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iOS 5 Includes Airport and Time Capsule Setup Software

One of the major highlights of Apple's iOS 5 discussion at the WWDC keynote was "PC Free" a series of changes designed to make it easier for users to own an iOS device without the need for a Mac or PC for activation, syncing, and other activities.

Apple noted during the event that it is increasingly hearing from users who want an iPad or iPhone to be their only Internet-connected device, and changes such as on-device activation, over-the-air software updates, as well as app enhancements such as calendar creation/deletion and new photo editing features are making it easier for users to cut the cord.


As noted by 9 to 5 Mac, Apple has even included in iOS 5 tools to allow users to set up AirPort and Time Capsule base stations, removing yet another obstacle to removing the Mac and PC from the equation entirely.

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Posted: 13 months ago
Excellent. I've been wanting this.
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Posted: 13 months ago

Can iOS backup to, and ultimately restore from, a Time Capsule?

If not seems an obvious extension.


Time Machine for your iOS device, that would be really cool too...
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Posted: 13 months ago
Does the time capsule or airport extreme require a firmware upgrade? I am not seeing mine with the new OS. I am connected via wifi to my airport extreme.
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Posted: 13 months ago
Can iOS backup to, and ultimately restore from, a Time Capsule?

If not seems an obvious extension.
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Posted: 13 months ago
This is totally the wrong approach. Creating an iOS app to manage Time capsule and Extreme which now adds to the Mac and Windows versions is an unnecessary and wasted effort. A much better approach would be a Web interface like every other router on the market. It is unbelievable that in 2011 there is no Web interface to manage these devices.
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Posted: 13 months ago
Very cool idea. :) Like most routers that require just a web browser to setup it's nice to see that Apple is letting users setup their access points without the need to rely on a specific computer application. Having this on the iPhone is a very cool and handy feature!

Thankfully Wi-Fi isn't turned off by default like some routers I've setup... :p
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Posted: 13 months ago

Can iOS backup to, and ultimately restore from, a Time Capsule?

If not seems an obvious extension.


Hmmm interesting. With all this iCloud and iTunes Wi-Fi syncing it would be interesting to have your whole iTunes library on a Time Capsule... however a computer is probably still needed to update/sync items. Maybe if the new Time Capsules had an A4 chip in there they can handle it. But who knows what Apple has up their sleeves. ;)
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Posted: 13 months ago

Can iOS backup to, and ultimately restore from, a Time Capsule?

If not seems an obvious extension.


As there is the ability to back up your iOS devices to the iCloud and restore from, I doubt they will impliment this feature as it probably would be redundant.
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Posted: 13 months ago

As there is the ability to back up your iOS devices to the iCloud and restore from, I doubt they will impliment this feature as it probably would be redundant.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but iCloud won't back up stuff like text messages and application data (data saved by the app through usage, not the app itself), so there is still a gap that the Time Capsule can fulfil.
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Posted: 13 months ago
Ow nice! I often take my airport express with me and need to change the settings to the environment so it will come in handy not needing a computer every time.
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