Not sure I could classify you as a genius for the idea. But I can give you props for starting a thread that does not involve AT&T
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iPad volume concept - am I a genius?
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At the same logic, are you still complaining they took away your click wheel from the iPod? I don't get you people who are arguing against what is a clear and obvious advance in iThing technology.
The volume switch doesn't really have an orientation. The fact that the 'increase volume' button is above the 'decrease' when in portrait orientation is largely incidental.
Think about the iPod touch which has the same volume clicker, yet when in your pocket, the device is 'upside-down'. You wouldn't expect that control to change. It's unintuitive.
To have hardware buttons flip and switch function is counter productive.
Think about the iPod touch which has the same volume clicker, yet when in your pocket, the device is 'upside-down'. You wouldn't expect that control to change. It's unintuitive.
To have hardware buttons flip and switch function is counter productive.
I assume the poster is having a bit of fun here with what I assume must be mock arrogance over the greatness of his terrible suggestion. The only point I will add to this debate is that the poster suggests this "advancement" will assist people because he believes (pretends to believe?) that others like him find it confusing that when you turn the iPad 90 degrees counter-clockwise the Volume Up button is on the left, yet the on screen controls have the volume increasing as it is moved toward the right. However, this is ridiculous as more people (everybody) would be bewildered why the button that made the volume increase a moment ago now decreases the volume.
By the way, did you really come out of a 17 month hibernation (your last post being Jan 09) for this?
By the way, did you really come out of a 17 month hibernation (your last post being Jan 09) for this?
How many times do you accidentally lower your volume instead of raise it, or vice-versa? ALL THE DANG TIME, right?!
Not once in 3 years have I ever done this.
This reminds me of the time I thought I was going to be rich by designing LARGER ketchup packets. You know...cuz the existing ones are so small you need several to get enough ketchup for your french fries. I was 8 though.
Not once in 3 years have I ever done this.
This reminds me of the time I thought I was going to be rich by designing LARGER ketchup packets. You know...cuz the existing ones are so small you need several to get enough ketchup for your french fries. I was 8 though.
Okay, people, this is the big one. I'm going to EXPLODE YOUR MINDS with an ANALOGY. I know how much you iLovers love analogies (iphones are like bathtubs, ipads are like swimming pools, blah blah blah...). So, here is the analogy that will surely win you over.
If I push the foot of my bed against the wall (and switch the headboard, too, for those of you lucky enough to have a headboard) - so now the pillow side is suspended mid-room... do I then move the pillows to the other end of the bed? Or do I leave the pillows at what is now clearly the foot of the bed and sleep "upside down?"
For the same reason, the orientation of the volume controls should move! Boom! My analogy is so awesome that you pretty much have to agree with me. Because if you disagree with my volume improvement, it's like you admit that you would sleep upside down!
And before I forget - I'll mention it again. iPhones and iTouches should get the same treatment. And if you don't like it, Steve-o and company should just put a little opt-out button in the settings that says "Sleep upside down - Yes or No."
Yes. See you in another year and a half - when volume controls re-orient themselves and I'm watching re-runs of The Cosby Show on my 3D Apple TV.
I get it and totally love the idea. These are the types of little ideas that make Apple gadgets so thoughtful.
(I guess you should be able to turn the feature on and off in the settings for those who don't like the idea).
Two things: what is so "lucky" about having a headboard and it's called an iPod touch, not an iTouch
Thank you! The first sane people other than me to write something in this forum. God bless you Blorzoga and fjfjfjfj.
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It’s January 2021, and still my iPad Pro 2020 still has this annoying behaviour. I cannot believe that none at Apple has bothered to address this issue.
