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0 pointsskydhash2y ago0 comments

1. A quick research would have shown that Apple don't support sideloaded software on iOS

2. I see that Photos on iOS has an "Export Unmodified Original" on the share sheet that send the picture to Files. So you could probably connect to SMB share and export that way.

I agree that Apple products are not for you. But Apple has always specify a Right Way (tm) to use their products. You either like it or not. Anything else will be an hack.

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toastercat2y ago

1. Yes, if it wasn't clear, I realized this in my attempts to install Retroarch. It was unintuitive to me as someone who uses Windows, Linux, and Android where I can install and run whatever I want to.

2. Chances are that was not obvious to me, or I tried and had no success. This was a while ago, so I may have forgotten other things I attempted. Still, I'm dumbfounded that these amazingly innovative silicon valley companies have failed (or refused) to make transferring files between devices simple.

You're right about Apple having their "Right Way". I think it's an absolute dogshit way, but I guess that's why they call it a walled garden.

skydhashOP2y ago

I would absolutely love for companies to embrace standards and interoperate better. Apple products' limitations never make sense other than "Profit". But AFAIK, their products work well together. And I agree it's painful when you're not invested in the ecosystem. But their focus is that ecosystem and I can understand their line of business.

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