[utopkara]

You are missing the point here. The app in question performs a very simple task. Of course most of the users will be able to figure out little issues without getting stuck. But, if we consider the default apps as examples of what we will get with the new UI design, the article points out to how things could get out of hand when the interaction gets more complicated or the user isn't sure of what the app does. This is something people complain about, because iOS is the exemplary product that comes without a manual, and everybody just figure out how to use it.

[callum85]

No you missed my point, completely. I didn't say anything about the changes in iOS7. I don't know whether they are good or bad for general users, and neither does the OP. Both of us can have our own feelings about it, and both can come up with theories that back our feelings up. But theories are a dangerous thing in UI design. They can be incredibly convincing and yet still be proven wrong in testing. As a UI designer you have to constantly doubt your own theories about what is good and bad, and trust scientific observations (of real-life usage and stats) over your instincts sometimes.

[kinnth]

No matter how the OP came to his conclusions do we not agree that if you look at it, it could be better and not everything shares usability practices between apps. For a fresh look (2 month tested) release iOS 7 has too many bugs.