This time, just a year ago, very few people knew the terms “skeuomorphism” and “flat design.” We complained about the kind of leathery design of some apps on iOS and OS X, but in general, the UI of ...

The iOS7’s UI is not fully flat; however, it is much flatter than the previous versions of the operating system. The company has moved away from glossy and beveled icons with strong drop shadows.

With the release of iOS7 just around the corner, clamor over the changes Jony Ive will institute is growing. The general consensus—on this site and elsewhere—is that Apple is about to get a flat ...