It looks like iOS 7 will be the first to contain design elements approved by Sir Jony Ive after all. According to a number of anonymous sources who have seen it, the new operating system will feature a brand new look, with flat design elements. Skeuomorphism, glass, and 3D designs will be a thing of the past, replaced instead with very clean, flat design. The app icons will be getting a face lift to fit with these flatter themes.
Above, there's the old podcast app on the left, and the new one on the right. Here you can plainly see how Apple's new guidelines for a cleaner, skeuomorphism-free design. Gone is the out of place tapedeck metaphor, replaced by something that's a bit more useful: the image for the podcast. The controls are also cleaner, and feel less cramped. Expect a similar makeover on iOS.
Apple has also been looking into designing interface elements that are more "glanceable". Basically, they're hoping to make it easier to find information, without paging or scrolling around. Apple has also focused intensely on making sure the OS still is easy to use, and functions in a familiar way to old users, while still being able to attract new users. Although they admit that the new look may be jarring to long time iOS users, they'll still feel at home with how the operating system works.
I'm certainly excited to see what Apple's cooking up. I've been using iOS since the first iPod touch, and I think it's time it takes a leap forward. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's the greatest mobile operating system, but who doesn't want to see the best get even better?
via 9to5Mac
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