Posts tagged with "Apple"
Apple makes some tiny changes to their iLife and iWork suite packaging. The big deal here (if there is one at all) is the notion that Apple has removed the ‘09 designation. This may mean that the next version may not be right around the corner and Apple may plan on selling this version well into 2010. We’ll have to see what happens.
Aww, it’s okay - we can’t all be awesome. (Just kidding, but not).
Mac Holiday Wallpaper
I used to get so excited over the idea of updates to my favorite iPhone applications, but now it just pisses me off. Not because I don’t want the cool new features, bug fixes and functionality changes - but because of the way Apple (specifically iTunes) handles App Updates.
Problems? Why yes there are:
- iTunes doesn’t check for updates enough. I find myself clicking this stupid little link on the bottom of the apps page to find out which ones need updating. Also, the iTunes version of the app store checks more frequently, and it causes you to update your phone, disconnect and see a whole slew of updates needed.
- Figuring out what’s new is difficult. Sure, some people don’t care. But when I get an app update alert, I want to know what the developers have changed and what I can expect. To do this, you have to click each app individually and scroll over to where the “What’s New In This Version” section is. There should be an easy way to see the changes right from the update page.
- I don’t need to be warned. If I’ve purchased the app, it’s mine and I want it. Don’t keep giving me popup alert messages about how these apps may have explicit content. I’m almost 100% positive that they don’t, but I’ve already complained about that enough.
- There’s no way to organize the apps you own. Sure, it’s awesome to be able to see and configure my home screens, but what about when my iPhone isn’t connected? I want to be able to see quickly and easily which apps are on my phone and maybe sort them by apps that were recently removed from my phone or something.
Joe Hewitt, the well-known Facebook staff member and developer of Facebook for iPhone has decided to leave the project for other ones. He cites Apple’s ridiculous App Store policies as the sole reason he was frustrated to the point of quitting.
Well..that sucks.
This is what bothers me about the App Store. So these ratings were for a simple RSS reader application. Does the app itself contain any of these? No. Of course not. But since it’s a feed reader, the feeds may.
Well if that’s the logic, then Mobile Safari should have an adults only rating. And if you want to get technical, what about email? You can get pretty obscene emails, so why don’t we just say any app with any internet connection required gets an X rating. K thanks Apple.
My Magic Mouse finally arrived today. I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed reviews about it and was really worried that I was going to totally hate it. Like most (all) Apple products, the packaging was awesome and made me so happy. The mouse was encased in a plastic clear box that held it in place.
After unboxing it, I turned it on and it was quickly discovered by my Macbook. When I went to change the settings, I was startled to see none. I forgot that a software update had been released and after about two minutes of installing, I was up and running.
Look Mighty Mouse, I know you’re pissed that you’re being replaced by Magic Mouse but you don’t have to be a dick about it.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from friends who can’t seem to figure out how to get Genius mixes working. Glad to see someone over at TUAW covered it before I could get a post out there about it.
If you’re having trouble updating your Genius information in iTunes 9, try this quick fix I worked out:
- Quit iTunes
- Delete the folder “<Your Username>/Library/Cookies”
- Open iTunes
- Turn on/update Genius
After that, it should work fine. This is just a temporary fix until the servers calm down a little bit from all the people trying to use them.
Absolutely love the new iTunes UI and improvements. As subtle as they are, they are really a big step forward. The new iTunes Store is sexy too.
It’s official! AT&T has finally announced that MMS (Picture/Multimedia Messaging) will be coming to the iPhone on September 25th!
On a personal note, Sept. 25th is my birthday so what a sweet present that will be!
