3 Weeks - No Update - No Apps

[kdarling]

New software with new features is "usual" 2 weeks after a product is introduced? You are living in an entirely different galaxy than I am.

It's not just 2-3 weeks after intro. It's been possibly a few months since the devices were manufactured and the code burned in.

I can just see the meeting at Apple HQ. "Hey, we have all of these new products that are ready to go, like ringtones, but let's hold off on releasing them until 2 weeks after we introduce the product, since everyone will be bored after 2 weeks and we will need to get them re-interested in the products."

No, worse. Quite often management will say, how close are we? And the programmers reply, "We just need a few more weeks to fix everything up." To which management commands, "Just check in the code the way it is now, we're out of time, and we need to start some testing and get this code into the devices. Don't worry, we'll put out an update right away if enough people scream."

But of course the programmers know that once they've been assigned back to other duties, those updates take longer and longer to find time for.

That's the way the Real World works

 

[MrSmith]

For MrSmith: Yes. In time you will be able to buy a clue.

About the way you work? I doubt it.

The fact is, products are never updated because the manufacturer believes someone is bored (after two weeks). They're updated because functionality is missing or broken. On the other hand, ringtones are tinny noises a phone makes when someone calls. The fact you can't add Pop remixes to yours is irrelevant and bitching because you can't do it is pathetic.

Then again, this could be good for Apple. If such users pay $600 for a product then get bored because it only does the things it's meant to do who knows what else they can be induced to buy...

iGive up.

 

[ctakim]

Bored in 3 weeks? If that isn't the epitome of an attention deficit disorder than I don't know what is.

 

[Malamutt]

About the way you work? I doubt it.

The fact is, products are never updated because the manufacturer believes someone is bored (after two weeks). They're updated because functionality is missing or broken. On the other hand, ringtones are tinny noises a phone makes when someone calls. The fact you can't add Pop remixes to yours is irrelevant and bitching because you can't do it is pathetic.

Then again, this could be good for Apple. If such users pay $600 for a product then get bored because it only does the things it's meant to do who knows what else they can be induced to buy...

iGive up.

I never said they should update because I'm bored. Your reading between the lines now and making up what you want to read.

As for ringtones. I can do it. Remember the hack? You do read other post besides the ones you try to flame people in right?

As for the phone doing as you say "who knows what else" I'm just pointing out the phone is missing basic feature that exist on a phone you can get for 'FREE'. As for other phones on the market in the same price range it is currently lacking the ability to add applications that other products offer and I hope that Apple comes out with a update ASAP.

With that being said...

What this breaks down to is you feel you have to try and attack someone who post there thoughts on the iPhone because you feel your opinion is superiour to mine.

I'll let it stand at this:

My 'opinion' is that I am supprsied that there has not been a update.
I am bored with it given I can not do things on it that can be done with other PDA's I have owned in the same price range. I have nothing else to say about it from this point on and not going to turn this into a verbal pi$$ing match any longer.

 

[Maui]

Okay... so your point is?

My point is, no, I don't think it is strange we don't have new apps yet. But, more importantly, friend, I hope you have satisfied that overwhelming craving you must have had to eat an entire bag of Doritos. Must be good stuff.

Take care.

 

[fart]

not to fart on the fire or anything, but...

yeah, whenever I whip out my iPhone, right before the manager/owner/waitress is about to give me a free meal/massage/magazine subscription for giving them an iPhone demo, they always ask if the iPhone sends MMS message, or if it can load up the latest ringtones, or if it can record video of their friends lighting a bag of cabbage on fire. Unfortunately, the answer to all three is no, and I always loose out on that free meal/message/magazine subscription.

I demand an update.

 

[MrSmith]

There are two constants in life: debt and the humour in farts.

 

[Sobe]

the reason why you're getting the responses you are is because a) the topic title makes you seem like an impatient kid and b) this has been beaten to death in 50 other threads.

If you dislike things about the iPhone, that's your personal choice and that's fine. I think you'll find that the way you communicate those dislikes is behind the responses you might not like so much.

 

[marksman]

3 weeks...
21 days...
504 hours...
30240 minutes...
1814400 seconds...

The Horror!

No update in 1814400 seconds. I am boycotting Apple. And on my birthday no less.

I have now spent .15% of my life waiting for Apple to bring out an update for the iPhone. That is entirely unacceptable.

 

[AJsAWiz]

About the way you work? I doubt it.

The fact is, products are never updated because the manufacturer believes someone is bored (after two weeks). They're updated because functionality is missing or broken. On the other hand, ringtones are tinny noises a phone makes when someone calls. The fact you can't add Pop remixes to yours is irrelevant and bitching because you can't do it is pathetic.

Then again, this could be good for Apple. If such users pay $600 for a product then get bored because it only does the things it's meant to do who knows what else they can be induced to buy...

iGive up.

No need to give up . . . good answer

 

[desenso]

It makes me slightly sad to see the new crowds that Apple is bringing into our family as a result of it going more mainstream...

 

[badtzmaru]

It makes me slightly sad to see the new crowds that Apple is bringing into our family as a result of it going more mainstream...

I hope you dont browse the apple discussion forums. The people there are ridiculously inept.

 

[hard-case]

About the way you work? I doubt it.
On the other hand, ringtones are tinny noises a phone makes when someone calls. The fact you can't add Pop remixes to yours is irrelevant and bitching because you can't do it is pathetic.

Considering that estimates place ringtone sales this year in the US alone at $700 million dollars (world figures are in the $4-6 BILLION range), I would say the point is neither irrelevant nor pathetic. Whether one prefers them or not, basic facts and economics point to a clear and demonstrable desire for custom ringtones. It does make the decision to exclude such a feature from the initial release somewhat puzzling.

 

[MrSmith]

Considering that estimates place ringtone sales this year in the US alone at $700 million dollars (world figures are in the $4-6 BILLION range), I would say the point is neither irrelevant nor pathetic. Whether one prefers them or not, basic facts and economics point to a clear and demonstrable desire for custom ringtones. It does make the decision to exclude such a feature from the initial release somewhat puzzling.

Well perhaps Apple are thinking differently and deliberately trying to stamp out the annoying practice. Personally, I think anyone who sets their phone to play anything other than a subtle little beep (or vibro, preferably) should be arrested for noise pollution. That's neither here nor there, but it will take more than dollar amounts to convince me they're an important part of a phone. The younger generation are heading for the abyss if this kind of thing occupies their lives.

 

[tttexxan]

IM not sure what your refering too on new apps but there are tons of new apps out there for the iphone such as AIM, Diamond mine, poker, solitare, blackjack and the list goes on and on...

 

[Sobe]

Considering that estimates place ringtone sales this year in the US alone at $700 million dollars (world figures are in the $4-6 BILLION range), I would say the point is neither irrelevant nor pathetic. Whether one prefers them or not, basic facts and economics point to a clear and demonstrable desire for custom ringtones. It does make the decision to exclude such a feature from the initial release somewhat puzzling.

Or maybe it means that Apple has more important things on their minds than making a buck or two via ring tones....at least until they can sell them to you $0.49 over iTunes anyway =D

 

[pr5owner]

If you dislike things about the iPhone, that's your personal choice and that's fine. I think you'll find that the way you communicate those dislikes is behind the responses you might not like so much.

the reason why people post these things in a forum (especially an apple forum) is because they paid a decent amount of money for a phone that has missing functionality that should be there from the start.

its like paying $60 000 for a bmw yet it has no CD player (or stereo of any kind) or it has steel wheels with wheel covers (the bmw 318 in canada comes with steel wheels as a standard option which is hilarious as the car is over $30000cad, did ppl complain? you bet they did, thats why the dealership throws alloys in as a free upgrade)

you think people arent going to complain? complaining = apple has a risk of losing customer base = apple will do something to prevent loss of customers.

according to stats for every disatisfied customer, that customer will tell 10 other people and those people will tell 5 others. bad rep spreads fast where as good rep is hard to earn. you think apple cares? you bet they do, if they lose a large customer, do you have any idea how long it takes to recover fully? YEARS.

 

[MrSmith]

Caveat emptor.

 

[MrSmith]

Like 600 ringtones. Then you can annoy yourself to death.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Since this thread has descended into a ridiculous and petty sniping session, I see absolutely no reason for it to continue.

If I'm wrong, please PM me and tell me otherwise...