Stocks? Weather? Clock? Calculator?

Luckily these are all omissions that can be fixed with a software update from Apple and except for the clock we can download better apps free. The clock, because it must multi task needs to come from Apple. Use apple.com/feedback to request this be fixed asap. I expect it will.

I am either way on this topic... I can see wanting the clock because it does have the ability to run in the back ground... Stocks(web) Weather(3rd party apps are better) Calculator... (last I checked there are about 5 already for the iPad.) I have to say I was a little shocked they were not on there but I dont really miss any of them.... What you also have to remember is these Apps have to be reworked to look good on the iPad, so I would probably expect to see them hit 4.0.

add me to the list of people who would like to see those apps on the iPad.

Check out the weather channel application. Just found it today while browsing the app store. Looks pretty good.

Many of the Apple supplied apps just fail for various users, like the movie viewer, iPod music player, etc. No error message, either. Maybe those apps not supplied crashed for Apple, too, during testing?

Or maybe they just figures that most people already have either a phone or a wristwatch next to them on the night dresser so it wouldn't be an issue ?

Yeah, right. Then why would my iPhone and the iPod touch have them?

The iPod app starts to open a window, then crashes, every time. Have not found a workaround yet.

As a firmware engineer and device driver writer, Imcallnthis maybe Beta quality software.

Chris Shaker

Chris Shaker wrote:
Yeah, right. Then why would my iPhone and the iPod touch have them?

Because its a phone or a small device ?

I can't see your point.

As a customer, I was told that this is basically just a larger iPod Touch, I expect it to have the same apps as the iPod touch.

There is no logical reason for them to remove those simple apps from the iPad. It just ****** customers off for no good reason.

Chris

Ah, gotcha. I agree.

I agree with the comments about stocks.
I'd really like to see the clock back. The world clock is very helpful, especially when traveling or setting up meetings with people located worldwide.
Come on Apple we need some of these basic tools and this is what makes you superior.

For travel through several time zones, the Apple clock seemed ideal; same for the weather app as approach and pass through different areas. Stocks app was quicker and fewer adjustments to get the limited info I found necessary for most checks during travel. Really think I'll miss those. They gave just the amount of info necessary with least clicks/touches/adjustments to view. When I want more detail, can go to browser, but nuisance for quick info.

For the number of people that want these apps on the iPad there's probably an equal number of people who would like to delete these off their iPhone/iPod Touch. The official Apple apps weren't very good or robust with much better free 3rd party apps in the store. I'm really glad these weren't included on the iPad and would love to nuke them off my iPhone.

I tend to agree - the only one that seems to be a must have is the clock app which could multi-task. Without that function all other clock apps are very limited in their appeal.

There are already two third-party apps that are superior to the original Apple apps: PCalc-Lite (free calculator), and The Weather Channel Max for iPad (free weather report). In fact both are stunningly beautiful as well as functionally superior to the original iPhone apps.

As for stocks, there are numerous superior Web-based options.

As for the clock/timer, maybe. But from a purely functional use standpoint, it would seem that it is more convenient to use your iPhone for that purpose.