It needs a face lift big time. A matrix of icons isn't for the last 4 years isn't exactly cutting edge anymore.
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Who thinks iOS is fine how it is??
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As an android fanboy
I know this comment most likely will just get looked over. But i think the suggestion I have for iOS would be very useful. I think a 1-2gb separate partition on the drive would be awesome. This could be for saving documents and other files from internet and web. This would also give the user access to this from their computers. It can also allow for blue toothing songs and other things to the phone. On the iPad it could be able to directly interact with that partition to allow for the ability to save and download music on to the device from the internet then add it to the iPod app directly from the device.
I know this comment most likely will just get looked over. But i think the suggestion I have for iOS would be very useful. I think a 1-2gb separate partition on the drive would be awesome. This could be for saving documents and other files from internet and web. This would also give the user access to this from their computers. It can also allow for blue toothing songs and other things to the phone. On the iPad it could be able to directly interact with that partition to allow for the ability to save and download music on to the device from the internet then add it to the iPod app directly from the device.
What I want to see added to the iOS?
1. Wireless/ota itunes, and a file system that you can use to drag and drop media into. Not like on a Mac where you see system files and other stuff, but just a users home folder. A place that all apps can access and load and save files from/to. That way if you have a document, it doesn't have to exist inside of each app in order to access it. (1 copy in DropBox, 1 in Pages, 1 in DocsToGo, etc.) Also it means that Apples apps would be able to share files with DropBox or any other file syncing service. Then we can rid of the file sharing in iTunes and instead just have the disk show up as an external drive. And users would be free to drag and drop videos and photos from any PC directly into the iPhone's video/photos folder without having to go through iTunes and syncing everything.
It sucks that the users can't just simply drag and drop a photo from a friend's computer into the Phone. It's also a shame that when plugged in, W7/OSX do not recognize and use the iPhone as a 32GB/64GB Mass/USB Storage Device with access to the file system. Adding a file system would let users add files (via Bluetooth, iTunes apps, Dropbox and other Apps), delete and rename music, videos from their iPhones directly. It would let users download files from Safari(or other apps) and store them on the phone in a centralized location, then be able to access them without Safari on my Mac/PC for easy file sharing/swapping. And it would let us organize the 100+ photos and videos on our iPhones into separate folders/albums. It would even let people delete individual text messages and phone calls. And most importantly it would let people organize videos, music, photos (into albums), and documents (PDF, DOC, PAGES), and other files and easily add them as email attachments on the phone itself.
2. Everything listed here... https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1021233/
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1. Wireless/ota itunes, and a file system that you can use to drag and drop media into. Not like on a Mac where you see system files and other stuff, but just a users home folder. A place that all apps can access and load and save files from/to. That way if you have a document, it doesn't have to exist inside of each app in order to access it. (1 copy in DropBox, 1 in Pages, 1 in DocsToGo, etc.) Also it means that Apples apps would be able to share files with DropBox or any other file syncing service. Then we can rid of the file sharing in iTunes and instead just have the disk show up as an external drive. And users would be free to drag and drop videos and photos from any PC directly into the iPhone's video/photos folder without having to go through iTunes and syncing everything.
It sucks that the users can't just simply drag and drop a photo from a friend's computer into the Phone. It's also a shame that when plugged in, W7/OSX do not recognize and use the iPhone as a 32GB/64GB Mass/USB Storage Device with access to the file system. Adding a file system would let users add files (via Bluetooth, iTunes apps, Dropbox and other Apps), delete and rename music, videos from their iPhones directly. It would let users download files from Safari(or other apps) and store them on the phone in a centralized location, then be able to access them without Safari on my Mac/PC for easy file sharing/swapping. And it would let us organize the 100+ photos and videos on our iPhones into separate folders/albums. It would even let people delete individual text messages and phone calls. And most importantly it would let people organize videos, music, photos (into albums), and documents (PDF, DOC, PAGES), and other files and easily add them as email attachments on the phone itself.
2. Everything listed here... https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1021233/
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Regarding notifications, how about something like this:
http://vimeo.com/21208357
http://iosnotifications.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/ios-notifications-concept/
iOS notifications concept
by Andreas
March 18, 2011
There are a lot of really great concepts for iPhone notifications, but they all seem to stray away from what is the look and feel of iOS. So my idea is pretty simple, I have created a concept using only the existing graphical resources of iOS, short of a few few exceptions. But I still feel that they are in bounds of the visual philosophy.
Notifications
Let’s get the obvious out of the bag first, the notification system in place today is kind of intrusive. The popups are so in my face that I have pretty much opted out of every notification I can. There is however another way to inform the user of an event such as an incoming message. The app switcher popup isn’t quite as intrusive as the current popup. It would be great to use for notifications.
Note that this popup is smaller then the app switcher and it doesn't grey out the rest of the interface
Today apple use it to display active applications and if you scroll left they show controls for the iPod app. I think there is room for the last notification you received also.
The app icon is basically a mash up of the settings icon and the current notifications symbol in settings. The reason for this that I feel that notifications is system service.
When I started thinking about how to improve the notification system I felt almost immediately that Apple is all about apps, so why not make an app that handles this task.
Take Settings for example, one would think that the entrance to this would be more integrated into the system, but in Apples case they view it as just any other app. Therefore you as a user can choose whether this is important to you or not, i.e. noteworthy of a first page placement or even quick launch bar.
Having one app that handles all notifications also reduce the time you have to spend hunting them all in various apps.
iPhone with notifications
Notice that it summarize all the notifications and then present them in the red indicator badge. The great thing about having notifications in an app is that you can move it around just as you can with all other standard apps.
The app itself is very straight forward. Your notifications is structured in three simple views. The first is a list view in order to get an overview. The second is an extended view where you can read the full messages just like in an RSS news feed. And the third is notifications grouped by app, this way if you get 10 mails and 15 Facebook wall posts you can still find your 2 SMS messages quickly.
In all views you can also clear all notifications. Note that this only clears the notification, the actual messages is still there. You can also choose edit and delete specific notifications or groups.
When you press (or touch) any of the specific notifications you will automatically activate the appropriate action. For example:
A message will show you the message.
A missed call will call the recipient.
A program update will bring you to the program page in the Appstore.
A wall post in Facebook will bring you to that specific wall post thread.
You can’t answer a message directly from the app, because that would simply destroy the purpose of every other communication app and it would also add to complexity of this app.
Settings
Settings for notifications is located inside the Settings app where it currently resides. I have a few additions, first of all, better security with the option of not displaying notifications on the lock screen. Right now (4.3), if you get an sms message it will show up on the lock screen in the form of a popup for all to see (if they have direct access to your phone).
Note that Angry birds is the beginning of your app list
I’ve also included the setting of turning off popup notifications for full screen apps. I define a “full screen app” as an app that covers up the operator bar. This usually means games, but could be others also. You can also turn of notifications on a app to app basis, as you can today.
Lock screen
I thought long and hard about notifications on the lock screen. Apple is doing it already, only it’s one at a time and you can’t really act on it (that I know). I felt that the space between the clock and lock bar could be used more effectively. So I started adding more notifications in almost the same style as the app. I took away the time and date to clean up the impression a bit. It’s just glanceable information, and it’s also in chronological order.
These are the four latest unattended notifications.
I was looking at the lock screen and felt that you simply had to be able to act on the individual notifications, but how? Just enabling the ability to click a notification seems dangerous. Pocket calling would increase ten foldThen it dawned on me, why not slide the app icon in the same way you slide to unlock. This way it’s a reduced risk of accidentally calling your boss at a Friday night.
Listening to people complain that they don't have certain features RIGHT NOW is annoying, especially when we all know Apple is working on them. People like you who "demand upgrades" don't get it. The point I was making was directly related to the original post. If you think the core of iOS is flawed, or another OS will leapfrog it in areas that are important to you ...go elsewhere. If you think Apple is on the right track ...shut up and enjoy the ride. They aren't going to change iOS because you "demand it" anyway. When android, etc. comes out with great new feature that would benefit iOS users, Apple will respond. If they don't, people will leave. Getting it right > Getting it now
Me, I've got more faith in Apple to deliver a great consumer experience than anyone else. WebOS would be second on the list, then WinPhone, then Android, then RIM.
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If you have more faith in Apple, don't read this thread. I'd hardly call it complain when the topic of the convo was 'what are somethings you'd like to see in iOS 5'
That's just joining into a conversation with people with interests similar to your own.
If you have more faith in Apple, don't read this thread. I'd hardly call it complain when the topic of the convo was 'what are somethings you'd like to see in iOS 5'
That's just joining into a conversation with people with interests similar to your own.
To be honest, I really miss android.
After the initial "wow cool I have a new shiny iPhone 4" phase, I have come to really notice the glaring weaknesses of ios.
1) Everything is tied down (using iphone as mem stick, everything goes through itunes, no ota updates)
2) The app store. The app store is great for someone who loves to spend money, for people like my self who like to pay a lot for the product initially then leave it at that the app store sucks. To get a half decent app on the iphone cost money whereas on android most devs offer their apps for free (and of a much much higher quality than the free apps with apple's store).
also, the implementation of the app store id is so annoying. Why do i need to type my password in for every little download (updates, and free items), it should only need to come up when i want to BUY something...
3) Customization. I dont think much needs to be said here because the only thing customizable on ios is the new background customization! wow! /sarcasm
-i want to be able to change keyboards (swype, shapewriter, ect.)
-Have full control with notifications (popups, sounds, ect.)
-lockscreen
-homescreen
- everything!
4) Widgets. These are so sweetly implemented on android and seeing how apple perfected these on mac osx I am dumbfounded as to why they are not on ios.
5)Notification bar. On android the top bar can be slid down to see notifications, launch notifications, and in some versions control blutooth, brightness, sound, orientation, wifi, gps, ect.
This is perhaps the #1 i miss because of how useful it is.
6)The homescreen is also hideous. having all your apps grided on the homescreen is so ugly and outdated. A clean screen with widgets and an app drawer does wonders.
You can be sure that my next phone will be an android again unless apple makes serious improvements in these areas 9but by then who knows how far ahead android will be from where it is now)
After the initial "wow cool I have a new shiny iPhone 4" phase, I have come to really notice the glaring weaknesses of ios.
1) Everything is tied down (using iphone as mem stick, everything goes through itunes, no ota updates)
2) The app store. The app store is great for someone who loves to spend money, for people like my self who like to pay a lot for the product initially then leave it at that the app store sucks. To get a half decent app on the iphone cost money whereas on android most devs offer their apps for free (and of a much much higher quality than the free apps with apple's store).
also, the implementation of the app store id is so annoying. Why do i need to type my password in for every little download (updates, and free items), it should only need to come up when i want to BUY something...
3) Customization. I dont think much needs to be said here because the only thing customizable on ios is the new background customization! wow! /sarcasm
-i want to be able to change keyboards (swype, shapewriter, ect.)
-Have full control with notifications (popups, sounds, ect.)
-lockscreen
-homescreen
- everything!
4) Widgets. These are so sweetly implemented on android and seeing how apple perfected these on mac osx I am dumbfounded as to why they are not on ios.
5)Notification bar. On android the top bar can be slid down to see notifications, launch notifications, and in some versions control blutooth, brightness, sound, orientation, wifi, gps, ect.
This is perhaps the #1 i miss because of how useful it is.
6)The homescreen is also hideous. having all your apps grided on the homescreen is so ugly and outdated. A clean screen with widgets and an app drawer does wonders.
You can be sure that my next phone will be an android again unless apple makes serious improvements in these areas 9but by then who knows how far ahead android will be from where it is now)
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I believe that since the release of the original iPhone several phones have been incredible and ten years ago I would have never imagined such mobile tech apple or other wise created would be possible. With that said I echo several others opinions on what could be done and will take it several steps further. I don't think that apples work is done until iOS takes the place of macs in one way or another.
I believe that since the release of the original iPhone several phones have been incredible and ten years ago I would have never imagined such mobile tech apple or other wise created would be possible. With that said I echo several others opinions on what could be done and will take it several steps further. I don't think that apples work is done until iOS takes the place of macs in one way or another.
As an app machine: excellent.
As a phone: sucks badly.
95% of my use is apps
5% is using the phone.
When I need to make a call, I NEED to make a call, not be frustrated by a poorly designed communicator.
Come on Apple, we know you can do it. Time to stop the procrastination and denial. Time to stop the finger pointing and blaming the carrier.
My other phones on the same network make great calls. Your phone should too.
It's funny that I come from android which has most of the things you all want, yet I do not want them.
I never use widgets, it's a waste of space IMO. Any vital info I need is in the statusbar (time, battery, signal, and date with jailbreak) and I do not want status updates or weather or music controls on my homescreen. If I need them, the app is one tap away.
I hate android notifications because they are so easy to ignore. I found myself never responding to texts that I meant to because I would just let them sit in the notification bar. I also like that when I get a text on ios I don't have to drag the bar down to view it. If it's important I respond, if not ignore. Whereas on android all I did was ignore. But this one is too personal because that's just how it works for me. You probably feel otherwise
I prefer the repo for installing apps. I hate sideloading because it makes it too hard to manage and keep up with updates.
The same people jailbreaking would be rooting on android which is essentially the same for their respective platforms so I don't see the big deal.
Now onto things that do need to change IMO. I should be able to edit and set ringtones of my music straight from the phone without tethering. I should be able to manage music on phone. Same with photos (really? I can't organize and make folders from the photo app?) . and they should indeed implement most of the popular tweaks found on Cydia.
I never use widgets, it's a waste of space IMO. Any vital info I need is in the statusbar (time, battery, signal, and date with jailbreak) and I do not want status updates or weather or music controls on my homescreen. If I need them, the app is one tap away.
I hate android notifications because they are so easy to ignore. I found myself never responding to texts that I meant to because I would just let them sit in the notification bar. I also like that when I get a text on ios I don't have to drag the bar down to view it. If it's important I respond, if not ignore. Whereas on android all I did was ignore. But this one is too personal because that's just how it works for me. You probably feel otherwise
I prefer the repo for installing apps. I hate sideloading because it makes it too hard to manage and keep up with updates.
The same people jailbreaking would be rooting on android which is essentially the same for their respective platforms so I don't see the big deal.
Now onto things that do need to change IMO. I should be able to edit and set ringtones of my music straight from the phone without tethering. I should be able to manage music on phone. Same with photos (really? I can't organize and make folders from the photo app?) . and they should indeed implement most of the popular tweaks found on Cydia.