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iPhone OS 4.0 Claimed to Include Multitasking, Revamped Interface

LagunaSol said:
Isn't it time we finally move past the folders analogy? How many folders have you put in your pocket lately? How long do we have to continue replicating the archaic paper office methodology on our electronic devices? Forever?
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How many of us have folders for our applications on our Macs? I sure don't. Everything goes right into the /Applications folder.

That said, I sure wouldn't mind something other than the 11 pages of random applications on my iPhone. I tried the folders hack for my iPhone, but I'm not great at organizing my stuff, so didn't bother reinstalling it the last time I upgraded the OS. I may have to install it just because I'm pretty much out of room on the Springboard unless I want to start deleting stuff to add others (I'm an app junkie).

I think the difference is that on the Mac there's a much more room to work with on the screen, and an easier interface than finger sliding.

On the other hand, with the Spotlight search on the iPhone, it's really pretty easy to find any application you want with just a few keyboard strokes as long as you know the apps name.
 
Better iPhones and improved OS will inevitably arrive in time. What I really want it's a change of philosophy for the App Store: quality instead of quantity. I would like:
1) Ability to try apps for a limited time (length to be defined by developers) before to buy them.
2) No more Lite Apps (as a result of point 1).
3) No more pseudo-apps that are just repackaged e-books.

4) A new “e-books” category in the iTunes Store, one format, free app reader from Apple, other app readers from developers as well.
5) Free Apple e-book reader available for other platforms as well (as a result of point 4).
6) Get rid of apps that haven't sold at least few units in the previous 12 months.
 
LagunaSol said:
Sidenote (and the question has been asked many times before): who are the tools who mark a story like this Negative? Steve Ballmer and staff?
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I marked this story as NEGATIVE because it FAILS big time.

I bet fan boyz like you LOVE it though.

:confused::confused::confused:
 
Peace said:
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Like this ?
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Exactly! Why is it that we have the option for a snooze button with alarm clock alerts, but don't have that option for calendar alerts?

My number 1 request for fixes with 4.0.
 
NeuralControl said:
I've always enjoyed the iPhone's ability to handle alarms. It works reliably for me every morning. There is a snooze button if you turn it on.
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Sorry, my bad. Was writing of calendar alarms, not the alarm clock. The alarm clock works great.
 
It doesn't make any technical sense to limit 4.0 on the original iPhone and allow it on the 3G, since they are essentially the same exact device with some changes like a new case and a 3G chipset.

Unless of course they're just selling iPhones ;)
 
distortedloop said:
That said, I sure wouldn't mind something other than the 11 pages of random applications on my iPhone.
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Agreed. Apple needs to give us a better way to manage our app screens. Hopefully not with folders. :p

distortedloop said:
On the other hand, with the Spotlight search on the iPhone, it's really pretty easy to find any application you want with just a few keyboard strokes as long as you know the apps name.
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Ultimately Spotlight obviates the need for any kind of app organization whatsoever, just like Spotlight or Quicksilver do on my Mac. That said, I still like to have my stuff neatly organized on my Mac. And I still find myself scrolling right looking for an app on my iPhone rather than scrolling left and typing in the name - which would be much easier. I guess it's just a weird human need for structure despite the lack of necessity.
 
Data said:
Multitasking is the one thing i realy feel is necesary, i mean not being able to answer a phonecall while using tom tom or navigon is just not acceptable..
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Yea, all those smarmy AT&T ads talking about how important it is to be able to do two things at once are pretty lame when Apples officials position has been "no multitasking".

The list of things Apple doesn't let you do with the coolest phone in the world is fairly long. This heavy-handed sh*t is amazing to see people put up with.
 
fifthworld said:
Better iPhones will inevitably arrive in time. What I really want it's a change of philosophy for the App Store: quality instead of quantity. I would like:
1) Ability to try apps for a limited time (length to be defined by developers) before to buy them.
2) No more Lite Apps (as a result of point 1).
3) No more pseudo-apps that are just repackaged e-books.

4) A new “e-books” category in the iTunes Store, one format, free app reader from Apple, other app readers from developers as well.
5) Free Apple e-book reader available for other platforms as well (as a result of point 4).
6) Get rid of apps that haven't sold at least few units in the previous 12 months.
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All of those are really great ideas.

I'd add your #6 to the podcast section of the iTunes store as well, only make it any podcast that hasn't updated with new episodes in at least 6 months gets delisted. Can't count how many times I've looked for interesting podcasts only to come across one that's not had a new episode in more than a year. I suppose with some topics/podcasts that's not really an issue if the information is still entertaining or informative.

Maybe the real solution to your number 6 and my podcast issue is better/more user defined search criteria options.
 
Helmutek said:
I know this may have been talked about before, but I really hate how I am stuck with the stock icons and am completely unable to remove/hide them. I do not care for stocks, nor I look at pictures --- if I do I go via the Camera icon --- same applies for contacts. I wish there was a way to hide or push the unwanted icons to a hidden page of some sort.
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Too bad for you - it's Steve's phone, not your phone, and you have to use it the way he wants you to use it.
 
ThunderSkunk said:
Yea, all those smarmy AT&T ads talking about how important it is to be able to do two things at once are pretty lame when Apples officials position has been "no multitasking".

The list of things Apple doesn't let you do with the coolest phone in the world is fairly long. This heavy-handed sh*t is amazing to see people put up with.
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The smarmy AT&T ads are talking about being able to make a voice call and do some data stuff, like search Yelp, or the web, or send a pic, which are all a big deal to some of us, maybe less to others. I remember some jack-ass making a snarky comment to me on Wired or NYTimes blog when I pointed out, long before AT&T ads started doing it, that Verizon phones didn't let you check the web while on the phone. The guy said something along the lines of "Uhh...why would I want to be so rude as to surf the web while on the phone with someone?" He ignored my reply that maybe I wanted to see what time the movie started that my friend just mentioned we should go see in our phone call.

LagunaSol said:
Ultimately Spotlight obviates the need for any kind of app organization whatsoever, just like Spotlight or Quicksilver do on my Mac. That said, I still like to have my stuff neatly organized on my Mac. And I still find myself scrolling right looking for an app on my iPhone rather than scrolling left and typing in the name - which would be much easier. I guess it's just a weird human need for structure despite the lack of necessity.
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Agreed on most of us our hardwired to WANT order and structure, even though many of us are also hardwired to be lazy slobs who don't organize anything at all, like me! :D

It's exactly that I am too lazy to organize, and too lazy to scroll right for 8,9,10 screens that I forced myself to develop the muscle memory of hitting home button once, then swiping one screen for spotlight for any app that's more than three screens from my current screen, or that I don't remember where it is in all the mess.

Spotlight, it's just a matter of getting into the habit. Try forcing it on yourself with the phone for a few days, you'll be surprised how easily you pick it up.
 
Finally... the iPhone gets to catch up to the Palm Pre.

Maybe they will actually engineer a phone that not only does something it should've done 2 years ago, but one that will also

1) work on a REAL network.
2) not shatter like glass
3) have a real UI that's consistent and not circa 1997 tyco toy.
 
AidenShaw said:
Too bad for you - it's Steve's phone, not your phone, and you have to use it the way he wants you to use it.
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You're talking Ballmer and moth-infested WinMo I suppose? :D

Digital Skunk said:
Finally... the iPhone gets to catch up to the Palm Pre.

Maybe they will actually engineer a phone that not only does something it should've done 2 years ago, but one that will also

1) work on a REAL network.
2) not shatter like glass
3) have a real UI that's consistent and not circa 1997 tyco toy.
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1) By REAL network I assume you mean one that can handle simultaneous voice/data and has the fastest 3G speeds, like AT&T?

2) Yeah, totally, the iPhone has a monopoly on shattered screens. Oh, wait:

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3) By 1997 tyco toy I believe you're referring to Windows Mobile 6, which was seemingly released sometime around 1997?

Troll Different.
 
AidenShaw said:
Stella understood my post, even though LagunaSol did not.
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Jailbreak. Google it. Thumbing your nose at Steve is like a 30-second process.

And your belief in Microsoft as a sanctuary for open computing is amusing, but terribly naive.

AidenShaw said:
And again, why the bizarre obsession with Ballmer? Maybe Laguna is a bear-loving cub....
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Ballmer is the comedic rimshot in any technology discussion. Always good for a cheap chuckle.
 
But how much will iPhone OS 4.0 cost for iPhone 3G/GS customers? Or... Might it be free? :eek:
 
Steven Haskayne said:
After seeing the use of the iphone as a remote control for the Parrot AR Drone (http://www.ardrone.org/parrot-ar-drone/en/) i think we're missing a trick here. Imagine if the iTablet/Slate/Pad has an HD output that connects to your television, then using bluetooth connects to your iPhone as a WiiMote type remote and the screen could be used as a secondary screen?

I can't help but imagine how different this would set apple apart from the likes of Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft in terms of originality and the potential to innovate with not only a tablet, but the iphone also.

Just a thought....
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You mean like this:

Redefining the Remote
In another industry first, Samsung developed an easy to use on-board TV display full touch-screen remote control. The remote’s color touch-screen makes understanding features and options easy and simple. Its integrated Wi-Fi and infrared technology controls TV and AV devices with the on-screen buttons and QWERTY keyboard. It allows users to watch broadcast content directly on the remote so you can watch the first part of the big game, while a Blu-ray movie is just wrapping up on the large screen HDTV(9000 Series only). You can also browse music, photos, and video files from a DLNA certified PC then swipe the chosen content in the direction of the TV to enjoy on the larger screen (9000 Series only). The remote is the primary remote control for the 9000 Series and a derivative version of it is sold separately as an option for other LED TV models including the 7000 and 8000 Series.
 
Gouge the eyes out

  • iSlate
  • iPad
  • iEtch
  • iSketch
  • iScribble
Thumbs up. Thumbs down. My "eyes" are getting crossed with all the speculation! :eek:

  • MacBook Touch
Done.
 
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