Hi_Rob,
I created this artwork with a combination of Photoshop Touch and Photowizard.
Regards,
Ben (iosstuffandreviews.com).
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Transcript for Episode 252
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With Christmas coming up - here is a quick tip for keeping your kids in line - I think I mentioned it before so long timers bare with me. Get a free conference call line - say at k7.net for example - and then put the number in your iPhone with the contact as Santa. Add in a picture of Santa for the contact. Then set up your call in number with a recording saying it is Santa's Naughty and Nice line. And when you kids are acting up or acting good. on your iPhone activate siri and say - Call Santa - and it will dial away for you. It is a nice little Free tip you can do to help around the holidays. It is amazing what impact it has on your young kids when they see Sanata's picture pop up on your iPhone. They really do act much better rather quickly.
Do you use the instagram app or should I say did you use it past tense. Yeah - Well this next item is for you. Quote I’m writing this today to let you know we’re listening and to commit to you that we will be doing more to answer your questions, fix any mistakes, and eliminate the confusion, As we review your feedback and stories in the press, we’re going to modify specific parts of the terms to make it more clear what will happen with your photos. Legal documents are easy to misinterpret. unquote Kevin Systrom Instagram co-founder.
quote Some or all of the Service may be supported by advertising revenue. To help us deliver interesting paid or sponsored content or promotions, you agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you. If you are under the age of eighteen (18), or under any other applicable age of majority, you represent that at least one of your parents or legal guardians has also agreed to this provision (and the use of your name, likeness, username, and/or photos (along with any associated metadata)) on your behalf. # You acknowledge that we may not always identify paid services, sponsored content, or commercial communications as such. unquote
Because You know I can see how quote without any compensation to you unquote and quote if you are under the age of 18 unquote can be misinterpreted. Problem for Instagram is that people did not misinterpret the new terms - but rather actually read them.
So what Instagram and Facebook were doing is allowing it where any photo you upload they can sell without having to compensate you. Think the largest online stock photo library - where no one that uploaded the photos gets paid - just Facebook and Instagram - Brilliant. Or I mean - EVIL.
So let me know based on the new Terms in place are you sticking with Instagram or are you giving it up - and if so - what apps are you using in its place?
206-666-6364 thats 206-moon-dog or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com.
And an Update on this - Seems the user revolt hit Facebook and Instagram hard enough for them to say ooooppps we messed up - we are changing the terms of service again.
Still let me know if you jumped ship or not.
If you have an iPhone 5 or an iPad Mini - Apple has just released iOS 6.0.2 update - which you can get by going to the Settings App - then General - then Software update and you can do an over the air update. As always I do recommend you force quit out of all open apps - and then do a sync and backup. Once you do that - then go to settings app - then general - then reset - then reset network settings. Once your device reboots - make sure you have a good wifi connection and then do your update. Now this update is to fix issues with Wifi - so you may not be able to get a wifi connection - in which case connect your iOS device to your computer via your lightening connector and update via the computer. I don't recommend updating over LTE - as it will eat up a nice chunk of your bandwidth limit.
Apple also just released iOS 6.1 beta 4. Now one article I read said this might mean we will get iOS 6.1 Gold Master for public release before the end of the year.
I really don't think that will happen - as Apple basically will be shutting down over the holidays - so I really don't see them doing a major update right before all the help goes home for the holidays - that would be kind of stupid. Now not saying it can't happen - just saying it better not happen. Plus Apple just lopped off some heads for iOS 6 issues - can't imagine to many people in Apple would be pushing for or allowing a major release anytime before Jan 7th.
Nothing New in iOS 6.1 beta 4 that I have seen quickly looking it over - but I was looking on an iPhone 4.
If anyone finds anything new and exciting in beta 4 let me know.
Thanks to many on this next one - which would be funny if it was not so sad. And this is one that just really goes out and highlights the issue Apple has with iOS Maps and that is the perception issue - and ok - maybe some technical issues to boot - and this story is one many probably heard about as it had gone main stream - again adding to the perception issue. It is the story about a police department in Australia that is warning iOS users not to use the Maps app in iOS 6 - because it has been sending people to a remote wilderness location 70 kilometers away instead of the town of Mildura. Problem is people have been stranded for up to 24 hour without food and water. Think the 2nd crocodile dondee movie. And again the Perception issue grows. Because even after Apple fixes / fixed this issue there will not be has not been wide spread news of the fix - just the memory of the issue. Eddy Que might be asking himself what has he gotten himself into.
Into the email bag - Hi Rob, I thought this was interesting, that Apple may try and acquire TomTom. It sounds like a positive move to me, but maybe I'm overlooking some aspect. Regards, Ray from Richmond.
Thanks Ray for the link to an article about a rumor of Apple looking to buy TomTom. And rumor it likely will stay - at 1.2 Billion dollars that is over 2X the value of anything has ever acquired - obviously it is possible given the issues they have had with Maps - but why spend 1.2 billion to buy the company that is likely the cause of many of your issues. Better to buy someone that is not giving your issues.
Plus as many of you are probably aware Google Maps is back - or here for the first time depending on your perspective. Any way a Map App on the iPhone by Google - called Google Maps is now available for free to download. So with Google Maps now available for the iPhone - it actually should buy apple some time to get their ducks in a row - with out having to buy TomTom.
Quite a few sites have put up their reviews of the Google Maps App - The Verge has a very good and detailed report - many of the reviews say Google Maps app actually looks and runs better on the iPhone than it does on Android phones. Oh and it uses vector graphics like Apples own Maps app - not tile graphics - which means it is quick. I think the biggest reason for going with Googles Maps App is if you need mass transit information. Clearly that is one area Apple is well embarrassed when compared to Google. IF you have not downloaded the google maps app - it is free and available now in the iTunes App store.
Here is some initial feedback from a couple of listeners.
Hi Rob,
I don't think the ui on the Google Maps app is as good as the apple iOS stock Maps app. But the Google Maps app does load pretty quick and smooth. Probably going to be a bit buggy for some but I think I will like it. Has voice prompts. Can do sat 3D view with voice. Major +. But Still like the ios 5 stock map interface better. 1 major down side for google maps app is that it does not pull up contacts. I do that a lot for work. This should put that last nail in apple maps coffin.
Regards,
Levi in Riverside CA
Hi Rob,
Per the new google maps app It doesn't use my address contacts but has a shortcut to google earth which isn't 4" friendly yet. They do disclose the navigation is in beta with many disclosures unlike apple! Can't wait to try the navigation but use this mostly for business listings since yelp sucks & since apple maps forces open when running which I hate!!! In the business listings it shows no ph#. It only calls when taped on call. Maybe I just want to write it down or use a landline or Internet phone, they didn't think about that google. I like the old one better so far. Weird to swipe up/down & side ways on the info bars that appear. No contacts or recents or bookmarks other than home & work, WTF?!
Regards,
Michael
Hi Rob,
I just downloaded the new Google Maps app and immediately noticed a missing feature that doesn't seem to be written about by anyone doing a review. You cannot search for a local contact. This is very annoying and hard to believe they couldn't work in. I hope they add this in an update to the app soon.
Regards,
--David
Hi Rob,
Per the new Googles Map App I was surprised to find when I tested the app on my way to work the turn by turn directions automatically interrupted the radio and played the directions over the car speaker. I do not have the standard bluetooth audio (A2DP profile) but only have the phone bluetooth. The turn by turn directions actually act like a phone call being received without the ringing. This was amazing.
I really did not have any issues with the Apple map app but was always leery that I might not get the correct address.
Regards,
Jim from Lakewood CO
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Thanks all that sent in reviews / info on the Googles Map app - my best suggestion is since it is free - to download the app and give it a try - and if you live in an urban area and use mass transit - well then it is a must download app.
Not saying too many people were looking forward to getting Google Maps - but it seems it was downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours. Yikes - You know that has to hurt more than a few egos at Apple. On the flip side the only thing on Android that downloaded 10 million times in a 24 hour window is said to be Malware - Just sayin.
If you use Find my iPhone feature and are running iOS 6 - there is a new feature for you - turn by turn driving directions to your lost iPhone. Of course if you have not turned on this feature - I need to ask - Why NOT!!!
I mean really - why not? It is important if you want any chance of retrieving your iOS device if it is stollen to have find my iPhone turned on. Just sayin.
If you are the type that does not like to be naked in public - well I should say does not like to have your iPHone naked in public and you like to have a case on your iPHone 5 - be careful what case you pick - I guess one of the incase slider cases when sliding on or off was scratching the side of the iPhone 5. Now this likely from dirt and I know in the past we talked about slider cases and dirt and scratches - and guess what we just talked about them again except for the iPhone 5 this time. Long of the short if you put a case on your iOS device to keep it from getting scratched it might actually be what scratches it.
Thanks to Kevin K for this one. Which is a post about Passhack - which allows you to hide some of your stock apps directly from the Passbook app.
There are a bunch of steps of which I will not go over on the show - other than to say look for the link titled Passhack Tutorial in the show notes for ep 252 over at today in iOS dot com.
Thanks to Walt and Mike and others that sent in the link to the tim cook interview on Rock center - link for it in the show notes.
Hi rob,
This is a problem with all iPhone 5 and automobile Bluetooth technology. The source is that Bluetooth has been upgraded in iPhone 5, but automobile has not.
I know that Nissan-Infiniti is coming out with a patch in the next few weeks. I expect other manufacturers will follow.
Here is a temporary workaround. On your iPhone, change:
General>Accessibility>Incoming Calls
Change from "Default" to "Speaker".
This fixes the problem for now.
Chuck R
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Hi Rob,
Just wanted to give you a heads up that starting today the iPhone 5's are all $50 off right now at RadioShack with new line or upgrade. Limited time offer. The iPhone 5 16GB is $149.99, 32GB $249.99, 64GB $349.99 and the iPhone 4S's are also $50 off for 16GB $49.99, 32GB $149.99, and 64GB $249.99.
Regards Travis F.
Looks like Sams Club is also offering $50 off - based on an email they sent out and forwarded to me by Robin. This $50 off offering is valid just through Dec 30th.
Of course Walmart is doing them all one better and offering up the iPhone 5 for just $127 in store purchase only. IE they want you in their store buying other stuff.
Hi Rob,
Just listened to the current show. Not sure if you had a reply to the child safety on YouTube. But here is what I understand.
At the bottom of any youtube page you will find safety mode. You can change the mode to on when you are signed into your youtube account. You can choose to lock the mode for all users on that computer on that web browser. If you have more than one browser be sure to do the same on both (such as safari and firefox). Just remember to be signed out when you finish with the computer. Otherwise anyone can change the settings.
On the iPhone YouTube App the New One. When signed in. You can go into settings and change the restrictions to Off, Moderate and Strict.
Not sure about the iPad but assume its the same.
REGARDS,
Chris in london
Per the request for voice apps for the iPhone 4 to give functionality similar to Siri - Paul H sent in the following apps to look at - TalkTapp - social voice assistant - $1.99 in the app store, Then there is Voice Commander - Facebook, Twitter and websearch - also a buck 99. Next is SocialSpeech - one word - it is a speech to text and voice recognition for facebook status updates and twitter tweets - it is just 99 cents. Next is MyAssistant - one word - a Personal Secretary - at a buck 99 in the app store. Look for the review of that one from CNET in the show notes. Next is Speaktoit Assistant - with speaktoit being one word. And luckily so is assistant. It is free in the app store. Paul - Thanks for the heads up on all those apps - links ofcourse in the show notes for ep 252 over at today in ios dot com.
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On your last podcast a gentleman with the "golden voice" inquired about Siri like equivalent apps.
I now has iPhone 5, but missed Siri when I had an iPhone 4.
Search for "voice assistant" or "voice commands" in the App Store.
Siri - substitute apps
Here are some I found and my favorites are at the top of the list
Paul Hughes
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Speaktoit Assistant
Voice Assistant + Personal
Assistant - Voice Control Calendar
VoiceCal
Evi
Voice Commands
Voice Notes
Voice Actions
Google Search
Dragon Go
Dragon Dictation
Vlingo
Voice Ask
Voice Answer
iAnswer
myAssistant
Monica
Voice Brief
ReQall
Voice Commands+
Voice Assistant Plus
Dictate Everything
My Voice Assistant
Voice Dictation
Speaking Cal - with voice reminders
TalkTapp Social Voice
Voice Tweet
Super Voice Assistant
Voice Command Camera
Voice Camera
voice calcu+
Vocal - Vocally control Mac
Dictation Clock
Taking Self Timer
VoxCamera
Vocal Photo
Voice Tweet
Today's episode is sponsored by the free app squrl - spelled s q u r l - squrl as I said is a free app that is focused on Video searching - but not just time shifted content - but also live streams. And it is not just searches in Youtube - but also vimeo, AOL videos, Blip, Ted Videos, Hulu, Netflix and more. Plus they have the live option. So you can see what is live right now on say TWiT.tv or if you want real good content - there is puppy cam tv - where you can see live streams of puppies. Per the search - what I really liked is when you search for a subject - say - Big East - which I did - it then found videos of stories about the Big East and the 7 schools breaking away - and once one video is done playing it automatically transitions into the next video - so you can just set this up hit play and it goes from story to story. I did the same thing for a search for Dayton flyers - and it game me all kinds of videos of Dayton flyers and it was neat watching it go from one video to the next. Type in Star Trek for a search hit play and it may be hours before you come out of the stream. They also have a neat recommendation engine that predicts what videos you'll like based I am assuming on past searches.
I asked my wife to also play with the app on her iPad and give me some feedback. I expected her to come back 30 minutes later a couple of hours later I had to go up to her and she apologized she got caught up in the app and videos. So be careful it can be a time sink - which is what it is designed to be. Her thoughts were it is really easy to use and find videos and get caught up in - The easy to use says a lot coming from my wife - a true self-proclaimed flashing 12.
Again this is a free app and the app is universal and requires and iOS device running iOS 4.3 or later - and yes it is optimized for the iPHone 5. Search for s q u r l in the App store - or look for the link in the show notes for ep 252. Per Netflix - you do need to log in to your accounts to see those videos - and that is part of the app - so for us Netflix users - that is cool. Thanks squrl for sponsoring the show today.
There were a lot of people saying the iPhone launch in China was underwhelming - because quote there were no lines unquote. That lack of lines was because Apple changed how the iPhone is distributed in China do to issues with past launches and Grey market resellers. So this time around by Apples design there were no lines. But that definitely did not mean there was no demand. As Apple announced they sold over 2 million iPhones 5 over the first weekend. Yeah and the anal-ists were scrambling to update their forecasts for iPhone 5 sales this quarter. To put that 2 mil iPhone 5's sold in one weekend in perspective - that is roughly what Apple sold in the US on its opening weekend. If China can become a market close to the size of the US market for Apple - that would well kill all the bears on wall street that have spent the last 3 months trying to kill apple stock.
Surprise Surprise the iPad Mini is selling well and being used well already - or so it appears - as iPad Mini Ad Impressions grew an average of 28% every day in November during its first month of release. This compares to the average of 19% growth that Amazons Kindle Fire grew last year during its first month of release.
Lots of the reviews out there on the iPad Mini mention the non-retina display as a or the major issue with the device. You know who does not agree with that - Consumers. As they appear to be buying up the iPad mini in droves - which is why it is still supply constrained. NPD is reporting that the iPad mini is going to out sell the iPad maxi this quarter. Other reports say not so much - that the iPad Maxi will prevail - either way both are expected to sell very well. Will be interesting if Apple breaks out iPad Maxi and Mini sales in the next quarterly report.
And Speaking of iPad mini sales - one of the things those down on Apple want to say is that iPad mini sales are just cannibalizing sales from the iPad Maxi - well not so fast there pilgrim. Seems a survey of 1000 US consumers shows that those looking at getting the iPad mini 47% roughly are new to Apple and that many are choosing the iPad mini instead of another 7" tablet not instead of the iPad Maxi - yes obviously some are buying iPad Mini's instead of iPad Maxi's but it may be a smaller percentage than most apple bears want you to believe.
Personally I was at a best buy store on Saturday with both my boys and we were looking at some accessories in between where they have the iPad mini and the other tablets - when I heard a person talking to a blue shirt at best buy about what small tablet to get - first he looked at the iPad Mini - then went over to the Android tablets - Of course at this point I am listening to what the Blue shirt is saying and the second he did not answer correctly - I was like a duck on a cheetoo and jumped all over the customer and let him know that getting the Android tablet he would be greatly disappointed - especially when it came to apps - and that the iPad mini was the much better device - with much better battery life - better cameras - two - and overall - his kids would be very happy with the iPad mini purchase and with the Android purchase not so much. The blue shirt gave me a dirty look - and the guy went over and got the iPad mini. Again this guy was not thinking iPad maxi vs iPad Mini - but small tablet vs small tablet.
hey and speaking of iPad's - Apple just was approved for LTE on the iPads in China. Expect the iPad Mini and Maxi with LTE to be available in China with in the next 60 days.
Thanks Kevin K and many others - And that is the bat dung crazy rumor from Anal-ist Peter Misek that the iPhone 5 will be coming in june 2013 not the fall and it will come in many colors. It will supposedly have an improved Super HD camera and screen, NFC, a better Battery, and will come in 8 colors. Apparently the partridge in the pear tree was already spoken for. For support of his statements Misek offered up Air - evidently the same thin air he pulled these predictions from - what you thought I was going to say he pulled them from his BLEEEP - This is why I love Anal-ists so - just making crap up do they. Like when Misek said last summer the full size Apple TV was already in production. Yes folks this guy gets paid for saying this stuff. Sadly others seem to listen to him - Why I have no idea.
Hey and speaking of people pulling stuff from their - ok well speaking of people saying crap - comes a recent interview of Eric Schmidt where he is speaking about the iPhone and Android and he proclaims that Android is quote winning that war pretty clearly now unquote Unless of course you talk about what platform developers develop for first. What platform developers make the most money on, or what platform people actually use the most. Yeah in those cases - iOS is still the king.
And per the App revenue point - there is a really nice article in the Guardian out of the UK titled iOS v Android App revenues, downloads and country breakdowns and a link for it is in the show notes for Ep 252 over at today in iOS dot com.
Hey Rob,
I have an iPad 2 and an iPhone 4S, currently my wife uses the iPad with her own iCloud account for email, FaceTime etc... and I have my own account on the iPhone, we share the same iTunes account for apps and such, my question is my 2 year old son lives on our devices all day, and recently my company gave me a iPod touch 5th gen 32gb, that we are going to set up for him. What would be the best way to set this up so he can use the FaceTime function to call myself or mom on the iPad? Please any help and advice you can give will help.
Regards,
Brad , Virginia
Hi Brad - set up a gmail account for your son - and then use that email for his face time account on your iPod touch 5th gen - make sure each iOS device has its own email set up for it - and then you can FaceTime to one another by setting up contacts for each person with the email you set up for each device for FaceTime.
Hi Rob, I remember in one of your episodes you went over the process of requesting a return for an app purchase and I can't seem to find it on your website or apple's for that matter. It's low priority, so if you have time I'd appreciate it, but don't let it interfere with a new episode!
Thanks again for your work
Regards, Jason
Hi Jason as it is multiple steps - I will just point to a good tutorial on how to do this - look for the link in the show notes titled How to Get a Refund From the iOS or Mac App Stores - you can find that in the show notes for ep 252 over at today in iOS dot com - or in the link list in the tii app for ep 252.
Hi Rob,
I was writing to let you know about my kickstarter project which is currently up and running. The project is for my handmade Ipad Mini cases, they are called the Kalonn Ipad Mini Case and I love it and the Ipad just the same!
Regards,
Christopher Goodwin
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the heads up on your Kickstarter project - which folks you can find by searching for k a l o n n in kickstarter. Kalonn mean strong in irish in case you are wondering.
I like that he has a very modest goal of $5,000 - rare to see goals below 10k anymore.
This project runs until Jan 1st at 12:47 AM ET.
There are still some early backer options available for just a pledge of $20.
They are a nice looking case and I already know of one person - a friend of my wifes that already has dropped and shattered her glass on her iPad mini. So a case is a good idea - and $20 is a pretty nice price for a handmade case.
Chris good luck with this. And folks again search for k a l o n n in kickstater or look for the link in the show notes.
Hi Rob,
A new kickstarter project, well new for the iPhone 5 is up - it is the Trygger.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trygger/iphone-5-trygger-camera-clip
Regards,
Thomas
Tuscaloosa AL
Hi Thomas thanks for the heads up - I remember the version of this for the iPhone 4 and 4S. And what I ilke most about this kickstarter project - it is the pledge levels - 3 as in 1 2 3 of them that is it - and one is a $1 or more pledge which is sold out - the other two are both $30 dollars one for white and one for black. And they have a pledge goal of just $10,000 - Again nice to see a low pledge goal and Kudos for this team for keeping it simple with regards to really just two pledge options black or white. I hope they get funded of which funding will last until Jan 25th at 8:59 AM ET - oh for those that don't remember the Trygger spelled very web 2.0ish as t r y g g e r - it is a polarizing filter for your iPhones camera. Last time it was a case - this time it is just a clip. Again pricing is only $30 and if you are someone with an iPhone 5 and do lots of out door photos - and want to take those photos to the next level - this project could help you out a bunch.
Hey Rob,
Just a couple of kickstarters u want to talk about.
First up is the iPad smarter stands that I got sent recently from a funded project.
Brilliant add on to any smart stand user enabling you to have multiple viewing angles & position using a simple clip on the actual smart stand.
http://smarterstand.com/SmarterStand.com/Buy_Smarter_Stand.html
Next up is a project I've just pledged my money on.
The project is The PhoneJoy Play Bluetooth controller.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phonejoy/phonejoy-play-turn-your-phone-into-a-console
Can't wait to get this as it can be used by clamping on side of your phone or used as a regular controller when playing on your iPad or even on the Apple TV.
I wish apple would just make a standard controller so all the gaming devs on iOS could program for one device.
Regards,
Ryu
Sheffield, England
Hello Ryu thanks for the heads up on PhoneJoy - This one has a total pledge level of over $46,000 with a goal of $50,000 and will finish pledges on Jan 3rd at 9:01 AM ET. So this one should easily make it. Price of the device is $60. Search for PhoneJoy in kickstarter if you are looking for a bluetooth gaming controller for your iOS device. They set this one up to work like the iCade - so games that support iCade are supposed to support this. And for those that have a jailbroken iOS device they also say it will support Blutrol compatible apps - but there are limits there - make sure to read over the kickstarter page and watch the video before pledging - duhhh
More rumors about Office for iOS have been floating out there - now there is a report from the verge that microsoft has confirmed the existence of its office mobile app for iPhone and iPad with Word, Excell and Powerpoint part of the app or apps. When can you expect this app to launch - well not to 2013 and likely March of 2013 for the iPhone and iPad versions.
While personally I think with pages, numbers and keynote you are covered - there are those that want to have the MS app - and on the iPad I can see why especially with excel. Anyway no official announcement of when or how much for that mater. More to come on this in the future.
Last month after black friday there were a few different reports about the iPad kicking butt and taking names during the weekend with regards to online sales made on the devices - especially when compared to other tablets. And some of the numbers did not make sense like the Nook being responsible for more sales then the Kindle Fire. Well I guess Amazon did not like how things were being reported and had their engineers work with those at Chitika - which measures ad impressions on mobile devices. And in doing so they were able to get the Kindle fires traffic to go from 9th place for tablets with out an I to start their name to first. Essentially in October the Kindle fire was showing 0.59 impressions vs each 100 for an iPad. And in November that number went up to 4.05 ad impression vs each 100 for an iPad. And this I guess makes Amazon happy. But still it means the iPad is still getting 24 times more ad impressions on the web than the Kindle fire.
Hello Rob:
My name is Conrad. I just started listening to your podcast and am enjoying it! I am a band teacher and would like to create an app where students could tap rhythms, tap in fingerlings and other things. Problem is I do not know where to start. Could you tell me what I would need to read to learn to do this? Is this something you mentioned in another episode?
Thanks
Conrad
Hi Conrad - yes this is something I have mentioned a few times before on the show - but I could not tell you which episodes - but I can tell you what I basically said - go look at the free iTunes U courses on iOS development from Stanford University - to find these simply search for stanford and iOS in iTunes and you will see the iTunes U collections for this. If you watch these videos it will give you a good understanding of what you need to do. There are also many many books out there and more being released each month on this - and when you get your iTunes developer account - there are resources there as well.
If you have the time, energy and basic understanding of developing - you should be able to get a basic app put together.
Good luck and send promo codes when you get your first app up in the store.
Thanks to michael for the heads up on this one. Which is that Gifting of apps is back in the App store. Users can buy or gift an app store app for another iTunes app store user via an iOS device once again. This feature was in there for iOS 5 and early - but did not make it over for iOS 6. No reason was ever given - nor is one likely to ever be given - but gifting of app in iOS 6 is back and just in time for the holidays.
Hi Rob - I just got an email from AT&T about $100 of any tablet. Regards Ron.
Hi Ron - I also got the email and saw the flyer in my AT&T bill - between now and Jan 10th 2013 - you can get $100 off any Tablet from AT&T - including the iPad Mini and Maxi - if you sign up for a two year Data plan or by adding said device to any data share plan for $10 a month. Obviously you need to make sure you really want and will use a data plan every month for the next two years before signing up. Sprint is offering to its employees and friends and family of employees $130 off an iPad Mini or Maxi - if you commit to a 6 Month plan of $40 a month i.e. the 6 GB plan which seems to be a special plan for friends and family as well. Or so I was shown from my Sprint Poker buddies - that offer is good until December 31st. So if you have a sprint friend or family member and are looking for a good price and good deal - you have a short time to take advantage of this.
A quick reminder I will be speaking at blogworld new media expo in Las Vegas - which will be going on from Jan 6th to the 8th - I will be speaking about how to podcast 100% from an iPad and my speech is Monday the 7th at 10:30 AM Las Vegas time. We at Libsyn will also have a booth at the show - booth 517 - please stop by and say hi - and get your picture taken with me or if you are libsyn customer - with the libsyn team. If you want to save 20% off a New media pass - use promo code Walch20 - that is w a l c h 2 0 - that is c h - not s h. Walch20. Hope to see some of you at the show. I am also speaking on Tuesday the 8th again at 10:30 AM LV time - and that one is a panel about podcast distribution. But other than those times I will be at the Libsyn booth. Hope to see you there. Hey and I also got my press passes for CES - I will be over at CES on Wednesday the 9th.
As always if you have any comments questions answers to others questions tips tricks app reviews product reviews rumors speculations rants or anything else related to iOS is some way give us a call - 206-666-6364 that 206-moon-dog or email us at today in iOS at gmail dot com. If you have not purchased the Tii App - it is just $2.99 in the app store and not just the best way to consume this show - but with push notifications - you get to find out when there is breaking news or special deals. Plus it helps support the show. And speaking of supporting the show - I want to thank Squrl once again for sponsoring todays episode - You can download the free squrl video search and discovery app by searching for s q u r l in the iTunes app store. Again that is s q u r l and it is a free universal app that supports the iPhone 5 as well. And that folks wraps it up for us today.
