iDenkilla's iOS 7 review

Hey guys,

So iOS 7 released last week and I thought I would write a review about it. This update is a complete change from the previous version of iOS. They have removed "the unnecessary lines", gave the UI flat coloring, added transitions between screens, added other features  such as a command center, etc. I have played with the software on my old iPhone 4s and my iPad 2. 

The lock screen on the phone is completely different, you no longer slide an arrow to unlock the screen or to enter your pin code. Instead you slide your finger anywhere on the screen to unlock the phone. You are able to pull down the notification center or pull up the command center. The notification center is nice because you are able to sort if you want to see information from today or from all time. The command center is nice also, you are able to turn on and off items which you would normally have to do from the settings screen (such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi). You are also able to turn on the flash light right from there. A very handy feature. The command center is similar to the one in the s4, you swipe down from the top of any screen and you are able to control settings and monitor notifications. Way to be original Apple! 

The icons for all Apple applications on the home screen are different, they contain bright colors and are flat. There are transitions now when you go into an app or come out of the app. Overall it's nice because it's aesthetically pleasing. It appeals to the masses, hence the high adoption rate of the new iOS. There's a lot more transparency as well. The transitions and transparency are also available on the s4

When switching between apps using the multi-tasking feature, there is a preview shown of the app. In order to close the app, you swipe it up. This is very similar to the multi-tasking feature on the s4, in order to close an app you swipe to the left. Again, way to be original Apple!

Siri is finally out of the beta stage and there is a lot more things you can do with it. For example, train the phonetic pronunciation of someone's name, change the voice to a male voice. Siri doesn't sound like a robot anymore, it has a more human tone. It's great that Siri is no longer in beta and they improved on it. Siri was an original idea of Apple's, but it's a shame it took two years to get it out of beta. 

iOS also comes with iTunes radio, which is Apple's answer to Pandora, another thing they copied. 

Overall, I'm not a fan of the new iOS since they are copying certain features right from the s4, more specifically android. Apple really needs to see l step up it's game and create something original. 

Thanks for reading,

iDenkilla

              A screen shot of the home screen