Rumor: Russian video shows iPad version of iOS 7 beta
A fresh video from Russia claims to show the iPad iteration of iOS 7 beta, which has yet to be officially released by Apple, with fairly high resolution images and a brief walkthrough of the operating system's main features.
Posted to YouTube on Tuesday, the video purportedly shows an exclusive first look at the iOS 7 beta for iPad, a version not yet released to developers.
Because AppleInsider cannot verify the veracity of the video's contents, it is offered here for purposes of discussion only.
As seen in the short clip, the basic functionality seen in the iOS 7 beta for iPhone is included with the rumored built for iPad version. the same iconography is used, complete with moving hands on the Clock app and home screen animations.
The Notification Center and Command Center panes slide down and up as expected, though neither takes advantage of the full width of the iPad's screen.
Upon closer inspection, it appears that the parallax view touted at WWDC is not present in this iteration of the OS, or the narrator has turned the function off. The background wallpaper looks to be a take on one of the new stills provided by Apple.
Also shown is how iOS 7 may handle apps not created for iPad. The usual "2X" implementation is still there, but the UI is slightly revamped, without buttons or other skeuomorphic cues.
Posted to YouTube on Tuesday, the video purportedly shows an exclusive first look at the iOS 7 beta for iPad, a version not yet released to developers.
Because AppleInsider cannot verify the veracity of the video's contents, it is offered here for purposes of discussion only.
As seen in the short clip, the basic functionality seen in the iOS 7 beta for iPhone is included with the rumored built for iPad version. the same iconography is used, complete with moving hands on the Clock app and home screen animations.
The Notification Center and Command Center panes slide down and up as expected, though neither takes advantage of the full width of the iPad's screen.
Upon closer inspection, it appears that the parallax view touted at WWDC is not present in this iteration of the OS, or the narrator has turned the function off. The background wallpaper looks to be a take on one of the new stills provided by Apple.
Also shown is how iOS 7 may handle apps not created for iPad. The usual "2X" implementation is still there, but the UI is slightly revamped, without buttons or other skeuomorphic cues.
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Fixed it for you AI.
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Also, I didn't realise the folder zoomed right in like that. Should mean significantly more room in each folder before you even need to utilise the new scrolling.
Good stuff.
That actually looks pretty good as it appears on the iPad.
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Originally Posted by Quadra 610
The more I use iOS 7, the more I like it. And I HATED IT on day one.
That actually looks pretty good as it appears on the iPad.
Wonder when the iPad beta will come out or what caused the delay? Maybe iPad will come out when v2 beta launches?
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Originally Posted by AeronPrometheus
They embedded it wrong, here:
I do like the animation and actions. They seem quite intuitive, even on the iPad's larger screen. Hoping for the best for the final iteration of the icons and overall style.
New icons and other tweaks. Keep working Cupertino. Hard!
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Originally Posted by Ireland
New icons and other tweaks. Keep working Cupertino. Hard!
Quite right!
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Originally Posted by Quadra 610
The more I use iOS 7, the more I like it. And I HATED IT on day one.
That actually looks pretty good as it appears on the iPad.
It's the details that haven't been thought out yet, but the overall impression is that it is very functional.
I also think it looks great in this video. The background complements the overall theme nicely.
Eh? The iPad is not a one handed device, so thumb useability is not really a major concern. Also, it looks the same size as the current notification center if not a little wider.
that Zachary Schiller designed on dribbble.com look great. I just wish that Apple would use those. I would also like to see a better Newsstand icon and for all those icons with a white background to be grayed like the Calendar icon that Zachary designed as well as a better choice of colors for the Reminders, Game Center, and Photo icons. Other than that, keep up the great work Apple!
Now you can swipe the whole screen to open, so why don't make it swipe from right to left to open? The same gesture as you swipe between page of apps instead of swipe one way to open and swipe another way to navigate.
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Originally Posted by iaeen
Eh? The iPad is not a one handed device, so thumb useability is not really a major concern.
The iPad mini is advertised as a one handed device.
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Originally Posted by Crowley
The iPad mini is advertised as a one handed device.
No, it's advertised that you can hold it with one hand, not that you can operate it with one hand like an iPhone. Big difference.
Fair point.
It's still an underuse of the screen though, making buttons smaller than they need to be.
[QUOTE]Notably, on the iOS 7 end, multiple sources say that Apple is working to expand testing of the next-generation iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system beyond developers. Sources say that Apple is holding on campus sessions with Cupertino locals to gauge feedback on the radical design and interface changes in iOS. Apple has conducted similar programs in the past for specific, major software features, but rarely holds such previews for whole major operating system releases. It is unclear how these people have been picked, but it is probable that they are family members of Apple employees, according to two people.[/QUOTE]