iOS 6 4-inch Update for Apps???

[kappaknight]

As much as I'd like to agree I just can't. As a developer for about 2 decades I think that that would just be disastrous, in fact I think it would cause the opposite reaction compared to what you think. People should just understand that it isn't as easy as they think, but it's better off they stop right there.

When you start education someone to a very basic level they tend to cause more harm than good, what you end up with is people who have but a very basic grasp of the concepts and then spout off about how they could have made the change in X minutes because it's so easy. In reality complex apps are, as a result, complex to update or make changes to so it isn't nearly as quick. The only way from where we are now to where you want everyone to be is extensive education and experience on projects which just isn't going to happen. It's not too far from basic car maintenance, you should be able to top off your oil, but I don't think that that has more correlation to the complexity of a transmission rebuild, nor is that something that people should spend a lot of time learning.

Alright - I'll give you that. Granted, I'm not saying everyone should be a programmer, or even build stuff. However, I don't think it would hurt things if they took a class in high school or a community college that taught them how to build a static webpage or something that's modern and applicable to today's technologies.

If one knew how complex it could be to simply throw up a page on the web that included CSS and JavaScript, I don't think people would be complaining as much about why apps aren't updating on day 2 of a new device's release.

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Are you implying that programming is the only way people can contribute to society? Sure seems that way...

No, cause that would be silly. However, having a better understanding of computers and programming would still give you an advantage in today's world.

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It's totally not necessary.

Your entire premise that it's bad for people to ask questions is bad and unhealthy.

I know many very intelligent, productive people from police officers, medical professionals, microbiologists, construction workers who are highly skilled in their own roles but are completely computer illiterate.

As you grow up, and meet more people, you'll learn that everyone is unique and doesn't have to confirm, and that your interests have a very narrow breadth on the grand scheme of the world.

No, not at all. Where did I say it was unhealthy to ask questions? Sure, you can be a productive police officer, construction worker, etc. and that's all fine. If you can do that and also have a deep understanding of how computers work, I can guarantee that they will move up faster on the ladder.

 

[8a22a]

360 Panorama updated. Also supports full spherical panoramas as well.

Video playing apps not updated is the most frustrating, you have put up with 4 sided letterboxing.

 

[tobiastimpe]

Just enable Screen Zoom in Accessibility Settings, then you can zoom so that you can simple cut out all the black bars.

 

[8a22a]

Just enable Screen Zoom in Accessibility Settings, then you can zoom so that you can simple cut out all the black bars.

Thanks, works well enough.

 

[JaySoul]

The only 2 apps that are annoying me are Nike FuelBand (but not too bothered) and WhatsApp.

WhatsApp really need to sort it out, so frustrating trying to type on their letterboxed app.

 

[ppilone]

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If one knew how complex it could be to simply throw up a page on the web that included CSS and JavaScript, I don't think people would be complaining as much about why apps aren't updating on day 2 of a new device's release.

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Forget teaching them CSS and JavaScript, I'd push for a class in the Apple review process . It's tough responding to numerous "why isn't this update out yet?" emails when an app is in review. It's even worse when you try and sync up an iOS release with a Mac release - Mac review times are pushing a month at the moment.

 

[8a22a]

Action Movie FX just updated. An hilariously brilliant app if you've never tried it.