iphone operating system iOS7 The eight most anticipated changes

CNET, the US it Web site, today published its signature, Jensen Park, with a list of the 8 expected changes to iOS 7 for Apple's new iphone operating system, a quick-setup interface, local sharing and a revamped Apple map.


     The following is the full text:     Apple's Global Developers Conference (WWDC) opens next week, and preparations are underway. While Apple is tight-lipped about the specifics of the launch, we can certainly hear the latest news about iOS 7. The question is whether these new features and new designs are enough to attract users and avoid switching to other smartphones.      The most important of the rumors associated with iOS 7 is the flat button and interface element, which will greatly deviate from the "parody" style of Apple's core application. But with Android and Windows Phone 8 continually introducing system innovations to new devices, it's not enough to redesign the interface to help Apple continue to dominate the market.      Apple should catch up with its rivals in iOS 7, bringing the best features of Android and Windows Phone into the iphone, and then adding features that will allow people to use apps more flexibly. There is no way to know if Apple has launched a new killer feature or app, but I have some ideas about improving the operating system that will make it more appealing to existing iphone users and consumers who plan to buy new ones.      1, beautiful new interface is not enough      since 2007, the iphone's main screen has not changed much, so it is really necessary to completely change. I think the interface is a bit boring now, and according to the information I get through various channels, there are a few people who have similar ideas.      In addition to the flat buttons and modern appearance, IOS 7 also needs to provide users with some flexibility. I think we should provide some customization options or themes that allow users to switch freely. For example, you can allow users to choose different colors to make a difference from their friends ' iphone screens. Of course, the appearance of adjustment is only surface Kung fu, but even without the theme, the adoption of new interface elements can also play a good effect.      However, if the new interface is the only important information on iOS on WWDC, I'm afraid it will disappoint many people, including myself.      2, Quick Setup Interface      IOS The most annoying thing is that you need to set up a menu to do some common tasks, adjust the screen brightness, switch bluetooth, and manage WiFi connections require multiple clicks to complete. I think I need an interface button (or slide outmenu) to pull out these features. Not only that, this interface is also best to customize, so that users freely add and subtract the most commonly used settings options. Some Android phones already have similar features, and it's easy to use them just by sliding the screen down to a lot of tools. Apple also desperately needs to provide similar functionality in the iphone.      3, airdrop or local sharing      We've all seen Samsung's ads, and Galaxy users can share photos with just two handsets, while iphone users are only jealous. Although the actual role of this feature is not as large as advertised, it would be helpful if you could add a local quick share button to iOS 7.      I think you can design an interface that shows the iphone users nearby, and then click on the "OK" button to add the selected users to your buddy list (both sides need to accept but only once). Once you add friends to each other, you can quickly share content with one key. AirDrop in the Mac OS x system already provides a similar experience, but I think iOS also needs the same functionality.      Ideally, this feature should be compatible with all smartphones, but I'm afraid it's premature to let large smartphone companies join hands to launch such a free sharing function. But hopefully it will be realized in the near future.      4, enhanced Notepad features      iOS Notepad is very simple, so I think the new version of iOS 7 is very likely to make adjustments, but I think should not be limited to the appearance of the adjustment. In addition to text, you should also be able to add photos, videos, hyperlinks, voice, and so on. I personally often record all kinds of content in Notepad, but if I can add a variety of functions at will, and then share with others, it will be more practical.      Maybe my request is a little more, but if I can invite others to share a notepad with me, it will be more attractive. For example, if couples or roommates can work together to create a shopping list, it is certainly welcome.      5, Apple map must be improved      The Apple map was a bad start, but it still wants a big upgrade in iOS 7. If Apple can promise to upgrade regularly in the future, it is bound to be welcomed by more people. If Apple Maps can have interest points, airport layouts, and other details that attract people to use Google Maps, it could still attract a lot of people to try this product. If the company also announced to the Apple mapDoubling the stakes, or announcing the acquisition of a trusted map-service company, Apple's map is poised to regain its reputation as an iphone user.      Street View is another problem that Apple Maps needs to solve. Google has dominated this area, and its Street view images are of no detail. Is it possible for Apple and Google to reach an authorization agreement on this? I have no hope. And because the use of Google Maps can be directly used, so streets and other Third-party options also have little meaning.      6, we need widget     Android users ' biggest criticism of the iphone is the lack of widgets. I didn't see it at first, but then realised that widgets are really useful if the method is right. For example, you can slide to the right or left in the Drop-down notification menu, and then select a few useful widgets and arrange them randomly. As a result, just swipe down on the screen and slide to the left to see the scores of sporting events or to quickly control the music. The functions of these small applications are simple, but they can provide information quickly.      I am not an interface design expert, but if Apple can find a way to provide useful widgets, let us quickly get important information, will be favored by many people.      7, Custom lock screen interface      Since the launch of the iphone, iOS's lock screen interface has almost never changed. Under the lock screen interface, you can only view the time, date, and open the camera. If you can add a variety of information modules at random in this interface, the effect must be cool. I found this to be a bit like the widget, but it would be handy if you could add weather, latest mail, and other useful information to the lock screen interface.      Apple may be very focused on simplicity and don't want the interface to be too crowded, but I think there are still a lot of people who want to be able to preview more information without unlocking the phone.      8, can iOS be exciting?      2013-year iphone hardware is hardly exciting, mainly because this year is "S". In other words, according to Apple's practice, the iphone 5S will be released this fall and the new iphone 6 will be launched next year. So, iOS users would like to see the system for large-scale revision. The newly designed iOS 7 interface may be a start, but more effort is needed to really continue to attract iphone users, after all, competitors are constantly upgrading their new capabilities.      It remains to be seen what Apple will announce next week.