07-05-2010, 10:24 PM | #1 |
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Little Things That Bug Me about the Desktop iTunes App Store
1) How Desktop iTunes App Store handles App Updates (A)
Didn't Desktop iTunes App Store used to dynamically update the number of updated Apps, like iPhone/iPad App Store? I vaguely remember seeing a count of updates next to the Apps icon at one point. Now I always have to "Check for updates". 2) How Desktop iTunes App Store handles App Updates (B) For some reason, if I have multiple apps to be updated, clicking on "Update All" gives me a "your list is outdated" error...then it refreshes, and then I can update all. This has only been since the latest iTunes 9.2(61) update. 3) How Desktop iTunes App Store handles App Updates (C) When the "Available App Update" icons are shown...why not give us a summary of "what has changed" right there for each app? Why do we have to click on the icon, go to the App page, read the changes, then have to go all the way back out to "check for updates"? 4) How Desktop iTunes Shows current Apps Why not have the app descriptions for the Apps we have downloaded? Or at least a link to the app on the iTunes Store? Ok, that's all I can think of. |
07-12-2010, 02:30 PM | #2 |
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While we're waiting for your suggested improvements to iTunes (g) ... "App Store Expense Monitor" from WetFish Software keep track of how much you've paid for apps. A cool little utility ....
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then again, it would be handy for situations like this: http://www.manton.org/2010/07/itunes_password.html |
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I'm pretty sure iTunes does automatically check for app updates; I had one yesterday, and I definitely hadn't told it to check.
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Mine used to, Harry-a little badge next to Apps showing the number of apps with updates available. Not sure what changed-I don't see any preference settings in iTunes to control it.
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I have no idea though, how frequently iTunes is checking for updates. Or maybe updates are pushed via our accounts? |
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Often, I don't actually care if there's an update on my apps. I wish there was a quick way to dismiss the numbered update alerts on your iPhone or iPad. I can't get rid of it without syncing if it's a big app. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 07-12-2010 at 04:50 PM. |
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Having a single platform for all your needs? I remember the times (well, actually just 2 months ago), when checking on my UMPC for updates of the OS via Windows updates, for games on 3 different platforms - basically for every single 3rd party application on a different website. And that's just for applications. Movies, TV shows and music again would have been on different platforms. There's a single annoyance in iTunes though, but this certainly will change over times: The quality of games is far from iPads potential. There are some acceptable apps like "Fieldrunners" or "Plants vs. Zombies". But if I compare to NDS, PSP or your average PC, on average the quality is abysmal. This certainly will change, as soon as the "big names" enter the arena. And that's not a problem of iTunes per se of course. I still prefer it as a single platform for games as well (I just need more quality games to chose from). |
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One thing that really annoys me, for instance, is having your iTunes backups specific to individual computers, rather than being portable. I understand why Apple does it, but it keeps me from fluidly switching computers when away from home, for instance. I'm not saying iTunes wasn't a smart business move; I'm saying it makes my use difficult, and that's not how I vote with my money when other options are available. |
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