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Are Apple updates too frequent?

Hi! I'm just wondering if anyone else is slightly annoyed by the frequency of updates. Every time Apple puts out an update, all the apps on my iPad and iPhone have to be updated too. And I have a ton of them. So it takes a long time to get all the updates downloaded. Then I have to back up to iCloud and my computer because I don't want a repeat of the disastrous update that messed up my contacts or WiFi connectivity.

My productivity is definitely affected by this. I like it that bugs are fixed promptly, but .... well.... I can't complain, but I'm not looking forward to updates all that much. I think once or twice a year is just fine for me.

iPad 2, iOS 7, iPad 3, Verizon version

Posted on Jul 11, 2015 9:46 AM

43 replies

Csound1

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Jun 15, 2017 8:40 AM in response to williworm72

Well, as you were the one who invented the categories .....

Jun 15, 2017 8:51 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

That is extremely useful advice. Thank you.

Csound1

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Jun 15, 2017 8:54 AM in response to williworm72

As far as this thread goes you did invent them, they were not here before your post.

Jun 15, 2017 8:59 AM in response to Csound1

Okay then.

Paulus_K

Level 1

4 points

Aug 4, 2017 9:56 PM in response to beachbiker2

Well, I always welcome IOS update for more secure mobile environments. What I really annoyed is the apps update which seems like never ending process.

frhall

Level 1

4 points

Aug 29, 2017 10:27 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I do have that set automatic download. However it only offers that for a few apps. I end up getting 3-7 notifications that i need to download manually.

frhall

Level 1

4 points

Aug 29, 2017 10:29 PM in response to beachbiker2

Yes. Too many too often. Excessive bother. I read somewhere in this thread that androids have more than iPhones.

Aug 29, 2017 10:32 PM in response to frhall

Most updates are primarily for security update purposes, so I'm not sure that you can have too much security....

Cheers,

Dec 15, 2017 4:34 PM in response to beachbiker2

YES!! TOO MANY UPDATES!! STOP ALREADY. I have better things to do with my life than do iphone and laptop system updates for crying out loud!! SHeesh.

Dec 16, 2017 3:05 AM in response to williworm72

Agreed. Updates are too frequent.

Dec 17, 2017 4:07 PM in response to Phil0124

Phil0124 wrote:

As a "4mercustomer", I'm sure the update schedule for most android devices will be more to your liking. That being maybe once or twice in 2 or 3 years.

If you get them at all.

Dec 17, 2017 4:16 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

And, of course, there's the fact that the carriers generally have control over the Android updates. So, even if there is a security update, well, who knows when AT&T or Verizon will approve it?

DC1207

Level 1

9 points

Dec 17, 2017 4:50 PM in response to beachbiker2

Just manually update your system or apps.

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Are Apple updates too frequent?