The service pack is the support.
Windows 8.1 customers cannot complain they're not getting bug fixes, if they won't install the bug fixes.
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FaceTime Not Working for Many iOS 6 Users
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The service pack is the support.
Windows 8.1 customers cannot complain they're not getting bug fixes, if they won't install the bug fixes.
You're right, I meant Office 2010.
But my point still stands. No matter what way you attempt to spin it, no matter what date it went on to 'extended' support or what which service pack you need to remain in active support, Microsoft are far superior at supporting their older software than Apple.
You must be out of your mind if you think an almost 4 year old device would run the latest/more advanced OS as fast as the old one or as fast as the latest device!! And having all the new features of the latest iOS on a 4 year old device? I can only assume you are not being serious!
I have read lot's of your comment's and man you have such a hate for Apple! Nothing wrong with that I guess, but I wouldn't waste my time in a site that is mostly Apple fan based if I was you.
So you saw all the Get a mac ads!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_a_Mac
PCs suck, but this could be the very first apple issue, ever!!! Hence the shock from posters, apple products are magic and they just work. I'm insulted u call them technological devices, ever since the iPad they have become magical devices.
Just a bit of humour mate
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Wonder how popular FaceTime is.
It would have so much more potential if Apple opened it up. I'm in a situation that I never use it as I have friends and family across multiple platforms. In my situation Skype is a much better solution.
Hope they sort it ASAP for the people at use it.
Haha, all you people mocking those who stayed on iOS 6, as if you think FACETIME will change our minds. You really haven't thought this through. Even if iCloud stopped working, I'd still use it. I'll be using iOS 6 when your iPhones are all dead, thrown away because they can't run iOS 10. You can enjoy your flat design, but it's not for me.
I just had a thought....
Apple is a company that wants their users to run the latest yes ?
What would be the reason to force people... ? Exactly this..
Cause something that people use everyday to have issues.... People get all cheesed off and upgrade..
So that's how Apple like to play it..
If Apple really wanted people to stick with iOS 6, then their would be an only augment that "all software as bugs", but Apple wouldn't you to run iOS6,,, why wouldn't they deliberately do this ?
Apple's own solution is just to upgrade.... so this this makes perfect sense, otherwise they would offer a fix.
Apple is a company that wants their users to run the latest yes ?
What would be the reason to force people... ? Exactly this..
Cause something that people use everyday to have issues.... People get all cheesed off and upgrade..
So that's how Apple like to play it..
If Apple really wanted people to stick with iOS 6, then their would be an only augment that "all software as bugs", but Apple wouldn't you to run iOS6,,, why wouldn't they deliberately do this ?
Apple's own solution is just to upgrade.... so this this makes perfect sense, otherwise they would offer a fix.
Why do people love comparing cars to phones! Your example dosent work. Cars crash because of user error. Although I can see one point, if Steve Jobs was still around he would some how make this out be user error!
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That chart was for ios 7 on iPhone 4.
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Thats because the two OS work differently. All major apps get updated in Android via the app store. You only see major updates with Apple when they upgrade the software.
Even then you still run the risk of not receiving all major features.
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Took 2 seconds to find the image on Google and the same amount of time to upload it. How is pointing out a fact having a cheap shot?
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I have no hate for Apple, im just not blinded by the fanatical loyalty some people show.
So often on here we hear the expression "Well my 4 year old phone has received the latest software, the dosent happen with Android" - But with the latest upgrade your not getting all the features AND your phone will run slower. So why not allow people to decide what software version they want to run.
It just works.
When this ad campaign was conceived, most computers didn't "just work", especially if they were running Windows 98. It was marketing genius at the time and quite applicable.
Congratulations on pulling that ad out of context
That might be true for some, but the only person I know on iOS 6 seems to genuinely prefer it. She doesn't need the new features/changes of iOS 7. And, she doesn't go to online forums to whine about it, either. She just decided she'd stick with an iPhone 5 on iOS 6 as continue to use it "as is" for a few years.
I think the discouraging part, for both her and I, is the notion that a feature was removed. In my mind and probably many others, there's always been an idea that if you don't upgrade, you're left using old sw/hw, but you don't have anything taken away. People used Snow Leopard years after it was released, but Apple didn't unexpectedly prevent Mail or Address Book from working without warning.
I would still be surprised if this was intentional.
This.
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They give updates for a reason though. Would you stick with a old car that was breaking down or upgrade to a better car if it was given to you?
iOS 7 runs pretty smooth on the iPhone 4. It actually speeds it up significantly.
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Technically the "comparison" does work if you're using it in a general sense instead of being technical. Just keep your phone updated (the moral).
You are of course 100% correct. He was in such a rush to get a dig in he missed the obvious. Mac Rumors SOP
FaceTime isn't working on iOS 7 in Sweden right now. We've tried it on Wi-Fi, 3G and LTE on iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s and iPad as well as iMac and MBP running the latest Mavericks.
I do not get it. In one hand you guys do not understand why people want keep iOS 6 on their older devices and call everyone to update to latest and greatest OS even though it will run slow on older devices. Then you guys also do not understand why people complain slowness when they do update. You guys complain in both ways, makes me wonder the only right way is forcing everyone buy the latest and greatest iPhone or iPad....
Updates are meant for you to *update*. Simple as that. On every iPhone 4 I've seen iOS 7 doesn't run AS FAST AS THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY but it gives it a boost. ALSO, it depends on what the user has on their phone - that has something to do with the "slowness" of their device. Apple does want you to buy the latest and greatest, but some people cannot afford it. Still updates are meant to *UPDATE*... Old software brings more bugs because they are focusing on UPDATING the newer software.
Old car analogy
I'd feel better knowing that there was some underlying technical issue why FT on iOS6 was broken. And, if it is a technical issue, it should be communicated in advance - a good way to recommend remaining users prepare to upgrade to iOS 7 in advance. And, if it was was broken intentionally, I do think that's not good for customers.
I don't think anyone is denying that upgrading to the latest OS in inevitable, but I think the issue is and the lack of communication.
If AT&T somehow stopped supporting FaceTime for iOS 6 users, wouldn't those users also have a right to be upset?
This probably isn't worth fussing over any longer. Have a good day everyone.
I'd feel better knowing that there was some underlying technical issue why FT on iOS6 was broken. And, if it is a technical issue, it should be communicated in advance - a good way to recommend remaining users prepare to upgrade to iOS 7 in advance. And, if it was was broken intentionally, I do think that's not good for customers.
I don't think anyone is denying that upgrading to the latest OS in inevitable, but I think the issue is and the lack of communication.
If AT&T somehow stopped supporting FaceTime for iOS 6 users, wouldn't those users also have a right to be upset?
This probably isn't worth fussing over any longer. Have a good day everyone.
I use it 2-3 hours per week to chat with my 2 friends and parents. Living 1,200 miles away - you miss a lot of things and voice only doesn't show the complete picture.
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the next generation of iOS
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Apple assumes a 2 year cycle on phones and a 5 year cycle on Macs. It loves the customers who buy phones every 1 year and a Mac every 2-3 years.
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The old OS wasn't breaking down though.
It's more of - do you want a car with heated seats (2009 model) or heated and cooled seats (2012 model).
So you saw all the Get a mac ads!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_a_Mac
PCs suck, but this could be the very first apple issue, ever!!! Hence the shock from posters, apple products are magic and they just work. I'm insulted u call them technological devices, ever since the iPad they have become magical devices.
Just a bit of humour mate
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Wonder how popular FaceTime is.
It would have so much more potential if Apple opened it up. I'm in a situation that I never use it as I have friends and family across multiple platforms. In my situation Skype is a much better solution.
Hope they sort it ASAP for the people at use it.
While I don't want FT to be cross platform - Apple shouldn't support multiple platforms. I wish they would kill iTunes for PC as it was a nightmare when I used to work at the Apple store.
Instead, use an iSight camera that's tied with Apple TV - so you can FT in the living room, on the go with your iDevice, or at your desk on your iMac.