HN, you disappoint me. Not one of you made the "$53B in sales; still can't fix iTunes" comment.
/why in God's name is iTunes still so bad?
/why in God's name is iTunes still so bad?
What Apple should do....
- When you attach an iOS device to a computer, expose a file system (not the file system) with "folders" that represent each apps local storage and let you copy files back and forth instead of forcing you to use iTunes to copy files into the app's local storage.
- Enable you to buy media on the web (app, books, etc.) that automatically gets downloaded to your device (like Google). They are so close to doing that now.
- Create a simple iOS backup and restore program for ios devices.
- iTunes should only play and manage music and movies.
- Enable the creation of smart playlists on devices.
That's pretty much how iCloud Drive works, except it's not over USB.
Isn't this iCloud Backup? I've used it to restore our iPad several times and it worked great with no fuss.
So...No iTunes for you!
It works every time she uses Facetime and there is no problem other than turning it off and on. Similarly, all the grandparents, uncles, aunts, they don’t want to spend time learning how to sign into various google accounts and services. They want to press a button and see their loved ones. So everyone has an iOS device. Because google couldn’t get it together and offer something that worked, and didn’t change names every two weeks.
Similarly, WhatsApp took instant messaging. It just worked, sharing contacts, pictures, video is dead simple.
Not to mention iOS devices last the longest by far and get security updates quickly and for a longer period of time. And the resell prices prove it. And you can quickly go to an a Apple store and get it fixed or replaced. Who cares if it’s specs are not the best, it just works for 90% of people.
Apple has its own set of frustrations but none of them, in my experience, compare to the hell of dealing with Dell and Windows. Never again for me. I recommend to people to use Macs. I think it’s rational to use Apple products. My iPhone 6 Plus still gets updates and works well. My iPad Pro is better than any other tablet I’ve looked at.
I have no complaints about either the cheap Dells I’ve had over the years or the midrange ones - just always buy thier business line or from the Microsoft store.
I have a 2008 Core 2 Duo 2.66Ghz Dell that’s going strong as my Plex server. It was one of the last great 15” displays with a 1920x1200 display.
My current work and personal laptops are midrange 2n1 Dells.
MacBooks just aren’t compelling to me and this is coming from someone who has an iPhone 8 Plus, an iPad, a 6S (without a sim) and 5 AppleTVs (2 free from DirectvNow). Not to mention I had two FrankenMacs in the past - an LCIi with a //e card and a PowerMac with a Dx/2-66 card and later two Mac Minis.
On the other hand, the 5K iMac is compelling.
I don't think of people who prefer Windows and Dell as status seekers or in otherwise derogatory terms. To each his own!
When I was in the market for a laptop in 2016, all I wanted was a Core I7, with 8GB RAM, an SSD and a 1080p display. The closest Apple had was $1600. The Dell was around $800.
Even today, if I wanted a MacBook with those specs there is nothing. The MacBook Air has anemic specs and the MacBook Pros cost a lot more - and I would still want a 5K monitor.
Luckily, I don’t have a need for a personal laptop. I’m good with getting a 5K iMac. The cost of a good 5K monitor is $1300. The 5K iMac doesn’t seem excessive.