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What is the project about
To give iOS a much needed refresh
The Thesis aims to solve iOS user’s Frustrations by altering the current Operating system’s behaviour & visual representation
Background
What’s an OS ?
An OS is a software which acts as a forefront of a system and lets you interact with the hardware components of a machine and also lets you use other softwares over it
The ever longing battle
Who is better ?
People who pick Android
People who pick iOS
Project Focus
“Android is a lot more customizable”
“Fingerprint reader”
“Stock Vanilla Android”
Easy to offload apps
Different Form factors and sizes
Native Google assistant and Gapps support
Usb Type-C
Faster Charging speeds
Easier to gain root access
Easy to afford
“Brand Reputation”
”Built quality & design”
Camera & picture quality
Buttery smooth OS
Apple Eco-system
Consistent and long term updates
Privacy & security
Better Optimized Apps
Survey & Research
*Timeline as of 07th June 2024
iOS Operating System Timeline
All the Interventions are centered around challenges derived from the surveys & formal / informal interviews conducted
Project Focus
Most users spent their time on these screen spaces either interacting or transitioning towards something else.
Painpoints & User Wish Lists
Messaging Hub
Low fi Wireframes & Paper Wireframes
The idea here is to propose a messaging hub that compiles all messages from social media and messaging apps together into a single screen. This would streamline the current flow, allowing users to JUST unlock their phone, navigate to the messaging hub, select the chat, and start chatting much faster thus altering their messaging journey.
And that's how the idea of having the messaging hub came to be. Think of it as an email client but for messages which would compile all the messages from your favourite social media apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, I-messages, X and more.
Swipe left from mainscreen to access
Check All Messages right from your homescreen
Swipe across to access
Easily sort your Messages based on your connected apps
Easy Onboarding
Get started quick
Group Chats Together
Combine chats from different apps in one place
Set up Universal Profile
One Picture for all your connected apps
Lyrics, Search bar & App Icons
Round Icons & Revamped Search bar
More ways to customize your Homescreen
Low fi Wireframes & Paper Wireframes
Currently it requires multiple steps to access lyrics or transcripts.
Adding lyrics and transcript on the lockscreen adds a layer of interaction / information without unlocking the device
Lyrics, now on your Lockscreen
Never miss your favourite verse again
Redesigned App Library
App Library
Low fi Wireframes & Paper Wireframes
Auto Unlock
Extra step (swipe up) even when there are no notifications.
Auto unlock the phone when no notifications
After Face id is scanned
Lockscreen, Notifications & Control Center
Low fi Wireframes & Paper Wireframes
Easily access your Notifications & Control center with one hand
Seamlessly switch pages with a flick of a finger
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Low fi Wireframes & Paper Wireframes
To conclude, Refining iOS addresses core user's pain points with targeted interventions to enhance and improve user's experience with their phone.
The updates not only streamline the user experience but also bring a fresh sleeve of features and interactions for users to interact with.
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