TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 341
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank JEFF for sending in the music you hear in the background. JEFF wrote:
Hi Rob,
I made this song Called Hide and Seek with my iphone 4s using the GarageBand app. For free downloads and more music follow me @jeffj6 on twitter.
Regards,
Jeff J
SONG_Hide_and_seek.mp3
Thanks JEFF for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank JOHN for sending in the Artwork for today's show. JOHN wrote
Hey Rob,
I made this Tii cover art in Pixelmator for the iPad. Amazing app for iOS and the Mac. I grabbed the picture in a dark and cozy brewpub with my iPhone 6. Great low light performance.
Regards,
John R
Well JOHN Thanks again for sending in this artwork and folks you can see JOHN'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 341 - or if you subscribe via iTunes on your computer as the album artwork 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.
01:56
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote “Competition is increasing its lead over Apple. Samsung’s S5 seems to have enjoyed a strong launch, outstripping the iPhone 5S launch for which Apple bulls were prepared to declare a national holiday. UNQUOTE
Michael Blair, Seeking Alpha, 4 May 2014
Ok - first off the 5S launch destroyed the S5 launch - The S5 according to the Wall Street Journal sold just 12 million units in its first 3 months the 5S was many times that number. But the S5 also sold 40% fewer than Sammy projected and 4 Million less than the S4 during its launch quarter - Sometimes I have to wonder is it incompetence or plain malice from the Android bulls - Just Sayin
02:48
For Promo Codes This week we have promo codes for the App ORBITAL PLATFORM DEFENSE Here is the WRITTEN review from the dev -
Introducing Orbital Platform Defense, an exciting and challenging tower defence game for the iPad.
Defend the planet! Wave after wave of invading enemies are approaching Earth and you are in charge of our defences to stop them! A network of defence platforms have been built, but the weapons are yet to be deployed. Kill enemies to gain credits and build up your defence network. If you let too many enemies get by, the Earth is lost!
Place and upgrade your weapons carefully as the threat changes constantly and quickly. Users can configure upgrades for the capabilities of each type of weapon as they progress through the levels and earn upgrade points.
This game does not include in-app purchases and is best run on iPad Air, iPad Mini 2 or later models and is not available for iPhone.
If you love arcade-style games download Orbital Platform Defence and have a blast!
Thanks to the Dev for sending in THEIR WRITTEN review of their APP ORBITAL PLATFORM DEFENSE and for sending in the promo codes to give away. Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this APP - send an email to todayinos at gmail dot com and put ORBITAL one word - in the subject line.
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 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.
04:32
As you know if you have listened to this show for any period of time - I always say wait at least week after any updates to hear how that update is going and if it is safe to proceed. And well it has been a week since iOS 8.2 and this is where we go over how it is going.
LISTENER FDBK
VOICEMAIL - Stan_ky_fdbk_iOS8.2
VOICEMAIL - Dave_NJ_part2_update
Hi Rob,
I upgraded my iPhone 6 to iOS 8.2 and had no major problems. Although one game, dominations, lost its characters in its chat window, making it impossible to see what's going on. Logged a report on that issue to the developer.
Regards,
Wilco O
Hi, Rob. I updated to iOS 8.2 just two hours after it came out, and it's been running really smoothly for me. I did not follow your recommended update procedure, but nevertheless, I'm really happy with the update. I know I took a chance, but it was totally worth it because VoiceOver doesn't randomly crash anymore. Thank goodness! As for the Apple press event, I have yet to see it. My BFF and I are going to watch it over FaceTime today. Based on what you said in the show, I'm not too happy with the one port connector on the new MacBook. And, who in their right mind would pay $10,000 for an Apple Watch Edition? That's just ridiculous! You can buy a Mac Pro for less than that. Despite its pricing, however, I'm still really excited about the Apple Watch. It could be the first accessible smart watch on the market for blind users, and if that's the case, I'm going to be looking at the cheapest model there is. I'm going to want an Apple Watch, but I'm going to have to get the entry level one. Oh well.
Regards,
Shandy W
Hi Rob
I have upgraded my iPhone 6 to iOS 8.2, had no issue. I have followed following steps
1. Reset network settings
2. Closed all open apps
3. Upgraded to latest iTunes on my windows pc
4. Backed and synced my iPhone
5. Upgraded to iOS 8.2 via iTunes
Regards
Balaji T
Hi Rob
I am normally one of those who wait to least a few days before updating. However, I have had some spotty Bluetooth issues with my iPhone 6+ when listening to music or podcasts. The problem would go away temporarily when I reset network settings, but within a day would return. Basically it would skip and really make listening to music worthless. I upgraded to 8.2 last night hoping that this would solve the problem. While the update went smoothly, the problem is still there. It skips on my cars' Bluetooth player as well as a JBL portable speaker, so it's not just a speaker problem.
Any help you or your listeners can provide would be great.
Thanks.
Mitch
THE CAVEAT - JB’s
Hi Rob,
I am not sure whether you mentioned this or not, but, you can vote in the Podcast Awards once per day! I only found this out from a health podcast I listen to and now I've voted for you every day since!
Regards,
TonyL
San Francisco
Tony - Thanks for reminder - Yes folks you can vote once a day until March 24th at podcasts awards dot com. Make sure to select Today in iOS in the Technology cat. You don’t want Leo to win do you?
10:34
https://appleseed.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/
So if you are already bored with iOS 8.2 - and you ready to move on to iOS 8.3 - but you are not a dev - no fears - Apple is now allowing the common folk access to beta for iOS 8.3. All you have to do is go to Appleseed.apple.com/sp/betaprogram - link in show notes of course.
You should go to that site via safari on your iOS device.
Then click the blue Sign up button - and go from there. You will need an Apple ID - and the rights to sign away your first born or the at least two none vital organs.
If you are one of those people that used to jailbreak - but now is looking for a new iOS Thrill - you can signup today and get access to iOS 8.3 beta 3 which was released the end of last week.
This is NOT for those that don’t like when things break - Beta - means broken - and your job is to help them fix it. Beta does not mean jump on twitter and complain that thinks are broken.
What do we know about 8.3 beta 3 -
Well for starters it has bug fixes and improvements. It also now includes the Apple Watch App and Messages settings has a new Conversation list filtering feature.
In Messages - there is the option to report junk messages that are from unknown contacts.
One other tweak in 8.3 beta is the addition of a longer space bar - which makes typing easier. as it move the period or dot ket further to the right.
But again 8.3 Beta 3 is more about bug fixes and optimization.
Hence why Apple Waited until Beta 3 until opening this up to the public. Which is a good sign - that Apple understands getting bugs fixed and squashed at the beta phase. More Beta Testers should mean more bugs found and fixed.
If you are playing around with 8.3 Beta 3 - give us a call 206-666-6364 that’s 206-moon-dog or email us - today in iOS at gmail dot com and let us know your thoughts / experiences.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/
2015/03/14/ios-8-3-keyboard-fix/
http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/12/apple-
releases-ios-8-3-beta-3-for-developers/
12:55
Hi Rob - I received my Truman Set from Harry’s - Their blades beat the competition hands down and the foaming save gel is incredible.
Regards,
John Clarke
Thanks John for the feedback and thanks for supporting our sponsor and I want to thank Harrys for sponsoring this episode - if you go to harrys dot com - that is h a r r y s dot com and use the promo code t i i - you will save $5 on your first order.
Lets face it guys one of the worst parts about shaving is tracking down that person to unlock to the display case so you can get your razors - the other worst part is the price you pay for said razors when you get to the check out counter. Harry's helps on both those fronts - no need to go to the store - you just order on line and get the razors delivered right to your door with free shipping. The starter kit The Truman Set is amazing - for $15 you get a razor - Foaming Shave Gel and 3 razor blades - all in a great package that screams GIFT ME GIFT ME - are you listening ladies.
And that new Foaming Shave Gel is great. If you look at what it is made from you might not know if you should eat it or shave with it. The ingredients include Licorice Root extract, a blend of Cucumber and Aloe - after using it my wife was asking what smelled sooo good. It really is nice to shave with something that is not made from industrial chemicals.
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15:42
VOICEMAIL - Jack_BoardPass_lockscreen
VOICEMAIL - Dave_NJ_passbook_feedbk
Per the question about Google Hangouts on iOS and having multiple people.
Hi Rob
Works great. I've done it over cellular & wifi, up to 6 people, walking on street, on the iPad or the phone. All works. Only issue is bandwidth.
Regards,
Leung.
Hi
Yes Google Hangouts lets you do multiple people with the iPhone app. Between my brother and my cousins we had at least 6 people on there one night. Half of us had iPhones and half had Androids. It does drain the hell out of your battery though.
Richard
Atlanta
Hi Rob,
is there any chance you can go over the release dates for the Apple watch and MacBook.
I just want to make sure I didn’t miss anything as they both look great and I want to make sure and pre-order.
I think I know that the Apple Watch is April 10th but not positive about the MacBook. Thanks as always for the show, voted twice so far at the podcast awards.
Oh … I need go go vote again.
Regards,
Steve
First - Yes - Folks remember to Vote every day for Today in iOS at Podcastawards dot com
Per the dates. The Apple Watch will go on Pre-Order on April 10th - with availability on April 24th.
The New macbook will start shipping on April 10th - that likely means on April 10th you can walk into your local Apple store and walk out with one. Likely - but not guaranteed. There really are two configurations - a $1,300 version with 256 GB of storage and a 1.1 GHZ processor and a $1,600 version with 512 GB of storage and a 1.2 GHZ processor. That is it. Now there are 3 different colors - Space Grey - Silver and Gold.
20:58
https://plus.google.com/communities/
105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now over 2,000 members in our Google+ community and growing.
Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts.
One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode came out was from Eric Speckner who asked
Quote
Hey Rob, looking for the NCAA bracket link. I can't seem to find it. Anyone please help.
Unquote
Well Eric the link is todayinios.mayhem.cbssports.com - with the password tii - or if you are on the CBS Sports app - go to the group - todayinios - one word. and again use the password - tii
And since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone. Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.
Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in.
And thanks to all 2000+ of you already in the community and contributing.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/10/apple-watch-has-8gb-storage/
xx:xx
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/10/apple-
watch-has-8gb-storage/
Well we are learning a little more about the Apple Watch specs - specifically the storage - how much total and available.
As in 8 GB total - but just 2GB set aside for Music. Now some people are complaining about that small amount. But even if you encoded your music at 256kbps bit rate - that is 1,000 minutes of music or 16 Hours of music - which the Apple watch can’t get anywhere close to in battery life for constant playback.
There is also 75 MB set aside for photos - which does not sound like much until you realize Apple resizes the photos for your screen size - IE - they make the photos really small.
You can listen to the music that is stored on your Apple watch when you go out for a run or walk - and leave your phone behind. You can also look at your photos that are on your apple watch - so you could take a photo of your iPhone 6+ and put it on your Apple watch - and then when you are out for a jog if you start missing your iPhone 6+ you can look at a picture of it on your Apple Watch.
Per the remain 6GB - that seems to be reserved for the Operating software and Apple Watch native Apps.
23:39
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/
13/us-apple-watch-idUSKBN0M92C420150313
Spin Time - Seems there was a report from research company IPSOS they surveyed over 12 hundred Americans between March 9th and 13th to gauge their interest in an Appel Watch. And here is where the spin comes in - and how you can see which press is Apple fan boys - and which press is squarely in the back pocket of Google.
If the press reported or started with the head line - 25% of Americans want an Apple Watch - that positive slant puts then in the Apple Fan boy camp. But if the title of the report is 69% not interested in an Apple watch - that came is in the Google paid us well category - and part of that in the back pocket of Google is Reuters - that had a post titled quote - Apple Watch not on shopping list for 69 % of Americans - unquote. or Financialpost dot com with the title - Apple Watch may be a tough sell with Americans 69% not interested in buying gadget. Or from Ubergizmo - 69% of Americans say no to the Apple Watch.
Contrast that to AppAdvice dot com with the post titled - Reuters reports that 25% of American want an Apple Watch. or from iMore - Over 60 Million americans interested in buying Apple Watch. Or
If 25% of Americans really do want An Apple watch - a device not even on the Market - and another 6% are not sure - then well Apples job on Marketing is working well. 25% of American adults is a huge number - as iMore pointed out that is over 60 Million Americans.
But it is funny to see how these different articles took the same results and spun them 180 degrees apart with some making it look bad for Apple - and some including this show saying - Dang - 25% is pretty darn good. That is a lot of interest in the Apple Watch.
By the way - just 8% of Americans wanted an iPad prior to its launch in 2010 - just to put that in perspective.
Here is a good headline I have not seen yet - 3 times more Americans interested in the Apple Watch prior to launch than were interested in the iPad prior to launch.
Or Apple Watch pre launch interest 3 times greater than iPads.
Or you could say 69% of Americans flip the bird to the Apple watch - I mean if link bait is your thing.
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/03/
reuters-reports-that-25-percent-of-
americans-want-an-apple-watch
http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/ipad-
8-of-americans-want-it/
26:20
http://gizmodo.com/a-flowchart-to-help-
you-choose-which-apple-watch-to-
buy-1690477435
Thanks to Mark H for this next one - which is a cartoon from Joy of Tech - which shows a decision matrix for picking the right Apple Watch for you. And it is cute because well there are sooo many choices - by the time you get to the end of the decision matrix your head is ready to explode - as is very well illustrated in the cartoon.
But while this chart is funny - it is why it is funny that is sad - Apple traditionally gave is very very few choices - and we have become accustomed to minimal options to choose from - and now all of a sudden is the Apple watch - with a plethora of Strap options. Not to mention multiple base units to choose from.
I mean even if you know you are going with the larger base unit - the Apple Watch Sport - are you getting Silver or Space gray 42 mm or 38 mm - Then come the bands - There are multiple Rubber, leather, and metal bands to choose from. Some are even more money than the base unit.
Again for a customer base usually facing as many as 10 or 12 choices max - now you are presented with 100’s of different possible combinations. And because of this - what you will be reading about and hearing about leading up to the Apple Watch launch and probably after the launch as well - is how confused buyers are about which version / options they want.
I am already seeing multiple articles like this coming from the Financial Press side - as they are concerned that decision Gate will paralyze buyers and they will be afraid to pull the trigger.
By the way - Yes - those beating up Apple already about offering too many choices are the same ones two years ago were beating up Apple for have too few choices vs Android. Just Sayin.
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/
4103991974001/too-many-apple-
watch-options-confusing-consumers/
28:12
http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/17/apple-
web-television-service-would-awaken-a-
sleeping-apple-tv-giant/
Thanks to Chris in London and others that sent in links on this next one - which is about the Rumor - again - of an Apple Web TV service.
Why I bring it up now is the Wall Street Journal is reporting it this time. Essentially the rumor this time around is Apple will launch a TV streaming service in September. It would be around 25 channels and cost between $30 and $40 a month - and it will be announced most likely at WWDC.
Initially channels would be from ABC, CBS and FOX - No NBC. Apple is also apparently talking to Disney as well.
Now this is not Just something for Apple TV - this would be where you could get the Streaming TV service on any iOS device and Apple TV - which really is an iOS device.
Why this rumor is getting enough legs to warrant an article from the WSJ and for stocks in Cable companies to take a hit today - is the recent announcement / partnership with HBO for their streaming offering. That seems to give the rumor a higher level of credibility this time around.
Will be interesting to see what if Anything Apple rolls out per this rumor - what stations are included and the COST. COST is a big factor.
29:35
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/03/google-play-
books-is-crawling-with-fake-guides-that-promise-
cracked-android-apks-provide-only-malware-
and-phishing-scams/
Hi Rob,Makes me want to put links in the front pages of all JoSara MeDia books that say “no malware included” on the Play store. Best, Larry
And what Larry is talking about is an Article titled - Google Play books is crawling with Fake Guides that promise Cracked Android APK’s Provide only Malware and Phishing Scams.
Seems there are a multiple books in the google Play store where they are just a few pages long - and really are a guide on where to download the cracked app. So essentially when Android users are doing is paying a couple of bucks to get the links on where to download a cracked app for free.
But what they wind up getting instead is apps with Malware - and well good for them. Serves them right. I mean what the heck were they expecting.
Again another good reason to move completely over to the light side of iOS from the dark side of Android.
30:42
VOICEMAIL - Bruce_CA_Apple_Pay_info
Hi Rob,
I wanted to ask you how to use the Notify feature within mail. It is located on the subject line. Upon pressing notify I am given an option to (Notify Me) I select it and I send my email. Is this supposed to notify me when they respond to my email? even if I do not have it set up to have the server push me new mail? It should notify me like a iMessage right? Thanks for all you do.
Regards,
Jonah
Hi Jonah - it will put a push notification on the top of the screen or on the lock screen when any message is replied to in the email string - this is not - repeat NOT a notification of when it is read - it is a notification of when someone replies to an email in that string.
This is a way if you have an important message string - you can flag it to give you a notification when a new reply comes in.
I guess we should also point out where this is - when you create or even reply to an email - if you tap in the subject line off to the right you will see a bell normally it is a white bell with a blue outline. if you tap on that bell you get the following options:
Notify Me or Cancel. If you choose Notify Me - again you will receive a notification when anyone replies to this email thread.
It works nice - and yes this is per the Native iOS mail app. Jonah - thanks for asking about it.
Hi Rob,
I couldn't wait for Apple Watch to try a wearable (never owned one), so I bought a Pebble Watch (the $100 one, black color). I know you mention that you have the watch on your show. I actually like it a lot more than I thought. It is paired to my iPhone 5s. Maybe I would be better off with Pebble Time instead of Apple Watch. Don't know. Would love to hear your thoughts about which you like better, on your show.
Regards,
Itamar
West Hills, CA
And to go along with that:
Hi Rob,
I just wanted to say thank you for being the only Apple Podcast of the all I listen to that said its up to the person to decide what smart watch is best for their needs Apple watch or Pebble Time. All the other podcast I listen too just jumped on the Apple watch and how it's so much better it is then the Pebble Time. When it really comes down to exactly what you said is which smart watch best meets your needs.
Regards,
Bobby H
Hi Bobby and Itamar - Thanks for the kind words - and yes folks - you need to stop and think why you need a smart watch. I do believe for many a pebble will be enough. I know for me there are a couple of things the Apple watch can do that make it worth while - the key one being able to answer phone calls anywhere in the house. But with the Pebble Time - it actually has over a weeks battery life and that goes up to over 10 days with the Pebble Time Steel. The good news is no one is holding a gun to anyones head and saying pick one - and pick one now. You have time to go to the apple store and try out the Apple Watch. See how it looks - and feels. You have time to hear me talking about it - and you friends talking about it. If you are not sure - definitely wait. $400 is a pretty good amount of money to spend on something you are not sure on.
Hi Rob,
I remembered that you had mentioned the SOS charger [kickstarter project].
did you ever received the charger? i'm just curious
i have written them three separate emails and one post. and i have yet to receive any response except for a "canned" email replay. the latest post has them postponing the "red" model but i didn't order that color; i had the original blue.
Regards,
Escent
Ok - are you just trying to rub salt in my kickstarter wound - no - no I have not received it. Nothing - Nada - zip - No crank for me.
But any time I can dig a little at SOS Charger - I will - because - now it is a joke.
Rob
Per Apple pay there was a caller a few episodes ago wanting to change card or order they were in. I found a way to change the order that they can be in.
To do this put your finger on the card for a few seconds then you can move you're cards in to any order you want to.
Thank for all the advice from you and the callers.
Regards,
Ron r
VOICEMAIL - Ron_OH_Fdbk_apple_watch_bands
39:38
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/
1843570774/monowear-a-band-
for-every-occasion
Well last episode I mentioned that bands for the Apple Watch would be popular this fall and on Kickstarter - and Already there is a kickstarter project for bands for the Apple Watch.
This one was called - Time for Change - A band for every occasion
And it was from MonoWear Design - and I say was - because right before recording this episode the project was suspended.
They had raised over 60% of their funding goal and were on track to easily hit their goal.
I did reach out to them to see if they suspended it or if Kickstarter / Apple forced them to suspend it. And Leslie responded back ASAP at 1:00 AM in the morning CT - They let me know the project was suspended for a raffle idea they had - which Kickstarted so - no soup for you.
So they relaunch as a new project - this time called - Monowear - a band for every occasion.
And they already hit their goal of 15k and you have until April 15th at 11:43 AM CT to fund this.
What this project is offering is a multiple interchangeable watch bands for the Apple watch. So if the plethora of Apple’s offerings was not too much or the pricing was - or you just did not see something on Apples side that jumped out at you or you just want to have a band that is different from everyone else - then check out Monowear one word at kickstarter dot com.
Pricing for these bands start at $45 for a nylon watch band.
$60 gets you a leather watch band.
$75 gets you a metal or mesh band.
They are estimating a May delivery for these - just in time for Fathers day.
Again search for Monowear at kickstarter dot com
41:55
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/
289346553/premium-one-dock-and-
charge-apple-watch-and-iphone
Thanks go out to Michael for this next one - which is another Apple Watch related Kickstarter project - so far this one is not suspended.
The project name is Premium One - the docking station for Apple Watch and iPhone. They have a goal of 35k - and have raised 17k so far so almost 50% of the way there.
They have until April 25th at 5:00 PM CT for you to fund them - so yes they should easily hit their goal.
What this is if you did catch it by the vague title is a stand and charge for your future Apple watch - with options for ones with charging docks for iPhone 5’s and 6’s and iPad’s and iPad Mini’s
Pricing starts at $45 for the Apple watch stand alone stand and charging dock. That is called the Premium One W1
Then there is the Premium One W2 - which is for the Apple Watch and one iPhone 6 or 5 series. Pricing for that starts at $89
And there is the Premium one W3 - which is for the Apple Watch, One iPhone 6 or 5 Series and one iPad Mini or iPad Air. Pricing for the W3 starts at $129
These docks are very nice looking and made from Aircraft grade Aluminum and glass bead blasted and anodized for the quality look and feel.
Search for Premium One - two words in the links for ep 341 at todays in iOS dot com or at kickstarter dot com.
43:30
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/03/griffins-
recently-announced-watchstand-holds-both-
the-apple-watch-and-an-iphone
Thanks to Michael for this next one which is for the budget minded Apple Watch wearers that are looking for a dock for your Apple Watch. Griffin will have a stand that will run you just $30. It looks to not be made from Aircraft Aluminum - but rather Plastic.
44:05
http://www.amazon.com/myCharge-
RZ30V-A-Razor-Rechargeable-
Battery/dp/B00J4O1YBW
Hi Rob,
In today’s day and age smart phones have become most people’s lifelines. According to new statistics, smart phone users spend an average of 2.7 hours on their phones for fun a day. This brings about another startling fact that by 4:00 pm 77% of smart phones are dead and need to be recharged. myCharge’s RazorPlus is an answer to this problem, crafted from anodized aluminum, the ultra-thin Razor delivers an extra 13 hours talk time for your smartphone.
Would you be interested in learning more about how you could gain 13 more hours of talk time or trying the RazorPlus out for yourself?
Best,
Tessa
And to that I said Yes Tessa I would - because having an extra slim battery pack around is a huge plus - I took it with me on both my trips recently and this weekend when I went to KS Comicon - because as I was getting ready to leave I realized I forgot to charge up my phone - so I just grabbed it plugged in my iPhone and did not have to worry about the battery life the rest of the day.
If you are looking for a sleek / slim battery pack - I do really like this one - it is a 3,000 mAh battery which is really good. It is called the Razorplus from myCharge - The list price is $60 - but right now I see it on Amazon for $48.
Look for the link in the show notes and thanks to myCharge for sending this along to test out for the show.
46:27
VOICEMAIL - Johnathan_monument_valley_fdbk
Hey rob
I was wondering if you no of any bible apps on the App Store that read to you?
Sincerely
Zachary
Hi Zachary -
If you have an iPad - you can just triple swipe down and it will read all on that page.
That said - the app - Holy Bible - has the option to read to you.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible
/id282935706?mt=8
Hey rob,
I've been listening to your podcast for a couple months now. And i really enjoy it and I value your opinion. I fell in love with apple product since the first iPhone came out but never actually got one until the iPhone 5. Partly because I couldn't offered one but now I can and I've bought ever phone since. I've been wanting the apple watch for a while now. And now that I see it I think it looks cool and yea maybe I can use it for some stuff. But From comments on YouTube people keep saying its to expensive and people don't wear watches any more. And I don't want to walk around looking like those guys wearing the Google glasses. Now don't get me wrong the money is no problem I do wear watches every now and then? But I just need your advise should I buy it? Or would that money better be kept in my savings. And if I don't get the apple watch I wouldn't want any other smart watch like the pebble. Please need your help!
Sincerely, Harvey
Hi Rob,
Per your question about why to Jailbreak:
On Sprint's unlimited plan for data and use tethering for my iPad which is not jail broken. I don't use like a ton of data just enough to do a few things on Tuesdays when my daughter does cheerleading. Anyway thought I would weigh in. Love the show thanks for all you do.
Regards,
John H
Hi Rob!
I jailbreak for iCleaner mostly, but since Apple insists on slowing me down with their unnecessary animation delays... I also enjoy AdvancedSettings8. I cannot live without it. I toggled animations to be a lot faster. As in on an iPhone 5 running iOS 6 : ) I have been listening to your show for several years.
Regards,
Zak
Hi Rob,
As a German Person living in Denmark and having English-only speaking colleagues, I use daily three languages, switching according to the person I talk to - also while sitting in the car. Siri is capable to understand and speak soon all of them; however switching between them needs a visit to the Settings panel. I would love a button or better a voice command in Siri to switch the language.
Is this already possible or can this be done?
It would be THE good reason for me to jailbreak....
Best regards from Denmark
Alex
Hi Rob
I wanted to ask wether you or any of your listeners know of an iPhone app that allows me to video something with both cameras simultaneously. An annoying mate of mine who's an Android fanboy has that feature on his device.
So the concept is me videoing something whilst I'm included in the video via the FaceTime camera. Almost like a picture in picture.
Kind regards
Lee S
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http://www.appleworld.today/blog/2015/3/
16/the-pebble-time-is-not-serious-
apple-watch-competition
I gave my opinion earlier per Apple Watch and Pebble Time. And Myron Uecker posting a link to an article from Appleworld.today - which talks about the Pebble Time vs Apple watch as a competitor. As I mentioned on the last episode or the one before when going over the Pebble Time’s pre-sales numbers on Kickstarter - they are tiny compared to what Apple will do in their first day of sales of the Apple Watch.
That said a product does not have to be a run away success to be valuable to you the individual - and again when it comes to picking a smart watch - you need to ask is the Watch more important than the smart or is the smart more important than the watch. Pebble is a watch first with a few good features. Apple Watch - is Smart first with many features - and oh it happens to be a watch you strap on your wrist.
Again if you are on the fence - this article is a good one to read. Search for Pebble Time is not a serious Apple Watch Competitor in the show notes for Ep 341 at today in iOS dot com. And Folks - please “chime” in on where you stand. Call us 206-666-6364 - 206-moon-dog or send an email to toadyinios at gmail dot com
Are you on the Apple Watch side, the Pebble Time Side or hey are they done talking about that stupid Watch stuff yet. FYI - Answer to that question would be No.
55:41
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/03/
even-photographers-should-get-a-little-
bit-excited-about-the-apple-watch
One of the nice features of the Apple watch is for taking pictures - you can see what the camera sees on your iPhone and snap the picture remotely from your Apple Watch.
So you put the camera on a stand - point at your family - pre-view on your apple watch - and then remotely snap the picture from your Apple watch.
56:06
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/03/
apple-removes-jawbone-and-nike-
fitness-bands-from-retail-stores
Looks like Apple has removed the Jawbone Up and Nike Fuel bands from the Apple stores. Because I guess Apple does not like competition to their new products in their stores. It is possible come September / October for the fall holiday season they may find their way back to the stores - but for now during the launch - it looks like Apple is trying to help their shoppers by reducing a few extra options in the Apple store - is that not so nice of Apple to be looking out for Consumers like that.
56:38
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-
makes-heart-disease-study-go-nuts-2015-3
Thanks to Matt S for this next one. Which is about some early feedback on Research Kit from Apple - this what Tim Cook said on Mad Money.
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It's really incredible in the first 24 hours of research kit we've had 11,000 people sign up for a study in cardiovascular disease through Stanford University's app. And, to put that in perspective-- Stanford has told us that it would have taken normally 50 medical centers an entire year to sign up that many participants. So, research kit is an absolute game changer.
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As I said on the last episode - I believe many years when we look back at that March 9th 2015 event - it is not the Apple Watch we will think was the important item - it will be Research Kit.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhone-
4s-64GB-Black-AT-T-Factory-Unlocked-
Mint-Condition-iOS-7-1-2-/171721677569
Hey Rob,
I think I have come up with a new way for you to increase your audience. I updated from my 4s to a 6+ a couple of weeks ago. I listed my iPhone 4s on eBay and added the following to help out any iOS user.
Quote The following is an excellent source of iOS information: Today in iOS dot com About Tii: Today in iOS (Formerly - Today in iPhone) - Tii - was the first Podcast dedicated to the iPhone. The Podcast launched in April 2007 and we have been producing new episodes about once a week for over seven years. There is free Tii App available in the App Store. There is also a Google+ community dedicated to iOS devices and can be found via Tii. Both are hosted by Rob Walch quote
You could ask the Tii and Google+ community to add some info referencing your Podcasts etc. when they are selling any iOS devices.
If you want to see my listing, here it is (ending on March 22):
Regards,
Earl
Thanks Earl - and those kind words and great idea get you a link in the show note - best of luck on your auction.
And folks if you are selling your iOS device on line and want to add in a link to Today in iOS dot com - it would be appreciated.
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hi rob,
I am an iphone 6 user.
I have realized the amazing improvements on the reer microphone on
this phone. However, I've noticed that this microphone only captures
sound during video recording. When using the voice memos app, the app captures sound with the bottom microphone, which has a notable lower sound quality than the reer mik.I wanted to know if there is any app that can take advantage of the reer microphone, of the iphone?
It would be really nice to be able to take advantage of this great
microphone without having to record video.
looking forward to any suggestions you or your audience may have.
Thanks and Regards,
Rolando R
Hi Rob;
I've been a listener since the beginning - wonderful podcast! I own a company of about 25 people and our phone system has finally died. Everyone has a cell phone (mostly Apple, some "others") and I would like to use just the cells from now on. I looked at using Google Voice to allow two numbers to each cell (one for business, the other is the person's personal line) but it does not look like the answer. What do you suggest for IOS?
Regards,
Brian W
Hi Rob,
Recently I dropped my iPhone in water... I did the "cover it in rice" thing and all is fine now. But during that time I took out my SIM card and put it in my old iPhone temporarily. Since I've put it back in my iPhone 6 when I send texts it's sending them through my gmail Apple ID instead of iMessage. Not a huge problem but definitely a weird glitch and I don't know how to fix it. Any help would be great. Thanks a bunch!
Regards,
Mitch
Hi Rob,
I sent you an email about skipping music when I press the sleep button.
Well I found the cause and solution. I have an app called non-stop music. This app restarts the music player after a respringing. They issued a fix. Sorry for the trouble but thanks for putting it out there.
Regards,
Bob
Hey, this is Aaron from South Jersey, just wanted to weigh in on the latest Apple event. Im totally disgusted that Apple would release a netbook! of course they didn't call it that but the underpowered laptop certainly fits the category. The part that really burns me is the premium price tag! No one asked for this. People wanted a retina MacBook Air. The processor, the 480p camera, single port, and high price tag worries me! Apple has gotten money hungry, they know there are people who will buy this laptop because its gold and has an apple logo. For once I can finally say! This would have never happened if Steve Jobs was here! He would have never sold us a netbook!
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Aaron - I disagree - I think people do want this - it is really an iPad Pro - And it runs OS X - which makes it kind of a cross over. I will be getting one - and will talk about it more in the future. I am getting it for my Wife to use mainly - and to try it for editing podcasts.
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Regards,
Bill
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