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Hi_Rob, hope you and your family are well. I produced this piece of artwork for your show with an app called Fakers Gold. It allows you to create your own newspapers and magazines. I have great fun putting my family and friends in them, and now it's your podcast's turn! Hope you like it.

Regards,

Geoff Green (London, UK).

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Transcript for Episode 266

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So if you have the Tii App - last week you got a push on the 24th saying that WWDC tickets would go on sale on the 25th at 10:00 AM PT - Thanks to Jeff I for the heads up on that initially. After I sent the push to all of you with the Tii App - I then sent an email to my boss and said if we wanted to send anyone we needed to buy the tickets as soon as tickets went on sale - because I felt they would sell out in 10 minutes maybe 20 minutes worst case. Wow was I off - they sold out in just 90 seconds. 1.5 minutes. oh my. So if you are a Father / son dev team - and you wanted to go to WWDC as a family event you could only buy one ticket at a time - which means there was no way for you to get through the process for both tickets in the 90 seconds it took to sell out - at $1600 dollars a ticket. For the 5,000 tickets. By that way that means Apple made about $8 Mil in ticket sales in under two minutes. And cheese - I thought getting on line at Southwest 2 minutes late to get my boarding pass was horrible - at least there I still get on the plane - even if it is at the end of a B group. Philp Elmer Dewitt at Fortune had a post on this and to compare how quickly Apple sold out this year vs past years in a chart - he had to go to a logrithmic scale. I did love one of the comments to the post quote Analysts were expecting a sellout in 89 seconds. This drastic miss on expectations clearly indicates that the growth of developer interest in iOS and OSX is slowing. unquote. Kudos to LTMP for his spot on snarky humor.

Oh and Per the Date of the event Apple announced that this years WWDC would be June 10th to the 14th. Which is kind of when people felt it would be. Given Tim cook's comments about no new products until the Fall - it seems WWDC again this year will be all about the software.

0015 - iPhone Predicted to Surpass Android Market Share by 2015 - Mac Rumors

Interesting numbers and predictions out of the Yankee Group this past week. This comes from a survey they did of 16,000 US smartphone users. They found 91% of iPhone owners plan to purchase another iPhone when they can upgrade. While for Android the number is just 76% and 3/4's of the one quarter looking to switch are looking to get an iPhone. The Yankee group then Used those Loyalty numbers to project what the Overall Cellphone market in the US would look like in 2017 and what they found is come 2017 - the number one OS for cellphones would be iOS - not just smartphones - but all cell phones. And they have iOS with 42% of the market up from 2013's 20% market share. Android would be number 2 at 34% of the market - which is the same % they have every year from 2013 to 2017 according to their predictions. Number 3 in the list would be non-smartphones - with 12% market share - down from 2013's 32%. Windows phone in 2017 would be at 7% of market share. Although they show them with 4% in 2013 - Hmmmm - that does not seem likely. Blackberry will be at 2% in 2017 down from 3% in 2013. I guess some people just don't like change. Yes I am looking at my Wife on that one.

Interesting numbers overall. But the basic premise is that a much smaller % of iOS users plan to leave iOS - and a much bigger % of Android users plan to leave and over time that means More iOS users. Logically that all makes sense - and you can even prove out the math - except 2017 is a long way off - and there will be lots of product launches between now and then. I hope they are right - guess come 2017 if you are listening to this then please remind me to go over the numbers to see how they did.

iPad tops in satisfaction among tablet owners | Apple - CNET News

And for the second year in a row - JD Powers has the iPad as the highest rated tablet. Shocker. Which means if Apple holds it loyalty numbers for Tablets like it does for iPhones - come 2017 - the iPad should also still be the top selling tablet. Surprisingly the number 2 tablet on the survey was Amazon's kindle fire - which runs an older version of Android and well is kind of cheap feeling. However the Survey rankings are based on a score from 4 different areas - Performance, ease of operation, features and cost. I am guessing the Kindle fire did pretty well in the cost area. I kind of gave up mentioning the JD powers survey's on the iPhone - because well it was year after year of the iPhone being on top. Guess the same is likely for the iPad.

PLAY VOICEMAIL - MARKUS_IPAD_RUN_OVER

Rob,

Yes you are able to close all the tabs in Safari on an iPhone/iPad/iPod.

This can be done in Settings. Go to Safari & toggle Private Browsing on or off and it will ask you if you want to close or keep all pages that are currently open.

Hopefully iOS 7 will allow an easier way to access Settings to make this easier with less taps.

Regards,

Mr. Nilo

Hi Rob,

Go to the Settings app > Safari and toggle Private Browsing On, tap Close All, then back off (selecting either). Done.

Lou V

Hi Rob,

For the guy (shannon?) in episode 264 who wants an app that updates budgets between his an his wife's phone: he should try "HOMEBUDGET". I find it does exactly this and after downloading you just enable family sync and you're live. I currently use it find it works perfectly.

Regards,

Tosin O

Hockley Heath UK

Hey Rob,

For the listener who wants a music app with a sleep timer. I would suggest "Songza". It also has nature sound playlists to help you get to sleep, like ocean waves, tropical rainforest, or thunderstorms.

(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/songza/id453111583?mt=8)

Second a listener was looking for a banking app. I have recently found "Pageonce" and have loved it. If you sign in to your banking online account it can view and update all of your activity automatically. And if you pay bills online(credit cards, utilities, phone bill...) it can do that too, with alerts telling you when you have a new bill to pay.

(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pageonce-money-bills/id285056092?mt=8)

Third to the listener in podcast hades. I use "iCatcher" I have never had a problem with it. You can stream or download any and every podcast automatically or manually over 3G/4G. It also has a sleep timer if you listen before bed.

(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icatcher!-podcast-app/id414419105?mt=8)

Regards,

DJ Medina Upland,CA

AT&T had their quarterly call last week and gave out numbers for iPhone sales - which was 4.8 Mil iPhones sold last quarter out of 6 Mil smartphones sold overall. It used to be the iPhone was mentioned and asked about multiple times - this time however the word iPhone only shows up one time in the whole transcript for the call. Last year - it was mentioned 7 times. You would think for a device that made up 80% of AT&T's smartphone sales last quarter - it would have received a little more attention then it did.

0025 - Sprint’s Q1 2013 iPhone Sales Show Flat Growth, Off The Pace Worldwide And At Home | TechCrunch

Now interestingly last week when Sprint had their call the iPhone was mentioned 8 times during the call. Sprint sold 1.5 Mil iPhones last quarter and a total of 5 Mil Smartphones overall - so the iPhone was only 30% of Smartphone sales at Sprint - yet the iPhone was mentioned 8 times in the call. Guess it is one of those inverse things - no reason to mention it at AT&T since it is 80% of smartphone sales - but at Sprint where it is only 30% - people and by people I mean Anal-ists are wondering what is going on at Sprint and why the low % of iPhone sales.

My guess is over time if those loyalty numbers we heard about from the Yankee group earlier in the show are true - as more and more Sprint customer come up on their upgrade cycle - they will move off Android and onto iPhones - we shall see.

Apple iPhone 5S to have 12MP Camera and HDR Video Recording - Tapscape

A Vietnamese Blog is reporting that the next iPhone will have a 12 MP camera and HDR recording. In the past early rumors about new Apple ware - coming out of Vietnam have proven to hold up - some times - and much more so than other areas - but not 100%. Does it make sense for Apple to go to a 12 MP camera - sure does - because most people love to play the numbers game and well Apple has pretty much improved the camera for each new version. After all the iPhone line is the most used camera line in the world when you look at uploads to photo sharing sites. And the iPhone is also been known for having the best camera over all -

and I would and anyone with a pulse would expect Appel to increase the camera - and guess what Sony's next gen camera module that is an upgrade from the one in the iPhone 5 - is you guessed it a 12 MP module. So yeah - this rumor makes sense - even if all they did was just connect the dots and speculate. Of course what the iPhone 5S really needs in the way of an improvement is better low light photos. That has been the one weakness for the iPhone line over the years - and hopefully something Apple addresses with the next iPhone. I think when the next Rumor Bingo card comes out - the 12 MB rumor will be right up there in the top left corner box.

0030 - Rumor: Leaked KDDI document claims 'iPhone 5S' pre-orders go live June 20, launch in July

There is a supposed leaked document out there from KDDI that claims the iPhone 5s pre-orders go live June 20th with a launch in July. Ummmm - No. The chances anyone and I mean anyone at KDDI or any other carrier at this time knows when the next iPhone will be launched and what it will be called - ZERO - Zip - NADDA - not the CEO of KDDI - not the CEO of AT&T or Verizon or Sprint or any other carrier anywhere in the world. Apple just does not share that info this early on. This is Apple we are talking about. And oh yeah there is that whole Tim Cook comment about nothing new until the fall too.

Boston bombings: Car jacking victim left iPhone in his car so police could track Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev | Mail Online

One of the reports coming out of the Bombings in Boston is that the bombers were planning on going to New York City the day they were killed / captured. And if they had gone to New York they would have set off bombs in Times Square. One of the key reasons they were killed and captured before they could actually carry out that deranged plan - was thanks to the Guy who they carjacked and forced to drive around with. The guy a 26 Tech entrepreneur had an iPhone and when he had a chance to escape - he purposefully left his iPhone behind because he knew he had find my iPhone turned on. He called the police and they used that feature to track the bombers and then confront them. Kudos to the guy that was carjacked for having the where with all to leave his iPhone behind and help save lives and really change the lives of many in NY that would have likely been injured or killed by those two lunatics. Which is now a good reminder - if you don't have find my iPhone turned on - now is a really good time to go and do that.

PLAY VOICEMAIL - RICH_QUEST_SIRI

Hi Rob,

I noticed today on Verizon's website that my upgrade date on my iPhone was moved from Dec 24th, 2013 to April 24th, 2014. Verizon used to let us upgrade 4 months ahead of our actual contract date so I assumed it was a mistake. I called Verizon to discuss this and they said it wasn't a mistake, it was their new policy to not allow anybody to upgrade early anymore. They are only allowing it if your upgrade date is before September of this year. I told the rep that I thought it was poor business ethics to not even inform us of this change. He basically said that's the way it was and if I had a complaint, I would have to write a letter to their West Area Correspondence Team in Elgin, IL. They won't even let you talk to them or email them. Anyway, just thought I'd let you & all the listeners know about this.

Regards,

Shannon H, Fountain Hills AZ.

Hi Shannon - Thanks for that feedback - Seems interesting they said Anyone before September could do the upgrade early - almost as if they expect or now of a big Phone launch in September. If anyone else has had there upgrade date change please let us know and your thoughts on this. 206-666-6364 - that's 206-moon-dog - or email me at today in iOS at gmail dot com - and keep the language a clean as possible.

Hey Rob . I have been Listening since 2007.

I just got some Tmobile iPhones and they actually allow you to share you're 4g Internet with devices around you.

Just go to settings on the tmobile iPhone and and scroll down to hotspot sharing. They will give u a temporary pass key that you then log on with you're other devices. Sweet.

I now have 3 Tmobile iPhones in a family plan which we are currently paying just $30.00 a piece for unlimited service service. Every single phone I add is only $10.00 more for unlimited service which if I add two more will bring us down to a divided plan of just $20.00 a month plus the extra $20.00 that you would pay to finish paying off the phone itself. Still , way better plan than anyone else out there.

Regards, Sandy L

Hi Rob,

Greetings: I would strongly suggest the ios app: Pocket Casts. I rank it number one in reliability and flexibility. This app can import a unique podcast feed url not listed in their database of podcasts. Also, Pocket Casts supports PUSH notifications. It was created by a group of Australian developers (Shiftyjelly) but there is nothing that should prevent anyone from using it on their iphone.

http://www.shiftyjelly.com/ios/pocketcasts

Regards - Charlie H

Hi Rob,

in response to Bruce's question regarding a Podcasting app. My app of choice is Downcast. It is 1.99 in the App Store, but it is an extremely powerful and easy app to use. You can subscribe and update all your podcasts within the app, and create playlists that you can sort manually, by date or alphabetically. I use it every day and I can also vouch for the developer who is very quick to offer support for his app. This is my recommendation.

Regards,

Scott H

Hi Rob

This is a update since my email just over two months ago. I am happy to report that my brydge keyboard has now been replaced with a working unit of which I am now typing this email on. i am happy that in the end the story had a happy ending but to think the journey of two months to get to this stage could have been quicker and the brydge as a company could have dealt with the return processing a lot smoother without me having to chase them. The reason for the delay was they were not geared up to do international returns with mine being one of the first.

The keyboard has arrived in time for two conferences I am due to attend this week so it means I can leave my macbook at home and take the brydge. The keyboard has a lot to live up to when compared to the Zagg keyboard I have for my ipad 3 but I am enjoying the typing experience a lot better.

The lesson I have learnt from this experience is to think about my kickstarter backings in future so that I am not spending over £60, they actually have a product or the necessary permissions in place (eg iexpandr) and the product has a quick delivery time.

I'll get back to you in a couple of months to advise you of the long term thoughts.

Kind regards

Craig C

To Kickstarter we go - this week one of the projects that I found is the Hoodi - spelled - h o o d i - it is a magnetic shade for your iPad Maxi 3rd and 4th gen or another one for the iPad Mini - this project has a very modest goal of $10,000 and they are 41.57% of the way there and have until May 24th at 2:59 AM ET. So good chance they will make it. The hoodi costs $30 - and what the hoodi is is basically blinders for your Pad mini to block the sun from shinning on it so you can see what is one the screen - so if you are out at the pool this summer - you can use your iPad - and I am sure the hoodi on there will not hurt your chances with the ladies at all. But hey if you care more about reading your email then scoring with some hottie at the pool - then the hoodi is for you. Delivery for these is scheduled to start in July. This is kickstarter - so take that with a big grain of salt and a chlorine tablet to boot. In all seriousness - it does actually look like it could work - or at a min help quite a bit - for those of you that have used or tried to use the iPad at the pool - you know why this would be a good thing. Search for hoodi at kickstarter.com that is h o o d i - for hoodi that is not kickstarter.

0050 - Turn your iPad (*gasp*) into a Microsoft Surface with new Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio | 9to5Mac

There were a few of you when Microsoft introduced the Surface said you liked the keyboard. Well Surface keyboard envy you shall no longer have - as Logitech introduced the Logitech FabricSkin Keyboards for the price of $150 - which is not to bad - since the surface keyboard costs $100. Also with the Logitech Keyboard it is really a case and keyboard and it is waterproof - so while at Starbucks and someone walks buy and spills their coffee on your iPad you are covered - literally. This is for the iPad Maxi - 3rd and 4th gens. It comes in Mars Red Orange, Carbon Black, Mystic Blue and Sunflower Yellow. It does actually look pretty nice and they are taking pre-orders now. And with that - there really is no reason to look at the Microsoft Surface ever again.

Swype VP confirms talks with Apple on revolutionary keyboard technology | 9to5Mac

I have heard from some that were saved from the Agony of Android that one app they do miss is Swype - it is a gesture keyboard that is pretty popular on the android side and it comes from Nuance - who has a relationship with Apple for its Voice recognition technology used in Siri. Well now a Swype exec has confirmed the company has had talks with Apple with regards to its Swype tech. What was not confirmed is what they talks were - it could be - Nuance saying Hey Apple - Hey Apple - want to see something cool - and Apple saying Thanks but not thanks. I mean those are talks. Hopefully however the talks were more along the lines - of Hey Nuance - Hey Nuance - want to see something cool - it is a check book. And now all they need to do is figure out the placement of the decimal point.

PLAY VOICEMAIL - MIKE_QUEST_IPHONES1

Hi Rob,

I have a First Gen iPad with IOS 5.1.1. When I am in the iTunes Store App for any length of time, anywhere from 30 seconds to 2-3 minutes, the app crashes. I can go back in, but it crashes repeatedly. I kill all the open apps and reboot the iPad and it lasts for a couple of minutes and crashes again. I even tried a factory reset with no restore. I think it's related to 5.1.1.

Is there something I can do to fix this or will Jailbreaking my iPad help in any way?

Regards,

Frank M

Hi Frank - I was going to respond - Nope not seeing this issue - can't help - but I would have only been half right - as I went and looked at my iPad 1st gen as well - and guess what - sure enough after a couple of minutes playing in the iTunes app - it quit and it did it again and again - even after closing out all other apps and doing a reset. So if anyone else has noticed this issue with iOS 5.1.1 and iTunes just quitting after a couple of minutes and knows of a fix - please help out Frank and I by letting us know what said fix is - 206-666-6364 or sending an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com. Oh and if you have a first gen iPad and think you don't have this issue - Well you might want to check the iTunes app store app out again - you might be surprised by what you find - I know I was.

Hi Rob,

Does anyone know of a app on ios that works like dashboard on Mac .could be good for apple to do this as it could ease the need for widgets. If anyone knows of one please help me out. Regards - Cameron B

Hi Rob,

Do you know of an iOS app that will show how many times an app has been used and or last time opened? I've gotten a lot of apps that I end up forgetting about. I'd like to use an app as I described to weed out what I don't use.

Regards, Gary in Boise

Hi Rob,

What is the best app or tweak on Cydia to backup all of my apps and tweaks that I have installed?

Regards

Max. Baltimore, MD.

Hi Max - One that has been mentioned before on the show and is recommended by Chris in London - is PKGbackup - Commercial version is $9.99.

Thanks to Mike for this next one. Which is about a jailbreak theme for iPads - that will allow you to make your iPad look and feel like a Mac. The Theme will set you back $3.50 and is from the repo - fnetdesigns.com/cydia/repo. Look for the link titled Transform your iPad into a Mac OS TEN Tablet in the show notes for ep 266 over at today in iOS dot com

Thanks to Tash for this next one. Which is about an update about an update to the Reeder App - as you may remember Google totally hosed a whole bunch of people with their decision to 86 Google Reader. Which is something the the Reeder App and many other apps relied on. Well v 3.1 of the Reeder app was just released and it comes with Feedbin and standalone RSS support. Feedbin being where many people that used to use Google Reader have migrated to. Important here is if you use Reeder and were using Google Reader - you can now import from Google Reader - and you have until July 1st to do so - as that is the pull the plug date for Google Reader. This update is for the iPhone version - iPad and Mac App users will have to wait just a bit longer to get their update.

0075 - Google Fiber app for iPad lands in App Store, no iPhone version yet | The Verge

I live surrounded by Towns that have announced or have Google fiber - to the East - West and North - their is google Fiber or at least plans for google fiber - but still no announcement that my city - Overland Park is getting it - but that is the rumor at least. In the mean time if you are one of the lucky few that does have google fiber - and prefer the iPad. Good news - you now can get the Google Fiber App for the iPad. At this point it is just for the iPad and not the iPhone - but Google did say an iPhone app is in the works and should be out soon - probably a lot sooner than any of us will see Google Fiber. Really at this point going into any features of the app would just be rubbing salt in our wounds. But hey if you want to be hated by all and you have Google fiber - go ahead and call in with your review of the Google fiber app for the iPad.

From the email bag.

Hi Rob,

I'm looking for a movie tracking app to keep track of movies I've seen and want to see. I'm looking for one that is able to combine movies in theaters now and movies on DVD or streaming. I see apps that do one but I haven't been able to find an app that combines both.

I don't see every movie in theaters, and then I tend to forget what I want to see by the time they are released on DVD or streaming.

Regards,

Dan

From Twitter comes this question

Hi rob. Could you suggest the best password saver for ipad. Regards,

@And_Costello

And since I don't use a password saver - I think it would be best to throw this one out to the audience - folks - what are your favorite Password saver programs - like One Password and the like - 206-666-6364 that's 206-moon-dog. or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com.

Hi Rob,

Would you or your listeners know how to get google contacts onto the iPad. I have tried setting it up like I did on the iPhone but when I go to settings: mail: add account and start to set up gmail, it doesn't give me the option to set up contacts. Only does mail, notes and calendar.

Pls help as I can search and find contacts on my iPad that are on my phone and thus can't FaceTime a lot of my contact.

Regards,

Tosin O in the UK

And Before we go today I want to remind you to send in your feedback to the show - 206-666-6364 - that 206-moon-dog - or record your feedback and email it to the show at today in iOS at gmail dot com - The feedback it can be a question or comment about something mentioned on the show or not, An App or product review - good or bad - as long as it is iOS related - it is welcomed. I am always looking for new Artwork to feature that you created on an iOS device - just put some Tii branding on it and send it in. And of course we are always looking for more music created on an iOS device to play on the show. This is your show and your feedback is greatly desired and appreciated. If you want to know when new episodes go up - look at the Tii app - not just the best way to consume the show - but also a great way to get a push message when a new episode goes live or there is other iOS breaking news. Just $2.99 in the app store - it helps you enjoy the show more and it helps support the show at the same time - and it makes it really easy to email or call the show with your feedback. Again just search Tii in the iTunes app store.

USE RECORDING

And once more thanks to IK Multimedia for offering up the 5 iRig Mic Casts to give away - if you want a chance for one of them - either put up a tweet about this episode or re-tweet of my tweet about this episode with #Tii added in and then email me about the tweet with twitter in the subject line - or just send an email with iRig in the subject line.

AND BACK TO MIC

And that folks is going to do it for us today.

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Tue, 23 April 2013

Tii - iTem 0265 - Q1 2013 Quarterly Call

Apple Q1 2013 - Quarterly Report Summary:

Rev = $43.6 Billion (vs $39.2 Billion a year ago quarter and $54.5 Billion last quarter)

Total Cash = $144.7 Billion (up $7.6 Billion for the quarter from $137.1 Billion)

Last Quarter Sales:

iPhones Sold = 37.4 Mil (vs 35.1 Mil a year ago quarter and 47.8 Mil last quarter)

iPads Sold = 19.5 Mil (vs 11.8 Mil a year ago quarter and 22.9 Mil last quarter)

iPod Touches Sold = Not given as usual but over half of the 5.6 Mil iPods sold

All iPod's Sold = 5.6 Mil (vs 7.7 Mil a year ago quarter and 12.7 Mil last quarter)

Misc Notes:

>850,000 iOS apps

>350,000 iPad Apps

>$9 Billion in App payments to Devs all time, and now over $1 Billion per quarter.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Apple - Press Info - FY 13 Second Quarter Results Conference Call

Apple TVs have WiFi issues

Some Apple TVs may have Wi-Fi issues, but Apple plans to replace them for free

March Tablet Update: iPad Usage Share Rises

Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPad: 81.9% of US/Canada Tablet Web Traffic in March

iOS leads Android in mobile ad revenue

Verizon iPhone sales tumble 33%

Verizon Communications' Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results

As Straight Talk starts selling the iPhone, TracFone sees jump in subscribers

Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit

Apple's iWatch hits the big time: Changewave

Survey finds 19% of consumers interested in buying Apple 'iWatch'

Lower-Cost iPhone's Plastic Rear Shell Reportedly Surfaces

New app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

MALWARE DESIGNED FOR ANDROID-BASED SMART PHONES

Durex to launch vibrating underwear controlled by iPhone app

Time Warner Cable to Launch VOD Service for Apple Device

PdaNet -- Use your iPhone

Sound Cylinder - Definitive Technology

Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder Portable Bluetooth Speaker System

Netflix for iPhone

Earnings preview: Apple expected to report record iPad sales

Apple - Press Info - Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Music Player All-in-1

PDAnet - Cydia

Phototorch - Cydia

AppLinks - Cydia

iFiles - Cydia

Netflix

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Tue, 23 April 2013

iOS Artwork - iTem 0265 and Transcript

Hi_Rob,

I recently took my family to Singapore for vacation and was able to take this picture of the Marina Bay Sands hotel. I took this picture with my iPad mini, removed the color with the PopAGraph app then added the "ii" with the app Over.

Regards,

James

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Transcript for Episode 265

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Apple - Press Info - FY 13 Second Quarter Results Conference Call

We will get to Apples quarterly conference call at the end of today's episode. I actually recorded most of today's episode

Monday night - and then will finish up the episode right after I listen to today's quarterly conference call. So there will be some speculation in this episode recorded before the call - and by the end of the episode we will see how good or bad said speculation was. Also a little clarification from ep 264 at the 57:20 mark - I said get a little ahead - as in ahead on my emails. I did not say what some of you thought I said - but I will say my wife thought I said it as well when I played it for her. And now into the news.

Apple says small number of Apple TVs have WiFi issues, opens replacement program | 9to5Mac

This first item was supposed to be on the last episode - but I assigned it to the wrong episode in my notes on evernote. Sorry about that. This is with regards to Apple TV 3rd gen - and Apple replacing units that have wifi connectivity issues. So if you have an Apple TV 3rd gen unit and it is having issues connecting and staying connected to your wifi network - look for the link in the show notes titled Apple TVs have wifi issues - and see if your serial number is covered as one Apple will replace - and then take it to your local Apple store and get a replacement. And please let me know afterwards how your experience went.

March Tablet Update: iPad Usage Share Rises for First Time Since December, Now at 81.9% | Chitika Online Advertising Network

Chitika reported that iPad usage share for US and Candian traffic went up in March to 81.9% of all traffic - what is interesting this was the first monthly rise since December. Thoughts on this - well In December - lots of people were given / purchased non-iPad tablets. And they started using them in December and by March - well they discovered using them not as compelling as those with iPads - and that is why iPad traffic grew in March vs Jan and Feb - when people were still in a honeymoon phase with non iPad tablets. If this theory is correct - we should expect another rise in market share for April. Try to remember this one for next months report from Chitika. Chitika speculate the rise might be due to Apple offering refurbished units for sale on line - I am not buying that logic. Again I just think it is about Android users not having as good an experience with their devices as iPad users. But in any case - iPad usage at 81.9% of US and Canadian traffic does re-enforce that iPad users like using their iPads.

Thanks to Ed for the heads up on this next one. Which is more iOS vs Android data - this one is with regards to Ad traffic for mobile platforms. This being global ads across Oprea Mediaworks ad subsidiaries - AdMarvel, Mobile Theory and 4th screen with combined serve over 50 billion ad impressions each month. What they see is iOS in first place with 44.53% of all ad served. Android in 2nd with 31.26%, Other at 14.29%, Symbian at 5.6% and Rim at 4.23%. And when you looked at a % of revenue generated - iOS was even more dominate at 49.23% vs Android at 26.7%, other at 15.39%, Rim at 6.19% and Symbian at 2.46%. Per iOS break down - the iPhone was most dominate followed by the iPad and then the iPod touch. Traffic wise the iPhone was about a 5 to 1 ratio vs the iPad. On the Android side the phones were a 30 to 1 ratio vs the tablets. Boy going over all these numbers kind of makes you wish you had something from the folks at Durex - but hey we will get to that later in the show.

First off in the email bag we have the following:

Hi Rob,

I believe Ryan in Episode 0264 asked for a Music App with a Sleep Timer, not sure if this helps, but if he's happy to still use the Stock Music App then he could also use the Stock Clock App to turn off the music. Here's how too do it:

1. Open up the Clock App

2. Select Timer

3. Decided how long you want the Music to play for

4. Select the option 'When Timer Ends'

5. Scroll all the way to the bottom and

Select 'Stop Playing'

6. Hit the 'Start' Button.

It doesn't matter if you start your music playing before or after you've performed the above step, and as I'm sure you've guessed, when the timer runs out the music will stop playing.

Hope that helps, keep up the good work and always look forward to listening too your Podcasts.

Kind regards

Mark T. of Quarry Bank, England.

Thanks Mark and also thanks goes out to Jose, Darrin, Robert, Shannon, Bernard, Heather, Mitchell, Chelsea and a few others who also sent in the same reply on this one. Guess it is one of those tips I should have known, See even after 6 years of doing this show I am still learning new things. Staying on this subject.

Hello Rob,

One of my favorite apps is iHome+Sleep. Along with being able to set multiple alarms to wake you up with the music of your choice, you can also fall asleep to music. I first started using this app for the alarm feature but quickly fell in love with the app's sleep tracking function. When you want to go to sleep, you simply slide to sleep. When you are ready to wake up, you slide to awake. Under the Stats tab, you are able to see daily, weekly, and monthy sleep times, wake times, hours of sleep, and snooze cycles. If you need to adjust your times, you can do that too. I hope this helps!

Stacy

Rob,

A caller ask for an music app that allows you

to set a timer to have the music stop playing

after a duration (sleep timer).

With this iPhone app, you can enjoy Music with Lyrics, watch Music Videos and study using Special Mode and use an sleeper timer.

It works pretty good. When it gets to the time, it gradually lowers the volume and stop the music instead of abruptly ending the music.

Music Player All-in-1

[App Store Link] http://get.ensightapps.com/0010

—

Carl W. B

iOS Blog: http://www.iamthereforeipad.com

Hi Rob,

For the gentleman who wanted to be able to keep track of his and his wife's daily spending, you could use a simple spreadsheet with built in formulas so that the balance updated after every entry and store it in Dropbox for easy access from both parties. This would eliminate the need to use the same iTunes account

Regards,

Kris

Hi Rob,

I’m emailing you in regards to your listener Shannon who was asking about an app that could sync expenses between he and his wife. I’ve tried several apps and have spent quite a bit of money on different apps hoping to find this type of expense tracking app for my wife and I. I finally found an app called EEBA. It’s an envelope budgeting app that can be used to create individual budgets for your monthly expenses. However I’ve found that by not creating a budget but rather just creating an envelope that’s labeled ‘checking account’, my wife and I are able to put in our daily expenses and deduct from that envelope-our checking account and it immediately syncs both of our phones. It’s completely free and I’ve found it to be extremely useful. Hope this information is useful.

Thanks for the great show!

Your listener from the state of Montana,

Scott

PLAY VOICEMAIL - SCOTT1 AND SCOTT2

PLAY VOICEMAIL - MAX_ANSWR_NUMBERS

WORST NEWS POST TITLE EVER - From CNN.com - quote Verizon iPhone sales tumble 33% unquote. Wow - how totally deceitful and full of link bait. CNN clearly is having issues when resorting to titles like that. Yes - quarter over quarter the number of iPhones sold at Verizon dropped - of course they did - the previous quarter was the first full quarter of the iPhone 5 and the Christmas quarter. Better to look year over year - and in that case the iphone sales at Verizon were up 25% - that is up 25% from last year - that is the news - not that iPhone sales dropped from Q4 2012 to Q1 2013 - of course they did. Also news - iPhones represented over 55% of the smartphones sold last quarter at Verizon - so Yes - All Android phones, Windows Phones, and Blackberry Phones combined were still not even close to the iPhones sold last quarter. For the record there were 4 Mil iPhones sold last quarter at Verizon. Interesting according to Verizon only about half of those were LTE - so per people saying Apple needs a low cost iphone - seems consumers already found it - as in the iPhone 4 and 4S. Well at least in the US where there are subsidies.

As Straight Talk starts selling the iPhone, TracFone sees jump in subscribers, revenue — Tech News and Analysis

One thing I think not be factored into iPhone sales growth is the low cost carriers in the US. When I said on the last episode I thought there would be about 40 Mil iPhones sold last quarter - I figured some of that growth would be coming from lower cost carriers that have the iPhone - like Straight Talk - and Straight talk is reporting some good numbers as far as subscriber growth goes. Guess the question is how much of that growth is via new iPhone sales vs those people picked up on the used market. Plus looking at Verizon's numbers - there was a 25% gain year over year. And last year in the first quarter Apple sold 35.1 Mil iPhones - if that 25% gain was indicative of all carriers for Apple - then Apple should blow away 40 Mil iPhones sold and be closer to 44 Mil iPhones sold. We will talk about this at the end of the show with the actual sales.

0026 - Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit | Reuters

Ok one more data point that might not bode well for my projections - this one from LG Displays - and they did their quarterly report on Monday and reported drop in production orders last quarter. Now Apple is about 30% of their business - and it is very possible that the drop in orders was from their other customers. So on one side we have Verizon and Straight talk showing good numbers - on the other side we have vendors showing not so good numbers. Will be an interesting end of the show today.

Apple's iWatch hits the big time: Changewave claims iPad level demand | Computerworld Blogs

Changewave did a survey to measure the interest with consumers of an iWatch - and what they found is that 19% are interested in this device Actually 5% are very likely to buy said device and 14% are somewhat likely to buy said device. While 19% might not sound high - and some blog posts are titled over 81% are not interested in an iWatch. Which is link bait at best. But 19% of likely or very likely buyers for an unannounced product is actually 1% higher than the 18% of buyers interested in an iPad in Jan 2010 before it was announced. So based on that comparison - said iWatch if it was a real product would probably do pretty well. I know I am very likely to buy said product and I would guess so are most of you listening. Ofcourse there are a few things that could change that 19% - like Price - Specs - and oh yeah - the product actually existing. Which so far is well more than a minor detail.

Lower-Cost iPhone's Plastic Rear Shell Reportedly Surfaces - Mac Rumors

On the has not been announced but highly speculated front is the lower cost iPhone rumor - and now there are some pictures of what is supposed to be the back casing of said lower cost iPhone - and if true shows it to be a plastic back - i.e. iPhone 3G and 3GS. Of course it could just be a plastic case for an iPhone 4 / 4S or 5 - since there are no dimensions given.

New app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

Thanks to Mark for this next one which will be of interest to our listeners in Iceland - especially the single listeners. The app is called islendiga App - and it is there to help icelanders avoid accidental incest. You bump your iPhone with the person you are looking to hook up with and it emits a warning alarm if they are closely related. I guess according to the article this is something that is a problem in Iceland. Where you go to a family party only to see someone you recently hooked up with. Or so says the article from USA Today. Now I was going to do a West Virginia Joke or an Arkansas joke - but actually in W. Virginia and Arkansas it is against the law to mary your first cousin - but you know where it is not against the law - NY and CT - yeah - so just remember that folk in the NY area before making fun of People in W. Vir or Arkansas. Just Sayin.

0039 - MALWARE DESIGNED FOR ANDROID-BASED SMART PHONES<br><i>Has been downloaded about 9 million times</i> | FEATURE NEWS | Sky Valley Chronicle Washington State News

Thanks to John in Gilbert AZ for this next one. Which is another Android Malware story - this time about apps with malware that may have been downloaded up about 9 million times - but not from un-official Android app stores - but rather from the Google Play app store. Seems Google's idea of a walled garden - forgot that whole walled part. Ouch. Sucks to be an Android user.

Hi Rob,

Love the show. I'm always learning stuff and I love hearing about new products and apps.

Here's a little trick you might like. You don't need to jailbreak and you don't even have to have Siri. You can actually use Siri's voice for your ringtone. For example, when your mother calls, you can have Siri say: "WARNING...Your mother is calling. Would you like me to send it to your voicemail or ignore it?"

Or when you get a new voicemail... "You're so lazy. Because you wouldn't get up off your butt you now have a new voicemail!"

I've attached a couple samples.

PLAY VOICEMAIL - TIP_BRANDON_MOTHER

Here's how.

1. You need 2 iOS devices. They don't need to have Siri.

2. On device #1, make sure you have "speak selection" on. You can find this under settings>general>accessibility. You will want to adjust the speed too.

3. On the same device go to the notes app and type what you would like Siri to say.

4. On device #2 download create ringtones! From the App Store.

5. Follow the instructions on how to record your own ringtone.

6. On device #1 select the text and tap on "speak" at the same time as you tap "record" on device #2.

7. Follow the instructions in the ringtones app on how to sync the ringtone back to your device through iTunes.

8. Assign it to your mothers contact in the contacts app. Or your regular ringtone or alert tone under settings>sounds.

DONE!!

If you want to make the recording better quality you could use a device like the iRig between the devices. I haven't tried it yet but it should work in theory.

Here is the link to the app:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/create-ringtones!/id394762682?mt=8

Regards,

Brandon

Vancouver, Canada

Hi Rob,

I have a 4s and am looking to go cordless. I mostly listen to podcasts and music with my headphones and want to know what are the best options for going wireless w Bluetooth that would allow me the same control I have with my wired headphones.... Thanks

Phil

Hi Phil,

The Plantronics Backbeat 903+ were ones recommended in the past by a few people - I went over other pairs on Episode 238

PLAY VOICEMAIL - QUEST_WIFI_CARS

Durex to launch vibrating underwear controlled by iPhone app - NY Daily News

Durex the condom people - are launching I kid you not - vibrating underwear for him and her - that are controlled by an iOS App - so now when you are away from the one you love you can set up a Skype call and literally reach out and touch them. Yes by touching on the iOS app - it causes the other persons underwear to vibrate. Our I guess you could touch the iOS app and have it vibrate your own under ware - you may ask why you would need an app to do that - well you could launch the app while in a conference meeting and turn a boring meeting about last quarter results into a more stimulating meeting. Sure beats biting the inside of your cheek to stay awake - just sayin.

Time Warner Cable to Launch VOD Service for Apple Devices (AAPL, TWC)

If you are a Time Warner Cable customer - you can now watch selected shows on your iOS device when out and about. As long as you have a Wifi connection or are jailbroken and running the tweak that makes your iOS device think it is on Wifi and not on cellular. Previously the Time warner cable app only would work at your location. Now you can take it with you. Search for the TWC space TV app in the iOS App store.

PLAY VOICEMAIL bruce_feedback_podcast

Hi Rob,

I really don't like the new podcast app. I have several stories I listen to that several episodes were uploaded on one day. Instead of playing episode # 1, 2, 3..., the podcast app plays 3 2 then 1. I can not control the order they are played even in a play list. Urg

You advised me to uncheck "use cellular data" to keep from using all my data downloading unwanted podcast and I am sure glad I did that. It automatically downloads when I am home on my wifi.

Regards,

Robin

Hi Rob,

I tried the podcast app only once and will not waste my time on it anymore. This is a major misstep for Apple along with Maps. The market may not be kind of more missteps. Samsung is biting at the heels but I'm committed to apples "closed" system where "we" are the customers and not the bait for advertisers.

I use stitcher and icatcher. I know you said the podcast app had a provision now similar to stitcher and that's good.

Stitcher now has a download and save option but I stream stitcher and use icatcher for downloads.

It looks like Facebook is trying discreetly to move in on googles advertising revenue with Facebook home. I expect google to do something.

I left Facebook. Didn't need the partyline. A good target to be hacked with all the membership was a big factor. I was spending too much time there.

All the best. And let's hope that the summer will be a boring news time for the USA. I am about 40mi from the explosion in West,Tx of the fertilizer plant. Our thin windows rattled and the bedroom door rattled. It was hard to believe but we thought it was thunder we didn't hear at the time.

Mike R

Hi Rob,

A listener asked about the best app to stream podcasts. The app that immediately come to mind, because I use it daily and was actually using it to listen to the Today in iOS podcast from which the caller asked the question. I am heavy podcast listener; however, I have not downloaded a podcast in a while. Since my iPhone 4S days, I have only streamed podcasts using the free app - Stitcher Radio. Stitcher streams just as well on the 3G, 4G, LTE or

WIFI networks. Stitcher allows you to mark podcasts as favorites or create playlists for your podcasts. It is called Stitcher because it stitches your list of podcasts together to create your own personal radio station. It doesn't matter whether the podcast is a daily, weekly, monthly or whenever they get a chance to update the podcast show, Stitcher will play the next available podcast with the newest content. You can place the shows in the order that you desire, so you can place the daily shows at the top so that you get the latest content first. The longer you listen to your personal show, the older content will play eventually play. You can jump to any show or even a particular episode of any show at anytime.

You can get recommended shows that are similar to the shows that you are listening to or have saved as favorites or in your playlists. So this feature allows you to find content that you may never know about if you were just listening to podcasts in the Apple Podcast app. Additionally, they have a channel called "Smart Station" that will automatically add shows to this smart station based on your thumb ups and thumb downs.

Lastly, They even have live radio stations that allows you to listen to live radio stations that are near your location or via category based selections like talk, sports, music or location. I love this app and I listen to it twice daily; in the morning as I

head to work and again or the return trip home. My car has a Bluetooth enable radio and I love streaming it into the car's stereo system, but mostly I enjoy it via my LH HBS700 Bluetooth headset, Jambone JamBOX Bluetooth speaker or BOSE QuietComfort 15 wired headphones.

Thanks,

Carl W. Brooks

http://www.iamthereforeipad.com

Hi Rob,

Thought the listeners would enjoy this tweak. It adds a toggle in options in the camera app.

When phototorch is turned on, whenever the camera flash toggle is turned on (not auto) the flash constantly stays on instead of just flashing. Very helpful for night pictures.

Regards,

Levi

Hi rob !

Hey I was wondering - is there a fast way of closing all of the tabs in safari on the iPad/iPhone?

Regards,

Tash

Hi Tash - not that I know of - At least not with out Jailbreaking - if anyone knows of a way with a jailbreak to close out all the open tabs in Safari on an iOS device - please let us know.

Hi Rob,

Is there a backgrounder like tweak in Cydia that works with iOS 6?

Thanks!

Steven

PLAYVOICE MAIL - JIM_MI_THINKING_JB_QUEST

Hi Rob,

I went to register for the full version of PDANet for my jailbroken iPhone 5 today, fully expecting to pay the full $29, and was pleasantly surprised to see that the full version is on a promo sale right now for $16.

I couldn't find any info on the duration of this promo, but hopefully it'll stay on long enough for your listeners to get wind of it.

If anyone else out there has been holding off on buying the full version of PDANet, now seems like a good time to go for it.

-Matt

Thanks matt for the heads up - and folks if your were thinking about getting PDA net the full version - now seems to be the time.

0065 - Sound Cylinder™ | Definitive Technology®

One of the items I have been testing out of late is the Sound Cylinder from Definitive Technology. This is one of the best looking Bluetooth speakers I have seen - actually it is the best looking. It is beautifully crafter Cylinder that offers 2.1 sound - meaning it has 3 speakers - a left and right speaker and a subwoofer for bass from both left and right combined. 2Watts for each the left and right speaker and 4 Watts for the sub-woofer. If you like base this speaker offers some nice base. While it is a cylinder it does have a kickstand and a mounting bracket where you stick in your iPad so you can have your iPad mounted up on this and watch a movie or music videos. You can also mount it on top of your Mac Book Pro screen. There is a notch out that is the right size so as to not block your cam and mic on the top of the screen. For battery life they said it is about 10 hours - my testing seemed to go longer than that - as I was able to run it for at least 3 days with on and off usage each time through out the day. Dave's lounge sounded great. Now this is not a cheap speaker - this is a higher end speaker - it runs $199. The only downside I saw with it at all was when an iPad was mounted in it in portrait mode - if you bumped into it - it could fall forward - I did not see this happen with it when it was in landscape mode. So just be careful and I would recommend if using it in Portrait mode to make sure you keep an eye on it and push it back on the kickstand to make sure it is leaning back when you first mount it. But sound wise and looks wise it really is a beautiful and great sounding speaker. It also accepts a standard 1/8th inch line in if you don't have bluetooth. If you have a mac book pro or an iPad - this is a really high quality addition for nice loud and full sound. One nice thing with this speaker it switched effortlessly between my iPad and iPhone - with the speaker turned on and running my iPad - I turned off the iPad and turned on bluetooth on my iPhone and it connected with out having to turn off the speaker - some other speakers I have - required some effort to switch off. This one switched really easy between devices. Search for Sound Cylinder in the show notes for ep 265 over at today in iOS dot com.

A quick heads up Netflix updated their app on Monday the 22nd to Version 4.0. What is new you ask - well according to iTunes what is new is quote This new app release makes watching Netflix TV shows and movies an even better experience.

• Easy episode selection with a brand new episode selector on the iPad

• Redesigned audio and subtitle selector on iPad and iPhone

• Bug fixes

unquote.

I will say if you are JB and using xcon to trick it into thinking you are not jailbroken - you may want to hold off updating until it is clear wether this new version causes any issues with xcon users. Oh and yeah if you don't like change any change - yeah maybe you don't want to update either. But then again you are probably still on the original iPhone and this version does not work with it anyway as it requires iOS version 5.0 or later.

Hi Rob.

I am told that Bluetooth 4.0 exists in the iPhone 4s/5 and supports video streaming. Do you or your listeners know of a Back-up Camera that utilizes this and transmits video directly to the phone? If not, maybe a developer can start a Kickstarter project that provides this function! It would be nice if when I hit reverse gear, it would send me a notification on my iPhone and when selected, opens up the video stream.

Thanks for all you do.

Brian in Toronto.

Hey Rob,

Ever since two versions of iTunes ago, every time I sync my iPhone 5, about 20 songs sync every time. After much research on google and apple forums, my songs still sync.

The only thing I have now determined these songs have in common is there all songs I purchased on iTunes. They appear to be AAC. Do you know or have you heard of how to stop iTunes from syncing purchased AAC music every sync?

Thanks so much for you help and I really appreciate the work you do on my favorite podcast!

Steven In Virginia

Hi Rob,

Low on space? Have Pimp Your Screen installed? Check its storage usage! Settings -> General -> Usage. You may need to show all apps.

I was looking at my app usage and found PYS was using 550MB! Of course, one could just delete the app and reinstall it, right? But where is the fun in that? There has to be a harder way! :-)

For jailbreakers:

Install AppLinks from Cydia. This creates relabel directory names for all yout apps. Open AppLinks and click on the refresh icon in the bottom left. When done, close the app.

Using iFile (from Cydia), go to your home directory. Go to AppLinks -> Pimp Your Screen. Now you are in the app's home folder.

Go to Library -> Cache -> Three20. For me, there were 429 files that seem to average a little over 1MB each in size. Deleted all of the files to the Trash. Emptied the trash.

Now PYS shows 63MB. Much better!

I could not find any settings for PYS in-app or in Settings. So, I didn't see any way to force PYS to clear its cache.

Thought this might help some listeners.

You could leave out the jailbreak stuff if you want to make the segment a lot shorter. :-)

Enjoy life!

Steven (in Houston)

0086 - tii's Podcast

Tim Cooks started the call - he mentioned a lot more surprises in the works - but not till the fall and then across 2014. And he said Apple will be doubling capital returns - by increasing share repurchases and increasing dividends by 15% up to $3.05 per share.

Rev = $43.6 Billion (vs $39.2 Billion a year ago quarter and $54.5 Billion last quarter)

Total Cash = $144.7 Billion (up $7.6 Billion for the quarter from $137.1 Billion)

Last Quarter Sales:

iPhones Sold = 37.4 Mil (vs 35.1 Mil a year ago quarter and 47.8 Mil last quarter)

iPads Sold = 19.5 Mil (vs 11.8 Mil a year ago quarter and 22.9 Mil last quarter)

All iPod's Sold = 5.6 Mil (vs 7.7 Mil a year ago quarter and 12.7 Mil last quarter)

iPod Touches Sold = Not given as usual but over half of the 5.6 Mil iPods sold

Misc:

>850,000 iOS apps

>350,000 iPad Apps

>$9 Billion in App sales to Devs all time, and now over $1 Billion per quarter.

Tim Cook when asked about the 5" display - said there are a lot of tradeoff's for the large screens and they would not build a larger screen while those trade offs existed - which to me sounds like Apple speak for they are working on a 5" display.

0088 - Apple - Press Info - Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

And Before we go today I want to remind you to send in your feedback to the show - 206-666-6364 - that 206-moon-dog - or record your feedback and email it to the show at today in iOS at gmail dot com - The feedback it can be a question or comment per something someone said on this episode or it can be a question or rant you have about something else. An App or product review - good or bad - as long as it is iOS related - it is welcomed. I am always looking for new Artwork to feature that you created on an iOS device - just put some Tii branding on it and send it in. And of course we are always looking for more music created on an iOS device to play on the show. This is your show and your feedback is greatly desired. If you want to know when new episodes go up - look at the Tii app - not just the best way to consume the show - but also a great way to get a push message when a new episode goes live or there is other iOS breaking news. Just $2.99 in the app store - it helps you enjoy the show more and it helps support the show at the same time - and it makes it really easy to email or call the show with your feedback. Again just search Tii in the iTunes app store.

And that folks is going to do it for us today.

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Wed, 17 April 2013

Tii - iTem 0264 - The Episode with Stones

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Driver can't use map on handheld iPhone, California court rules

Best Buy chops older iPad prices as much as 30 percent

iPad prices slashed hinting new models are coming

48% of U.S. teens own an iPhone. 62% plan to buy one

Apple Executives Have to Be Happy About this Data Point

Dominant mobile traffic share of Apple's iOS continues to grow against Android

Podcast Consumption as easy as Angry Birds

Email Client Popularity

IHS sees netbooks dead by 2015

Apple's iMessage encryption thwarts government investigations

Apple - Apple Financial Results - Q2 2013

How many iPads did Apple sell last quarter?

How many iPhones did Apple sell last quarter?

iPad Estimates Range from 13 to 21.7 million

iPhone Estimates Range from 32.5 to 42.5 Million

Foxconn Reports Revenue Decline; Apple iPhone Implicated

T-Mobile goes even lower

T-Mobile tiptoes around data throttling, iPhone Wi-Fi calling

T-Mobile: iPhone drove one of the biggest weekends ever for us

Alleged Parts for Upcoming iPhone Leak Again

Apple iOS 7 Delayed, But New iPhone Won't Be

Apple reportedly dropping Samsung and turning to TSMC for A7 chip

Fingerprint scanning tech predicted to be major component of Apple's 'iPhone 5S

Leaked: White iPad Front Panel with Smaller Side Bezels?

WSJ: Apple beginning production of next iPhone in Q2

Foxconn nearing new iPhone production

Could the iPhone go Google-free?

iPad stuck in car bumper

SOSCharger — Kickstarter

AnoStyle - Color modification service for your iPhone 5 and iPad Mini

Automatic - Your Smart Driving Assistant

iOS 6.1.3 Untethered Jailbreak: Pod2g Says No

Audio Recorder is the First True iPhone Call Recorder

Grabby is a new customizable camera grabber tweak

Kindergarten.com makes apps free for Autism Awareness Month

Tablet apps now have their own conference: TABLET ECOSYSTEM

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Masters of Alchemy Vengeance Front

Audio Recorder - Cydia

Grabby - Cydia

TagCam

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Tue, 16 April 2013

iOS Artwork - iTem 0264 and Transcript

Hi_Rob

Here is artwork that was made All on the iphone 4

Its a photo of the kids rubber play mat taken with the

BLUX PRO camera with the macro setting

Put lighting effects and border on with

LAMINAR app

The text was put on with

FONTGRAM app

Regards,

Anthony from Austalia

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Transcript for Episode 264

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Driver can't use map on handheld iPhone, California court rules - San Jose Mercury News

Here is one Story I thought many would like to know about and it has to do with being careful with what is in your hand when you are driving.

A Drive in CA was ticketed for looking at his maps app on his iPhone while driving. The driver in this case was a lawyer and fought the law - but you guessed it the law won. Sorry could not resist. Yup - Judges held up it was not legal to hold and look at your Smartphone while driving for any reason. So if you are like me and you are holding that iPhone while driving and have the maps going - time to put it down and keep both hands on the wheel - especially if you are in a hands free jurisdiction. And that is also why good turn by turn directions are needed with map apps.

A bunch of stores carrying the iPad line cut prices early this month. The iPad Mini is now just $299 for the 16 Gig Wifi version at Walmart and Best Buy. Additionally there were big cuts in the price of the 3rd gen iPad maxi. For example the iPad 3rd gen 16 Gig wifi model is now listed at $314.99 down from $449. If this sounds like a fire sale to make way for the next gen iPads - you would not be alone - well except for Wal-mart and Best Buy - said it had nothing to do with clearing inventory for a new product. Because you know price discounts on the iPad Mini which is still selling great - make perfect sense - just like 30% cuts in pricing for 3rd gen iPad maxi's - nothing to see here - just move along folks.

Did I mention we are sooooo over due for an Apple announcement of any sort. Yeah - this leads me to believe the next Apple Product announcement will be iPad specific.

48% of U.S. teens own an iPhone. 62% plan to buy one. - Apple 2.0 -Fortune Tech

Uncle Gene Munster when he is not dreaming of an Apple iTV - is at the local mall chasing down teenagers to ask them personal questions. Like you know what type of smartphone do you have or plan to get. And as in the past when Gene did this the results are positive for apple - very positive. Teens overwhelmingly prefer the iPhone. 62% of teens plan to make their next phone. Vs just 23% that expect to buy an Android. Oh and 48% of teens survey'd already had an iPhone vs just 40% last fall when Gene did the same survey. On the tablet side - 51% already own a tablet. Of those that do - 68% own an iPad. 17% plan to buy a tablet in the next 6 months with 68% planning on getting an iPad. With the iPad Maxi being the choice over the iPad mini at a ratio of almost 4 to 1. Yes for every 5 Teenagers that plan to get an iPad 4 of them plan to get the maxi - so much for the mini killing the maxi.

Apple Executives Have to Be Happy About this Data Point

More data that is Apple positive comes from Comscore - They found that out of the 133.7 Mil Smartphone users in the US - Apples Market share went up 3.9% to 38.9%.

Still Not sure how much or what type or if there is any news in the near term that will do anything to break Apples stock out of its funk. Wallstreet just wants to hear only the bad news about Apple these days.

Dominant mobile traffic share of Apple's iOS continues to grow against Android

Oh hey lets just keep on with keeping on with Stats - This time we go back to uncle Gene Munster and Piper Jaffray - who looked at 10 of the top 100 Mobile websites - like answers.com, tumblr, linked in and Bleacher Report. Here is what they found - In March 66.4% were coming on an iOS device up from 65.4% in Feb. Android in March dropped to 28.7% down from 29.7% in Feb. A few sites and Munster himself try to analyze this data and what it means - but really - it just comes back to - iOS users use their devices for more than Android users. It is all about the engagement with the device.

Some more of the iOS vs Android consumption stats - this time from Libsyn.com the worlds largest Podcast hosting company. When they and by they I mean I looked at the stats for March for all downloads - over 51% of podcast downloads were to mobile devices - which is great news for podcasters. And when I looked at the downloads for iOS vs Android there was a 4.76 to 1 ratio of iOS downloads vs Android downloads. Still proving that iOS devices are for more than just phone calls - unlike most Android devices. I will try to look at these numbers each month going forward and by I I mean Libsyn.com will.

Hi Rob

I thought you might find this interesting :)

Regards

Ian from

Morecambe, UK

Hi Ian - Yes Indeed I did find this interesting - with this in this case being stats - yes more stats - and this time they come from Campaign Monitor - And they send out Email campaigns. And they track where those emails are getting opened. And what they found will not surprise any listeners of this show. 1. Mobile email clients opening the emails out gun those for desktop / PC's. And two of the mobile clients - Number one is the Mail client for iOS - with 35.6% of all emails opened. Vs 2nd place - Outlook at 20.14% and hotmail - yes Hot Mail in 3rd at 13.57%. 4th goes back to apple with Apple Mail at 11%. Sadly these numbers were last updated in August / September. Would be interesting to see if there was any change in numbers since then.

In the over before it is over category - comes the news that iSuppli just released a new report saying the Netbook category will be dead by 2015. Well except for the fact is it already basically dead. In 2010 - the year the iPad was released Netbooks shipped to the tune of over 32 Million units world wide. This year iSuppli says netbooks will ship a total of less than 4 Million units. Or less then how many iPads shipped since I released episode 262 of Tii. I would say if you go from 32 Mil in 2010 to less then 4 mil in 2013 - Yeah - that is dead already. No need to wait to 2015 to put the fork in it. Stick it in now and just say netbooks are dead and move on. Today if you want a net book - you get an iPad Mini and a keyboard case - and you are done.

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Hi Rob,

In regards to the guy looking for a good banking app he can write notes in and other stuff, one of the best banking apps I have found is called Mint. It's free in the Apple App Store. It shows all your banking, lets you write notes on individual transactions, gives you the ability to set budgets, shows your credit card accounts you choose, shows all of your spending what and where you're spending money at. I highly recommend and only use my banks app for very specific things such as bill pay.

Thanks for the great shows as always,

Chris in Orange County, CA

Good morning Rob,

I hope this day finds you well. I'm hoping you or the listeners can help me. I'm looking for a spending tracker/ budget app. I've tried a few like iSpending, Manilla & Mint & they do a pretty good job. Manilla & Mint actually keep your balances current by communicating with your bank, not sure if I like that or not. I'm simply looking for an app that my wife & I can each have on our phones & when we spend or deposit money, either cash or debit, she or I would enter it manually and it would then update the balance on the other phone. I have a 4S & she has a 5, we do not share an Apple ID. I hope I didn't make this too confusing,

Thank you sincerely,

Shannon H in Fountain Hills, AZ

Thanks to Tash for this next one - which is another story where people are complaining about apples security - well kinda sorta. In this case the people complaining are the man - and they are complaining that Apples security for iMessage is so good quote impossible to intercept iMessages between two Apple devices," unquote This according to a document from the US DEA. So Yes the US Government intelligence and Law Enforcement agencies are complaining that iMessage is too secure. Which means if you are looking for a secure messaging platform to use at work - iMessage is the one for you.

Apple will report Financials on Tuesday April 23rd at 5:00 PM ET - I will time the next episode to come out shortly there after. With the Financial just about a week away it means it is time for the wrap up of the anal-ists with regards to predicting iPhone and iPad sales. As always Philip Emer Dewitt does a great job gathering up all the predictions. Lets start with the iPhone predictions. Last quarter of 2012 there were 47.8 Mil actually sold. This quarter the pros on average are predicting 36.4 Mil units sold vs the 37.9 Mil iPhones sold that the non-pros are predicting. On the extremes. Shaw Wu at Sterne Agee predicting just 32.5 Mil iPhones sold. And Michel Contant from The Braeburn group predicting 42.5 Mil sold. I find myself thinking the numbers will be closer to the 40 Mil units sold. We shall see.

On the iPad Side - last quarter of 2012 there were 22.86 Mil iPads sold. This past quarter the anal-ists are predicting an average of 18.44 Mil iPads from the Pros and just 17.7 Mil iPads from the non-pros. The extremes were Brian Blair from Wedge Partners at 13 Mil sold vs Stuart Jeffrey from Nomura at 21.72 Mil sold. I think it is very very safe to say that Brian is whack. And the real number should be in the 18.5 to 19 Mil range for sales last quarter - or so I think. We shall see on the 23rd.

Foxconn Reports Revenue Decline; Apple iPhone Implicated - John Paczkowski - News - AllThingsD

Interestingly on the numbers being reported front - FoxConn reported it biggest revenue decline in over a decade last week - and quickly speculation went wild that this is because of a slow down in demand for iOS devices that foxconn makes for apple. Or maybe just maybe it could be about the other 40% or so of business at FoxConn that is not apple related. Remember FoxConn /Hon Hai also has as customers HP, Dell, Nokia and Nintendo - and well we all know how great sales of those companies products are doing. While we will not know for sure on the numbers until next week - I think it is more likely that the decline had to do with Apples PC competitors that are getting their butt kicked by iPads - then it is in any slow down of sales of iOS devices - which again is how many spun the news. On the 23rd we will see who was right and who was wrong.

T-Mobile goes even lower: bring in old iPhone, waive $99 fee for iPhone 5 — Tech News and Analysis

T-Mobile has an offer that is well not the best offer - if you trade in your iPhone 4 or 4S - they will waive the down payment on the iPhone 5 - or put another way they will give you $99 for your iPhone 4 or 4S. Which is $50 less than Gazelle will give your for the iPhone 4 and over a $100 less than what they would give you for the 4S. Yeah - stay away from that deal with a 10 foot pole.

Hi Rob,

Just wanted to mention, T-mobile's new unlimited actually is unlimited. They don't throttle the new plans at 5 gigs.

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/03/26/t-mobile-tiptoes-around-data-throttling-iphone-wi-fi-calling

This link says they will use throttling as network management only in the interest of fair use for other users on the network, which is the way it's supposed to be.

I'll reserve final judgment until I use it myself, as I am currently set to use on the order of 50-70 gigs a month.

I'm going once they have LTE in Louisville. I currently have AT&T and I get throttled after 2 days, although sometimes I can fool the throttling system. T-mobile's new plans are why I got an unlocked iPhone 5 as soon as they came out. Shame this old school A1428 isn't compatible with AWS HSPA+.

Regards,

Dennis F

And with T-Mobile launch late last week - how did they do on sales - Personally I was not expecting much - after all the iPhone 5 has been out on a lot of carriers already in the US since September. But that did not stop T-Mobile from having quote one of its biggest weekends in the history of the company unquote. Heck there were even reports of some lines at some T-mobile stores. Really lines for a 7 Month old Phone - wow - again this just goes to show the iPhone is in a world of its own.

Alleged Parts for Upcoming iPhone Leak Again, Mute Switch to Become Push Button? - Mac Rumors

It seems like forever since the last Apple new product announcement and the natives are a getting a restless. Which means the rumors are coming out of the wood work again. Lets quickly go over some of the latest once. MacRumors had some pictures of what is supposed to be internals of the next iPhone - one of which is the audio control cable - and if it is for a future iPhone shows it going to a push button for mute rather than a switch - which makes very little sense. Another rumor from John Gruber and a source of his I would assume is that iOS 7 is being delayed as it is taking longer and but that the next iPhone will be out when planned - just running on iOS 6 - and then later you upgrade to iOS 7. One possible reason for the delay is Johnny Ive is getting his hands dirty ripping out all the skewmorophic design elements. When it comes to rumors - Gruber has one of the best track records. Thanks to Tash for the heads up on this next rumor - which comes via Korean Times and that is that Apple is reportedly Dropping Samsung for its main chip supplier. Essentially that the A7 Main processor / heart of future iOS devices would be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company - TSMC - and the Samsung is being given the old heave hoe - Which really is not a matter of if - just a matter of when. Given Apples and Samsungs relations ship and Tim Cooks history on the supply side - I have to imagine for the past couple of years - one of Tim's biggest priorities was facilitating a full and complete divorce from Samsung as a supplier. That is how Apple best hurts Samsung - pulling their business - not all those darn lawsuits.

Back to the rumors - on the iPhone 5S or 7th gen iPhone or next iPhone - or whatever - Rumors from Brian White of Topeka Capital have said device coming with scanning tech for your fingerprints. White then went further into fantasy land talking about an iWatch and possibly iRing - could be used to control an iTV all when you apparently took another hit from his iBong. Just Sayin. Back to the leaked component rumor front comes pictures of what could be the front panel of the 5th gen iPad. What was interesting on this leaked component - is that the bezel on the sides is much thinner than at the top and the bottom - unlike the current iPad - which is more uniform around the full bezel. In other words this looks closer to the iPad Mini's ratios than the iPad Maxi's current ratios for the bezel. Finally on the Rumor front were the ones from the Wall Street Journal with regards to the next gen iPhone which they think will be out this summer - Thanks guys for narrowing it down to between the end of June and end of September for us. Shocker if they miss that window. WSJ also thinks the iPhone is going to the land of Unicorns and Rainbows - well ok - just rainbows as in multicolor iPhones - just like the multicolor iPod Touches. Said next gen iPhone will have an A7 processor - duhhh - and a better camera - double duhhh. Yeah - not so much rumors are obvious predictions.

0031 - Foxconn nearing new iPhone production, reports point to summer launch — Tech News and Analysis

And on top of all those rumors last week - this week is the rumor that FoxCon has started ramping up the hiring of new workers for the next gen iPhone build. This according to both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal and both siting sources familiar with the situation. Expectation / speculation is that production of the next gen iPhone will start any day now if not already - and that it will be out - well - this summer. But if they are ramping up now - I would expect it closer to the start of Summer rather than the end of summer like last year.

There are some rumblings about Apple jumping in bed with Yahoo where Yahoo would supply many of the apps run by google. Or I guess a better analogy is kicking google out of bed and inviting Yahoo in.

Many are reporting / speculating this is a done deal.

But really - How? Apple Already Kicked Google off the virgin iPhone you buy today in two places - YouTube and Maps - and we all know how well that latter one went. But even so - Neither were replaced by Yahoo. Plus Saying Apple is going to get in bed with Yahoo - missed the point Yahoo was already there - from the beginning no less - with the Stock App and the Weather App.

So really I am not sure where Apple could kick out Google at this point? I guess they could make Yahoo the default search engine - but supposedly Google pays a pretty penny to be the default setting for search - and Yahoo and Bing are already there as options.

Again I don't see where Apple could kick out Google and invite in Yahoo. The key thing is for Apple to keep approving the Apps from Google - so any user can download and use the Google apps when and how they like.

But saying that Yahoo is going to replace Google in Apples iOS bed - is not even close to accurate or possible at this point.

iPad stuck in car bumper | ABC57 | South Bend IN News, Weather and Sports | National & World News

This next one is one I kinda sorta felt needed to be mentioned based on all those that sent in emails on it. So the story goes like this - Guy has iPad - he puts iPad on roof of car before getting in car - and well forgets it is there and drives off - some time later on said iPad flies off roof of car - normally the story ends there - iPad is lost or shattered - probably both. But this time said iPad flew off the roof of his car and hit the front of the a woman's car - again - probably the end of the story. except instead of bouncing off her car and shattering - the iPad embedded into the front of her car - not that she new it at the time. later on when the woman parked her car she saw the iPad wedged into the front of her car - so much so she needed a hammer to get it out. ouch. Which you would think is the end of the story - except for the part about the iPad still working and her able to open and app on the iPad and track down the own of the iPad. And that is the end of the story.

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Hi Rob,

I was using the iPhone's spotlight search to open the Tii app and I noticed that a Tii episode showed up in the search. I pressed it and the episode opened up in the music app. If you are among the podcasts app haters this is a way to avoid using it. I personally don't think it's that bad, but it is easier to read the episode descriptions from the music app.

Thanks for the show,

Dave

Hi Rob. I have video files in my iTunes library but the videos do not play on my iPad. In some previous versions of iTunes there was an option to change the format of a video so that it would play on an IOS device. Do you know if that feature is still available on the current version of iTunes? Thanks for your help. Jack P

Hi Jack, Yes that option is still there. Select the Movie you want to convert in the Movies library on iTunes - then go to "File" then to "Create New Version" and then select the version you want to convert it to. And your options are either iPod / iPhone version or iPad / Apple TV Version.

Hi Rob,

do you know of a good app that is a music player that has a sleep timer. i have i ipod running ios 6.1.3 that is not jail broken

love the show

thanks Ryan

Rob,

Thought I would share my experience with the new Pebble watch and a recent trip to Florida from Michigan. I backed Pebble last year, and received the watch 1 1/2 weeks ago, right before our Spring break trip to Florida with my wife and kids.

This watch worked (works) great with my iPhone 5. While the iPhone 5 was being used as the navigator with Waze and as our entertainment with Pandora, I was able to still able to skip songs from my watch. I was even able to monitor incoming emails and texts from my watch. It worked seamlessly.

Also, I was able to create a wireless connection on my Airport Express, and my three kids were able to play Mine Craft together on their iPad mini's. I was even able sneak into their game on one of their iPod Touches (4th gen) and mess with their creations. Wow! 4 users on wi-fi while driving to Florida. Perfect.

Love the Apple product line and the Pebble watch.

Regards,

Rob from Saline

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SOSCharger Self-Powered iPhone & Smart Phone Charger by SOS Ready » Our first Stretch Goal — Kickstarter

A Quick update on the SOSCharger I mentioned on the previous show - this is one I am funding - and it is again a hand held charger with a manual crank - yes you crank the arm and it generates the electricity to charge your iOS device. They are now up to over 2,600 backers and $100,000 - if you want one of these you have until April 26th at 2:59 AM ET to become a backer. This is a great device for those that go camping or are otherwise in places where they are away from power sources - like conferences.

It just cost $35 - and I am so excited about getting this one.

Search for SOSCharger one word at kickstarter dot com.

hey rob,

while I was eagerly waiting for your next show I surfed through the net and found out something cool for people who want to customise their iPhones.

www.anostyle.com is a really cool site you should check this out!

regards

Sanchit

Thanks Sanchit for the heads up on Anostyle. You know earlier when I mentioned in rumors about multicolor iPhones for the next gen iPhone - well anostyle lets you take your current iPhone 5 or iPad mini and change the color of the device. So if you want anodize your iPhone 5 or iPad mini to a color other than white or black - check out anostyle.com And yes this does involve mailing said device to them - so they can change the color - so if you can't live even a day with out your iOS device - then you will need to wait until this summer and hope the rumors were true about multicolor iPhones.

Hey Rob,

I wanted to show you this cool new accessory for the gear heads out there. It's a unit that plugs into the OBD II plug in your car and gives you real time telemetry and any codes that the computer throws. I think it's pretty cool. Check it out!

www.automatic.com/

Thanks and keep up the good work,

Alex from Connecticut

Hi Alex - thanks for the heads up on this. And what this is is a bluetooth module that plugs into your car and allows your car to talk to your iPhone. Now I should point out they are in pre-order mode - and not planning to start shipping until May. But if you are a gear head and really want to get better info from your car - this is worth checking out. Also one feature they offer is being able to find where you park. Since it communicates with the GPS of your device - once you park somewhere - each time it gives that info to your iPhone. It looks like however this is just going to be for the iPhone 4S and 5 - as it uses bluetooth 4.0. Go to automatic.com for more info. If anyone gets this - please call in with a review - it seems pretty interesting - and I did not even remotely touch on the features they list or uses of this. Pricing on this is $70

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Hi Rob,

On my old iPhone 3G, I installed a modified version of iOS 3 called whited00r. When installed, it replaces the App Store app with an app called app market, it's more like a folder. When you open the app market app, it gives you the option to go to the app store, Cydia, Dropbox backup, and Time Machine. Time Machine is an app that allows you to easily look up, and install Older versions of iOS apps. They are cracked, however, meaning that if you install an app that was a paid app, it will be illegal. But you can install free apps, or if you have bought the app, I am guessing it would be fine. BTW, This also adds features like fast app switching, home screen wallpaper, voice actions, folders, and speed improvements to the overall experience of iOS on an older iPhone. Hope this answers the listeners question. Thanks for the show.

Whited00r can be found and downloaded for iPhone 2G, 3G, iPod 1st gen and 2nd gen at www.whited00r.com

Regards,

Cason

Hi Rob,

Per the person asking about apps for older versions of iOS.

Just Do a Google Search for apps that work with 4.2.1 there are lots of websites that show apps that will still work, I found a lot of apps this way, and installed them by using the app store on the device once I knew what apps would work.

Regards,

Karen

Hi Rob,

I have an iPhone 4S and randomly my push notifications for Facebook stop chirping when, I received a notification. It still shows that I have a new notification.. I went threw a few iso help threads. The most common fix that I have come across is to deactivate my Facebook account..

I was wondering if anyone of your listeners have a different remedy for this

Regards,

Chris S

North Bay Ontario Canada

Hi Rob

I have my jail broken ipad 1 running ios 5.1.1 and whenever I try to open up cydia, or any cydia installed app is crashes, not the ipad but the app, should I back up and then restore? Any ideas? Thanks, daniel

Hi Daniel,

I would try the following.

1. Force quit out of all open apps.

2. In Settings go to Reset - then Reset Network settings.

3. Relaunch cydia and see if you still have the issue?

4. If cydia is stable now - try launching some Cydia apps and see if they work fine.

5. If the cydia apps keep crashing - but cydia is ok - go in and start uninstalling cydia apps one at a time to get down to just the few you really want - and see if that helps.

If you can't get cydia stable to un-install apps - then you will need to restore. But I would try un-installing cydia apps first. Hope that helps.

Remember what I said on the last episode about the Evasi0n team not likely going to do a jailbreak again until the next major revision. Nailed it. As Pod2G said exactly that via twitter. After I released the last episode. Just Sayin. So yeah - if you want to jailbreak - do not upgrade past iOS 6.1.2

Thanks to Levi for the heads up on this next one. Which is the Jailbreak App Audio Recorder - which claims to be the first true iPhone call recorder ever. Before I talked about this one - I needed to download it and test it - which I did. I don't pay for many apps - but in this case I felt if it did what I hoped it would do it would be worth the $3.99. In a nut shell - not really. Here is why - for me with my iPhone 4S - you can only record calls when in speaker mode - Sound familiar - yeah the App Shavon recommended back on 260 does the same thing - and it does not require a jailbreak. Now one big big difference is with Audio Recorder - it puts a little record button on your phone app on the iPhone - so any time you make a call and go to speaker phone mode - it shows the record button. Upon hitting the button - you and the other person hear a This call will be recorded message. I guess some sneaky people who know before hand they plan to record the call - start the call and hit the button right away - and the message will play before the other person has a chance to answer - most of the time. But some of the time - people may answer quickly and hear part of the this is being recorded message - Oh - that would be embarrassing.

This app is a paid app as I mentioned - $3.99 - pay pal or Credit Card. You first need to add a repo in Cydia. The repo to add is http:// l i m n e o s dot net slash r e p o - limneos.net/repo.

Once you think you added the repo - you then need to choose install - and it will install the App - you then go to the Settings App - and find the Audio Recorder App - and tap on it to do the payment part. Once you finish paying the app is installed as a tweak - and part of your phone app. Which again - having that button right there - when in speaker phone mode is nice. But if you are not looking to spend money - Then go and listen to ep 260 and the App shavon mentions.

Not sure if this app does recording with the head set earbuds in use for the iPHone 5. But again for the 4S - you can only record calls you have in speaker phone mode.

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PLAY AUDIO RECORDING TEST 2

Thanks to Tash for the heads up on this next one. Which is about the JB tweak called Grabby spelled g r a b b y - and what it does in a nut shell is offer up multiple apps you can select from your lock screen - you know how now when you are at the lock screen if you slide up on the camera you can get the camera right away. This makes it supper quick to get to your camera when you need it fast. But now with Grabby you could also add in some more apps like Messages apps when you have to text right now. Or the Phone app or the Music ap. You do need to add a repo to get to this. Which I will not even attempt to give out - just look for Grabby in the show notes for a link to an article at idownloadblog - that goes over this tweak and the repo needed.

Thanks to Tash for this next one. Which is to an article over at TUAW titled - Kindergarten.com makes apps free for autism awareness month - so if you have a young in - check out this article with a link to all the apps or search for kindergarten.com in iTunes to see and download these free for the month of April apps.

Tablet apps now have their own conference: TABLET ECOSYSTEM to debut in San Francisco on September 12 | TabTimes

There was an announcement of a new conference this one in San Francisco on September 12th. The conference is focusing on the Tablet eco system and is called TabTimes Tablet Ecosystem which is brought to you by TabTimes (nope never heard of them either) in association with the Application Developers Alliance. This will be specifically at the Mission Bay Conference center at UCSF and costs $40 for the full day. I don't know if conference is as accurate as a daily seminar might be when describing this - but hey if you are in the SF area - have an extra $40 bucks and need an excuse to go an meet other devs - then here you go. Oh and the event is capped by the Tabby awards - the quote very first awards ceremony honoring the best consumer tablet apps worldwide unquote.

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Hi Rob,

I wanted to let everyone know about a new photo iphone app called tagCam. I am not the developer but a big fan of Farid Hosseini who is related to me by marriage.

tagCam is a photo sharing app that allows the user to "tag" your own picture to the photos you take.

When you take a picture or choose one you have, you have the option to "tag" a photo of yourself on top using the front camera. The tag can be moved and changed in color, zoom, change shapes and more. Your tagged photo can be shared through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or SMS.

Please check it out, and did I mention it is FREE

Regards,

Cheryl D

Hey rob

I was wondering if you or anyone in the audience knew about an app that will allow me to paint super accurately and precisely for the ipad. I want to make good artwork for an app I'm making. Regards - Daniel

Hi Daniel,

I would suggest taking a look at all the artwork that has been created as the album artwork for Tii over the past few years - and then looking at the apps used.

There have been some great pieces of art created over the years for the show.

Go back to ep 90 and start looking at the album artwork - then when you find artwork you like just listen to the beginning of the episode to hear which artwork was used.

Regards,

Rob W

Hi Rob,

I just upgraded to the iPhone 5 from the iPhone 4 and I am currently running 6.1.3. I have never jail broken any of the three iPhones I've had, but I now want to. My question is this: I am still covered under the one year standard warranty. If I were to jailbreak and have something on the phone stop working correctly that was not a jail breaking related problem, would Apple be able to tell that I had jail broken the phone even after doing a full factory restore?

Regards,

-Jonathan from Atlanta

Ok some personal info time. Last week I went to AdTech in San Francisco as I had mentioned previously on the show. I arrived late Monday evening - and all was going well. I checked into my hotel room - no issues - caught up on email - even got ahead a little - and went to sleep by Midnight. Around 2:00 AM Freddy Kruger crawled into my dreams slipped under my bed and stabbed me in the back. Or so it felt. I woke up to the worse pain then I had ever felt. And I had broken bones a few times, played rugby and have a bad lower back - but this was worse and internal. Not knowing what it feels like to die and fearing that might be the case - I figured it was time to get out of that hotel room. Not the obit I want - Podcaster found dead in Downtown San Francisco hotel room. So I decided to go to the hospital - again yes the pain was that bad - but through this pain and fear - I remembered to grab not just my iPhone - but also my charger and my cord. I am trained well in the ways of iOS. I went down to the concierge he got me a cab and off to the Hospital I went. When all was said and done - it wound up being that I had a kidney stone. Those that had one probably already figured it out - those that have not - I just can't explain the pain level. But any way that is my personal story on my trip last week. Not exactly how I figured my trip would go.

And Before we go today I want to remind you to send in your feedback to the show - 206-666-6364 - that 206-moon-dog - or record your feedback and email it to the show at today in iOS at gmail dot com - The feedback it can be a question or comment per something someone said on this episode or it can be a question or rant you have about something else. An App or product review - good or bad - as long as it is iOS related - it is welcomed. I am always looking for new Artwork to feature that you created on an iOS device - just put some Tii branding on it and send it in. And of course we are always looking for more music created on an iOS device to play on the show. This is your show and your feedback is greatly desired. If you want to know when new episodes go up - look at the Tii app - not just the best way to consume the show - but also a great way to get a push message when a new episode goes live or there is other iOS breaking news. Just $2.99 in the app store - it helps you enjoy the show more and it helps support the show at the same time - and it makes it really easy to email or call the show with your feedback. Again just search Tii in the iTunes app store.

And that folks is going to do it for us today.

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Tue, 2 April 2013

Tii - iTem 0263 - iOS 6.1.3, T-Mobile and More

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

WWDC 2013: What to expect at Apple's developer event

Apple Updates Podcasts App

Apple’s Podcasts App Updated With A Plethora Of New Features

Apple: iOS 6.1.3

iOS 6.1.3 Issues Plaguing iPhone

New iPhone lock screen exploit discovered in iOS 6.1.3

Hands On With the iPhone 5 for T-Mobile

T-Mobile finally adds the iPhone

Bringing your iPhone to T-Mobile? Better think twice

Current AT&T iPhone 5 will work on T-Mobile

Setting the record straight - T-mobile - gigaom

T-Mobile's iPhone 5 will differ from the pack

Which Network Has The Better iPhone 5 Deal

McTube for YouTube for iPhone

Import Smartphone Photos Faster on your Mac with Preview

Apple adds two-step authentication

Apple Introduces Optional Two-Step Verification

iPad 5 to come with wireless chargin

iPhone 5S & iOS 7 Predicted to Deliver Killer

Apple adds freemium app warning in App Store

The 49ers’ plan to build the greatest stadium Wi-Fi network

By 5 to 1, Apple's iPhone 5 out-tweeted Samsung's Galaxy S4

Microsoft says WinPhone outselling iPhone, BlackBerry

Big Kansas City 2013 - March 26-28

Amazon.com: Sphero iOS controlled ball

ChargeBite - Indiegogo

AliveCor - Heart Monitor

Thuraya SatSleeve - YouTube

Thuraya SatSleeve | Thuraya

Apple Gives Credit To evad3rs Jailbreak

My 10 Favorite Apps To Share Content Between iOS and OS X

Big Brother Camera Security for iOS

Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

Tii App

Garageband

True HDR

Photo Pad

ScoreboardTap Volleyball

PocketKPI

Chronicles

Master of Alchemy Vengeance Front

Scout Personalized GPS

Protube - Cydia

Bridge - Cydia

Colored Knob.it - Cydia

Big Brother Securty Camera

Direct download: tii_0263.mp3
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Tue, 2 April 2013

iOS Artwork - iTem 0263 and Transcript

Hi_Rob,

Here is a photo taken with an iPhone 5 camera using the True HDR app and the Photo Pad app on the iPad 1 to edit the picture.

Regards,

Jim from Lakewood Colorado

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Transcript for Episode 263

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I am surprised nothing has been announced yet about WWDC 2013 - for those not in the know on that accronym - that is the World Wide Developer Conference for 2013. As soon as I hear about this I will send out a push. Last year it sold out in less than 2 hours. If you are a dev and hear about it - send me an email letting me know right away.

Last episode I talked about the NCAA March Madness live for iPhone app and doing the Tournament bracket as a group for Tii. Seems that is the only Freaking bracket in the world that locks it self down for the First 4 games on Tuesday. Wow - that kinds sorta sucked. Since most people were not able to get into the group bracket - sorry about that to all. I expected it to stay open until Thursdays big kickoff. and when I say that I mean it - as I did not even get my bracket picks in on time for it either. Dooohh. So next year - I will do the bracket challenge for Tii listeners on CBS main site and not through the app - because well that was not a good user experience. Sorry to all that missed out.

0010 - Apple Updates Podcasts App, Adds Custom Stations With iCloud Sync And Fixes Playback Resume Bug | TechCrunch

Apple has finally updated the Podcasts App and since this is an iOS podcasts - this seemed like the best first piece of news to start with. Some of the key changes. Well one it does not crash nearly every time you open it - so it is much more stable. I think Apple technically calls that quote additional Performance and stability improvements unquote - and it is the last item they list - but the first one as far as I am concerned. You can now create custom stations with multiple podcasts listing the most recent episodes - think of that as the Stitcher feature. Play lists are now synched - Yea or about time depending on your level of frustration. Apple killed their skeuomorphic elements - that is the items that look like real world devices - in this case the reel to reel player was axed.

0010 - Apple’s Podcasts App Updated With A Plethora Of New Features -- AppAdvice

I sent out a push on the Tii app asking for feedback on your thoughts about the new version of the podcasts app - and well it ran the full spectrum. Here is some of that feedback.

Hey Rob,

Per the new Podcast app. What a mess! Ended up with a million badges on each of my shows for long-ago listened to episodes. Also sorry that Apple via Cook & Ive are getting away from anything "skeuomorphic". I was always a fan of these touches. Guess Calendar will lose its blotter pad as well. Everything will be vanilla. How PC.

Regards

Jeff in Burbank

Hi Rob,

Looks like the podcast app has some likeable new features. For a starters I like the number that I haven't listened showing up much like being alerted that one has emails that haven't been opened.

Regards,

Earl, London Canada

Hi Rob,

I was thrilled to try out the new version of the Podcasts App, particularly with the iTunes Playlist support. Well, it's a mixed bag.

It did import my playlists for my Podcasts, and displayed the various Podcasts in order as defined by the Playlist. I noted that I had to go and reconfigure the display/play order for each playlist, but then it played the various podcast shows as I wanted them. YEA!

However, this morning when I grabbed my phone, I was shocked to see that it downloaded ALL of the podcasts' shows! Now it shows I have well over a thousand shows to listen to. So, it doesn't quite sync properly with iTunes. The Playlists are intact, only showing those that I wanted to, but each Podcast downloaded everything. More puzzling is when I look at the Podcast settings, they are still showing Auto-Download as off. So why did they download?

I think that this gets the app at least back to what the Music app used to support with respect to Playlists.

Regards,

brian

Hi Rob,

Per the new version of the Podcasts App - I really like the sleep button location and the ease of use. I also like the fact that it warns you when when the app will use your cellular data to download the podcast you selected. So overall I think it is greatly improved from apple's first attempt.

Regards,

José A Báez

Hi Rob,

Per the update to the podcasts app - let me tell you, it is a far cry from the disaster which was the previous version. I am relieved that it does away with most of the skeuomorphism of the previous version, as well as fixes the episode downloading issue and allows it to play episodes from the point at which you stopped listening to it, as opposed to possibly having to restart the episode. I have also found that the app is more stable while running behind other apps although I have noticed it randomly pauses sometimes still. But at least now it is usable.

Regards,

Jasen Szekely

Hi Rob,

Apple scored on the update of Podcasts. Improvements include, easy access to old and deleted episodes and a quick way to force an update of all episodes. Thankfully, the update did not "mark as unplayed" every episode of every podcast in my library.

Regards,

Jim

Hi Rob, I love the update to the Podcast app!!!! The update now let's you delete podcasts subscriptions or individual episodes right in the app. It also makes it easier to refresh. Couldn't be happier 😍

Regards,

Laurie B

Frisco, TX

Hi Rob,

The updated podcast app is crap.

Best Regards

Joel D

Hi Rob,

FYI - Podcasts version 1.2.1 addresses a problem with refreshing some podcasts and an issue with upgrading to Podcasts 1.2.

Regards,

Jim

Hi Rob!

You asked for us to give feedback on the podcast app.

Well, let me tell you I love it!

It is very easy to search and find whatever podcasts you're looking for and it's also very easy to press download and it just downloads it. For example, you can set it up for it to download only via Wi-Fi so you will not run out of cellular data if you don't have the unlimited plan.

Regards,

Jose Buenabad

As I said the responses ran the full spectrum - one person complained all episodes downloaded - I did not see that and did not hear it from others. Some like that the tape to tape reel is gone - some morn it - I fall on the morn it side - I liked that touch - even if completely useless. But looking at the responses overall more people than not liked the update of the Podcasts app especially when compared to the previous versions. I personally like it - one thing I don't like is they changed the go forward 30 sec or go back 10 sec option on the old versions to go forward or back just 15 secs on the new version. Also Remember if you have a limited data plan or pay for data on a variable rate - you will want to go to the settings app and then find the podcasts app and turn off cellular data - so that you are only getting downloads or streaming episodes via Wifi. I have used the Podcasts app a lot in the past - and I do feel this version is better as far as a stability point of view goes. Apple said to me previously their goal is to get the Podcasts app to be the best Podcatcher in the App store - are they there yet - Nope - but they did take a big step in that direction with v1.2 hopefully the next major update will continue that trend. And since they support playlists - lots of the feedback people sent in about getting MP3 files in does not fit anymore per the caller on the last show. So I will skip over that feedback and say try the podcasts app especially if you have playlists for podcasts - as they are finally supported now in the Podcasts app.

Apple: iOS 6.1.3 download link for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch | BGR

Well Apple rolled out iOS 6.1.3 back a little after the last episode went up. What is new with 6.1.3 - essentially it is just a security update - specifically for that lock screen bypass - that if you jumped through hoops just the right way you could get some access to the device - which we talked about previously - and now that bypass is blocked. Apple also patched some of the vulnerabilities used to jailbreak with Evasion - which means if you want to jailbreak - do not upgrade to iOS 6.1.3 - stay at 6.1.2.

iOS 6.1.3 Issues Plaguing iPhone, iPad Users

Here is some feedback from listeners with regards to 6.1.3

Hi Rob

Just a quick email to say, wow is it me or is everything more stable & solid with iOS 6.1.3 or am I imagining it? I love the update to the Apple Podcast app & it's now 5 Stars from me & my app of choice.

Regards,

Craig

Liverpool

Hi Rob,

6.1.3 is out but only states fixes to the lock screen bypass and maps in Japan, any ideas on the others? (Break the Jail-brake)

Thomas

Tuscaloosa AL

Hi Rob,

Since we upgraded to IOS 6.1.3, our battery life seems to be greatly reduced. The location services arrow is always displayed, even if no apps are running. This is true on my iPhone 5 and my wife's 4S.

Wondered if others were having a similar experience.

Regards,

Sandy & Carl

New iPhone lock screen exploit discovered in iOS 6.1.3, exposes contacts and photos | The Verge

So with all updates there are some additional issues found - and 6.1.3 is no exception. First up a new lock screen exploit has already been discovered - that will allow access to Contacts and photos. This latest one actually requires you to eject the sim card midway through a voice control initiated phone call. And it only effects owners of the iPhone 4 and 4S with Siri disabled. Yup lots of hoops on this one to. I guess expect iOS 6.1.4 any time now.

T-Mobile finally adds the iPhone

2,100 days ago the iPhone launched on AT&T and in a dozen more - April 12th to be specific - T-Mobile will finally get the iPhone. If you are a T-mobile customer that was holding out for the iPhone stuck with your old feature flip phone - then you long long wait is finally about to end. T-Mobile is changing things around an going contract free which means they are not subsidizing the iPhone. No More long term contract with ETF's - instead you pay upfront for the iPhone at $580 bucks for the 16 GB version or you put $99.99 down to start with and pay an additional $20 a month for 24 months to pay off the iPhone. T-mobiles main monthly plans will be $50 a month for unlimited talk and text and 500 MB of 4G data. If you go up to the $60 a month plan you get 2GB of data and the $70 a month plan gets you unlimited data, talk and text.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 5 on t-mobile start on April 5th.

Now if you are looking at taking your current unlocked iPhone 5 purchased for AT&T over to T-Mobile - your iPhone 5 will work on the t-mobile HSPA+ 21 Mbps and LTE networks. Though it will not work on T-mobiles HSPA+ 42 mbps network. The next iPhone 5 sold by T-mobile will support the hspa+ 42 mbps network plus LTE on T-mobile.

Current AT&T iPhone 5 will work on T-Mobile LTE, HSPA+ 21 networks | Macworld

Now here is where it gets even more confusing if you have a CDMA iPhone 5 in the US - likely from Verizon or Sprint - it will only work on T-mobiles 21 mbps hspa+ but not on the 42 mbps hspa+ or LTE networks. But really chances of you having an unlocked iPhone 5 CDMA version are pretty slim right now. And you are best waiting until April 12th to get a new iPhone 5 if you want on t-mobiles network.

0018 - Setting the record straight: Own an AT&T iPhone 5? It will work on T-Mobile’s LTE network — Tech News and Analysis

And if you are all confused about this don't worry I bet most people at AT&T and T-mobile and Apple are confused as well - One of the better articles going over this is from Gigaom - titled - Setting the record straight - T-mobile look for it in the show note for ep 263 over at today in iOS dot com.

T-Mobile's iPhone 5 will differ from the pack | Dialed In - CNET Blogs

CNET - also had an article talking about differences of the T-mobile iPhone. 1 - there is unlimited 4G face time. T-mobiles iPhone 5 supports HD Voice. Which is a hardware/software feature for better audio quality for phone calls. However HD Voice is one of those features that requires both caller and callee to have HD voice compatible phones. iPhone 5, S3, HTC One S and Nokia Astound.

One way the iPhone 5 is different from other t-mobile phones - it will not initially offer wifi calling at launch. Sounds like it might be made available later on as hinted by T-mobile but not confirmed by t-mobile.

Which Network Has The Better iPhone 5 Deal, AT&T or T-Mobile? - Forbes

So which plan is for you Sprint / t-mobile / verizon / AT&T?

Well if you go to unlimited every thing. Then you are looking at $110 a month for Sprint, Verizon and AT&T. Note unlimited everything means 4Gig of data on Verizon and AT&T. With t-mobile you are looking at $90 a month for unlimited everything after you add the $20 a month payment for the phone. With T-mobile after 5 gig of data they put the parking break on and throttle down your data. So looking at the 2 year cost for the iPhone 5 - it is $2840 from Sprint, AT&T and Verizon. It is just $2,260. Those costs count the $199 up front fee from Sprint, AT&T and Verizon and the $99 up front cost from T-mobile. So T-mobile will cost you $100 less to start out and $20 a month less going forward for a total savings of $580 over 2 years. Mind you this is when comparing the everything plans. Which does not actually include Mobile hotspots for Sprint at an additional $20 a month for 2gb of tethering. Hot spots are included in the AT&T and Verizon plans - but since they limit to 4GB you can't go crazy. T-mobile give you 500 MB of tethered data with the base plan and more data tethered at an additional charge.

Of course if you really want to save money - you could go to Virgin Mobile or Straight Talk. As Straight Talk will run you $649 for the iPhone 5 upfront - but only $45 a month for the unlimited talk, text and data plan for a total cost of $1,729 for two years which is $1,111 less than Sprint, AT&T and Verizon and $530 less than T-mobile.

Hi Rob,

Per the caller asking if there were any apps for the iPhone that alert you if you go over the speed limit: TomTom's very own iOS app has had this feature for years. I used this app all the time before the ios Google Maps app arrived last year. I don't use the TomTom app anymore but I'm sure it still has speed limit warnings.

REGARDS

Brent

Chicago

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HI ROB,

For the caller enquiring, NAVIGON has Speed limit notifications customizable to alert you when you are 5, 10, 15 or 20 mph over the speed limit. There are many other great features!

Keith

And Navigon was also recommended by Barry, Brian, Mike and Damon.

Who mentioned the Navagon App lets you set different warning levels for urban (i.e., in-town driving) vs rural driving.

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Hi Rob,

The mapping app I use is Magellan road mate. It shows the current speed, E.T.A., speed limit, over limit sound, red highlighted speed limit.

Regards,

George B

Rob

I am a Schwan's man and use GPS Drive Motion-X. Speed turns red when you exceed speed limit. It is $10.00/year for updates. I have used it for 4 years with NO PROBLEMS. They are very proactive with great service.

Regards,

Doug

Dear Rob,

About the guy in episode 262 looking for a GPS app that has a notification when you are above the speed limit, Scout Personalized GPS has this feature and more great features that in my opinion every great GPS app should have.

Regards,

Jasen

Hi Rob,

I've been using CoPilot Live since 2008 It has fantastic features, and yes the over the speed limit alert settings 5,10, 15 mph over. Your is always informative.

Dr. Boyce, Kalamazoo Mi

Hi Rob

In response to the question regarding GPS navigation, internationally Sygic is a popular offline GPS navigation app although I don't think many Americans are aware of it. Living in Thailand I use it all the time and recently I downloaded and used the North American software during a visit to California. It worked superbly. The app includes 3D maps with settable warnings or alert for; railway crossings, speed limits, speed cameras, traffic notifications, and points of interest, just to name a few. It's available in the AppStore. It's not free. I have used both Garmin and Tom-tom and they both seem underdeveloped and basic compared to Sygic.

Thanks for the podcast.

I love it!

Joseph

Thanks to all that called in or wrote in on the GPS question - which it seems most GPS apps give you a warning about speed limits - the ones just mentioned again are the TomTom App, the Navigon App, Magellan Road Mate, GPS Drive Motion-X, Scout Personalized GPS, CoPilot Live and Sygic. So pretty much all the major 3rd Party GPS apps.

Here is one more option that is not GPS based.

Hi Rob,

SpeedHUD, a driving app shows you how fast you're going by displaying your speed on the reflection of your windshield. You place your iphone on your dashboard and it displays a reverse image of your current speed on the screen which gets reflected back on the windshield (works best at night).

HUD for those that don't know stands for Heads Up Display. Great tool for long distance commuters like me, I just set this on my dash and never have to look down at my speedometer, always keep my eyes on the road. BTW it also does KPH, and you can set warnings to alert you when you've exceeded a specified speed.

Regards,

Aric Boyles

On the last call we also had a listener asking about Phone Service in Thailand. Here is some of the feedback received on that.

Hi Rob

This is in reply to your listener who is travelling to Thailand in April.

There are three main carriers here, AIS, True and Dtac. Although I have a contract with True I would recommend AIS as, in my experience, they have better coverage. He can get an AIS sim card in the telephone section of most department stores or from their dedicated agent, Telewiz. There are Telewiz shops in most shopping malls.

On another note, if your listener was hoping to use Apple maps here, then forget it. They are only in Thai!! Google maps is very good or there is a dedicated map app for Thailand called Nostra which is free, in English and Thai, and contains a ton of information.

Hope this helps and thanks for the show.

Keith, in Thailand

Dear Rob,

Here's the info on the Cellular Operators for Thailand. For the best coverage, I'd go with AIS. They have many packages to choose from and you can get the SIM card from any local 7-11 Stores (or many other convenience stores). Generally, the cost and quality of cellular services are very good in Thailand. Hope your listeners find this useful. By the way, have a wonderful trip!

Best Regards,

Paul M

Rob

For your listener going to Thailand.

I recommend him to use TRUE as provider.

Buy a prepaid sim card at any 7-11 store of which there are thousends literally.

TRUE has the best 3G network and fast internet.

Regards

Joost in Bangkok

Hi Rob,

For the listener coming to Thailand, here is what he needs to know about

service providers.

There are three main providers - AIS / True and Dtac - all offer 3G service

and pay as you go plans.

I use Dtac - good coverage in the areas the listener is visiting and the

least expensive.

When he arrives at an international airport there should be a kiosk offering

free Dtac SIM cards but if not, 7-Eleven stores sell SIM cards for approx.

$3.00l and there is a 7-Eleven on every street in Thailand.

You can top up as well at any 7-Eleven.

With regard to data plans, I would recommend a 1Gb / Edge unlimited plan for

30 days which will cost approx. $15 Cdn. You can re-load with additional top

ups of 1 Gb of data during the one month for approx. $5.00.

Two cautions, he may need to phone Dtac customer service to activate 3G

service as well as purchase the data plan. That's easy, put the cash on his

number at any 7-Eleven and then phone 1678 > 4 to complete with a live

person who will speak English and make sure to have them confirm his phone

is activated for 3G.

Hope this helps.

Rob in Thailand

Hi Rob,

The best cellular network in Thailand is AIS. They are 3G in most of Thailand and 4G in select areas. Avoid Dtac. they offer spotty service and incredibly slow Internet access if available at all. The only other choice is True and I can't recommend their service either, even if their servise is better than Dtac.

Thanks,

Joseph

Rob,

Regarding carriers in Thailand. You can most likely can buy prepaid sim cards easily and cheapely in many locations including your arrival airport. Just remember to bring a sim card cutter as although micro sims are not unheard of they are not nearly as common as mini sims. I purchased a cutter for $6 a while ago and it works great.

Sincerely,

Kevin Barry

Hi Rob,

For listener Brad looking for an app to download youtube videos.

The McTube app will allow you to cache videos and make playlists. It'll cost $2 for all features, but is by far my favorite youtube app. Playlists Will have to be managed manually, but as far as I know it's the only option for making playlists of cached videos.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mctube-for-youtube/id559618284?mt=8

Hope this helps,

Travis P.

Thanks to Tash for the heads up on this next tip. And that is for those with a Mac and looking to import photos faster than with iPhoto. What you do is connect your iPhone to your Mac vis the USB cord. Open the Preview app - click on File then import from your iOS devices name. You will then see a group of files you can drag and drop anywhere on your Mac. This is nice if all you want to do is take a photo and bring it into your mac to use in say keynote or some other program. Once you see the icons of the photos you can easily drag and drop that photo to your desk top.

Thanks to Tash and Michael for this next one. Which is about Apples new two step authentication process for iCloud and new devices you add to your iCloud account. iCloud users can set up two-step authentication now for Apple IDs by going to appleid.apple.com and then select Password and Security option and going through the process.

0030 - iPad 5 to come with wireless charging, release date in April | Northern Voices Online

More rumors on the 5th gen iPad. Top of them being it will be released in April - which means Apple better get on it and you know have an event to announce it. Also said April released 5th gen iPad will also have inductive charging. The reasoning behind this rumor is the 4th gen iPad was just a minor change from the 3rd gen - and now that sales of it are getting beat by the iPad mini - Apple needs to do something fast to right the ship of the iPad Maxi sales. Which I guess makes sense. If reports of iPad maxi sales are correct - and we should have a better idea of that in a few weeks when Apple does its quarterly conference call - then Yes I would expect the iPad maxi to be the next device Apple upgrades. I would also expect the case of the next iPad Maxi to be different than the current iPad in appearance - as it really has not changed much in the past 3 gens of the iPad.

iPhone 5S & iOS 7 Predicted to Deliver Killer Feature Without iPhone 6

This next one really is not so much rumors about Apple ware - but speculation - which is a fancy name for pulling stuff from ones back side. And the one doing the pulling from their back side this time is Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley - yes the same Katy Huberty that has traditionally been the biggest bear on Apple. She is now speculating that the iPhone 5S will release this year with a killer feature that will be part of iOS 7. Essentially another feature on par or greater than Siri was for the 4S - will be rolled out with the iPhone 5S. She also is expecting the 5S to look identical to the 5 - just like the 4S was identical to the 4 on the outside.

And No Katy did not even hint at what said killer feature would be - as well she has limits on her speculation I guess. Or it is easier to look smarter later on if she is as vague as possible now. Just sayin.

Thanks to Steven W for this next one - which is about apple adding a new warning in the iOS App store if an App has in app purchases. With a message next to the app in the app store that says quote offers in-app purchases unquote. This I guess is in response to a slew of recent my 5 or 6 year old ran up X thousands of dollars buying virtual Gems / coins or veggies in some App. Because you know that whole restrict in-app purchase option is so hard to turn on.

Folks if you have kids and you give them an iOS device - set up restrictions - go to Settings - then General - then restrictions - then turn off In-App Purchases - it is that simple. I really have no sympathy for parents that give their kids an iOS device to use and don't turn off in-app purchases after all the reports in the past.

Hi Rob,

You seem to like making the distinction between Android shipping numbers and actual sales and devices accessing the Internet, making the point that iOS devices appear to be used rather than sitting on a shelf.

Well, add this to the figures - in a screenshot of the dashboard for the in house wi-fi network for a New England Patriots game this past fall, there are 10866 unique iOS devices compared to only 2915 Android devices. Pretty clear stat.

If one was being unkind, it might also be assumed that there might be more Android users - but they are either too scared to use their devices in public, or too scared to go out in public. But that would be unkind.

As always, I love your show and never miss it, so thanks. And hello to Chris from London and Tash - love hearing your tips.

Regards,

Russell Emmerson

Adelaide, Australia

Thanks Russell for the link to the screen shot showing those numbers.

Link below, screenshot about 2/3 through article:

http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/index/~3/lCeN45oM51w/

By 5 to 1, Apple's iPhone 5 out-tweeted Samsung's Galaxy S4 - Apple 2.0 -Fortune Tech

You know another place iPhone 5 trounced the S4 - is on Twitter. As in how many people were tweeting about said devices when they first launched. There were 2.4 Million tweets about the iPhone 5 vs just 440,000 for the S4. Now some of those tweets on both sides were not always positive. If you go by comparing positive tweets - between the two then there were 1.75 Mil positive tweets for the iPhone 5 vs just 356,000 positive tweets for the S4 putting it at basically a 5 to 1 ratio of positive tweets for the iPhone 5 vs the S4. This based on tweets on the day the device was announced.

I was going to have my 4 year old son do the read on this next story because he likes to make up crazy stories. But alas waking him up at 2:00 in the morning to do the read would not sit well with mommy. This story is about Frank Shaw from Microsoft talking about how Windows Phone has reached a 10% market share in a number of countries and they have shipped more than the iPhone in seven of those countries. This is supposedly from data from IDC on world wide shipments from Last quarter. The New York times is reporting said seven countries are India, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine and a group called Rest of Europe. Will be interesting to see if Microsoft will also include numbers about units Sold - just sayin

Hey Rob

I'm going to be going to Canada in a couple weeks and I wanted to have a prepaid Sim for my iPad so I could use data in Canada. I have a verizon ipad 3 I just wondered if anyone could recommend or tell me how hard it's going to be or hopefully you can tell me how easy it's going to be to have a prepaid Sim in Canada.

Regards,

Chris J.

I will send this out to the audience - if anyone out there has taken a Verizon iPad to Canada and was able to get a local pre-paid data SIM card to work - please let us know which one you used and roughly what it cost and how much data you got. And of course if there was anything special you did to get it to work. 206-666-6364 - 206-moon-dog - or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com.

Hi Rob,

This is a review of the app Snapguide. It is available for the low, low price of free. The app lets anyone create a simple how-to guide and share it with the world. Browsing through the guides is fun and addictive. There are guides on anything from food to arts & crafts. You can learn some great and unique things. Creating guides is just as easy. You give your guide a name, optional description, supplies list and as many panels as you need. Each panel can contain text, a photo, or a video, along with a caption. Users can leave a comment for any panel or the overall guide, as well as "like" it. The app keeps track of how many comments, views, and likes each guide has gotten. As great as it is, and being free, there's no reason anyone shouldn't own it. I can't think of one negative thing about it. Enjoy and learn something new. You can follow me, user Lou Valencia.

Regards,

Lou V

Thanks Lou for the review. Remember folks if you have a favorite app you would like to review on the show - give us a call 206-666-6364 that's 206-moon-dog. Or send an email like lou did to today in iOS at gmail dot com.

Hi Rob,

I recently decided to gave a family member my old iPhone 3G as a gift.

I did a full wipe, AT&T unlock, and restored to iOS 4.2.1 (the last

iOS supported by the 3G)

The problem is, now that the phone has no apps, virtually every app I

try to install requires iOS 4.3.3 or later. From an apps perspective,

this iPhone 3G has become useless.

It's shocking how hard it is to find any apps that still run on iOS

4.2.1. Even very simple old apps. Previous versions of apps are not

carried in the Apple App Store and current versions just won't

install.

Is there a way (via Jailbreaking presumably,) to get and install older

versions of essential apps like Skype, Viber, Twitter, etc.? I'd

appreciate any advice from on the subject.

Regards,

Mazin

First - if you have an old iPhone first gen or 3G - best not to be sync'g said device any more - i know I have many apps working just fine on my original iPhone that if I ever sync'd up I would loose. But if someone knows of a resource or app - that make it easy to find apps for those older devices running pre iOS 4.3 software - please let us know.

206-666-6364 - that's 206-moon-dog - or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com.

I went to Big Kansas City Conference this past week - want to guess where it was located. The conference was a Tech slash entrepreneur conference. At the event I had the opportunity to interview Adam Wilson Founder of Orbotix whom are the makers of Sphero. Sphero is a robot ball that is controlled by your iOS device - and also can be used to control your iOS device. Lets play the interview with Adam.

Thanks to Adam for his time. I had a chance to briefly play with the Sphero and I was really really surprised how easy it was to operate. This is nothing like the remote control Helicopter which is a lesson in controlling ones temper as your helicopter crashes and breaks. Nope the Sphero was easy to use right away - kudos to them on getting such a good UI. I have one coming my way and I am looking forward to seeing how my two boys do controlling it and will report more about the Sphero on the next few episodes.

List price of the Sphero is $130 - but you can get it on Amazon for $99 from Brookstone. Link in show notes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081J2LRC/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=

UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=

B0081J2LRC&linkCode=as2&tag=todinios-20

Thanks to Tash for this next one. Which looked like a cool project - it is called Chargebite one word and it is on Indiegogo. Current pricing is $20 - and what it is is a device where you can transfer a charge from one iOS device to another. Or as they say quote charge bite is a revolutionary charger that charges your iPhone by transferring power from your friends iPhones. You can have one or two iPhones supplying power to one iPhone getting power. And yes there were so many jokes I could have gone with - all would have lost the G rating of this show. Again I said looked like a cool project - as in the past week since I have been following it - they have only managed to get $907 of their goal of $45,000 - they do have 38 days left - and it does look like a cool device. And right now you can get in on the early bird special pricing I mention of $20 - Then pricing goes up to $22 and then up to $25. Search for chargebite one word at indiegogo - with bite spelled b i t e

Hi Rob, have you seen this yet? It's an iPhone case that turns it into a satellite phone apparently without unlocking or jailbraking. A few other cool features too like a battery recharger built-in and emergency calling button that works even without the phone in the dock. No word on where or when you can get this, or cost.

Looks legit but ya never know. Just thought I'd share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eTEDgc2vu44

Regards,

Aric Boyles

Hi Aric - it is a real product but just for the iPhone 4 and 4S - not the iPhone 5 - I contacted the manufacturer and was sent a brochure on the product. In a nut shell per the brochure their product does not - repeat does not cover any of the Americas. It does cover Europe, Asia, Australia, and most of Africa sans South Africa. So if your travels will bring you to North, south or central America or South Africa - this is not the product for you. No info on Pricing - but I did contact them about that.

Hi Rob,

I’m using the paid version of the Westminster Chimes app on my iPhone 4S, running 6.0.

The app works well, but after the last upgrade I no longer hear Voice Over announce the actual time (i.e. 5 O’clock p.m., 11:30 a. m., etc.) when the chimes sound on the hour & half hour.

I am wondering if there is an additional setting in the app &/or notifications center to bring this feature back.

Do you or any of your listeners have any suggestions?

Regards,

Adam

Hi Adam - some times after upgrades some apps have issues - You can try deleting the app having the issue and then with the same iTunes account - redownload the app - best to do this directly on the iOS device. Sometimes that fixes issues.

If anyone has any other suggestions - give us a call 206-666-6364 - that's 206-moon-dog.

Hi Rob,

I continue to love your podcast. I was wondering if there is an app that would let an iPhone 4s (jailbroken, iOS 6.1.2) run an iPad app. TNT only has an app for iPad, and I would love to watch some of their shows on my iPhone 4s. Thanks for any help you can provide J

Janet

Hey Rob,

I am just wondering if you or any of your listeners know any good apps for typing Dvorak on an iOS device. I know how to change it so my bluetooth keyboard will by in Dvorak, but apple has not made dvorak an option for the on screen keyboard. Any help would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Ben, from productivitypad.blogspot.com

Hello Rob, I want to review a cydia tweak called colored knob.It basically allows you to change the color of your slide to unlock knob. You can change it in every color you want. It is free in cydia and i enjoy it a lot.

Regards,

Nick from Greece

Thanks to Michael for the heads up on this next one. Which is about the iOS 6.1.3 update. Seems in the notes on what was updated - when mentioning bug fixes and other improvements - Apple gives credit for 4 fixes to the Evaders dev team that created the evasi0n jailbreak. Of course even more reasons if you want to jailbreak at any time to stay away from iOS 6.1.3 for now. But still nice to see Apple give the Jailbreaks some credit. Now there is some reports about iOS 6.1.3 being jailbroken with a tethered jailbreak - but given the issue with another pass lock bypass - it is clear apple will be releasing 6.1.4 shortly. If I was to guess I would say it will be after 6.2 is released before the evasi0n team releases a new jailbreak to the world.

Hi rob. - I Would love to see an update to this article titled My 10 favorite Apps to Share content between iOS and OS X .. Wondering if listeners can possiblly recommend their favorite iOS slash OS X sharing apps as I've just purchased my new imac?

http://www.macstories.net/stories/my-10-favorite-apps-to-share-content-between-ios-and-os-x/

Regards,

Tash

The 10 apps mentioned were

Push Browser

Handoff

Send2Mac

myPhoneDesktop

Pastebot

Evernote

Scotty

iFiles

Simplenote

Dropbox

What I want to know is also peoples favorite sharing apps between iOS X and Windows. But either way if you share data, images, videos, notes - whatever between your iOS device and your computer - lets us know what apps are you go to apps and what platform you are on. 206 - 666-6364 - thats 206-moon-dog or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com

Thanks to Tash for this next one. Which is about the free app Big Brother Camera Security. How this is supposed to work is if you enable the app and put it to sleep - if someone wakes the iPhone - the app is there asking for a passcode - and it takes a picture of anyone that tries to unlock it and emails said photo to an email you pick.

A couple of issues with this app - one you have to remember to launch it before you put it to sleep. So unless you think someone is messing with your iPhone and are leaving it there as bait - it is not real useful.

The other issue is - I could not get it to work right. But hey it is free. In theory when you go into Accessibility settings and turn on Guided Access - it should not allow you to minimize an app you are in. In theory - because a few quick clicks of the home button and the app quit or minimized. Again - I could not get it to work correctly - maybe it is an issue with my iPhone being jailbroken.

Anyway - the thought is nice - but the only way for this to really work well - is for Apple to build it in - or for it to be a jailbreak app - that is always running and part of the unlock screen. Otherwise its only real use is as a sting operation where you leave the app active and your iPhone where others can get to it to see who is getting to it.

Hi Rob,

On show 261 one of the listeners asked how can he make free calls on his iPad over wifi for free in the UK.

For BT customers you can download for free the BT SmartTalk App and you can add up to 4 IOS devices and link them to your account. It works both on wifi and 3G and I believe it works abroad too.

Also for O2 customer you can download for free the TU Go app from O2 and it works as you were using your phone for calls, voicemail and sms, and the main purpose is to use it abroad and avoid roaming charges.

I think due to competition we will see more operators offer same service soon.

For a free soft phone client you can use Talkatone and as for the best soft phone client I am using Acrobits Softphone SIP phone for VoIP calls for $6.99 and there are many VoIP providers in the UK with line rental as low as £2.50 a month on a rolling contract.

Hope this help your listeners

Best Regards,

Vangelis

Hi Rob,

Just wanted to drop a line and point out a small error in TII 262. It was stated that call recording is based on the law in the state where the recording is being made regardless of the other state. In fact it is based on the more strict of the states. So if anybody on the call is in an all-party notification state, then everyone on the call must be notified before anyone on the call can record. This is often done by advising that the call "may be recorded for quality assurance purposes" or simply by stating that it is a recorded line.

The All party notification states are: California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pensylvania, and Washington.

Regards,

Chris in Iowa

The MidwestGuru

Hi Chris - thanks for the heads up - seems there was one case where a precedence was set - Kearney v Salomon Smith Barney 2006 - tried in California - where it was determined that if a caller in a one-party state records a conversation with someone in a two-party state the caller / recorder is subject to the stricter of the laws and must have consent from all callers. Note this has not been pushed up to the supreme court - so that ruling could fall - but right now the only precedence seems to be if you are calling one of those 12 states mentioned - you need to give verbal notification. i.e. Hey I am recording this. You don't have to ask permission - but it seems you do need to give notification. Guess the feeling is if the person does not want to be recorded they will just hang up.

If this all seems confusing - remember this is just the US we are talking about - once you add in other countries it gets way way way more confusing. And hence why you are likely never going to see Apple build in call recording or approve apps specifically for call recording. It is just a legal nightmare.

Rob,

I assume that is you wearing Warby Parker glasses on the front page on

the Today in IOS website.

I like those frames, I think they would look good on my face.

Please tell me which model of Warby Parker they are.

Thanks,

Itamar

Hi Itamar,

Yes - those are my Warby Parker glasses in the photo.

They are the Sibley - Whiskey Tortoise Matte

Remember with Warby Parker - you can get them to send you 5 pairs to try on for free to see how they really look on your face.

Then when you actually purchase a pair - remember to use promo code - T I I - to get free 2 day shipping on the purchased pair.

Rob W

Before we go I want to remind you to send in your feedback to the show - 206-666-6364 - that 206-moon-dog - or record your feedback and email it to the show at today in iOS at gmail dot com - The feedback it can be a question or comment per something someone said on this episode or it can be a question or rant you have about something else. An App or product review - good or bad - as long as it is iOS related - it is welcomed. I am always looking for new Artwork to feature that you created on an iOS device - just put some Tii branding on it and send it in. And of course we are always looking for more music created on an iOS device to play on the show. This is your show and your feedback is greatly desired. If you want to know when new episodes go up - look at the Tii app - not just the best way to consume the show - but also a great way to get a push message when a new episode goes live or there is other iOS breaking news. Just $2.99 in the app store - it helps you enjoy the show more and it helps support the show at the same time - and it makes it really easy to email or call the show with your feedback. Again just search Tii in the iTunes app store.

And that folks is going to do it for us today.

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