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  • Wed, 30 November 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0201
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0201

    Hi Rob,
    I created this artwork with PerfectPhoto and PhotoWizard on my iPod touch.
    I made the leaf photo with my cannon camera.

    Regards,
    - Ben

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

    Tue, 29 November 2011
    Tell Tii - Location Based Reminders and battery drain
    Hi Rob,
     
    I noticed something on my iPhone 4S that I wanted to share.  I don't have battery issues with my iPhone 4S but I do notice that sometimes the battery seems to run down quicker.    
     
    When I create a reminder using the new iOS reminder app.  If I create a location based reminder such as "Pick up eggs" and ask Siri to remind me when I get home.  The reminder uses location services to accomplish this task.  When the reminder pop's up, I may quickly close the app because I was doing something else.  This is when I noticed that the location service arrow on the top of the iOS screen stays constantly on, until I actually check off the task as complete.   
     
    If you fail to mark a location based reminder complete for a long time, the location service is constantly on.  At least this is what seems to happen based on the purple arrow on top of the screen. 
     
    Maybe this has something to do with the battery issues people are noticing.  Not everyone uses location based reminders but for those who do, they may be draining their batteries until they mark the task completed. 
     
    Regards,
    Damian C
    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:30am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 25 November 2011
    iOS5 Tip - LED Flashes for Alerts

    In iOS 5 there are three ways to be notified of an alert.  You can have an audio alert or a vibrating alert and there is also now visual alerts via flashing of the LED.   

     

    This third option is new in iOS 5 and it is turned off by default.  To turn it on go to

     

    Settings --> General --> Accessibility --> LED Flash for Alerts .  And then turn "ON" 

     

    Sadly at this time it is not customizeable, where you could have different flash patters - like you can for vibrations.  Nor can you pick and choose which contacts get the flash alerts.  Hopefully those options will be added in the future. 

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 11:20pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Wed, 23 November 2011
    Tii - iTem 0200 - What Does Prefer really mean


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

     

     

    Links Mentioned in this episode:

    iPhone - AppleCare+

    AT&T's iPhone 4S is Tops for Web Browsing

    Hackers modify iPhone 4S to run on T-Mobile

    4S - Steps on How to Unlock

    iPhone 4S owners complain of persistent echo

    iPhone 4s, echo Apple Support Communities

    Android app revenue is 7% of iPhone's - Fortune

    Kindle Fire getting shoppers hotter than iPad?

    A human review of the Kindle Fire – Marco.org

    Non-Apple Tablets Maintain Small Market Share

    Production starts for iPad 3 QXGA display

    iPad 3 To Get Thinner, Have Sharper Display - Forbes

    Black Friday teaser

    Samsung Sends Up Apple

    Apple allows subscription-based iPad gaming - TUAW

     

     

    Apps Mentioned in this episode:

    Tii App

    Garageband

    WordFoto

    Orchestra To Do

    iXpenseit

    YouTubeToMP3 - Cydia

    Wizzard Media Apps

    Direct download: tii_0200.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:58am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 22 November 2011
    User-Defined Keyboard Shortcuts in iOS 5.x

    One issues with the Auto correct is when Apple constantly replaces a word or name you type with one it thinks you meant.  This is really bad for some people with thier last name or first name.  For instance I go by "Rob" - but iOS autocorrect constanlty tries to change it to "Ron".

     

    Well with iOS 5.x there is help.  It is via the customized keyboard shortcuts.  To access these go to:

     

    Settings -->  General --> Keyboard --> Add New Shortcut

     

    Note most examples you may see are for short accronyms like "omw" that when you type it iOS 5 replaces it with "on my way".

     

    But again I find it very usual where each time I try entering a word that Apple will change on me with autocorrect - to go in and add that word to the short cut list.  Thus overriding the Autocorrect feature for that word.  I did it right off the bat for "rob" and "walch" and now iOS does not try to change my name to the wrong spelling.  

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

    Tue, 22 November 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0200
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0200

    Hi Rob,

    I created this using Wordfoto.

    Regards,

    Tash

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

    Fri, 18 November 2011
    PR Lesson for Developers - How not to promote your App - Faking interest

    Half of the work in developing an App is promoting said App.  And where I can I like to help out Devs.  One way is saying what to do, but what is more fun is saying what not to do - by showing an example. 

     

    The following is an email I received today. 

     

    Hello,

    My name is Oliver and I have developed an app that I think will interest you and your users/followers/viewers. I am sure you receive a lot of mail but my app is truly unique. With your device camera you are able to manipulate the graphics and even place yourself in the midst of all the action. Likewise with the sound, samples can be recorded and edited into the game. Redacted is intensely customizable game with limitless possibilities.

    If you can find the time then I would be very interested to hear what your thoughts are on the game and it?s core design mechanics. Below is a link for your convenience:

    Redacted

    P.S. Big fan of your site/channel/blog

    Best Regards,
    Oliver 

     

    Oh so many issues with this one.  Let me comment on this in Blue.

     

    Hello,

     

    Don't start an email with just hello - find out the persons name. No first name is a big red flag I am being spammed.  

     

     

    My name is Oliver and I have developed an app that I think will interest you and your users/followers/viewers.

     

    My users/followers/viewers ???  Take some time to figure out what type of producer someone is.  For me it is obviously listeners.  Not "users", Not "followers" and definitely not "viewers".  

     

     

    I am sure you receive a lot of mail but my app is truly unique.

     

    Yes - Yes I do get a lot of mail - but at this point I am not thinking about his unique app - maybe his uniquely bad email - but not his unique app.


     

     

    P.S. Big fan of your site/channel/blog

     

    Best Regards,
    Oliver 

     
    Saying he is a big fan of my site/channel/blog - is so disingenuous.  Above he clearly showed he did not even know the format of my content - and now says he is a big fan.  I call BS.  Don't BS the media channels you reach out to.  And if don't say your a fan - show you are a fan - say something in the email only a fan would know.  

     

    Again the amount of time you put into promoting your app should be equal to or greater than that you put into developing the app.  And part of that work is researching the blogger / podcaster / youtuber you are reaching out to.  Content producers are busy creating content - and if you have something interesting and you present it honestly - there is a good chance you will get some coverage.  But doing what Oliver did is a complete waste of everyones time.   Well except in this case it did make good fodder for the show. 

    Category:general -- posted at: 8:53pm EDT
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    Fri, 18 November 2011
    Ask Tii - Is the 5GB of Storage for iCloud per device or iTunes account?

    Hi Rob,

    My question is this

    I run 2 iPhone 4 & 1 iPod touch on 1 iTunes account.  Will we be getting 5 gig of storage per device or 5 gig of storage per iTunes account when ios5 & the icloud goes live next week?

    Cheers

    Craig L

    Liverpool England  

     
    Hi Craig,
    It is one chunk of 5GB per iTunes account - so if you have 1, 2 , 3 or more iOS devices and macs associated with that account - you still just get the 5GB for the single iTunes account.  
    Regards,
    Rob W
    Category:vip_ask_tii -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
    Comments[0]

    Fri, 18 November 2011
    Tii - iTem 0199 - Game Set Match


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

    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    iOS 5.0.1 Software Update now live

    What's Wrong With Apple's iOS 5.0.1 Update? 

    The 5 biggest gripes so far about the iPhone 4S - CNN.com

    iOS 5 hides an Android-like autocorrect keyboard bar - 9to5Mac

    Mac News: iTunes Store: Apple Strikes Up Match

    Hover Tutorial on Domain Transfers 

    iPhone 4S chaos in Hong Kong - Fortune Tech

    iPhone apps: A DIY skill that's in big demand

    Standford iPad and iPhone course - iTunesU

    Stanford's latest iPhone and iPad apps course now free on iTunes U

    Sprint pushes SIM lock to iPhone 4S customers - Engadget

    msnbc video: Annie Leibovitz says go for the iPhone

    Amazon Kindle Fire: The reviews are in - Fortune Tech

    The Death Of The Spec | TechCrunch

    Qualcomm Gobi 4000 Platform for 4G LTE Connectivity

    Android leads the way in mobile malware - CNET News

    Android Security Threats Surge With Infected ‘Angry Birds’

    U.S. Kids Looking Forward to “iHoliday” 2011 | Nielsen Wire

    Google fixes Gmail iOS app - CNET Reviews

    Listen to This Drunk Idiot Call 911 About His Broken iPhone

     

    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    Tii App

    Photo Wizard

    Bibilicious

    Abacas Cadabra

    Freelance Classifieds

    HomeBudget with Sync

    Mint

    Ynav

    MyClips

    iConProject

    AirPrint Activator

    Printopia

    Direct download: tii_0199.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:04am EDT
    Comments[1]

    Thu, 17 November 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0199
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0199

    Hi Rob,

    This is my latest and, I think greatest work. I created it with, my all-time favorite app: PhotoWizard. Hope you like it.

    Regards,

    Ben.

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

    Mon, 14 November 2011
    How to use Siri to access shortcuts to specific settings

    If you don't want to create shortcut icons on your homepages for your settings.  You can still use Siri to access the short cuts.

     

    To do this create a contact in the contacts app with first name per the Preference short cut below.  

     

    Then for the Website URL for that contact put in the code next to the Shortcut name below.  That is it - nothing more.

     

    So for example for Airplane Mode - you would create a contact with "Airplane Mode" for the first name.  Then for the Website URL you would enter "refs:root=AIRPLANE_MODE"  With the case as shown.  Case does matter.  That is all you would enter for that contact - First Name and Website Info.  Then Tap "Done"

     

    Previously if you asked Siri to Turn Airplane Mode On - she would have replied "I'm Sorry, I'm Afraid I can't do that" 

     

    Now simply ask Siri to "Show Airplane Mode Contact".  Siri will now say "Ok here is the contact" and then just tap on "prefs:root=AIRPLA..." and in this case it will take you to the settings screen and turn airplane mode on.  

     

    The one downside of Siri shortcuts - is that they do not work when in airplane mode - so you will not be able to use any of the others when in Airplane mode.  But still this is a quick shortcut to get to the settings - rather than having to try to find where on your iOS device you hid those shortcut icons or the settings app.


    Preference Shortcuts

    About — prefs:root=General&path=About
    Accessibility — prefs:root=General&path=ACCESSIBILITY
    Airplane Mode On — prefs:root=AIRPLANE_MODE
    Auto-Lock — prefs:root=General&path=AUTOLOCK
    Brightness — prefs:root=Brightness
    Bluetooth — prefs:root=General&path=Bluetooth
    Date & Time — prefs:root=General&path=DATE_AND_TIME
    FaceTime — prefs:root=FACETIME
    General — prefs:root=General
    Keyboard — prefs:root=General&path=Keyboard
    iCloud — prefs:root=CASTLE
    iCloud Storage & Backup — prefs:root=CASTLE&path=STORAGE_AND_BACKUP
    International — prefs:root=General&path=INTERNATIONAL
    Location Services — prefs:root=LOCATION_SERVICES
    Music — prefs:root=MUSIC
    Music  Equalizer — prefs:root=MUSIC&path=EQ
    Music Volume Limit — prefs:root=MUSIC&path=VolumeLimit
    Network — prefs:root=General&path=Network
    Nike + iPod — prefs:root=NIKE_PLUS_IPOD
    Notes — prefs:root=NOTES
    Notification — prefs:root=NOTIFICATIONS_ID
    Phone — prefs:root=Phone
    Photos — prefs:root=Photos
    Profile — prefs:root=General&path=ManagedConfigurationList
    Reset — prefs:root=General&path=Reset
    Safari — prefs:root=Safari
    Siri — prefs:root=General&path=Assistant
    Sounds — prefs:root=Sounds
    Software Update — prefs:root=General&path=SOFTWARE_UPDATE_LINK
    Store — prefs:root=STORE
    Twitter — prefs:root=TWITTER
    Usage — prefs:root=General&path=USAGE
    VPN — prefs:root=General&path=Network/VPN
    Wallpaper — prefs:root=Wallpaper
    Wi-Fi — prefs:root=WIFI

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
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    Sun, 13 November 2011
    Tell Tii - How to Create Icons for Shortcuts for Specific Settings

    Hi Rob,

     

    I was reading a post about how you could create shortcuts using siri and contacts which is cool but it is limited and seems like in many cases it still takes more time than just clicking the program icons. Then I was thinking, wouldn't it be cool to just have an icon on your iphone/ipad homescreen that was a shortcut to various system settings, programs, contacts etc using the available url schemes. This is obviously a work around but is still faster than anything that I've seen.

     

    1. Go to the website ( tinyurl.com ) or similar service. Create links for all of the url scheme shortcuts that you want and copy the links down in your iphone/ipad notes program.

    Preference Shortcuts

    About — prefs:root=General&path=About
    Accessibility — prefs:root=General&path=ACCESSIBILITY
    Airplane Mode On — prefs:root=AIRPLANE_MODE
    Auto-Lock — prefs:root=General&path=AUTOLOCK
    Brightness — prefs:root=Brightness
    Bluetooth — prefs:root=General&path=Bluetooth
    Date & Time — prefs:root=General&path=DATE_AND_TIME
    FaceTime — prefs:root=FACETIME
    General — prefs:root=General
    Keyboard — prefs:root=General&path=Keyboard
    iCloud — prefs:root=CASTLE
    iCloud Storage & Backup — prefs:root=CASTLE&path=STORAGE_AND_BACKUP
    International — prefs:root=General&path=INTERNATIONAL
    Location Services — prefs:root=LOCATION_SERVICES
    Music — prefs:root=MUSIC
    Music  Equalizer — prefs:root=MUSIC&path=EQ
    Music Volume Limit — prefs:root=MUSIC&path=VolumeLimit
    Network — prefs:root=General&path=Network
    Nike + iPod — prefs:root=NIKE_PLUS_IPOD
    Notes — prefs:root=NOTES
    Notification — prefs:root=NOTIFICATIONS_ID
    Phone — prefs:root=Phone
    Photos — prefs:root=Photos
    Profile — prefs:root=General&path=ManagedConfigurationList
    Reset — prefs:root=General&path=Reset
    Safari — prefs:root=Safari
    Siri — prefs:root=General&path=Assistant
    Sounds — prefs:root=Sounds
    Software Update — prefs:root=General&path=SOFTWARE_UPDATE_LINK
    Store — prefs:root=STORE
    Twitter — prefs:root=TWITTER
    Usage — prefs:root=General&path=USAGE
    VPN — prefs:root=General&path=Network/VPN
    Wallpaper — prefs:root=Wallpaper
    Wi-Fi — prefs:root=WIFI

    (Short cut list via idownloadblog)

     

    2. On your iphone or ipad go into settings and turn off your wifi and cellular data. It's important to not have any connection to the internet.

     

    3. After you've turned off the data connections, open up the task manager and close out the safari app to remove it from memory, then open up safari. You'll have some alert boxes pop up, just close them, then paste in your tinyurl shortcut and press go. Close some more alert boxes and now your tinyurl link will be loaded into safari. You won't see anything on the screen, but it is loaded to the point where you can now click on the button where you can create an icon on the homescreen for the tinyurl link that you just loaded.

     

    4. After you complete the 3rd step a white icon will be on your home screen with whatever you named it. Do this same thing for all of your shortcuts before turning on the data connections.

     

    5. Turn your data connections on and start clicking on your icons. Safari will open up with the tinyurl which will transfer you to your shortcut.
     

    Regards,

    Dee Jay S

     

     

    Hi Dee Jay,

     

    Thanks for the tip.  I had also seen the tutorial / post on how to do this with the app IconProject over on iDownloadblog.com.  But this is a nice way to do it with out having to buy the IconProject App.  

     

    For those that are looking for prettier looking iCons - you might want to check out the App iConProject.  

     

    Regards,

    Rob W


    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Fri, 11 November 2011
    Ask Tii - Is there anything special I should do before updating iOS to the latest version?

    Hi Rob,

    Is there anything special I should do before updating iOS to version 5.0.1? 

    Thanks

    Bobby D

     

     

    Hi Bobby,

    Every time there has been a new version of iOS - there have been a small - usually a very very very small percentage of users that have had issues with the upgrade.  Every time.  However I think if you follow the instructions below - you will greatly reduce your chance of being one of these people.   

     

    The following is what I recommend before updating to any new versions of iOS.

     

    1.  Wait at least 1 week after an update is out before you update.  Ideally wait until after my next episode - as I will let you know of any major issues. 

     

    2. Back up your iOS device with your computer.  Yes I know many now back up with iCloud - and you can do a backup with it as well.  But you definitely want to make sure you back up on the computer.

     

    3. After you back up to your computer - open up iTunes and go to "Preferences" and then to "Devices".  There you see a box with your iOS devices backups listed.  Confirm you see the one you just did with "Today" and the time next to it - in the list.  This is one reason to back up on your computer - it is easy to confirm the back up is there - plus it is faster to restore from back up from your computer if needed.  

     

    4. Force Quit every open App on your iOS device.  To force quit an app - double tap on the home button - this will display the tray with those apps that are active.  Hold down on one of them until it starts to wiggle.  Then tap on the Red X in the upper Left corner of the App icon.  This is not deleting the app - it is just force quiting the app. 

     

    5. After all of the Apps have been force quitted. Go to Settings --> General --> Reset --> Reset Network Settings.  I like this option as it reboots the iOS device and seems to clear up any issues with your network connection.  Which you want to make sure you have a good connection when downloading the upgrade. You may need to re-log into your Wifi Hot spot if you have a Wifi only device.  

     

    6. After the iOS device is fully rebooted and you confirm it is connected via Wifi or 3G (But I highly recommend Wifi) you will need to connect the device to a power supply.  While the downloads are much smaller than the past non-Over-the-air updates - you still need to be conntect via a power source - as network congestion can cause the upgrade procedure to talk a long time. 

     

    7. Next go to  Settings --> General --> Software Update.  Then if the update is availalbe you will see a description of what the Update addresses.  And below that you will see a button "Download and Install".  

     

    8. After it downloads - Tap "Install" or just let it be and in a few seconds after the download is complete it will start the download process.  

     

    As always Jailbreakers and Unlockers should avoid the latest version of iOS as it often takes weeks or even months before a good reliable Un-Tethered jailbreak is available and usualy a bit longer for the Unlock. 

     

    It is always best to wait a week to 10 days before trying to upgrade - the first couple of days should really really be avoided if at all possible.  With over 200 Milion iOS devices out there - when they all try to upgrade - it can and has been an issue.  And again every iOS update has seen some small percentage of users with issues.  But if you follow the steps above you should be able to greatly reduce the chance you will have an issue.

     

    Regards,

    Rob W

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 11:11am EDT
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    Thu, 10 November 2011
    iOS 5.0.1 is now available

    iOS 5.0.1 is now available as an over the air update for anyone with iOS 5.0 installed.

    First make sure you do a back up.  

    Then to install the new version goto Settings --> General --> Software Update 

    Then tap "Download and Install"

    After it downloads tap install or just let it be and it will install on its own.  

    As mentioned on Ep 198 - this fixes bugs effecting battery life and adds multitasking gestures to the original iPad.

    It also resolves bugs with documents and iCloud, Plus improved voice recoginition for Australian users.  

    Even though the overall update (40 MB) is much much smaller than the old updates (>650 MB) - you should still make sure you have a good wifi connection for the download / update and that your iOS device is fully charged and / or plugged into power.  Depending on how many people are doing the update when you are - past experience shows it can be a slow process.

    My recommendation - if you are not having battery issues - is to just wait until early next week (November 15th) after ep 199 of Tii comes out before updating.  

    And as always - Jailbreaker and Unlockers - STAY AWAY from this update. 

    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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    Thu, 10 November 2011
    Tii - iTem 0198 - Adobe Admits Steve Jobs was Right


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

     

    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    Battery Issues confirmed by Apple with iOS 5.

    C Spire Wireless pre-register

    AirPrint Activator v2.1b1 « Netputing

    COAT Mourns Passing of Steve Jobs

    Kindle Fire vs. iPad heats up for holiday shoppers - ZDNet

    retrevo - blog post by Tii

    Apple Testing Siri On Devices Other Than the iPhone 4S

    iOS 5 Hidden Panorama Mode Revealed 

    how to enable panoramic mode without jailbreaking | 9to5Mac 

    New Case Device Adds Dual SIMs To iPhone 4 | TechCrunch

    Access The Hidden Field Test App For iPhone | Cult of Mac

    Adobe abandons mobile Flash

    Consumer Reports Recommends IPhone After Apple Fixes Antenna

    icloud Control Panel on Windows XP also

     

     

    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    Tii App

    Garageband

    Brushes

    Typedrawing

    Biblicious

    Abacus Cadabra

    Display out - Cydia

    Softsign

    Direct download: tii_0198.mp3
    Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:10am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 8 November 2011
    Tell Tii - Upgrade moved earlier for AT&T iPhone 4S

    Hi Rob,

    Just wanted to tell you that AT&T moved my upgrade eligibility date
    up, and I'm going to My local Appe Store today after work to pick up
    my 4S.

    Initially my upgrade date was November 16th, and I was patiently
    waiting.  But I was eligible immediately when I dialed *639# on a whim
    yesterday!  At 9 pm last night I reserved one from Apple Store app for
    pick up today.

    I know you also had to wait till late November...hope you get your 4S
    soon, if you haven't!

    Will be looking forward to listening the next show.

    Best Regards,

    Emiko

     

    Hi Emiko,

    Thanks for the heads up.  I just checked and I to am now eligible for the upgrade.  Which previously was saying Nov 25th.  Now it is just the $18 upgrade fee.  Before it was $250 + $18.  

    So yes - off to AT&T store this week to get the 64 GB white iPhone 4S.  If they have it in stock.

    Thanks for the heads up.

    Rob W


    Category:vip_iPhone -- posted at: 3:51pm EDT
    Comments[1]

    Mon, 7 November 2011
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0198
    iOS Artwork - iTem 0198

    Hi Rob, 

    My name is blue, and I'm a huge fan!
    Figured I would give a go at the episode art. This piece was done in brushes, and TypeDrawing.

    Love the show. 

    Regards,
    Blue

    Category:vip_Artwork -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT
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    Thu, 3 November 2011
    Apple Admits Battery issues for some iOS 5 users

    As mentioned on ep 197 - there were reports of some users having battery drain issues - and a proposed fix.  Turn off the update time zone option in Location services.  Apple has now admited to the batter issue saying the following.

     

     

    "A small number of customers have reported lower-than-expected battery life on iOS 5 devices," Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison said in a statement. "We have found a few bugs that are affecting battery life, and we will release a software update to address those in a few weeks."

    Expect more on this in the near future. 

    Category:breaking news -- posted at: 11:10am EDT
    Comments[3]

    Wed, 2 November 2011
    Tell Tii - Changing iOS5's Default Voice.

    Hi Rob:
     

    iOS 5's default voice for English is Nuance Vocalizer Samantha.  

     

    You can get a higher quality voice Jill.  

     

    Go to Settings> General> Accessibility>VoiceOver and turn "Use Compact Voice" off.  

     

    Stay connected to wifi, best plugged in, after a while system will download Jill as your default voice.  

     

    If you decide you don't like the voice just turn " use compact voice" back on.  

     

    Regards,

    Jim, East Lansing


    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 1 November 2011
    Tell Tii - How to get an iPhone 4 with iOS5 to read a text message with Voiceover
    Hi Rob,  
     
    I enjoy having messages and other notifications read to me while driving, but have not purchased the 4s Siri and have not had luck with apps like drivesafe.ly or textndrive.  Here is how to Enable this functionality on iPhone 4 running ios5.   
     
    Turn on notifications for mail in notification settings. Make sure the toggles for show preview and show on lock screen are selected.
     
    In accessibility settings under settings then general, select voiceover menu but keep voiceover off.  Turn on speak selection toggle. At bottom of VoiceOver select triple click home and select the toggle VoiceOver option.
     
    When ready to have mail and notifications read, shut off display then click home 3x.  When you want to use iPhone again and stop this feature, click 3x again. 
     
    Regards
    Rick Aranson 
    Category:vip_iOS -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
    Comments[0]

    Tue, 1 November 2011
    Tii - iTem 0197 - SIRI Breaks Free


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

    Links Mentioned in this Episode:

    Apple's iPhone 4S now available in additional launch countries

    Yes, Prisoners Carry iPhones in Their 

    Apple reportedly investigating iPhone 4S battery drain - CNET News

    iPhone 4S Battery Life Problems Befuddle Apple Engineers, Owners

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    Sketchbook Pro

    My Travel Coach

    Active Spectrum

    Bluetooth Mode - Cydia

    Smart Folders for Mail - Cydia

    The Nerd Code

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