It's still a different thing. It definitely has some advantages, but it doesn't properly sync up with desktop clients. It also doesn't override text message functionality, so you can't use a phone number as a non-cellular contact point. I do like it, though. I actually use Hangouts on my iPhone for most of my… Read more

It's interesting...when you ask someone why they chose a particular platform it often comes down to something very small. :) One of the things that puts me off of Android quite a bit is how you can't adjust volume when the phone is locked and how headset support isn't very good (unless you use a third-party app to… Read more

Yes. What's your point? I'm criticizing Apple here, not saying alternatives don't exist. I don't know if iCloud uses rsync or not, but regardless of what powers it Apple's implementation is flawed. So I don't really know what point you're trying to make here. Read more

People have complained. There have been law suits against Apple for their App Store practices. They actually lost the iBooks price-fixing law suit. They got the App Store monopoly law suit tossed out (for the time being). It's easy to look at Microsoft comparatively taking a lot of heat because that happened over… Read more

Yeah, that's where I'm at. I spend enough time making the computer work the way I want. I don't need to do that with my phone, too. I just want to be able to rely on it, so if that means I have to sacrifice a few features I'm okay with that. Read more

I think we feel the same way, actually, except you're looking at it as a by-device issue and I'm looking at it as a how-you-use-a-device issue. Although I do get frustrated with a lack of features in some areas of my iPhone, I think I use it more casually like you use your iPad. I just want to use my phone to… Read more

The app store keeps a list of updated apps after they've update, so you can just go in and see what got updated and what's new. It's actually better that way because you don't lose that information post-update—it's always there. But if you like it the old way, iOS 7 lets you disable this feature so you can make it… Read more

Actually I think you're right. A1248 might just be GSM and A1249 might be CDMA/rest of the world. I'm not sure anymore so I'm sticking with the model numbers. :) Read more

Thanks, I'll update! Read more

Yeah that's correct. I mean, it's correct that it's A1428. I believe A1428 is both GSM and CDMA, though, and A1429 is just the one for T-Mobile-capable phones. Right now we're not aware of any live links to that but if one shows up we'll post it here. Read more

Yep, you're right about that. (It's also mentioned in the post.) Read more

Since when was that the case? I've updated to GM releases every year and have never had a time restriction. Read more

That does make a difference! I wasn't aware of it. I'll add it to the post, thanks! Read more

I don't agree. While there are definitely many circumstances where it costs more than five bucks if you want to get more, there are still plenty of options for just $5 if you look for them. Newer users aren't able to do add-on stuff for jobs and have to offer gigs for $5. It's the more established people that tend… Read more

That sucks. I hope you left a relevant review for that person so people know to avoid him/her. Read more

Good idea, and cheaper! Read more

I don't actually think you're asking that seriously. :) Read more

Haha, this was the first thing I looked for. :-P Read more

Ooh, that's great and cheap. I'll have to post those as an alternative method, for those who don't have any suspenders they don't need. Thanks! Read more

Maybe things have changed since I wrote this? It certainly used to be a struggle. We're talking about Apple's app store, right? Read more