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iPod touch Add/Edit calendars WILL be added to iPod Touch in future software update
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I would be really impressed if I could actually keep any downloaded PDFs ON the touch so that I don't have to freaking access the internet via wireless just to see pdf files.
The reason?
So here's my cockeyed theory about the calendar release (or lack thereof):
They did intentionally leave off the add/remove features to try to make the iPod less iPhone-ish. People got mad, and they want these features. So Apple will update...but not quite yet.
Why not yet? Think about the iTunes music store for the iPhone. Good ol' version 1.1.1 brought the iTunes store to your iPhone, and it's such a nifty feature that people wanted to update badly, so they did. And hacked iPhones got bricked.
I think that they're waiting until the iPod Touch has been hacked to release this "can't live without" feature, and in the process they'll break your hacks and fortify the OS against similar hacks. I don't think they'll brick the Touch, since it doesn't really affect them one way or another what you do with it (there is a risk if people are able to hack the wifi iTunes store, but that activity would probably be tied to your account anyway). Also, they're catching a lot of heat about the iPhone bricks.
Anyway, that's my $.02. Nothing like a good cockeyed theory every now and then.
So here's my cockeyed theory about the calendar release (or lack thereof):
They did intentionally leave off the add/remove features to try to make the iPod less iPhone-ish. People got mad, and they want these features. So Apple will update...but not quite yet.
Why not yet? Think about the iTunes music store for the iPhone. Good ol' version 1.1.1 brought the iTunes store to your iPhone, and it's such a nifty feature that people wanted to update badly, so they did. And hacked iPhones got bricked.
I think that they're waiting until the iPod Touch has been hacked to release this "can't live without" feature, and in the process they'll break your hacks and fortify the OS against similar hacks. I don't think they'll brick the Touch, since it doesn't really affect them one way or another what you do with it (there is a risk if people are able to hack the wifi iTunes store, but that activity would probably be tied to your account anyway). Also, they're catching a lot of heat about the iPhone bricks.
Anyway, that's my $.02. Nothing like a good cockeyed theory every now and then.
if you have any txt, hi-res images, or pdf files on your mac that you want on the go, check this out:
http://www.insanelygreattees.com/news/?p=51
it's been talked about a couple of times here and here.
it seems to work on the touch too, and well at that. hope this helps.
DCBass
Umm, given that presumable hundreds of people E-mailed them about this, how come you're the only one who got this response? Once others start posting messages like this, I'll start believing it. I'd be extremely excited about this, but this wouldn't be the first hoax about iPods...
No, that theory makes perfect sense. I'm sure they have new features lined up for the next few updates, and will slowly dole them out to continue to encourage people to update their iPhones/Touches.
So here's my cockeyed theory about the calendar release (or lack thereof):
They did intentionally leave off the add/remove features to try to make the iPod less iPhone-ish. People got mad, and they want these features. So Apple will update...but not quite yet.
Why not yet? Think about the iTunes music store for the iPhone. Good ol' version 1.1.1 brought the iTunes store to your iPhone, and it's such a nifty feature that people wanted to update badly, so they did. And hacked iPhones got bricked.
I think that they're waiting until the iPod Touch has been hacked to release this "can't live without" feature, and in the process they'll break your hacks and fortify the OS against similar hacks. I don't think they'll brick the Touch, since it doesn't really affect them one way or another what you do with it (there is a risk if people are able to hack the wifi iTunes store, but that activity would probably be tied to your account anyway). Also, they're catching a lot of heat about the iPhone bricks.
Anyway, that's my $.02. Nothing like a good cockeyed theory every now and then.
It doesn't really matter if its Steve Jobs himself or some office guy. What's more important is that this email come from Steve Job's address (assuming OP is legit.) It's one thing for some Apple Store Genius to say something he heard from some other guy, etc...it's another to hear it from a higher up email contact at Apple.
This email address is widely known, so Apple is surely careful about the information they dole out in replies.
This email address is widely known, so Apple is surely careful about the information they dole out in replies.
Thanks for the vote of confidence guys.
I don't have time to make stuff like this up. Nor am I that good with photoshop. In any case, here is the raw email data.RAW EMAIL DATA said:
Nice dude.
Just an FYI, that was actually Steve responding to your e-mail. He has an executive team who reads his e-mail, but they will respond either with their own name or they will call you if you provide a number. On some occasions he does actually read and respond via e-mail. Congrats.
- M
Just an FYI, that was actually Steve responding to your e-mail. He has an executive team who reads his e-mail, but they will respond either with their own name or they will call you if you provide a number. On some occasions he does actually read and respond via e-mail. Congrats.
- M
Thanks for the nice comments. I honestly couldn't care less whether it was Steve or not, but some of the comments on engadget are just unreal. Some people should try to use some common sense.
The only reason I posted this was because I thought it was marginally interesting to other Mac/iPod Touch users.
Thanks, David
I just sent an e-mail to sjobs@apple.com and to my surprise I got a reply! So it is true!!! That is sweet, when I heard the calendar was taken out I was very upset. Living in Canada and not being able to have and iPhone has sucked, but if the iPod touch adds the calendar app, then it's somewhat like a PDA... Now let's hope they add notes too...
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Having the editable Calendar will be very helpful rather then using Contacts to type up my work schedules and upcoming events. I'm excited to see what new features they'll add to the Touch in general
Wouldn't be disappointed if they don't come out with any games as long as they add flash to safari because that would add an enormous selection on web-games
Wouldn't be disappointed if they don't come out with any games as long as they add flash to safari because that would add an enormous selection on web-games
i think the notes app would be really good to have.
but what about a lyrics app?
like you can play a song then go to the lyrics app browse for the song and then read the lyrics as the song plays.
