Let me first say that I'm using a windows phone (HTC 8X) and it's currently my third windows phone device.
So I watched WWDC announcement live and saw what's new in iOS 7. I was particularly intrigued at how Apple combined parts of the ui from Android, WP and Blackberry.
Now, I've noticed many people saying that iOS7 copied a lot from WP but I don't see that at all. The only thing they really copied was the multitasking menu. iOS 7 may sport a flatter look than its predecessor but in no way is it similar to Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 is flatter (no gradients or translucency).
While watching the announcement , I realized how certain important and useful features that are in iOS7 are missing in WP 8. Here's some examples;
These are just some of the many examples I can name. Now I know, certain issues will be address in the coming updates, like notification hub but when is it coming. There's no denying that MS is slow with updates. It seems that Nokia cares more bout the OS then MS actually does. It has come to a point where I am tired of waiting. If the next iPhone has a screen of 4.3" and above, I'll be jumping ship. Don't call me an apple ****** in disguise cause I've owned a windows phone since windows phone 7.
What are your thoughts though? Would be interested to hear bout it :smile:
So I watched WWDC announcement live and saw what's new in iOS 7. I was particularly intrigued at how Apple combined parts of the ui from Android, WP and Blackberry.
Now, I've noticed many people saying that iOS7 copied a lot from WP but I don't see that at all. The only thing they really copied was the multitasking menu. iOS 7 may sport a flatter look than its predecessor but in no way is it similar to Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 is flatter (no gradients or translucency).
While watching the announcement , I realized how certain important and useful features that are in iOS7 are missing in WP 8. Here's some examples;
- Swiping up an app in the multitasking menu closes an app. This is simple and seems dumb that MS did not implement this.
- Folders can store many apps inside. There's no such thing as folders in WP. A live-tile-like folder would be great.
- Quick toggles by swiping from the bottom of the screen. Again, no such thing in WP.
- Notification center by swiping down from the top of the screen. Such an important feature yet missing in WP, again.
- Reader mode in the browser for easier reading. Yet to be implemented in WP.
- An option to auto-update app updates. Manual is the way to go in WP.
These are just some of the many examples I can name. Now I know, certain issues will be address in the coming updates, like notification hub but when is it coming. There's no denying that MS is slow with updates. It seems that Nokia cares more bout the OS then MS actually does. It has come to a point where I am tired of waiting. If the next iPhone has a screen of 4.3" and above, I'll be jumping ship. Don't call me an apple ****** in disguise cause I've owned a windows phone since windows phone 7.
What are your thoughts though? Would be interested to hear bout it :smile:
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