What the iPad Pro needs in iOS 10

[stevemiller]

In general I just wish iOS would put less UI at the top of the screen, especially for consumption use cases. All the screens are getting bigger and hands naturally hold the devices more towards the bottom.

For example, full screen video controls in iOS put the scrubber at the top, so you're reaching over the screen while trying to scan a video. (Of note, the camera roll videos do get this right, and it's glorious)

Also while I think it'd be ballsy, put the url bar at the bottom. when you consider it, most other text entry fields reside down by the keyboard.

Basically just some more thought put into tablet ergonomics is all I'm asking.

 

[Atomic Walrus]

I'm pretty happy with iOS.

I'm ambivalent about mouse support. The one thing I think could be useful is if I could do something similar with the iPhone that Microsoft is doing with the Lumia - then I could see mouse support being useful.

Here's what I DON'T want:

• User Accesible File System - not have to worry about "organizing" my files is one of the reasons I like iOS. I think the concept is out-of-date.

This is the same misconception I've been seeing for years, and it still doesn't make any sense. Giving the user the OPTION of accessing the file system (which already exists) does not mean they have to ever do it. Apps would continue to store their files in their own document folders (that's how it works under the hood), and the user would have the option to move files around if they wanted to (including to/from external storage and network shares).

Android's been doing this forever and it's never resulted in a need for the user to manage or organize files. The majority of users never even install a file system browser (the functionality is included in the OS, but Android does not come with one).

If adding file system access forces the user to use it that simply means you've done a terrible job of implementing it. The only reason we're not seeing this is because Apple would prefer users get accustomed to their paid cloud storage system to perform the same tasks.

 

[Nhwhazup]

the only thing i want is a file management system and the ability to connect to usb devices

Have you tried a wireless USB. I have an Airstash that I can take files back and forth with from my PC to my iPad. It is really awesome especially if you are in arural area and you don't have cellular or wifi service to email a document.

 

[nj-morris]

What would be awesome is if they made a separate OS specifically for the iPad. I hope we see that this year.

 

[garyleecn]

A decent file manage system (I know iCloud Drive is actually a system wide file manager, but it kinda sucks).
Side by side in the same app. Like opening two safari tabs or word documents side by side, now I will have to use two different apps....

 

[TheRealAlex]

What would be awesome is if they made a separate OS specifically for the iPad. I hope we see that this year.

I think so because the iPad Pro is being pushed as a PC replacement.

Here's what I need. Besides we already know there's a Lightning port to Ethernet adapter coming ok.

#1. Bluetooth Apple mouse support
#2. An updated Keyboard Layout
#3. USB drive support via Adapter
that's its while I don't see a whole new iPad only OS coming I do see New Features only the iPad Pro will have enabled as it enjoys now. Remember they are splitting the iPad Line.

 

[TrueBlou]

This is the same misconception I've been seeing for years, and it still doesn't make any sense. Giving the user the OPTION of accessing the file system (which already exists) does not mean they have to ever do it. Apps would continue to store their files in their own document folders (that's how it works under the hood), and the user would have the option to move files around if they wanted to (including to/from external storage and network shares).

Android's been doing this forever and it's never resulted in a need for the user to manage or organize files. The majority of users never even install a file system browser (the functionality is included in the OS, but Android does not come with one).

If adding file system access forces the user to use it that simply means you've done a terrible job of implementing it. The only reason we're not seeing this is because Apple would prefer users get accustomed to their paid cloud storage system to perform the same tasks.

I think with Apple they're more concerned with adding a potential weak link into their security by offering carte blanche access to the file system.

Which is why they've introduced things like "Open in" if apps add support for that (ridiculously easy to do and many do implement it) they have the ability to move files around. Many also offer iTunes File Sharing, which while obviously far less convenient, does work.

I'm a heavy iOS user and honestly I've never encountered the issue of not having access to files with the above methods and various cloud storage options. But we're all different of course.

 

[jeremiah256]

This is the same misconception I've been seeing for years, and it still doesn't make any sense. Giving the user the OPTION of accessing the file system (which already exists) does not mean they have to ever do it. Apps would continue to store their files in their own document folders (that's how it works under the hood), and the user would have the option to move files around if they wanted to (including to/from external storage and network shares).

Android's been doing this forever and it's never resulted in a need for the user to manage or organize files. The majority of users never even install a file system browser (the functionality is included in the OS, but Android does not come with one).

If adding file system access forces the user to use it that simply means you've done a terrible job of implementing it. The only reason we're not seeing this is because Apple would prefer users get accustomed to their paid cloud storage system to perform the same tasks.

I'm guessing weakening the moat that now exists around the file system opens iOS up for hacking. And if they every thought of going that route, thanks to their little battle with the FBI, it ain't going to happen now.

 

[jclardy]

I think with Apple they're more concerned with adding a potential weak link into their security by offering carte blanche access to the file system.

Which is why they've introduced things like "Open in" if apps add support for that (ridiculously easy to do and many do implement it) they have the ability to move files around. Many also offer iTunes File Sharing, which while obviously far less convenient, does work.

I'm a heavy iOS user and honestly I've never encountered the issue of not having access to files with the above methods and various cloud storage options. But we're all different of course.

The problem comes in when you have really large files. Video editing for example, which they have pushed with the iPad Pro...but it is so useless for it because you will spend more time getting files on and off the device than actually editing. If you are just editing synced videos from iCloud then it is fine, but if you just shot a wedding and are trying to cut together footage iOS is a disaster because we typically have 50-60GB of data to sift through.

The other issue is "Open In", which creates a copy - say in the future you have After Effects on an iPad. You set up clips in the fictional Premiere for iOS, take a clip and "open in" after effects and edit then "Open in" back into Premiere...now you have three copies of a potentially multiple GB file on your disk and you have to go into two different apps to remove the extraneous ones.

 

[JD2015]

Onscreen keyboard short cuts.
Enhanced screen shot capabilities
Photo annotation
Horizontal split screen option
Search function within split screen instead of having to scroll
Choose default apps for actions
Guest account
Password/Touch ID any app access
Renaming hey Siri to whatever you want to call it.
3D Touch options to be extended to include file info and editing options

 

[devilsnj30]

I would like to be able to push photos I took on a camera, imported to the iPad. Went through and deleted and then push them to a hard drive, or take that hard drive and pull photos from it by a folder. I can't imagine photographers who take thousands of pictures don't back up their photos at least twice.

 

[TrueBlou]

The problem comes in when you have really large files. Video editing for example, which they have pushed with the iPad Pro...but it is so useless for it because you will spend more time getting files on and off the device than actually editing. If you are just editing synced videos from iCloud then it is fine, but if you just shot a wedding and are trying to cut together footage iOS is a disaster because we typically have 50-60GB of data to sift through.

The other issue is "Open In", which creates a copy - say in the future you have After Effects on an iPad. You set up clips in the fictional Premiere for iOS, take a clip and "open in" after effects and edit then "Open in" back into Premiere...now you have three copies of a potentially multiple GB file on your disk and you have to go into two different apps to remove the extraneous ones.

Oh don't get me wrong, I agree the setup is far from ideal and far from convenient. But it is secure and that I like.

I use a Kingston MobileLite Wireless with my iOS devices so that I can at least keep the majority of things I need a lot in one place without having to worry about an Internet connection. It's not too bad with transfer speeds either, being wireless ac, and I'm a patient person if I have to be.

When I do need to move around really huge files, I wait until I can use iTunes file transfer whenever possible.
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I would like to be able to push photos I took on a camera, imported to the iPad. Went through and deleted and then push them to a hard drive, or take that hard drive and pull photos from it by a folder. I can't imagine photographers who take thousands of pictures don't back up their photos at least twice.

You can do that sort of thing already with the Kingston MobileLite, or any number of alternatives.

 

[jamesrick80]

I think with Apple they're more concerned with adding a potential weak link into their security by offering carte blanche access to the file system.

Which is why they've introduced things like "Open in" if apps add support for that (ridiculously easy to do and many do implement it) they have the ability to move files around. Many also offer iTunes File Sharing, which while obviously far less convenient, does work.

I'm a heavy iOS user and honestly I've never encountered the issue of not having access to files with the above methods and various cloud storage options. But we're all different of course.

The problem with "open in" is that it takes several steps to "open in" and then save the file properly in the app (especially if you like storing everything into the "Documents" app like I do), then you go into the other application and have to do several other steps such as "create a folder" etc...

This is why apple needs at least some mouse support. I should not have to do things in several steps when it can take a simple right click into the optional menu and then left click to complete the transfer. A file manager would allow this process to be even easier, I would love something as simple as "drag and drop" like android and the PC. One universal area where I can see all of my files would make this device into a actual pro device....

 

[TrueBlou]

The problem with "open in" is that it takes several steps to "open in" and then save the file properly in the app (especially if you like storing everything into the "Documents" app like I do), then you go into the other application and have to do several other steps such as "create a folder" etc...

This is why apple needs at least some mouse support. I should not have to do things in several steps when it can take a simple right click into the optional menu and then left click to complete the transfer. A file manager would allow this process to be even easier, I would love something as simple as "drag and drop" like android and the PC.

I definitely agree that there's room for improvement and that some should be a priority. I don't think they necessarily need mouse support though, right clicking functions could just as easily be achieved with 3D Touch, or a long press, something along those lines. I'm afraid I'm one of those people who would hate a mouse to be introduced as a major, system wide, input method. But that's a personal preference, I'm sure id be outnumbered if there were a vote