It would be nice if this were an optional add-on to iOS 6. That way those who don't want it aren't forced to waste space that is already very limited and not expandable.
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Why do people get their panties in a bunch over something as benign as this?
Don't like Facebook or Twitter? Fine, this isn't forcing you to use either and it will have zero effect on you. Integrating it into IOS means nothing if you don't use either. And as far as it taking up "space", it will hardly be negligible.
Move on with your lives.
Don't like Facebook or Twitter? Fine, this isn't forcing you to use either and it will have zero effect on you. Integrating it into IOS means nothing if you don't use either. And as far as it taking up "space", it will hardly be negligible.
Move on with your lives.
LOL, options don't exist in iOS. Apple is not known for giving users choice.
I'm not going to insult facebook or its users just because I don't like or use it myself, but it's absurd to suggest I have a 'sense of entitlement' because I *don't* want it when the reverse is more the case. And it is those repeating the mantra 'don't sign in' are missing the point, not me...
Look, Lady Gaga is liked by millions of people too, but I don't want her integrated into my iPhone either just to make it easier for those who do. I don't want her using my phones limited space and resources. I don't want to see a listen-to-lady-gaga logo on a button every time I use an app, occupying space on the screen and reminding me of something I don't like or use.
THIS IS WHAT APPS ARE FOR.
LIFE IS GENERALLY PREMISED ON OPT-IN not OPT-OUT, or my phone would simply have all of eternity preloaded and baked in when I got it. Where does it end? Facebook, Twitter, what next?
Sure you can have Facebook on your phone. IF YOU DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IT YOURSELF.
'Simples'
Look, Lady Gaga is liked by millions of people too, but I don't want her integrated into my iPhone either just to make it easier for those who do. I don't want her using my phones limited space and resources. I don't want to see a listen-to-lady-gaga logo on a button every time I use an app, occupying space on the screen and reminding me of something I don't like or use.
THIS IS WHAT APPS ARE FOR.
LIFE IS GENERALLY PREMISED ON OPT-IN not OPT-OUT, or my phone would simply have all of eternity preloaded and baked in when I got it. Where does it end? Facebook, Twitter, what next?
Sure you can have Facebook on your phone. IF YOU DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IT YOURSELF.
'Simples'
If there are no privacy guards with FB integration... And I mean... FB integration means those identity thieves at Facebook steal information from my device without my consent... Then I will stay with ios 5.
3 years after I 'deleted' my profile... The content is still there.. Thieves!
SJ will turn in his grave if FB were able to be allowed syphining personal information without consent!
3 years after I 'deleted' my profile... The content is still there.. Thieves!
SJ will turn in his grave if FB were able to be allowed syphining personal information without consent!
Facebook tracks you whether you have an account or not. If you visit a website with Facebook integration, it has a chance to add a cookie to your system. There are Firefox (and probably Chrome) extensions to prevent these communications with Facebook, but nothing for Safari (lack of extensions is one major reason I don't use Safari).
Facebook uses this info along with information from other profiles to create "shadow profiles" for people who aren't actually Facebook members.
With Facebook literally part of iOS, you wont have a way to avoid feeding them info. Apple might as well partner with Facebook and set everyone with AppleIDs up with Facebook accounts automatically next.
Well now, this one didn't fly very far at least here among the MR fans...LOL...but I have to admit, FB is like a parasite, like unsolicited carpet cleaning calls you cannot get rid of, like Jehovah witness door to door salesmen, like the woman you slept with once who had a different idea about a now longer relationship, etc, etc. We need an alternative solution. The Stay Out of My Face app. WTF Apple?
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Where did you hear this? BTW hope your wearing a tinfoil hat.
Been using Facebook for 5 years and never seen a page created for someone that didn't sign up. Get your facts straight.
Also the CIA doesn't need to sign up to Facebook to know your details they read your emails and listen to your phone calls its true.
Sure there is, Ghostery for example. Safari has had extensions and plugins for quite a while now.
Well, that's another problem we should ALL be addressing to databases holders for a permanent fix.
This gonna look a noob question, but here it is sir:
What does it really mean to be "integrated" to iOS?
I mean look at Twitter. It is said to be integrated already, but it still asks user to download another app before we can make use of it.
Does it only mean we can sign in from "Settings" menu instead of do it on its own app?
Notification works okay on both FB and Twitter, though admittedly Twitter app works better than the big blue F
Tweet links on message, email or website still go through Safari instead of opening Twitter app.
So what does the difference of being integrated into iOS and not? .. confused
What's this? Tight pants hipsters freaking out and crying again? Have to be the second nuclear strom to them, after Instagram! Chill the ******* out.
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Tim Cook here is One More Thing.....
forget about the stocks and think about YOUR users.
MOST OF US DON'T WANT FACEBOOK!
forget about the stocks and think about YOUR users.
MOST OF US DON'T WANT FACEBOOK!
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This gonna look a noob question, but here it is sir:
What does it really mean to be "integrated" to iOS?
I mean look at Twitter. It is said to be integrated already, but it still asks user to download another app before we can make use of it.
Does it only mean we can sign in from "Settings" menu instead of do it on its own app?
Notification works okay on both FB and Twitter, though admittedly Twitter app works better than the big blue F
Tweet links on message, email or website still go through Safari instead of opening Twitter app.
So what does the difference of being integrated into iOS and not? .. confused
you can tweet without using the app itself and when you take a picture you can upload it straight from the camera app without having to go into the twitter app first. oh and you can add your friends twitter names to their contact info too
No thanks
I don't like and use Facebook, I have a life. Please don't integrate Facebook on my iPhone. Facebook is already everywhere, on every site, in games and apps. That's is already to much of it.
I wish there was a Facebook-blocker on all sites, games and apps.
I don't like and use Facebook, I have a life. Please don't integrate Facebook on my iPhone. Facebook is already everywhere, on every site, in games and apps. That's is already to much of it.
I wish there was a Facebook-blocker on all sites, games and apps.
I don't mind Facebook integration, like Twitter integration, I don't have to use it. I wish they would add Google +...though I don't see that happening.
Frankly, I would like to see Apple create their own Social Platform...though I don't see that happening, either. I imagine Ping will be history soon.
Frankly, I would like to see Apple create their own Social Platform...though I don't see that happening, either. I imagine Ping will be history soon.
Well thank you for the answer. Yeah camera shoot can be twitted directly though. But I saw Facebook page can be added as contact field already now? It opens Safari instead of Facebook app though.
I thought by being integrated means iPhone can recognize twitter username or links, and do appropriate actions just like it can with email address and phone number.