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Apple needs a "Competitive Update" to iOS4
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I guess you've forgotten about all the security flaws that iOS has had since it's birth.
I agree with the OP. Android is catching up fast, and that's because Apple has been extremely complacent about iOS development every since the original iPhone shipped. 3.0 was the first decent move, 4.0 was highly disappointing, and there is a LOT for Apple to put into new versions.
I don't mind admitting at all that I really hope we don't have to wait another 11 months to get a notification service that isn't a disaster.
Phazer
I don't mind admitting at all that I really hope we don't have to wait another 11 months to get a notification service that isn't a disaster.
Phazer
How about this for ios5
-Better notification (weather, email, text messages..etc)
-Swype as a alternative keyboard
-voice to text
-upgrade the map feature to be competitive with android.
-Better notification (weather, email, text messages..etc)
-Swype as a alternative keyboard
-voice to text
-upgrade the map feature to be competitive with android.
Swype won't be coming to the iPhone. I already talked to Steve and he said no. Sorry.
Threads like this crack me up, because they happen EVERY year, and yet nothing changes. The level of ADHD some people have it comes to phone interface is astounding. Congratulations: you have been well trained and are a good little consumer, ready to declare a two and a half month old update "uncompetitive" and already looking for the next big thing.
People have also forgotten about iGames, which is supposed to be coming out at some point. That's the next big thing. But, it'll happen on Apple's schedule, not Google or Android's.
I have owned all the previous incarnations of the iPhone and am now on the 4, I purchased them because the most beautiful and proficient touchscreen phones available.
However android devices are catching up and bloody fast too, and the one simple thing that may make me tread the dark android path is the ability to have my own text tone. There are actually people jailbreaking for this very simple thing. As wonderful as the iPhone 4 is, it maybe my last model.
However android devices are catching up and bloody fast too, and the one simple thing that may make me tread the dark android path is the ability to have my own text tone. There are actually people jailbreaking for this very simple thing. As wonderful as the iPhone 4 is, it maybe my last model.
All because you can have your own text tone? Sounds like a lame reason to me. Just JB your iPhone and be happy. Either that or I'm sure this oft-requested feature will be added to iOS soon.
What is the point of great new features rolled out very often when only 15% of the people running Android are aware of a new update and the new features. And only 10% of the Android population can legally" acquire those updates.
The android os is equivilant to windows in most ways, needs virus protection, somewhat unstable in comparison to iphone os. Tons of handsets from differnt companies seem to be coming out with android (such as dell, hp, asus ect use windows). So you get what you get, slightly more customization, vs slightly more security. Yes ios is restrictive, but if you jailbreak all is good. Personally id rather have an app store where i can download an app, and not be worried about all my info being stolen (like the millions or so people who had thier data copied from that wallpaper app on android). BUT i have to say, i wouldnt mind a widget or 2, though i dont see that fitting with IOS at all.
I dont see widgets or themes ever officially coming to iOS. One of Apples goals is to make a uniform and very easy to use interface. All the icons are the same (when I first typed icon in this sentence, i actually wrote it as iCon. I do this more and more often now...), Apps all have a similar interface, etc. I feel like widgets would disrupt the uniform look of the iOS springboard.
be honest, how much of this did you make up?
Where did you get millions?
Where do you see they require virus protection?
How many security holes have been exploited on the iOS versus Android?
These threads come up every year, but *this* is the year that more people have a smartphone running Android than one running iOS. It doesn't matter that its two and a half months old or five minutes old--one has to keep up with the competition.
My point is that "Apple's Schedule" may not be fast enough anymore. By the time Apple releases a significant update in this new competitive environment -- not as many people will care.
Right. Who cares what CNET says, or Consumer Reports, or Engadget, or PC World, or Gizmodo, or The Today Show, or NBC Nightly news, or. . .
Your sig would be more relevant if you replaced Mac with iOS/iPhone and PC with Android.
One phone running one OS coming in a close second to 100+ Phones running one OS. And not to mention that in the US, that one phone is only available on one (and arguably the worst) carrier.
Jokingly:
Jokingly:
I see that you only care about what Fox News has to say. Explains a lot
If you want customization and Flash, then jailbreak the iPhone, if you don't want to jailbreak, then just get the bloody Android.
Apple doesn't need to cater to those who want customization and Flash to stay competitive, they've been competitive enough without those features. There's no need for Apple to copy features from Android while their current device is still highly profitable.
Apple doesn't need to cater to those who want customization and Flash to stay competitive, they've been competitive enough without those features. There's no need for Apple to copy features from Android while their current device is still highly profitable.
Not even being a little sarcastic when I say that this thread actually reminded me that the iPhone has voice controls. And being able to compose a text message all by voice would be awesome.
Exactly Android is screaming hot right now since it's the newer kid on the block. Every carrier has a comparable phone running Android, but they don't say which version it is. Is it 1.6, 2.0, 2.1, or 2.2. It's gone though many revisions in one year and has led to fragmentation and is only going to get worse if they keep up the pace. What's going to happen when 3.0 comes around and people find out they can't upgrade or have to wait 6 months for it. To jump ship then, they need to pony up for an EFT.
Back to the topic at hand, I think Apple's OS cycle could speed up a little bit. Have a .5 revision come out at Macworld in January for minor updates, but not a complete OS overhaul. Remember this, one of the greatest thing that we might take for granted is the stability of iOS. It just works and it does it well. The cycles that they have now give Apple plenty of time to test the software to polish it out.
Let's look at an analogy of the using the gaming world as an example. Blizzard releases a game when it's ready. It doesn't care how long it takes, but the released product is polished and works well on all sorts of hardware. Same thing goes for iOS. It get's polished a great deal and will work for at least a few generations of your device. While you may not get all the features if you are using an older device, the update is still available for you to download. Quality vs. Quantity my friends.
I definitely agree with the OP. iOS has matured to a point where updates are mainly bug fixes, with feature-releases coming in the Summer with new hardware. It's a good thing, in a sense, because we have a very stable platform that is rich in features.
But, there are definitely a few big holes in iOS that I would love to see Apple patch long before iOS 5 hits my dev portal.
1. Notifications. This is the iPhone's biggest weakness and IMO push notifications are nothing but a bandaid. Android and WebOS both have great notification paradigms and I am extremely jealous of how unobtrusive and useful they are. I would love to have all of my email, text, voicemail, etc alerts in one, easily accessible location.
2. Voice-to-text. Being able to speak emails, text messages, Universal search, etc would be huge. There should be API's available to devs to bring these feature into their apps so we can speak tweets, Facebook updates, Yelp searches etc. Also, I think that Voice Control is starving for an update.
3. Widgets. I wouldn't want iOS to go widget-crazy, but it would be great to have a weather app who's icon shows the current weather conditions, clock app with the right time, etc.
4. WiFi Syncing. Cables need to die.
That's my iOS wish-list.
But, there are definitely a few big holes in iOS that I would love to see Apple patch long before iOS 5 hits my dev portal.
1. Notifications. This is the iPhone's biggest weakness and IMO push notifications are nothing but a bandaid. Android and WebOS both have great notification paradigms and I am extremely jealous of how unobtrusive and useful they are. I would love to have all of my email, text, voicemail, etc alerts in one, easily accessible location.
2. Voice-to-text. Being able to speak emails, text messages, Universal search, etc would be huge. There should be API's available to devs to bring these feature into their apps so we can speak tweets, Facebook updates, Yelp searches etc. Also, I think that Voice Control is starving for an update.
3. Widgets. I wouldn't want iOS to go widget-crazy, but it would be great to have a weather app who's icon shows the current weather conditions, clock app with the right time, etc.
4. WiFi Syncing. Cables need to die.
That's my iOS wish-list.
Exactly. It may take BioWare another 2 years to release Mass Effect 2 but we all know it will be an amazing game. Maybe a .5 revision would be good, but I have no complaints really. Dynamic icons (similar to widgets but more unified) would definitely be great, but are not a necessity for me.
I definitely agree with the OP. iOS has matured to a point where updates are mainly bug fixes, with feature-releases coming in the Summer with new hardware. It's a good thing, in a sense, because we have a very stable platform that is rich in features.
But, there are definitely a few big holes in iOS that I would love to see Apple patch long before iOS 5 hits my dev portal.
1. Notifications. This is the iPhone's biggest weakness and IMO push notifications are nothing but a bandaid. Android and WebOS both have great notification paradigms and I am extremely jealous of how unobtrusive and useful they are. I would love to have all of my email, text, voicemail, etc alerts in one, easily accessible location.
I love the drop down notification bar that android has. I am not a fan of the Android status bar (top silver bar) as I feel it becomes too overpopulated, but the notifications are really great.
2. Voice-to-text. Being able to speak emails, text messages, Universal search, etc would be huge. There should be API's available to devs to bring these feature into their apps so we can speak tweets, Facebook updates, Yelp searches etc. Also, I think that Voice Control is starving for an update.
Dragon Dictation does a great job at this, but you must load the app in order to dictate and then you copy the text and enter your app again. This is a hassle. It would definitely be great if you could, say, slide down from the top to begin dictating. A ’touch to return to call’ type bar comes down that says ’touch to finish dictating.'
3. Widgets. I wouldn't want iOS to go widget-crazy, but it would be great to have a weather app who's icon shows the current weather conditions, clock app with the right time, etc.
Dynamic icons, as I said earlier, would be great.
4. WiFi Syncing. Cables need to die.
Agreed.
That's my iOS wish-list.
Personally I think the best way for Apple to continue making both superior hardware and superior software would be to slow down the releases to every two years. I'd rather see their updates be as carefully crafted and polished as possible rather than get into a feature race (which I know they won't anyway).
I agree completely. The last thing Apple needs to do is get into a feature race. I can't tell you how many great pieces of software have been completely ruined over the years by developers who feel that they must continue to add features and bloat to every release. Honestly I don't care if Apple leads the smartphone market or not - it's rarely the mass market leader that offers the best experience - let Google be the Microsoft Windows of mobile computing - I want Apple to be Apple.