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NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
Thu Sep 19, 2013, 10:50 PM Sep 2013

MacLife.com: "90 iOS 7 Tips and Tricks"

Having downloaded iOS 7 to iPhone and iPads, I found a few things I didn't like:

Suddenly I had over 10,000 photos and had to take several steps to delete dupes (turn off sharing).

I hate that the photos don't have quite the same "places" view, but there's still a way to view pictures by map.

Finally, I prefer slightly bolder fonts than the default.

Be sure to check all the tips! Tip seven from this list of 90 tips saved the day:

http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/90_ios_7_tips_and_tricks#slide-7



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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
1. They have new alert sounds
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 09:45 AM
Sep 2013

I chose Sherwood Forest for mail. I was awakened last night by Robinhood announcing a mail delivery.


I may have to change that sound.

The good thing is you can se time parameters for silence.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
4. I don't seem to have the compass
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 10:43 AM
Sep 2013

I have an iPad three. Can't seem to find the compass for it in the App Store either. I have WiFi only so that could be a reason, I guess.

elfin

(6,262 posts)
6. Ipad here - Hate the new "look" plus --
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 05:05 PM
Sep 2013

Words with Friends won't go horizontal.

Still exploring, thanks for the link.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
8. I improved the look by selecting bold font in settings>general>accessibiliy, and....
Mon Sep 23, 2013, 05:10 PM
Sep 2013

...also under accessibility you can play with "Increase Contrast" and "Reduce Motion" for a different appearance.

City Lights

(25,367 posts)
10. I recently upgraded my iPhone and regret doing so.
Sat Sep 28, 2013, 10:24 AM
Sep 2013

I haven't had any operational issues, however, I cannot stand the way it looks. I wish I could downgrade.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
11. I have no use for the swooping in effects. And I don't understand the calendar anymore.
Sat Sep 28, 2013, 11:10 AM
Sep 2013

This is the first upgrade that makes me feel like I have to learn everything all over again.

City Lights

(25,367 posts)
13. I typically use the calendar from my MacBook and synch my phone to it
Sun Sep 29, 2013, 08:09 AM
Sep 2013

so I can get appointment reminders on my phone. It definitely looks different, but I haven't tried to use it yet from my phone, so I don't know what's involved.

I just can't get used to how it looks. I think it makes the phone look like a cheap toy.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
17. Once you learn it, you'll get over the visual changes.
Mon Sep 30, 2013, 10:28 AM
Sep 2013

The functionality is much better.

I was skeptical at first.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
15. While looking at a page in Safari, there's a tool bar along the bottom:
Sun Sep 29, 2013, 09:41 PM
Sep 2013

It has your page back and page forward arrows, an icon for sharing, then a bookmark icon and finally a multiple pages icon on the right.

If the toolbar isn't visible, try tapping the lower left of screen or scroll to top of page to make it appear.

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