I agree, but right now, we don't know how serious Apple is about fixing it.
They might, or might not.
A big ship like Apple is not turned around easily.
This decline has been long coming.
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Apples Software Quality Decline
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I agree, but right now, we don't know how serious Apple is about fixing it.
They might, or might not.
A big ship like Apple is not turned around easily.
This decline has been long coming.
-t
I'm not sure how offering up senior product managers to meet with someone is "spin". They're taking the time to hear complaints first hand which to me is a good thing. I'm sure Apple PR could've gotten this guy to hold his story without having him spend an afternoon in Cupertino.
I take it you missed it when explanations were given for issues.
No Apple names were given. Also, WTH does "Product Chief" mean? That's not a standard job title by any means.
In any case, the article wasn't about software quality at all - but it was useful to know that journalists with high-profile companies (CBS/Marketwatch) get such quick access. He was obviously dazzled by this access, and it shows.
It's also useful to know that Apple is aware, and concerned. Again, what are they going to do, specifically about software quality?
No Apple names were given. Also, WTH does "Product Chief" mean? That's not a standard job title by any means.
In any case, the article wasn't about software quality at all - but it was useful to know that journalists with high-profile companies (CBS/Marketwatch) get such quick access. He was obviously dazzled by this access, and it shows.
It's also useful to know that Apple is aware, and concerned. Again, what are they going to do, specifically about software quality?
Apple on probation for a year? Thoughts on the article by David Weidner, MarketWatch
Thanks I agree, it's interesting.
Compared to some recent publications, it is a somewhat positive article.
In isolation without those comparisons the article is still negative
Reading the article as a whole, I get the impression that the offender Apple is on probation for a year
Thanks I agree, it's interesting.
Compared to some recent publications, it is a somewhat positive article.
In isolation without those comparisons the article is still negative
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Im dumping my Apple Inc. products.
I ranted. They listened.
know that at least a few key Apple executives care about your experience.
OK, Apple. Youve bought yourself a year. "
I ranted. They listened.
know that at least a few key Apple executives care about your experience.
OK, Apple. Youve bought yourself a year. "
Reading the article as a whole, I get the impression that the offender Apple is on probation for a year
Belief in Apple's goal to make great products
Today under Yosemite looks terrible!:
Here, a few days ago:
As promised:
In response:
November 2014:
Today under Yosemite looks terrible!:
Here, a few days ago:
As promised:
"Our goal isnt to make money. Our goal absolutely at Apple is not to make money. This may sound a little flippant, but its the truth
Our goal and what gets us excited is to try to make great products. We trust that if we are successful people will like them, and if we are operationally competent we will make revenue, but we are very clear about our goal."
Apple design chief: 'Our goal isn't to make money' - Telegraph (2012-07-30)
In response:
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There was scoffing a plenty, but I actually think its true; Apple employees are (for the most part) intrinsically motivated.
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If Steve Ballmer Ran Apple | stratechery by Ben Thompson (2013-08-25)
November 2014:
I am back to Mavericks which 'just works' and I will ensure I will stay a generation behind on everything Apple makes so I don't lose time messing around with stuff like this. I wished I had not upgraded the iPad mini to iOS 8 as it is simply not powerful to run it and downgrading is just not possible.
What is driving me mad though is that there is no version of iWorks that can open all documents on Mavericks, so I am back to using MS Word for my small business. Luckily one can batch convert all docs online.
What is driving me mad though is that there is no version of iWorks that can open all documents on Mavericks, so I am back to using MS Word for my small business. Luckily one can batch convert all docs online.
I'm fairly happy with Yosemite, though the Mac Mini I'm typing on right now, is on Mavericks and I have no plans on upgrading it - its a 2009, and performance is good.
My rMBP is running 10.10, and so far its been good.
Apple Software Quality Questions http://www.mondaynote.com/2015/01/18/apple-software-quality-questions/
A little bit over the top to put it mildly. Using words to exgerate the issues
From the painful gestation of OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) ???
with its damaged iWork apps I thought these had been simplified or dumbed down, that isnt a bug or issue its by design, rightly or wrongly
, to the chaotic iOS 8 launch, Chaotic?
iCloud glitches, glitches can happen as can bugs
and the trouble with Continuity, Its worked 100% for me, on my IPhone, iPad and rMBP
Are the bugs that bad? Do Apple users expect no bugs? or 1 bug? And I do read a lot of bug posts that include design changes
Look at the author - Jean-Louis Gassée. Do you know who he is? Creator of BeOS. I'd say he has an axe to grind since Apple passed on purchasing BeOS in lou of NeXt.
Do you know where he worked before that? Perhaps you can post that as well.
Jean-Louis' Monday Notes are pretty damn good reading.
Apple. And he was forced out by Sculley for lack of performance on delivering new products. So the comment of maflynn holds water clearly
And it is doubly clear by the use of words he is angry at Apple
iTunes is just such a &*%$ing POS.
Connecting my iPhone starts the sync, and gets stuck.
Disconnect iPhone, reconnect. No dice.
Restart iTunes. Reconnect iPhone. No dice.
Again, close iTunes, restart it. Reconnect iPhone. No dice.
I HAD TO REBOOT OS X TO RECOGNIZE MY IPHONE IN ITUNES.
I can't remember ever having that many issues with iTunes in any prior OS X.
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Connecting my iPhone starts the sync, and gets stuck.
Disconnect iPhone, reconnect. No dice.
Restart iTunes. Reconnect iPhone. No dice.
Again, close iTunes, restart it. Reconnect iPhone. No dice.
I HAD TO REBOOT OS X TO RECOGNIZE MY IPHONE IN ITUNES.
I can't remember ever having that many issues with iTunes in any prior OS X.
-t
Does this happen to all of us in Yosemite???????
If so, you are correct. If not, you are incorrect, and need to resolve the issue that exist on your machine
Ha - hardly. Being forced out by the man who nearly killed Apple is a badge of honor.
Yes, people - including myself - ARE indeed angry at Apple. They've lost the handle.
Consider yourself lucky if you haven't had bugs to contend with. Also, you might recuse yourself from this thread if that's the case.
Ha. Sculley failed, yes, but so did this guy as well. hence he was terminated. So, he has his own biased issue towards Apple, no credibility.
Lost the handle, ok, so can I assume they amount of bugs this year has been ten fold more then usual? I've had the odd issue, yes, I've also had issues with Apple before, and MS before and Nvidia before etc, it happens
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If iTunes is borked, and it's not your machine and I haven't read any others with the issues you have, then where is the fault sitting?
I have no doubt you have issues with iTunes, but the key is, does everyone else who has the same version of OSX and iTunes have the same issue? it would appear not to be a wide issue with OSX or with iTunes. It must be to do with something or some file on your machine or devices I would expect, that iTunes loads and gets stuck with. My sugestion is to wipe the iPhone, set as new device and see what happens. If all good, restore it, etc, see what happens
The point of my post is that if you have an issue, you cannot assume where the fault lies, until you know where the fault lies.
Seriously?
Would I get an idea about Apple by listening to an Android fanboy.
Would I get a better idea of the Repulicans by talking to a Democrat?
There are people who have a natural bias, but can also be objective, I'd listen to those. Not common though
Yup, and I believe this is not the first dig at apple, which is why I posted that he's got some sort of axe to grind.
I'm not dismissing all of what he wrote, but clearly his intentions are negative.
Actually if you believe Guy Kawaski Gasse was only forced out because Scully saw him as a threat to his (Scully's) job, and hind sight says he should have had it. In many ways I'm glad he didn't because that means the world got BeOS which influenced most modern OS's and was THE OS in it's time.
I believe what he wrote:
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For the past six months or so, Ive become increasingly concerned about the quality of Apple software.
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Yeah and he didn't write about it until after Marco Arment and others did. Hence why I said jumping on the bandwagon. Or maybe piling on is a better phrase. Of course there are others like Rene Ritchie who, in my opinion, have a more thoughtful view of the situation. The opposite of Marco Arment's it's getting worse and will never get better view.