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rGiskard · 09-25-2016, 04:30 PM

I guess I'll throw in a dissenting opinion...iOS 10 is my favorite iOS release since Ive implemented his new playskool UX look.

Agreed that the notifications are a bit more intrusive, and the control panel wastes space. I guess Apple just can't help themselves. OS X updates have changed my Mac Pro's power button behavior on a yearly basis for years despite the first iteration being the best. Yet features that need serious improvement go unchanged, like iBooks, which needs to be trashed and started over entirely.

Back to iOS, what I love about iOS 10 is the faster UX effects. I can open folders and apps now without feeling like I'm waiting. All around performance seems better and more consistent on my 6+. Pushing the home button to simultaneously read my print and unlock is now wicked fast. The subtle lock sound is thankfully unobtrusive, but I worry it will change again next year.

The new widgets panel works great, but open it on a white background and Holy Lack Of Contrast! Apple's war on contrast continues unabated.

All in all a fine release. My two issues with Apple's OSes will never be fixed apparently: iBooks (shudder) and the lack of a Finder in iOS. How cool would it be to be able to connect to your Mac via your home LAN and browse the hard drive? It would be like using a computer!

09-25-2016, 04:30 PM	#60
rGiskard Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2016 Device: iPad Mini 4, Nexus 7 2013, iPhone 6 Plus	I guess I'll throw in a dissenting opinion...iOS 10 is my favorite iOS release since Ive implemented his new playskool UX look. Agreed that the notifications are a bit more intrusive, and the control panel wastes space. I guess Apple just can't help themselves. OS X updates have changed my Mac Pro's power button behavior on a yearly basis for years despite the first iteration being the best. Yet features that need serious improvement go unchanged, like iBooks, which needs to be trashed and started over entirely. Back to iOS, what I love about iOS 10 is the faster UX effects. I can open folders and apps now without feeling like I'm waiting. All around performance seems better and more consistent on my 6+. Pushing the home button to simultaneously read my print and unlock is now wicked fast. The subtle lock sound is thankfully unobtrusive, but I worry it will change again next year. The new widgets panel works great, but open it on a white background and Holy Lack Of Contrast! Apple's war on contrast continues unabated. All in all a fine release. My two issues with Apple's OSes will never be fixed apparently: iBooks (shudder) and the lack of a Finder in iOS. How cool would it be to be able to connect to your Mac via your home LAN and browse the hard drive? It would be like using a computer!