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Which way did iOS 7 push you?
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That won't be until the fall. But it will be interesting to see if some of these apps redesign their app as a flat theme. Or just slap a flat icon to mesh with the os.
iOS7 was an upgrade in the right direction but still to many features left out or missing for me to use as a smartphone. However, I plan on purchasing the latest iPad once it released. Maybe even jailbreak it to edit the new icons..
I could go back to iPhone, I would miss split screen multitasking a lot when you need it, it sure is nice to have! The reason why I don't like iPhone with iOS 7 is the hardware though. The Note 2 is way too nice of a screen size to downgrade now, so I'll wait to see what Apple does on the hardware front.
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yeah.... those icons
they look like a young artist drew them, I guess that's the look they want but I think they should have a couple of icon sets for the user to choose but we know Apple don't roll like that.
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yeah.... those icons
they look like a young artist drew them, I guess that's the look they want but I think they should have a couple of icon sets for the user to choose but we know Apple don't roll like that.
It's pushed me firmly back in the Apple camp. I do like the look of iOS 7, however to be honest I'm fed up of android.
I keep seeing these comments about Apple making iOS 7 just a big rainbow theme. There was a lot more to it, but if I am not mistaken android went more with the brighter colors and over all them when ICS came out. Just look at the stock wallpapers for ICS and above. I think people are just looking for something to complain about. I for one like the color scheme of iOS 7, and I also love google going that direction.
iOS 7 has put my GS4 purchase into a holding pattern, and for the time being I'm sticking to my iPhone 5.
Considering how aggressive Apple was with the Mac Pro and iOS 7, I'm very curious about the next iPhone iteration and suspect Apple might do more than the traditional "S" model.
The GS4 is still on my radar though.
Considering how aggressive Apple was with the Mac Pro and iOS 7, I'm very curious about the next iPhone iteration and suspect Apple might do more than the traditional "S" model.
The GS4 is still on my radar though.
If we're talking about tablets, I'd say iOS 7 has a good chance of keeping me on the tablet front. It'll depend on the iPad Mini 2 looks and is priced at.
I seriously wish for them to improve the keyboard, though.
It'll depend on what the next Nexus 7 brings, too. I'm not convinced, however, that the awesome smartphone Android experience translates over just as well to a tablet Android experience.
I seriously wish for them to improve the keyboard, though.
It'll depend on what the next Nexus 7 brings, too. I'm not convinced, however, that the awesome smartphone Android experience translates over just as well to a tablet Android experience.
With iOS 7 now installed on my 64GB iPhone 5, I'm likely going to put it on eBay and fetch top dollar for it.
With that being said - I REALLY like the look of iOS 7. I'm a minority 'round these parts, I know.
BUT, functionality-wise, it didn't do much to keep me.
HOWEVER, one thing that keeps me with one toe in the Apple pond - quality of apps. A majority of apps are better on iPhone than they are on my S4. It's just a fact. Facebook and Vine are two big examples. Android always seems like an afterthought when it comes to new apps and/or upgraded apps. It's quite frustrating.
Sorry, venting and getting off-topic here.
Lucky for the S4, it does have the bigger screen and camera features that I enjoy using, which the iPhone and iOS 7 lack. As well as the customization of Android Jelly Bean. And those things barrrrrrrely get the edge over no iMessage, no iCloud, no Airplay to my Apple TVs, no real universal backup solution and crappy developer support.
(can you tell I want much more out of both camps?!)
With that being said - I REALLY like the look of iOS 7. I'm a minority 'round these parts, I know.
BUT, functionality-wise, it didn't do much to keep me.
HOWEVER, one thing that keeps me with one toe in the Apple pond - quality of apps. A majority of apps are better on iPhone than they are on my S4. It's just a fact. Facebook and Vine are two big examples. Android always seems like an afterthought when it comes to new apps and/or upgraded apps. It's quite frustrating.
Sorry, venting and getting off-topic here.
Lucky for the S4, it does have the bigger screen and camera features that I enjoy using, which the iPhone and iOS 7 lack. As well as the customization of Android Jelly Bean. And those things barrrrrrrely get the edge over no iMessage, no iCloud, no Airplay to my Apple TVs, no real universal backup solution and crappy developer support.
(can you tell I want much more out of both camps?!)
Control Center was the one thing that was seriously lacking on iOS IMO. Others will gripe about the lack of 3rd party apps set to default but personally that doesn't bother me.
Looking at iOS 7 it just feels like the gap between it and Jelly Bean has shrunk. By doing so, you need to look at what truly separates iOS and Android right now.
I think the pro's of both camps are obvious. iOS means instant software updates, excellent apps, a 'genius' that most of us can access, iMessage, and iTunes. (Some hate iTunes but it's a very good software to manage your music.) Android means choice of screen size and more customization. I also feel iOS gets the nod when it comes to overall app quality.
One must determine what factors they value most. Before iOS 7 I would have said that Jelly Bean was the superior OS but now I don't feel that's necessarily the case. At the same time I can't shake the fact that Apple, for now, is limiting our screen size to 4". I am one of many that would love the option of a 5" iPhone. If you really want a 4.7" or larger smartphone right now, iOS of course isn't an option.
The good news is that Android and iOS are moving in the right direction. Each user must determine what they value the most when comparing the differences.
Looking at iOS 7 it just feels like the gap between it and Jelly Bean has shrunk. By doing so, you need to look at what truly separates iOS and Android right now.
I think the pro's of both camps are obvious. iOS means instant software updates, excellent apps, a 'genius' that most of us can access, iMessage, and iTunes. (Some hate iTunes but it's a very good software to manage your music.) Android means choice of screen size and more customization. I also feel iOS gets the nod when it comes to overall app quality.
One must determine what factors they value most. Before iOS 7 I would have said that Jelly Bean was the superior OS but now I don't feel that's necessarily the case. At the same time I can't shake the fact that Apple, for now, is limiting our screen size to 4". I am one of many that would love the option of a 5" iPhone. If you really want a 4.7" or larger smartphone right now, iOS of course isn't an option.
The good news is that Android and iOS are moving in the right direction. Each user must determine what they value the most when comparing the differences.
I'm curious about the new features but iOS 7 is now the most feminine looking OS on the market
Jony Ive must be a fan of the Care Bears and My Little Pony cartoons
Jony Ive must be a fan of the Care Bears and My Little Pony cartoons
Looks like a very naked emperor from where I'm sitting.
It looks different, it has a couple of nice touches to it, but it doesn't change the value proposition of the iPhone or iPad one iota. I don't see any significant changes to iOS that don't fall under the 'no reason why this couldn't have happened 2-3 years ago' category
It looks different, it has a couple of nice touches to it, but it doesn't change the value proposition of the iPhone or iPad one iota. I don't see any significant changes to iOS that don't fall under the 'no reason why this couldn't have happened 2-3 years ago' category
Agreed, although I am looking forward to seeing what Google has planned for 4.3 and especially 5.0. It'll be interesting too, to see Microsoft's 8.1.
If it's one thing I've learned by reading the threads on IOS 7, it's that a LOT of Apple users are arrogant hypocrites. They chide Android about "fragmentation" and "having to customize their Android just to make it work" and then what do I read? That a whole heapin' helpin' of Apple users JAILBREAK their phones. Uhh....what do you think you're doing at that point? Fragmenting the OS a little? Customizing it to fit you instead of drinking the kool-aid and warping yourself to fit your phone?
I don't really care if Apple fanbois do that, just **** the next time you gripe about how great a job Apple did in telling you what you want.
/rant
So to address the original question, I'll be sticking to Android for its customization capabilities. I will absolutely admit that I'm 100% envious of the per-app VPN capabilities of IOS 7 though. That's really pretty neat. If Apple gave a way to customize the OS a little so I wouldn't fell like I'm calling the Care Bears when I picked up the phone, I could actually see myself switching. But it's this very ecosystem arrogance that keeps me away.
I don't really care if Apple fanbois do that, just **** the next time you gripe about how great a job Apple did in telling you what you want.
/rant
So to address the original question, I'll be sticking to Android for its customization capabilities. I will absolutely admit that I'm 100% envious of the per-app VPN capabilities of IOS 7 though. That's really pretty neat. If Apple gave a way to customize the OS a little so I wouldn't fell like I'm calling the Care Bears when I picked up the phone, I could actually see myself switching. But it's this very ecosystem arrogance that keeps me away.
I'm really disappointed in Apple in the design of IOS 7. I was looking forward to something a little nicer. I think the icons are to colorful and should I say girly? In my opinion it is a good update but there is no better time to switch to Android. Google is in full force of improving almost all aspects. The biggest thing about Android for me is that even without Rooting you can almost have a brand new phone every week. (Launchers, Icons, Widgets, Ect.) Happy hunting!
Been on the fence for a while on switching, but iOS7 addressed quite a bit of issues I had with iOS. I still think it's behind in some areas, I'd like to use it for a while when released in fall, as I'm sure some things will be changed. Heard from a lot of developers that the new SDK is going to allow for a lot of cool things that wasn't possible before.
^^^^This. Make your phone fit you, not the other way around. Being hog-tied into a theme designed by Perez Hilton is simply not an option.
Will play with iOS 7 on my iPad. Thrilled more today than yesterday with my 6 week old GS4. It's a new phone every day if I wish it to be.
While I agree with you to some extent, Apple keeps recording record sales. To be fair to Apple, it's hard to assume that their consumer base wants a bigger screen when sales of the iPhone 5 are at an all time high, and satisfaction is also at an all time high. I love the new iOS, but I'm waiting to see what the Note 3 looks like before I make my choice. It looks like I might go for the next iPhone if Apple plays there cards right.
P.S. I'm still convinced that an "iPhone Note" would be the greatest thing ever though!
In my opinion it is a high given chance that the next iPhone will probably skip the iPhone 5s and go straight to the 6 or whatever they call it. Mainly because look what they did with iOS 6, everybody was complainning and moaning because it was boring yada yada. Long behold they reconigzed this and changed/added a bunch of features that they knew they were missing, for a long time, people started switching to Android (at-least the pro consumers). Imo the same thing will happen with the next iPhone. They know the current specs of the iPhone 5, especially the screen size is no up to par with the standard of phones now. Also with the speculation of the cheaper iPhone, it would make sense for the 'expensive' iPhone to sport a larger screen (4.5'' or something screen) and for the 'cheaper' iphone to feature a 4'' or something. Purely my opinnion but thats the way I believe it will pan out.
While that is true, KLP is hopefully just around the corner. Will closing the gap with jellybean be good enough?
I almost feel Android threw everything at ICS and JB to try to surpass Apple (I feel its subjective to say whether it did or not). I also feel Apple just did the same with iOS 7.
That said I'm not expecting too much from KLP. With the current hardware what else can they do? There are a certain number of things in iOS 7 that I think were changed for the sake of change. I hope that's not the case in KLP. Native multi app support would be nice.
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