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iOS6 is probably the most underwhelming release of iOS to date
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Yup. There's not a whole lot of stuff to be added that comes out of nowhere. Even stuff like NFC isn't going to be that big of a deal because you can already walk into some shops and buy something by just telling them my name (Square).
I'm excited for more appcessories. Bluetooth 4 should eventually allow me to easily track my health without trouble or control items in my home. I'm no longer looking for major shifts in mobile computing i'm looking for refinement and connection to a larger ecosystem.
I don't think it's so much as sticking to his word as not being able to call an ambulance on an android phone because that's a challenge. (not as intuitive as an iPhone)
It wasn't underwhelming, most of the people who thought it was underwhelming i can only assume want widgets, complete UI overhaul. Just not the apple way of doing things, Jelly bean looks great and apple might be forced to copy somethings.
I'm VERY late to this thread.
Some features I liked and some should've been in iOS 5 I'll agree but I'm liking the fact in Beta 2 of IOS their not bugging-out.
1. VIP ... this is beyond Flagged or Starred emails.
- the ability to filter (permanently) any emails from my boss or colleagues in my team, and all related emails with them associated to a thread/reply etc is golden.
GMail sets Important based on reply's and its a random behaviour with individual manual control ... I shouldn't have to use manual control to associate highly important emails, I should be seeing them filtered and working with them from before midday one!
2. Flagged Emails - Filtered.
- FINALLY no more endless scrolling through days to finally find that flagged email from Outlook on my i device.
3. Re-Organize email accounts from the top level of Mail.
- I'm still waiting to COLLAPSE folders/sub-folders
4. Do Not Disturb.
- Does ICS/JellyBean have this by default ... I just loaded JellyBean on Galaxy Nexus and I don't see that option at all. then again I didn't load my SIM card because I don't think even JB is ready for main-stream, or maybe its ME that is not ready for Android ??
I'm GLAD iOS does NOT have this feature though ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8NVl74uYs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The one thing I don't get is the Facebook and twitter buttons and how you're able to tweet or update your status without having to exit the app. Why can't we have this ability for SMS/iMessage? On and on the notification center, why cant we slide our finger across a notification to clear it like everything else on iOS?
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Something I'd like to point out - SIRI ON ALL DEVICES!
IMHO, that's something worth mentioning.
IMHO, that's something worth mentioning.
You're kidding, right? It's just as intuitive as on an iPhone.I don't think it's so much as sticking to his word as not being able to call an ambulance on an android phone because that's a challenge. (not as intuitive as an iPhone)
I understand the OP's logic and I do consider this to be the worst iOS since iPhone came out, but at some point, a phone is maxed out on great features.
Apple presented what they could based on what they have. It is not the best, but I will be happy to get iOS6, primarily for the maps.
I really hope iOS7 will present a brand new interface that looks amazing and operates seamlessly. I am kinda done with the same looking apps on the home screen. It's time to switch that up Apple.
Apple presented what they could based on what they have. It is not the best, but I will be happy to get iOS6, primarily for the maps.
I really hope iOS7 will present a brand new interface that looks amazing and operates seamlessly. I am kinda done with the same looking apps on the home screen. It's time to switch that up Apple.
When I saw Lion's feature list, I thought it was going to SUCK for a moment. Then I realized that they obviously aren't showing everything, and the user experience is what matters.
I tried Lion, and it's great. There are so many nice features that nobody ever mentioned in it, and it's surprisingly fast. Just wait for iOS 6 to come out before you judge.
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Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if some people only knew how to do calls on certain phones and not on Android. There are people who don't know how to pause stuff in the Music app.
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Fanboyism to the max
But seriously people, it's just a phone. The whole idea of "phone wars" is ridiculous. Just use what is best for you, ignoring love/hate for the company that makes it.
I tried Lion, and it's great. There are so many nice features that nobody ever mentioned in it, and it's surprisingly fast. Just wait for iOS 6 to come out before you judge.
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Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if some people only knew how to do calls on certain phones and not on Android. There are people who don't know how to pause stuff in the Music app.
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Fanboyism to the max
But seriously people, it's just a phone. The whole idea of "phone wars" is ridiculous. Just use what is best for you, ignoring love/hate for the company that makes it.
I think if they did this in iOS 6 that would drive more Android users to Apple. But i do agree, its time for a change!
Some might call this trolling, as it's common knowledge that it doesn't take a manual to make a call on Android phones.Yes because I wouldn't have time to read the manual.
Some might call this trolling, as it's common knowledge that it doesn't take a manual to make a call on Android phones.
Trying to get my next door neighbours HTC to edit his address book settings did (at first) require the manual.
Deleting an email account on the Sony Android phone my boss has was the same deal. I am not saying the Apple iOS is perfect but it has a lot less WTF moments in my experience usually because my knowledge on one Android phone is usually completely useless on the next phone as they all have different UIs, menus.
I am pretty sure most people could make a call on any android phone without checking the manual but I would not want to place a bet on it
Edwin
You're talking about manufacturers' own custom Android interfaces. The pure Android experience has none of what you describe.
I'm pretty sure every person can tap a phone icon and dial 911. Thinking or betting otherwise is pretty much just trolling.
Just to be clear.
Market Share and Install Base: Any device with an OS that is derived from the Android Source code counts.
Useability: Only the (probably far) less than 9% of devices with the "pure Android experience" count.
That answer is a bit of an Android fan answer, let me explain why. It's because the actual issue has been avoided by mentioning the Google UI. How many phones use this "pure android"? From what I have experienced almost none of them, outside of the actual Google HTC phone (not available outside the US last I checked) every phone seems to have a custom interface. You have to admit that compared to iOS with every phone having the same UI Android is a bit of a mess from a users point of view. This will change (I think Google are trying to enforce a consistent UI that always has to be an option) but right now it is inconsistent.
As Samsung have the biggest Android installation base I think we can safely say most Android phones right now will not be using Googles UI.
Lets not start throwing accusations around, I know for a fact (and have seen) older relatives get confused with an iPhone not knowing how to make a call. My next-door neighbour could find his address book but could not find the interface for dialing on his HTC Android.
Trying to deny that the UI can be confusing on Android and everyone (NO exceptions) can just tap on the Phone icon and dial 911 is ignoring that for some users/phones it is not always that simple. It SHOULD be that simple but it is not always true. Take someone who is not super technical and combine it with a phone not on the home page with default settings and I am certain you will have a few people with a problem.
Edwin
p.s. If I am wrong on any of those Android or iOS facts let me know but I think calling the opinion that the phone feature can be well hidden on some phones as "trolling" is a bit much. I get you really like Android and don't like iOS at all but lets keep it civil!
I always have my iPhone on me anyway, so it's irrelevant.
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Some might call this trolling, as it's common knowledge that it doesn't take a manual to make a call on Android phones.
Maybe on a Android forum.
If the topic is disappointments --
All the iPhones have a hard-coded IMEI, but if somebody steals your phone, they can format it, pop their SIM card in, and AT&T doesn't care one bit. How hard is THAT to fix? How about a "Find My iPhone and the Guy Who Stole It" app?
All the iPhones have a hard-coded IMEI, but if somebody steals your phone, they can format it, pop their SIM card in, and AT&T doesn't care one bit. How hard is THAT to fix? How about a "Find My iPhone and the Guy Who Stole It" app?
Shoot, instead of throwing Google in court, Apple should copy Android and polish it up with iOS
Last I checked, Apple has not sued Google whatsoever. Google has not spent one day in a court due to Apple. I believe Oracle sued them, but thats it.
I dunno about you guys, but I'm really happy with the changes in iOS 6. They're not big, but things are still looking up. Steve Jobs probably would've come up with some drastically different and great idea to put Apple ahead again and not just be another company, but they don't really have that kind of advantage anymore.
to all the detractors on here...if you don't want iOS 6 then don't get it! Move o another phone...to some of us, the ecosystem is VERY important. I would no want to go to another platform where things wouldn't work as smoothly as they do now...i.e. iPhone, Macbook, iPad and Apple TV. Having all those things in the same ecosystem is really important to me.
I don't see why not. At some point, Apple will need to reinvent iOS in a grand way. iOS7 or 8 is a perfect opportunity to refresh the interface. It does not have to be drastic, but it needs to be noticeably different.