The iOS 7 update is making people sick.  Literally.

The long-anticipated iPhone update remodeled the entire design of the interface, and has received both positive and negative reviews.  But an overwhelming number of problems have arisen with the new release of this operating system. One of the new features of iOS 7 is referred to as the parallax effect by Apple, which is the motion of the foreground and background as the user line of sight changes. The interface appears to float atop the background image, giving it a 3-D effect.  Another added effect is the zooming transition between apps. These effects have caused some Apple users to complain of nausea, headaches and motion sickness-like symptoms.  Although the number of users experiencing this problem is unknown, the number of people with complaints is steadily growing.

However, Apple has provided its customers with a solution. Users who face this problem can navigate to Reduce Motion in the Settings to make these effects go away. Another problem that arose only a day after release is that if an iPhone had the Control Center enabled for the lock screen, anyone could enter the phone and access its information. This problem was addressed very quickly by Apple, which released the iOS 7.0.2 update on Sept. 26 to rectify the problem.  The accommodation and speed with which Apple addressed the problem was very helpful in terms of protecting the security of customers.

Other problems include iOS 7 draining the battery life and iMessage failing among others. As with any new operating systems, there are still potential flaws that Apple needs to focus on and fix as soon as possible.More common complaints are that the design is too Android, that the screen is crowded and that the overall appearance is juvenile.

But there are some positives to the new design. Apple has made accessing many essential functions easier, such as wireless internet, airplane mode, flashlight, and other utilities.  When the user slides any open screen from the bottom upward, the Control Center, which has many necessary functions, appears. Apple also added other helpful features such as photos organized into events by date and place. Other added features include extra ringtones and wallpapers, folders with unlimited apps, as well as an optional male Siri.

Overall, the iOS 7 is a necessary improvement in comparison to the older generation of iPhones.  The new easy access to many different essential functions and the overall design is helpful to users. Although there are many problems that need to be worked on, the iOS 7 update has set new standards for phone companies everywhere.