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  • Fri, 30 September 2011
    Ask Tii - How do you check the status of Apple Care / Warranty Coverage?

    Hi Rob,

    I received my ipad1 as a Christmas gift.

    The person who bought it for me thinks he purchased AppleCare with it. But, can't remember for sure, and can't find the receipt. Is there an easy way to find out without bringing it in to an Apple store?

    Thanks and keep up the great work.

    Larmer

     

    Hello Larmer,

    To check the status of your coverage go to 

     

    https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

     

    And then simply enter your serial number. 

    Regards,

    Rob W


    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 30 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0190
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0190

    Hi Rob,

    I created this artwork with Photowizard and the  Camera App on my iPod Touch.

    Regards,


    Ben M

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 29 September 2011
    iPhone 5 Rumor Bingo Card
    iPhone 5 Rumor Bingo Card

    .......It is that time again.  Time for the iPhone Rumor Bingo Card.

     

     For a large version of the image click here 

     

     

    Image is availble under a CC attribution license.  

    Category:breaking news -- posted at: 11:06pm EDT
    Comments[3]

    Thu, 29 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0189
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0189

    Hi Rob,

    I made in Pictureshow.  


    Love the show
    Rosemary from Newtown, Virginia

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 29 September 2011
    Tii - iTem 0192 - Invites finally go out for the iPhone event


    Click to listen to latest episode of the Today in iPhone Podcast

    Links Mentioned on this Episode:

    October iPhone Event to Be Held on Apple Campus

    Apple wants to 'talk iPhone' on October 4th

    Gore's loose lips let new iPhones slip

    Rumor: The iPhone 5’s Killer Secret Feature Is Amazing Voice Control

    Did a white iPhone 4S just pop up in AT&T's system? -- Engadget

    KDDI to sell iPhone 5 in blow to Softbank: report - MarketWatch

    Youtube - Madden 12 iPhone Review

    The Mystery of the Missing iPad Parts

    Apple October Quarterly Report

    AppleInsider | Apple's iPhone has 89% retention rate, next nearest hardware is HTC at 39%

    iPhone owners very loyal, BlackBerry not so much — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

    Google: 2/3rds of our mobile search comes from Apple’s iOS | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

    What Are Apple’s Icons Doing on Samsung’s Wall of Apps?

    Hands-on: 5 wireless keyboards for the iPad - Computerworld

    Will new iPhone designs include Europe's common charger?

    Amazon's Kindle Fire just nuked the tablet market: Winners and losers | ZDNet

     

    Apps Mentioned on this Episode:

    Tii App

    Sketchbook

    ICouch CBT

    Mucho Spanish

    Mapquest-4-Mobile

    Skype

    Direct download: tii_0192.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:18am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 28 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0188
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0188

    Hi Rob,

    I made this drawing with the app sketchbook.

    Regards,

    Ben M

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 28 September 2011
    My thoughts on the Kindle Fire

    I had a few people email in asking on my thoughts on the Kindle Fire.  Here is what will go up on the show tonight:

    I would love to tell you today's show was delayed so that I could get more info on the new Amazon Tablet - but the reality is it had more to do with Allergies and contents of my stomach not wanted to stay there. Neither alone is good when trying to record a show but combined there was nothing I could do. I bring this up because with the Kindle Fire - and it priced at $199 - I am sure there are more than a few Android tablet makers that had the same issues with their stomach that I had last night. In a nut shell - I think this kills the rest of the Android tablets. And it will have its impact on the iPad as well - but more so with other android and none iOS tablets. The Fire from what was shown today is a very impressive device at just $199.  It actually has a better resolution display than the iPad at 169 Pixels per inch vs 132 for the iPad.  Hmm - Now that seems to be a place where the iPad 3 might be able to improve upon.  In Some ways the Fire has raised the bar in a way Apple has to respond.  

     
    While Apple has been given grief about having just a home button the Fire - does not even go that far - just a power button - and not even buttons for volume.  Expect that to be a point of contention for some.  But really - with all the Android people poking sticks at the iPad and iPhone for lack of inputs and buttons - I am not going to go there with the Fire.  It looks to be a minimally designed device that has some horse power and is simple to use - i.e. the iPad model.  And it is less than half the price.  Or half the price of the 16 GB iPad 1 when you can get them.  The Fire is just 8 GB and it is really meant as a streaming device - in other words all your content is up on the cloud.  For some that will be an issue - for many it will not.  If you like the 11 point multitouch with the iPad - the 2 point dual touch of the Fire may be frustrating.  
     
    Is this an iPad killer No - I don't think such a thing exists.  Is it a killer of all none-iPad Tablets - Yes - I think it is.  This takes the low end of the market and blows it away.  The iPad already has the high end.  And everyone in between well they have their stomach feeling like mine was last night.
     
    Category:vip_iPad -- posted at: 12:34pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 27 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0187
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0187

    Hi Rob,

    I created this picture with Drawing Pad.

    Regards,

    Dan G

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 27 September 2011
    About F'g Time - Apple sends out Invites for Oct 4th iPhone event
    About F'g Time - Apple sends out Invites for Oct 4th iPhone event

    Well it is about Fracking time - Apple has finally sent out the invites for their next iPhone event - and it is October 4th and on the Cuppertino campus as had been rumored the past week or so.  

     

    But lets look at the artwork - for some subtle hints - that Apple likes to do with past invites.

     

    The Phone icon has a 1 in the red circle - this may mean there will only be one new iPhone announced.  

     

    The Tag line however is really where it gets interesting.  "Lets TALK iPhone"  As in lets talk to the iPhone.  As in this may go with those rumors / speculation that the iPhone 5 would have special speach recoginition features - ie from Siri and Nuance.  That would also likley mean 1GB of RAM and of course the new A5 Processor.  

    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 11:30am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Mon, 26 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0186
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0186

    Hi Rob,

    I made this artwork with brushes on my iPod touch 4g. I hope you like it.

    Regards,

    Ben M

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sun, 25 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0185
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0185

    Hi Rob,

    I created this using an inspired App for the iPad called LetterMPress. The App recreates a letterpress printing machine on your iPad. This graphic was constructed using eight separate passes of "ink".

    Hope you like it.

    Colin S

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 24 September 2011
    Ask Tii - How do I get a jailbroken iOS device ready for iOS 5

    Hi,Rob.

     

    I jailbroke my iPodTouch4 and my iPhone3GS, using Jailbreakme.com. Unbelievably simple and quick.

     

    But now, with iOS5.0 quickly coming up, I want to un-jailbreak(the iPod, at least)and experience the new iOS.

     

    Can I just download iOS5,when it comes,or do I have to get rid of the jailbreak first? And,if so,could you let me know the best way to go about it and the steps?

     

    What I hate to lose most from the jailbreak are the ability to make different folders for my photos and,even worse,the hot spot on my 3GS. But, my iPodT4 has gotten slow and kid of buggy. So, I definitely want to get that ready for the iOS5.

     

    Thanks for any help you can give me.

     

    Take care,

    Ray

     

     

    Hi Ray,

     

    In the recent past - there has been no issue in upgrading from a Jailbroken iOS device to the latest version of iOS.  And all indications are that trend will continue when iOS 5 is publicly released.  This means all you will need to do is update to the latest version of iOS and your jailbreak will be blown away and the last version of iOS (5.0) will be installed on your device.  This will of course mean ALL your jailbreak apps will also be removed when you do the update.

     

    If you wany to actually get your devices where they are no longer jailbroken prior to iOS 5 upgrade being available - you can do an update to iOS 4.3.5 today.  This also will blow away your current jailbreak and remove all jailbreak apps and features.  And that of course mean no more tethering with a jailbreak app.  Please note once you update to iOS 4.3.5 - you will not be able to jailbreak that version with a non-tethered jailbreak.  So don't do this unless you are 100% committed to give up the jailbreak apps.  

     

    Best of Luck.

     

    Rob W


    Category:vip_Jailbreaking -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
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    Sat, 24 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0184
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0184

    Hi Rob,

    I present to you.. Peter, the Tii Troll.  As usual, this piece was painted in the Brushes App on a first gen iPad.  


    Cheers
    Iszy Iszard

    http://iszyverse.blogspot.com/

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 23 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0183
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0183

    What's up Rob?
    I  made this picture  using two apps weemee and sand box . First I made a cool avatar in weemee on my iPhone then I used sand box  on my ipad . I  selected my avatar from  the camera roll and when it appeared in the sandbox i wrote tii on the ipad.Both apps are a lot of fun to use  and pretty cool .
    Love the show 
    Irene - metro Detroit , mi

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Thu, 22 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Is there an untethered jailbreak for IOS 4.3.5

    Hi Rob,

    Is there an untethered jailbreak for IOS 4.3.5?

    Cheers,

    John

    Hi John,

    So far (9/22/11) there are only Tethered Jailbreaks for iOS 4.3.5.  Red Sn0w 0.9.9b1 is the latest version of Jailbreak that actually does jailbreak iOS 4.3.5 and also iOS 5 - but again it is a tethered jailbreak.  Which means you need to be connected to your computer when you reboot the iOS device. 

    It does not sound like there will be an untethered jailbreak specifically for iOS 4.3.5 - as current efforts seem more focused on iOS 5.x

    Regards,

    Rob W


    Category:vip_Jailbreaking -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 22 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0182
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0182

    Love this new app - wordphoto .

    Regards 

    Tash

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 21 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Help My Screen is zoomed in and I can't do anything.

    Hi Rob:

    My iPhone 4's screen went haywire today, all of a sudden. The screen is zoomed in and I can see about a quarter of the regular size screen. And I cannot move around the screen. As a result, I cannot swipe the top or bottom bar or key in the PIN code to unlock it. I tried a hard reset and restoring it, deleted a couple of apps I had updated earlier today but to no avail. Do you or your listeners know what is causing this and how to solve it? Thank you for all your effort in putting this excellent podcast together.

    Sam

     

     

    Hi Sam,

     

    I had this happen to me once when I was playing around with the Zoom feature in the Accessibility settings.

     

    To Un-Zoom (or change the Zoom) - With 3 fingers, double-tap and drag up or down.

     

    To Move around the screen - drag three fingers while zoomed.

     

    And once you change the zoom resolution back to normal you may want to turn off zoom.

     

    To Turn off zoom go to the Settings App --> General --> Zoom --> Turn "Off"

     

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 21 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0181
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0181

    I made this in a matter of seconds using WordFoto, which is $1.99 in the App Store.  Let's you make some really cool pictures from your camera roll or a picture you take on the fly, incorporating phrases you supply.  I got the iPhone picture off the web...of course. 

    Thanks for an ever entertaining show. 

    Carson F
    Raleigh, NC

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Wed, 21 September 2011
    Tii - iTem 0191 - A Bentley and a Benz


    Click to listen to latest episode of the Today in iPhone Podcast


    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    The iLatch Ipad Case by Laura in Nashvile — Kickstarter

    China Telecom latest to back an October iPhone 5 launch date

    Apple’s Sprint-compatible iPad appears ready and waiting for launch

    Orange CEO suggests iPhone 5 to launch in France on Oct. 15

    Bentley as an accessory for iPads.

    Brazil's iPad 2 plant begins production, first shipments in Dec.

    China Mobile receives 'positive answer' from Apple on 4G LTE iPhone

    Epson iPad Compatible Projectors

    Sprint says it can handle the iPhone traffic

    Plenty of Chatter About a New iPhone - NYTimes.com

    Mercedes-Benz shows off “iPhone Interface Plus”

    All The Dumb Things RIM's CEOs Said While Apple And Android Ate Their Lunch

    Did a white iPhone 4S just pop up in AT&T's inventory system? -- Engadget

    Verizon begins throttling iPhone unlimited 3G customers who use 2GB/month

    AT&T Today Debuts 4G LTE Service, Primed for Apple iPad 3 Release

    AT&T 4G LTE - Wireless 4G Speed with AT&T LTE & HSPA+ - from AT&T

    Sprint Tightens Upgrade and Return Policies

    Apple: iPhone 5 Accompanied By Spiffed-Up ‘iPhone 4 Plus,’ Says JP Morgan

    iOS warning to developers could signal imminent iPhone 5 launch

    Coverage Locator - Verizon Wireless

    eHarmony HD- Mobile Dating For Singles On The Go

    Skype for iPhone makes stealing address books a snap • The Register

    Apple to Release a White iPod Touch with Minor Changes in October

    T-Mobile CMO Says No iPhone 5 This Year | TechCrunch

    AppleInsider | Apple begins selling iPad 2 3G in China

    Baby Gizmo Fisher-Price Apptivity Case Review

     

     

    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    Tii App

    Layers App

    iCouch CBT

    Mucho Spanish -  Learn Spanish With Us

    Puffin Web Browser

    Text+

    Jib Jab Jr Books for iPad

    Direct download: tii_0191.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:50am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 20 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0180
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0180

    Hi Rob
    This is something i did on my iPhone 4 using the app ~ Spray Can 3.  It is a free app. It is very simple to use.  Basically it just a bunch of spray paint cans and you can do graffiti art on many different surfaces.  Hope you enjoy cause I know I did. 
    Thanks
    Aaron in Tampa.  

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Mon, 19 September 2011
    Ask Tii - AT&T going to Throttle users

    Hi Rob,

    I heard AT&T is going to start throttling data for their highest users. I just jail broke my iPhone two months ago, and I'm tethering with PDA net. Any indications what a " highest user " would be? I'm averaging about 5 to 6 gigabytes a month?

    Thanks 

    Lamer

    Hi Lamer,

    You would definitely be in their highest users group.  AT&T has said in the past the majority of their users - use much less than 2GB a month and anyone over 2GB is in their top 5% of users.  So I would imagine you are in their top 1%.  Sorry.

    There is always Sprint - Hopefully - that offers unlimitted and un-throttled bandwidth - for now.  Well again hopefully as far as the iPhone goes that is.

    Rob W

    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
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    Mon, 19 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0179
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0179
    Hey Rob thought you might like this. Used the percolator app from the iTunes app store. 
    Regards,
    Matt S
    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sun, 18 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0178
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0178

    Hi I'm Ava from Calgary. I'm eight. I drew this for you using sketchbook pro and a foamy pen thing my Dad bought for twenty dollars. I hope you like it!

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 17 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Problems updating Apps with Jailbroken iPhone

    Hi Rob

    I'm having a problem updating my apps from the app store on my jailbroker iPhone 4. The message is " cannot connect to itune store". I can connect to itune store for everything except to upgrade.

    I hope you can help me

    Thanks

    Fred

     

    Hi Fred,

    I need to ask a few questions.

    1. Did you try upgrading the apps on iTunes first and then doing a sync?

    2. Are you using any iTunes store apps you get via jailbreaking?  In other words do you have any pirated Apps?

    3. Are you getting the error message about not being able to connect the iTunes store on your iPhone via the iTunes app or from your computer?

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 17 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0177
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0177

    Hey Rob,

    I took this pic in a field down the road with my iPhone 4 camera. I
    added color effects with Photo fx and iDarkroom. Then I added the text
    with Scribeit! all on the phone. Emailing it was trickiest part
    because I assumed I could email from the camera app an return after
    getting the names of the photo apps.  It,however, was not saving a
    draft.

    You can see more of my iPhotography at http://bobseverns.tumblr.com

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 16 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0176
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0176

    Hey rob,

    Just thought I'd be creative today playing words with friends!

    I used words with friends to get the blue backround and then kept
    swapping tiles over and over until I got the ones I wanted!  Photoshop
    mobile added the border and I used photo chop to put the 2 pictures
    together.  Hope you like it!

    Also if anyone wants to play me, my username is bonneyt... Bring it!

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 15 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Is there an app to send incoming calls directly to voicemail

    Hi Rob,

     

    Do you know of any jailbreak apps that send a call directly to voice mail. Sort of a "do not disturb". Also, any apps that block individual numbers. I'm a newbie jail breaker.

     

    Thanks.

    Lamar

     

    Hi Lamar,

     

    There is a jailbreak app called - CallBar - that puts incoming calls in a small bar and keeps them from interupting what you are (angry birds) doing.  

     

    Then there is an app called - Call Blocker - Which sounds closer to what you want to do - it blocks calls from either All numbers or specific numbers (crazy Ex's).  

     

    You might also want to look at the service YouMail - which does not require jailbreaking.  This also alows for you sending people right to voicemail - it is a free service and they have an app that goes with it - Aptly named the YouMail App

     

    I would recommend starting off with YouMail to see if it does all that you want - and if not then add in the jailbreak apps above. 

     

    Regards,

    Rob W

     

     


    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[1]

    Thu, 15 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0175
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0175

    I used glow paint to make this picture. Hope you like it. 
    Neva from Wakarusa Indiana


    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 14 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Text to Speech app for reading websites.

    Hi Rob,

    I think one of your podcasts talked about an App that could read a web site to you. So it would basically turn the text on a web page into audio. I'm taking a class where I'm assigned lots of reading of long articles online. It would be oh so great if I could listen to these while I run or drive instead of having to sit still and read them.

    Yours truly, multitasker at heart

    Jennifier

     

     

    Hi Jennifer,

     

    I believe we were just talking about the Voice Over features built into to iOS 4.  That said there are a few different apps in the app store for doing Text to Speech for Websites:

     

    Knowtilus Pro 

     

    SpeakText

     

    Voice Reader Text to Speech

     

    TextToSpeech

     

    I only put up the link to the Knowtilus Pro app as that is one I own and have used.  So maybe I mentioned it on the show in the past.

     

    It works really well reading out a website from Text to Speech.  The voice is a little on the mechanical side - but it does a good job taking most any webpage and reading the text - including working for the Tii website.  

     

    One thing that separates it from many of the text to speech apps - is this one does not require copying and pasting the content of the site.  You just go to the URL and tap on "Say".  You can also have an option for a small video window showing a computer animated females head reading the text - Yes that is a little bit of fluff.  

     

    I really like that it works in the background - so you can find a long article on the web and start it reading and then put the app into the background and then go and do some other tasks.  

     

    It is not the cheapest App as it is $9.99 - but it works.  

     

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
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    Wed, 14 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0174
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0174

    Rob,

    I've embarked on a personal challenge to post an iPad powered sketch every day for 30 days.  This is the third in the series and is entitled "On Line".  I hope you enjoy it.  Anyone interested in monitoring my progress can do so at http://iszyverse.blogspot.com/.  This sketch was done in Brushes for the iPad on a first gen iPad. Thank for providing such an outstanding podcast!

    Regards
    Iszy Iszard

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 14 September 2011
    Tii - iTem 0190 - That is so uncool


    Click to listen to latest episode of the Today in iPhone Podcast


    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    The iLatch Ipad Case by Laura in Nashvile — Kickstarter

    Sprint court filing against AT&T merger suggests it will get iPhone

    Verizon airs iPad 2 commercial | TiPb

    Atari Arcade brings retro joystick

    The Mystery Of The 8MP iPhone 5 Sushi Picture | TechCrunch

    Apple rumored to unveil 3G-capable iPod touch this month

    Apple Seeks 'Product Security Manager'

    Chilean airplane crash located via Apple's Find My iPhone

    Atari Arcade is the $60 answer to iCade (review) -- Engadget

    iPad 3 to Have Thinner, Longer Lasting Battery

    Apple's iPhone 4 ship times slip ahead of iPhone 5 debut

    Blogger Finally Releases an iPhone App

    JPMorgan hikes iPad share of tablet market to 70.9% in 2011

    Lowe's rolling out 42,000 iPhones to use as payment systems

    Sprint Said to Plan Unlimited Data With IPhone - Bloomberg

    Sprint iPhone, unlimited data? Not for long | CNET News

    Internal Memo Suggests Sprint iPhone by October 15th » Sprintfeed

    Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 - Conan on TBS - YouTube

    Android apps much less profitable than iPhone apps

    Steve Jobs Tribute "We all are Steve" - YouTube

    Vodafone suggests Apple's iPhone 5 will come in 16GB, 32GB capacities

    Mobile operators will lose voice services to mobile platforms 

    'Apple's Deeper Mobile Play is Inevitable,' Says Latest visiongain Report

    Apple to muscle in on MVNO market? - The Register

    NBC for iPad 1.3.0 Update Brings Full Episode Streaming Video

    Snazzy iPhone Mod Illuminates Apple’s Logo | Wired.com

    Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 5? | Inc.com

    TNT for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store

    5 Ways to Dump Your Old Handset Before the iPhone 5

    Has the iPhone lost its cool? - The Washington Post

    Reed College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    Tii App

    PhotoWizard

    aaLuminate

    Blogger

    Space Inversion

    Cause of Death

    NBC for iPad

    TNT for iPad

    TBS for iPad

    Direct download: tii_0190.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:01am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 13 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0173
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0173
    Hi Rob
     
    I made TII a chocolate birthday cake using Cake Doodle on my iPad. It is an amazing app. My granddaughter loves it. You can make all types of cakes, - you add ingredients - cut up butter, squash strawberries, break eggs - then mix and into the oven. When it is cooked there are lots of decorating possibilities as you can see!.
     
    Happy 4th birthday for TII for the 29th April 2011.

    Keep up the good work.

    Jessica from Australia
    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Mon, 12 September 2011
    Tell Tii - Using Bose Headphone case as a stand
    Dear Rob.
    I remember some time ago you asked for suggestions on the ways to hold the iPhone on a plane (remember the barf bag stand, that never worked for me).  Well I travel every week, NJ to CO and often hold it (arm hurts after a while) or lay it flat on the table (leaning over it make the back hurt) while I listen with my Bose headphones.  Today it struck me! The Bose headphone case has two bumps for the earpieces that could serve and a nice back to rest the iPhone on for viewing.  Viola, it fits and stays put in the case.  If you have  a set of these, the pocket for the extra connectors is attached with Velcro so you can move it to make sure it holds your iPhone in place.  Sweet!!
    Edgar
    Somewhere between Newark and Denver at 35,000 feet
    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
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    Mon, 12 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0172
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0172

    Hi Rob,

    Made with the ArtRage iPad App: Tii Podcast Artwork

    Regards, 

    Carl B

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Sun, 11 September 2011
    Ask Tii - What do you expect for iPhone5 - From Inc.com

    I had a reporter from Inc.com ask me a few questions on what I thought the iPhone 5 would be like and some other questions with regards to business users. Below is his questions and my answers.  I will be talking more about the iPhone 5 in coming episodes.  

    1. What do you think will be 5-6 new features of the iPhone 5?


    1. Upgraded camera to an 8 Mega Pixel camera module.  In iOS 5 - Apple has added a few features that are focused on the camera - such as using the volume button as a shutter control and adding quick access to the camera from the lock screen - so an upgraded camera for the iPhone 5 that will be running iOS 5 seems to be a lock.

    2. Upgrade of the CPU to the A5 - which is the same processor in the iPad 2.   This follows last years process when the iPad 1 had the A4 Processor first and then when the iPhone 4 came out it also had the A4. Apple will also likely bump up internal ram from 512 MB to 1 GB - but likely will not even mention this.  Other than the CPU - Apple does not like to talk much about the internals of the iPhones. 

    3. For Business Travelers - especially on Verizon - the biggest upgrade will be in making it a true world phone.  With a chipset that allows for both CDMA and GSM use from the same phone.  This chip set is already in the Verizon iPhone 4 - but the Verizon iPhone 4 is not optimized to use both GSM and CDMA. The iPhone 5 - will be designed from the ground up to be a true world phone.  

    4.  Enhanced Voice Controls / Voice Recognition in iOS 5 - just for the iPhone 5.  This will take advantage of some features from their Siri acquisition and also from work with Nuance.  Expect much greater voice recognition and voice controls with the iPhone 5.  Something to be appreciated by the business person on the go.

    5. Enhanced Video out / HDMI out - through a dongle and Mirroring of the screen to an external projector - like with the iPad 2.

    6. It will NOT be an LTE / 4G phone.  LTE is just not widely available yet - especially when you look at the hand full of test markets that AT&T just has.  So at this point - it does not seem to make much sense for Apple to go with an LTE phone on Verizon or AT&T.  Plus with both of them restricting data usage - with an LTE smartphone you could burn through your monthly data cap in less than an hour.  


    2. For business users, is this going to be a no-brainer upgrade? Why or why not?


    Yes - Especially for those that travel internationally.  Having one phone that can work on any US or international carrier will make going to the iPhone 5 an easy decision.  Additionally the advanced voice control / recognition options are likely going to making working on the go easier and safer especially when driving.  

    3. What can a business user do to prep for the new model in terms of
    support in the workplace, expected costs, etc.?


    The biggest thing to do to save on costs at this point is to hold off upgrading to new handsets until the iPhone 5 is available.  If the goal of IT is to get everyone using the same handsets - then upgrading now just weeks before a new iPhone is available will mean companies will have to pay the full unsubsidized pricing for the iPhone 5.  

    Per migrating from an iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 5 - there really is not much to do - other than to make sure you keep backing up your phone on a regular basis.  Apple makes upgrading to a new phone drop dead simple. 

    The most important thing a business user can do - is get approval to purchase the next iPhone now.  It is likely going to be sold out or hard to get ahold of for many months when it does get released.  So if you want one early - best to get your approval ducks in a row now.  If you don't get approval until a few weeks after it is launched - you may not be getting one until sometime in 2012.  

    4. How has the Android OS encroached on the iPhone in terms of
    business features?


    I don't believe it has.  Supporting the iPhone in a business environment has been a focus of Apple.  From security features that have been added with each update of iOS to additional support for exchange. Including in iOS 5 - wirelessly sync'g Exchange tasks.  Also for IT departments - it is easier to support the one or two iPhone handsets and one version of iOS - then it is to support the 70+ handsets on Android and the half a dozen versions of Android OS.  

    On the Android front you hear now of more and more mal-ware and other security issues.  This is something you just don't have to deal with on the iOS side.  Add in all the different version of the Hardware manufacturer tweaks to the Android OS - and you get a greater and greater fragmentation of the Android ecosystem - which just means more work for IT managing all that.  


    5. Can Apple possibly keep the momentum going with each new iPhone in
    terms of capturing market share, etc.? How will they do that?



    Apple will also likely add Sprint to the list of carriers in the US that will get the iPhone.  Right now the iPhone 4 even though it is 14 months old is still the number one selling smartphone handset on both AT&T and Verizon.  The iPhone 5 will be the number one selling handset on AT&T, Verizon and now Sprint - thus increasing the number of units sold each quarter to new records.  

    I don't think Apple is overly focused on overall Market share.  But rather on increasing the numbers sold each quarter. Expect stock outages through out College basketball season.  

    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sun, 11 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0171
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0171

    Hi Rob,

    The following artwork is something simple for your podcast using Photoshop Mobile and Adobe Ideas on my iPod touch.


    Thanks. 

    Reguards,
    Austen S.

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 10 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Blocking Text Messages from Spammers
    Hi Rob,
     
    Yesterday I became the target of someone texting me that I don't know, and is eating up my number of texts.  I called At&t and their options were rather limited.  Change phone numbers or pay $4.95 a month to block up to 15 numbers.  Being the cheap bastard that I am I figured there might be an app for that.... not my cheapness, but blocking texts from your phone.  Ever heard of one??
    
    Steve
     
    Hi Steve,
    There are not apps for either - Blocking nor cheapness - I am sad to say.  Ok - well that is not 100% true - there is the Free App a Day App.
    Per Text Spam - Getting texts from someone that you do not want them from is a big issue - and that AT&T charges you to block spam texters is really a big load of @#$%.
    I can't speak per how every one of the 190+ carriers that has the iPhone deals with this. 
    (NOTE - if you are on a carrier other than AT&T and they have a better / free solution for blocking Texts - Please add a comment below.)
    Regards,
    Rob W

    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 10 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0170
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0170

    Dan used the app Drawing iPad

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 9 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0169
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0169

    Hi Rob
    Ava is seven and rendered this picture for you using the free version of sketchbook mobile on my 3 gs. I told her I'd buy the full version for her if you chose it!
    Regards, Dave in Calgary

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 8 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0168
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0168

    Hey Rob,

    I am not sure if you will use this, but I figured I would give it a shot. I drew this, not my 6 year old, so you can see my art skills. 

    I used Draw Free for iPad to make this 

    Barely

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 8 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Did you recommend a domain name registry?

    Rob,

    Did you recommend a company for domain name registry in the last few podcasts? I am wading thru all the different companies and options and remember you talking about registering domains in your children's names. I'm digging thru the Tii archives and cant find the episode... can you please point me in the right direction? 

    Regards,

    Scott

    Hi Scott,

    Yes - it is a sponsor to the show - Hover -   go to http://tii.hover.com to get 10% off your orders. 

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:general -- posted at: 12:43pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 7 September 2011
    Ask Tii - Making iOS device safe for school use

    Hello Rob,
    The schools are afraid of texting, Facebook, cheating using google. Is there a way to use assignment books, ebooks, calendars memos in a way that schools would accept?

    Sincerely,
    Cindy Eisele

    Hi Cindy,

    Absolutely.  And it is pretty easy at that.
    First you should set up an iPad or iOS device where you can restrict access to install new apps.  
    To do that go to the Settings App - then General - then select Restrictions.  You will need a passcode set up for this.  Make sure you note it somewhere safe.  If you forget it - only doing a complete factory restore will get you access to change anything.  
    Next you can turn off access to Safari, Youtube, the Camera, Facetime, iTunes and Ping.
    So by doing this you could restrict the access to just the apps you install and want the students to use. 
    You can also restrict your wifi network to block facebook and other sites - and let them use safari.
    So there are ways to make the iPad school safe.  
    Does this mean they will not figure a way around it - no - some are going to be too smart for their own good.  
    But overall you can make an iOS device school friendly if needed and very easily at that.
    Rob W

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
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    Wed, 7 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0167
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0167

    Hi Rob,

    From your website I grabbed a picture of you in the queue to pick up the new iPad. 


    I used ToonPAINT (app) to generate the MagiSketch. 

    I used Photogene (app) to insert the white frame, blue background, and thought cloud with "Tii Baby!"

    I used PB Lite (app) to insert the snowflake. 

    I used DoodleBuddy (app) to paint in the Tii text, then add a world globe for good measure.

    Regards,

    Gregory

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 6 September 2011
    Ask Tii - AT&T policy for early upgrades

    Hi Rob,

    With the new iPhone hopefully being released right around the corner what is ATT's policy towards purchasing if you still have until August 2012 before completing your contract?

    Do they give you any help at all?

    Regards,

    Steve R

     

    Hi Steve,

    First thing you should do is check your status for an upgrade on your iPhone by calling *639# - (Which is *NEW#)

     


     

    Once you hit call - you will see the following Message:

     

     

    What is supposed to be a short time later (your results may vary) you will get a text message sent to you that will look something like this:

     

     

    This message will let you know when you can upgrade to a new iPhone at no additional cost, along with what the cost would be now to upgrade.  Above is the message I received when I checked on July 31st 2011.  I just sent another request and once it comes in I will see if there is any difference and update. 

     

    Please note when you are able to upgrade is not just based on a fixed date for all customers - how much your monthly plan is will effect when you are eligilble to upgrade at no cost - so make sure you check from your phone. 

     

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 6:30pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 6 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0166
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0166

    Rob

    I did this by taking a screenshot of the tii app and then used the Photoshop Express app to crop, rotate, soft convert to B&W, add rainbow effect, halftone and round border.

    Enjoy,

    Sergio

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 6 September 2011
    Tii - iTem 0189 - Mark Hearn of SprintFeed.com


    Click to listen to latest episode of the Today in iPhone Podcast


    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    The iLatch Ipad Case by Laura in Nashvile — Kickstarter

    The iPad wars: HP TouchPad sale burns Apple's foes - Computerworld Blogs

    Scosche unveils RDTX pro portable radiation detector for iPhone - SlashGear

    Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype at a Bar, Says Report |  Wired.com

    Download iOS 5 Beta 7 iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

    Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 7 to Developers | Cult of Mac

    Sprint Changing ETFs Starting September 9th » Sprintfeed

    Apple loses another unreleased iPhone (exclusive) - CNET News

    Clearance iPad Accessories - Apple Store (U.S.)

    Griffin Launches Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer

    iOS 5 Beta 7 Will Expire On October 20 — CydiaHelp

    Sony CEO Howard Stringer

    Apple’s iPad Growth Curve Just Keeps Getting Steeper - AllThingsD

    Is the iPhone 5 an EPIC FAIL if it isn’t 4G? » Sprintfeed

    Apple Stonewalls San Francisco Police on Alleged Lost iPhone 5 Prototype

    That New "Lost iPhone" Story Was A Bunch Of BS, Say San Francisco Police

    $700 HTC Jetstream Tablet? | Fast Company

    Apple investigator accused of leading fake police iPhone 5 search - SlashGear

    Police assisted Apple in search of man's home - CNN.com

    iTWire - Vodafone Australia set to offer Apple’s 3G iPad 2 in “the coming weeks”

    Best Buy anticipating iPhone 5 for Sprint, preorders starting next month

    Samsung Galaxy Tab sold just 20,000 out of 1m shipped

    Contradicting early reports, SF police helped Apple search for lost iPhone 5

    Deutsche Telekom confirms iPhone 5 reservations | 9to5Mac 

    Apple iPhone 5 pre-orders being taken by Germany's Deutsche Telekom

    Atari to Release an Official Atari Arcade Joystick for iPad - Mac Rumors

    Atari Arcade-Duo Powered Joystick | Discovery Bay Games

     

    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    Tii App

    Pictureshow

    GrandCanyon

    aaLuminate

    Evernote

    Surviving High School

     

    Direct download: tii_0189.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:55am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Mon, 5 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0165
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0165

    Hi Rob,

    I used brushes to create this artwork for the show. 

    Regards,

    Robert B

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sun, 4 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0164
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0164


    Hi Rob,
    I created this piece in Sketchbook Pro for the iPad.
    I hope you enjoy!

    Iszy Iszard
    www.iszard.com

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Sat, 3 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0163
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0163

    Hi Rob,

    I used doodle glow HD to create this artwork.

    Regards,

    Matt S

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 2 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0162
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0162
    Hi Rob,
    This was done with percolator and picture show ..have a great day
    Regards,
    Tash in Australia

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 2 September 2011
    Interview with Mark Hearn from SprintFeed.com

    I just posted up an interview I did with Mark Hearn from Sprintfeed.com  

    You can hear the interview in the player in the upper right of the site.  

    I will also put this up on Ep 189 when it goes live - but VIP members have access now to the interview. 

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Direct download: Tii_Int_SprintFeed.mp3
    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 10:26am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Thu, 1 September 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0161
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0161
    Hi Rob,

    I can't draw for ..  but just for fun here is something I did while playing with the app called Glowing Art.
    Andre V
    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 31 August 2011
    iOS 5 Beta 7 now available

    Per the post title - iOS 5 Beta 7 is now available.  Do the OTA update from iOS 5 Beta 6.  

    I will update this post as I get more info on what is new / changed. 

    UPDATE1 - Make sure you update to iTune 10.5 Beta 7. Before doing the updateto iOS 5 Beta 7.

    Rob W

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 11:05pm EDT
    Comments[0]

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