Apps still not updated for iPhone 6

[WeAreAllUnique]

It's been about 8 months since the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been released and there are still a lot of apps that aren't optimized for the bigger screens. The apps that I have used that aren't yet optimized are receiving regular updates though. Just wondering if there is an explanation as to why they are being updated but not optimized.

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[Ledsteplin]

Which apps? They don't say, "optimized for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus". They say, "optimized for iPhone 5." That's because the aspect ratio is the same. You check the update history to see if they updated for the larger screens. Many apps do fine as they were before the 6. Do you have an issue with one?

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I have a few. My Dunkin Donuts app was just updated. But it's not optimized. Meijer, 30 day challenge, Starbucks just to name a few.


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[WeAreAllUnique]

PayPal too.


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[Kris Simundson]

Worse even more so for the iPhone 6 plus being that it's a 1080p screen.

Any time I use an app not optimized everything pretty much goes to "zoomed in" mode and is straining on the eyes

 

[HankAZ]

Contact the developers. Sounds like they are either lazy or have other priorities.


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[Just_Me_D]

Here are a few notable apps that aren't optimized for the larger sized iPhones.

1. WatchESPN
2. Gas Guru
3. WWE
4. TinyPDF
5. FedEx Mobile
6. UPS
7. NCAA Sports
8. OpenVPN Connect
9. Starbucks
10. Dunkin' Donuts

 

[Kris Simundson]

WWE I have and I wish they'd update it.

You can tell the difference between the app and normal home page from my carrier name alone.

Thankfully square just recently updated their square register app. That was another one that annoyed me.

I actually had to uninstall the Starbucks app after I loaded the card into my passbook. Done that for a lot of non optimized apps that are passbook capable.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Does anyone know why they are updating the app but not optimizing them?


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[Kris Simundson]

Does anyone know why they are updating the app but not optimizing them?


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As someone else pointed out, laziness of the developer.

 

[HankAZ]

As someone else pointed out, laziness of the developer.

Please don't misquote me. What I said was:

Contact the developers. Sounds like they are either lazy or have other priorities.

 

[Closingracer]

Which apps? They don't say, "optimized for iPhone 6 or 6 Plus". They say, "optimized for iPhone 5." That's because the aspect ratio is the same. You check the update history to see if they updated for the larger screens. Many apps do fine as they were before the 6. Do you have an issue with one?

Tbh I don't see a huge difference between iPhone 5 apps and optimized iPhone 6 apps. Would it be nice to have? Yes but not a huge deal Imo. I would like optimized apps from older apps that is still at 3.5 screen size


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[WeAreAllUnique]

Tbh I don't see a huge difference between iPhone 5 apps and optimized iPhone 6 apps. Would it be nice to have? Yes but not a huge deal Imo. I would like optimized apps from older apps that is still at 3.5 screen size


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The one thing that I don't like about the apps that aren't optimized is the keyboard. It is way too big. And after having gotten used to the regular keyboard, I find my typing is off when it is blown up.


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[BreakingKayfabe]

Watch ESPN doesn't even have an iOS 7 look to it. It's very ugly but I'm sure that's being worked on now that ESPN released a very nice ESPN app.

I've heard through the grapevine that WWE will have a complete design overhaul of their app.

Another to add to the list is American Express.

 

[Ledsteplin]

These kind of changes are easier for some developers than others. And it doesn't always come cheap.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

These kind of changes are easier for some developers than others. And it doesn't always come cheap.

Sure I can understand that. But some of the apps that haven't been updated aren't from small companies. I'm talking about Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, NBA.com, PayPal. These are really big companies who should be able to do what it takes to optimize their apps.


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[Ledsteplin]

Sure I can understand that. But some of the apps that haven't been updated aren't from small companies. I'm talking about Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, NBA.com, PayPal. These are really big companies who should be able to do what it takes to optimize their apps.


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What's wrong with them. Are they not usable or readable? I'm at a disadvantage. I still use my iP 5.

 

[Closingracer]

The one thing that I don't like about the apps that aren't optimized is the keyboard. It is way too big. And after having gotten used to the regular keyboard, I find my typing is off when it is blown up.


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Eh I've gotten used to it and not that much bigger


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[Closingracer]

What's wrong with them. Are they not usable or readable? I'm at a disadvantage. I still use my iP 5.

There isn't really any "issues" with them. Still can use them as they are


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[Closingracer]

And now a optimized iPhone 6 plus app

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