This article on 9to5Mac has done a lot of noise on the Web and spawned a wave of discussions. Today it is perhaps one of the most serious and in-depth studies (predictions? leak?), so of course we could not leave it unattended.
iOS 7 is not far off, and the Web is filled with new and new "leaks" from "reliable" sources close to the participants in the development process. Believe it or not - it's your business. Verifiable information received zero, but we can not help familiarize you with the compilation of the alleged facts about the upcoming mobile operating system of apple.
So, the basic idea that comes from the very source, is reduced to the abandonment of "real" textures, as well as adding some new elements, designed in black and white color scheme.
The meaning is quite clear: Quince appointed master of iOS is not just. Adding new features - not its main objective. Joni is responsible for the appearance of existing elements, or to be more precise, under his leadership, the OS must be transformed.
Sources also added that over the past few months, Apple has developed several concepts of the new interface. This means that so actively discussed "flat iOS without skeuomorph" - only one of the variations, and in fact we can see at WWDC completely different transformation.
Jony Ive and texture
Ive does not like skeuomorph. He believes that the real-world elements of the OS do not pass and do not pass the test of time. In addition, in his opinion there are several design variations within the "family» iOS application can confuse the user. We can see this contrast is now open Notes, then go to Maps, Mail, Game Center.
Someone might say that despite the apparent "obsolete» iOS is still successfully operating, and millions are a good proof of that sold devices. On the other hand, users have virtually no choice as part of Apple's mobile devices, one operating system, one design.
In any case, before Ayvom task of enormous complexity. Can he make the operating system as simple and easy to understand for users, what are seen his brainchild of metal and glass?
Nobody will be able to clearly explain how the work of quince manifest in the new OS. Sources say that John was involved in the processing of virtually all elements, and this is very good: one man, one vision, a holistic system.
Enabling iPhone
What do you remember from the first presentation of iPhone in 2007? It is likely that this was the moment when Jobs took the device in your hand and unlock it gesture.
Since then, almost nothing has changed, but now we have to wait bolshyo likely change. Translucent shiny background, which displays the current time, give way to the continuous black background. PIN-code entry button to unlock will be round and black with white trim button border.
Very important: sources claim that the notification area will receive additional functions on the basis of different gestures. In Android additional actions from the notification have already been implemented by adding buttons for the notification. How it will be implemented with the help of gestures in iOS? We can only fantasize.
notification center
Ive had a hand here. The redesign will make the background notifications monotonous dark gray or black, without texture. The text will remain white.
According to some data Apple tests new widgets for the notification center. For shares and the weather can be added local news. Here it gets and the Quick Access Toolbar to Manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, transition into flight mode. Just like in Android.
Home screen
Like the screen unlock iOS home screen remained almost unchanged for several years. What to do with it? Get ready for the same rounded but flat icon applications without shine and shadows.
Panorama view Add to iOS 6, but now users of apple devices will be able to install and panoramic wallpaper that will move left and right together with the transition between screens. On Android, it has been operating for several years.
It is likely that changes and keyboard. In general, it will remain the same as now, but will be a little lighter and without shadows.
apps
Flat simplified design breaks into the application. Refusal of excessive animation, giving up texture rainbow in native applications. Now they will be unified in a single color: Notes, Mail, Calendar, Maps. Predolagayut that the main color, replace the texture inside the application, will be white, and to prevent "smearing" native interface of each application receives its own unique color. In the calendar it will be red in the Messages - green.
Some applications will be processed less (Maps), others (App Store, Newsstand, Game Center, Safari, Camera, Weather) changed quite strongly.
Weather receive some animation to display the current weather.
With the iPhone is likely to receive a separate FaceTime app.
new features
Despite the fact that most of the rumors and thoughts revolve precisely around the redesign of iOS, Apple simply can not show the revised operating system, in which no new features. What novelties are waiting for us? Talk about Flickr and Vimeo integration, Maps and Siri will become even better when you connect the device to the car (although it is not very important for us). A lot of interesting offers from new features for developers.
priorities
According to the people, allegedly in contact with the developers, the priority is put on the OS processing for iPhone, iPad and even given the necessary attention.
release
When we see iOS 7? Analysts agree that the new version of the OS will come to us in the fall, along with a new "iron". In other words, iOS 7 will show on the updated iPhone. At the same time it assumed the release of new versions of the iPad and iPad mini.
Your opinion
What do you think about all these simplifications, slim design and things like that? 9to5mac blog readers, who published original this material, in one voice say that if iOS will become so, it will be some kind of Windows 8. Your opinion?