iOS 13 initial opinions ... Watch OS 6 coming

[sekker]

N-OS X-tasy! wrote:
[quote=Sarcany]
[quote=TheCaber]
iOS 13's App Store is a complete redesign pushing GAMES! EXCITEMENT! RANDOM CRAP! AND SO MUCH MORE! but no 'Updates' for existing apps. WTF?

When you first open the app, it tells you that the updates have been moved and you will now find them by tapping on the person-icon on the upper-right.
Ah, another change for change's sake -- perfect.
Sounds just like the App Store on my Mojave Mac. Terribly design. They want you to turn on auto updates.

[sekker]

The updates to Notes and Reminders and Maps are worth the update all alone. Dark Mode sounds great too.

[Sarcany]

graylocks wrote:
[quote=Sarcany]
[quote=cbelt3]
Watch OS ... 3 hours to install ? Sheesh...

Very strange variability in install-times.

iPhone 7 from work, 20m to install from the time that it rebooted. Personal iPhone 8 took over an hour.

Watch OS... Estimate jumped around a bit, but has been sitting at 3hrs for quite awhile.
don’t mean to presume but is your watch on the charger with at least 50% charge?

Yes. Ultimately, it took about an hour and a half to do the update. Apple Watch 3.

[ztirffritz]

Watch OS took all of 3 hours. On the plus side it originally said it would take 27 hours...so, yeah, 3 hours.

[cbelt3]

WatchOS finished after 2 1/2 hours (yes, on the charger, yes over 50%).Getting used to some of the changes, but so far OK.

BUT... putting the Watch App Store on the watch ONLY is dumb. Very dumb. No 'categories', just promotional stuff. Have to search to find anything, and that involves keyword familiarity. Ugh.

[rich in distress]

Notes, reminders and maps are much improved indeed.
Have not taken a look at photos.
Underwhelmed by the Home app, because I was expecting new cam features. I’d like to have a notification threshold for sensors.
I really like dark mode. It took me a little to get used to it n the computer, but now I’m happy it’s on my phone too. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it will also make a difference for battery life.

WatchOS, updates always pull my leg. I never know when they are ready until I venture and key in the password.
Love the noise app, and voice memos. Maybe I’ll get rid of OTR.
It seems more fluid in general, more responsive perhaps.

[cbelt3]

FWIW.. Reminders wants me to update my mac. Except... I can't.

Guess I need a new Mini.

[RAMd®d]

Ah, another change for change's sake -- perfect.

Exactly!

I struggled through this 'intuitive' change.

Updating is my most used function of the App Store, and now I have to wade through so much stuff I don't need most of the time.

I've already submitted feedback to Apple. I hope everybody who has a complaint does likewise. Nothing will happen, but I feel better than just ranting here.

Hands-on with 200+ iOS 13 changes and features

These iOS 13 apps work with Dark Mode, Sign in with Apple, Voice Control, and more

[rjmacs]

I guess my watch can't be updated because my iPhone 6Plus isn't iOS 13 eligible? Dang.

[Sarcany]

rjmacs wrote:
I guess my watch can't be updated because my iPhone 6Plus isn't iOS 13 eligible? Dang.

Not sure that you're missing anything.

Menstrual-tracking?

There's a glaring bug that makes it look like the activity rings haven't been filled when they are.

Not sure how that got past basic QC.