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WWDC 2011 Pre-Keynote Roundup and Coverage Details
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We share one login (mine), but have different apps.
So no word on what happens with the mobile me family pack?
No, today Jobs assured Apple will remain relevant in the new Google and Amazon dominated cloud landscape.
And just wait until iCloud starts letting users discover other users and their data. Facebook's stranglehold on social networking will begin to slip away.
The messaging through iOS is very interesting actually. Moreso for me because about a week ago on the last page of apps for me for some reason a Messages app and an iOS diagnostic app showed up. The diagnostic app wanted me to enter a query ID I didn't and the messages app didn't work. Here's an image.
It disappeared today for some reason but it still shows up on the multitasking dock. Weird stuff.
It disappeared today for some reason but it still shows up on the multitasking dock. Weird stuff.
Huh? Why?
I felt the keynote may have been a little underwhelming but I don't see how it was spectacularly bad. What's so arrogant? What's so colossal?
if you guys are sharing the same a cloud account and storage then i'd imagine it takes the last save. unless there is versioning setup but i didn't hear any mention of that
2 phones, same Apple ID - cloud mixup?
My wife and I both have iPhones, use the same iTunes Apple ID so we don't have to pay twice for apps. What happens when the data from each of our phones is automatically synced to the cloud? Is it going to mash all of our data together, like we will have the same photo roll, and all of her apps will show up on my phone and vice versa?? I prefer controlling this through home sharing.
My wife and I both have iPhones, use the same iTunes Apple ID so we don't have to pay twice for apps. What happens when the data from each of our phones is automatically synced to the cloud? Is it going to mash all of our data together, like we will have the same photo roll, and all of her apps will show up on my phone and vice versa?? I prefer controlling this through home sharing.
and you missed one.
Google Music - $0/year to 20k worth of song (same amount as Apple) stream music you all paid for
Amazon Cloud - $0/year to stream 5 gigs of stuff you already paid for and unlimited of what you bought off amazon.
free vs 25 a year. Hmm hard choice there.
It means if I rip a CD from an unsigned artist (which I do a lot) and put it into my iMac's iTunes library, I can expect it to be pushed out to my iPad and iPhone over the air. That's why I'll pay $24.99 for the privilege. If you don't see the benefit, then don't sign up.
since you're sharing then there will have to be versioning or locks put on open files otherwise you will risk overwriting each other.
i believe so, so the account is the only unique identifier and in this case it is the same, apple would have to setup some sort of family account thing where you could specify sync of to specific devices. but i didn't hear anything about that
Dedicated.
Most iTunes Match users trying to match their pirated songs will not have a clue.
Also checksums can be changed, but unless you want to seriously alter the whole file, then that can be easily addressed.
It's not like videos on YouTube get yanked all the time for copyright infringement...
From memory software releases after keynotes tend to show up about an hour after the event. Obviously the iCloud pages have been prepared in advance. I'm sure the iTunes download page will reflect 10.3 shortly.
I can't believe they screwed Verizon developers AGAIN. This is so wrong on so many levels. This better clear up this fragmentation by iOS 5!
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Regarding MobileMe to iCloud
From MobileMe's account page;
"Information about the MobileMe transition
Last Modified: June 06, 2011
Article: HT4597
Summary
What's happening to MobileMe?
Effective June 6, 2011, if you had an active MobileMe account, your service has been automatically extended through June 30, 2012, at no additional charge. After this, the MobileMe service will no longer be available.
Products Affected
MobileMe
What will happen to the content I have on MobileMe?
Apple has announced a new service called iCloud which will be available this fall and free for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users. When you sign up for iCloud, you'll be able to keep your me.com or mac.com email address and move your MobileMe mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks to the new service.
When iCloud becomes available this fall, more details and instructions will be provided on how to make the move.
Can I create a new MobileMe account?
You can no longer create a new 60-day trial account or start a new subscription using a code contained in a MobileMe box. However, if you have a Family Pack subscription, you can still create new family member accounts.
Can I upgrade to a Family Pack or purchase additional storage?
Effective June 6, 2011, you can no longer upgrade your Individual account to a Family Pack or purchase additional storage for your MobileMe account.
I purchased a MobileMe box and have not used the activation code inside. Can I get refund for it?
Yes. If you have an unused activation code from a MobileMe box, you can submit a refund request."
From MobileMe's account page;
"Information about the MobileMe transition
Last Modified: June 06, 2011
Article: HT4597
Summary
What's happening to MobileMe?
Effective June 6, 2011, if you had an active MobileMe account, your service has been automatically extended through June 30, 2012, at no additional charge. After this, the MobileMe service will no longer be available.
Products Affected
MobileMe
What will happen to the content I have on MobileMe?
Apple has announced a new service called iCloud which will be available this fall and free for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users. When you sign up for iCloud, you'll be able to keep your me.com or mac.com email address and move your MobileMe mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks to the new service.
When iCloud becomes available this fall, more details and instructions will be provided on how to make the move.
Can I create a new MobileMe account?
You can no longer create a new 60-day trial account or start a new subscription using a code contained in a MobileMe box. However, if you have a Family Pack subscription, you can still create new family member accounts.
Can I upgrade to a Family Pack or purchase additional storage?
Effective June 6, 2011, you can no longer upgrade your Individual account to a Family Pack or purchase additional storage for your MobileMe account.
I purchased a MobileMe box and have not used the activation code inside. Can I get refund for it?
Yes. If you have an unused activation code from a MobileMe box, you can submit a refund request."
Meh, I don't really have a problem with that. It IS an efficient system and I'm flattered Apple copied Android. However, I hope Apple shuts the **** up about the copying and innovating.