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There isn't any need to 'close' apps because they aren't actually open in the background - they are frozen and take up 0 CPU and almost 0 memory!

(in iOS7 they are only awakened once now and again to update, just before it thinks you need it - it learns your app patterns)
Well, no need to close all apps at ones usually. But there could be a need to close some apps at some points in time. Some can stay and run in the background and use some recourses. Others can perhaps misbehave or crash or something similar and also need to be closed manually.
 
That's funny.
I'm running iOS 6 on my phone right now, and it looks just like this:

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Ewww, looks really heavy. lol

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Well, no need to close all apps at ones usually. But there could be a need to close some apps at some points in time. Some can stay and run in the background and use some recourses. Others can perhaps misbehave or crash or something similar and also need to be closed manually.

And thats why you can close apps.

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Uncrippled bluetooth is a must. I won't be buying another iPhone until this happens. It should have been in iOS 1 never mind iOS 8.

What's wrong with your bluetooth? Mine is fine...

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How hard is it to implement a quick reply / messaging feature so I don't have to tediously exit my app, type my message, and then reopen my app. BiteSMS has been excellent at implementing this for YEARS, imagine what Apple could do?!

Also, control center is nice but please let me customize WHAT GOES THERE

Because where would you put it? Control Center is already pretty much filled. Maybe they have something. Apple did mark my request as already requested when I submitted it.
 
iOS 6 or iOS 5. Just rename either one of those and call it iOS 8. I am very tired of iOS 7 and its problems and un-user friendliness.
 
1. Be able to type a question to Siri and get a silent response.

2. Customization options for chat bubbles colors and color themes for system and system apps. Being able to change color options on the dynamic wallpaper would be really nice.

3. Timer option added to default camera. Maybe some more fun filters to play with.

4. The option for do not disturb to tie into your calendar. If I have a meeting on my calendar, do not disturb should auto kick in during that time frame.

5. Random changing wallpaper. Give you the option to control the change frequency. Maybe even use music artwork as wallpaper and have it change when album or song changes too.

6. Swipe added as an option for default keyboard.

7. Ability to airdrop more than just pictures to other users. Maybe be able to airdrop contact info. Capability to airdrop to and from Macs.


For no.1 just use Google/Bing.

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1. Be able to type a question to Siri and get a silent response.

2. Customization options for chat bubbles colors and color themes for system and system apps. Being able to change color options on the dynamic wallpaper would be really nice.

3. Timer option added to default camera. Maybe some more fun filters to play with.

4. The option for do not disturb to tie into your calendar. If I have a meeting on my calendar, do not disturb should auto kick in during that time frame.

5. Random changing wallpaper. Give you the option to control the change frequency. Maybe even use music artwork as wallpaper and have it change when album or song changes too.

6. Swipe added as an option for default keyboard.

7. Ability to airdrop more than just pictures to other users. Maybe be able to airdrop contact info. Capability to airdrop to and from Macs.


For no.1 just use Google/Bing.
If you use Siri to adjust system settings, then diving into settings would be far quicker than typing a request to Siri.
 
I'd also like to see snapchat like functionality built into iMessage for pics and regular messages.
 
One feature that it NEEDS is quick reply. It's so annoying receiving a text message and having to exit out the application you are in to respond to it.
 
All I need is more supported languages... It is shame that Apple doesn't support more languages while even android, symbian and WP support a lot of languages, including mine.
 
Financially their fine but Apple under Cook is more concerned about following trends and bloating their product lineup.

Haha, that made me laugh. "Financially their fine". Yep, they only have around £100 billion in their account. That's not a lot at all is it.
 
What do you think this is? It's a phone. That is not needed and it's extremely stupid.

Easy there. Yes it's a phone and a phone with texting capability. I don't see how having the ability to set a timer on how long a text message can be viewed before its deleted could be considered extremely stupid? Facebook tried to buy SnapChat for 3 billion dollars so clearly there is value there.
 
I would like API Access to the SMS and Widget capabilities on the lock screen.

For the API access, I want that so I can make an app that lets you make apps that disables texting when you are driving so you can't text and drive.
 
Easy there. Yes it's a phone and a phone with texting capability. I don't see how having the ability to set a timer on how long a text message can be viewed before its deleted could be considered extremely stupid? Facebook tried to buy SnapChat for 3 billion dollars so clearly there is value there.
Well basically you just killed the professionalism of the phone and turned it into a toy. And are we talking about the same Facebook that bought a messaging app for 19 billion? Yeah where Facebook throws there money doesn't show value in anything.

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I would like API Access to the SMS and Widget capabilities on the lock screen.

For the API access, I want that so I can make an app that lets you make apps that disables texting when you are driving so you can't text and drive.

How would you know I'm not in the back seat.
 
Well basically you just killed the professionalism of the phone and turned it into a toy. And are we talking about the same Facebook that bought a messaging app for 19 billion? Yeah where Facebook throws there money doesn't show value in anything.

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You need to have an open mind. Everyone uses the iPhone, not just professionals. You telling me that playing Flappy Bird on your phone kills the professionalism of the iPhone? Anyways, not sure why you are taking us down that rabbit hole, but we are talking about features. Features that in theory could be turned on or off giving you the option to use or not use.
 
Well basically you just killed the professionalism of the phone and turned it into a toy. And are we talking about the same Facebook that bought a messaging app for 19 billion? Yeah where Facebook throws there money doesn't show value in anything.

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You need to have an open mind. Everyone uses the iPhone, not just professionals. You telling me that playing Flappy Bird on your phone kills the professionalism of the iPhone? Anyways, not sure why you are taking us down that rabbit hole, but we are talking about features. Features that in theory could be turned on or off giving you the option to use or not use.

Flappy bird does not ruin the professionalism becuase it's 3rd party and needs to be installed by the user. Something released by apple themselves needs to be good not BS.
 
Unless you are a professional you obviously shouldn't be using an iPhone and really should give your iPhone to the next professional you see.
 
Give us several examples where this would be useful over the current implementation now.

Having 2 apps open side-by-side is so useful.

For example: watching a video and chatting on iMessage/Skype at the same time; having a webpage/document open and taking notes off of it; studying from the iPad and then making a search without having to switch apps

Honestly the Surface and Samsung Pro tabs are so much better in this regard.

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Why? You want poor battery life? Poor memory usage?
I'd rather have a device that works.

The iPad has amazing battery life. I'd sacrifice an hour or two charge in order to properly use my device to it's full potential. The amount of times I've had to open up a powerpoint on my iPhone and make notes on my iPad is frustrating. I should be able to open 2 apps side-by-side in order to work.

And there's such a thing as increasing RAM...
 
I just thought of one radar in the weather app. That way I don't need to the weather channel app every time I want to see the radar.
 
I just thought of one radar in the weather app. That way I don't need to the weather channel app every time I want to see the radar.

Just download Yahoo weather and you good. Yahoo Weather is the Weather app on steroids. Glad its on the iPad too.
 
Just download Yahoo weather and you good. Yahoo Weather is the Weather app on steroids. Glad its on the iPad too.

I can't say enough about Yahoo weather app. It's so good i'd pay for it but it's free with no intrusive ads to annoy you.
 
I can't say enough about Yahoo weather app. It's so good i'd pay for it but it's free with no intrusive ads to annoy you.

I agree with you 110% on this. It's so damn good, Apple copied the design for iOS 7 in general. You should check out Yahoo New Digest as well. Nicely designed and a must have for me now.
 
Replace IFTTT

Add Automator to replicate and replace all the functionality of IFTTT.
An Apple solution would be far more useful, elegant, and convenient anyway!

:apple:
 
Just download Yahoo weather and you good. Yahoo Weather is the Weather app on steroids. Glad its on the iPad too.

I have updated to latest version yahoo weather and scrolling down/up is struggling on iPad air. Don't need to talk what is happening on my sister iPad mini 1st. I can't understand why Apple can't add weather and calculator apps for iPad.
 
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