Get your games asap. AppStore freeze

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  1. Jayg2015

    Jayg2015 Well-Known Member

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    #1 Jayg2015, Dec 23, 2016
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    I believe it starts tomorrow so get games meow

    Heard there was 100% chance of snow . Scratch ,scratch ,lick, lick
     
  2. Talbs

    Talbs Well-Known Member

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    Huh? I thought you could still "get" them.
     
  3. PBSNellie

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    You can still get them. New apps and games will not be "posted" in the app store until after the freeze.
     
  4. Exact-Psience

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    The freeze is for developers, the won't be able to submit updates or price changes etc. Consumers can still buy stuff.
     
  6. Exact-Psience

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    They are basically stopping any actions that dont make money. ;)
     
  7. mreford

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    I hear if you're downloading a game when the freeze occurs, your iPhone becomes encased in solid ice. Be careful!
     
  8. Nekko

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    Can confirm, my old phone is in the back of my freezer as we speak.
     
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    Am I doing this right?

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  10. sobriquet

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    GD it Eli. If my kids weren't fighting in the background right now I would still be laughing at this.
     
  11. Jayg2015

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    #11 Jayg2015, Dec 24, 2016
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    Anyone cold meow ... puuuurrrfect
    Won't be any new games for a week I think.
     
  12. pluto6

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    They do, which is why I always microwave my iPhone while I am downloading. Have never had a freeze happen.
     
  13. Jayg2015

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    Each year I like to put mine in the oven . Preheated of course. My phone lasts longer while searching the freeze. Haha right meow
     
  14. pluto6

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    The advantage of the microwave is you get a Christmas light show at the same time!
     
  15. Talbs

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    I like to go camping over the festive season so mine goes into the fire before downloading.
     
  16. Jayg2015

    Jayg2015 Well-Known Member

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    Wow that's very resourceful as well , I like that especially since I'm on a budget .
     
  17. thumbs07

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    You know when you get water in your phone you're meant to put it in the freezer? (Off-incidentally) So a phone in the freezer might not be so bizarre.
     

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