Much has been said about Sir Jonathon Ive rebuilding the iOS from ground up to bring added features and not just cosmetic changes. According to sources, it wasn’t as easy as it may seem, from Apple pulling in more engineers from thier OS X team to finish iOS 7 before the WWDC deadline to allegations that flat looking iOS is a rip-off of Android & WP8.
To put our case further let’s revisit both iOS versions side by side:
iOS 7 – Lockscreen:
Lock screen gives you all the space in the world by removing the bottom slide to lock and the top bar with time and other details, much of an Android looking lockscreen
The transparent theme which runs all through iOS 7 starts from the lockscreen itself giving it a lively feeling.
The clock sits straight on top of the wallpaper and sliding to open goes from the bottom up as opposed to with the old metal catch bar.
Point to be noted is the unlocking mechanism has changed from the good old ‘Slide to Unlock’ to Android-esque ‘Slide Upwards’.
iOS 7 – Homescreen:
Once you unlock any device it’s the homescreen that does all the magic and the general look and feel of the iOS 7 is definitely distinctive from its previous versions.
Set up of dark warning bars, complex symbols and shadowed lettering have been replace with complimenting transparency, less difficult application symbols, transparent bars and even white content.
iOS 7 – Notifications:
iOS 7 – Photos:
iOS 7 – Messages:
iOS 7 – Multitasking:
iOS 7 – Folders:
iOS 7 – Camera:
iOS 7 – Command Center:
iOS 7 – AirDop:
iOS 7 – Weather:
iOS 7 Other Improvements:
- Siri – In iOS 7 gets a new look, a new sound, and new capabilities. It emphasizes an updated interface that blurs into perspective —on top of whatever’s on your screen. A more characteristic discourse design —in another female or male voice —is even simpler to grasp. Siri is speedier at noting inquiries and checks more sources, for example Bing, Wikipedia, and Twitter. Furthermore it tackles additional errands, such as returning calls, playing voicemail, regulating itunes Radio, and the sky is the limit from there.
- AppStore – Apps Near Me —another characteristic of the App Store —reveals to you an accumulation of well known applications pertinent to your present area. Also another Kids classification spotlights the best applications for kids dependent upon age. iOS 7 additionally stays up with the latest immediately, so you don’t need to trouble. An additional reward of programmed redesigns: no more small red sign asking for your consideration.
- Safari – Is the new Chrome for iOS, Browsing is bigger, better, and more beautiful with Safari in iOS 7. Buttons and bars — like the unified smart search field — stay hidden until you scroll to reveal them. So you see more content than ever on your screen. And with a swipe, you can go back or forward a page. It’s all designed so nothing gets in your way or slows you down.
- iTunes Radio – Only available in the US but here is FYI, iTunes Radio features streaming radio stations you’ll love from day one — from the best selection of music. The more you listen, the more personalized it becomes. And it’s available on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, and Apple TV for free. It’s radio re-imagined. Not to forget all of it always synced on your iCloud and can be played on all your devices.