Ok, I wasn't aware of the download happening automagically. I can live with that, as I have plenty of room, and it's actually a moot point for me in particular, as I've already installed. I think the word "forced" in the subject line of this thread gave this topic a bit of an emotional spin.
Teresa On Sep 28, 2013, at 12:37 AM, Joseph FreeTech <[email protected]> wrote: > For those who have not owned an IOS device since the release of IOS 5 of > course would not have any knowledge of how upgrades are handled. I think a > bit of a surprise is normal, but I also think the rage posted on here is not > normal since the upgrade does nothing to interfere with daily use of an > iDevice. Just my opinion, ok? > > The literature on influence and persuasion is not new and is well > documented. I will say I found it one of the most interesting fields of > study in the social sciences. > > Joseph > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Chittenden" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:13 AM > Subject: Re: Apple now forcing iOS 6 holdouts to upgrade to iOS 7. > > > Considering that this feature has been in place since iOS 5, I am surprised > by the vitriolic responses. When Apple first added this feature, it was > publicised as something like, Apple is now making it much easier for users > to upgrade their iPhones. > > Well, these responses demonstrate very well how much people are not aware of > what their iOS devices are doing behind the scenes. And wow, so many are > having such a strong reaction to a very emotionally slanted article. It > makes for an excellent sociological study of how people are influenced. > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: [email protected] > Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 27 Sep 2013, at 5:35, Mary Otten <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I'm on, >> I couldn't agree with you more. I am curious what the big feature in iOS 7 >> is that convinced you to upgrade. >> I myself have not upgraded I don't want to upgrade right now. I have a >> less buggy iOS 6 that works for me. And I am so angry at Apple that if I >> didn't dislike android so much, this stupid move on their part would be >> enough to make me switch over to the other platform. The Sendero upgrade >> for the GPS that works on iOS 7 is not yet out. I am pretty sure there are >> some other apps that also have yet to be upgraded. It is arrogant and >> controlling beyond belief that Apple should force a download onto anybody. >> What in gods name are they thinking? I know this sounds strong, and I >> suppose it is. But really Apple you are going to far this time. >> Mary >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 26, 2013, at 10:12 AM, Aman Singer <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, Chris and all. >>> I would, Chris, respectfully disagree with what you say below. I >>> neither like nor dislike change, but like change for the better and >>> dislike change for the worse. I have upgraded to iOS 7 because it has >>> one absolutely earthshaking feature which makes my use allot easier >>> than it was. If that feature weren't there, I would not have updated. >>> I have heard of very few things more foolish than Apple's downloading >>> the update to the devices. People could want to avoid the program >>> because of the bugs. They could be in a place with a satellite or >>> other expensive connection and not want to download such a large file. >>> This would be particularly nasty if the connection charged by the >>> megabyte. They could have their disk nearly full and need to keep >>> space open. They could have an older device which they don't want to >>> upgrade though Apple says it can be upgraded. They could have an >>> unstable network which may not like having large files downloaded over >>> it. They could have a network which is constantly in use and is, >>> therefore, very slow for downloads of large files. They could be >>> avoiding the update because they like jailbroken devices. They may >>> have applications which don't work, or don't work properly, on iOS 7. >>> I could go on. There are tons of reasons not to upgrade, many of which >>> are excellent. >>> Aman >>> >>>> On 9/26/13, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> I don't understand the hold out either and actually think this is a good >>>> move on Apple's part. I know iOS 7 contain bugs, but all initial >>>> releases of software, regardless of platform, will have bugs. They will >>>> only improve not worsen over time. I have a few bugs myself in iOS 7 but >>>> I cope with them and they are not deal breakers for me. I guess some of >>>> us on here, as well as some of the general public, do not like change. >>>> Well it's what it is so deal with it. 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