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Apple Misses iTunes Match Launch Target as iTunes 10.5.1 Developer Beta Expires
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Damned if they do and damned if they don't
I'd rather they delay the product then put out something that doesn't work well.
If they put it out and it failed people would be upset, so we are upset that a beta closed out. It's a beta people.
Thanks apple for waiting and making sure it's right.
I'd rather they delay the product then put out something that doesn't work well.
If they put it out and it failed people would be upset, so we are upset that a beta closed out. It's a beta people.
Thanks apple for waiting and making sure it's right.
I'd imagine it has something to do with server loads. When iOS 5/iCloud was released everything was swamped and performance was poor.
If iTunes Match is released to everyone all at once it will crush Apple's servers. iTunes can match a lot of stuff, but people will still need to upload a lot of files. The only way to release something that will bring traffic of this magnitude is to do it in an incremental rollout. It may take longer to get it to everyone, but it will perform better.
Once the data is uploaded, most of it will just sit there, so it's really only on the first day that most traffic will hit. But if everyone goes to upload their music all at once I can't see it working well at all.
If iTunes Match is released to everyone all at once it will crush Apple's servers. iTunes can match a lot of stuff, but people will still need to upload a lot of files. The only way to release something that will bring traffic of this magnitude is to do it in an incremental rollout. It may take longer to get it to everyone, but it will perform better.
Once the data is uploaded, most of it will just sit there, so it's really only on the first day that most traffic will hit. But if everyone goes to upload their music all at once I can't see it working well at all.
Totally agree, but most of those people would understand that if they do install it on a primary system, there's a risk that data could be lost, or in this case, unaccessible through the normal medium.
The people who just go "Next, Next, Agree, "Yes, I agree", Next, Install, Done" are those who don't understand what they're getting themselves into, and it's those people who I have no sympathy for.
While I typically agree with OS betas that they are not meant to be run by people as their everyday operating system and it is annoying when people sign up for the Developer program just to get stuff early and then complain when it doesn't work, this is different.
There is nothing for developers to develop for Match. Also, Apple made beta testers pay for it in advance. This was obviously a beta that was meant for people to test in real life, not just for app development. On the flip side, Apple has said from the beginning that they would be deleting the libraries from time to time and to back up all of your music.
Either way, I'm excited for this service to see the light of day. Without stepping on the NDA too much, the service itself has been rock solid lately and I bet any delays are either to add some features for managing your online library or to be sure they have the capacity to handle the crazy first day of launch.
There is nothing for developers to develop for Match. Also, Apple made beta testers pay for it in advance. This was obviously a beta that was meant for people to test in real life, not just for app development. On the flip side, Apple has said from the beginning that they would be deleting the libraries from time to time and to back up all of your music.
Either way, I'm excited for this service to see the light of day. Without stepping on the NDA too much, the service itself has been rock solid lately and I bet any delays are either to add some features for managing your online library or to be sure they have the capacity to handle the crazy first day of launch.
Better late than crappy
Reminds me of a software scheduling rule:
If you slip your release schedule, people might complain.
If you ship a crappy product "on time," people will hate you.
Reminds me of a software scheduling rule:
If you slip your release schedule, people might complain.
If you ship a crappy product "on time," people will hate you.
Why would think that?
1. That isn't the way Apple works.
2. iTunes Match is a major network services feature that eats battery for breakfast. These two teams probably meet 5 times a day.
3. While you see zero correlation, I'm certain there is a big correlation between iPhone 4S battery issues and iTunes Match delay. Until those users devices are diagnosed and fixed, the last thing Apple wants to do is release another feature that IS going to decrease battery life substantially for anyone who uses it.
My first thought too... just watch, bit by bit Steve's influence will disappear and we'll be stuck with Microsoft again
You people are so funny. I love the negative counters just for saying anything remotely disparaging.
Apple failed without steve, that's a fact. I am not rooting against them at all. Let's see where they are in 4-5 years...
So can some one go to apple no and start bitching a fit and telling them they are all *****, just like steve would of done?
Speaking of broken promises. Remember when FaceTime was announced with the iPhone 4 and Steve said, "Now FaceTime is based on a lot of open standards: H.264 video, AAC audio, and a bunch of alphabet soup acronyms. And were going to take it all away. Were going to the standards bodies, starting tomorrow, and were going to make FaceTime an open industry standard."
What happened with that? Anyone know??
What happened with that? Anyone know??
My 4s battery life is bad with iTunes Match turned on or off. And iTunes Match is a major NETWORK service; it would be similar to streaming Netflix movies or exactly the same as downloading music from the iTunes Store because that's what you are really doing.
And lastly, do you work at Apple? How do you know "That isn't the way Apple works?"
i sense that apple is having issues internal operations .. things are just not flowing right
and then i read this:
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/11/0...arts-apple-for-j-c-penney-no-successor-named/
humm something is a foot
and then i read this:
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/11/0...arts-apple-for-j-c-penney-no-successor-named/
humm something is a foot
Exactly. It's so early and still so plain to see. To give company a week off and to give capital to charity is insane. Jobs knew better.
I'm confused?EDIT: Should have read down a bit more it looks like the arrow wasn't meant for my post
sad
It's kind of sad that folks would be so negative about the Apple team for a few hours delay in a new service. No one knows why iTunes Match hadn't been released. I think Apple learned a very hard lesson from MobileMe about releasing crap software. I don't think they are going to let a flagship piece of software like iTunes Match go release with a bunch of problems, you would all complain 2x as much. You aren't giving the people who have run Apple for the last couple of years enough credit.
It's kind of sad that folks would be so negative about the Apple team for a few hours delay in a new service. No one knows why iTunes Match hadn't been released. I think Apple learned a very hard lesson from MobileMe about releasing crap software. I don't think they are going to let a flagship piece of software like iTunes Match go release with a bunch of problems, you would all complain 2x as much. You aren't giving the people who have run Apple for the last couple of years enough credit.
It's possible they have. But these standards bodies operate so slowly, it's possible it could take years before it's ratified and who know how long until other companies adopt it. Look at Thunderbolt - Intel's behind it but it isn't being widely adopted yet.
If a Tuesday or Wednesday is when Apple releases software updates, why didn't they say "beginning of November"? It's not like the calendar changed and October 31st unexpectedly switched to a Monday.
Quit apologizing for a company who did not follow through on what they said!!! This is how companies lose accountability to their customers!