Please elaborate. Exactly which improvements to iOS that I've suggested would alienate the current iPhone customers?
Here, I'll provide a rough write up of what I've been hoping for in future iOS and iPhone updates. Again, just a brief rundown to save time, but here goes:
Software
1) A more consistent back navigation system. Sometimes back is a button in the upper right corner, sometimes upper left, sometimes center of screen, sometimes it's lower left. Sometimes you can swipe backwards, sometimes you cannot.
2) More organized and consistent Settings menu. Sometimes I have to access an app's settings in the main iOS Settings menu. Sometimes it's within the app itself. Frustrating when I'm not sure and go to the wrong place.
3) Less obnoxious security measures. Large (not even that large, really) app files can only be downloaded via WiFi. Same for OS updates. What if I have unlimited data? And if I don't, what if my data allotment has refreshed at the top of the month? What if I'm nowhere near a WiFi signal but need/want an app now? Other annoying security measures: Sometimes fingerprint scan is all that's needed to pay for an app purchase. Sometimes it needs my password. Ditto the lock screen. Most of the time, fingerprint scanner gets me in. Other times, it'll ask me for my pin as an extra security measure.
4) A bit more customization. For example, why can't I swap out and re-order what toggles I want in Control Center? What if I never use Airplay? What a waste of space then. Ditto 3D Touch. Why can't there be a setting that shows me a list of what 3D Touch commands I can set for a particular app? What if I don't ever take selfies with my camera; can't the 3D Touch shortcut for the camera app be changed to something I would prefer to launch directly into instead?
5) Improve the keyboard. When will gesture-typing (a lovely one handed feature) ever make its way to iOS? They allow third party keyboards, but once again, it's an inconsistent experience. Sometimes the iOS keyboard forces itself back in for security purposes. Why aren't my third party keyboard choices actually set as default? This ties into the unnecessary security measures (when was the last time Swype or Swiftkey accused of keyboard logging?).
6) Allow us to set default apps overall. They allow it in the keyboard (sort of), why not more?
What of these software features are going to "alienate" current iPhone users? If they don't want to set other third party defaults, what's preventing them from using their iPhones just "stock" straight out of the box? How exactly does adding these software features suddenly mean the old ways are gone? Please elaborate.
I'll keep hardware short:
1) Would love to see a better design in the iPhone 7. I think the 6/6S generation's antennae lines are unsightly and break up the otherwise nice flow of the one piece aluminum. Currently, the lines make an odd design statement and frames the devices strangely. Would love a better screen to body ratio, too.
2) Quick charge & Wireless charging. Lovely conveniences. Again, please elaborate on how adding wireless charging will alienate current iPhone users. Why can't they continue using the Lightning connector as they please if they don't buy into wireless charging?
3) Waterproofing would be nice. Oh no, so many iPhone users will be so alienated by this.
Same question as before: How are these hardware suggestions going to "alienate" current fans?
Besides, don't we always praise Apple for being so focused and measured in how they implement new ideas and features? Don't we always praise how patient they are until they've got it "right" before releasing stuff? How much more focusing do they need to do to add some of these simple features? And why don't you trust Apple to get it done in a way that won't alienate their base?
Even for complicated additions, doesn't Apple hold classes at the hundreds of Apple stores around the world? All the time I'm there, I see lines and huge groups of people in sessions with an Apple tech person learning how to use their phones, tablets, and macs. Why isn't this something they can do for any complicated new feature? You think EVERY iPhone user has understood EVERY new feature Apple's implemented in the past? Then why do these classes exist?
I'm going to call you out on this and other false assumption that the more we want new iOS features, the more it'll just "become Android" or "alienate the user base" or "that's clearly not what the user base wants." Etc. It's all essentially the same argument.
How is adding features going to mean the same iPhone users can't continue using the iPhone the same way out of the box that they're used to? The same arguments have been made time and time again; No one wants big iPhones. Who wants a device you can't hold and operate in one hand? Pssh.
So, please elaborate.
Looking forward to your response.
