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coolfactor said:

OutdoorAppDeveloper said:

Note that Microsoft supports Macs for longer than Apple does. The only reason why Apple does not support their computers for longer is because they want to force users to upgrade to their latest hardware even if it is slower than the computer they currently own (compare the latest Mac Mini to a top of the line 2011 iMac).

Microsoft does indeed have long-term support for Windows, but the "planned obsolescence by Apple" argument is weak at best. Stop repeating that. There's many, many factors that contribute to newer software no longer being supported. We've all seen how Apple makes a best effort to support years-old devices for as long as possible, but eventually you need to draw the line somewhere.

Agreed. I think Apple cuts off support for older devices more because they actually care about the user experience. How much of Window’s bloat, performance issues, bugs, and security holes are direct results of MIcrosoft having to support older hardware and technologies for longer than they should to keep their business customers happy? Apple has less of the business market which works in their favor, from a point of view, meaning they can deprecate older devices and APIs sooner which makes for a better, more reliable, and safer experience.

matrix077 said:

Is this because of security reason? I can’t think of any other.

More likely because it never worked reliably.

It's a beautiful device. My work phone is an older Galaxy, and it's a shame that Android largely sucks.

SnickersMagoo said:

iTunes should check out Roon! It's what iTunes should have been 5-10 years ago....It's the most incredible playback software ever made.....iTunes could not carry Roon's Jock strap!

It looks pretty, but that's not enough to get me to pony up $120/year, unless it comes with some must-have features, and I didn't see anything particularly compelling on their site, but maybe I'm missing something.

Fun blast from the past to see all the old iTunes icons. But... I've never found iTunes to be overly complicated or bloated. It's maybe a little confusing to have had an app with 'tunes' in its name manage books, movies and TV shows, and applications once upon a time, but that didn't make it confusing nor difficult to use. I actually liked its smart playlists and powerful database features. Little-by-little Apple has stripped functionality out, taking out some occasionally useful features like chapters (which was great for music mixes and podcasts), probably in an attempt to appease those who find it complex...