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Well clearly. But is this a difference that has a technical basis or a we don’t want to do it basis?

Might also have something to do with not supporting a device that was release 10 years ago and effectively replaced 4+ years ago.

Maybe they misplaced the appropriate driver files? /s
 
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Updating my iPhone 7 plus to 13.4 through Finder on Catalina and it has been almost an hour downloading! I update my iMac and ATV 4 no problem didn't take so long? WTF??
 
Question about folder sharing...

Can I share a folder to anyone or do they have to have an iCloud account?
 
Might also have something to do with not supporting a device that was release 10 years ago and effectively replaced 4+ years ago.

Maybe they misplaced the appropriate driver files? /s
Mine’s the Magic Mouse 2 so a current model. Does that make a difference?
 
I’m an Apple fan through and through but I’ve given up on Messages. They are always out of order and they never sync to my Mac (pictures and videos just appear as an icon that downloads the wrong image to ~Downloads when I click on it).

It’s a shame because I loved it at first but after I got spammed every single day and couldn’t stop it for nearly 3 months despite following all the instructions to stop the spam, it made me wonder just how safe it really is.
 
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The mail app still hangs with gmail, so all of those nifty UI improvements are meaningless. iOS 13 is the first version where I have to use Google’s Gmail app (which I dislike) instead of the mail app - which worked fine with gmail in every iOS version prior to 13.

I’m really hoping Apple cancels WWDC this year and instead focuses it’s efforts on optimizing what it already has. iOS and iPad OS and macOS Catalina have been and continue to be regarded as not one of Apple’s better efforts. There couldn’t be a better time than now for taking a breather on the next batch of new features (whatever they are this time) and just go all out on bug fixes and optimization - which is probably what most people want in the next version anyway - and maybe add in new features over time as the current software matures.

Might give developers a little break too so they can focus their efforts on the current version of software rather than the yearly moving target.
 
Anyone notice if this fixes the Calculator input errors on iOS? It was an issue in iOS 11, fixed, and then brought back sometime in iOS 13. Now it also leaves some buttons visually depressed after hitting them.
 
Re: A bug that could cause the camera viewfinder to appear as a black screen has been addressed - finally! It’s been driving me crazy! I’m happy its being resolved.

I’m excited about iCloud sharing! This is big helpful!! Thanks Apple!
 
Some nice changes ...

Mail ... seems to better recognize which emails I've been constantly filing now. Example ...
emails from Bodybuilding.com Jay Cutler with exercise tips & supplements have always been moved to 'Exercise'
emails from LinkedIn - direct emails from managers/headhunters I move to 'Jobs Applied For' is now a suggestion when I open the email and select the folder icon.

Files ... one thing I don't like is the default folder permissions. Specifically the 'Can make changes' is set to default. This is a bad practice ... so be VERY careful when you share folders from your iCloud Drive, especially if you allow 'anyone with the link' when sharing.

I see Apple changing this VERY soon.
 

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I was hoping the build number is different. That way they might have added support for original trackpad...
I see it doesn't work for me either. They're taking the michael.
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Maybe yes maybe no.
The original trachpad supports tap to click, 2 fingers tap, three and four fingers gestures.
I believe it's Apple's strategy to make more money
They won't be getting any more money from me.
 
Mail Flags are still buried in that "Reply" icon (kitchen sink repository for all manner of second class services) :mad:
 
The mail app still hangs with gmail, so all of those nifty UI improvements are meaningless. iOS 13 is the first version where I have to use Google’s Gmail app (which I dislike) instead of the mail app - which worked fine with gmail in every iOS version prior to 13.

I’m really hoping Apple cancels WWDC this year and instead focuses it’s efforts on optimizing what it already has. iOS and iPad OS and macOS Catalina have been and continue to be regarded as not one of Apple’s better efforts. There couldn’t be a better time than now for taking a breather on the next batch of new features (whatever they are this time) and just go all out on bug fixes and optimization - which is probably what most people want in the next version anyway - and maybe add in new features over time as the current software matures.

Might give developers a little break too so they can focus their efforts on the current version of software rather than the yearly moving target.

Try outlook, its better than Gmail app.
 
Just installed iOS 13.4. Around 970MB on an iPhone XR for those wondering.

So far so good with the changes, it's especially good that Apple is able to publish new updates during a pandemy.

Speaking of which, I think Siri should be hospitalized :
Hospitalised? More like a padded cell and strong meds.
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Mail Flags are still buried in that "Reply" icon (kitchen sink repository for all manner of second class services) :mad:
Haven’t dared “upgrade” yet, but swipe left in message view gives you reply, flag and trash rather than using the kitchen sink icon at the bottom.
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Question about folder sharing...

Can I share a folder to anyone or do they have to have an iCloud account?
Anyone you send the share link to I believe.
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Full disclosure; I have a tin foil hat on at the moment.
I'v chosen not to update at the moment. With the way things are I'm not taking the chance of turning a working phone/computer into a bricked one.
Hopefully once lots and lots of others have confirmed minimal issues, I'll do the upgrade.
Sort of working anyway. Better the devil you know. If I didn’t get an 11 series I would have stayed on 10 or 12. 13 has been an almost continuous clusterfudge and auto clusterfudge (correct?) and Siri have been infuriating.
 
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