I think if they ever did that, I might drop the iPhone altogether. Apple are big on themselves, but I really don't think they'll drop iTunes support, even if they do push the cloud. ;Who knows, though? I think it would be a really stupid move, though.
Thanks, Ari On Sep 16, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > I understand. I have a vested interest in this whole cloud thing, so I was > real interested to hear that Apple might have published a principle embracing > cloud support in everything they do. > > I agree that Apple won't be dropping Windows support any time soon, but as > you've said, fewer and fewer people are using their iDevices with their > computers, so I really doubt they'd lose 80% of their market if they were to > drop Windows support. I've said before, more and more people will be making > their home computer / laptop decisions based on how they fit into the rest of > their lives. They won't be buying devices to work with their computers as > much but rather buying computers that work with all of their devices. I can > certainly see Apple, and I'd be surprised if they aren't preparing for it > now, dropping Windows support and marketing Macs as the machine to get if you > want it to work with your Apple TV's, iDevices and so on. > > > > On 09/16/2013 08:20 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> Hi Chris, >> >> Principle is maybe not quite the right word, but Apple certainly emphasizes >> the fact that you never have to connect your iDevice to a computer (Mac or >> PC) if you don't want because there are some customers who just want a >> device for email, web browsing etc. who can happily use an iPad or iPhone >> without the need for a computer. >> >> However, as long as Apple supports iTunes support for Windows will not drop. >> Mac's may have gained market share and I don't know the exact numbers, but >> there are still 8 or 9 PC's sold for every Mac and Apple is not cutting out >> 80% or more of their market by dropping iTunes for Windows support. >> >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Christopher Chaltain >> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:26 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: IOS7 will it upgrade via wifi or iTunes >> >> I'm curious. Where did you hear that Apple had such a principle? I always >> figured Apple was just implementing features leveraging the cloud for the >> convenience of sharing content across multiple devices and avoiding the >> inconvenience of having to connect your device to a computer. I also figured >> it was part of their long term plan to drop iTunes support for Windows and >> not adversely impact their device sales. >> I'd be interested though in knowing more about this Apple principle though >> and how they documented it and rolled it out. >> >> On 09/16/2013 04:23 AM, Aser Tolentino wrote: >>> It will be delivered over the air, in keeping with Apple's principle that >> you shouldn't ever need to connect an iOS device to a computer anymore. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Sep 16, 2013, at 2:14 AM, "Fanus" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello list >>>> Will one be able to upgrade to IOS7 via wifi or will iTunes be the >>>> only way? >>>> Regards >>>> Fanus >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >>>> >>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>>> >>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>> >>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >> [email protected]. >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >> [email protected]. >>>> >>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> Christopher (CJ) >> chaltain at Gmail >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> >> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >> >> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> >> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >> [email protected]. >> >> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >> [email protected]. >> >> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > Christopher (CJ) > chaltain at Gmail > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > > Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. > > Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > > Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing > [email protected]. > > Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > [email protected]. > > More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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