I am one of those, on my iPad 2. Upgraded day 1 on my iphone 5, but I'm not going to take what is, by all accounts, a massive performance hit on my iPad by "upgrading."
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I am one of those, on my iPad 2. Upgraded day 1 on my iphone 5, but I'm not going to take what is, by all accounts, a massive performance hit on my iPad by "upgrading."
I am one of those who has an iPhone 4S and an iPad 2 who refuses to upgrade to iOS7. Everyone has their own reasons, but mine include the disastrous GUI makeover and the sluggish performance on the older-chip models. I also don't care to update to iTunes 11 in order to use iOS7. So, two design-strikes against Apple for my not wanting to update.
That said (and everyone is entitled to their own opinion as to the merits of iOS7's look and functionality), I think it is typically arrogant of Apple to NOT allow iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users access to the iOS6 upgrade that was given to people with even older iDevices (i.e., the iPhone 3GS). According to the chart above, nearly 14% of Apple's market is still using iOS6, and I would hedge to say that most of those are iPhone 4 and 4S users.
Apple has purposely left a portion of its user base exposed to this security flaw by refusing to give them access to the iOS6 upgrade; it's as though they would rather force users into upgrading against their will (or better judgment) because it makes Apple look better (bragging rights: 99.9% of our iDevices use iOS7!).
That said (and everyone is entitled to their own opinion as to the merits of iOS7's look and functionality), I think it is typically arrogant of Apple to NOT allow iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users access to the iOS6 upgrade that was given to people with even older iDevices (i.e., the iPhone 3GS). According to the chart above, nearly 14% of Apple's market is still using iOS6, and I would hedge to say that most of those are iPhone 4 and 4S users.
Apple has purposely left a portion of its user base exposed to this security flaw by refusing to give them access to the iOS6 upgrade; it's as though they would rather force users into upgrading against their will (or better judgment) because it makes Apple look better (bragging rights: 99.9% of our iDevices use iOS7!).
I'm amazed how many people I see with old software. Coworkers and classmates alike still have iOS 6 on their iPhone 5. And I'm just like...
I'm holding out as long as I can, I find iOS 7 repulsive, the color palette of something that looks like the one Easter egg that gets dipped in all the colors. It gives me a headache. And then you open an app and it's a white wash. I have used iOS 7 quite a bit since my dad got an iPhone in Nov. (still showing him how to use it) and it hasn't grown on me at all. I guess I'm the hopeless romantic reminiscing about the original iPhone and not wanting to let go... And there's nothing wrong with "old software", except security flaws that should have been caught long ago.
I was "forced" to upgrade my iPad4 and wife's iPad2 to 7.0.6. We were quite delighted with staying at 6.x. Performance was terrific. But that's ok. Just another brick-in-the-wall when it comes times to buy new hardware. Over the past 5 years we've become an all-Apple household because of the quality, stability, consistency, and satisfactory ownership of Apple products. But with each generation of devices, we've experienced a decrease in those things that drew us to Apple in the first place. We're not ready to ditch it all, but as devices need to be replaced, we'll be hard-pressed to stick with Apple.
Not looking to influence anyone... just the data point of a single household.
That's all well and good, but it's important to keep in mind that Apple doesn't exist in a vacuum, you have to judge them against their competitors whom are far from perfect, as well.
So does HTC, Samsung, or any of the other OEMs perform better in the areas of quality, stability, consistency, after-sale support, resale value, or satisfactory ownership? The short answer is nope.
Soooo, do I download 7.06 or not?? I thought fixed things.
And do any of these updates fix the bigger bug in one of iOS 6 updates that rendered 10% of my phone's storage as useless...because it's allocated for MSS content that was deleted over a year ago.
I know they get a free pass around here....but Android or Windows would get CRUSHED around here for the stuff Apple routinely gets a pass on...
And do any of these updates fix the bigger bug in one of iOS 6 updates that rendered 10% of my phone's storage as useless...because it's allocated for MSS content that was deleted over a year ago.
I know they get a free pass around here....but Android or Windows would get CRUSHED around here for the stuff Apple routinely gets a pass on...
6.1.6 is not available to all iThings running iOS 6.
I am in total agreement with you. I've been using Apple product more than twenty years. Apple had the right of first refusal on anything we bought. That ends with this nonsense of not making 6.1.6 available to any user still on iOS 6.
I planned to visit Apple today and try 7.0.6 on iPad mini. I'm still too annoyed to go there. The blue shirts are ordered to hard sell iPhone. Not gonna happen. The iPhone hard sell is irritating. I don't want to seem impatient to the people working in the store so I'll take a day or so to simmer down. Not their fault their big boss is the way he is.
Thanks but I'm not into jailbreaking devices so I'm going to upgrade to ios7 backing up my phone now and will upgrade later tonight. I was hoping apple would release a separate fix for those who want to stay on iOS6 but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Soon I will have the lovely look of the new music app... and I can't wait for all that white that awaits me...(where are my sunglasses)
Soon I will have the lovely look of the new music app...
and I can't wait for all that white that awaits me...(where are my sunglasses) A security fix is nice...
Now how about a fix for the abysmal UI
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Absolutely agree. Apple has lost its way, unfortunately. Their UI continues to deteriorate with each new iteration. I had to return my iPhone 5c because iOS7 was completely unusable for me. Luckily I still had my iPhone 4 with iOS6. But, like you, I lament the fact that I will have to start looking at alternatives when it's time to upgrade.
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iOS7 is a disaster. It is almost inconceivable that anyone thought that this was an improvement over iOS6. The adoption rate of iOS7 may be touted as a huge endorsement, but that doesn't account for all the unfortunate users who were duped into upgrading, then were aghast that they couldn't go back to iOS6. Everyone I know that has iOS7 hates it and wishes they could go back. Apple's arrogance in the face of mistakes like this will unfortunately lead to continued deterioration of the user experience.
Now how about a fix for the abysmal UI
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Absolutely agree. Apple has lost its way, unfortunately. Their UI continues to deteriorate with each new iteration. I had to return my iPhone 5c because iOS7 was completely unusable for me. Luckily I still had my iPhone 4 with iOS6. But, like you, I lament the fact that I will have to start looking at alternatives when it's time to upgrade.
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iOS7 is a disaster. It is almost inconceivable that anyone thought that this was an improvement over iOS6. The adoption rate of iOS7 may be touted as a huge endorsement, but that doesn't account for all the unfortunate users who were duped into upgrading, then were aghast that they couldn't go back to iOS6. Everyone I know that has iOS7 hates it and wishes they could go back. Apple's arrogance in the face of mistakes like this will unfortunately lead to continued deterioration of the user experience.
Seems like it might not apply to all cases/states, based on the following thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1710654/
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Refusing?
Facts not in evidence.
No judgement can be made without data.
13% of your household is a small number. Not so with all of iOS.We have 5 iPads and 3 iPhones in my home. Eight total iOS devices. Everything is upgraded to iOS 7 except for the original iPad, which doesn't qualify. 1/8 = 12.5%. I guess 13% of my household "refuses" to upgrade to iOS 7.
80% is incredible. Considering the size of the iOS user base, 14% generates a sufficiently large number.
The OP's assertion that people refused to upgrade is inaccurate at best. None of us know the reasons (as in multiple and varied) people are still on iOS6 and lower. The excuses we're giving for that number are equally inaccurate as well. The number is what it is. No need to rationalize it.
13% of the iOS user base is a large number numerically. It is not a large percentage of said user base. As with most things, it's about perspective.
Yeah? But what level of incompatibility are there between the system versions shown..
My first-generation iPod touch can't get upgraded beyond iOS 3.1.3 and I can't install iOS7 on my iPhone 3GS, not that it would run at decent speeds anyway.
I am well aware of who Apple's competition is... and own many tablets, notebooks, and smartphones from Apple's competitors.That's all well and good, but it's important to keep in mind that Apple doesn't exist in a vacuum, you have to judge them against their competitors whom are far from perfect, as well.
So does HTC, Samsung, or any of the other OEMs perform better in the areas of quality, stability, consistency, after-sale support, resale value, or satisfactory ownership? The short answer is nope.
As I said, it is a growing issue, not an all-or-nothing situation right now. Even though I agree with you that other OEMs don't perform better than Apple, what they offer for the prices they charge is becoming more appealing as time goes by.
When I buy Apple products, I know that I'm paying a premium price over the raw spec'ed components of their competition. But in my personal assessment the additional cost was worth it. But...
...again, in my opinion, the quality of Apple product ownership is lowering with each generation of product.... yet their prices have remained generally the same, or are rising on some products.
Oh, I'm fullly aware, but they have to eventually notice the badge icon alerting them that an update is avaiable...? IDK people are just so illiterate when it comes to technology.
"We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology." - Carl Sagan
Very much in agreement with you. I'm still holding off upgrading the kids' iPod and iPad from iOS 6 to iOS 7. For the first time since 2007 I'm ready to take a look around.
So does HTC, Samsung, or any of the other OEMs perform better in the areas of quality, stability, consistency, after-sale support, resale value, or satisfactory ownership? The short answer is nope.
My coworker who just spent US$79 on a new battery for his iPhone 5 would not agree with you. The gap is narrowing and IMHO it's not that the other vendors are doing better so much as Apple is not doing as well. In no small part to their losing their best salesman. They're now "just another company" and I feel like I have a choice because nobody is convincing me otherwise.
And when you look at my signature it won't be a surprise when I say that quality, stability, and consistency do not describe iOS 7.
I was holding off updating to ios 7 because of performance reasons but I took the plunge because of the security threat. My ipad is working much better now on ios 7, I thought everyone was saying it was worse??? I should up updated sooner
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My ipad 3 is actually working much better now
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My ipad 3 is actually working much better now
