iOS 4 Releases Today 702
tekgoblin writes "Today Apple releases the much anticipated iOS 4 for iPhones and iPod Touches. No word on when we will see this update on the iPad." Can't wait to see all the neat new stuff that won't run on my stale phone.
Blatant Self Ad (Score:4, Informative)
The summary is almost 90% of the article linked. Also the user who submitted this is linking back to their "blog" that goes for the short form summary that doesn't contain any useful info.
Yes, the cat does have my tongue (Score:4, Informative)
I've been checking for the update periodically all morning. I'm definitely looking forward to it, but not looking forward to their servers getting overloaded. Probably I should just forget about it and try to update tomorrow or Wednesday.
Re:Can't wait to see (Score:5, Informative)
It's funny to see how Slashdot was was railing [slashdot.org] against MS about Trusted Computing, DRM and Palladium. Now Apple implements them in a shiny box and not only there's not a peep about the DRM in the iDevices but many Slashdot posters fawn all over and write long justifications about how it is good. I guess Trusted Computing was meant to come wrapped in a pretty box for the masses to not notice it. Now even MS is following in the same footsteps with Windows Phone 7 Series. Sad.
Are we visiting the same Slashdot? There is lots of outcry here about the DRM and walled garden that is the Apple mobile platform, just hang around in this story for another twenty minutes or so and you will see plenty of comments about it.
No word on iPad? Um, no. (Score:5, Informative)
There has been "word" on when iOS 4 will be available for iPad, and the word is "this fall".
There were two separate development trains for iOS (previously known as "iPhone OS"); one for iPhone and iPod touch, and one for iPad.
Re:Unfortunately (Score:5, Informative)
While I obviously can't speak for everyone, here are some actual statistics regarding hardware usage for one of my apps compatible with iPhone OS 3.1 and higher:
7.2% were simulator usage. The app used here is a paid business app, with not-very-exciting sales figures. Still, I would think that the hardware distribution would be meaningful. If so, it would indicate that one could profitably ignore the first generation iPhone.
Re:Unfortunately (Score:2, Informative)
Close, but no cigar.
All iPhones support the new OS, but not all of the features.
The only iPod Touch that won't run the new OS is the first gen.
Otherwise all iPod touches and iPhones are "good to go*"
* = some features not available.
Re:Something baffles me slightly (Score:3, Informative)
The iPad's specs are better then any currently available iPhone or iPod touch, so I'm not sure what you're saying. Should Apple have released a less capable iPhone 4? If you're asking why they aren't releasing iOS 4 for the iPad today, yeah that's a decent question.
The iPad was first released a little over two months ago, while the iPhone 3GS was released a year ago - the iPhone 4 will be with us in the next few days.
With that in mind, the iPad has the same amount of ram and the same quality screen as the previous generation of iPhone and iPod Touch, despite being released ten months later, and only two or so months before the new iPhone version. Why?
The screen I could live without, but doubling the ram would have been extremely handy - there have already been suggestions that the iMovie app will not run on the iPad because of ram restrictions.
Re:Can't wait to see (Score:3, Informative)
People have problems with Slashdot reporting every time Steve Jobs farts.
I miss the old Slashdot, that actually used to have some relevant news :(
If you really don't care, then change your Slashdot settings to not show apple stories on the front page. Problem solved.
Re:Unfortunately (Score:3, Informative)
"The iOS 4 Software Update works with the second- and third-generation iPod touch. Not all features are compatible with all devices."
Re:Unfortunately (Score:1, Informative)
Er, no. Common 'fragmentation' complaints are of the network carriers publishing their own individual and behind-schedule firmware update ROMs, and issuing proprietary custom app stores for their subscribed users.
Hardware fragmentation... is really not a big deal for 99% of apps on a VM-based platform like the Android.
Re:Something baffles me slightly (Score:3, Informative)
The iPad will get the iOS4 upgrade later this year. The development of the iPhone OS was running in parallel for the two platforms, and will now be rolled together when both are up to date with the iOS 4 upgrade. Presumably it's not quite ready on the iPad yet.
Re:Yeah really. (Score:3, Informative)
Also this means everyone should be saving their SHSH blobs via Surak or using umbrella. I personally have them saved with both just in case. Last time Suraks servers dumped and I lost my 3.1.2 backup.
Remember 4.0 means Apple won't sign for 3.1.3 releases, so in order to roll back or jailbrake you need a tss server, or to rely on Suraks server if you need to restore.
http://thefirmwareumbrella.blogspot.com/2009/09/tinytss-all-your-iphone-restores-are.html [blogspot.com]
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Not true at all (Score:2, Informative)
I've been running iOS 4 on a 3GS for a couple weeks now (ever since they released the GM at WWDC). The battery life isn't different from the previous version.
So, where did you hear all these accounts of the new OS being a battery hog? Cause I haven't seen them, and my own experience is quite different than what you claim.
Re:Unfortunately (Score:3, Informative)
Re:One problem... (Score:3, Informative)
Interesting. I've been running it on a 3GS for about a week now and haven't noticed any stark differences in battery life so far.
Re:Oh good! The trolls are out in full force! (Score:3, Informative)
Which device, pray tell, is a "CELLPHONE?"
The iPhone.
Re:Oh good! The trolls are out in full force! (Score:3, Informative)
And the other 80% of the cellphone market that uses subscription crapware I can only get through the telco is different how?
Erm, what about Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile? You don't need to go through the telco for them.
Re:Somebody call the whaaaambulance (Score:3, Informative)
That "$249" fails to include what AT&T soaks you for as part of their normal monthly charges.
And that line of thinking ignores the fact that people with an iPhone would have a phone bill anyway, and that now the iPhone is actually one of the cheapest data plans if you opt for the low-end plan and use WiFi at home/work.
Re:Why? (Score:3, Informative)
Because FreeBSD 10.4 (or whatever they're calling their fork)
I think you misspelled NeXTSTEP (... or NextStep, or NEXTSTEP, or OPENSTEP.)
And given that Darwin is actually Mach I think you should just give up your geek card and get back under your bridge.
Re:Can't wait to see (Score:3, Informative)
The apple boys have been saving their moderation points.
It doesn't work like that slick. Use 'em or lose 'em.