You should care about all of these things because all of these things inevitably affect the user. Do you like it when there are bugs in your software?
If you prefer a device with a zillion “options” go buy android.
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If you prefer a device with a zillion “options” go buy android.
As funny as your post is, I think he meant that the volume buttons would do that when the phone was off/not playing media.
Really? That's the first place your mind goes? Creepy.
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So then I can't control the volume of alerts without going into Settings?
I'm not convinced of this at all. It's reminiscent of Samsung and their hold the phones back to back to transfer a photo.
The vast majority won't even know this exists. Double tap the back, or single tap a button on the screen. I know which one is more user friendly.
The vast majority won't even know this exists. Double tap the back, or single tap a button on the screen. I know which one is more user friendly.
Personally, I'd like to see Apple put an action button between the volume up/down buttons - I think some iPods used to have this. Make it work like the middle button on wired headphones - play/pause, track forward/back, double/triple taps for forward/back, hold for Siri - this last could free up the "hold for Siri" function on other buttons for some new functionality - maybe put "open camera" there.
The specific mention of Google Assistant, seems to me like that will be their go to, if these tests are a success. Yet another way to activate it. They’re trying to get people using it all the time for everything. They already have, “Hey Google”, “Okay Google” voice commands, a swipe gesture, and the phone squeeze.
also, I feel like it’s worth mentioning because people talk about the camera feature on this so much... why does the lock screen still have two dedicated options for the camera launch? Both the camera button and a left-swipe open the camera. Maybe send us some of those custom lock screen options? Or widgets on one side and notifications on the other?
also, I feel like it’s worth mentioning because people talk about the camera feature on this so much... why does the lock screen still have two dedicated options for the camera launch? Both the camera button and a left-swipe open the camera. Maybe send us some of those custom lock screen options? Or widgets on one side and notifications on the other?
If it's not playing media, the volume buttons control the ringer
The phone screen turns on as soon as you pick up the phone
So in what situations would the volume buttons be available for this? When it is locked but screen is on, and not playing media, and not on call? In that one situation the buttons do something different. Sounds easy to remember.
Because you and the person asking which is your phone are naked?
So a bunch of you sitting around naked, with all your phones in a pile.
Apple should plan for that scenario.
Just another gimmick to add to their phones. Didn’t learn with that squeezing tech they had at one point?
Looks like you've never used a feature like this before.
When I used to be jailbroken years ago, you could still control the volume by pressing the volume up or down button. But if you hold the volume down button or hold the volume up button you could do things like skip or repeat a track.
Ah. So instead we are just giving up the ability to mute by pressing and holding the volume button.
Sure, that makes sense.
Oops - hang on. The 1990’s is calling. They want me to add this: ”Not.”
The ‘squeeze gesture’ never fully was adopted because it was awkward to use. Sure, it’s unique to the user experience, but how useful is it when consumers can’t even remember how to use it, let alone understand its full capability? (Rhetorical).
like iOS’ horrible shake to delete text? I’m sure you’ve seen just how silly that is not to mention a slippery surface smartphone being shaken vigorously and out of the hand to be crushed on the floor.
Is there a setting for this? Because when I activate ‘Change with buttons’ the volume only goes down to the lowest level but not into silent mode.
Um no settings. Definitely turns off the volume. In fact when they took away the mute switch on iPads that was the official method to replace it.
My complaint with a lot of these unusual methods of turning on a phone and starting various apps is that when my phone is in my pocket while I am working in the yard, things have been changed that usually require access from the system settings. I have made a phone call or two, changed my wallpaper, changed the volume, started the camera, etc. Ridiculous behavior from a phone that should have been OFF except to receive phone calls and texts from family members.