Comment by newscracker

Having read that KB page, I don't really care for Apple's explanation on this, but it's really messy from a UX point of view after being used to the previous way of working. I have the habit of turning off WiFi most of the time to save on battery usage. I know when and where I'm in a place where selected WiFi networks are available, and I don't like having the radio on all the time.

I'm not buying new phones every year or getting batteries replaced - so taking advantage of any and most battery saving techniques (while having the device usable for my needs) is very important to me.

What's even more annoying is this - if I open an app that may need network access but cal also work or open up without that, now the device prompts me with a list of nearby WiFi networks and I have to choose cancel because I'm not going to connect to some random network! This is a serious security issue, IMO. Many people might inadvertently tap on available WiFi networks and suffer through password prompts on protected networks or get connected to some rogue network.

Forcing users to go to Settings to turn the radios off defeats the purpose of having an easily accessible Control Center for many users.

I seriously believe Apple botched this one, and hope there will at least be some way to get the old behavior (like it did with the removal and reinstating of Camera Roll).