Why are some of the iPhones and itouchs built in apps not in the ipad, like clock, weather, stocks, calculator, I really would like to have these apps built in. I know there are tons of free apps for these though but I liked apples.
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Built in apps?
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A lot of people have wondered about this, but really, only Apple knows why, and they aren't talking.
The only one whose exclusion bothers me is the calculator app. I think Apple would've been able to make some awesome improvements to it on the iPad. Every computer needs a good calculator app. As far as Clock, Weather and Stocks go, Apple probably believes that they won't be as useful on a non-pocketable device such as iPad. Stocks is pretty much a business oriented app so I'm not entirely sure how useful a native client would be on the iPad when you can just visit any website. I expect Apple feels the same way about Weather, since the iPad is less likely to be carried outside of home. Clock (alarm, timer, stopwatch, etc..) is also more useful on a handheld device than on an iPad.
I've been able to find some decent replacements for above apps, however:
Stocks: couldn't care less, though there are probably good alternatives on the app store
Calculator: PCalc Lite (free); HiCalc Calculator (free); HiCalc Calculator Pro (11 in 1) ($0.99) - amazing app for the price
Weather: Weather+ ($0.99); (free); Fahrenheit ($0.99) (free); Weather Live ($0.99) (free); Thermo (free)
Clock: Classic Clock (free) (Pro $0.99); Best Timer ($0.99)
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Voice Memos: Voice recorder for iPad ($0.99); MegaRecorder HD+ ($0.99); also GarageBand ($4.99) has recording functionality.
I've been able to find some decent replacements for above apps, however:
Stocks: couldn't care less, though there are probably good alternatives on the app store
Calculator: PCalc Lite (free); HiCalc Calculator (free); HiCalc Calculator Pro (11 in 1) ($0.99) - amazing app for the price
Weather: Weather+ ($0.99); (free); Fahrenheit ($0.99) (free); Weather Live ($0.99) (free); Thermo (free)
Clock: Classic Clock (free) (Pro $0.99); Best Timer ($0.99)
EDIT:
Voice Memos: Voice recorder for iPad ($0.99); MegaRecorder HD+ ($0.99); also GarageBand ($4.99) has recording functionality.
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I agree completely!
I would love to have the clock on my iPad. I often need to set alarms and don't want to go fetch my iPhone. Also, It'd be nice to have the weather and stock widgets for notification centre.
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For lectures I would actually recommend one of the Note Taking apps with a built in voice recorder. Such as Noteability or Notes Plus.
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I miss the clock app the most. There are apps that do simular but nothing quite as nice as the iPhone clock app.
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what apps would you recomend for just taking notes and not recording lectures.
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I don't mind the weather, stocks because I would only be able to access it if I had wifi. But for calculator and clock??? C'mon Apple, those are useful handy ones!
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Isn't iPad used for business though? I mean, I guess Stock would be important then. And Clock would be super convenient for business people if they're always traveling, they could add different time zones, etc
And since a lot of people have been using iPads as their Laptop, it is important to include the calculator in the iPad. My dad never wanted a Laptop, but he's super happy with his Samsung Tablet, lol
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