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Leaked iOS 13 Screenshots Reveal Dark Mode, Revamped Reminders App, and Merged 'Find My' App
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Well said. A radical redesign would actually be completely counter-productive. iOS (on the iPhone) is very close to perfect as is, and minor tweaks and improvements (especially w.r.t. performance and power management) is all that is required.
iPad is another story... Personally, I would gladly trade a year of nothing but security updates to iPhone feature wise, to get some meaningful improvements to the way iPad works as a productivity (rather than just media consumption) device.
Isn't True Black the worst thing you can do for User Experience?
I remember hearing in one of my lessons that OLEDs have a very high response time from going from off to on, which will cause some sort of disortion/smearing.
I know Apple is Apple, but thats a problem (I guess) even Apple could not fix software-side I think. Or am I wrnog? (like burn-in-protection aka pixelshift, which can be indeed be fixed via software)
I remember hearing in one of my lessons that OLEDs have a very high response time from going from off to on, which will cause some sort of disortion/smearing.
I know Apple is Apple, but thats a problem (I guess) even Apple could not fix software-side I think. Or am I wrnog? (like burn-in-protection aka pixelshift, which can be indeed be fixed via software)
Regarding dark mode, google did the same thing in Q by making it pure jet black. Not sure this is better or maybe depends on personal preference. But pure jet black is about as opposite as the pure white and both can be hard on some people’s eyes. I wish they had gone with a dark grey as that is much more pleasing and softer. Some google apps use the dark grey backgrounds and it is much preferred IMO but of course everyone has their own opinion about it. Maybe Apple will surprise us. But probably not
Right! There’s a reason blackboards aren’t black any longer but generally green.
White text on black backgrounds is more strain to read. Opthamologist have backed this for decades.
I just wish “dark mode” was adjustable to suit personal preference, say from black to a middle gray.
If all we get is dark mode and few other tweaks then I am out. iOS is just so dated, my iPhone has sat un-used for months now only still have it as I am on the upgrade programme.
I am not sure I can take another 12 months of those icons and that 6x4 layout that wraps from the top.
I am not sure I can take another 12 months of those icons and that 6x4 layout that wraps from the top.
Have to see what happens when it’s out but seems dark mode is the only noticeable difference UI wise.
Sounds like you don’t like iOS very much.
Don’t think iOS 13 is going to make any difference for you.
There are numerous rumors of very specific and substantial changes to iOS, including multiple windows that can be torn off and layered, new multitasking features, etc.
Why is it every time there is a rumor of a specific new feature everyone has to chime in with “that’s it? That sucks! I’m out of here!”
This redesign is almost an exact ripoff of the Memento app. Great design btw but clearly Apple took a look at Mementos idea.
It doesn’t take a PHD to be a good designer lol. Especially since some of the best computer folks barely graduated from whatever money out they call college these days.
How old is the X? Complete redesign. You make it sound like they haven’t changed the phone in years which is far from true
Dark mode is far more of a refresh than removing the home bar an no inverting the colors is not the same thing...
There's only so many ways you can represent a cluster of icons on a screen. How many times do you think you can re-do an optimum state? The design isn't supposed to entertain you. Its supposed to be as simple and functional as possible. You seem really angry at not having different looking icons and icon layouts. Many people love iOS for exactly that. Being simple, plain and consistent.
It can stay plain and consistent. Doesn’t make any diff to me but wish I could move icons where I want on the grid. A simple thing that Apple will probably never allow. I don’t think the die hard fans would care and some might like it. Those not interested could leave it as is. 
And, one more thing, how about letting us edit the icon name or leave it blank. Safari doesn’t need to say safari under it. I know it’s safari.
And, one more thing, how about letting us edit the icon name or leave it blank. Safari doesn’t need to say safari under it. I know it’s safari.
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It wasn't just the UI for me, I found the app to be so buggy. Reminders are a huge part of my personal/work life and I love the Siri functionality, but I couldn't use the app they made for it. Thankful for 3rd party apps.
I don't anymore no. The look of the UI is imo just so dated. I've been hoping they would freshen up the UI for years but it has been largely unchanged.
I think the constant price gouging has soured my view of the company too. Under SJ it was 'Build it and they will come' and under TC it is more like 'They are already here let's fleece them for every penny they have'. I mean we thought over $1000 for a phone was a lot but a $1000 for a monitor stand is a whole new level!
