Comments on: 5 Improvements & Features the iOS App Store Badly Needs

By: Nohandle

Nohandle — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:28 +0000

Hello Craig, when you let the device remember the password, using secure password does not make any difference; you are still as unprotected as if you wouldn’t use any.

By: Don

Don — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:55:13 +0000

I’d like the ability to find installed apps in the search screen, like you can with Spotlight in OS X. Also, the ability to put apps into folders in iTunes so that your folder structure is the same on different devices (plus it’s easier to drag and drop on a computer.)

By: George

George — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:14:55 +0000

I totally agree. Especially with 5

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:38:25 +0000

I would like to see an an option in settings that allows you to disable the 50 MB over the air (3G) download limit.

By: lowercasedave

lowercasedave — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:25:14 +0000

updates should have check boxes like sync device does, instead of offering one or all, how about update selected apps.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:20:20 +0000

And if you get another app at the 14 minute mark it’s another 15 minutes. He just doesn’t know how to use his phone so he complains about it.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:18:45 +0000

The app description tells you the in app purchases. Lists them all as a matter of fact.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:16:43 +0000

You can set the interval for it requesting passwords in settings > general > restrictions > require password. Immediately or 15 minutes. I hate when people write articles when they don’t know how to use their phone.

By: Bluegrass

Bluegrass — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:38:19 +0000

Good suggestions. I especially think the update one needs to be implemented. Also, it should be easier to pause and cancel updates. If it becomes apparent that an update or an app is larger than originally thought you should be able to pause or cancel the update from the app updater list.

By: lumberjack

lumberjack — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:44:17 +0000

Let’s be smart with the Password. Require it if the download is going to cost me. Otherwise, who cares?

Definitely need a trial period on purchases. I won’t even spend 99 cents unless OSX Daily highly recommends the app!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:40:30 +0000

Google Play is absolutely much faster than the new App Store mess in iOS 6, disappointing to say the least.

BTW Civ Rev is a great game, not a giant fan of the latest update though.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:29:40 +0000

use Google Play, this answers all 5 questions, even on devices older than two years old!

great apps, high speed, can’t complain

i feel your pain on your list of 5. but I still hold on to my iOS device, only for Civilization Revolution…lol!

By: Grosse patate

Grosse patate — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:13:50 +0000

application update in the background, thank you.

As the pic shows, when, there are 84 app updates (sometime including Infinity blade II, 1 Gb) you just pass your turn.

Works nicely on Android tabs.

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:49:00 +0000

SMS Delivery

By: Denus

Denus — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:06:37 +0000

Well, regarding the password request: I don’t mind, and it’s necessary (I’ve been hacked once because of the “Remember Password” option which you never should use!).
But I get often the password request twice in a row, and that’s a little too much imo.

Other annoyance: we have tons of “free” games which are almost unplayable without ingame purchases.
Is this a Mac thing? I never encounter that much bullshit games in Windows so far.
Give us more full recent games which are 100% complete and playable without further purchases!