Unquestionably, iOS has taken many cues from Android over the years, and vice versa. It’s not surprising that software platforms end up borrowing each other’s good ideas as it makes it easier for users to feel comfortable anywhere. And while there are a stockpile of “Android Features iOS Should Steal” articles out there, today I realized that for me, there’s really just one I’d like.
Today, Apple issued iOS 8.4.1. The release notes are almost exclusively focused on improvements to Music. Which means I have to go through the trouble of updating my entire operating system to get updates to a single app.
It’s a pain.
I would love it if many- nay even most- of the native Apple Apps for iOS would be updated through the App Store. It would be great if features and bug fixes didn’t either A) have to wait for an annual upgrade or B) be SO glaring that they warrant a system update to fix. I worry that sometimes we don’t get little fixes because a full OS update would be too much.
Granted, not every app needs that level of detail. I doubt my Compass requires much more than a once a year refresh. Neither does Calculator or Clock. But Music, Podcasts, maybe even Calendar or Mail could all probably benefit from a bit more attention.
It could also be a great way to relieve the pressure on the annual update cycle. Update the OS in the fall, but perhaps have a massive app update in the Spring.
At any rate, for today I’m sitting here waiting a good 10 minutes on updating my OS just so my Music app has less bugs. I’m happy for the update, but I can’t help wishing I’d just pressed a button in the App Store rather than wait for my whole phone to reboot.
But that’s just my opinion...
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