Me either. And I have a 6S. Maybe they are for iPhone 7 only?
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Apple Releases First iOS 10.2 Beta to Public Beta Testers With New Emoji, Wallpapers and More
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You can probably download them from somewhere already, but to be honest they're not worth the hassle.
The emoji team is probably capable of putting out 100x more work than other teams, because emojis are basic icons that appeal to juveniles and serve no function to the greater good. In fact, I would argue they actually result in a net negative on society, further eroding our youth's ability to communicate like functioning adults.
No matter how much of the pie the smileys get, it is simply too much. Sure, if they had an up to date, functioning and coherent product line, I imagine we wouldn't be hearing nearly the amount of complaints we are- But are you really going to try to tell us that this is the case?
/getofflawndammit
Yes, but in the zero-sum game that is fund allocation, they really could *almost* just push a button to fix it: Abandon making new emojis and put that money toward real things that help consumers use their computers for actual things, like, creating the websites we all use, the movies and documentaries we all enjoy and learn from, the computer games we all play, and all the software that runs the world.
It's not like if they stopped pushing smiley faces that the money would just sit, it would inevitably be spent on better pursuits.
I may not have been using Apple kit as long as you but I have been in the Hardware and Software business for more han 40 years.
I too am looking at building a powerful Hackintosh desktop (2x 4K screens) for my Photo and Video Editing. Apple currently has nothing there for me to use that even remotely attracts me or can afford.
Instead of replacing my MBP, that's what I'll be doing.
As for emoji's? Well, the one that describes me is not yet ratified :dino:
I'm having fun with the new features and emoji's but trying to get everyone I know to install the Beta as well to use it with them, pointless if they don't have.
The emojis are juvenile, but a lot of fun. I just want a yoga emoji. Om symbol is there, but I'd like a mat or yogi character. Then I'll be satisfied.
Connecting a wireless headset is now shown with a headphone symbol in the status bar rather than a Bluetooth symbol
Did anyone who isntalled get tricked into 2 factor authorization?
It is saying I set it up and now i have to change my password to shut it off.
It is saying I set it up and now i have to change my password to shut it off.
So you think the new emojis are in the critical path for getting work done that you personally want done?
Just noticed it on my home screen - small change, but makes sense visually to have it be headphones.
Sorry if this has been asked previously - but is the build number the same as the developer release from Yesterday?
When the majority of their real computer line is stagnant, monitors silently discontinued, and their connections standards a complete and utter mess, I can't help but think that.
Do you think that if they didn't bother with emojis they wouldn't have more resources to put toward other things that help people compute, rather than tweens text? Logic dictates they would.
I think the idea is that content creators kind of feel like they've been left in the dust. I'm not a content creator so I can only go by what I hear and read. But it's a relatively common complaint right now.
My focus is iPhone since that is my daily driver; and no My opinion is that emojis are not on the critical path and will argue for some they important as other items are too you.
It seems like with a company like Apple there are plenty of resources that could be applied to pretty much anything that they would want to focus on. It seems that what "logic" dictates somewhat more is that it's not likely a limitation of resources or anything of the sort.
I agree with you. I was simply making the argument - regardless of how long the Mac line is taking - that Apple or any company will not stop other departments from working only to divert the entire company attention to a task because their users aren't happy.
Sure, Tim may set some stringent deadlines for certain departments, but it is silly to me to think that Tim would stop the iOS software updates because me and millions of others want a better product line. There are still millions of others that don't care and would much rather have emojis than a new iMac. Departments must go on.
That being said, I am one of the upset users. At best, their product line is lackluster. But for those who can't wait on Apple to get their act together, their are those beautiful Surface Studios that seem to be putting a sparkle in a lot of people's eyes.
The priorities are SO misaligned in Cupertino lately that I am embarrassed for Apple myself.. Nothing like focusing on emojis when our default Apple mail push settings are not working!!! Nice job Mr. Cook
It's not like a ton of other things are actually part of iOS 10.2 beta 1 already aside from one of the smaller changes (the emoji updates).