Fair enough--makes perfect sense for use case. Bummer you didn't get what you needed though in all honesty, I doubt you'll ever see a lot of that functionality in either iOS or WP.
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Sooooo iOS 8 anyone?
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Fair enough--makes perfect sense for use case. Bummer you didn't get what you needed though in all honesty, I doubt you'll ever see a lot of that functionality in either iOS or WP.
I am just lamenting how extremely myopic some apple fans (including you) are that they can't see anything good beyond apple. They often need to back pedal and get red-faced when apple follows (or copies
) those features. You yourself must have said widgets are crap and waste of space and battery. You might also have said S health is crap. Totally change of tune now ios have them. Not gonna let you get away with it...ha ha.
I am just lamenting how extremely myopic some apple fans (including you) are that they can't see anything good beyond apple. They often need to back pedal and get red-faced when apple follows (or copies
You yourself must have said widgets are crap and waste of space and battery. You might also have said S health is crap. Totally change of tune now ios have them. Not gonna let you get away with it...ha ha.
Might, might might might.
That's all I'm hearing from you. You are grouping us with the blind Apple fanboys that don't see that Android had some of these features before. But way to go being that judgemental and hypocritical.
Let me repeat that again "Might, might"
Only you yourself will know what your views were.
Anyway it is great to see ios8 incorporated so many great features from android. That shows how some Apple fans were totally wrong in their criticisms of Android.
So, people are just gonna scream "catch up" because it kind of is true. At least though Apple is starting to allow things all modern devices should be able to use. I have a few apps invested in both iOS and Android and I'm more than happy to use both ecosystems so overall I'm kind of excited about the changes.
As a former iPhone user and current Android user, I am really tempted to switch back to an iPhone. The new continuity features for OS X Yosemite really shows how functional and coherent the Apple ecosystem really is. Being able to answer calls on a Mac while the iPhone is away? That is something I have been hoping for a long time. If the next iPhone has killer specs (4.7" 1080p screen, improved camera with higher MP count, A8 processor) I will very likely switch back.
For me, Apple is always the home sweet home that just works and has no risks, while Android is the world outside the home, which is far more exciting but also more risky. I have always considered Tim Cook's remarks to be untrue and merely a show of superiority, but in this case, I really have to agree with him. "Only Apple can do this".
For me, Apple is always the home sweet home that just works and has no risks, while Android is the world outside the home, which is far more exciting but also more risky. I have always considered Tim Cook's remarks to be untrue and merely a show of superiority, but in this case, I really have to agree with him. "Only Apple can do this".
Just recently switched from my 4S to a Nexus 5, I'm thinking come September I'll be switching back.
I'm 16 so my arguments and/or points are invalid?
You know what they say, if you want to know something ask a teenager
And you come across very brash and if you know everything.
I am just lamenting how extremely myopic some apple fans (including you) are that they can't see anything good beyond apple. They often need to back pedal and get red-faced when apple follows (or copies
You yourself must have said widgets are crap and waste of space and battery. You might also have said S health is crap. Totally change of tune now ios have them. Not gonna let you get away with it...ha ha.
But see, you're assuming I've said those things - I havent. And widgets as Apple has announced them are far different than the widgets of Android or live tiles. Now we can say a widget is a widget, but I think implementation is important.
You made my point though - thanks for lumping me in with trolling apple fans who whine about a feature and then hail it awesome when Apple adds it. If I do so, I make a point to show distinction in implementations.
I've also had plenty of good things to say about Android, and have on multiple occasions. Just iOS works best for my needs.
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Lol - all I try to do is make a distinction between feature and implementation....not specific to anything mind you, just as a general rule, and these yahoos go nuts.
Android had everything first. Nevermind there were mobile OSes before it which had features "first". I would say implementation plays a huge role and makes Android better/different.
But all these guys can yell is "first!"
It's really kinda sad and so predictable.
Seems everytime you come into the android forum you have a blew with someone. One has to wonder?
As a former iPhone user and current Android user, I am really tempted to switch back to an iPhone. The new continuity features for OS X Yosemite really shows how functional and coherent the Apple ecosystem really is. Being able to answer calls on a Mac while the iPhone is away? That is something I have been hoping for a long time. If the next iPhone has killer specs (4.7" 1080p screen, improved camera with higher MP count, A8 processor) I will very likely switch back.
For me, Apple is always the home sweet home that just works and has no risks, while Android is the world outside the home, which is far more exciting but also more risky. I have always considered Tim Cook's remarks to be untrue and merely a show of superiority, but in this case, I really have to agree with him. "Only Apple can do this".
Wow, someone who saw past the lack of a file system in iOS....
The continuity stuff looks killer. Really thought this WWDC was the most exciting I've watched (last 2 before this). I like the things I'm able to test on my iOS 8 iPad - though I'm really looking forward to the interplay between devices. I signed up for the Yosemite beta, but it's limited to the first million and I jumped in as I watched the keynote about an hour later.....
We'll see. These software features combined with the rumored larger displays could make for an absolutely massive holiday quarter.
And we haven't even talks about the iWatch or AppleTV update.
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Seems everytime you come into the android forum you have a blew with someone. One has to wonder?
Seems like it's the same people that always have the problem. I get on just fine with other Android users on this forum....
I think anyone with a reasonable amount of intelligence can see I've been extremely logical and civil in my discussions here. Any assumptions the reader makes are his/her own problem.
Looks great. Excited to install it on my devices. I'd have to get my hands on it to be sure but it feels like I actually wouldn't mind using it as my daily driver. If the iPhone 6 has a bigger screen I will consider it for my next phone.
Extremely stable on my iPad Air. There are some apps that don't work (and a thread in the iOS 8 section that's keeping track), but no hiccups or stutters for me.
Seriously contemplating putting it on my 5C which is my daily personal phone.
I think they hit a homerun with integration between iOS and OSX products. Other than that, nothing that truly impresses me or haven't seen.
Sharing API opened to all apps.
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I guess part of my personality. Plus I'm always asked for tech help do that may have gotten to me.
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You know what they say, if you want to know something ask a teenager
And you come across very brash and if you know everything.
I guess part of my personality. Plus I'm always asked for tech help do that may have gotten to me.
@ the end of the day....Apple is still great at blending great software with great hardware...... I will wait and get IOS8 on my iPad Air and see what happens. I think we all will know more after we use the software. About the presentation.......those guys always do a great job on their presentations.
I think technology has evolved to the point that there are not very many things that blow us out of the water anymore. We keep expecting to be wowed at every software/hardware product announcement. It just hasn't' happened.
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I think technology has evolved to the point that there are not very many things that blow us out of the water anymore. We keep expecting to be wowed at every software/hardware product announcement. It just hasn't' happened.
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I am interested to see first hand some of the notifications between IOS8 and Yosemite. At first glance they would seem annoying....but maybe they would prove useful.
Well said jamezr - I agree. This desire to see something completely new every year is pointless. There's always SOMETHING that came before it. That's why I focus so much on implementation. That's where some key differences lie.
I'm really excited to see how the continuity features work. Hope I get into the OS X public beta. Already put iOS 8 on my iPad Air and am going to throw it on my 5C as well. It seems really stable so far (far more stable than iOS 7b1 - which wasn't terrible for me).
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I've already had an instance today where it would've been cool and useful to answer my phone on my mac. And if it work with your phone in another room? I'd think all you notification light guys would be drooling over that
That's why I'm thinking about switching. The integrations between both sounds like heaven. My iPad 2 and MBP work so well together and I want that for my phone.Well said jamezr - I agree. This desire to see something completely new every year is pointless. There's always SOMETHING that came before it. That's why I focus so much on implementation. That's where some key differences lie.
I'm really excited to see how the continuity features work. Hope I get into the OS X public beta. Already put iOS 8 on my iPad Air and am going to throw it on my 5C as well. It seems really stable so far (far more stable than iOS 7b1 - which wasn't terrible for me).
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I've already had an instance today where it would've been cool and useful to answer my phone on my mac. And if it work with your phone in another room? I'd think all you notification light guys would be drooling over that
Well said jamezr - I agree. This desire to see something completely new every year is pointless. There's always SOMETHING that came before it. That's why I focus so much on implementation. That's where some key differences lie.
I'm really excited to see how the continuity features work. Hope I get into the OS X public beta. Already put iOS 8 on my iPad Air and am going to throw it on my 5C as well. It seems really stable so far (far more stable than iOS 7b1 - which wasn't terrible for me).
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I've already had an instance today where it would've been cool and useful to answer my phone on my mac. And if it work with your phone in another room? I'd think all you notification light guys would be drooling over that
Not sure about that.......Didn't you poo poo that idea of having your phone in another room and notifications? Correct me if I am wrong about that.
But i am not sure about getting double notifications. If i am at my desk as i am now....writing this from my iMac.......with my iPhone right next to me......I get a text......then get 2 notifications....one on my phone....one on my iMac with Yosemite. I think that would annoy me after a while......