Who wants their screen rotation button back?

[Superbike81]

I hope they never change it back. It's entertaining watching all the whiners squirm.

 

[SweetPoison]

Mortified??? You do realize that the iPad still has a screen orientation lock, right?

LMAO!! That was great. Mortified?? LOL!! OMG. Seriously. I simply can't stop laughing. I am def going loopy.


And he thinks that he has to read sideways forever and a day.


Oh shitums. Drink. Scott. Now.

It is really not that funny, and considered to be a major problem by many people. For me its a complete deal breaker, which is why I am still on iOS 3.2 (at least until an untethered JB is out).

Sorry. Merry Christmas?

 

[epb]

I hope they never change it back. It's entertaining watching all the whiners squirm.

Yeah, and the lengths Apple apologists will go to rationalise this is a spectacle in itself. If Steve Jobs had every iDevice smeared with a small amount of his own feces, people would consider it a blessing and insist it don't stink. At least on the Windows side of things we've got the good sense to hate Bill.

 

[xune]

After reading quite a few threads in this forum, this subject has to be the most polarizing one I've found so far!

More so than any Verizon vs AT&T topics even, lol

I can understand that there are many who prefer the switch as an orientation lock, but I don't personally find it to be that big of a deal. I use my multitasking all the time, and so swiping to the right and tapping from time to time is no big deal imo.

As far as those the poster who said that it was a deal breaker for him and decided to stay with 3.x instead of updating to 4.x, just because of the switch- well that's certainly that person's decision, but there is no way I would miss out on all of the incredible improvements over a switch's function being changed, especially since the function is still there, and arguably easier for most of us who have our iPads in cases.

Miss out on airplay? No way!
Miss out on folders? Not a chance!!

imo, if youre not running iOS 4.2.1, you're missing out on a much better iPad experience.

 

[fekn]

Bad apple move

I bought this ipad with a rotation switch , they have NO right to change it .
I HATE this thing now

 

[fekn]

Bad apple move

So why does this NEW mute switch not mute in itune , this switch is now useless and has no function

 

[nooris]

So why does this NEW mute switch not mute in itune , this switch is now useless and has no function

Well you are right, it is completely useless! However its not supposed to work in iTunes, it only mutes system sounds. Now that you know its function I'm sure you'll agree its still utterly useless.

 

[xune]

I bought this ipad with a rotation switch , they have NO right to change it .
I HATE this thing now

LOL

No right to change it?! First off, no one forced you to do an update. Second, you can always download the previous updates if you search the web. Third, Apple, like any other company reserves the right to make updates and changes to it's products and services.

And let me get this straight.. You hate your iPad because the function of the switch has moved to a soft key? You should:

1. Re-evaluate why you bought an iPad if this was your main reason for liking it. There's a lot more to like about an iPad than the location of the orientation lock.
2. Take your iPad into the nearest Apple Store and have it switched to one that has the older OS loaded onto it (as both OS's still exist in stores)
3. Jailbreak your iPad and just like Burger King, have it your way.

 

[epb]

So why does this NEW mute switch not mute in itune , this switch is now useless and has no function

The new purpose of the switch is to mute ring-tones, while still letting you hear your apps. It's set up that way for phone use. Oh, wait, the iPad isn't a phone. Yeah, you'd think Apple would know that.

No right to change it?! First off, no one forced you to do an update.

You can't seriously believe that. Apple forced all of the app developers to make their apps 4.2 compatible, which means that keeping your apps current and working properly will require updating. Any problem you have while running 3.2 at this point is going to be met with one answer from Apple support: update.

And sure, you can add it with a jailbreak, but if you have any problems, Apple's response will be "restore it to factory config." You're back where you started.

So, you do it Apple's way or you're on your own and out $500 if anything goes wrong. But that's not forcing you.

 

[xune]

So why does this NEW mute switch not mute in itune , this switch is now useless and has no function

The new purpose of the switch is to mute ring-tones, while still letting you hear your apps. It's set up that way for phone use. Oh, wait, the iPad isn't a phone. Yeah, you'd think Apple would know that.

No right to change it?! First off, no one forced you to do an update.

You can't seriously believe that. Apple forced all of the app developers to make their apps 4.2 compatible, which means that keeping your apps current and working properly will require updating. Any problem you have while running 3.2 at this point is going to be met with one answer from Apple support: update.

And sure, you can add it with a jailbreak, but if you have any problems, Apple's response will be "restore it to factory config." You're back where you started.

So, you do it Apple's way or you're on your own and out $500 if anything goes wrong. But that's not forcing you.

Incorrect.

Apple still supported my iPhone 3G running 3.1.2, as recent as 2 months ago, even though, 4.0 had been out since June/July. Where did you hear that Apple will only service/support you if you're running the latest OS?

Apple still sells iPads with the older iOS, and gives each buyer the option to upgrade to the new OS if they want to. I know this to be as current as Christmas Eve, as I was there.

And you're mostly incorrect on jailbreaking. You're not on your own if you jailbreak it, and definitely not out $500. Yes, in order for an iPad to be taken care of under warranty, it must have Apple's operating system installed, but before reverting back to Apple's iOS, you'd back up your data, as everyone does before moving from one OS to another. Even if you bring a jail broken iOS device to Apple's Genius bar, the very worst thing they're going to tell you is to bring it back with Apple's OS. Once your device has been taken care of, you have the option of loading on the OS you were previously using, along with the data you had backed up. I know this from personal experience with my jailbroken iPhone that needed service.

And yes. I can seriously believe that, because it's true. Walk into any Apple store and make an appt. at an Apple Genius Bar if you wish to confirm.

 

[iPadCharlie]

...but before reverting back to Apple's iOS, you'd back up your data, as everyone does before moving from one OS to another.

From reading the threads here, I would have to say that very few people actually back up their data!

 

[xune]

Lol, correction.. As everyone should do

For those who don't sync their iPads to their computers on a regular basis, I'd recommend MobileMe or dropbox. Cloud storage/backup/syncing is the next best thing, and is a savior when it comes to backing up the basics when you forget to!

As humans, we tend to not think about backing our data up as much until after we have lost our data! Cloud computing is my iPad's best friend, as I have had to have my iPad replaced before, and MobileMe was there to keep my content backed up and accessible/tranferrable to my new iPad. I trust my cloud storage more than I do my computer's spinning hard drive! Lol

 

[Superbike81]

The problem I have with cloud computing is the relatively slow network connection speeds we are limited to and limited coverage areas. I know that 3G/4G speeds and coverage are getting better and better, but not to the point yet where I would call it a reliable alternative to old fashioned storage space and memory cards. Maybe in 4-5 years it will be to that point, but not yet, not for my needs at least.

 

[Tinman]

And yes. I can seriously believe that, because it's true. Walk into any Apple store and make an appt. at an Apple Genius Bar if you wish to confirm.

While I applaud your effort in trying to explain... You really cannot reason with anyone who is acting out of emotion, not logic.

I'm sorry that is what I see here: unwarranted drama. Over a simple change, not a decrease in functionality (indeed an increase).

I have to shake my head at these replies, and laugh. "Mortified?" Holy crap... that means you are ashamed. Ashamed of a switch change? Un-freaking-real.



Michael

 

[Superbike81]

Apple has every right to change it. They own the rights and they can do whatever they want. I hope they switch it back, but they include a mild electrical shock transmitted through that stupid switch every time someone uses it. LOL

Call me an Apple fanboy, apologist, or whatever else you want, I don't care. THIS is absolutely hilarious! Comedy gold! "I AM MORTIFIED! TERRIFIED! APPLE HAS COMMITTED MURDER! THEY SHOULD BE SUED!"

LOL