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A "pro" version of iOS?

acerace113

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Do you think Apple should release a pro version of iOS with advanced features starting with iOS 8?

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Just_Me_D

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No, I do not think they need to create a pro version with advanced features. They should continue with keeping it the same across the board as it is now, in my opinion....:) Great question, by the way.
 

BreakingKayfabe

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I can see the backlash they'd take from the media as being "money hungry" for releasing a better version of iOS available to those who want to pay extra.
 

DroidArmy

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Do you think Apple should release a pro version of iOS with advanced features starting with iOS 8?

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No, but I think they should open iOS up a little but more. They should add an option to have access to the file system along with things like custom keyboard options. It could be an option while setting up the phone. "Advanced user? No problem! Enjoy greater customization and access by choosing the pro setting"


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EauRouge

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I dont think they will. Apple seems to be really pushing unity behind their devices and OSs. However, a Pro version that has a file manager would be welcome ;)
 

Navid Keighobadi

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of Course that iOS is PRO , but iOS 7 can update more , some new and Revolutionary features can be so Cool for this WWDC
 

Premium1

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Do you think Apple should release a pro version of iOS with advanced features starting with iOS 8?

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No because then they will fall into the "fragmentation" that so many bash android for. It doesn't make sense. Not to mention would everyone have a choice for the Pro version or would they be at the mercy of carriers to carry devices that run said pro version. Just too much time and effort would have to be split on 2 versions. They already have their hands full with just one version of IOS and MAC OS.
 

Premium1

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No, but I think they should open iOS up a little but more. They should add an option to have access to the file system along with things like custom keyboard options. It could be an option while setting up the phone. "Advanced user? No problem! Enjoy greater customization and access by choosing the pro setting"


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Apple is a one size fits all. That is and never was their motto to be for the "tinkerers" sadly.
 

DroidArmy

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Apple is a one size fits all. That is and never was their motto to be for the "tinkerers" sadly.

I'm quite aware of that, and it's a shame. They should add options for the "tinkerers" that don't disrupt iOS for the normal users.
 

pr1nce

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I don't see that happening. Apple is consistent with iOS. Changing that would risk hurting the dependability and stability of the product.