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I just down loaded it onto my iPad and iPhone.
It's different! They changed it up enough that I have to figure out how to do simple tasks again like how to shut down programs. No more double-click on home, hold on icon and hit the X. :( Anyone? Yeah... Google it.
I think I'll like it but it's the biggest learning curve for a new iOS revision to date.
Short version:
Swipe up...
Long version:
Double-click home to bring task list like normal... but now instead of holding all you do is swipe up.
Its great when you get to know it. Ive been using it for a couple months and love it.
The verdict is still out for me.
I like it so far, still learning some of the ins and outs.
I'm not a "fanboy," so I guess I'll have to keep my comments to myself.
Anyone else have non-Apple accessories that don't work with IOS7?
Only my 10 foot usb-charge cable, but I think that may be because the orange cats chewed through the plug end... It doesn't pop up the non-supported accessory warning. All my $1.50 itechdeals cables seem to work fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrx74
Haven't felt the overwhelming urge to upgrade just yet.
Is there anything big in this release that I should care about? I know the icon appearance has changed...
It's on my workphone. What's so great about it?
Mainly just a few new feasibility options. You can bring up most of your settings with a quick up swipe. You can turn on and off bluetooth, wifi, etc without having to go through menus now. There is a built in compass and flashlight so no ad ridden apps for those anymore. The theme has changed, but the color theme is based on your wallpaper. So if you have a bright colorful wallpaper the theme is that way, so all the pictures online from apple were this way to make it pop. You can tone it down with milder wallpaper.
Just the facts
How to bypass ios7 lockscreen
Application iOS 6.1.3 iOS 7.0 GM
Safari 1.13 seconds 2.05 seconds
Camera 1.9 seconds 2.63 seconds
Settings 1.31 seconds 1.88 seconds
Mail 1.0 seconds 1.50 seconds
Messages 1.57 seconds 2.80 seconds
Calendar 1.23 seconds 1.78 seconds
Phone 0.67 seconds 2.37 seconds
Cold boot to lock screen 31.14 seconds 45.13 seconds
http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-conten...hone-4.004.png
^ Contradictory charts...
I notice the battery life is longer. iRadio is built into iTune and works well. the only thing I missed is the current temp displayed on the icon in the old iOS.
If you swipe down to pull notifications, current temp is in the Today screen.Quote:
Originally Posted by gabkwong
Ota upgrade bricked my wife's 4s. Just what I needed. A visit to th "geniuses" got it reset to factory... Great. I got her an S4 this evening ;).
Android...
I'll stick to my HTC One.
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Did you have it backed up?Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
Who let in all the android nerds? ::BigWhack
I am am liking it now that I've used it.
Magma and I had this discussion a few months ago when he got the iOS7 Beta. It's nice to see iOS finally has some of the features and GUI layout that Android users have enjoyed for a long time (2+ yrs)
Granted I have always been a Nexus Android user, so I'm not too familiar with all the manufacturer/carrier skin stuff(crap) like TouchWiz and the like.
If that involves the pos iTunes no. Some stuff was in the cloud. Luckily her contacts were in Google.Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
Picked up a 5s Friday morning. I wanted to see how fast iOS7 was on the 64 bit CPU. Very impressed.
Overall review of iOS7 is positive. Some of the tasks are a little more difficult to find but not too bad.
Concur.Quote:
Originally Posted by ken_o
Touch ID is nice too. Seamless unlock now.
The fingerprint scanner has already been hacked. I say this not because I'm worried the iPhone 5S may be less secure but as an intriguing curiosity. Unless you're carrying government secrets, I wouldn't be worried about someone going to all that trouble just to access your Facebook page or selfies.
120 fps 720p slow motion video. 5S. Not my video. iOS7 content, since it comes with the new phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd-cBSTxMoM#action=share
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Originally Posted by OZMDD