DISCLAIMER*: It is not my intention to offend anyone, I realize some people adore the Apple brand and are sensitive with their Mac products, but I feel that I have some legitimate concerns in regard to planned obsolescence. For some of you, upgrading isnt a huge deal. In fact, its often welcome amongst Mac enthusiastics. Im a huge Mac fan myself, but I dont have the pocket change to play this game every year, nor the patience to migrate and revamp my computing lifestyle.
Now lets get down to it: IOS can be very restrictive at times, but Im not claiming that I know better than Apple. I trust that they know what works best for their devices. My issue is when Apple completely abandons a product and leaves us in the dark. Such is the case with my iPad 1. I paid $850 for the 64GB AT&T model and apples lack of updates has rendered it nearly useless. Realizing that this device is relatively weak in terms of processor speed, I caved in and bought an iPad Air, but I would still like to use my 1st Gen iPad for basic things Like calculator.
It is my opinion, that when Apple stops offering updates for a device, they should at least remove the restrictions that prevent us from downloading apps- specifically, THE APP STORE ITSELF. Anyone with IOS 5.1.1 knows what Im talking about. This older version of App Store is infested with so many bugs, you cant even download many of the legacy apps available for IOS 5.1.1.
On a comical note, the so called App Genius feature is constantly recommending new apps that require IOS 6.
"A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of an unprecedented leap of insight."
Unprecedented insight, indeed...
Now lets get down to it: IOS can be very restrictive at times, but Im not claiming that I know better than Apple. I trust that they know what works best for their devices. My issue is when Apple completely abandons a product and leaves us in the dark. Such is the case with my iPad 1. I paid $850 for the 64GB AT&T model and apples lack of updates has rendered it nearly useless. Realizing that this device is relatively weak in terms of processor speed, I caved in and bought an iPad Air, but I would still like to use my 1st Gen iPad for basic things Like calculator.
It is my opinion, that when Apple stops offering updates for a device, they should at least remove the restrictions that prevent us from downloading apps- specifically, THE APP STORE ITSELF. Anyone with IOS 5.1.1 knows what Im talking about. This older version of App Store is infested with so many bugs, you cant even download many of the legacy apps available for IOS 5.1.1.
On a comical note, the so called App Genius feature is constantly recommending new apps that require IOS 6.
"A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of an unprecedented leap of insight."
Unprecedented insight, indeed...
