TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 408
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank DOUG for sending in the music you hear in the background. DOUG wrote:
Hi Rob,
I used to write music for music libraries but decided that it was too difficult to try being a full-time musician/composer and a web/mobile developer and raise a family at the same time, so I took a hiatus from music making.
Now that I have a little more time and had a nice creative recharge, I've decided to start writing music again, but with one constraint - it has to be done on a mobile device, phone or tablet. So right now I'm experimenting with lots of apps, primarily on my iPad Air. The music I've sent is titled "Experiment A1," because it was just an experiment to learn the app I used, which was Auxy. I wrote and rendered this track on my iPad Air. I did however use Audacity on my MacBook Pro to add the reverse effect at the end of the track.
Regards,
doug sparling
SONG_Experiment_A1
Thanks DOUG for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank BRUCE for sending in the Artwork for today's show. BRUCE wrote the following:
Hi Rob,
Here is some artwork I created using an image based off of Apple's most recent invite. It was edited and the text was added using the Snapseed app. Thanks for all that you do, and as always keep up the great work!
Regards,
Bruce W.
Thanks BRUCE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see BRUCE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 408 - or at instagram.com/todayinios and also as a stand alone post in the VIP section and at Facebook.com/todayinios.
If you have some artwork and or music you have created on your iOS device that you would like to share with the audience please email it to me at today in iOS at gmail dot com and please make sure to include which app or apps you used to create said artwork and or music.
AND I am down to just two songs in my queue - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in.
02:38
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote
“All of a sudden, every teenage girl has an iPhone. The real danger is that Apple becomes so mainstream that there is a breakaway by consumers to something new.” UNQUOTE
T. Michael Walkley, Analyst, Canaccord Genuity, 26 Feb 2012
So again this is the it is too popular for its own good fear. And if you are going to be afraid of something be too popular - don’t let it be what is popular with Teenage girls - because what they do very very much influences teenage boys. And if you doubt the power of teenage girls - realize this - there were 5 Twilight movies made - count them 5. Just Sayin.
03:22
For Promo codes - On Ep 407 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App - ERNIE VS EVIL - If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 407
A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author email me if you want your app or iBook featured in the promo give away segment FOR FREE We Just need the 5 promo codes or more to give away. simply email me at today in ios @ gmail.com and please include a 60 sec or less audio review of your app or iBook - indicating you are the dev or author. Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.
04:03
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/23/
13031438/apple-ios-10-0-2-released-headphone-bug-fixed
VOICEMAIL - Preston_WI_7plus_shipping Early.
Right after the last Episode Apple released iOS 10.0.2 - and yes - finally I can say release the hounds. At least for most people. If you happen to be traveling - always best to wait until you are home to upgrade and if you need your phone for work - also best to upgrade on the weekend - as early as possible - so you have time to work through any issues. Also if there are some Apps that you absolutely - positively most use for work or school - and are concerned about them working in iOS 10.x - then go to their page in iTunes and see when they last updated and see if it says the app is iOS 10.x compatible - and if it does not say - then email the dev. I feel now based on reading reports and listening to feedback - that most issues left are not iOS 10 issues as much as some apps having issues with iOS 10.
Per iOS 10.0.2 - as with any double dot update it is all about squashing bugs man. The key one that is squashed with 10.0.2 is the issue that caused lightning headphone controls to be disabled after a period of inactivity. If your buttons on your lightening headphones were not responsive for your iPhone 7 or 7+ - 10.0.2 should fix them. Not something I needed to worry about - because you know - my Phone is still be in China and not in Overland Park.
There are some other bugs fixed in this update.
One is a bug that caused Photos to quit when switch on iCloud Photo Library. Another fixes a bug that prevented you from enabling some app extensions.
If you happen to be an owner of the Kevo Smart Lock from Kwikset - they had warned not to update to iOS 10 yet because of a bug in iOS 10 that cause the lose of some features of their locks. Now they say iOS 10.0.2 fixed that bug and their smart lock is smart again.
Again if you were on the less than 50% that has held off updating to iOS 10 - then again it is time to release the hounds and update to 10.0.2 -
07:41
http://www.applemust.com/ios-10-now-on-over-50-iphones-
fresh-data-claims/
Yes - you heard me right - over 50% of iOS users are now using iOS 10.x
It took about 16 days for iOS 10.x to cross the 50% installed user base - that was September 26th. This according to AppLovin.
To put that in perspective - Android's latest version Marshmallow - is at an 18% and change adoption rate. And it was released on October 5th officially - oh I should point out that was October 5th 2015. In one year less than 20% adoption rate vs Less than 3 weeks to be well over 50% for iOS.
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11:56
https://www.change.org/p/apple-bring-back-slide-to-unlock-
1f477a10-d58c-4d3d-a9bb-19c3874e0cca
One new feature of iOS 10 is really not a feature it is a change - and that is you now push the home button to unlock. No longer do you slide to unlock.
And everyone loves change - right. Well not so much. There is a petition out there for Apple to bring back slide to unlock - back to the iOS 1 to iOS 9 way of doing things - not this new fangled push the home button to unlock way of doing things in iOS 10. Folks are saying - hey Apple - you trained us for 9 years to do this slide to unlock thing - it is now built well into muscle memory - how are we supposed to change now. Bring back slide to unlock seems to be the mantra for at least a vocal minority - if not also a silent majority - What say you - are you set in your slide to unlock ways - or are you able to adjust to this revolutionary new push to unlock method. Give us a call - 206-666-6364 or email us - today in iOS at gmail dot com.
13:09
http://www.investors.com/news/aetna-will-subsidize-apple-
watch-in-health-care-win-for-apple/
Interesting story - Aetna will subsidize Apple Watch for select large employers and individual customers.
Aetna said the following quote
"a new initiative to revolutionize members' consumer health experience by combining the power of iOS apps and the unmatched user experience of Apple products including Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad with Aetna's analytics-based wellness and care management programs."
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Aetna is also as the phrase goes - eating its own dog food and will provide Apple Watch at no cost for all of its employees - nearly 50,000 strong are they. Aetna said their employees will receive a free Apple watch is they quote participate in the company's wellness reimbursement program, to encourage them to live more productive, healthy lives.” unquote.
What is not spelled out - is how much of that movement and health data collected from your Apple watch will be sent to Aetna - I would have to imagine - if you agree to getting an Apple watch - you are also agreeing to share your health data collected on the Apple Watch. It does appear Aetna has some big app releases scheduled for 2017 for iOS users. More on this in the future.
In the UK - insurer Vitality also this past week announce they will be subsidizing Apple Watches for those that that take part in wellness efforts over two years.
Obviously if you are more active and lead a healthier lifestyle - it will mean you will cost Aetna and other insurers less money to insure you long term.
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http://www.investors.com/news/external-content/
19:29
We are happy to have Away sponsoring us again.
They make great luggage. They sent me their Carry on bag which I am loving. It is great - it has a 10,000 MAH battery pack built in. That will charge an iPhone 6 or 7 Five times. Waiting on a flight last week at LAX - all these people were Standing around this Power Kiosk - charging their phones - I on the other hand was sitting comfortably at a seat while my Phone charged from my Away Suitcase.
Even better is you actually can be charging it as you are walking through the airport and waiting on line or even in the restroom.
But beyond the battery pack it is a great bag and meets my requirements - wheels under all 4 corners and swivels 360 - making it easy to get down the isle and smooth flow in the airport. And it is double wheels under each corner. Something I really like. It is lightweight and very durable and even has a lifetime warranty - if anything breaks they will fix or replace it for you for LIFE.
And there is a 100 day trial. If it is not for you then just return it for a full refund no questions asked. I love when a company stands behind their product like that.
The Away bag comes with a charging cord and comes in a really nice Laundry bag. And on the inside there is a bag for your shoes as well. They really looked at all the details in making the best Carry on bag I have ever owned or seen. Even the shipping box has nice Away Travel artwork on the inside. Very very apple-ish.
In addition to the carry on they also have mid size and large check in bags. But only the carry on has the battery pack.
To save $20 go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii . Again away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii to save $20.
21:34
VOICEMAIL - Woody_NJ_icloud_drive
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Hi Rob,
Because of the headphone jack removal I decided before buying the iPhone 7 to try a set of Bluetooth headphones as I use plugged in headphones currently for at least 3 hours a day.
I found even the cheap ones I bought to be sufficiently good sound quality wise and they allowed me to answer calls and change volume etc with ease.
My concern was at the end of the day my battery level had plummeted compared to my normal daily use.
I have always had Bluetooth enabled as I use a Bluetooth speaker when at home occasionally and have never had a battery issue with the Bluetooth functionality left on.
So it looks to me that by Bluetooth being actually used drains the battery much faster than simply having Bluetooth enabled, which makes sense as it's doing much more.
But I had no idea it was such a marked jump upwards for battery drain.
That is a real deal breaker right now for me to make the jump to a non-headphone jack phone.
Might it be because I was using a VERY cheap set, or is that normal?
Love your work, thanks for your time
Regards,
Anthony Vickers
London
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Hey Rob,
On episode 406, when I heard Justin from Pennsylvanias message about the preorder and the apple store app my reaction was “so it wasnt just me!”. However mine wasnt with the payment, it was the shipping address. I had moved out of my parents house this January but hadn’t ordered anything from Apple since then so I knew I had to change the shipping address. I go and do it ahead of time just like Justin did with his and when I went to complete my order, not only would they not let me change the shipping address beforehand, but it was my old one! And it did waste some precious time. And to add to that, Apple wouldnt let me change it afterwards when I chatted with them. Thankfully my parents house is right up the street and this shouldn’t be a problem. But the fact is it couldve been. So I definitely feel Justins pain! Something must’ve been wrong with the app... Good timing Apple. Anyway love the show Rob!
Regards,
Tony
Ellicott city, Maryland
VOICEMAIL - Brian_FL_fdbk_battery_bigger
32:46
Time to continue on with some of the new features / changes of iOS 10 very very quickly - just to remind you what they are.
Apple Music
- An all-new design for Apple Music brings greater clarity and simplicity to every aspect of the experience
- Navigate your Library with an improved menu and see all of the Downloaded Music that you can play on your device while offline
- See recommendations in For You that highlight mixes, playlists, albums, and Connect posts—selected for you based on the music and artists you love
- Visit Browse to more easily see exclusive releases, find curated playlists, and discover the most important new releases—picked by our editors each week
- Listen to Radio more easily—clearly see what’s live on Beats 1, hear your favorite shows on-demand, or choose a curated station for any genre of music
- Play music with an improved Now Playing experience—swipe up to view available lyrics and quickly see or edit songs that are coming up next
Apple News
- An all-new design in For You adds bold typography, vibrant color, and distinct sections that make it easier to find stories on specific topics
- See the most important stories of the day within Top Stories—updated by our editors throughout the day
- Find the most popular stories right now within Trending Stories—selected based on what others are reading
- See all of your stories grouped into easy-to-understand sections on the topics you follow or read
- Discover the best and most interesting stories of the week within Featured Stories—selected by our editors
- Share stories more easily—just tap the icon on any story to send it to a friend right from For You
- Receive breaking news notifications from some of your most trusted sources
- Subscribe to your favorite magazines and newspapers directly in News
- New personalized Today View widget lets you keep up with the latest stories throughout the day
Experience
- Raise to Wake automatically wakes the screen as you raise your iPhone
- Rich notifications that support real time information, audio, photos and videos
- Today view is redesigned and supports all new widgets for apps like Weather, Up Next, Maps, Stocks and more
- Control Center is redesigned with easier to access controls including dedicated cards for music playback and Home
- Expanded use of 3D Touch
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- Lock screen notifications to support an expanded view and access to quick actions
- New quick actions for built in apps like Weather, Stocks, Reminders, Health, Home, FaceTime, iCloud Drive and Settings
- Home Screen widgets
- Control Center for access to quick actions for Flashlight, Timer, Calculator and Camera
- Clear all in Notification Center
Next time I will go over QuickType, and other improvements / changes for iOS 10.
36:30
VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_7plus_fdbk_screen_protector
Hi Rob,
One of the IOS 10 enhancements I looked forward to, was the maps program automatically "remembering" where I parked. I was more than a bit disappointed when I realized that I had to have Apple Car or a Bluetooth enabled car to use this feature.
I do not want to buy a new Apple car stereo as I am quite happy with my current system. I tried buying a Bluetooth accessory for my car that plugged into my sound system' auxiliary port. That didn't work - apparently it worked as headphones and didn't the required ID.
Do you, or any of your listeners, know of a way around this requirement. If there is no workaround, does anyone know of an inexpensive way of adding Bluetooth to my car.
I enjoy listening to your show! Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Smitty
Hi Rob
thanks for the heads up on The plug electrical battery on Ep 406. I've ordered two pack can't wait till December!
Regards,
Thomas W
Hi Rob – See email thread below. Like you, I am still awaiting arrival of my iPhone 7+. I ordered the Utomic edges based on your recommendation on Episode 406. You stated they told you that the edges designed for the 6+ would also be compatible with the 7+. After I placed my order, I received an email from Utomic advertising the soon to be arrival of the edges for the 7+. When I questioned their representation to you, they advised me to return the edges designed for the 6+ and wait until the 7+ models were available. - Todd
VOICEMAIL - Andy_utomic_bumpers_not_for_back_camera
Hi Andy and Todd - thanks for the feedback - I reached out to Utomic about this and they said
quote
Hello Rob,
We are sorry to hear that one of your listeners had issues with fit with their iPhone 6 Plus Edges on their iPhone 7 Plus.
That should not be the case. Our Edge protectors for the iPhone 6 Plus will fit on the iPhone 7 Plus. That being said, we are not satisfied with the amount of lift the iPhone 6 Plus Edge protectors provide the i7 Plus for the camera, so we are redesigning the Edge protectors. The new design will be thicker to provide more protection. So, if you want super slim, stick with the current design, but if you want a bit more protection, the new design is your choice.
If your listeners have any issues, they can contact us for help with replacements or advice - support@utomic.com.
Regards,
Your friendly Utomic support staff
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44:36
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/1907298
Hey Rob, Here's an indigogo campaign for a 7/7+ case with a built-in audio jack, but unlike the last one I sent you this one also protects the phone and doubles your battery life (2,400 mAh (iPhone 7), or 3,600 mAh (iPhone 7 Plus)). Just went up today and already raised 34%... https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fuze-cases-bringing-back-the-audio-jack-iphone-headphones#/ Aric Boyles
Thanks also to AP and others that sent in the link to this one.
It is called the FUZE cast - spelled F U Z E - and there is one for the 7 and one for the 7+ and this battery case - also offers screen protection and a lightening port and most importantly to those that like 1/8th inch headphone ports - one of those. No dongle for you. And no micro usb port - just the standard lightning port - which is really nice. And it also means you can charge both the iPhone and the case at the same time.
The battery size for the 7 is 2,400 man and the 7+ is 3,600 maH - which means more than double the battery life for both devices.
They had a goal of 50K - when the email from Aric came in they were 34% of the way there - now they are over the 50k mark. you have until around the end of October to fund this one.
Pricing for a single case - 7 or 7+ costs $69. You can get two cases for $109. Or 4 cases for $249.
If you are interested in this and just can’t let go over your 1/8 inch plug - search for FUZE - F U Z E - at indie gogo dot com or in the show notes for ep 408
46:31
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/09/28Apple-Deloitte-
Team-Up-to-Accelerate-Business-
Transformation-on-iPhone-iPad.html
VOICEMAIL - Alex_walnut_creek_issues_with_iPhone_looking_for_help
Apple put out a press release this past week titled -
quote Apple & Deloitte Team Up to Accelerate Business Transformation on iPhone & iPad unquote.
From the PR Apple said quote
As part of the joint effort, Deloitte is creating a first-of-its-kind Apple practice with over 5,000 strategic advisors who are solely focused on helping businesses change the way they work across their entire enterprise, from customer-facing functions such as retail, field services and recruiting, to R&D, inventory management and back-office systems.
Apple and Deloitte will also collaborate on the development of a new service offering from Deloitte Consulting called EnterpriseNext, designed to help clients fully take advantage of the iOS ecosystem of hardware, software and services in the workplace. The new offering will help customers discover the highest impact possibilities within their industries and quickly develop custom solutions through rapid prototyping.
unquote
We know this is important to Apple because they have a quote from Tim Cook - and most PR’s do not have that.
50:46
VOICEMAIL - Shannon_AZ_promote_slack_group_iTruckers
CLIP
Hi Rob,
I am a blind user of the I phone six. I am using iOS 10. The only issue that I am having is using messages with invisible ink with voice over. I am not sure how to review a message that is sent in invisible ink. If someone could please let me know how to do this. I would greatly appreciate this, and I love this app. It is very informative, considering that I want to go into a field where I would be working with technology and tech-support for Apple.
Regards,
Brittney.
Hi Rob,
I am learning to deal with the missing headphone jack and trying out some bluetooth ear buds, but what I didn’t expect was the hassle that my new iPhone ear buds won’t work on my MacBook Air. I did not realize how often I went back and forth from one to the other when I take a skype call or something. I am finding that instead of carrying one set of ear buds I am now carrying 3. lightening ear buds, blue tooth ear buds and my old ear buds to use with the Mac :-(
I am hoping Apple’s new bluetooth ear buds will make this all work better
Regards
Chris C
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xx:xx
https://www.apple.com/support/accessibility/contact/
And FINALLY - I received an email at 1:13 AM while recording - that said - YOUR SHIPMENT IS ON ITS WAY - right now it looks like October 7th is when I will have it - so next episode will be up on October 6th - so I can be starting with a clean slate for the following episode - YEAH - Finally.
Hi Rob,
I know that you are an iBooks author and you helped to share the work of other authors in your promo giveaway segment. I also know that you are committed to accessibility, andI thus make the following request of you and your listeners:
Would it be possible to create a small campaign to make iBooks Author more accessible on the Mac with voiceover? Maybe we can all email the apple accessibility team or find some other way to make this possible. There are still many problems with the app and it is difficult to use at best. This app has been out for much too long and I feel that us visually impaired folk need to have access to all the features possible in this piece of software. I noticed that this app does not really meet quality standards for accessibility from apple and hope that with your help and that of the listeners, we can make a change.
The email address to send your thoughts / request for Accessibility with the iBooks Author tools is accessibility@apple.com
Thank you Rob and I love your show..
Regards,
Ricardo from California
57:40
Ep 408 - Ask Siri - Kiss Me
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And that folks is going to do it for us today - until the next time I am your host Rob reminding you to phone different
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