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iCloud.com Beta Gets iOS 7-Inspired Makeover
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I think they had enough on their hands overhauling iOS that they weren't going to do too much with OS X besides remedy some of the more egregious stuff like the leather in Calendar. Considering they're on 10.9 and the next version is going to most likely kick into 11 if the numbering trend continues, they're likely saving the overhaul for that. What's nice about this is that it gives them some time to see what works in iOS 7 and what doesn't and then next year, present a refined iOS 8 and a Mac OS 11 that builds off of the refinements.
I don't think we'll see as dramatic of a change as some expect though, as much of what is unique about iOS 7 stems from the fact that it's a device you hold in your hands. The Parallax effect is going to lack a certain punch on an iMac, for instance. We'll see style overlap, no doubt, but I don't think they were joking when they said that they recognize that Macs and iOS are different.
In any event, I have to say I like the new iCloud quite a bit. I still am not a huge fan of some of the design changes of iOS 7 on the iPad and Mavericks (Address Book and Calendar look too sparse to me), but for whatever reason, on the website, I like them a lot.
I don't think we'll see as dramatic of a change as some expect though, as much of what is unique about iOS 7 stems from the fact that it's a device you hold in your hands. The Parallax effect is going to lack a certain punch on an iMac, for instance. We'll see style overlap, no doubt, but I don't think they were joking when they said that they recognize that Macs and iOS are different.
In any event, I have to say I like the new iCloud quite a bit. I still am not a huge fan of some of the design changes of iOS 7 on the iPad and Mavericks (Address Book and Calendar look too sparse to me), but for whatever reason, on the website, I like them a lot.
I have been wondering about iTunes U myself. I think it is the one place where the skuemorphism (sp) works. A notebook for your class. It's nice.
As for the iOS 7 icons (and the theme in general) it has really grown on me and I really like it. The one icon I would change is the one for reminders. Those colored dots on the side don't look like they are aligned correctly.
Which is why Apple still tops the charts in sales, satisfaction, and revenue. Not only that but they are the majority of tablets sold.
Look outside of the tech community (who seem to fawn over Google's every move) - people *want* Apple. You can't say that about Android, who they just get because it's cheap, without knowing anything about it.
Yeah, I think they'll be fine.
The only people who love the flat design as bloggers and designers who love the Swiss design school.
Sorry, but regular people and UI usability experts think that iOS 7 is a disaster from an appearance and usability perspective.
Problems with iOS 7:
1. Helvetica Light - too thin.
2. Light grey text on a white background.
3. Too much removal of texture and other references to real world objects removed destroys context.
4. Flat design blurs delineation between background causing usability issues for new users and regular non-geeks.
Sorry, but regular people and UI usability experts think that iOS 7 is a disaster from an appearance and usability perspective.
Problems with iOS 7:
1. Helvetica Light - too thin.
2. Light grey text on a white background.
3. Too much removal of texture and other references to real world objects removed destroys context.
4. Flat design blurs delineation between background causing usability issues for new users and regular non-geeks.
It's much easier to type a long email on a computer, and I can do it from any computer I want. You may have your iDevice with you all the time but it's not good when you can't get a signal or it's dead. You don't need it? Fine, then don't use it.
I'd welcome it. The two systems should mirror each other for the ease of the user experience. Whether a person likes the new look or not is another matter
Exactly, even though I'm not really a fan of the design, this NEEDS to come to OS X. This is where technology is heading.
Is there maybe a preference to change archive to delete? That would probably change the filing cabinet into a trash can. Just speculating. I don't have access to the beta.
I wish they would change the animation of opening apps in iCloud. It should match iOS' animation and zoom into the icon.
In the USA sales are fine. Samsung is slowly gaining though. In satisfaction, I believe Samsung edged Apple out this year in the ACSI scores.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberth...ples-iphones-in-customer-satisfaction-survey/
And I've had people (my wife) ask about and look at the Galaxy when looking for their iPhone this year. That didnt happen before and they are non techies.
Yes, Apple may well be fine. But they better step up their game. I say this as an iMac, iPad, and iPhone user as well as an Apple stockholder. So yes, I've got skin in the game.
No, we are not in the same position. Apple is in the same position. I have alternatives, iOS 6 and Android. The beauty and the beast. If all my choices are old and beautiful or new and ugly, I could stop updating or switch to Android. Which is at least ugly and inexpensive. There is no reason for me to opt for ugly and expensive iOS 7. Apple can notify me in 10 years, when they have refined it to something watchable. Assuming of course they still exist.
Looks good.
Interesting that Find my iPhone is still "Find my iPhone" and not "Find my Device". Also that it still uses Google Maps.
Interesting that Find my iPhone is still "Find my iPhone" and not "Find my Device". Also that it still uses Google Maps.
I have been wondering about iTunes U myself. I think it is the one place where the skuemorphism (sp) works. A notebook for your class. It's nice.
As for the iOS 7 icons (and the theme in general) it has really grown on me and I really like it. The one icon I would change is the one for reminders. Those colored dots on the side don't look like they are aligned correctly.
I think they have to change it for consistency sake. At least get rid of the awful wood grain everywhere.
I have to use icloud.com at work on a daily basis and this is wonderful. I know some people don't like the "flatness" of it, but the other benefit is speed. While the old stuff looked nice, they didn't function very well, this already functions better then the old site.
Wow, I had a lot of trepidation about bringing ios7 style to osx but if that's how it would look, I might not have a problem... Very relaxing compared to what we have now... I'm really tired of the dull-dark-gray osx interface we have now...
I know taste is purely subjective and there are plenty of people who think that the new look for iOS 7 is hideous. I just know that for myself, I have always thought that each new OS (i and Mac) was so subtly different from the previous that I didn't notice how ugly the old one was until looking at it months after using the newest one.
I wonder with this drastic change from iOS 6 to 7 if I will feel like the old is hideous if I go to use it several months from the release of iOS 7. I have a feeling I will just feel like it is different. Not better, not worse... just different. And to be honest, that is not what I have come to expect from Apple. I want to be convinced that this experience is totally better than the previous experience, not just different. I guess only time will tell. Just my 2¢ and MHO.
I wonder with this drastic change from iOS 6 to 7 if I will feel like the old is hideous if I go to use it several months from the release of iOS 7. I have a feeling I will just feel like it is different. Not better, not worse... just different. And to be honest, that is not what I have come to expect from Apple. I want to be convinced that this experience is totally better than the previous experience, not just different. I guess only time will tell. Just my 2¢ and MHO.