What has Google just done?!?

[guinnkevinr]

What's the point of having that Rant topic if everyone still creates new topics to repeat the same thing 50 other people have already said. We get it. We like this phone. Lets get back to helping one another.

Thanks.

 

[anon5664829]

Considering neither Apple's software nor their hardware has evolved all that far from the first iPhone, I don't think I would agree on the outdated part. Yes there have been changes and improvements here and there, but mostly they just put in a faster chip and better camera each time. When I think of an iPhone, I just don't think of state of the art these days. I keep hoping they will change that, but each year I get disappointed. Maybe this year they will step it up a little. I would like to see more innovation from them. Innovation that I know they are capable of. But right now I feel that Motorola and others are pushing the envelope and trying new things and doing what Apple should be doing.

IOS 7. But yeah I kinda see your point they are playing it safe. not the same Apple that wowed me by the iPhone 4.

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[roadkizzle]

IOS 7. But yeah I kinda see your point they are playing it safe. not the same Apple that wowed me by the iPhone 4.

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How is iOS 7 really any different than iOS 6 other than Apple changing all the icons and background images? I understand they have the "Parrallax" wallpaper but that seems like it'll be more annoying to me than anything.

 

[jschu22]

Parralax is such a minor piece of iOS 7 that it being mentioned is laughable. I'm not going to list the changes as the last thing I come to a forum for, be it Android or Apple related, is objectivity. I'd only be wasting my time.

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[tanknitrous]

How is iOS 7 really any different than iOS 6 other than Apple changing all the icons and background images? I understand they have the "Parrallax" wallpaper but that seems like it'll be more annoying to me than anything.

-There's little changes here and there. I've been using iOS7 since the first beta, and I have to be honest, it's already grown stale TO ME. That would be why I'm here, weighing options between the Moto and the Maxx. When iOS7 is released, on what looks to be Sept. 10th people will fawn over it for a while of course, but they'll get tired of it as well. The best things about it are the pull down and pull up menus which Android has had for a long time. For iOS users, it will feel new and different. I'm in the camp that is just tired of a 4 inch screen. Don't need anything huge, but just a bit bigger, and that's why I'm straying.

 

[roadkizzle]

Yeah, the thing that interested me the most from what I've seen of iOS 7 was the quick settings shade that is pulled up from the bottom. At first it appeared to only work on the home screens, but have I heard it correctly that it actually works everywhere in the OS in all apps? That has been the only thing that actually appeared to be an actual benefit to the usage of the iPhones.

I'm very excited about getting 4.2 JB so I can have the settings panel from the notification shade (although I wonder what all settings will be in there and if it'll be customizable) and the lockscreen widgets. That looks like the best place for a weekly calendar or Google Now because my work frustratingly will not allow me to use my personal device for work.

 

[Pollster]

Considering neither Apple's software nor their hardware has evolved all that far from the first iPhone, I don't think I would agree on the outdated part. Yes there have been changes and improvements here and there, but mostly they just put in a faster chip and better camera each time. When I think of an iPhone, I just don't think of state of the art these days. I keep hoping they will change that, but each year I get disappointed. Maybe this year they will step it up a little. I would like to see more innovation from them. Innovation that I know they are capable of. But right now I feel that Motorola and others are pushing the envelope and trying new things and doing what Apple should be doing.

The iPhone is the AOL of our times.
A place where people can go for something that doesn't change or scare you with the possibility of running into something unpredictable.

 

[JungleLarry]

What's the point of having that Rant topic if everyone still creates new topics to repeat the same thing 50 other people have already said. We get it. We like this phone. Lets get back to helping one another.

Thanks.

The rant thread was made last week. This thread was created on the day of the announcement.

But don't worry, people will still complain about specs for a while.

 

[JungleLarry]

How is iOS 7 really any different than iOS 6 other than Apple changing all the icons and background images? I understand they have the "Parrallax" wallpaper but that seems like it'll be more annoying to me than anything.

General system management seems to be a big improvement. Really like what they're did with notifications and the control menu, even if they did steal a few ideas from other operating systems. But I also like that they did that as well. The tech industry is a better place when companies build off good ideas and abandon the bad ones. As always, iOS 7 looks top notch in the design department to boot.

Don't get me wrong, it's all very iterative from an Android user perspective, but iPeeple will be thrilled.

 

[anon(847090)]

How is iOS 7 really any different than iOS 6 other than Apple changing all the icons and background images? I understand they have the "Parrallax" wallpaper but that seems like it'll be more annoying to me than anything.

The difference is Apple just replaced the old launcher with a new one just like hundreds of launcher on Playstore.
They also updated all the apps just like all google apps which got updated over the past 6 months like Youtube,maps,Gmail,Google+,Google Drive,Music,Movies,Books,Magazine,Hangouts(from gtalk)

 

[anon5664829]

Full multitasking. No safari tab limit, vaster sharing API,more camera API's, control centre, siri can now toggle Bluetooth,WiFi, 3G etc, much more reliable Siri, pulls from more sourcrs , do not disturb mode now can be active while the screen is on. 60fps video recording plus leaks suggest 120fps possibly for slow motion video mode. Swipe with one finger to go back throughout the whole OS. Brand new physics engine. Unlimited apps in folders. Much better redesigned camera app. Redesigned(and more feature full) Safari. Open GL bump.

That's just all I can think the top of my head. If you guys looked past the redesign you would see a vastly improved iOS. But you guys don't.

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[anon5664829]

Read my post above. You are so misinformed it's not even funny.

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[planoman]

Why is everyone complaining about price??????????????
before they announced anything... what did the people say....
"I will support american made products" and now what..... we just get complainers....
Hate to break it to you... but if its made here, it probably will cost more.

I was one saying I would support American made but in the end the Moto X is not my type of phone. Not so much the specs or price. I actually went to ATT to see a 32 GB model and they said I had to order it. I just wanted to buy it. Anyways in reality, I do not really want a phone to talk to. I do not really like to talk to my phone like voice searches etc...I went with a S4 Google Edition instead.

 

[snookiesnoo]

It's so clear, to me, that Motorola is still run by Motorola and not Google. The Moto X is a clear example.

Also, a Google Play Edition? Really, Motorola?

Almost all the Motorola Management has been replaced by Google management. It's run by Google.


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[snookiesnoo]

The difference is Apple just replaced the old launcher with a new one just like hundreds of launcher on Playstore.
They also updated all the apps just like all google apps which got updated over the past 6 months like Youtube,maps,Gmail,Google+,Google Drive,Music,Movies,Books,Magazine,Hangouts(from gtalk)

You have a lot to learn about iOS 7.


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[anon5664829]

How is iOS 7 really any different than iOS 6 other than Apple changing all the icons and background images? I understand they have the "Parrallax" wallpaper but that seems like it'll be more annoying to me than anything.

Full multitasking. No safari tab limit, vaster sharing API,more camera API's, control centre, siri can now toggle Bluetooth,WiFi, 3G etc, much more reliable Siri, pulls from more sourcrs , do not disturb mode now can be active while the screen is on. 60fps video recording plus leaks suggest 120fps possibly for slow motion video mode. Swipe with one finger to go back throughout the whole OS. Brand new physics engine. Unlimited apps in folders. Much better redesigned camera app. Redesigned(and more feature full) Safari. Open GL bump.

That's just all I can think the top of my head. If you guys looked past the redesign you would see a vastly improved iOS. But you guys don't.

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[Aquila]

Full multitasking. No safari tab limit, vaster sharing API,more camera API's, control centre, siri can now toggle Bluetooth,WiFi, 3G etc, much more reliable Siri, pulls from more sourcrs , do not disturb mode now can be active while the screen is on. 60fps video recording plus leaks suggest 120fps possibly for slow motion video mode. Swipe with one finger to go back throughout the whole OS. Brand new physics engine. Unlimited apps in folders. Much better redesigned camera app. Redesigned(and more feature full) Safari. Open GL bump.

That's just all I can think the top of my head. If you guys looked past the redesign you would see a vastly improved iOS. But you guys don't.

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I'm trying dude, stop pressuring me! /s

I get to the lower case "i" and then I'm confused. I still stand by my initial assessment, if you recall it: From iOS6 to iOS7 the upgrade is huge. From Jelly Bean to iOS it's much less impressive. For someone like me that's fully excluded from the Apple ecosystem, jumping out of the Play Store and into the Apple universe isn't as appealing and there are not many functionality gaps that would inspire the jump. For people that already exist in both, right now is a pretty exciting time to watch these systems evolve.

 

[Dregur]

I'm trying dude, stop pressuring me! /s

I get to the lower case "i" and then I'm confused. I still stand by my initial assessment, if you recall it: From iOS6 to iOS7 the upgrade is huge. From Jelly Bean to iOS it's much less impressive. For someone like me that's fully excluded from the Apple ecosystem, jumping out of the Play Store and into the Apple universe isn't as appealing and there are not many functionality gaps that would inspire the jump. For people that already exist in both, right now is a pretty exciting time to watch these systems evolve.

Count me as one that's in both ecosystems. It's odd though, for my phone, I could, and will never, consider an iPhone. It's something that I find very personal. I use it every day and I want it to represent me in a weird metaphysical way. I want it reflect to how I see the technology.

For a tablet, I really could care less. I just want it to work, and work well. I don't really want to customize it per say. I want apps that work, and apps that are plentiful in it's variety. It's the primary reason why I use an iPad. I thought about a Nexus 10, but I couldn't get past the fact the Nexus 10 just wasn't quite there yet. I might change my mind a couple years down the line, but Android tablets really need to pick up their game to catch up to the iPad at the 10 inch battle.

 

[anon5664829]

I'm trying dude, stop pressuring me! /s

I get to the lower case "i" and then I'm confused. I still stand by my initial assessment, if you recall it: From iOS6 to iOS7 the upgrade is huge. From Jelly Bean to iOS it's much less impressive. For someone like me that's fully excluded from the Apple ecosystem, jumping out of the Play Store and into the Apple universe isn't as appealing and there are not many functionality gaps that would inspire the jump. For people that already exist in both, right now is a pretty exciting time to watch these systems evolve.

I'm not saying android didn't have most of those features. But saying iOS 7 is a small upgrade and only improvement is aesthetics, that's what pisses me off.

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[Aquila]

I'm not saying android didn't have most of those features. But saying iOS 7 is a small upgrade and only improvement is aesthetics, that's what pisses me off.

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If you think about it, comparing 4.2.2 to 4.3 vs iOS6 to iOS7... iOS7 may not be "caught up" to 4.2 (IN MY OPINION), but it closed the gap far more than 4.3 widened it.