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Updates on iOS 7
In this chapter, we will find out what's new in iOS 7, starting from new designs,
which new APIs and SDKs were presented by Apple with iOS 7, and why you
should pick Sprite Kit for game development.
Redesigning the iOS
The new operating system from Apple features overhauled design in almost every
element. All buttons, pickers, labels, navigation bars—everything looks and feels
different. The concepts that Apple has chosen are simplicity and minimalism.
Apple designers have chosen to get rid of the rich textures and gradients that we
grew to love for six versions of their mobile operating system.
The new interface is unobtrusive; everything seems to be in its place. Everything that
used to draw your attention is now gone, and your content is now in the center of
the new design. For example, the following is the screenshot of the iOS 6 calendar
followed by its iOS 7 version.
The change to "lat" design was met with enthusiasm by some and not so by
others, but all we know is that it is here to stay.
When you are working on your game, you should probably check out the
best practices by Apple designers, as they are thought-out, thoroughly tested,
and well implemented.
Everything that you need to know about interface design on iOS devices can be
found in Human interface guidelines by Apple at https://developer.apple.com/
library/ios/documentation/userexperience/conceptual/mobilehig/ .
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