Apple's iOS 7 said to be as flat as Windows Phone, with a lack of gloss and shine

posted by Alan F. / Apr 29, 2013, 5:35 PM

Apple's iOS 7 said to be as flat as Windows Phone, with a lack of gloss and shine

The old (L) and new look of the iOS podcast application

Apple fans, you wanted it and now you have it. According to those who have seen iOS 7, a redesigned version of the UI is on the way, designed by Jony Ive. The verdict is that those who have never seen iOS before will like it, while those familiar with the current version of iOS might be sorry that that they opened their mouth and called for a change.

Apparently gone is the gloss and the shine of previous iOS builds, leaving a "flat" look that is said to resemble Windows Phone with its simplicity and lack of textures on digital images of real-life items. Take a look at the old and new design used by Apple for its podcast app and you can see the change from a life-like reel to reel recorder to the current design. Despite the changes, iOS 7 remains intuitive and easy to use. The code name for iOS 7is Innsbruck and brings all new icons for native apps along with newly designed tool bars and tab bars.

Apple is said to also be looking at working on a way that users can glance at the screen to get information. Hmm. That almost sounds like the function of a widget. WWDC 2013 runs from June 10th through the 14th and iOS 7 is expected to be unveiled then. And with the two major proponents of skeumorphic design inside Apple now gone (Steve Jobs and Scott Forstall), you can expect some big changes in the look and feel of iOS 7.

source: 9to5Mac

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81 Comments

1. jaymulli

Posts: 20; Member since: Apr 09, 2013

This could be either great in the way of change for ios or it could go horribly wrong if not done correctly, either way there in no middle ground in this one.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 5:37 PM 34

39. Mxyzptlk unregistered

This is innovation happening.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 7:39 PM 4

43. omar300

Posts: 210; Member since: Jun 24, 2012

i have to agree. finally apple is changing. something they hate is a change. so i like that they are improving their mind set.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 8:10 PM 2

47. sprockkets

Posts: 1612; Member since: Jan 16, 2012

Says the person who more than likely never saw a reel to reel player in his life...

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 8:26 PM 3

64. -box-

Posts: 3991; Member since: Jan 04, 2012

Copying yet again? Sure it is apple-innovative but not industry-innovative. Bwah. Hah. Hah. WP FTW

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 11:40 PM 10

65. volcano

Posts: 348; Member since: Jan 25, 2013

you call copying windows phone innovation /facepalm

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 11:46 PM 8

75. cdgoin

Posts: 614; Member since: Jul 28, 2010

Exactly..

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 8:24 AM 0

66. ddurand

Posts: 7; Member since: Apr 13, 2012

obvious sarcasm was obvious. LOL

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 12:04 AM 5

70. Commentator

Posts: 3722; Member since: Aug 16, 2011

You haven't been around here for very long have you...?

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 1:00 AM 5

54. 9thWonderful

Posts: 232; Member since: Jan 24, 2013

luckily i have an iPad...so i'll be able to preview the update on that before i jump in head first.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 9:21 PM 4

77. anywherehome

Posts: 971; Member since: Dec 13, 2011

The lack of basic features: 1) no default app selection 2) no free copy file 3) no free open any object 4) just icons 5) stolen statusbar will fix a "nicer" look? They really must think their customers are very limited :-)

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 10:22 AM 5

79. Bilpocalypse

Posts: 301; Member since: Oct 13, 2012

Their customers "are" limited.

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 10:52 AM 7

2. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

I honestly can't wait to see what they come up with, but I will call it like I see it...no sugar coating. Apple had better deliver, cuz now that I've tried the s4...the HTC One is looking like my next purchase.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 5:46 PM 26

7. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

You chose the HTC One? What led you to the One over the S4?

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 5:52 PM 10

17. javac

Posts: 102; Member since: Mar 04, 2013

He likes to test the devices out and see which one he likes more. There is nothing wrong with that at all. I have the droid Dna but im probably giong to get the s4 and keep my dna till i decide which one i like more. There is nothing wrong with see which device you like better.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 6:14 PM 15

22. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

+1 javac

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 6:42 PM 6

57. Nathan_ingx

Posts: 4769; Member since: Mar 07, 2012

Who the fcuk gave you those red thumbs? I wonder if they have pea sized brains! Jezz...cut the man some slack! Stupid fanboys!!

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 10:01 PM 9

61. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

It was a question, not me bashing him. People on this site literally need to read carefully. All I asked was his opinion in why he chose to go with the HTC One, meaning what grabbed him in making his decision. No bashing, hatred, or insult was intended.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 11:17 PM 8

67. javac

Posts: 102; Member since: Mar 04, 2013

The reason I said that was more because of the thumbs down i knew would be thrown around as soon as i read his and your comment. To be honest I hate that everyone on here attacks everyone without being educated about everything themselves. I personally work at Verizon selling these phones every day. I just want people to get the device that suits them best. IDC if that the iphone5s, galaxy s4 or the revere. as long as they are educated and they can answer why that phone is the one they want. Im thinking about writing articles for Phonearena just because there is so much bias that it kills me to watch people post things that are incredibly miss leading.

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 12:10 AM 1

21. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Not chose, but may be "choosing". The s4 I tried out had a lot of lag, and none of the gestures worked when I tried them. They were delayed to the point where I got frustrated, and just used my finger. Also the video camera has no auto compression/auto edit so if the file is too large it simply says can't attach, file size too large, which I don't like. The One performed flawlessly Smurf, it was plain and simply the better working phone. I honestly think Sammy made a mistake by cramming in sooo much, and not upping the ram. The HTC One is very beautiful, and smooth bro...just being honest.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 6:41 PM 14

25. Hemlocke unregistered

The guys at celltraderonline were mixed about the S4, but I haven't heard of anyone who has had much luck with all of the gestures. Given that Android, TW, and system apps make up over 8GB of internal storage, I could see lag being a problem.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 6:46 PM 4

28. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Yep that's another thing I don't like, AT&T only sells the 16 gig rite now, and you only get 9 gigs. I'll catch hella flack for this, but even with a 64 gig sd I'd still want more internal storage. If I get an s4 I'd have AT&T order me a 32 gig.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 6:49 PM 2

51. andynaija

Posts: 1255; Member since: Sep 08, 2012

Whats TW?

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 8:45 PM 0

78. JunkCreek

Posts: 407; Member since: Jul 13, 2012

Touch Wizz Samsung's Android UI name.

posted on Apr 30, 2013, 10:27 AM 1

35. blingblingthing

Posts: 945; Member since: Oct 23, 2012

I agree Jedii. Fron what I've seen from the S4 and HTC One videos, the HTC definitely is more snappy hile S4 has its delayed animations. I definitely would would go with a HTC one over a S4.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 7:20 PM 2

37. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

That's what I'm thinking too bro

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 7:36 PM 1

36. tedkord

Posts: 17307; Member since: Jun 17, 2009

Are you in the US? From the little I've read, the Exynos/PowerVR international version is the big brother.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 7:29 PM 0

38. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Yeah I'm in Vegas Ted. We got the snapdragon version. I seriously think there's more features than RAM though Ted.

posted on Apr 29, 2013, 7:38 PM 1

40. KFear

Posts: 170; Member since: Feb 06, 2012

Ton and Tons of bloatware. It's insane. A lot of it can be disabled, and if rooted, uninstalled. Still, if you only disable and ignore the gimmicks, it's an amazing phone. I bet you anything that samsung goes for a more dumbed down approach next, like HTC did with the One.