Yeah, notifications seem very android like. Otherwise kinda dull.
At least Apple finally realized that they can send out patches instead of making you download the whole damn ROM/program again. Maybe next they'll do it for iTunes.
Notifications... I'm waiting for fanboys to tell everybody how unique, one-of-a-kind, revolutionary those notifications are. And patches... To buy a remix from iTunes and get it as a patch to the original song you have on the device, that would be cool :)
You're right, they are hardly unique in any way (I'd say they are more functional and organized than on android though) but seriously, how many ways can you do a list? :p
I'm glad they bring the features of my iphone up to standard now. Like the notification system and mail - both has been a fucking hackjob unworthy of a device priced with a premium!
Theres obviously more that has been around in the smartphone world for months and years but these two matter the most to me, thus I cant wait.
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This is the spit and polish returning to the IOs, after the last few iterations of just trying to keep ahead of the competition. It seems like Apple is taking the time to breath and take things back to being 'perfected', instead of just alright...
Well, it's not a bad list of updates and new features, but just about every single one of them has been copied from Android / WebOS or an existing app/service (even if it was a jailbreak/Cydia app)... I kind of expected something more revolutionary from Apple and a big software-focused launch, even if it was just their own unique take on something already implemented elsewhere.
As it is, much of the new stuff is implemented almost exactly the same way it's been done elsewhere... Only difference is that it's all bundled in w/the OS instead of maybe needing a couple separate app to get the same functionality (I'm sure the developers of Read It Later and others aren't particularly thrilled!). The cloud stuff is probably the most unique or centralized, particularly w/regards to iTunes, even tho their comparison to Amazon's pricing was somewhat disingenuous.
Amazon's MP3 Android app allows streaming from the cloud to any device, something it doesn't seem Apple's gonna be doing (RIP Lala :-/ ), and Apple neglects to mention you get 5GB for free (and 20GB for the price of any album right now, or $20 in the future, there's more tiers than the $50 tier that Apple singles out). They do lack the track matching tho. I've got around 200 ripped CDs and even in FLAC it's not more than 40GB, in VBR MP3 it's likely less than 15GB.
They could still surprise people w/the hardware end of their next release tho, since they've pushed it back until Fall and all... And they pretty much know what all the Android manufacturers are doing for the rest of the year (and WP7 or HP aren't moving any faster). Either way the improvements on iOS 5 are gonna be a hit w/existing iPhone users for sure, I'm not sure it'll win them any more tho... But they've got plenty of time to hype up every last bit of it before it launches, heh.
Every last thing here is an attempt to steal something someone else is already doing and call it "new and innovative". Stealing BlackBerry messenger, Xbox Live, Android/BB mail and notifications, etc. They are all very welcome updates but hardly innovative.
I hereby dub iOS 5 the "ME TOO!" update.
PS I also object to calling the iPhone a gaming device. Its cool and I have an iTouch 4 with some games on it, but until it gets a thumbstick and input buttons it will never be a gaming device in my book.
Since when is an ipad capable of playing videos? It still cannot play xvid/divx files in an avi container, right? And even if it could, I cant load them onto it because it doesnt have a freakin usb port. And how are you supposed to download youtube videos? Is there a downloadhelper app that actually works? Will there ever ever be one? And no I am not converting a video just to watch it on an ipad. Anyone who does that ought to give all their money and their house to apple and go jump off a cliff because they are retarded.
Well... Ever since there are at least 10 video players capable of doing that in the App Store. And if you want to download youtube videos, there are apps that can do that as well.
And as far as loading your videos, you can use DropBox, or a dozen other similar apps, or iTunes, or iCloud when it will be released.
But I don't even do that. I prefer to stream the videos from my PC with AirVideo. It's easier.
Please check before trashing a whole platform you have obviouly never even tried.
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I've seen a few people say third party apps will actually be able to pt stuff in the notification list kind of like weather and stocks can. Anyone know if there are any APIs for that? Will that actually be possible?
iOS5 seems mostly about generating revenue paths for Apple (mediocre iCloud offering, news stand) and very little about creating improved usability or added functionality.
I do like the ability to have my music purchases show up on all my devices but I had already solved that issue with rsync and some scripting.
The more I use iOS and Android, the less I like Apple's attitude towards users.
Perhaps with the sad and unfortunate passing of Mr. Jobs, the philosophy at Apple will loosen up a bit. But I don't thing so. They will cling even tighter to the formula that has made so much money.
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jawknee530 - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
I am incredibly underwhelmed. I figured there would be at least one exciting thing for iOS5 but I guess I was wrong.smackababy - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
I am happy with the camera app update, they could have left all the other crap off.MonkeyPaw - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
Yeah, notifications seem very android like. Otherwise kinda dull.At least Apple finally realized that they can send out patches instead of making you download the whole damn ROM/program again. Maybe next they'll do it for iTunes.
cgeorgescu - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Notifications... I'm waiting for fanboys to tell everybody how unique, one-of-a-kind, revolutionary those notifications are.And patches... To buy a remix from iTunes and get it as a patch to the original song you have on the device, that would be cool :)
Leonick - Thursday, June 9, 2011 - link
You're right, they are hardly unique in any way (I'd say they are more functional and organized than on android though) but seriously, how many ways can you do a list? :pGriswold - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
I'm glad they bring the features of my iphone up to standard now. Like the notification system and mail - both has been a fucking hackjob unworthy of a device priced with a premium!Theres obviously more that has been around in the smartphone world for months and years but these two matter the most to me, thus I cant wait.
aalbionthomas - Sunday, June 26, 2011 - link
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www styl eo wn com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) More pictures available on our website --
3) Perfect quality, small order accepted .
4) 100% safe door to door delivery, within 5 - 7 days air express for small orders .
5) We have lots of jerseys in stock
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
www styl eo wn com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6) Letters and number are sewn on b2cshop body, 100% embroidery
7) Size: .48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60
8) Delivery by UPS, DHL, EMS door to door
9) Delivery in 5 - 7 days
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NFL,NBA,MLB all are 18usd!!!!
mfed3 - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
typical. putting appleized names features that have been out for years and claiming a revolution is happening. enjoy the log of dump fanbois.Leonick - Thursday, June 9, 2011 - link
Well they didn't claim any of it was evolutionary, magical or industry first so...Michaelsm - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
This is the spit and polish returning to the IOs, after the last few iterations of just trying to keep ahead of the competition. It seems like Apple is taking the time to breath and take things back to being 'perfected', instead of just alright...synaesthetic - Monday, June 6, 2011 - link
With wifi and Dropbox I haven't actually connected my Glacier to my laptop in months. Not since I first rooted it and loaded the sdcard with my tunes.Impulses - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Well, it's not a bad list of updates and new features, but just about every single one of them has been copied from Android / WebOS or an existing app/service (even if it was a jailbreak/Cydia app)... I kind of expected something more revolutionary from Apple and a big software-focused launch, even if it was just their own unique take on something already implemented elsewhere.As it is, much of the new stuff is implemented almost exactly the same way it's been done elsewhere... Only difference is that it's all bundled in w/the OS instead of maybe needing a couple separate app to get the same functionality (I'm sure the developers of Read It Later and others aren't particularly thrilled!). The cloud stuff is probably the most unique or centralized, particularly w/regards to iTunes, even tho their comparison to Amazon's pricing was somewhat disingenuous.
Amazon's MP3 Android app allows streaming from the cloud to any device, something it doesn't seem Apple's gonna be doing (RIP Lala :-/ ), and Apple neglects to mention you get 5GB for free (and 20GB for the price of any album right now, or $20 in the future, there's more tiers than the $50 tier that Apple singles out). They do lack the track matching tho. I've got around 200 ripped CDs and even in FLAC it's not more than 40GB, in VBR MP3 it's likely less than 15GB.
They could still surprise people w/the hardware end of their next release tho, since they've pushed it back until Fall and all... And they pretty much know what all the Android manufacturers are doing for the rest of the year (and WP7 or HP aren't moving any faster). Either way the improvements on iOS 5 are gonna be a hit w/existing iPhone users for sure, I'm not sure it'll win them any more tho... But they've got plenty of time to hype up every last bit of it before it launches, heh.
Ikefu - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Every last thing here is an attempt to steal something someone else is already doing and call it "new and innovative". Stealing BlackBerry messenger, Xbox Live, Android/BB mail and notifications, etc. They are all very welcome updates but hardly innovative.I hereby dub iOS 5 the "ME TOO!" update.
PS I also object to calling the iPhone a gaming device. Its cool and I have an iTouch 4 with some games on it, but until it gets a thumbstick and input buttons it will never be a gaming device in my book.
xype - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
"I hereby dub iOS 5 the "ME TOO!" update."Did you dub Android the "ME TOO!" OS, too, when it came out? :)
erple2 - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Yes, but I also dubbed the first Apple phone as "me too" based on my experience with a Treo and blackberry.When does the madness end? It can't.
Griswold - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Why, because Apple invented mobile OS'? Newsflash, there have been mobile OS' long before Apple turned into a smartphone company.Shadowmaster625 - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
Since when is an ipad capable of playing videos? It still cannot play xvid/divx files in an avi container, right? And even if it could, I cant load them onto it because it doesnt have a freakin usb port. And how are you supposed to download youtube videos? Is there a downloadhelper app that actually works? Will there ever ever be one? And no I am not converting a video just to watch it on an ipad. Anyone who does that ought to give all their money and their house to apple and go jump off a cliff because they are retarded.Ozymandias# - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - link
Well... Ever since there are at least 10 video players capable of doing that in the App Store. And if you want to download youtube videos, there are apps that can do that as well.And as far as loading your videos, you can use DropBox, or a dozen other similar apps, or iTunes, or iCloud when it will be released.
But I don't even do that. I prefer to stream the videos from my PC with AirVideo. It's easier.
Please check before trashing a whole platform you have obviouly never even tried.
linlijunoo - Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - link
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All the products are free ship ping, and the the price is com petitive,
and also can accept the pay pal pay ment.
,after the paym ent, can ship within short time.
jdonker - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - link
Until Apple give in and incorporate flash compatability into their devices the iphone, ipod touch and ipad will all be inferior browsing devices.Fix this first!
linlijunpp - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - link
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All the products are free ship ping, and the the price is com petitive,
and also can accept the pay pal pay ment.
,after the paym ent, can ship within short time.
Leonick - Thursday, June 9, 2011 - link
I've seen a few people say third party apps will actually be able to pt stuff in the notification list kind of like weather and stocks can. Anyone know if there are any APIs for that? Will that actually be possible?Semi-T - Thursday, October 13, 2011 - link
iOS5 seems mostly about generating revenue paths for Apple (mediocre iCloud offering, news stand) and very little about creating improved usability or added functionality.I do like the ability to have my music purchases show up on all my devices but I had already solved that issue with rsync and some scripting.
The more I use iOS and Android, the less I like Apple's attitude towards users.
Perhaps with the sad and unfortunate passing of Mr. Jobs, the philosophy at Apple will loosen up a bit. But I don't thing so. They will cling even tighter to the formula that has made so much money.