You know the Samsung devices have a custom interface that is much more iPhone like. That makes it easier for some to transition over. I have my issues with Samsung but others may have a better time of it and that’s one similarity that may make it easier and worth while.
> On Sep 16, 2016, at 4:10 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: > > Hi Mary, > > I've played with OS 6 from android and I didn't find it any easier to use > than os 5 > > Mind you I have to admit I can't stop doing gestures fo rthe iPhone but then > that's just because it's my device of preference. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mary Otten > Sent: Friday, 16 September 2016 3:15 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: IOS10 Mail app changes > > OK, Scott. But weren't you going to try a more recent android experience? > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 15, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Scott Granados <sc...@qualityip.net> wrote: >> >> Michael you’re right and just try using Android. It’s like getting a >> prostate exam from Captain Hook. >> >> >> >>> On Sep 15, 2016, at 9:40 PM, michael babcock <michael.babcoc...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Apple doesn’t make there products and services to work for everyone. >>> All this talking about leaving because you don’t like there updates, means >>> nothing honestly. >>> Apple is doing there marketing the right way; they aren’t in the everyone >>> business and the people who do like there products and services obviously >>> pay more. >>> What is a Mac in most cases? >>> A PC… >>> A Personal Computer … >>> But apple markets a Mac as a Mac and the people who want there changes will >>> continue paying for them. >>> I’ve seen a few people say that they don’t like the way apple is >>> doing there updates, and just had to say, so what… Switch to android, back >>> to a Nokia N82, (Side note do they still make that phone?), windows 10 >>> touch phone, etc. >>> #choices. >>> And regarding the new mail problem, yes i complained to a friend that i >>> couldn’t use preview in my mail and listen to part of the messages. He >>> didn’t know how to get this working, however the podcast AppleVis released >>> helped me a lot. >>> Thanks for reading my rant. >>> Best. >>> >>>> On Sep 15, 2016, at 6:30 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Change is counterproductive? Perhaps to some who have a hard time adapting >>>> to change. But, at the end of each day, change is inevitable. If that is >>>> what you deem as force, well, the solution is, of course, jump ship. But, >>>> inevitable there as well. the cycle repeats itself. >>>> >>>> Release notes of sorts can be found at the wonderful resource called >>>> Applevis. >>>> >>>> How long have you been using OS X? I am still learning this system but it >>>> sure outruns Windows. >>>> >>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>> Are We Alone in the Universe? >>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>> >>>>> On 9/15/2016 6:03 PM, Cheree Heppe wrote: >>>>> It seems counterproductive to force an up-to-date, streamlined >>>>> functionality, such as iOS to emulate an older, difficult, clumsy >>>>> system, namely OS. >>>>> If I'm not mistaken, there are more users of the iOS than the OS. >>>>> The iOS represents a gateway experience that the public has readily >>>>> adopted. >>>>> Among the public are large numbers of blind and disabled users. >>>>> If this new mail modality represents Apple's future for iOS, I am >>>>> going to be forced into seeking another phone and notebook >>>>> alternative. This mail issue mushroomed, full-blown, from an >>>>> update promised to improve, to make simpler, to add features. >>>>> My experience has unfortunately invited an opposite opinion. No >>>>> release notes guided usage; it was just changed, just done and just >>>>> not helpful or easily usable. >>>>> It feels as though there is a tug-of-war between some who learned >>>>> on that clumsy, multi-step, multi-keyboard usage system and those >>>>> using the iOs. It is my opinion that the older, less easy OS needs >>>>> to give place to the more modern, more intuitive, more usable iOs >>>>> and not the other way round. >>>>> Each update adds extra complications to iOS in the name of improvements. >>>>> There are a cadre of blind and sighted who, like the old friends at >>>>> rehab, insist on speaking for us, the user/consumer blind, for our own >>>>> good. >>>>> I recommend that all of us speak up in our own best interest or >>>>> risk losing something that could and did change the world for us. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Sep 15, 2016, at 15:27, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com >>>>> <mailto:dchitten...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Correct, the way messages are handled has changed. Visually, it >>>>>> now looks much more like mail on the mac. It also works more like >>>>>> macmail. >>>>>> >>>>>> When in the main message list, individual messages are still >>>>>> handled the same as in iOS 9. Threads are different. If one >>>>>> double-taps on a thread to activate it, one goes into a browse >>>>>> thread view. In this view, single-finger vertical flick moves up >>>>>> and down through the messages. Single-finger horrizontal flicks >>>>>> read through the specific message. Double-tap on the delete button >>>>>> at the bottom of the screen deletes all messages in the thread. >>>>>> Three-finger horrizontal flick moves between threads, threads and >>>>>> individual messages which do not belong to threads, and individual >>>>>> messages. In other words, the same as single-finger horrizontal flick in >>>>>> the message list screen. >>>>>> >>>>>> If one wishes to delete only some messages from a thread, the >>>>>> thread must be expanded. Whilst in the main message screen, >>>>>> single-finger vertical flick to expand thread and double-tap. Now, >>>>>> the thread is unpacked and all the messages in the thread are >>>>>> treated like non-thread messages. Now that I have become used to >>>>>> this new system, I really like it. It took me a few hours of >>>>>> frustration to become used to this new system. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am hoping that, as Apple continues merging the behaviours of >>>>>> apps for iOS and Mac, that we will see a full Mac-based iPad. I >>>>>> love touch-screen and want my touch-screen Mac, or the equivalent. >>>>>> >>>>>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >>>>>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com <mailto:dchitten...@gmail.com> >>>>>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On 16/09/2016, at 10:09, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com >>>>>> <mailto:philh...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> message threading seems to have changed substantially in IOS10. I >>>>>>> can no longer 3 finger flick from message to message in a thread, >>>>>>> instead I have to use the “pre and next” message buttons. 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