Once you go iOS 7, you never go back

[V-Tech]

 

After three months of waiting, the public finally got its hands on Apple?s new iOS 7 software earlier this week. Surprisingly, since iOS 7 is such a severe change where the interface is concerned, the reception on social media has been overwhelmingly positive. There are definitely some people who aren?t very happy with iOS 7 though, and they?re not shy about it at all. Of course, iOS 7?s new design won?t be universally adored ? nothing ever is ? but there?s something important to keep in mind when updating to Apple?s new software and I?m not sure I stressed it enough in my iOS 7 review: Give it time.

 

When it comes to iOS 7, first impressions aren?t everything. In terms of the graphics that make up the user interface, every single line, shape, bar, button and color has been changed. Everything.

 

It?s a lot to take in for longtime iOS users and for many, it will take some time to get used to. But give it time.

 

For me, it took about three or four days before it clicked. For some, it will take longer and for others, it will happen right away. I didn?t dislike iOS 7 before then, but after about four days I looked at my iPhone and really knew there was no going back. Seriously, it?s almost painful to look at iOS 6 at this point.

 

Using an older version of iOS feels like driving last year?s S Class now that Mercedes has unveiled a new model that?s better in every way imaginable. There?s nothing wrong with the 2013 model per se, but the look that used to be sleek and the feel that used to be luxurious now both seem dated and outclassed. You might not have liked the more aggressive nose on the 2014 model or other aspects of the new styling at first. After spending some more time looking it over, however, you realized that it really is better in every possible way.

 

iOS 7 is a bold new look for Apple?s mobile platform and it?s a complete departure from iOS 6 in terms of colors, shapes and styling. It might take a little while to get used to but once it clicks, you?ll never want to go back.

 

 

 

http://bgr.com/2013/09/20/ios-7-impressions-opinion/

[AJerman]

Not so sure about updating my iPad 2 to this.  I think I'll stay on iOS6. I think iOS 7 looks absolutely awful. I'm sure it contains a number of improvements, but what else can it really offer for my casually used iPad that's worth enduring the terrible new UI? I think they'll tweak it a little over the next version or two. I'll wait for that, but by then they'll probably drop the iPad 2's support. :laugh:

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

Not so sure about updating my iPad 2 to this.  I think I'll stay on iOS6. I think iOS 7 looks absolutely awful. I'm sure it contains a number of improvements, but what else can it really offer for my casually used iPad that's worth enduring the terrible new UI? I think they'll tweak it a little over the next version or two. I'll wait for that, but by then they'll probably drop the iPad 2's support. :laugh:

My biggest mistake so far. I wish I didn't update my iPhone 5 and iPad 2 to iOS 7. It's... so ugly.

[vcfan]

ios7 will also reduce your battery life.

[Astra.Xtreme]

Not so sure about updating my iPad 2 to this.  I think I'll stay on iOS6. I think iOS 7 looks absolutely awful. I'm sure it contains a number of improvements, but what else can it really offer for my casually used iPad that's worth enduring the terrible new UI? I think they'll tweak it a little over the next version or two. I'll wait for that, but by then they'll probably drop the iPad 2's support. :laugh:

Oh come on, it's not that bad.  :laugh:   Some of the new icons are really stupid looking, but overall, the UI is a bit more "interesting" now (if that's the right word for it).  It's kind of like moving from XP to 7.  XP was rock solid, but 7 made it look more modern and organized things better.  That's basically the same way I feel going from iOS 6 to 7.

 

You're right though, that you probably won't gain anything on your iPad 2.  If anything, you might risk getting worse battery life from the added animations/effects.

[darkrats]

Some have been successful in downgrading their iphones back to iOS6.

Everyone I know, seems to be happy with the new operating system. It does add some new features, although the display changes take some getting use to.

 

h**p://www.iphonehacks.com/2013/06/downgrade-ios-7-to-ios-6.html

h**p://www.iphonehacks.com/download-iphone-ios-firmware

 

Wouldn't mind seeing posts from those who were able to do this.

[Macsen]

It clicked immediately, and I like it, both for my iPhone 5 and 4th gen iPad.

[AJerman]

Oh come on, it's not that bad.  :laugh:   Some of the new icons are really stupid looking, but overall, the UI is a bit more "interesting" now (if that's the right word for it).  It's kind of like moving from XP to 7.  XP was rock solid, but 7 made it look more modern and organized things better.  That's basically the same way I feel going from iOS 6 to 7.

 

You're right though, that you probably won't gain anything on your iPad 2.  If anything, you might risk getting worse battery life from the added animations/effects.

I feel like the new bright pastel colors make it look like they are targeting the teenage female demographic, but then wait, we've got massive expanses of flat white over here, but then wait, we've got some awful looking gaussian blurred backgrounds over here. It's just so inconsistent to me, and I'm not really a fan of any of the styles. Granted I think it would look better on the device than in screenshots, but I'll have to look at it on someone else's device before I dive in on my own. Interesting is definitely a good word for it I'd say.

 

In the end though, it's just the UI I have the issue with which may be a little petty, but UI is a big deal to how much you enjoy using a device.

[Som]

Using an older version of iOS feels like driving last year?s S Class now that Mercedes has unveiled a new model that?s better in every way imaginable. There?s nothing wrong with the 2013 model per se, but the look that used to be sleek and the feel that used to be luxurious now both seem dated and outclassed. You might not have liked the more aggressive nose on the 2014 model or other aspects of the new styling at first

 

 

 

very down to earth analogy there....

[Brandon H Supervisor]

iOS7 gives me the feeling that it will cause even more people to Jailbreak just to be able to change the theme  :rofl:

 

iOS7 has some great new features but the "overly" bright pastel-y theme just ruins it IMO

[Macsen]

very down to earth analogy there....

Of course the difference is, people with as old as the iPhone 4 (three gens back) can get iOS 7, and the upgrade is free.

[0sit0]

I was able to downgrade 3 times during the beta (including GM). I'm not upgrading for now. I like it overall but hate the icons and flat design  :/

[Melfster]

My worst mistake was sticking with iOS 6 for so long. I hate iOS 6

[+Warwagon MVC]

I like iOS7 I have it on my iPad 2

[Order_66]

Ios7 is great, no complaints here.

[remixedcat]

This kid's reaction to it is priceless:

[neo1911]

The keyboard lags while switching to and from numbers layout. This is on iPad 3.

Kinda hate to use my iPad now. :(

[Som]

This kid's reaction to it is priceless:

 

 

at first I thought funny, i get it ... it sucks, then I thought christ jesus monkey brains that kid is a spoilt brat....

[fintechfooty]

Meh, I used beta 5 and I thought it was okay. I still preferred the original look of things, but hey that's change for ya!

[Rippleman]

i will NOT go back to 6... 7 just brings too many great features which should have been included with 6 when it was released. Its smooth, good looking, and does things with a logical flow to it. I have already moved back to my iphone 4 from a nexus 4.

[Astra.Xtreme]

I feel like the new bright pastel colors make it look like they are targeting the teenage female demographic, but then wait, we've got massive expanses of flat white over here, but then wait, we've got some awful looking gaussian blurred backgrounds over here. It's just so inconsistent to me, and I'm not really a fan of any of the styles. Granted I think it would look better on the device than in screenshots, but I'll have to look at it on someone else's device before I dive in on my own. Interesting is definitely a good word for it I'd say.

 

In the end though, it's just the UI I have the issue with which may be a little petty, but UI is a big deal to how much you enjoy using a device.

Yeah some of the icons went way overboard with the kiddy pastel theme.  I hid a few of them in a folder since they were an eye soar.

But overall, they unified the menu backgrounds to be white-ish.  It would have been cool if there was an option to switch between a white or black theme, but oh well.  And they went with a more flat look, so the bubbly/shiny style is no more. And I agree, I've never liked any of the backgrounds they include, so I took a picture with my finger over the lens to create a black picture and use that for my background.  Looks nice, imo.  I did that back when I first got my 4S, which was iOS 5 I think. Otherwise there's too much color going on.  The color of the icons is enough for me.

[James123]

iOS 7 is a bold new look for Apple?s mobile platform and it?s a complete departure from iOS 6 in terms of colors, shapes and styling. It might take a little while to get used to but once it clicks, you?ll never want to go back.

 

Disagree. I've been using it since Beta 2 and still hate the new design, I use the iPhone for development so I need iOS 7, but if I was a consumer and this was my primary phone I'd definitely downgrade back to iOS 6.

BGR though, so I wouldn't expect them to say anything other.

[Denis W. Veteran]

Swearing by iOS 7 so much I find excuses to be on my phone all the time. :p

 

About the slowness issue, if you jump into Accessibility and turn on "Increase Contrast" you gain a smoother experience at the minimal cost of turning off translucencies. The only noticeable change would be the Notification Center being completely black and the Control Center being grey, but the rest are subtle.

 

Absolutely like the rest of the OS though. The cleaner design of applications, the animations, the much improved Photos app, accessories accessible from the lock screen... list goes on.

[HawkMan]

Oh come on, it's not that bad.  :laugh:   Some of the new icons are really stupid looking, but overall, the UI is a bit more "interesting" now (if that's the right word for it).  It's kind of like moving from XP to 7.  XP was rock solid, but 7 made it look more modern and organized things better.  That's basically the same way I feel going from iOS 6 to 7.

 

You're right though, that you probably won't gain anything on your iPad 2.  If anything, you might risk getting worse battery life from the added animations/effects.

 

I haven't noticed any lower battery on my pad 2, but functionality is a lot better with 7. better multitasking, better infocenter, better settings and the control center and other little things. 

 

yeah some of the icons are a bit crap but overall I like the new UI. Safari is a bit white, and I like the black keyboard I get some places better than the white. but overall, it's better. 

[Dinggus]

ios7 will also reduce your battery life.

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