There are some big changes in iOS 7, but they aren't limited to the fresh new look. Some of the more common tasks have changed. In today's quick tip, here's how to search in iOS 7. Using iOS 6, search could be accessed by swiping right from the home screen. This is great if you don't have a large … [Read more...]
iOS 7 GUI PSD Now Available
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple has said that iOS 7 will be released sometime this fall. With a radically new interface, developers will undoubtedly be on the fast track to updating their apps using the design elements that are evident throughout iOS 7. For those looking to start prototyping their new apps, Applidium has … [Read more...]
Polarizing
June 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
Just prior to WWDC 13', John Gruber said the changes coming in iOS 7 would be polarizing, which in a word, encapsulates reactions to the user interface of Apple's next major software release. Any change would have had resulted in some level of discontent, with some actually mourning the loss of … [Read more...]
Visual comparison of homescreens on all major smartphone platforms
June 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
We know that iOS is a major departure from everything we've known since the inception of the iPhone, but how does it compare with other major platforms. Below is a visual comparison of homescreens for all the major platforms and BlackBerry. From left to right ( iOS 7, iOS 6, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, … [Read more...]
iOS 7 Multitasking Brings Back Fond Memories of webOS
June 10, 2013 by 3 Comments
Did you catch the demonstration of the new method of multitasking in iOS 7? It's been completely revamped and is reminiscent of the ill-fated, but relatively awesome webOS multitasking, using the cards metaphor. Not only is it incredibly slick, but most will find it much more efficient than what … [Read more...]
iOS 7 Features Apple Didn’t Announce Today
June 10, 2013 by 3 Comments
Apple spent quite a bit of time talking about the design philosophy of iOS 7 along with some of the big new features that include Control Center. As with previous versions of iOS, what we see today will evolve over the new few weeks and months. There will be a host of new unannounced features that … [Read more...]
How to use Control Center on iPhone in iOS 7
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple today announced a feature that had previously been available on jailbroken iPhones and ahem, Android. Apple now offers access to important features like WiFi, Bluetooth and more. Often referred to as quick toggles, here's how to use to Control Center on iPhone and iPad in iOS 7. … [Read more...]
Poll: What do you think of iOS 7?
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Now that iOS 7 is official, we want to know your thoughts. Feature set aside, let's use this poll to focus on the design elements. These are by far the most drastic changes to the interface since the iPhone was first announced. Do you absolutely love it? Need more time or a test drive? Are you … [Read more...]
Apple Introduces iOS 7 Featuring Entirely New Interface
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Apple today introduced iOS 7. Tim Cook called it "The biggest change to iOS, since the introduction of iPhone, featuring a stunning new interface." The interface makes heavy use of flat design elements, as had been previous rumored. The wholesale removal of skeuomorphic elements is apparent, in … [Read more...]
Apple Has Paid Out 10 Billion Dollars To Developers
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
At today's WWDC keynote, Tim Cook announced that Apple had paid out $10 billion to developers over the past five years. That number is three times as much as all other platforms combined. The App Store celebrates its 5th birthday next month. The App Store now boasts 900,000 iPhone apps and 375,000 … [Read more...]
