That's because Windows doesn't usually add features that are dependent on hardware... Apple has been doing this for years.
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Bluetooth LE Adapters Don't Enable OS X Yosemite's 'Handoff' on Older Macs
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That's because Windows doesn't usually add features that are dependent on hardware... Apple has been doing this for years.
Apple not implementing new features on all possible macs that could support it? This has NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!!
Uh huh. It appears people have little faith in the hacking community and poor memories of apples recent and long-term history. Apple tends to cut off when the user experience gets below a certain threshold to protect itself from consumers who complain about everything.
If only there was a way to protect it from people who complain about products that aren't even launched...
this. 1000+ likes.
Can we interpreted as setting an arbitrary limitation on software based on hardware or they just saying new feature need new hardware in reality aren't? They probably can achieve same thing without going though all these craps. I mean when Yosemite goes to public and whenelple found out Hand Off isn't working on their "older Macs" Apple need lots of explanations.
Older ones can work, you just have to spend $20 to update your bluetooth card. and it could work through wifi, they don't HAVE to use Bluetooth LE. BUT it would badly drain batteries in iOS devices which are already very reliant on battery life anyway. Bluetooth LE uses very little battery power which is why they decided to use it.
LAME.
Ergh... Uh... Apple... 1 infinite loop, Cupertino, CA... is... Evil... Money... Grubbing... Corporation.... Uuuuh....
Ergh... Uh... Apple... 1 infinite loop, Cupertino, CA... is... Evil... Money... Grubbing... Corporation.... Uuuuh....
Does anyone know if IOS will be able to write an email from an iPhone and then go finish and send it from an iPad? or if an iPad can make calls like the Mac will be able to? Or is continuity only something for Macs only since most people would not have to upgrade their iPhones and iPads to use features like that? Will iOS ever have features like this too?
What? No. The article clearly says:
"In discussing the limitations for Handoff support, some MacRumors forum members suggested that adding an inexpensive third-party Bluetooth LE adapter to an older Mac might be enough to add support for the feature. Unfortunately, several forum members have discovered that this does not appear to be the case"
Emphasis added.
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For question #1 and #2, Yes and Yes. Your last 2 questions don't make sense.
No they're not.
They just don't want self-entitled users (and believe me Apple users can be self-entitled) to come into the Genius bar expecting Apple to fix a Continuity problem because they installed a *insert random 3rd party dongle here* they got of ebay
Its a waste of time and resources.
I just ordered an iogear bluetooth 4.0 dongle from amazon, it uses the broadcom chipset. lets hope this works!
Not sure why it says Bluetooth LE not supported, as your Mac Mini does indeed have Bluetooth 4.0 (LE), so you should be all set (and confirmed by the Yes to Continuity)
Wow, This seems the solution, my isgear bluetooth dongle is on the way, anyone can try this?
A mid 2012 MBP should work just fine, you shouldn't need to change the card:
http://apfeleimer.de/2014/06/kein-continuity-airdrop-handsoff-fuer-ipad-2-und-aeltere-macs
[Edit] - Sorry, I meant to add the image...
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No that's not possible.
Been a mac user 20+ years. Apple artificially limiting devices through software (locking out older machines) is not new ....
Recent example is Trim support on SSD's. Only supported out of the box on Apple SSD's, but can be circumvented at least by a third party enabler.
Hopefully someone will develop a hack to unlock it however.
My 2011 iMac is better than most PC desktops even today. I hope handoff finds a way into it.
But I am sure I can live without a feature I have never used before in my life and about which i didn't even know about a month ago.
But I am sure I can live without a feature I have never used before in my life and about which i didn't even know about a month ago.
I hope it's a bug. Maybe even if it isn't, they'll listen if everyone files it as one.
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More like time to not update to iOS 8
If Apple's going to leave my Mac out of the new features, I don't see why I would want iOS 8. Edit: Unless someone finds a workaround. Looks like someone has. I will consider my options later...
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Thanks for this information! I'll keep it in mind. What about using an external USB dongle, which would probably be cheaper?
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This is good to know, but the article refers to USB dongles, not internal cards.
Netkas, any chance you can list a link to where we may be able to purchase one if these please. Thanks.
Great to see you netkas! do you think 2010 mid MBA with the iogear bluetooth dongle would work?
PS the wifi is 802.11n
I can confirm SMS works on a 2010 27" iMac with only Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. Phone calls I should probably test huh?
I'm fairly sure they do, its just the enclosure thats different, if not get a 2012 13" bluetooth board.