iPad mini iPad Mini 1 still useful for anything in 2025?

[FeliApple]

Those versions of the operating system haven't just magically changed between then and now. You are the thing that changed, you and your expectations have been altered by the progression of technology. Don't blame the software, it did exactly what it was supposed to do.. perform consistently. Your expectations are the thing that changed.

Now, if mankind could get software working and then leave it the hell alone, then we wouldn't need new versions every year. All of this constant tinkering is why software gets outdated so quickly.

No, not my expectations. Developers’ support changes.

There’s a reason why I have to upgrade this iPhone Xʀ on iOS 12 next month. It is not because I expect better; in fact, this iPhone works perfectly. But developers’ support crackles.

Websites stop working, apps cut support for iOS 12, websites either partly load or they don’t load at all.

My expectations are the same they were when iOS 12 launched, but because devs update parts and dependencies of the software, my now older version no longer meets my requirements.

But don’t be mistaken: I bought this iPhone Xʀ on iOS 12 in 2019. I expect the same functionality, but developers do not provide it.

 

[joeblow7777]

Now, if mankind could get software working and then leave it the hell alone, then we wouldn't need new versions every year. All of this constant tinkering is why software gets outdated so quickly.

With this mentality, how would technology ever advance? I mean, the abacus was working pretty well. Why'd we have to tinker with it?

 

[Iwavvns]

With this mentality, how would technology ever advance? I mean, the abacus was working pretty well. Why'd we have to tinker with it?

Do you really have nothing better to do than to come up with silly excuses to discredit someone's comment when you know darn good and well the author of that comment didn't mean forever?

 

[mortlocli]

You are a very patient person if you use it with iOS 9....

No - not at all. Bought the $NZ9 version of Puffin today for my Ipad2.. cuts down data usage..and check out the speed tests on Puffin. It doesn't work with every web site but works with lots that I use. Certainly has added extra life to an 'obsolete' ipad.

 

[Digitalguy]

No - not at all. Bought the $NZ9 version of Puffin today for my Ipad2.. cuts down data usage..and check out the speed tests on Puffin. It doesn't work with every web site but works with lots that I use. Certainly has added extra life to an 'obsolete' ipad.

would never give puffin one more cent, after the scam they did on Android, by retiring the pro version we had purchased and moving to subscription only...they will not see any money from me and even less any recommendation. I'd rather use remote desktop if I want to browse fast in a old device