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The article doesn't clearly says the problem, but there is a problem, and it's none of what you said (although the article does talk a bit about repairability).
by Fradow 9y ago
The article doesn't clearly says the problem, but there is a problem, and it's none of what you said (although the article does talk a bit about repairability).
The problem, in iOS (but also happens on Android, to a lesser extent), is that older devices are locked out of OS upgrades at a way faster rate than they break down, and in turn, because they run older OS, they are locked out of installing new apps, including older compatible version of those apps.
Simple fact: a 10 years old computer (and probably some 15 or even 20 years old ones) can get the latest Windows/Unix of your choice, but any iOS device that was released more than 2/3 years ago cannot get latest iOS.
Really, it's pretty simple: Apple doesn't care about retrocompatibility. Either you get a new device, or you have to do with what's already installed on it.
- oflannabhra 9y agoThat's a much better statement of the issue. So, it sounds like the author is asking for: upgradeable, portable hardware, with longevity of 5+ years, that can have a "maintenance" release of software, for under $350. I don't think there exists a business case for such a product.
- taylodl 9y ago"any iOS device that was released more than 2/3 years ago cannot get latest iOS." is no longer correct, though it used to be. Apple is now providing iOS support for five years. Consider that when buying your iDevice, especially the expensive devices like an iPad Pro or an iPhone X.
- panglott 9y agoIt's more than that: Safari could be fine on these devices, but the original iPads had very limited memory, and websites these days are resource-intensive. It's hard to browse the web, when otherwise it would be a great web and ebook reader (it's just the latter now).