TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 406
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank RICK for sending in the music you hear in the background. RICK wrote:
Hey, Rob, love the show.
Both as an educator and as a scholar whose work has examined the intersection of rhetorical and disability studies, I deeply appreciate the attention you give to issues of accessibility. Your deft handling of complex topics is admirable, characterized, as it is, by informed, respectful commentary that avoids the well-meaning but gratingly insulting condescension that so often plagues the discussions of others. Bravo! I say.
I've included a short musical piece (hopefully not too short) for consideration as a possible episode intro/outro selection. My wife left me and I had the summer off, and so, in my sorrow, I turned to the iPad Pro for solace. I'm not a musician per se, but I do love learning new things.
The piece, called The Struggle of Hope, was composed, performed, recorded, and mixed entirely on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro using GarageBand, DrumKick, and the wonderfully powerful GeoShred. Additional musical selections, along with an assortment of animated shorts and blog musings focusing on Apple-related topics and mental health can be found at my newly established blog located at www.regardless.website.
Regards,
Rick
Valdosta, Georgia
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Thanks RICK for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank MATHIEU for sending in the Artwork for today's show. MATHIEU wrote the following:
Hey Rob,
I made this picture on my iPhone 5S with these apps: Photoshop Mix, Photoshop Fix, and Aviary. I used a Apple special event invite from 2015 for the background and I edited an iPhone 6 to remove the headphone jack and replaced it with speakers! Thanks for the show,
Regards,
Mathieu from Canada.
In the Artwork he made the iPhone 6 look just like the iPhone 7 - but here is what is really special about his artwork - He sent it in on February 15th. NAILED IT. Good Job MATHIEU
AND OF COURSE Thanks for sending in this artwork and folks you can see MATHIEU'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 406 - or at instagram.com/todayinios and also as a stand alone post in the VIP section and at Facebook.com/todayinios.
If you have some artwork and or music you have created on your iOS device that you would like to share with the audience please email it to me at today in iOS at gmail dot com and please make sure to include which app or apps you used to create said artwork and or music.
AND I am down to just two songs in my queue - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in.
03:22
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote
“The Lumia 900 and its successors will help Microsoft to reclaim the number 2 ranking (replacing iOS) in smartphone operating system market share in 2015.” unquote
Wayne Lam, IHS analyst, 19 Jan 2012
Ummm = not even close. Depending on which survey you believe in 2015 - iOS’s market share was between 12 and 18% Globally. With MS coming in around 0.5 to 1.5% Globally. No mater how you look at it - it was not even close. Of course Apple did account for 91% of the profit for Smartphones - and is that not more important than number of units market share.
04:09
For Promo codes - On Ep 405 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The Apps - Franken Girl and Silk ASMR - If you are interested in winning a promo code for one of these apps or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 405
A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author email me if you want your app or iBook featured in the promo give away segment FOR FREE We Just need the 5 promo codes or more to give away. simply email me at today in ios @ gmail.com and please include a 60 sec or less audio review of your app or iBook - indicating you are the dev or author. Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.
I usually don’t cover court cases - but this one is interesting - seems - Amazon is suing Samsung in Washington State court - accusing them of Trademark violations. According to Jeff Bezos from the court transcript. Quote Samsungs recall notice multiple times mentions fire when describing their smartphone and that is in clear violation of our Trademark for the Amazon Fire, we ask that Samsung only use words like Explosion, Thermal runaway, or incendiary event when describing their smartphones in their recall notices going forward - heck we would even be ok with them using the word flammable - we are not unreasonable here. unquote
05:33
http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/13/technology/apple-
ios-10-bricks-iphones/index.html
Each major update and even minor ones I say - hold off updating - don’t be the first. And each time I typically get emails that fall into either the wow this is taking longer to download then I expected bucket or the Smug bucket where people say - Ha I did not listen and all went well.
This year for iOS 10 or really 10.0.1 when it launched I receive a few messages that had a different tone / message.
And they went like this - HELP.
Or this message from Rob Usdin quote
First time I've had trouble with an iOS update. Backed up to iTunes before I left the house.
iPhone SE - went to,work, downloaded update on my phone over wifi. Told it to update. Went to meeting.
Come back, pick up iPhone, turn it on - it shows recovery mode.
Just got home, plunged into iTunes, says it is in recovery mode, says it will update to 9.3.5 to try and fix. And..it is downloading that right now. It was on 9.3.5 before the attempted iOS 10 update.
unquote
And there were others with that same - oh no - my phone is bricked message.
And I sent out a Push message to the Tii App users about do not upgrade.
It does look like Apple fixed the issue within about an hour of it appearing. And it seemed to be an issue with those doing an Over the Air update.
But Still I can not stress this enough - just don’t upgrade right away. Stay at iOS 9.3.5 for a bit - wait until iOS 10 Gold Master is really vetted and updated.
Now don’t get me wrong - there were still many of the smug - ha I did not listen and all went well emails - but this time again there were a bunch more messages in the OH crap I am bricked category then we have seen in a long time.
Now to fix the bricked iPhone you need to connect it to iTunes on your computer. Which I mean - you did go into and sync / back up your iPhone before you tried to upgrade it right????
And Apple did actually issue a statement saying they fixed the issue.
From Apple quote
We experienced a brief issue wit the software update process, affecting a small number of users during the first hour of availability. The problem was quickly resolved and we apologize to those customers. Anyone who was affected should connect to iTunes to completed the update or contact AppleCare for help - and next time you should listen to Rob at Toady in iOS and not be so eager to update early
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ok - maybe I added that last part.
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09:35
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/09/13Swift-
Playgrounds-Now-Available-on-the-App-Store.html
In my mind the absolute best reason to update to iOS 10 - at least from my time playing with the betas - was Swift Playgrounds - and Apple has added it to the App store for free. Previously it was integrated into the beta releases of iOS 10 and there was no need to download it on its own. But now again you have to go to the iTunes app store and download the Swift playgrounds app for free.
It does of course require iOS 10 to run - and an iPad. Sorry - not for iPhones - just iPads - and just those running iOS 10.
From Craig Federighi Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering quote
“Everyone should have the opportunity to learn coding, and we are excited to bring Swift Playgrounds to the next generation of programmers looking for a fun and easy way to explore key coding concepts using real code, More than 100 schools around the world have already committed to adding Swift Playgrounds to their fall curriculum, and we can’t wait to see what students create with it.”
unquote
Again to me Swift Playgrounds is the best addition from iOS 10.
Yes - I say not to update to the new version of iOS - actually if we stick with last years mantra - I Would say wait until iOS 10.1 before updating - by then at least most if not all of your favorite apps will have been updated. But I do not expect all or even most to listen to my warning - actually I rely on many not - so that they can send in feedback of their experiences for those that do wait.
Here is some other feedback about the iOS 10 updates from those listeners that well did not listen to me
Hi Rob,
Got iOS 10 up and running on four iPads and two iPhones, not many problems except all the apps are asking for permissions that they already had for years. And I'm signing in again for most of them.
As for WatchOS 3, there are so many changes, it boggles my mind. Glances are gone. Watch faces work in a different way. The Friends selector is gone. The animated emoji are gone. The exercise apps all work in different and unpredictable ways. But why should I complain when a black and white classic Mickey can now say, "It's eight-oh-three!" with a mere tap on his face. And, I can get confetti with Messages (even though it's impossible to see behind the messages themselves).
Best always for all you do,
Jeff in Burbank
Hi Rob,
A couple of things: firstly, the update to iOS 10 didn't resolve my issue whereby callers struggle to hear me when I'm speaking through a Bluetooth headset which appeared from iOS 9.3.5.
Now, I'd like to use iMessage, but without using my Apple ID (i.e. just using the phone number). Can this be done and are there any disadvantages?
Regards
Alf, Sheffield UK
Hi Rob,
iOS 10 loaded on my 4th gen iPad without problem. There was a lengthy delay that I waited out, but it finished just fine.
regards,
Tom
Hay rob I updated to iOS 10 on the iPhone 6 at around 11:59am I'm not having any problems at all
regards,
Sharde
Hi Rob,
I installed iOS 10.0.1 on my iPhone 6s from iTunes and everything is well so far, no problems.
Regards,
Fabio E
And there were many many more that did not have issues or if they did - fixed the issues and are working fine now with iOS 10.0.1
I will get into some of the new features / changes later in the episode and in future episodes - but will leave with this - if iOS 9.3.5 is working fine for you - and you don’t have an apple watch - are not looking at developing an app - and generally just like it when everything and every app just works - then stay at 9.3.5 for now and wait for a couple of updates to iOS 10 before updating. But I am not the only one saying this - App devs are saying it to. Beth LeBas sent me an email from the developer of the Apple Simpl - spelled S I M P L - of course.
Quote
Apple releases iOS 10 today. As always with major releases of iOS, our advice is "Wait to Update".
We recommend users wait one or two months before downloading the newest version of iOS. Why do we always say this?
- Waiting one or two months provides a better all-round user experience for you. iOS 9 is already very stable, whereas iOS 10 is not quite as stable as it is so new.
- Waiting one or two months gives time for Apple to squash bugs in iOS 10 (remember: it's a major release)
- Waiting one or two months gives Simpl and your other app developers time to optimise their apps for iOS 10
unquote
Ok - and with that said - later is in this episode and future episodes - we will get into some of the new features of iOS 10 - or you could go back to Eps 396 and 397 - where I did a really detailed run through of what changed and moved around in the settings app.
15:04
http://digg.com/video/steve-jobs-courage
Hi Rob,
Wow. Even though I knew the headphone jack was to disappear in the iPhone 7 I still
find myself surprised. Surprised by the idiotic way Phil stood there and
justified it. Courage? I think perhaps someone at Apple needs to look that
word up in the dictionary as Phil perverted its meaning. Unless he means the
courage to stand up before millions and sound like an idiot. Of course he's
in marketing so that's par for the course.
Why such hostility on my part? Well, Apple has just removed a port that
many people use and many would still have a use for into the future. It is
not like the floppy drive or the optical disc drive which were clearly
losing their relevance. Plus those items were not used by many users
constantly. Plus, I strongly suspect that those iPhone owners who never use
the headphone jack barely notice its existence.
So, did we gain something in return? Not that I can discern. The phone is
no thinner and waterproofing is not relevant as a headphone jack is easy to
waterproof.
Now, what about those of us who use the headphone jack constantly? Apple
throws in an adapter which in itself gives the lie to what they say about
the irrelevance of the jack. However, this adapter does not allow for
charging. So, you can do one or the other but not both simultaneously. So,
Apple moved a useful function from inside the phone to outside where it can
get lost, damaged and you lose the ability to charge the phone.
This is design fetishism run amok. Notice Apple didn't have the courage to
include wireless charging.
So, will the headphone jack disappear from the iPad line plus the Macs?
After all, the only port the Macbook has besides a single USB port is a 3.5
mm headphone jack.
Okay, end of rant. For now.
Keep up the great work.
Regards,
Kevin Barry
Hi Kevin - I agree - When Phil said it was about courage - jaw dropped and hit floor. Then I remembered he was Apple Marketing Guy - as I mentioned on the last episode.
That said - here are some Comments from Steve Jobs with regards to Courage.
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18:56
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21:04
http://digg.com/2016/iphone-7-reviews-plus-worth-buying
Every new release of Apple Hardware - Apple gives out test / evaluation units to their pets - ummm I mean to some select and respected tech journalists.
And each time they have to sit on their reviews until a few days before it hits the stores. And then I like to look at a bunch and cut to the chase and read the last few sentences or paragraph of the reviews.
First up is a review from Nilay Patel - from the Verge - to end his review quote
But unless you’re eager and ready to live the early adopter life, you won’t actually be missing out on much if you don’t get an iPhone 7. This is an iPhone that lays a marker in tech history, and it will serve as the foundation for many important changes to how phones work and integrate into our lives. We’re going to remember the iPhone 7.
It’s going to be the next iPhones that actually build a useful future on that foundation.
unquote
From Brian Chen now with the New york times
quote
Sooner or later, consumers will probably look back at the iPhone’s puberty phase and accept that changes had to be made for the smartphone to mature. I, for one, am looking forward to a future with fewer wires.
unquote
From Mike Wuerthele at Apple Insider
quote
Regardless of the slightly older chip manufacturing process still in use for the A10 Fusion, the chip brings both power and battery life to the line, and is another reason why pre-release criticism of the iPhone 7 not being innovative were mistaken.
unquote
From Chris Velazco with Engadget
quote
If you can get over the all-too-familiar design and the no-headphone-jack thing, then the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are serious contenders for best smartphones, period. Note that I used the word "best," not "most innovative" -- neither of these devices is groundbreaking. We've seen many of these features (or features like them) pop up in rival phones already. That headphone jack thing aside, most of the choices made in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feel like safe ones. There's nothing wrong with that, but no matter how good the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are (answer: very, very good), Apple already has us all wondering what next year's iPhone is going to be like.
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From David Pierce at Wired dot com
quote
So, no, the iPhone 7 won’t blow your mind with its design or features. It’s still a fantastic phone. And philosophically, it feels like Apple is throwing open a door. The iPhone 7 might not be a revolution, but it might be the catalyst for lots of them. Your phone will be better in a few months, and even better a few months after that. And wouldn’t that be exciting?
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From Steve Kovach at Business Insider
quote
As for the iPhone 7, it's the best phone you can buy. I don't recommend upgrading if you have an iPhone 6s, but there are enough improvements here to make it a worthwhile upgrade for just about everyone else.
unquote
From Nicole Nguyen at Buzzfeed
quote
If you’re a loyal iOS user and due for an upgrade, it’s a no-brainer: Get this iPhone.
If you’re perfectly happy with your current device, wait for it to break, preferably on its way to the bottom of a pool — and then get one. With Google’s new Nexus (or Silver Surfer) phones around the corner, wait a month or so to switch. Maybe, uh, hold off on that Samsung for a while.
unquote
From Andrew Cunningham at Arstechnica
quote
If you understand things best when they’re phrased as tired idioms: the missing headphone jack is a fly in the iPhone 7’s ointment. Plenty of people will be happy to scoop out the fly and use the rest of the probably-fine ointment. It’s good ointment! There’s just a fly in it. And the transition from wired to wireless is going to be more painful now than it will be a year or two down the line when more accessories and devices have adapted to follow Apple’s lead. Waterproofing and better battery life have been common iPhone feature requests for years, and the camera and speed improvements are nothing to sneeze at, but you’ll need to buy into Apple’s vision of the future if you want to get them.
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From Walt Mossberg with Recode
quote
But, despite the undisputed improvements, this new iPhone just isn’t as compelling an upgrade as many of its predecessors. Some might want to wait a year for the next really big thing — and maybe a better audio solution to boot.
unquote
http://www.recode.net/2016/9/13/12896952/iphone-7-
review-mossberg
From Ed Baig at USA Today
quote
Whether a water-resistant phone coupled with an excellent camera will drive you to the store remains to be seen. This is a strong handset for sure. But if you can hold out, there's already talk that the truly dramatic leap forward for iPhone comes next year when this seminal smartphone celebrates its tenth anniversary.
unquote
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2016/
09/13/iphone-7-plus-review-excellent-camera-
phone-can-get-wet/90286162/
From Scott Stein at CNET
quote
This iPhone feels like it's laying the groundwork for a more sealed-off, improved, wireless system. In the meantime, it's a little bit boring.
I'm OK with that if it's reliable. This year's upgrade isn't something you need to have. But its improvements are likely doing some subtle paving of the way toward changes in another iPhone next year.
If you care about better photos, and want to be a little more future-proofed for whatever Apple has in store for that dual camera, seriously think about getting the 7 Plus.
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http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-iphone-7/review/
And finally Anick Jesdanun - AP Tech Writer
quote
The new iPhones now have stereo speakers and play audio twice as loud as before. I could do the dishes with the faucet running and still hear my music without putting on headphones. The screens are also brighter, which could help in direct sunlight.
Apple says battery life improves by an hour or two, thanks to higher capacity and efficiencies. No battery is ever going to be enough, but Apple promises 12 to 15 hours of internet use.
If you do upgrade, consider the new jet black model. The back is polished so finely that it looks like glass, yet has the strength of aluminum. It smudges easily — but of course you ought to have a case anyway.
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And there were actually more than those 12 - do you remember the days when it was 3 or 4 people that received a new iPhone to test and that was it - well those days are over - Apple has definitely ramped up the PR machine this year. As near as I could tell at least 20 english language reporters received an iPhone early to review.
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/13/the-iphone-7-reviews-are-
in-camera-praised-airpods-panned.html
27:46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cedwwL7kCSg
Actually there is one more review to play - this is the audio from Stephen Colbert
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29:40
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-lens-phone-camera-
good-2-better-192117466.html
If one lens is good - then 2 must be twice as good - right - well there are articles out there that get into how good two lenses can be.
But rather go into some of them - I thought I would play this next segment sent in from Sharky James - from the PetaPixel Podcast.
Here we go:
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http://petapixel.com/podcast/
Thanks Sharkey James for your thoughts about the new cameras in the iPhone. and I will have a link to the Peta Pixel podcast in the show notes for ep 406.
Here is some audio feedback from Tosin in the UK.
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37:38
email bag time:
Hi Rob,
For how many years might they include the mini jack to lightening adapter?
Any surprises despite all them leaks?
I like stereo sound and was hoping for a blue color despite using a case
Which had more 6 to 6s or 6s to 7 ignoring the outside & looks?
I'm sure with more time we'll find out more improvements apple didn't discuss such as supposed improved laser sensor for the ear/proximity sensor, etc
Regards,
Michael
Per your questions - I would be surprised to see the dongle on the next iPhone. Most likely these are the only two iPhones that will come with the minijack adapter.
No - no real surprises - as I said on the last show - we had more bingo card boxes hit this time than any other time and by a good margin.
And per which device had the biggest upgrade vs the previous model. Hint it is not the iPhone 7 or 7+
GO THROUGH UPGRADES PDF - Which is in the bonus content for ep 406 on the TII app only.
Hi Rob,
I won't be upgrading to iPhone 7 this year, not because it's not compelling enough (jet black and double the space, damn!), but because I'm still in love with my 6s: it's a terrific device with still many years of usability and good performance.
But the temptation will endure a whole year until I finally crumble to the 7s...
Thanks for the great show!
Regards,
Fabio E
44:17
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/1256338/fblk
I have an indie gogo project that the developers of contacted me about.
It is called Plug - It is a 48,000 MAh battery Pack - this is a serious serious battery pack - and it even has AC outlets - 2 AC outlets up to 250 Watt Capacity - yes enough to charge two Mac Book Pros.
It has two fast charge USB ports and a USB C port.
As they say you can charge 28 iPhones, 2 laptops and countless other devices.
This just launched and already has $130k raised well over their $30k goal.
Pricing on this is $199 for the early Bird.
Or $349 for the Plug plus a solar Panel - for those that want to live off the grid.
It has Tesla Battery cells - so none of those exploding Samsung battery cells.
The size of this is 8.6 inches by 5.6 inches by 1.6 inches.
If you camp or do lots of road trips - this may be the device you are looking for.
There is about a month left to order this. But there are only about 650 early bird units left. And pricing goes up to $209 on September 18th. and then to $229 on October 1st and then to $329 when it goes to retail.
And this is one I actually am a backer on - if you look through the backers you will see Today in iOS listed. I don’t back many of the projects I mention on the show - but when I do — umm ok - now it is sounding like a beer commercial - Anyway this one just seemed too good to pass on - when I think of all the times I need to power up. And now I can do that for any device - USB - USB C - or plain outlet.
Search for Plug at indie gogo dot com or in the show notes for ep 406.
44:17
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VOICEMAIL - Justin PA_fdbk_ordering_online
Hey Rob,
How did you do getting your 7 plus? I gotin at about 12:12 am pst and had to settle for a 2 to 3 week delibery estimate.
Regards,
James M
Ummm - well - I made what I would call a bone headed mistake. My ordering process went like this - starting at 11:55 AM PT - refresh App store app - and refresh apple.com - and repeat and repeat - then at 12:00 AM PT It said I needed to update the App store app - Doooh - should have checked before hand. Bone head mistake 1. Finally around 12:12 AM PT - the App store app - came alive - And I went to order my Jet black 256 GB iPhone 7 plus - and when I saw the lead time flash up as 7 to 10 days - I paused and went back to confirm that is what it said. Bone head mistake 2. where I said to myself - gee - I wonder what the other colors have for lead time is it a 7+ issue or a color issue and then Bonehead mistake 3 - I went and checked and took screen shots. Then I came back and it said lead times 1 to 2 weeks - and I went back to double check and it said 2 to 3 weeks and I then smacked myself pushed through. So if I had not been an bonehead - I would have had 7 to 10 days - Instead I would up with 2 to 3 weeks and delivery at the home date range of October 4th to 10th. It was like my mind just went blank for a bit and forgot about the 100’s of thousands also trying to order at that same time.
First up in the email bag - from Emiko - she sent in the following message with her paypal donation to the show.
It said quote
Another new iPhone season, reminds me of how much I enjoy your show and the community. I'm upgrading my phone this year and will be looking forward to hearing discussions around it! As everyone says, keep up the great job!
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Thanks again Emiko for donating and contributing to the show. Folks if you would like to donate to the show - just go to today in iOS dot com - and in the lower right look for the donate button.
Hello Rob,
A quick note on my thoughts regarding the Apple event today.
New bells and whistles with the latest iPhone and watch aside, the thing that most interested and pleased me is that even though Apple didn’t actually drop pricing, they effectively did by doubling storage capacity on the phones maintaining the same pricing structure. I guess you can say they’ve been doing this already by previously dumping the 32GB models on phones and tablets (because whose going to get a 16GB model when you can get a 64GB version for $100.00 more?), but with the bump in storage, prices are much more palatable.
I’m blind and thus still contemplating whether to get the SE (checking the Apple store, the 64GB phone is now at $450.00) since all the fancy visual stuff doesn’t interest me, but even then, scoring a 6S Plus at $650.00 or the 7 at $750.00 with all that storage is also an appealing option. In my case, I’ve got around $180.00 in redeemable BestBuy certificates, so I’ll wait to see if there are any further deals towards the end of the year.
You have to love saturation…
Airpods…? I’m going to need more than 5 hours of playtime on a charge before I pay $160.00. Sounds like a second or third generation buy or at least until they can boost playtime without a charge.
Thanks,
Cris
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57:52
I want to go over some of the new features / changes of iOS 10 very very quickly - just to remind what they are. And just some this time - and more each of the following episodes.
First is Accessibility
- Magnifier now uses the camera on your iPhone or iPad like a digital magnifying glass for real-life objects
- New range of display color filters to support different forms of color blindness or other vision challenges
- VoiceOver adds a Pronunciation Editor to customize the way words are pronounced, additional voices, and support for multiple audio sources
- Additional text highlighting options in Speak Screen and Speak Selection, as well as the ability to speak keyboard letters and predictive typing suggestions to support multi-modal learning
- Switch control now lets you control iOS, macOS and tvOS all from the same iPhone or iPad, so you don’t need to configure switches for the secondary device
- Software TTY allows you to place and receive TTY calls without the need for traditional hardware teletypewriter accessories
Next is the one Apple made the biggest deal about - back at WWDC.
Messages
- Expressive Messaging
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- Bubble effects let you send messages loudly, gently, slam or with invisible ink
- Full-screen effects to celebrate special moments
- Tapback for quick replies to messages, links, and photos
- Handwritten messages animate like ink on paper
- Digital Touch lets you send sketches, taps, and heartbeats
- Tap to replace can emojify your text with just a tap
- Rich links show a preview of web pages you share
- iMessage apps
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- New App Store for iMessage
- Use the power of apps in Messages to share and collaborate with friends
- Download stickers to send and place on text bubbles and photos
Siri
- Siri now works with the following types of apps
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- Messaging apps to send, search and read back text messages
- VoIP apps to place phone calls
- Photos apps to search for images and photos
- Ride service apps to book rides
- Payment apps to make personal payments
- Fitness apps to start, stop, and pause workouts
- CarPlay automaker apps to adjust climate, radio, seat, and personal settings
Next time I will go over Maps, Photos and more.
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http://www.utomic.com?rfsn=321804.377c8
The very first accessory I ordered for my Jet Black iPhone 7+ even before I ordered the iPhone 7+ itself - were the Atomic Edge bumpers. These are the ones formerly called Bumpies - that I have on my 6+. I order the black Edge bumpers. And Yes I ordered this time - I did not even try to get them free - I did not want to wait - I was hoping at that time I would have the 7+ this week - and not in October. So when the Edge bumpers come they will be kind of mocking me for a few weeks.
That said - when the iPhone 7+ does come - the first thing I will do is put on the Edge bumpers - I hear the jet black is slippery. And yes they have bumpers for the 7 as well.
I did send an email to Utomic to confirm the bumpers for the 6+ / 6S+ would work for the 7+ and they did confirm they will. They also offered me up an affiliate link - so if you go to todayinios dot com slash utomic - u t o m i c - that will help out the show.
They are $35 for the bumpers - and as I said on the show before - you are paying for what you are not getting - and that is a big bulky case. I also heard from some 6 and 6S users that they love the camera on the 7+ but don’t want to go the larger 5.5” size and are really torn about what to do. Well if you are someone with a life proof or other water proof case on your 6 / 6S - you don’t need water proofing anymore - you just need drop protection - and the bumpers provide that and really the size difference between the 7+ with Bumpers vs a 6 / 6S with a big cases is minimal and actually will feel smaller. Definitely thinner. If you are on the fence about upgrading to the 7+ for the great new camera but the size is holding you back - look at the Utomic Edge bumpers as a way of getting the best of both worlds. I have a feeling a lot of people will be getting these bumpers. Plus if you are getting the Jet black - you want people to see it and not cover it up with a case - but given how slippery it is - according to those that touched it at the Apple event - you definitely need some protection.
Again go to today in iOS dot com slash utomic if you plan on getting the bumpers. Link in show notes of course.
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Ep 406 - Ask Siri - Rock paper scissors
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