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I have a first-gen iPad, and it most certainly does not run "perfectly fine". Most apps aren't released for those old versions, some even seem to get removed au

I have a first-gen iPad, and it most certainly does not run "perfectly fine". Most apps aren't released for those old versions, some even seem to get removed automatically. I think the Android world is worse, mind you - but old iOS devices are still left to rot. My 2.5 year old Google TV box being abandoned by Google (can't even log into the app store) was infuriating.

coldtea 11y ago
>I have a first-gen iPad, and it most certainly does not run "perfectly fine". Most apps aren't released for those old versions, some even seem to get removed automatically. Well, 5 years time in the mobile/tablet space is like 20 years time in the PC space. Consider the changes in capabilities, cpu and gpu power, etc. In that sense, it makes sense that most NEW apps are not released for the older versions -- how many apps are released for Windows 98 today? Sure, it's "only been 5 years" but then again that's related to the technology space. E.g. most would accept that a 20 old year PC/OS wouldn't get much support, but that would sound too soon in other industries, where even a 50 year product can still be supported. Besides, as you say, this is much better than the Android situation -- since most devices are sold with an OLDER than the latest version, and most vendors don't care to provide updates for older devices.