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iOS7 is the slowest operating system I've ever used.
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I want to be clear on something, the things you are saying come down to fit and finish of software. The things that the guy posted are comments made by someone probably bought his way into the beta with his udid or is making it up.
Interactions with objects as they animate and how the timing of that working isn't a major priority compared to all of the other moving pieces in this big os update.
I've beta tested software for years and things getting ironed out like that are just part of the process.
To say that all of the problems can be fixed in a single day shows either ignorance of development (probably shouldn't be beta testing then) or malicious intent.
Everyone absolutely has a right to an opinion. Everyone also has the right to be judged by the merit of their statements.
Beta software is often slow because it's running debug code in the background. The final release could be dramatically faster. There is really no way to know at this point, which is why his post is so uncalled for. His criticisms are way too premature. In his first post he stated that "slow speeds are something they can fix in a day" instantly revealing that he knows nothing about betas and likely isn't even a developer.
Also, I'm running b6 on my iPhone 5 and don't have any lag.
Except...it doesn't. Each beta (except the last one, which was just an iTunes hot fix) has improved speed dramatically. I don't know what you're talking about.
Because any developer would know how much overhead debug code adds, and that naturally leads to a slower system.
I am using iPhone 5 16GB and I think it's the fastest mobile OS ever. But I think Beta 5 was better than Beta 6.
I have a question guys.
Why is it that when people try to warn that iOS 7 GM won't be ready, they like to call troll?
That's not fair because its not trolling, just because you're mad.
Why is it that when people try to warn that iOS 7 GM won't be ready, they like to call troll?
That's not fair because its not trolling, just because you're mad.
I can't believe the replies to this thread and the abuse the OP is getting.
This has been an issue since BETA 1.
It has nothing to do with processor speed, lag, specs, open applications etc.
It is a conscious decision by Apple to make the experience seem smooth and elegant. However it is a bad decision and will lead to frustration if it's not fixed before the GM, which, by the way, I think it will be.
The OP is VERY aware this is a BETA and he is VERY aware things change, however, after 6 BETA's he believes it is close enough to the final release to warrant some discussion, and I agree with him.
Yes it's only seconds, but for anybody who develops software, and by the looks of it not many in this thread do, you would know how important feedback to user input is. Why do you think the rubber banding that iOS uses at the end of lists became a massive deal last year when other companies wanted to use it?
I'm not saying this is a serious, "I'm going to Android!" type issue, and neither is the OP, but it IS an issue and this is the place to discuss those issues.
If this thread doesn't interest you then kindly sod off and stop making this a rather unpleasant corner of the internet.
This has been an issue since BETA 1.
It has nothing to do with processor speed, lag, specs, open applications etc.
It is a conscious decision by Apple to make the experience seem smooth and elegant. However it is a bad decision and will lead to frustration if it's not fixed before the GM, which, by the way, I think it will be.
The OP is VERY aware this is a BETA and he is VERY aware things change, however, after 6 BETA's he believes it is close enough to the final release to warrant some discussion, and I agree with him.
Yes it's only seconds, but for anybody who develops software, and by the looks of it not many in this thread do, you would know how important feedback to user input is. Why do you think the rubber banding that iOS uses at the end of lists became a massive deal last year when other companies wanted to use it?
I'm not saying this is a serious, "I'm going to Android!" type issue, and neither is the OP, but it IS an issue and this is the place to discuss those issues.
If this thread doesn't interest you then kindly sod off and stop making this a rather unpleasant corner of the internet.
Y'all need to stop with the trolling statements. OP is right, regardless of the Android comment.
iOS 7 IS slow. It just is. I have an iPhone 5, and compared to iOS 6 it takes twice or more time to perform some animations. Unlocking, going back to the home screen, multitasking popping up.....it's very tedious after a while.
I honestly do not think they will fix these because they aren't really bugs. Apple wants smooth animations and they are. They're just too slow.
That's fine though...if Apple doesn't change the speed this will likely be the least widely adopted iOS once the public are able to get their hands on it. Most will realize the multitasking cards are just a gimmick and quickly revert back to productivity land (iOS 6) - regardless of how ugly it is.
iOS 7 IS slow. It just is. I have an iPhone 5, and compared to iOS 6 it takes twice or more time to perform some animations. Unlocking, going back to the home screen, multitasking popping up.....it's very tedious after a while.
I honestly do not think they will fix these because they aren't really bugs. Apple wants smooth animations and they are. They're just too slow.
That's fine though...if Apple doesn't change the speed this will likely be the least widely adopted iOS once the public are able to get their hands on it. Most will realize the multitasking cards are just a gimmick and quickly revert back to productivity land (iOS 6) - regardless of how ugly it is.
I know it's beta too. I got it a while ago (but I went back to iOS 6, only because it was very buggy) and even though the animations were smooth with the odd lag here and there it was slightly slower. I have the iPhone 5 and my friend has a 5th generation iPod and he put iOS 7 on it it was notably slower than it was on my iPhone.
I'm sure they'll work that out of the system though.
I'm sure they'll work that out of the system though.
You do realize that "most" people aren't going to have any idea how to revert back to iOS 6 right? If you honestly think most people will stay with iOS 6, or figure out how to revert back and then do so, I think you'll be disappointed. I'd bet a year from now, 90% or more will be on iOS 7, and maybe 1% of users will actually complain about the slowness. I know 5 people, other than myself, who have iOS 7 installed, and not one has complained about the slowness. They all love the OS, and are excited for everyone to be on it so features like Airdrop will be more widely available for use.