I really doubt that Apple would drop Windows support. They only provide a few gigs of space in the cloud. So if they don't have Windows support their is not a way to fill a 64GB IPhone/IPad if one is downloading their own material on to the device.
On 9/17/13, Arianna <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > > 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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