I see what your saying but don’t completely agree. Not that I’m a huge Microsoft fan, but I do admire what they have been doing. I do agree that potentially it could be a mismanagement issue.
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Apple's Decision to Delay Some New Features and Focus on Software Quality Extends to Mac
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And that's when Chrome OS comes in ...the future of a modern mobile and desktop OS......in years to come.
I wouldn't be too optimistic concerning power user features. Apple has been slowly eliminating them and if macOS Server is any indication, power users are only going to become more frustrated.
Oh there is lot's Apple should get fixed - also in terms of ease of use...
Things I learned when teaching my parents about macOS and iOS – with the assumption "It just works".
It get's complicated whenever the cloud services come into play. What apps use it, use it optionally, or mandatory, and what does "storage" exactly mean in the cloud and what processes will use how much. Setting up your accounts in "Mail" vs in "Internet Accounts". The frequent password prompts related to cloud services, and how they mix up with OS system password prompts. For beginners it's hard to tell what the OS is currently asking for and why - the prompts are very similar. The iCloud services are fuzzy, hard to grasp and tricky to set up for unexperienced users. If remembering passwords is hard for a user - keychain also isn't very beginner friendly (user password vs keychain password and their odd relation to each other) - macOS should be of much more assistance here than it currently is.
Unrelated to the cloud services, there are still many bad legacy UI decisions lingering around which were introduced with OSX Lion most of all > full screen - Hiding essential controls when going to fullscreen (My mom:"It's frozen, I can't go back, it's stuck") is a no go. Apple making it the default when clicking the green plus icon in windows is one of the worst UI decisions, in recent memory. Full screen modes should be left to the applications, not the OS window manager - for the me worst thing is that the dock doesn't work, I would prefer fullscreen modes to be more lightweight which allows for a quick in and out of this view (currently there is this delay due to a slow animation which feels unnecessary). And who is using dashboard widgets these days? Could have been removed with the notification center sidebar introduction.
Oh and try explaining the good old "Can't empty your trash..." bug still being a thing ... it's decades old by now and never elegantly resolved by Apple > Just show the files in question and ask users if they should be force deleted or kept, while all other files get deleted.
Things I learned when teaching my parents about macOS and iOS – with the assumption "It just works".
It get's complicated whenever the cloud services come into play. What apps use it, use it optionally, or mandatory, and what does "storage" exactly mean in the cloud and what processes will use how much. Setting up your accounts in "Mail" vs in "Internet Accounts". The frequent password prompts related to cloud services, and how they mix up with OS system password prompts. For beginners it's hard to tell what the OS is currently asking for and why - the prompts are very similar. The iCloud services are fuzzy, hard to grasp and tricky to set up for unexperienced users. If remembering passwords is hard for a user - keychain also isn't very beginner friendly (user password vs keychain password and their odd relation to each other) - macOS should be of much more assistance here than it currently is.
Unrelated to the cloud services, there are still many bad legacy UI decisions lingering around which were introduced with OSX Lion most of all > full screen - Hiding essential controls when going to fullscreen (My mom:"It's frozen, I can't go back, it's stuck") is a no go. Apple making it the default when clicking the green plus icon in windows is one of the worst UI decisions, in recent memory. Full screen modes should be left to the applications, not the OS window manager - for the me worst thing is that the dock doesn't work, I would prefer fullscreen modes to be more lightweight which allows for a quick in and out of this view (currently there is this delay due to a slow animation which feels unnecessary). And who is using dashboard widgets these days? Could have been removed with the notification center sidebar introduction.
Oh and try explaining the good old "Can't empty your trash..." bug still being a thing ... it's decades old by now and never elegantly resolved by Apple > Just show the files in question and ask users if they should be force deleted or kept, while all other files get deleted.
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I'm still on El Cap and can't recall any major issues since it's release?
Not harsh at all. If he is happy with stagnation, don't upgrade! For him to promote and encourage Apple to not push FREE updates and features because he is happy with the way things are is SELFISH. The world needs to move forward the way it is meant too.
Considering that I've been thinking of upgrading to High Sierra and a number of people here on MacRumors recommended me to avoid (thanks), I'm glad to hear news like this.
Well, at least they made true on their promise, "High Sierra: Your Mac Elevated" (https://www.apple.com/lae/macos/high-sierra/).
Can't elevate more than giving root permissions to normal users
Do we really need a new version of macOS every 12 months?
I don't think so. I'd say a release every other year would be ok. Yes they have a developer conference every year and I understand they want to showcase as much as possible, but some of the new stuff involves their browser or some of their apps, why do they need a new OS?
And while iOS is released in September because the main product has the same release date macOS doesn't need to be ready for the fall, Macs aren't updated every 12 months and they don't have new hardware features every time like the iPhone (touchID, then faceID, dual camera etc.)
Please Apple just stop releasing macOS versions every year, maybe rushing them, just for the sake of having it done before the end of the year.
I don't think so. I'd say a release every other year would be ok. Yes they have a developer conference every year and I understand they want to showcase as much as possible, but some of the new stuff involves their browser or some of their apps, why do they need a new OS?
And while iOS is released in September because the main product has the same release date macOS doesn't need to be ready for the fall, Macs aren't updated every 12 months and they don't have new hardware features every time like the iPhone (touchID, then faceID, dual camera etc.)
Please Apple just stop releasing macOS versions every year, maybe rushing them, just for the sake of having it done before the end of the year.
Ill believe it when i see it. Snow Leopard was rock solid. The OS made a computer do what a computer should do, exceptionally well. All of the changes implemented since that time have either been change for the sake of change, half baked attempts never fully realized or taking away useful features which made using a computer easy and fun to use. I dont remember the last time i was able to see a documents dimension info either on the desktop, by using info/inspector box or a finder window. Whenever i want to know a photos dimensions or a music files bitrate i usually have to open it in a non-apple app and dig the information out.
With all that cash in the bank you would of thought they could higher more manpower and do both
Very unlikely. Apple wants everyone to be at the latest OS so they can brag about the adoption numbers. For iOS your phone will remind you contantly to upgrade with no way to turn it off. Of course, upgrading your iOS eventually slows down your phone and you have no choice but to upgrade. I've upgraded several times for this reason. Funny how that works. Coincidence?
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Unfavorable for listed companies. But: The absolutely best decision for a company developing technology. I hope that this consideration will once again be deeply anchored in the company. Software development needs proud developers who need sufficient time and joy to create perfect products.
The last Mac I bought was my current MacBook Pro in 2014. I used to update my laptop every time Apple brought out a new one, but for the last few releases I've felt Apple are trying to find some direction.
Shame about this news - my MBP is looking very tired but I really don't want any of what's currently on offer for fear of a far better Mac being released.
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Another Android feature that iPhone users want.
Shame about this news - my MBP is looking very tired but I really don't want any of what's currently on offer for fear of a far better Mac being released.
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Another Android feature that iPhone users want.
Pretty much the only reason I stay on Android and don't even bother considering iOS is the fact iOS does not have on-screen widgets. I rely on the agenda widget for everything, and when I had to use an iPhone for a week while waiting for the ****** Galaxy S3 to be repaired I started that week with forgetting an important professional appointment.
But when Apple finally invent widgets in iOS 14 they will be the thinnest and most revolutionary widgets ever, so the wait is worth it. /s
But when Apple finally invent widgets in iOS 14 they will be the thinnest and most revolutionary widgets ever, so the wait is worth it. /s
This is great news, provided Apple make good on their promise. New features are like pieces of candy, they're fun for a second, but then you want another one. It's an endless cycle that leaves you unsatisfied. I want substance. I want steak (or at least some nutrition).
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