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Got my 5s but...
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Should be free downloads from inside the app store. I know when I went to the app store for the first time on my iPhone 5s a window popped up with all the free apps to be downloaded, and you could even select "download all".
I saw that too but didnt even try as I wanted to come home and restore my new phone before I added any new apps fearing that they would be erased during the restore.
It's dumb that they only offer it for free to those that purchase a new iPhone. Many people have multiple devices and Apple allows you to share across devices. So why in the world they will not allow you to download for free regardless is beyond me.
I already own all the iOS & OSX versions, so it's no skin off my nose...just a silly policy.
I already own all the iOS & OSX versions, so it's no skin off my nose...just a silly policy.
Because they aren't doing it for people like you and me. They're doing it to attract non-iOS users who fear having to pay for a productivity suite.
I've already purchased all the Apple apps except for Keynote. So after all is said and done I got one app for free. Regardless, I'm happy.
It's nice to see Apple stepping up here and offering it with all new devices. Funny they don't include the Keynote Remote app which still costs $0.99
It's nice to see Apple stepping up here and offering it with all new devices. Funny they don't include the Keynote Remote app which still costs $0.99
It was strange but I had to sign into the app store, kill it in the multitask switcher, then that didn't work so I had to restart my 5s completely, then when I logged back in the iWork, iLife stuff was free.
Not since the Mac App Store went live!
My point is, any app purchased in the App Store can be used on all your iOS devices. So if I buy a new 5S, and can put this free software on my iTouch. However, those with only an iTouch are SOL. It makes no sense to me that Apple (wanting to prove all Apple devices can create content) would limit this to a product launch.
Again, I have the software already so not an issue. I just think its a strange decision.
My point is, any app purchased in the App Store can be used on all your iOS devices. So if I buy a new 5S, and can put this free software on my iTouch. However, those with only an iTouch are SOL. It makes no sense to me that Apple (wanting to prove all Apple devices can create content) would limit this to a product launch.
Again, I have the software already so not an issue. I just think its a strange decision.
Yep, this is what I think. Especially with googles quick office being free for ALL iOS users.
I am considering it as a free gift or a small token from Apple. You buy a new iOS device, you get these apps worth £20 (isn) free. You can then download them and use them on all your iOS devices even the older ones. As soon as I clicked on "Download All" on my 5s I opened the App Store on my 5 and my iPad and straight away the showed as a iCloud download free app.
I agree its a strange decision that they made to do this, but really in the end I am great full for getting them, they certainly didn't have to give me them for free. I was buying the new iPhone either way.
I'm happy for you, I too am glad Apple decided to share these awesome apps for free. I have them and they are really great...I really like how they also can be used cross platform (OSX).
