Imagining iOS 5
While in previous years Apple has debuted products like iPhone, MacBook Air, and iPad in January and done an iOS preview in March, this year's iPad 2 launch event is March 2, leading some to believe Apple will eschew a separate event and introduce iOS 5 on the same day. So, just in case Apple goes for the 1-2 combo punch, just in case Scott Forstall takes the stage to "blow away" developers and users with what's next, we want to be ready.
Apple begs the question -- what will 2011 be the year of? We'll give you our want list, after the break.
UPDATE: We've updated the article in anticipation of WWDC 2011, check it out!
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I don't think we will see iOS 5 being revealed tomorrow.
You missed the #1 thing for those of us who use the camera a lot: Camera Roll organization! Everybody talks (correctly) about notification improvements being sorely overdue, but that's not nearly as big a mess as a camera roll with 1000+ photos and zero organization.
You're absolutely right! I hope they fix this soon! But I think that tomorrow will also be an iOS 5 preview with a major release this summer. Just you wait and see.
There's an app for this if you jailbreak. It's amazing.
and what is the name of this jailbreak app?
PhotoAlbum+ I think!..
I completely agree .why can't we take pica at the beach and have just a folder for those pics.why do we have to scroll through all the pics just to get there.
If you look at past iOS keynotes, they were 1.5 hours long - just for iOS. As much as I want to see iOS 5 I don't see them revealing it at tomorrow's event.
I'm thinking thay whay Apple means about is this year about tabled device. They'll talks about their iPad 2. And I'm also expect iOS 4.3 will bring 3G facetime call (without jailbreak)
One of my top feature requests is the ability to add fonts to an iOS device. the current iWork suite on iPad is a non-starter for any serious content creation without the ability to use fonts other than the limited set included with iOS
How about redoing or adding new features to the iPhone Message app. I've been asking Apple ever since the original iPhone to have a button to stop the messaging from sending just in case you screwed up the message or you sending the message to the wrong person. I know most of us or maybe all of us screwed up on a message and sent it. Also add text templates and schedule functions to the app.
So what you are saying is that you want Apple to buy BiteSMS and integrate that into the Messages app. BiteSMS allows for an up to 3 second delay when sending a text. The delay looks like a red version of the "Sending" SMS progress bar, and once it fills, the message is then really sent.
good best of list.
the thing I'd add is more customization of settings and triggered profiles. apple could do location or wifi network or time-based profiles of any combination of the above.
It's wishful thinking for me that we'll see iOS 5 tomorrow... however I'm guessing it'll be much like last year where they held the iOS preview event in the first week of April and the iPad event in March.
Way to sum up the dreamlist. My biggest "want" is wireless sync
dude its safe to say that if apple doesnt have a new notification system in iOS 5... theres going to be a riot.
i think they will reveal the ipad 2 and that the new data center (skynet) is open for business!1 it fits with what they announced a week ago that they will stop selling mobile me so they will reveal the new improved free(to compete with google) mobile me
Aside from the Apple ID activation thing, I doubt ANY of these will be included in iOS 5. I'm prepared to be underwhelmed.
A free navigation app made by apple!!!! that will stop most of the jailbreaks! and a better notification system
Or better yet, the Google Maps Navigation app that Android users get for free.
Google Navigation is a very good app. I am never dissatisfied
I would like to see a profile manager. Having to go into the phone and turn off notifications is a bit old fashioned. I want to push a button and have it change my settings
What about Airplay streaming in third party apps? That's my big wish. I use Zumocast and Airvideo as well as some photo apps that I would love to send to apple tv or other devices. Also print support for non- HP printers.
I could be mistaken but I'm pretty sure that 3rd party airplay is being enabled in 4.3.
Wow at that whack list it's way better stuff i would like
I want multi user support, its a pain sharing the ipad around with others in the house. I want my own desktop/apps/settings.
Please no themes. They are a nuisance. I want things unified and easy.
You don't want it, you don't have to use it. Just like ability to change wallpapers, you can stick with what Apple gave you or you can change it. Having the OPTION though would be nice.
I would love to see an official call block application, something similar to iBlackList. I get so many marketer calls on my cell and there's no way to block them. I called Verizon and they don't offer that capability. Jailbreak is required for iBlackList.
I'm not asking for much, just the ability to customize my freakin SMS tones and I would be pretty happy for now.
What I want for iOS 5: - ability to customize SMS tones - wireless sync - improved notification - ability to organize/folder photos collection
you write:
"It took 3 years for copy/paste, 4 years for multitasking — 5 should be notifications."
it did not take 4 years for multitasking. the iphone has only existed for 3-1/2 years. the 4th anniversary of its debut is this coming july. it took 3 years.
3+ years is too long to get basic functionality that Android and WebOS have been offering for years. I love my ViPhone, but implementing basic changes have really taken a long time.
Years? Android and WebOS haven't been out for 'years'. If it weren't for iOS, Android would have been copying PocketPC.
I have a webOS phone and the key factors that keep me are notifications and aggregated contacts/calendar. I'm probably going for an iPad 2 anyway because notifications and aggregation are less of an issue on a tablet. I can't see myself getting an iPhone until this is solved and I have a 4G option on an LTE network.
Hopefully iPhone 5 will deliver and I can retire my Pre.
I got tired of rumors and imagining,so I sold my 3GS and bought a Dell Streak with android.I can understand now when people say how closed the iPhone is. I can do whatever I want with my phone without waiting months for a jailbreak.
I'm all the way with you on the files.app. I wanted it after I got DocsToGo. Although that application has it's own file manager , I have to remember to sync that separately. However , I sync my iPhone every day and that's something I'll remember to do.
The second I read that Lion was getting AirDrop , I requested that they do it between two or more iOS devices.
I've used voice control with an EVO and it doesn't work as well as voice control for iPhone does. I know the iPhone has limited functions so figuring out what I said wouldn't be difficult. However in terms of finding contacts, it can be less accurate , especially if a name is pronounced differently and the phone pronouces it another way. I see a problem with searching for completely random things using universal voice control for the iPhone , like to use a search engine.
The only REALLY important thing for me is the notifications!!! Geez! Please Apple! Learn from WebOS and Android! EVEN BLACKBERRY! The new BB OS6 has a pull down menu with notifications and previews! I really hate doing something and someone on their blackberry with the enter key gets enter-happy and sends me: Hi! What's up? I'm here at the park with the dog and we're having a great time!
And for every message I get a darn popup!! LOL! Please! FIX THIS APPLE!
It should have looked like this (each new line is -): Hi! -What’s up? I’m -here -at -the park with -the dog and -we’re having -a great -time!
Considering that the other smart phones have/had these features already, I imagine iOS 5 will finally bring these to iPhone.
"Users like themes..."
Uuuh, I'm a user and I don't like themes...
What I really hope comes with iOS5 is the ability to use custom ringtones for SMS and other notifications. Tri-tone is getting old as fudge.
My twitter username is in Elegant notifications on this LOL
"Begs the question"... I don't think that expression means what you think it means.
Lock screen customization + weather in the status bar = the only reasons I jailbreak. I don't want to have reasons to jailbreak.
How about auto unlock out of your holster like the Berry. It takes too damm long to make a call on an iphone
Click/ swipe/ tap/ tap / tap again. Or speed dial on all keypad numbers. Or home button click to activate phone.
As marvelous as the iphome is for other things it still is a horible phone
I assume the image in the notifications section is from LockInfo. How does one get the Favorites images in there? After seeing that image I checked. I can't seem to locate how to make it work or see an addon that would implement it.
I feel like the notifications system needs the most attention. Apple you utilize their technology with finger gestures to give users access to a notification drawer, much like Android. Coming from an Android device, I miss the extras that Android throws in. Folders for photos are another addition that would compliment the wonderful interface Apple offers.
I have a list of 24 desired features for iOS 5: http://bit.ly/gv3klT
Multi Touch Gestures! Love them in the developers beta.
I would personally like to see Apple develop / implement an iChat app for all of the iOS devices available. Something where all iOS users can have their own chatting and instant messaging platform like what you get out of BBM from RIM. I know without a shadow of a doubt that Apple could develop a killer app for something like this and combine it with Facetime or whatever for the video chatting capabilities as well. I just think if they went ahead and made something like that, it would satisfy a lot of iPhone users and also draw in some of those stubborn BlackBerry users who cling to their BBM.
I also have to agree that Themes is probably the next biggest thing Apple could do for the iOS platform, and I'm really hoping that's something they're taking into consideration for next years software update. I think people would jump at the chance to be able to customize the look and feel of their iPhone's UI and I personally feel like that's the only thing Android has over it.
My two cents anyways.
I don't know if anyone commented it here, but I have more than one account and it's pretty annoying to update. I mean, "you don't have other updates with this account, login, password, this account is only valid in..., check for updates" is a pain.
Forget AirPlay, I want wireless syncing with iTunes. If iTunes is open and the phone is nearby, why can't i sync it without getting a bit of wire out and plugging them both in?
I hope for a notification LED
Full VoiceControl, unified notifications system for all apps and messages (probably using the space on the multitasking screen, the static app image with multitasking bar bellow does nothing there!) and wireless syncing.