What's Next for Apple in 2014: iWatch, Larger iPhone 6, 12.9-inch iPad Pro
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Raizen.Z09
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Agree completely - right now, I definitely prefer the look of OSX to iOS7, particularly with regard to certain colour choices in iOS7 that are baffling!
iChrist
macrumors 65816
rowspaxe
macrumors 68020
Osx is hideous--from the dopey chrome bezel windows to the laughable program launch 3d tray and reflective fisher price icons. I never really liked
osx, but even people who love have to concede it looks like crap
OS X 10.10? Isn't that equal to OS X 10.1 ??
Nope, that's not a decimal point. It's just a separator. Think "ten dot ten", not "ten point one zero".
Icaras
macrumors 603
Yes. Just yes.
Seriously, I do want the iOS 7 makeover on my iMac.
See, we can all go back and forth on this subject all day.
LordVic
Cancelled
for iOS7 compatible devices in most regions, when on WiFi, Apple automatically pushed the 2 to 3.5GB download to the devices. This was not optional and did not provide any options to cancell or delete the download once it was complete.
The only way to free the used space by the download was to install iOS7.
Those who wiped their phones to clear space found they were once again forced to download the file, even if they chose not to update their devices to 7.
For many of these users there was very little choice in the matter. use iOS7 or lose space on your device.
What I'd like to see in an 12.9" iPad Pro:
-2:3 ratio at 3072x2048 resolution. That would be the same as two 8.95" portrait iPad displays side by side. DSLR image sensors are 2:3. Maybe they could even support running two apps side-by-side.
-Wacom or equivalent input.
-SD slot - don't see this happening. Ideally you'd have WiFi DSLRs that could instantly transfer the pictures.
This would be a good tablet for photography and drawing. It would be closer to paper size and resolution for PDFs.
-2:3 ratio at 3072x2048 resolution. That would be the same as two 8.95" portrait iPad displays side by side. DSLR image sensors are 2:3. Maybe they could even support running two apps side-by-side.
-Wacom or equivalent input.
-SD slot - don't see this happening. Ideally you'd have WiFi DSLRs that could instantly transfer the pictures.
This would be a good tablet for photography and drawing. It would be closer to paper size and resolution for PDFs.
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Yes. Or at least put the iOS 7 theme in OS X as an optional, extra theme so the people with bad taste can use it and shut up
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Yeah it was. Those people had automatic updates enabled. Nobody in my family got that pushed on them, including me. Can't enable automatic updates then complain when it does its job.
LordVic
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Yes. Or at least put the iOS 7 theme in OS X as an optional, extra theme so the people with bad taste can use it and shut up
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Yeah it was. Those people had automatic updates enabled. Nobody in my family got that pushed on them, including me. Can't enable automatic updates then complain when it works properly.
see, my brother and Father's ipads both had it disabled. they still got the download
go do a quick search. there are a lot of people complaining about it, who do have automatica downloads disabled.
I dont know what flag Apple is using for pushing out the update, but it' seems completely arbitrary.
the only way to absolutely prevent it from downloading is to fill your iOS based device to have less than 2.5GB of free space (or around that size)
This has so much truth that it's worth quoting. Those who use the iPad as a productivity tool would be really helped by a bigger iPad, assuming it has an iOS that actually fits its size (and not merely just an exact copy of the iPhone's iOS).
But then again, this is the forum where a lot of people were claiming the iPhone 5 would have been called the iPhone 6, because you know, math
justperry
macrumors G5
JayCee842
macrumors 6502a
Sure marketing plays a huge role in this, but think just think about it. The iPhone (and smartphones in general) appeal to the masses because it's a device that's capable of many things. You can play games on it, make calls, text friends, take amazing pictures with a phone, a great device for communication and utility for everyday life.
Smart watches, from what I've seen, are really limited. If people cannot continue to do on a smart watch what they do now on a smartphone, they won't make the change. Or am I being arrogant and ignorant here?
OS X 10.10? Isn't that equal to OS X 10.1 ??
No, it's not decimal format.
Stella
macrumors G3
OS X 10.10? Isn't that equal to OS X 10.1 ??
Major Version.Minor Version
10.10 is perfectly valid.
Whats Next?
Apple needs to change its philosophy of waiting until its usual time frame for introducing new products or releasing new updates. When the products or updates are ready, go for it. We are sick of waiting until Sept/Oct for iPhones as an example. This usually means that consumers won't get them until three months later just like this catastrophe with the iPhone 5s. Samsung and others release the products as soon as they are ready. Lets get with the program and do something "Different".
Apple needs to change its philosophy of waiting until its usual time frame for introducing new products or releasing new updates. When the products or updates are ready, go for it. We are sick of waiting until Sept/Oct for iPhones as an example. This usually means that consumers won't get them until three months later just like this catastrophe with the iPhone 5s. Samsung and others release the products as soon as they are ready. Lets get with the program and do something "Different".
jayducharme
macrumors 601
Supposedly, he actually didn't design a lot of the interface; people in marketing did. I can't remember where I read that, but it surprised me.
phrehdd
Contributor
I think the biggest shame is the form over function of i-products. In particular, the amazing lack of consideration for people with less than perfect eyesight. I returned my iPad Mini because it was beyond difficult to read without using glasses. This is true also of the iPhone which too likes to sport excessively small fonts.
While some may say there are special features that one can select to make some text larger, the reality is that there is no reason to have the menu screens have small fonts to the point of being just plain ridiculous. When a non Apple cell phone is easier to read at a glance than the iPad Mini and even some screens on the iPad it is quite evident Apple chose form over function.
Btw, when I returned my iPad Mini, the guy at the Apple store told me that in two days, 7 people returned theirs for exactly the same reason.
Apple makes some really wonderful products but there is no excuse for not having a feature that allows for directly changing the layout for larger text/fonts. Rather than a 4x5 matrix of icons on the main screen of the iPhone, they should opt for allowing a 3x4 and also a larger bottom bar that has less icons and larger text.
If you enjoy your iPhone and iPad as is, I am honestly happy for you. For some of us, we are not so lucky and sadly we have to look elsewhere or put on glasses to read our iPhones, then take them off when done all because of itsy bitsy fonts to look pretty and spacious on the screen real estate - sigh.
While some may say there are special features that one can select to make some text larger, the reality is that there is no reason to have the menu screens have small fonts to the point of being just plain ridiculous. When a non Apple cell phone is easier to read at a glance than the iPad Mini and even some screens on the iPad it is quite evident Apple chose form over function.
Btw, when I returned my iPad Mini, the guy at the Apple store told me that in two days, 7 people returned theirs for exactly the same reason.
Apple makes some really wonderful products but there is no excuse for not having a feature that allows for directly changing the layout for larger text/fonts. Rather than a 4x5 matrix of icons on the main screen of the iPhone, they should opt for allowing a 3x4 and also a larger bottom bar that has less icons and larger text.
If you enjoy your iPhone and iPad as is, I am honestly happy for you. For some of us, we are not so lucky and sadly we have to look elsewhere or put on glasses to read our iPhones, then take them off when done all because of itsy bitsy fonts to look pretty and spacious on the screen real estate - sigh.
Renzatic
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I believe they only designed the icons, not the interface itself.
Krazy Bill
macrumors 68030
There is absolutely no freaking way Apple is going to make an iPad the same size as my feet. What the hell are people going to do with that beast? Will it come with wheels and a trailer hitch? The Smart Cover will look like the drapes in your living room and cost $200.
I just don't see the point.
I just don't see the point.
LV426
macrumors 68000
How about squeeze and release to make the phone bigger on demand. Remember, you heard it here first.