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Material Design (Android L) vs iOS 7/8 (Flat)

AustinIllini said:
Android 2.3
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Android 3.0
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iOS 8 is an incremental improvement over iOS 7. Yes, they added features, but true OS updates should make iOS 8 iOS 7.1.
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So what's really bothering you is Apple using full numbers for OS updates rather than .1 increments when they release updates, regardless of the content of those updates. Only significant visual changes warrant whole number labels..gotcha. Good insight into what you value in your mobile OS and how serious I should judge your future posts. Thanks.
 
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TechGod said:
********. iOS 6 to 7 was also major if you think a fresh coat of paint is all that qualifies as a major upgrade.
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I'd agree since they made the update look different, but it was just ugly. And I don't think much was added to it as far as functions. Then again, I never used iOS7, just seen it's look.
 
Vegastouch said:
I'd agree since they made the update look different, but it was just ugly. And I don't think much was added to it as far as functions. Then again, I never used iOS7, just seen it's look.
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Fair enough. I think iOS 7 looked good but find L far more visually appealing. iOS 7 didn't add much but iOS 8 added a TONN of stuff for iOS users.
 
bushido said:
I heard that if you get the Google Home L apk you can enable the Material Design UI on a rooted device by changing "REL" to "L" has anyone tried it successfully yet? I tried it on my nexus but it remains the same
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Where did you read this? I'd love to research and see if its possible.
 
iOS 8 is a huge upgrade. 3rd party extensibility, interactive notifications, real iCloud solution.

Still disappointing it doesn't look like I can make Chrome my default browser or Waze my default Maps.
 
tbayrgs said:
So what's really bothering you is Apple using full numbers for OS updates rather than .1 increments when they release updates, regardless of the content of those updates. Only significant visual changes warrant whole number labels..gotcha. Good insight into what you value in your mobile OS and how serious I should judge your future posts. Thanks.
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Don't come to the Alternative forums if it upsets you when people don't agree with you.

I used a visual representation, which I understand can be somewhat flat, especially when you consider in the PC Windows world "Metro" is mostly a skin at this point, however employing visuals in a forum medium is often easier than rambling to make a point. My intent was to indicate that the very foundations of Android change with every new numbered version, with point updates referring to performance increases, app additions and changes and the like.

In the interest of fairness, and to not go too far in embarrassing you, as you appear to take your OSs quite seriously (particularly iOS), I will admit that I do not appreciate the 18 month phone OS support cycle Google has chosen for its Nexus line, and I didn't like that Android Honeycomb was only for tablets and ICS was very similar.

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TechGod said:
Fair enough. I think iOS 7 looked good but find L far more visually appealing. iOS 7 didn't add much but iOS 8 added a TONN of stuff for iOS users.
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Okay if i were renumbering iOS, i would do it accordingly

iOS 1.0 (iPhone OS)
iOS 2.0 (iPhone OS - Apps)
iOS 3.0 (iPad Support)
iOS 4.0 (multitasking)
iOS 5.0 (What is now iOS 7)

Everything else in between I characterize as performance or point upgrades.
 
Both design languages have their own pros and cons.

I will say that I am definitely in love with the UI improvement. It makes me want to stay on Android longer. I may end up passing on getting an iPhone in 2014 now. It'll depend on how well I can rely on Verizon to push L to the Moto X (since it's pretty much certain the Moto X will get it)

Whether I like iOS 8 or Android L's design more, I can't really say. There are certain elements of iOS that I just can't get over (For example all the lines in Notification Center are bothering. One of my REQUIRED jailbreak tweaks at this point on the iPhone is removing the CC lines), and I like Android L's ACTUAL layering system compared to iOS's faux "layering". I do like iOS's animations better over Android L's though.

I think both are good and very handsome overall though. I'm excited to get my hands on L when it comes to the Moto X.
 
http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-8-beta-vs-android-l-side-by-side-visual-comparison-screenshots/

http://www.redmondpie.com/android-l-preview-vs-android-kitkat-visual-comparison-screenshots/

Found cool site comparing iOS 8 vs Android L (as well as Android L vs Android 4.4). I like both better in certain scenarios. iOS Control Center looks a lot better than Quick Toggles, and it doesn't have the flashlight that I use all the time lol.

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jhtrico1850 said:
http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-8-beta-vs-android-l-side-by-side-visual-comparison-screenshots/

http://www.redmondpie.com/android-l-preview-vs-android-kitkat-visual-comparison-screenshots/

Found cool site comparing iOS 8 vs Android L (as well as Android L vs Android 4.4). I like both better in certain scenarios. iOS Control Center looks a lot better than Quick Toggles, and it doesn't have the flashlight that I use all the time lol.

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I prefer Apple's calendar and quick links in its NC, but prefer Googles integration of active notifications within NC and its multitasking tray. If only Apple would get rid of the girly looking frosted shade in the NC. It is gawd-awful, just like those ios7 icons.

I've been waiting for Google to redesign the ugly looking month calendar view for years with a return of text for your Appt title within each day, instead of a stupid little square. I can't remember when they started getting rid of text in month view? Maybe 4.1.x?
 
Lloydbm41 said:
I prefer Apple's calendar and quick links in its NC, but prefer Googles integration of active notifications within NC and its multitasking tray. If only Apple would get rid of the girly looking frosted shade in the NC. It is gawd-awful, just like those ios7 icons.

I've been waiting for Google to redesign the ugly looking month calendar view for years with a return of text for your Appt title within each day, instead of a stupid little square. I can't remember when they started getting rid of text in month view? Maybe 4.1.x?
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On tablets I believe it still shows text. Its only on phones that it doesn't. I actually don't think it ever showed text on phones in month view.
 
blackhand1001 said:
On tablets I believe it still shows text. Its only on phones that it doesn't. I actually don't think it ever showed text on phones in month view.
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Yeah, I was referring to phones. I thought my old S2 had text in Calendar view back on Gingerbread, but that was a few years ago, so maybe I'm wrong.

I do know there are tweaks via root that allows you to view the title of the Appt in month view on phones. I wish Google would make it standard like that instead of needing to click the day to see your appts.
 
At least you can have a calendar or google now widget that previews upcoming events on your home screen.
 
Something I'm scratching my head over. Why does android L not have quick reply like iOS 8?
 
Lloydbm41 said:
It does and has had it for a while. Its one of those features Apple copied, not the other way around.
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Does stock Android have it natively or are you talking about 3d party apps? Sorry, ingnorant TouchWiz user with little stock experience here
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Oohara said:
Does stock Android have it natively or are you talking about 3d party apps? Sorry, ingnorant TouchWiz user with little stock experience here Image
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If Hangouts is being used you have to drop the notification bar and touch on the notification.
 
Lloydbm41 said:
It does and has had it for a while. Its one of those features Apple copied, not the other way around.
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It doesn't though. Hitting quick reply takes you into an app, where as in iOS 8 you can reply right from the notification. So, no, not a copy here.
 
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