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iOS 4.2: What Do YOU Prefer the Hardware Switch to be, Rotation Lock or Mute?
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It doesn't make sense, having a physical screenlock button because with the multitasking bar, just like in the iPhone, you have a button for screenlock there. It'll be confusing if you could lock both physically and from the multitask bar because the physical button may indicate the screen is locked, while it is actually unlocked from the multitask bar. That is probably why its function was switched to line up with the other iOS devices.
1. Not everyone owns an iPhone. I find there is no confusion or issue having a physical button and the on screen way seems like a PITA (to me) given the way I use my device.
2. The Touch has never had a mute switch like the iPhone. Still doesn't.
3. Only iPhone users are used to the physical button doing something else.
4. Give me a choice as to what the freakin' switch does. We've owned the devices since launch. I've never had a need for mute, my daughter has stated she doesn't want to upgrade to 4 if she is going to lose the rotation lock so easy.
5. Choice is good.
I actually prefer it be set to mute, to have uniformity across the platforms.
I do wish that, since they changed the switch to the mute button, they would do away with the 1-second-hold-to-mute feature on the volume button. There are times that I want to turn it all the way down to just a couple of bars, but I don't want to click the volume button (which can be pretty loud in quiet situations) 15 times to do it.
I do wish that, since they changed the switch to the mute button, they would do away with the 1-second-hold-to-mute feature on the volume button. There are times that I want to turn it all the way down to just a couple of bars, but I don't want to click the volume button (which can be pretty loud in quiet situations) 15 times to do it.
Well, technically, it's only muting notifications.
I prefer it this way, especially if I'm watching a movie or listening to music - I don't want to have the volume drop, and hear a 'new mail' sound in the middle of listening to something.
That said, I'd really prefer that it was user selectable. Might be some time in the future, just like double tapping the home button became a user selectable option way back when.
Also, the more I use my ipad, the less I find I need the rotation lock period, but that might just be me.
I prefer it this way, especially if I'm watching a movie or listening to music - I don't want to have the volume drop, and hear a 'new mail' sound in the middle of listening to something.
That said, I'd really prefer that it was user selectable. Might be some time in the future, just like double tapping the home button became a user selectable option way back when.
Also, the more I use my ipad, the less I find I need the rotation lock period, but that might just be me.
There is a pretty easy way to solve this problem, simply replace the orientation lock button in the multitasking bar with a mute button.
Even better would be to allow the functions of the switch and the on-screen button to be swapped by the user. In the software I develop myself I normally dislike adding an excessive number of options. They can often end up as a way for programmers to abdicate their UI design responsibility. Minimising the number of options forces you to think about what the right way of using your software should be. However I would make an exception for the function of the hardware-switch because of two points. Firstly it's been one way for half a year already so taking away that function now is a big imposition. Secondly I'm not convinced that the best use of the switch is the same on the iPhone as it is on the iPad; muting calls/alerts seems much more important on an iPhone while the iPad seems more sensitive to changes in orientation.
This.
Beta 3 is already out, there is very little time remaining to express our opinions to Apple so that they can consider any changes.
If you can, everyone please voice your opinion to
about iOS 4.2:http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html
Totally agree. I came here to relate that exact point. WHen I heard of the impending switch (no pun intended), I immediately wondered "Why not make it a user selectable option in the settings?".
It makes no sense not to. Then again, a LOT Apple doesn't do makes no sense, like Profiles on the iPhone. LONG overdue.
Mike
Rotation Lock is just so much more handy.
Speaking of volume though,
What pisses me off is how like...
Say if you were watching a YouTube video and you have your iPad at full volume. You start the video, and then lower the volume...but then, after your done, the iPad's volume is what it was during the video...then you have to turn it back up to how you had it prior to watching the video.
I don't know if that makes sense to anyone...but it has bothered me since day 1.
Speaking of volume though,
What pisses me off is how like...
Say if you were watching a YouTube video and you have your iPad at full volume. You start the video, and then lower the volume...but then, after your done, the iPad's volume is what it was during the video...then you have to turn it back up to how you had it prior to watching the video.
I don't know if that makes sense to anyone...but it has bothered me since day 1.
Rotation Lock, without a doubt!
I have just now sent feedback to Apple on this !
Let's hope they listen.
I have just now sent feedback to Apple on this !
Let's hope they listen.
whocaresit said:This.
If you can, everyone please voice your opinion to
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html
Thanks fir the link. I just sent my feedback. What a PITA it will be. I use the rot ion lock MANY. Times per day. Like right now, I am laying in bed with the iPad on my chest. The iPad has to be locked down or it will constantly want to shift on me.
Keep the rot ion lock like it is!!!!
I do, actually. I have to adjust the mouse driver settings to allow more time between clicks. If I couldn't do that, I don't think I could use a mouse.
again, the switch isn't a volume mute, it's a notification mute. if you want to mute the volume, you still do it the same way - holding down the volume key for a few seconds. but this allows you just to turn off notifications - so for instance, if you're watching a movie or a youtube, or listening to music - you don't have to listen to your ipad bing at you when you get new email.
it's actually a very handy feature, though I can appreciate why people like the rotation lock.
I'd still like the option to select it, but at the end of the day, we've gained the ability to mute notifications, which we couldn't do before - and it's a nice feature.
I'd prefer it stay as the Rotation Lock. It seems to be convienant when reading in bed. I rarely have to mute the device and the two second cradle switch move works fine.
The best solution would be that it is an option you set. User can decided how it is programmed. Like you could with the Home button
The best solution would be that it is an option you set. User can decided how it is programmed. Like you could with the Home button
It might be easy, but it requires more actions than the simple move of the switch, and considering that I engage the rotation lock more often than mute, this change for iOS 4.2 would make my usage experience just a little bit less pleasurable. Which is why I maintain that the user should be able to select what function the switch performs.
