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iOS 4.3 Beta Brings Software Option for Rotation Lock or Mute on iPad
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So I upgraded my iPad to iOS 4.3 beta 1 and it's now bricked as I'm not a registered dev. I can't even downgrade to 4.2 since downgrading is not allowed. Is it too late to register to become a dev and get my iPad working again? You need to know your device's UDID when you're signing up, right?
About time
Could it be that Apple is actually now listening to its customer base, and responding accordingly. Let's hope so -- that would be a welcome change.
Could it be that Apple is actually now listening to its customer base, and responding accordingly. Let's hope so -- that would be a welcome change.
Now..can we get some arrow keys!?!
Ditto to the email to Apple. This was a no brainier.
Now gives some dang arrow keys and I will feel that I truly have a computer replacement. The lack of arrow keys drives me bananas!
And while you are at it, can you make the iphone keyboard the same as the iPad!?!
Ditto to the email to Apple. This was a no brainier.
Now gives some dang arrow keys and I will feel that I truly have a computer replacement. The lack of arrow keys drives me bananas!
And while you are at it, can you make the iphone keyboard the same as the iPad!?!
OMG thank God! Since they changed the switch's function to Mute I have never used it, this is a good call Apple.
What a happy surprise. It was something I could've gotten used to, but definitely nice to know Apple listened to their users and made this right.
I'm looking forward to getting it back with this next update.
I'm looking forward to getting it back with this next update.
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There are also a new feature in messages settings. Now you can set how many times the message alert has to repeat.
There are also a new feature in messages settings. Now you can set how many times the message alert has to repeat.
Seriously. I've never been able to understand that. Please, Steve? I can't help but think it would take about 5 seconds of coding...
(And yes, I know, I could jailbreak, but I don't want to have to just for this, which Apple could/should do.)
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So leave yours as is. I want the OPTION
Stanners said:
So leave yours as is. I want the OPTION
I rarely used that bar. Rotation lock is frequently used before; but after they used it for mute, I suffer a lot pain, still never want to double click home button.
i actually suggested this exact same idea via Apple's Feedback page. I said the user should have the choice of what functionality they prefer for this button. Wish I had kept a copy of my suggestion as I didn't log it via the Apple Bug Reporter. I basically said changing the functionality of the Orientation Lock button to permanently become a mute button would not suit everyone as people do prefer choice. I also put the suggestion forward for the SMS Character Counter as proven here via the Apple Bug Reporter back when iPhone OS 3 was released.
Wow. A user configurable option for hardware switch from Apple? I'm starting to think this 4.3 is some hackers doing and not really from Apple...
Honestly I thought it was great that it was turned into a mute switch, keeping the hardware in line with the iPhone. No reason for it to be lock switch. Never made any sense, wasn't ever necessary.
Now you'll have the option in due time, so you can all shut up about it.
Honestly I thought it was great that it was turned into a mute switch, keeping the hardware in line with the iPhone. No reason for it to be lock switch. Never made any sense, wasn't ever necessary.
Now you'll have the option in due time, so you can all shut up about it.
Ditto
Well said. C'mon Apple, how hard could it be to put a couple little arrow keys on there?!?
Well said. C'mon Apple, how hard could it be to put a couple little arrow keys on there?!?
For the love of god, bring it back!
Muahaha. I knew the issue of the lock button wouldn't go away that easily. You have no idea how much i miss that. I'm in the group of people that used that switch to lock the iPad all the time.
Using the software lock isn't too terribly difficult but let's face it, the hardware switch is just sooo easy. *flick* and you're done
If Apple has a conscious, then please, let's the user choose!
Muahaha. I knew the issue of the lock button wouldn't go away that easily. You have no idea how much i miss that. I'm in the group of people that used that switch to lock the iPad all the time.
Using the software lock isn't too terribly difficult but let's face it, the hardware switch is just sooo easy. *flick* and you're done
If Apple has a conscious, then please, let's the user choose!