I'm going to try to not update to iOS X for six months

[gwhizkids]

Speaking for myself, as a Public Beta program participant, I will likely stay away from iOS 10.0, Beta 1 and maybe Beta 2. That's probably the most risk filled time for users, especially for your daily driver (I know, I know...). That said, unless something serious surfaces pre-GM, I will definitely download the release version of 10.0 on release day. I am not going to sacrifice the features offered by a new (and possibly very changed) OS because frames get dropped in CC or Siri blows up when you rub your head and pat your tummy. That's called throwing the baby out with the bath water. I am willing to accept that the OS may not be up to its full potential at launch time but I will take that chance because I want to use whatever new features Apple has planned.

You may think differently and you're entitled to do so.

 

[cableguy84]

I could never imagine not updating! I always want the latest software lol

 

[stormchaser]

My 6 is quite happy on the silky smooth 8.3 and that's how I'm keeping it.

I'll eat my words. I've just updated to 9.2.1. Done it OTA and all is well.

 

[LovingTeddy]

still holding iOS 7 on my iPad Mini 1. Not going to update, iOS 7 is fantastic on iPad mini... not giving up

 

[lagwagon]

Speaking for myself, as a Public Beta program participant, I will likely stay away from iOS 10.0, Beta 1 and maybe Beta 2. That's probably the most risk filled time for users, especially for your daily driver (I know, I know...). That said, unless something serious surfaces pre-GM, I will definitely download the release version of 10.0 on release day. I am not going to sacrifice the features offered by a new (and possibly very changed) OS because frames get dropped in CC or Siri blows up when you rub your head and pat your tummy. That's called throwing the baby out with the bath water. I am willing to accept that the OS may not be up to its full potential at launch time but I will take that chance because I want to use whatever new features Apple has planned.

You may think differently and you're entitled to do so.

Technically the first Public Beta for iOS 10 will be the third beta. x.0 releases always gets around 2 Developer Previews before the Public Beta kicks in at DP 3 as the same build but under the PB 1 "name". (Happened with OS X Yosemite when Apple first launched public beta. Happened with OS X El Capitan and iOS 9 as well.)

 

[T5BRICK]

The problem is that Apple is going to stick into iOS X some kind of nifty new feature that I really want to try out.

I hope I can resist.

Technically you'll never be able to update to iOS X.

iOS 10 on the other hand....

 

[Beeplance]

Technically you'll never be able to update to iOS X.

iOS 10 on the other hand....

In this case, the OP is referring to iOS 'X' as the first release of every major update. 'X' stands for a number, like 7, 8,9, or 10. Just like how people refer to updates to iOS 9 as iOS 9.x.

It does not refer to a combination of iOS and OS X.

 

[T5BRICK]

In this case, the OP is referring to iOS 'X' as the first release of every major update. 'X' stands for a number, like 7, 8,9, or 10. Just like how people refer to updates to iOS 9 as iOS 9.x.

The OP referred to iOS X as a specific release. From the way I understand it, they're talking about the next release of iOS.

It does not refer to a combination of iOS and OS X.

I wasn't saying or implying that at all.

 

[Aston441]

Technically you'll never be able to update to iOS X.

iOS 10 on the other hand....

It seems somewhat obvious to me that iOS 10 will be conventioned iOS X, just as OS 10 became OS X on the desktop.

 

[C DM]

It seems somewhat obvious to me that iOS 10 will be conventioned iOS X, just as OS 10 became OS X on the desktop.

As obvious as a watch from Apple was going to be "conventioned" iWatch?

 

[lagwagon]

It seems somewhat obvious to me that iOS 10 will be conventioned iOS X, just as OS 10 became OS X on the desktop.

I think they might end up doing that too.

I've also felt like they should do the A/B naming for it as well like they've done a few times for OS X. (Leopard/Snow Leopard, Lion/Mountain Lion, Yosemite/El Capitan.) Doing OS X as the A and iOS as the B. (For example sake. OS X San Francisco and iOS X Goldengate) Since the two OS's are tied very close to each other now with features and such linked together, it kinda makes a little sense to A/B name them together as a package. OS X being the place and iOS X something in that place.

This also solves the issue of numbers getting high and not seeing a iOS 34 down the road.

 

[Yun0]

ios X sounds & looks okay, but ios X.1?

 

[lagwagon]

ios X sounds & looks okay, but ios X.1?

I would imagine if they went the "iOS X" route and if they did the A/B type thing I mentioned, versions would be labeled like OS X is (OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)) It could look like (using my previous example) iOS X Goldengate (10.1)

 

[T5BRICK]

It seems somewhat obvious to me that iOS 10 will be conventioned iOS X, just as OS 10 became OS X on the desktop.

"OS X" is the name of the operating system, replacing the previous "Mac OS". Apple still calls it OS X El Capitan version 10.11.3.

 

[Isamilis]

IMO, it depends on your device. iOS will perform at its best if it still use same major version with its original one. Ex, iOS 9 for 6s. 8 for iPhone 6. Other than that, the sad thing is the device will be getting slowdown. The older the worst.
How iOS 9 does for iPad 2? Even iOS 7 in iPad 2 already been a big laggy. iPad 2 original version is iOS 4. Too bad many times we are forced to upgrade because of requirement of our important apps. Apple offer upgrade for old devices with much less awareness of its performance/usability. For me, iOS upgrade is last resort.

After the fiascos of the "point O" releases of 7, 8 and 9, where a beautifully stable operating system, but stable only for the last few months of its life, was shambled into an alpha release,

I am done with such insanity.

9.3 is probably going to be rock solid when it is released in a week or so.

I would be insane to get back on the alpha bugs galore train with the bug disaster that iOS X will b.

The problem is that Apple is going to stick into iOS X some kind of nifty new feature that I really want to try out.

I hope I can resist.

 

[Max(IT)]

On the contrary I'll install iOS 10 at day one, and I'll live with the inevitable glitches without any drama...

 

[Isamilis]

It depends again the intention. I will do this if I am iOS developer, my priority is to ensure my apps compatible or can utilize new features in new iOS version. If we only users whereas usability (speed, stability, need fulfillment) become priority then I would suggest iOS (major version) upgrade as last resort (as long as your critical app still working correctly).

On the contrary I'll install iOS 10 at day one, and I'll live with the inevitable glitches without any drama...

 

[Max(IT)]

It depends again the intention. I will do this if I am iOS developer, my priority is to ensure my apps compatible or can utilize new features in new iOS version. If we only users whereas usability (speed, stability, need fulfillment) become priority then I would suggest iOS (major version) upgrade as last resort (as long as your critical app still working correctly).

I'm paying quite a lot of money for my iDevices, so i want to enjoy every feature Apple offers to me. There is no sense in speaking about stability: I'm not using a beta. I'm using an official iOS release. It could have some glitches, but nothing affecting stability.

 

[d5aqoëp]

Best Strategy:

Upgrade to iOS 10 from Beta 4 onwards (B4 should be released by August 2016 and should start showing signs of stability). Continue testing for 1 more month and when iOS 10 is actually released for public (sometime in September), you can test the final release for 7 more days. Apple will disable signing previos iOS 9 version exactly after 10 days of iOS 10 release. So you will have 3 days to go back to your favourite stable iOS 9.3 or 9.4 version and stay there for 6 more months.

This way, you will have already tested all major features of iOS 10 and would be in a good position whether to update finally, once and for all.

 

[Merkie]

As obvious as a watch from Apple was going to be "conventioned" iWatch?

It's been years since Apple introduced a new product with the "i" prefix, so iWatch was never obvious.

 

[gwhizkids]

It's been years since Apple introduced a new product with the "i" prefix, so iWatch was never obvious.

The iPad was introduced in Jan 2010. I don't believe there were any product lines introduced in the intervening 5 years, so it was not non-obvious, either, from your standpoint. What made it obvious, in retrospect, was that the "i" designation was for product lines derived from the original iPod form factor. Sure, lots of other companies made "i-This" and "i-That" but Apple was pretty clear in its branding. A watch is a bit harder to claim was from that form factor.

 

[C DM]

It's been years since Apple introduced a new product with the "i" prefix, so iWatch was never obvious.

Right, that's why many people refferred to it as the iWatch even after it was announced as the Apple Watch, let alone before.

 

[oldmacs]

Best Strategy:

Upgrade to iOS 10 from Beta 4 onwards (B4 should be released by August 2016 and should start showing signs of stability). Continue testing for 1 more month and when iOS 10 is actually released for public (sometime in September), you can test the final release for 7 more days. Apple will disable signing previos iOS 9 version exactly after 10 days of iOS 10 release. So you will have 3 days to go back to your favourite stable iOS 9.3 or 9.4 version and stay there for 6 more months.

This way, you will have already tested all major features of iOS 10 and would be in a good position whether to update finally, once and for all.

This is a good guide - it give you the best idea of whether or not you'll want to update. I followed a similar strategy with iOS 9 and except for my accidentally updating my iPad (long story).