I was under the assumption that iCloud would update apps across devices if you updated the app in just one device. I have automatic downloading turned on in the app store for my pad and iPhone, but the apps aren't automatically updating. Do I need to do something special with iTunes on my iMac? Or was I wrong in assuming apps automatically update when I update on one device? TIA.
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Does iCloud update apps across devices?
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No.
If you download an app on a device it will download to the others. Updates do not cross devices.
Thanks. I find it odd, though, that updates don't occur as well. Hopefully that changes with a software update.
I found it very odd, so much so that I assumed I was doing something wrong. By the way, also excluded seems to be podcasts and iTunes U that are purchased from iTunes. All this means is that you're still doing a lot of synchronizing to your main computer. Hopefully updates will enhance the iCloud features.
what would be nice is if Apps just updated themselves automatically when you are connected to wifi, either when an update is pushed to the device or at scheduled intervals.
That is a really great idea actually. Push updates would be very nice. I get sick of checking for updates every day.
It's now possible for Jailbreakers to Auto Update Apps
Check out "Auto App Updater" on the ModMyI.com repo.
It does exactly that! I just installed it and it's perfect. For those of you that are worried that it's a bad idea to update apps without making sure they don't have "major bugs" should turn off auto updates for your mission critical apps in the settings. Problem solved.
http://modmyi.com/content/10439-auto...C+Homepage+All)
Check out "Auto App Updater" on the ModMyI.com repo.
It does exactly that! I just installed it and it's perfect. For those of you that are worried that it's a bad idea to update apps without making sure they don't have "major bugs" should turn off auto updates for your mission critical apps in the settings. Problem solved.
http://modmyi.com/content/10439-auto...C+Homepage+All)