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The iOS 10 Thread/Discussion
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FiestaST
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iOS 10 now powers 87% of all iDevices
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it.
The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart.
These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them.
http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_10_runs_on_87_of_all_ios_devices-news-26510.php
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it.
The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart.
These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them.
http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_10_runs_on_87_of_all_ios_devices-news-26510.php
Fake numbersiOS 10 now powers 87% of all iDevices
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it.
The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart.
These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them.
http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_10_runs_on_87_of_all_ios_devices-news-26510.php
sand_man
Honorary Master
iOS 10 now powers 87% of all iDevices
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it.
The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart.
These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them.
http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_10_runs_on_87_of_all_ios_devices-news-26510.php
Yip, impressive if you think about it...
Dave
Honorary Master
iOS 10 now powers 87% of all iDevices
Apple announced iOS 11 at the WWDC back in June, but until its official rollout in September iOS is the latest publicly available release. And according to the latest numbers 87% of the iOS devices are running it.
The previous version, the iOS 9, is only on 10% of the devices. Earlier versions account for the 3% left of the pie chart.
These numbers bode well for the iOS 11 adaption - the vast majority of iOS users are obviously installing the latest version available to them.
http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_10_runs_on_87_of_all_ios_devices-news-26510.php
Shows at least one advantage iOS users have over android. Google has lost control over android and the way it’s forked and every manufacturer has their own version means a huge number of users will never see an update to the newest (or even last) version of the firmware while anyone with a relatively up to date iOS device gets it offered the day it is released.
Adenoid Hynkel
Executive Member
How is this fake?
Dave
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Popular iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses goes subscription-only, offers lifetime discount to existing users
The recurring subscription model is a business strategy that a growing list of app developers have decided to adopt, and the latest such move comes from the folks behind the stellar iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses. Users can now enjoy a 14-day Ulysses trial, and thereafter subscribe for $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.
Subscriptions are beneficial to developers because it provides them with a recurring source of revenue as they work to continually update the app, provide fixes and support, and develop new features. Software products are never “done” and software engineers, designers, and support staff never stop working, so it makes sense from a sustainable business perspective.
That said, it’s also understandable that, despite the considerably lower cost of entry, there may be pushback among consumers who aren’t interested in yet another subscription fee to add to their ever-growing list of recurring payments.
So the folks at Ulysses are sweetening the deal for already-existing customers, providing a lifetime 50% discount off the $5 monthly, which means paying $30 a year for full access to Ulysses on Mac and iOS.
Benefits of a subscription model
Ulysses provides a list of several benefits on its blog post about the move to the subscription model. The first benefit listed was the ability to offer a free, cross-platform 14-day trial. After the trial elapses the app will simply switch over to a read-only mode.
The second benefit, one already mentioned, is that a single purchase unlock access to the app on both iOS and Mac platforms. That means that you always have access to the latest and greatest versions of Ulysses on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Ulysses is also providing a free-use period of up to 18-months for those who recently purchased the app. Mac customers get 12 months of free-use, and iOS customers get 6-months, for a combined total of up to 18 months if you happened to have purchased both.
Prior versions of Ulysses
As expected, previous single-purchase versions of the app have already been removed from the App Store, effective immediately. The good news is that updates for both High Sierra and iOS 11 have been included in those sunsetted versions, so users should be able to enjoy the apps with no issues on the upcoming versions of iOS and macOS.
Existing users will be able to access purchase history to re-download the older, single-purchase versions of Ulysses at any time, but new customers will only have access to the subscription-based app downloads going forward.
Subscriptions are here to stay
You might not like it, but the reality of the situation is that subscriptions are here to stay. They provide ongoing revenue to expensive software development costs, and also provide consumers with a lower cost of entry, perpetual updates, and cross platform support. For software developers with ongoing development costs, it’s just a matter of time before the initial surge of growth plateaus and new methods of revenue have to be explored to keep things operational.
What are your thoughts on Ulysses’ transition to a subscription-based model? To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled at first, but as a prospective lifetime discount user, I think it’s a reasonable deal considering I get access to both the latest Mac and iOS apps going forward, and I get to support a worthy developer in the process.
You can download the Mac version and the iOS version of Ulysses with free 14-day trial starting today.
Update: for a further explanation of the mindset that went into this update, check out this in-depth blog post that explains the thinking and background that went into the decision. It goes much more in depth on some of the talking points that I alluded to in the post.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/10/ulysses-subscription-pricing/
The recurring subscription model is a business strategy that a growing list of app developers have decided to adopt, and the latest such move comes from the folks behind the stellar iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses. Users can now enjoy a 14-day Ulysses trial, and thereafter subscribe for $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year.
Subscriptions are beneficial to developers because it provides them with a recurring source of revenue as they work to continually update the app, provide fixes and support, and develop new features. Software products are never “done” and software engineers, designers, and support staff never stop working, so it makes sense from a sustainable business perspective.
That said, it’s also understandable that, despite the considerably lower cost of entry, there may be pushback among consumers who aren’t interested in yet another subscription fee to add to their ever-growing list of recurring payments.
So the folks at Ulysses are sweetening the deal for already-existing customers, providing a lifetime 50% discount off the $5 monthly, which means paying $30 a year for full access to Ulysses on Mac and iOS.
Benefits of a subscription model
Ulysses provides a list of several benefits on its blog post about the move to the subscription model. The first benefit listed was the ability to offer a free, cross-platform 14-day trial. After the trial elapses the app will simply switch over to a read-only mode.
The second benefit, one already mentioned, is that a single purchase unlock access to the app on both iOS and Mac platforms. That means that you always have access to the latest and greatest versions of Ulysses on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Ulysses is also providing a free-use period of up to 18-months for those who recently purchased the app. Mac customers get 12 months of free-use, and iOS customers get 6-months, for a combined total of up to 18 months if you happened to have purchased both.
Prior versions of Ulysses
As expected, previous single-purchase versions of the app have already been removed from the App Store, effective immediately. The good news is that updates for both High Sierra and iOS 11 have been included in those sunsetted versions, so users should be able to enjoy the apps with no issues on the upcoming versions of iOS and macOS.
Existing users will be able to access purchase history to re-download the older, single-purchase versions of Ulysses at any time, but new customers will only have access to the subscription-based app downloads going forward.
Subscriptions are here to stay
You might not like it, but the reality of the situation is that subscriptions are here to stay. They provide ongoing revenue to expensive software development costs, and also provide consumers with a lower cost of entry, perpetual updates, and cross platform support. For software developers with ongoing development costs, it’s just a matter of time before the initial surge of growth plateaus and new methods of revenue have to be explored to keep things operational.
What are your thoughts on Ulysses’ transition to a subscription-based model? To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled at first, but as a prospective lifetime discount user, I think it’s a reasonable deal considering I get access to both the latest Mac and iOS apps going forward, and I get to support a worthy developer in the process.
You can download the Mac version and the iOS version of Ulysses with free 14-day trial starting today.
Update: for a further explanation of the mindset that went into this update, check out this in-depth blog post that explains the thinking and background that went into the decision. It goes much more in depth on some of the talking points that I alluded to in the post.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/10/ulysses-subscription-pricing/
akescpt
Honorary Master
anybody with an iphone 5 do the latest update? had continuous crashes with this current one. finally stable. dont want to go back to crashes.
Icemanbrfc
Honorary Master
If it crashes again.. Backup phone via iTunes, download the update, and then install.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
iOS 10 adoption reaches 89% ahead of iOS 11 launch
Ahead of the imminent launch of iOS 11, iOS 10 adoption rate has reached 89% of active devices, as measured by the App Store in September 2017. This represents a two percentage point increase since the last measurement in August 2017, where iOS 10 was powering 87% of devices.
iOS 9 is still powering 9% of devices, and earlier versions of the operating system are powering about 2% of devices.
In contrast, during the same period last year, iOS 9 adoption was at 87% of devices. This makes iOS 10 the most widespread version of iOS to date.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/10/ios-10-adoption-reaches-89-ahead-of-ios-11-launch/
Ahead of the imminent launch of iOS 11, iOS 10 adoption rate has reached 89% of active devices, as measured by the App Store in September 2017. This represents a two percentage point increase since the last measurement in August 2017, where iOS 10 was powering 87% of devices.
iOS 9 is still powering 9% of devices, and earlier versions of the operating system are powering about 2% of devices.
In contrast, during the same period last year, iOS 9 adoption was at 87% of devices. This makes iOS 10 the most widespread version of iOS to date.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/10/ios-10-adoption-reaches-89-ahead-of-ios-11-launch/
$m@Rt@$$
Expert Member
Amazing stats. I just wonder how many downloads they serve in the first couple of days after a new release of iOS. Those poor server engineers!