I agree. For me no letters in artist view when accessing music stored on the iphone, but if I turn show all music on through iTunes Match then the letters appear.
It seems like it does depend on the number of different artists.
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I agree. For me no letters in artist view when accessing music stored on the iphone, but if I turn show all music on through iTunes Match then the letters appear.
It seems like it does depend on the number of different artists.
The look of the current iOS, to me, is beyond stale. It needed to be freshened up and I feel iOS 7 does that. I am a fan of white space and a very clean and balance and symmetrical look. iOS is right up my design ally.
In my honest opinion, the reception to iOS7 is going to be a lot like Apple's Maps in iOS6.
The process has gone in a similar way; a big reveal with very mixed initial reaction. Lots of developer grumbling about all kinds of things about the new design and APIs. Apple hasn't really responded to the complaints and although there have been improvements so far it's not really enough.
While it's been in beta (and under NDA), these issues haven't really surfaced. Based on what I can see, I think there's going to be a lot of negative reaction once it hits proper.
There's also little in the way of standout features besides the new design. Apple haven't really used the opportunity of remaking all of their Apps to add innovative new functionality.
The process has gone in a similar way; a big reveal with very mixed initial reaction. Lots of developer grumbling about all kinds of things about the new design and APIs. Apple hasn't really responded to the complaints and although there have been improvements so far it's not really enough.
While it's been in beta (and under NDA), these issues haven't really surfaced. Based on what I can see, I think there's going to be a lot of negative reaction once it hits proper.
There's also little in the way of standout features besides the new design. Apple haven't really used the opportunity of remaking all of their Apps to add innovative new functionality.
maybe one should take into consideration that any OS is just perfect the moment a new one is introduced? i miss tiger, sigh. #
(posted via a slightly buggy iOS 7 beta 5 on ipad 3)
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After using an iPhone 5, and seeing a very high amount of larger sized Android phones. I tell ya, I am really starting to want a larger device. Maybe a little smaller then the Samsung galaxy s4 but wider then the iPhone 5.
I have been seeing a trend of friends dumping iOS in favor of Android for this reason and the ability to customize. I really don't need the ability to change the theme, but why on earth doesn't iOS have an intents system yet ?! Maybe I want to post the picture I am viewing in something other then messages, facebook, twitter or email ? I want to use a "read later" service that ties in with Chrome since that is what I use on the desktop.
I really enjoy the security of the walled garden, but its a little bit too restrictive on interactive with other apps. Apple needs to loosen the death grip a bit.
iOS doesn't need to be #1, but it needs to be competitive and innovative.
^^^THAT!
You have quite a lot of music, have you tried out Pandora? Try iTunes Radio when it is released. Personally, I don't sync all my music w/my iPhone, I like to find new music while on the road, so I use these more when not at home. Another option, go down to 64kbps, you probably won't notice a difference in sound quality unless you are an audiophile and also have an outstanding sound system in your car. ...In any case, I had some issues syncing my music w/my iphone 5 (w/iOS 7 beta), especially when I first put iOS 7 beta on. I'm hoping this will be fixed by the time GM is done (I also use the 128kbps option, but less than 1000 tracks here).
"From what I've seen?" ...If you are going by pics and blogs and such, you are really missing out, iOS 7 gains much in the way of functionality. (People tend to be loudest when complaining and/or negative). ...But, wait until public release, try it out on someone else's idevice first, and also check that your frequent use/important apps are not having issues w/iOS 7, as some apps will need updating....
Then it still has the capability, you just need to have enough artists to necessitate the feature.
I totally agree that the current look needed a major overhaul. I totally understand the recent "flat" design trend. But they want way too far with it. If you notice the progression of OS X you will see how its slower subtle changes over time. The gradients became smoother and less bubbly and shinny. I just feel they went about 30% - 40% too far on the flattening.
Hell, look at the camera app. Its a damn single color circle. It looks like a wireframe!
From whatever I've read and felt about the iOS 7, sure people are going to grumble about the drastic changes. But with time, they'll learn and stop complaining. Back in 2007, when Apple launched the 1st iPhone and iOS, my biggest complain was, how the hell does one operate this OS? But once I really started using it, it took me hardly any time to master it.
IMHO, reception to the redesigned icons has been similar to iOS 6 Maps. But then again, people will stop bothering after some time.
But not plenty of time for Apple to approve your update if you need some critical fixes. Good plan.
I find this is the biggest update to iOS yet...maybe iOS 4 would come close due to multitasking, background wallpaper, folders, but this is by far the most exciting iOS release yet!
Apple...don't disappoint...
Apple...don't disappoint...
No, I don't need everything dumbed down. You see, I understand that it is not all about me. I am disappointed because I see there being a backlash from regular people. Sure, I could use iOS 7 but I will not enjoy it as much because it looks boring like every other OS. If I wanted boring, abstract and hard to use, I'd have bought a windows phone. Even if you like the aesthetic of that design language, you have to look beyond yourself and consider what is best for the platform rather than you.
"Looks dated" is such an over used phrase by people who want change for the sake of change. Change for the sake of change is a waste of time and effort. If you want change, switch to another platform. Not everyone has that much money to waste.
Great, you have not had any problems but you are running a beta as either a developer or you have a friend who is one. I also am a registered iOS developer and like to try out new things but that does not mean that I want to see all of the cache of the iOS platform destroyed for the sake of newness. Go ask some regular people what they think. Start by letting someone who has never seen iOS 7 to try it out without any coaching and see how they feel about it. You might be surprised by what you find out. iOS 7 is not as user friendly and intuitive as iOS 6 was. I really don't care if you think it was dated. I care about the average joe user, not you.
Honestly, I am extremely disheartened by the actions of the current leadership of Apple. I am worried about the future of the iOS platform and the company as a whole.
You see, I am not a fanboy. I spend the majority of my time on the windows platform writing software.
I feel that there are still quite a few little bugs scattered through the OS that kind of reoccur from beta to beta. Hopefully this can all get corrected over two releases, but I won't be surprised if there is an extra beta thrown in seeing that this is the first OS to have so many changes to it.
it was predictive you know, but i am really excited about the final version, the best things are saved for the final version, and the 5s would just make iOS7 even better.
I said the same thing when Windows Vista came out. Wait, bad example.
I said the same thing when Windows 7 came out. Guess what? My whole company is happily running Windows 7 (except for me - but I've always been the weirdo Mac user).Have you SEEN an Android device?
I actually agree with you, but Apple is simply doing what everyone else is doing. And apparently, it's working. Google is killing Apple on worldwide market share right now. I understand that there are other factors, but clearly there are hundreds of millions of people who don't agree with us.
I am testing a Samsung Galaxy S4 right now. It's highly annoying that any light-colored background image produces a hard-to-read lock screen. But you know what? No one cares. I'm literally the only person in my company of 1000 that noticed or gave a flip.
I think you would have Apple develop for just the few people like you and me.
I somehow doubt that.
True....but if some discounts come towards the holiday season, I could be tempted to pick up an unlocked model.
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you are right, Apple could do better, but aren't they caught in the damned if you do and damned if you don't change the icons?
