Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by rkrishnakumar » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 6:59 PM UTC

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by wavephorm » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:43 PM UTC

  iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1

Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by RowanH » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:45 PM UTC

Did I just read this right "iOS 6 brings even better web browsing to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch." .... "And when you’re posting a photo or video to eBay, Craigslist, or another site, you can take photos and video — or choose from your Camera Roll — without leaving Safari." mobile web just took a huge step forward if so.....

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by Watabou » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:45 PM UTC

wavephorm wrote: post #2

iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1 Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

And yet the 3GS is supported. I think I'm right in saying that almost no one would have worried too much if Apple had dropped the 3GS too. They would have understood that the 3GS wouldn't be able to run the latest and greatest iOS. The fact that they are supporting the 3GS and not iPad 1 is surprising.

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by ctdonath » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:46 PM UTC

wavephorm wrote: post #2

iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1 Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

I'm not surprised, as iOS went thru 3 versions on iPad, and the newest hardware is far enough ahead of the old that keeping up compatibility across all versions (original hardware included) would grow strained.

But yeah, that's a big downer. I'm still lovin' my iPad 1, and won't be able to swing a replacement anytime soon (assuming the new iMacs show up, which to the surprise of many didn't today).

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by spot » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:48 PM UTC

looks like a lot of catchup with android. from maps to sharing to video chat to reply with text message to offline browsing, android has all of this.

competition is a wonderful thing. this is the right way to do it (not with a lawsuit)

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by blutonium » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:49 PM UTC

wavephorm wrote: post #2

iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1 Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

First generation hardware is difficult to support. They dropped the original iPhone in iOS 3.

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by ZanderEarth32 » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:53 PM UTC

wavephorm wrote: post #2

iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1 Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

Yea, this is a real downer. I still like my iPad 1 and was planning on upgrading eventually, but it feels like Apple is kind of forcing my hand here. PS I realize I don't have to upgrade, so Apple isn't really forcing me to do anything.

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by veyron » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:57 PM UTC

Watabou wrote: post #4

wavephorm wrote: post #2

iOS 6 is not compatible with: iPad 1 Damnit, did I just have an aneurism? Seriously, the iPad 1 isn't old (or doesn't feel old to me), and it came out around the same time as the iPod touch 4th generation, which is supported. I'm really getting sick of this "throw-away hardware" culture that Apple is enforcing.

And yet the 3GS is supported. I think I'm right in saying that almost no one would have worried too much if Apple had dropped the 3GS too. They would have understood that the 3GS wouldn't be able to run the latest and greatest iOS. The fact that they are supporting the 3GS and not iPad 1 is surprising.

The 3GS phones are still being sold. It would be a real surprise if it didn't support a product currently on the market ...

Re: Apple iOS6 Preview

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Post by ceejayoz » Mon, Jun 11, 2012, 7:58 PM UTC

RowanH wrote: post #3

Did I just read this right "iOS 6 brings even better web browsing to your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch." .... "And when you’re posting a photo or video to eBay, Craigslist, or another site, you can take photos and video — or choose from your Camera Roll — without leaving Safari." mobile web just took a huge step forward if so.....

Yep, it looks like Safari's getting upload support. Finally!