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In general, I think Apple's former ideology was "the computer was the hub" back when the iPod was popular. At least 10-15 years ago that's transitioned towards

by pfranz 7y ago

In general, I think Apple's former ideology was "the computer was the hub" back when the iPod was popular. At least 10-15 years ago that's transitioned towards "the cloud is the hub" (I can imagine a bunch of reasons). The old behavior has stuck around, but not really added to and I wouldn't be surprised if it was soon dropped. I think the discontinuation of "Time Capsule" is an example of this. As another example, you can do backups via iTunes. Generally this was done when you plugged in your device. They did add syncing over wifi, but it's never been very rock solid and afaik you can't automate it since your never plugging in your device. Every time local backups get brought up people say, "but not everyone has a computer" which reenforces the focus on cloud backups.

manicdee 7y ago
> Every time local backups get brought up people say, "but not everyone has a computer" which reenforces the focus on cloud backups. Which is why I would like to see the focus on migrating this functionality to their non-“computer” devices. Or add a separate device specifically to add this feature. Also the iTunes/Finder backup only works locally, can’t be used when I buy a new device to configure it while in the shop.
- pfranz 7y ago
  > Which is why I would like to see the focus on migrating this functionality to their non-“computer” devices. Or add a separate device specifically to add this feature. I think that attempt was the AirPort Time Capsule (2008-2018). I'm sure it would have added standalone iPhone backup and other functionality if there was a strong audience. > Also the iTunes/Finder backup only works locally, can’t be used when I buy a new device to configure it while in the shop. Apple has had various "p2p" solutions. For awhile it was a physical device that would effectively do a backup & restore to a new device. More recently there's a wireless way to transition your phone that you can do yourself.

by pfranz 7y ago

manicdee 7y ago

> Every time local backups get brought up people say, "but not everyone has a computer" which reenforces the focus on cloud backups. Which is why I would like to see the focus on migrating this functionality to their non-“computer” devices. Or add a separate device specifically to add this feature. Also the iTunes/Finder backup only works locally, can’t be used when I buy a new device to configure it while in the shop.

pfranz 7y ago
> Which is why I would like to see the focus on migrating this functionality to their non-“computer” devices. Or add a separate device specifically to add this feature. I think that attempt was the AirPort Time Capsule (2008-2018). I'm sure it would have added standalone iPhone backup and other functionality if there was a strong audience. > Also the iTunes/Finder backup only works locally, can’t be used when I buy a new device to configure it while in the shop. Apple has had various "p2p" solutions. For awhile it was a physical device that would effectively do a backup & restore to a new device. More recently there's a wireless way to transition your phone that you can do yourself.