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I was disappointed Apple didn't address notifications in iOS 4 but like copy & paste I think they want to get it right. Whatever system they put into place is g

by jsz0 16y ago

I was disappointed Apple didn't address notifications in iOS 4 but like copy & paste I think they want to get it right. Whatever system they put into place is going to be around for many years. I would be surprised if they don't deliver in iOS5. Probably integrated with the multi-tasking switcher since notifications are points at which you might decide to multitask or switch applications. Makes sense to group them together. The trickiest part is figuring out how to do Growl/HUD style notifications. WebOS is the high water mark for this. Android's system is not so good. The notification tray itself is fine but the HUD of a new notification is easy to miss. If you can't memorize what all the tiny icons are for you just have to check the tray constantly instead.

billmcneale 16y ago
> like copy & paste I think they want to get it right This "they want to get it right" thing is nothing but apologetic stupidity. Apple is not a magic company, they have a priority list and a limited number of resources to address that list. Sometimes, features have to fall off the wayside. I suspect that copy and paste and notifications have been judged less important than other features, because frankly, Android's notifications have been perfect since day one, so it's not like there is no precedent.