TRANSCRIPT EPISODE 420

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and you are listening to the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank Karthik for sending in the music you hear in the background. Karthik wrote: 

 

Hi Rob,

I am submitting my song Teeny Tiny to play on the show. This song was created using the apps Korg Gadget, GarageBand and Auto-Tune Mobile on my iPad Air 2. The song is dedicated to my daughter who is also my #1 fan.

 

To find more of my music please check out SoundCloud.com/RXtracks

Regards. 

~Karthik M 

SONG_TeenyTiny.m4a  

 

 

Thanks Karthik for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank NEAL for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  NEAL wrote the following:

 

Hi, Rob.

Hey love the show! Here's some art I do live onstage during live music then throw it in the imagine app and photoshop app my page is www.livepainter.com and www.nealbarbosa.com feel free to grab any of my art for your show.

Regards, 

Neal

 

 

Thanks NEAL, for sending in this artwork which and folks you can see NEAL'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 420 - 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.  

 

One thing I would love to do this year - is if you can get a picture of yourself in front of your local Apple store - Take that picture - put the Tii or Today in iOS branding on it - and also the City and state or Country on the artwork saying which apple store it is.  I would like to kick that off starting in April with the 10 year anniversary of the show.  Make sure to get all of the Apple store in there and again to add in the store location using an app like over - and also put Tii or Today in iOS on the artwork. 

 

I am completely out of Music - so if you have some music you created on an iOS device - please  send it in. 

 

 

03:28

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“iHeads” who continually proclaimed the imagined superiority of Apple smartphones vs. those of Samsung now have grudging respect for the Korean giant, and will soon be awed by Sony and LG.” unquote

Henry Long, Seeking Alpha, 6 September 2013

 

As I have said many times - Seeking Alpha should be called - Seeking Intelligence - because they have none.  I am an iHead and I have no grudging or other wise respect for Samsung - They copy - they rush products to market early that explode then their replacements explode too - nope no respect there.  And Sony and LG - ummm - lets see - last year in one quarter LG revealed they lost $390 Million for their smartphone division.  And sony just to break even had to downsize and sell less smartphones last year.  Just 19 Million units the whole year.  That less than half of What Apple does in a really bad quarter - R E S P E C T - ummm no.  Not for Sammy, Not for Sony, Not for LG and definitely not for Henry Long. 

 

04:38

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 419 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The iMessage Stickers  - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland -    If want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 419 - but I have already given all those out.  

 

This week we have promo codes for a couple of apps - The first App is  - Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD  

 

Here is the review from the devs:

 

Quote 

"Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD” is a sequel to the famous tower defense strategy game, with new weapons, landscapes, and options. 

 

The core of the game is still the same: entire armies of enemies rush at your defenses, trying to destroy them by any means necessary. But now they’re even more powerful and madder than ever.

 

You’ll have access to older, time-tested turrets, as well as completely new types of weapons. It’s up to you to decide how to spend your available budget.  

All aspects of the game have been meticulously balanced, including tower statistics, enemy strength, terrain characteristics, and special weapons. 

 

Features:

 

• Eight levels, with new levels coming in future updates

 

• Four difficulty levels

 

• Eight kinds of turrets

 

• Eight special abilities, from Air Strikes to Nuclear Bombs

 

• Varied seasons and types of landscapes

 

• Support for over 20 languages

 

UNQUOTE 

 

Well thanks to the Devs for their Review of THEIR App - Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD   and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put Defense in the subject line.    

https://geo.itunes.apple.com/app/id1190270723

 

 

We also have promo codes for the App CueMusic - one word. Here is the written review from the dev:

 

quote 

 

Hi there, I'm Olga - a developer of CueMusic app. With CueMusic you can easily mark and playback parts of your favourite songs!

 

Simply add your working tracks from iTunes library, mark the in and out points for multiple segments, label them and play each individually or in sequence.

 

You may slow down or speed up your playback and use a countdown delay before playing each segment.

 

If you decide to use a different version of a track, just load a new version over existing list of segments.

 

Inspired by a personal experience creating and practicing a dance choreography, CueMusic is great for anyone looking for a better way to cue up custom song segments for review and practice.

 

Cue your music effortlessly with CueMusic app! 

 

unquote 

 

Thanks to Olga for the Review of the App - CueMusic   and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put CueMusic one word spelled - C U E M U S I C in the subject line.   

 

As Always - just send in one email for one specific APP.  If you send in multiple emails or ask for multiple  APPS in a single email - then well - No Soup for you.  

 

A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author or an iMessage Sticker Creator email me if you want your app or iBook or stickers 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 or stickers - indicating you are the dev or author or creator.  Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.  

 

08:11

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/06/apple-seeds-ios-

10-3-beta-2-to-developers/

 

 

Apple released iOS 10.3 beta 2 this past week.  

 

As is typical with additional beta updates - it is mostly about bug fixes and Optimization.  

 

That said there are a few minor changes - Apple re-enabled call blocking extensions - which oddly was disabled in beta 1.  

Wi-Fi calling for Three Network in the UK is enabled in Beta 2.  

 

one of the bug fixes has to do with the iPad Pro and issues with the apple pencil charging.  It now charges. 

 

Nothing really exciting in the big picture - and it took two weeks for this update.  Will be interesting to see if they speed up the updates.  One rumor out there is 10.3 will launch in March with the introduction of new iPads.  I am highly skeptical on that - but we shall see.  

 

Here is some feedback on the 10.3 Beta from one of the Tii Listeners. 

 

 

Hi Rob, 

I recently updated to the public beta of version 10.3. I really like the new layout of the settings but noticed something odd. When looking at my Watch in device info, it shows find by watch is off (please see attached photo) yet when I go to iCloud to search for it, it shows up no problem. What's more is I can't find how to turn it on. I dont know if this is a bug or is this normal since the watch doesn't use GPS unless I'm using an exercise app? 

Regards,

Shannon

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-10.3-beta-2-changes-or-new-

feature-additions/

 

10:08

 

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/01/26/ios-10-3-will-let-

apps-change-their-home-screen-icon-at-any-

time-no-update-required/

 

 

One item that is new to iOS 10.3 - betas - which I did not see mentioned until recently is that there is a key new feature app devs will like.  And that is the ability to change your desktop icon for your app with out having to resubmit a brand new IPA.  

 

Ok - there is a little catch - you need to upload your app with multiple versions ahead of time - then you can switch between them.

 

In more technical terms with iOS 10.3 SDK devs can now use a new instance method to specify a primary app icon as well as one or more alternative icons. 

 

Note - the end user must approve the change.  So the app would ask if you would like to change / update the App icon for say Tii - or so it seems - there was some uncertainty on if end users had to approve each change for the App icon or just the first time it is wanting to be updated.

 

More on this one I am sure in the future.  But I am sure App devs can have some fun with this.  

 

 

11:44

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/06/apple-seeds-

tvos-10-2-beta-2-to-developers/

 

But it was not just iOS 10.3 Beta 2 apple released last week - they also released or seeded - tvOS 10.2 Beta 2 

 

The tvOS betas do require connecting your apple tv to your computer with a USB A to UBS C cable.  As such - these betas are just limited to Devs or access to a dev account whose wives will then allow them to run the beta on their Apple TV’s - sadly one of those requirements I do not meet.

 

As near as I can find from the limited number of articles on this Beta 2 - is just about bug fixes and optimization.

 

 

12:19

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/30/watchos-3-2-

theater-mode-hands-on/

 

Apple also released watchOS 3.2 beta 2 for Devs on Feb 6th.

 

The big update with watchOS 3.2 beta is the Theater mode - which when enabled - does not light up the screen when moving your arm and it mutes all sounds on the Apple watch.

 

 

12:40

 

http://tii.libsyn.com/apple-q4-2016-quarterly-report

 

Apple had their quarterly conf call this past week - and beat the street and their own expectations.  Here is some of the info from the call.  

Apple Q4 2016 - Quarterly Report Summary:

Rev = $78.4 Billion (vs $75.9 Billion a year ago quarter and $46.9 Billion last quarter)

Total Cash = $246.1 Billion (Up $8.5 Billion for the quarter from $237.6 Billion)

231 Billion of that is over seas.  

Last Quarter Sales:

iPhones Sold = 78.3 Mil (vs 74.8 Mil a year ago quarter and 45.5 Mil last quarter)

iPads Sold = 13.1 Mil (vs 16.1 Mil a year ago quarter and 9.3 Mil last quarter)

Mac's Sold = 5.4 Mil (vs 5.3 Mil a year ago quarter and 4.9 Mil last quarter)

 

Misc Notes:

Apple Reported All time records for Revenue, EPS and iPhone Sales in a quarter. 

EPS = $3.36 a share.  Cash flow of $27.1 Billion. 

Next Cash Dividend will be Feb 16th for those owning stock EOD on Feb 13th.

Tim went on to emphasize - this was the Highest revenue ever for Apple in a quarter, Highest iPhone Sales.  Highest Apple Watch Sales - Units and Revenue.  Highest EPS.  Highest Mac Revenue ever.  Record Revenue for Services. It was a good quarter to say the least.  

 

Services revenue this year alone will be size of a fortune 100 company.  And Apple has plans to double it in the next 4 years. 

 

7+ demand exceeded supply in Q4 and came into Balance in Jan.  7+ saw best demand for a + model.

 

AirPods - They love the response - But no numbers - just said they are working to catch up to demand. 

 

Tim said he is eating their dog food for Home Kit.  Using it for his home automation.  FYI - he is a coffee drinker.  

 

Double Digit iPhone growth - US, Canada, Japan and other countries. 

 

Exited quarter at low end of Channel inventory.  

 

43% - year over year 4th quarter App Revenue growth.  When looking at first 14 weeks.  

 

There was an extra week in the last quarter vs the year ago quarter. 

 

13.1 Mil iPads units sold and they decreased Channel inventory by 700k vs year ago adding 900k.  So that is a 1.6 Mil swing on inventory - so really not 13.1 Mil vs 16.1 Mil a year ago - more like 13.8 vs 15.2 Mil.  Still less year over year.  

That said for Tablets costing over $200 - Apple has an 85% market share.  

 

Last quarter Apple Returned almost $15 Billion to Investors.  

 

Question about the $200+ Billion over seas - if it is unlocked and brought home.

 

Tim is optimistic that in 2017 - will likely see congress allow repatriation of the Funds - but would not say what they will do with the money - but they are looking at acquisitions - And they currently are doing 15 to 20 acquisitions a year and that are looking for companies of all sizes.  There is not a size they would not do -  NETFLIX.  

Interesting after saying no size they would not do - he then talked about Original Content - NETFLIX.  

Then talked about Apple TV - NETFLIX.

Then talked about original content again - NETFLIX

 

But would not say what companies they would purchase - NETFLIX

 

Per questions about how they will grow services.

Apple said it would be mostly around the App store.  

Which they mentioned the 40+ % growth in App sales year over year - not sure why it will take 4 years to double.  It seems it should double in 2 years min and 3 years worst case - unless they expect greatly reduced growth rate. 

 

Highest number of switchers of any quarter - and highest number of upgraders of any quarter last quarter.  And they were supply constrained. 

 

Tim said the Customer Satisfaction for iPad Pro is 99%. 

And that 1% there is nothing you can do to satisfy them.  Those are the type of people that bitch and moan about people hitting them up for money when they win the lottery.

 

Some other miscellaneous notes from the call.

 

Apple Pay transactions up 500% year over year - but that is fun with numbers with out any real numbers.

 

Over 1 Million people are using CarPlay - that is real numbers.

 

 

 

I often say at the end of these -I have not idea how Wallstreet will react to this news - but given the delay of this episode - I actually do know how they reacted - and it was a major uptick in the price to its all time highs - with Apple stock now at $132 a share - that is a 46% increase in the share price from the low point in the past 12 months.  

 

So year - Wallstreet was pretty happy with last quarters numbers and rightly so.  

 

Funny thing is my one Troll that emails me when the price drops - he has been really quiet - so I poked him a little - and well - Trolls are trolls - and only happy when things are going south.  

 

 

http://seekingalpha.com/article/4041266-apple-aapl-q1-2017-

results-earnings-call-transcript

 

19:37

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/01/apple-watch-shipments-

in-holiday-quarter/

 

After Apple gave out their numbers and said Apple Watch had it best quarterly revenue ever - Strategy Analytics released a report covering SmartWatch market share.

 

Of which - Apple has a resounding 63.4% Market share - with 5.2 Million units sold.  Vs second place Sammy - with 800,000 in revenue - which was not quite enough for a even a 10% market share.

 

Of course the Apple Watch numbers as well as all others in that Strategy Analytics report are just rough estimates - as Apple did not give any specific numbers per Apple Watch sales.

 

 

20:32

 

http://www.iclarified.com/58941/global-smartphone-

shipments-reached-record-15-billion-in-2016-chart

 

Strategy Analytics also put out another creative writing report for Smartphone sales - and in 2016 they guessed there were 1.5 Billion units sold.  And in the 4th quarter - Apple captured first place with 17.8% market share.  And the 4th quarter saw a 9% increase year over year resulting in 438.7 million units sold in the quarter - which means Apple sold 78 Million iPhones - and hey that matches up to what Apple said.

 

Samsung they said shipped 77.5 Million smartphone in Q4 - this was a 5% decline year over year for Sammy - if only there was some obvious reason of this decline.  Go ahead - think of the reason - ok - good - you are getting hotter - and hotter - and really hot - wow - you are so hot you are going to explode. 

 

Of course all these unit market shares pale in comparison to Profit Share %’s and as we have said before - Apple is really about the only one Making a profit - getting over 90% of the smartphone Profit share for 2016.  I guess all those other companies are just in the Smartphone market as a hobby.  Gee I hope the other folks don’t get serious and try to make money selling smartphones.  

 

 

21:57

 

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I have a little agreement with the wife - if it has a cord that plugs into it - I will Install, Maintain and fix it.  If it has a pipe or hose or runs on Gas liquid or gas gas.  If it fills up with water or requires a latter with more than 6 steps to get to then - it is out of my area of expertise.  Lets say you have a water heater that is over 15 years old - you know what that is called - a ticking time bomb - but why have you not replaced it - because it is a pain - now you can go to Thumbtack.com - Type in Water heater replacement - and be asked a few questions then type in your zip code.  Give your email address and name and submit - all less than a minute.   And that is it - it really is that fast and easy.  And per the example I gave - my wife was on me for a while to replace our almost 20 year old water heater - so I submitted the application and within 10 minutes I had my first quote - and I submitted it at Midnight.  The bid I went with was $65 for installation - and the new Water Heater was my really romantic valentines day Present for my Wife.  

 

Their tag line is quote It’s fast, easy, and free. Hire skilled pros for absolutely anything at thumbtack.com today.  unquote  

 

And that is so true.  You can find any professional for any job - Yard work, Wedding planning,  Any task that requires you getting on a latter - thumbtack has you covered.  But it goes beyond those with over 1100 categories including personal training, Music Lessons, Tax Preparation and much much more.   

 

And the much more includes App development - so if you are an App - dev - this is a great way to find clients.  If you have any sort of service  - this is a great way to find new clients.  just go to thumbtack.com to get started.  Thanks Thumbtack for sponsoring the show.   

 

 

24:23

 

https://www.truphone.com/uk/apple-sim/

 

For you world travelers - Truphone has some exciting news - they have introduced International Data plans for iPad users with an Apple SIM.  Rates are:

8 euros for 500 MB 

11 euros for 1GB

20 euros for 3 GB 

 

Each plan lasts up to 30 days and can be used in 40 countries - such as the US, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain and the UK to name just a few.

 

For now HOWEVER - you need to be in Spain when initially purchasing  So really World travelers for now where their plans take then through Spain.

 

That said - Truphone did say they plan to roll the plans out across Europe and other countries in the coming weeks.

 

The Apple SIM is embedded in the 9.7 Inch iPad Pro - and was pre-installed in the following cellular Enabled iPad:

 

iPad Air2

iPad Mini 3

iPad Mini 4

and 12.9 inch iPad Pro

 

For units sold in the US, Australia, Canada, France, German, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK and of course Spain.

 

If you did not get yours there - don’t fret - it is available for purchase separately at Apple store locations - where truphone will also be active and available for sign up.

 

TruPhone Data plans can be purchased on compatible iPads by going to Settings - Mobile Data - Set up Mobile Data 

 

 

25:42

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/beatsx-wireless-

headphones-apple-airpods-release-date-2017-2

 

Well right on cue kinda - Apples new BeatsX wireless headphones went on sale this past week.

 

These are the ones using the same wireless tech as the AirPods and were introduced back in September.  But just now are going on sale.

 

They will set you back $150 - but hey you get 3 months of free Apple music with them.  You also get a short USB to lightening cord for charging - this is the first Beats product with a lightening port. There is a travel case and some additional - ear tips with four size options, and removable secure-fit wingtips, 

 

There are four color options - White, Black, Gray and Blue.  

 

So how do they compare to the AirPods - Battery life is 8 hours on a full charge vs 5 hours for the AirPods - but that is if the AirPods don’t have the case - and if you do - and switch from one to the other and back - you can go for well over 24 hours with the AirPods.  The Beats X does offer a quick charge where you can get 2 hours of battery life with just 5 minutes of charge - and 45 Minutes of charge for the full 8 hours.  But still - if you are out and about and no way to charge - having the AirPods case on you is the better option - Win to AirPods.  

 

 

One thing I heard on one of the video reviews is the BeatsX are NOT sweat proof - so if you are someone that gets back from a jog and your shirt now weighs 5 pounds from all the sweat - they are probably not for you.  

 

 

The beatsX do have the three button controls you are used to on standard wired EarPods. So clearly - if you like the 3 button controllers for music and play / pause and skip song - then the BeatsX is the clear winner.  

 

Audio quality wise the BeatsX from the reviews out there do beat - no pun intended - the AirPods.  But some reviewers were expecting more bass - as they are beats right and beats is synonymous with way too much bass.   Well it seems Apple dialed the bass back down from 11 on these to a manageable 8 or 9  - but still more bass then the AirPods.  Not surprising that the BeatsX would have better sound quality for Music. 

 

Price wise - the AirPods are just $10 more.  But the AirPods did not have the Apple Music code - so that is another $30 difference if you were planning on Apple Music.

 

 

 

 

Barbara E on Google Plus

Quote Beats x ordered today. First showed as delivery Feb 22, but when order was processed, showed Feb 15. All four colors, no store pickup. I ordered white.

unquote

 

Folks once you get your BeatsX - please call via them with your review.  206-666-6364 - that 206-moon-dog

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/09/beats-x-comapred-

to-airpods-roundup-review/

 

29:00

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/01/apple-

quietly-updates-airpods/

 

Speaking of the AirPods - Apple rolled out an update for AirPods Firmware bumping from 3.3.1 to version 3.5.1 

 

To see if your AirPods are updated - which chances they are - with your AirPods connected to your iPhone or iPad - go to settings - General - About - and then scroll down to below SEID - and you will see AirPods.  But you will only see this if your AirPods are connected to your iOS device.

 

 

If your firmware version is not 3.3.1 - then place both AirPods in the charging case leaving the lid open and leaving them connected to your iPhone.  The update should install automatically in the background - wait a little bit then re-check the firmware version in the About section again and it should then show the latest firmware.

 

 

29:54

 

VOICEMAIL - Louis_fdbk_iOS10dot3beta1

 

 

Hi Rob,

Thank you for that tip about the new setting for app feedback. I get really irritated when apps I have given 5 star reviews to, keep popping up requests for an app review. This is great.

Also, I am a VoiceOver user and there is a HUGE improvement in 10.3 beta 1.

Since iOS 10 came out, VoiceOver had two major issues. 1. when you opened an email, focus was in the header, instead of the body of the message, which means you had to find the start of the message in order to read it without all the header crap. Now, we are back to focusing on the body.

2. in HTML messages or web pages, VoiceOver started reading the html elements, "column 3, row 1 ..." after just about every bloody line. It made reading truly annoying. That nonsense is gone finally in 10.3 beta 1.

Thanks again for your informative show.

Richard

Portland, OR.

 

From Barry Smitherman

Quote 

A Tip: when you do a network reset, you will lose all wifi codes. If you use keychain, ALL devices will lose your wifi codes. 

To preserve your codes, turn off keychain before you reset. After you're done, turn it back on and,  Wifi codes come right back.

unquote

 

 

A tip from me - This has to do with installing stickers for iMessage.  Once you have purchased or installed new stickers you may not see them in your stickers - If this is the case - go to the messages app - start a new message and tap on the App icon - it looks like a big A. 

 

Then tap on the four dots in the lower left - then tap on the + symbol that says “store” under it.  Then carefully tap on Manage in the upper right - it is easy to tap “done” by accident.  Actually it is easy to tap done even when trying hard not to - so Tap low on “Manage".  Then you should see toggle buttons for the different stickers - turn on the stickers you just downloaded - plus any others not showing up.  And I recommend all people check that out - some of the apps you have may have downloaded stickers for you that you did not know were available.  Like the IMDB app or Periscope or Shazam or Target or Yelp to name a few that were sitting there not turned on for me - and well still are not turn on.

 

I am sure you will find stickers from apps you had no idea had stickers or in the case of Periscope would never ever expect to have stickers. 

 

Hi Rob,

The iPhone Bluetooth is a transmitter and you need a receiver to listen to your tv. If you want to use wired headphones, get a Griffin iclip or similar device. $20-30. 

Mike R 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_Airpods_accessories

 

 

40:28

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/02/09/quickly-adjust-

airpods-volume-by-percentage-and-check-listening-levels-with-siri

 

 

If you have listened to the past few episodes - you know one of my issues with the AirPods is no buttons to adjust volume - so you must use siri - if you don’t want to adjust on the phone or via an Apple watch.

 

However there is a way to check your volume level and then also adjust to what ever level you want.

 

Double tap on the AirPods - and ask siri - What Percent is the volume?  

 

And she will reply with for example Volume is 75%.

 

Then you can command Siri to quote Change volume to 32% or any other percentage you want.

 

That said - what she really will do is set it at the closest default setting which is:

 

0, 13, 25, 38, 50, 63, 75, 88 and 100 percent.

 

 

41:33

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/30/oled-for-iphone-

x-could-deal-50m-hit-to-apples-q2-expenses-analyst-says

 

Lots of fun rumors out there about the next Generation iPhone.

 

One of them is that pricing for this phone could be over $1,000.

 

Why so pricey - well it has to do with all the new super tech likely to be added.

 

An OLED screen for example - this for a new 5.8 inch version.  

 

It would also have a glass back and wireless charging tech.

 

ming Chi Kuo goes a step further and says ALL 2017 iPhones will feature an all glass design and wireless charging - so the 4.7, 5.5 and 5.8 iPhones would all support wireless charging.

 

Some rumors this past week go so far as to say the lightening port would be removed from the iPhone next gen along with all other buttons.  Ummm - No.

 

Ming Chi - goes on to guess / speculate / predict - that because of wireless charging - the devices will have more heat - and Apple will need to add a heat shield to the devices to protect the 3D touch sensor.  This Graphite heat shield - because you know getting specific like that adds credibility - will add cost to the units.

 

http://www.mactrast.com/2017/02/price-apples-10th-

anniversary-iphone-8-break-1000-barrier/

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/11/iphone-8-separate-

wireless-charger-no-headphone-adapter/

 

xx:xx

 

http://www.cultofmac.com/465640/apple-starting-iphone8-early/

 

One of the other rumors is that Apple will begin iPhone 8 production earlier than usual with quote more stringent inspection requirements unquote. 

 

Because you know - there is no way to prove this or disprove it.

 

This is coming from Niche research firm - read small - BlueFin Research Partners.  

 

And they wrote quote

The most intriguing data points that we have uncovered suggests that AAPL is ramping the next generation iPhones earlier than historical norms, although we have no indication that there has been any change in release plans for the iPhone 8/X. Builds have been pulled in a few months while aggregate next generation forecasts have increased 10% from last month to 122M. Additionally, AAPL has adjusted iPhone 7, 7 Plus, and SE production downward in preparation for the next generation launch.

unquote

 

I have seen others out there speculating this might mean an early summer release of iPhones this year for various reasons.  including making it tough to do year over year comparisons or because Apple has other great new products for the fall to introduce - to well because - I thought this would make great link bait.

 

I kind of thing it is last one.

 

 

44:27

 

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/09/12-9-inch-ipad-

pro-in-short-supply/

 

 

I mentioned earlier I was a skeptical of new iPads with iOS 10.3 launches - well there are reports now of Stock out of iPad Pros - Checks of Apple’s online store reveals that most if not all 12.9 inch iPad pro’s are now at 2 to 3 weeks for delivery in the US and other countries.  Recently it had been 1 to 2 weeks.

 

Apple’s in-store pick up tool lists most 12.9 inch iPad pros as available on March 3rd to March 6th in locations ranging all across North America

 

Of course this could all just be about supply chain issues - as Apple did say they under estimated iPad demand last quarter and had an issue with one of its suppliers.  

 

So you know still color me skeptical.

 

 

45:18

 

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47:24

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slowlabs/peek-screen-

20-privacy-and-protection-for-your-iph?ref=discovery

 

 

Have you seen those privacy screen protectors for laptops where you can only see what is on the screen if you look straight on - but from the sides - it is black.

 

Well there is a kickstarter project for a screen protector for the iPhone that does the same thing.

 

The project is called Peek Screen 2.0 - Privacy & protection for your iPhone 

 

Quote bringing strength, durability & privacy yo your mobile device.  Tempered glass - we’ve redesigned it again.

unquote

 

They have raised $10k towards a goal of 11.4k  And you have until Saturday April 8th at 7:02 AM CT to fund this one - so ummm - yeah they will hit their goal and then a lot more.

 

Early bird pricing is $14 - and they have versions for the iPhone 6, 6S, 6+, 6S+, 7 and 7+

 

Delivery is estimated in Sep 2017 - yikes

 

If you miss the early bird - there are 43 left out of 200 - then the next price is $25.

 

If you want to see this project just search for Peek Screen - two words in Kickstarter or in the show notes for ep 420

 

 

48:36

 

https://www.visualstudio.com

 

 

Back in the Middle of November I was flown out to New York City for Microsoft Connect - And I did a few recordings at the event.  

 

I had the first recording from that event on Ep 413 - what was where I talked to Donovan Brown.  If you did not hear that interview definitely go back to Ep 413 to listen to it.  

 

I wanted to spread out the interviews a little bit - and this Episode I have the interview with John Montgomery the Director of Program Management for Visual Studio. 

 

Note again this was recorded in Mid-November right before Thanksgiving.   

 

And the interviews runs 27 Minutes long.  

 

With out further ado - here we go.

 

 

PLAY INTERVIEW.

 

 

Thanks again to John for coming on the show - and you can follow him on Twitter @ j o h n m o n t

 

And you can learn more about visual studio at visual studio dot com 

 

1:16:22

 

 

many times I asked siri 

but not one time was this Asked

Tell me a Hai Ku

 

Ep 420 - Ask Siri - Tell me a haiku

 

1:17:44

 

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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 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.   

 

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.  

 

1:18:36

 

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Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different. 

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

TRANSCRIPT EPISODE 419

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  

 

Sorry no music for this episode.  I am all out of music created on an iOS device.  

 

I want to thank BARRY for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  BARRY wrote the following:

 

Hi, Rob.

Here's a pic I shot of my family while on vacation this past summer. It's a HDR shot with a 6s plus. I added the text with the app, Over. I tried to make it look like sky writing, but there wasn't a cloud type font.  

Regards, 

Barry S 

  

 

Thanks BARRY, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see BARRY'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 419 - 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.  

 

One thing I would love to do this year - is if you can get a picture of yourself in front of your local Apple store - Take that picture - put the Tii or Today in iOS branding on it - and also the City and state or Country on the artwork saying which apple store it is.  I would like to kick that off starting in April with the 10 year anniversary of the show.  

 

AND as I mentioned I am completely out of Music - so if you have some music you created on an iOS device - please  send it in. 

 

02:27

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“If you look at the customers we have on BB10 so far, 55 per cent of them are coming from [Apple’s operating system] iOS and Android, so obviously we have a large base of potential customers we can convert. How better to reach that audience than on the digital device they have with them all day? I see that as a great opportunity for us and we are going to over-index mobile marketing for that reason.” unquote

Frank Boulben, Chief Marketing Officer, BlackBerry, 5 June 2013

 

 

And then in Nov 2013 - Frank was no longer at Blackberry.  Nuff said

 

03:10

 

This week we have promo codes for iMessage Stickers - Yes - the first time for iMessage Stickers.  These are Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Stickers - here is his written Review / comments from the Dev:

 

Hello Rob!

I've been a listener to your podcast for years, and an iPhone user since the 3G. This year i though i'd have a go at making some stickers. It would be great if you could feature it on the show. They sell for $0.99, but i have generated 10 promo codes for listeners.

 

My Alice in Wonderland sticker pack came about from being a collector or the original Sir John Tenniel illustrations for many years. The illustrations are just beautiful, and there are 50 included, as well as 10 quotations. I intend to push new stickers in a future update.

Very best wishes

Darren (from the UK)

 

 

Well thanks to Darren for his comments and review of his iMessage Stickers - and for sending in the 10 promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for these Stickers - send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put Alice  in the subject line.  

 

https://appsto.re/gb/TZwghb.i

 

A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author or an iMessage Sticker Creator email me if you want your app or iBook or stickers 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 or stickers - indicating you are the dev or author or creator.  Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.  

 

04:46

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/23/apple-releases-

finished-ios-1021-update-bringing-minor-fixes

 

 

Well iOS 10.2.1 finally made it to Gold master - and was released this week.  This after 4 betas for a double dot update.

 

And what did we gain with iOS 10.2.1 - what magical new feature. Ummm - Yeah - bug fixes and optimization are the name of the game for this update.  Oh and there are security improvements.  

 

Officially from Apple there is mention of under the hood kernel improvements - and bugs that cause auto unlock to unlock when the Apple Watch is off the users wrist.

 

And well other bug fixes - all pretty yawn yawn.

 

Should you update today.  Well if today is around Jan 26th - wait a few days or better wait until Ep 420 comes out.  But so far I have not heard anything bad - and it does have security fixes - so if you have a work issued phone - you might want to jump on the update - for personal use - wait until Ep 420 - just to be safe.

 

05:46

 

http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-release-ios-10-3-beta-

includes-find-my-airpods-feature/

 

If you are a dev - Apple did release iOS 10.3 beta 1.  This was the one that was supposed to be released on Jan 10th. Missed it by two weeks.  Which is pretty bad as it was only predicted less than two weeks before the 10th.  Sunny Dickson missed on the date in that quote leak unquote  - and he missed in the features. As in there was no Theatre mode and popcorn icon.

Also there was not mention of one feature that is in iOS 10.3 beta 1 - and the biggest feature in the new beta - and that is find my AirPods.   

 

What you will read - is that The AirPods are now included in Find My iPhone app - and people will mis-report that it lets you find them like the banned app - Find AirPods.  OH that is soooo wrong.  They do two different things - that combined actually make finding your AirPods really quick.  I showed my youngest son Porter how to use both apps - I hid one AirPod - and sent him on his way - Less than 60 seconds he found it using both apps.  Actually closer to 40 seconds.  Apple should let Find AirPods app back in - BOOOO.  Dev however said it will not happen.

 

Let me explain how they are different and can be used together. 

The new AirPods in Find My iPhone - Apples App - will tell you where they are located - like they do for your iPhone and iPad - which is they show you them on the over head map - which basically lets you know they are in your house or somewhere else.  But that is as close as it gets you - not idea where in your house they are.  Are they in pants pockets or a jacket pocket or somewhere else. But what you can do is play a sound on the AirPods - this makes it really easy to find - once you get close.

 

That brings us back to Find AirPods App - it gets you close with a strength meter - and once you get close more than 3/4’s of the strength bar showing black - I told my son - then play the sound on the find my iPhone app.  He did that - was able to quickly get close enough that when he played the sound he could find them. And I even put them in between couch cushions. 

 

So combined these two apps help - but sadly - Apple banned one part of this great combo. 

 

 

Per the find my iPhone App - it will locate them if they are within bluetooth range of an iOS device using the same iCloud account. If there are none in range - say you left them at work - it will show you the last place they were when they connected to one of your iOS devices - same if the battery dies or closed in the case.  

 

When you play a sound on the AirPods it almost sounds like Crickets chirping - which is a nice segway into our next new feature - you can now ask siri for Cricket scores and stats for the Indian Premier League and the international Cricket Council.

 

Some other new features - quote 

Third-party payment app developers will be able to integrate Siri to pay and check the status of bills, 

while ride-booking apps will be able to call on Siri to schedule a ride. 

Apple's CarPlay feature for auto adds shortcuts to launch the last three used apps, 

while Maps now displays EV charging stations.

3D Touch on the weather icon in Maps brings you hourly forecasts, chance of rain and daily high and low temperatures. unquote

 

But that is not all - the second best new feature for iOS 10.3 - is one that we had been waiting for - A Widget for the Podcast App.

To add this - tap on the home button when locked - then swipe from left to right - Then scroll down and find the edit button tap then - enter your passcode - and then scroll down - add the podcasts app widget and then scroll up and move the podcasts widget to the top of the screen.  So yes - that is a nice addition.

 

Other new features are :

 

Safari now supports reduced motion preference in Web Apps.

 

CarPlay gains quick access to albums from songs in Music, new up Next screen 

 

It is reported that 10.3 uses the new Apple File system (APFS) - which is better optimized for Solid state storage and should provide improved performance overall.  Will be interesting to see if it brings noticeable improvements to the older iOS devices running iOS 10

 

Another new option is under Settings - iTunes & App Store - there is a toggle on by default - called - in-App ratings and Reviews.  The description is 

Quote 

help developers and other users know what you think by letting apps ask for product feedback.  

unquote 

yeah remember where that toggle is - we will talk about this more later on.

 

Another place there are some changes - under Settings - Privacy  - there used to be an section called Diagnostics & Usage 

That is now called Analytics - and there is now an option called Share iCloud analytics - that you can toggle on or off.

 

I went through most of the settings - I will do some more checking and see if any other new features were added - especially when we get to Beta 2. 

 

http://bgr.com/2017/01/24/ios-10-3-beta-download-

released-iphone-theater-mode/

 

https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-ios-10-3-beta-hits-

with-cricket-scores-find-my-airpods/

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/24/ios-10-3-beta-1/

 

12:29

 

http://mashable.com/2017/01/25/ipad-hidden-keyboards-

ios-10-3-beta/#PlgE9UNCxPqj

 

Devs started looking into the iOS 10.3 source code so that they could find something to report that would allow them to break their NDA with Apple.  And what they found this time - first is a floating keyboard that hovers above apps in a picture in picture sort of way. 

 

This is not live - but hidden in the code - so it may never come to be - or may be active in iOS 10.3 beta 2.  

 

This floating keyboard on the iPad is said to be able to be moved from one split screen to the other.  So I can see some advantages.  We shall see if it ever gets out of Alpha mode.

 

There is also another hidden keyboard that is a gestural keyboard

 

This one lets you swipe left or right on any key to delete or add a space.

 

These might not make it to iOS 10.3 - but maybe we see them with iOS 11 if they don’t - this could be the Apple Devs way of doing some advance testing / screening.

 

 

13:34

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/24/theater-mode-sirikit-

coming-to-apple-watch-in-forthcoming-watchos-32-beta

 

 

While Theater mode was a no show in iOS 10.3 beta 1 - Sorry Sunny - your quote source unquote  did not pan out.  

 

There is some mentions of Theater mode in the notes for the next beta of the Watch OS - which is not yet available to devs.

 

So maybe there will be theater mode after all - just not for the iPhone right away.

 

13:54

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/24/apple-

tvos-10-2-beta-1-apple-tv/

 

In addition to iOS 10.3 beta 1 - apple also released on Jan 24th - tvOS 10.2 beta 1.  

 

From Apple 

Quote

About tvOS 10.2 beta

tvOS 10.2 includes includes new features, bug fixes, and improvements in the OS and SDK including:

– Accelerated Scrolling support for UIKit and TVMLKit apps – Device Enrollment Program support – Expanded Mobile Device Management support – Support for the VideoToolbox framework

unquote 

 

If anyone is playing with tvOS 10.2 beta 1 - let me know if you find anything else.

 

14:44

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/24/apple-will-let-developers-

reply-to-reviews-in-the-app-store-soon-for-ios-and-mac-apps/

 

Apple announced it will soon let Developers reply to reviews on the iPhone, iPad and Mac App stores.  By the time 10.3 Gold Master makes it to customer - Apple says devs will be able to reply to reviews.

 

Developer feedback will be shown publicly on the Review pages for all customers to see.  

 

This is nice in that if someone puts up a bogus review or unfair review or just a clueless review - Devs can now respond.  Luckily the number of times Bogus or unfair or clueless reviews are posted are so far and few between.  It is not like devs will be spending much time responding to said types of reviews.

 

If you are listening for the first time - that was my sarcasm voice.

 

FYI - Devs - responding - You’re an idiot - lets see you spend your entire weekend with no sleep coding for ungrateful SOB’s that don’t understand the value of the app they purchased. 

 

Yeah - those responses will not help.

I wonder is apple will be screening the responses from Devs.

 

Keep it clean Devs - Apple does have bots that look for vulgarities. 

 

Now Apple just needs to add that feature to the iTunes Podcast store.  It would be great to respond to those one star reviews - where people thought they were reviews iOS Today and not Today in iOS.

 

One of the other things Apple is allowing with iOS 10.3 - is the ability for Devs to do a system lever request for App reviews.  

 

And hence why now there is that toggle I mentioned earlier where you can toggle off the ability for devs to bug your for an App review. If you just never do app reviews - and find devs are abusing this new found power - you can toggle on the kryptonite and turn off their supper power.

 

Again that was under Settings - iTunes & App Store - and scroll to the bottom - called - in-app ratings & reviews and by default it is turned on.

 

 

17:34

 

We are happy to have Away sponsoring us again.  To save $20 on the best luggage go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii 

 

Away sent me their Carry on bag earlier last year and I as I said before I love it.  It has a 10,000 MAH battery pack built in.  That will charge an iPhone 6 or 7  Five times. The best part is you can be charging it as you are walking through the airport and waiting on line or even in the restroom.

 

I will be traveling again next week - kicking off a bunch of trips in the next 3 months.  And I am very great full to have my Away bag and the security of the battery back up.  

 

But beyond the battery pack it is a great bag and meets my requirements -   wheels under all 4 corners and swivels 360 - making it easy to get down the isle and smooth flow in the airport. And it is double wheels under each corner.  Something I really like.  It is lightweight and very very durable and comes with a lifetime warranty - if anything breaks they will fix or replace it for you for LIFE.  

 

AND there is a 100 day trial. If it is not for you then just return it for a full refund no questions asked. I love when a company stands behind their product like that.  

 

The Away bag comes with a charging cord and comes in a really nice Laundry bag. And on the inside there is a bag for your shoes as well.   They really looked at all the details in making the best Carry on bag I have ever owned or seen.  Even the shipping box has nice Away Travel artwork on the inside.  Very very apple-ish.   

 

In addition to the original carry on they just added a 2nd slightly larger carry on and they also have mid size and large check in bags.  But only the carry on bags have the battery pack. They come in 9 colors as well.  So there is definitely one to match your style.  

 

To save $20 go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii .  Again away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii to save $20.  This will make a great post holiday present for yourself.

 

19:39

 

VOICEMAIL - Jim_Watch_volume_control_fdbk 

 

 

From Jim Kunz from the Google+ community

Quote

Here's an idea for the Apple dev team...Wouldn't it be nice if they could modify the algorithm used for Predictive Text functions so that they don't move a predicted word to a new location after you type one more letter? It's so frustrating when iOS predicts the word you're trying to spell while you're entering a letter. As you move your finger up to select that word, while your finger is in motion, it re-arranges the word choices and you end up selecting a completely different word!

First world problems, I know...

Unquote 

 

 

Hi Rob,

Voicemail Transcription Is about to make me scream. Cannot listen to voicemails until they are [extremely]poorly transcribed. Is there anyway out of this? I use visual voicemail only. 

Regards,

- Judy

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Gary_b_sky_bell_issues_cmnts 

 

 

23:17

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/113810432963747407350/

posts/2e7zo3d1vDH?sfc=false

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode was from Lawrence McFarland who asked the following:

 

quote

Has anyone had any trouble after updating to iOS 10.2.1?

unquote

 

 

Ken Ostrander replied

quote

I haven't but I haven't heard of anyone with issues.

unquote

 

 

Kenneth Berger replied

quote 

I updated my 6S and Series 1 Watch and have noticed nothing seriously out of the ordinary, except for the phone once not responding to the pause command while on Bluetooth. 

unquote 

 

And finally Bob Berberick replied

quote

No issues here: 6s plus, SE, 2 iPad Airs, 1 watch series 2

unquote

 

Francisco Tapia and Barbra E also reported nothing to report with regards to issues. And that is what I have to report - well actually I should say I updated an iPhone 6+ to 10.2.1 GM - and it is fine as well.  And when I had my iPad Pro and iPhone 7+ on Beta 4 - I did not see any issues with them either.  

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing. 

 

Also FROM the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top.  

 

From Bob Berberick 

quote

The Mail2widget promo code being offered in this episode is really useful.  I checked it out and purchased because I didn't want to see if I was a winner lol. I am using it often so it's definitely worth the small cost IMHO.

unquote 

 

 

24:51

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/23/apple-

airpods-disconnect-during-calls/

 

 

There are a reports in the Apple forum boards of AirPods disconnecting randomly during calls.

 

I can report having had this happen a few times where one or the other AirPod stops working.  The other keeps going.

 

Then I have to pull the one out of my ear that is not working and put it back in.  A couple of times that did not work - and I re-cased it and then reinserted to get it to work.

 

Some are saying they only have this issue when also having an Apple Watch paired.  I will have to see if the issue goes away next time if I just take off my Apple Watch.

 

Also what is interesting - is the reports are this only happens when on a phone call - listening to Music or Podcasts - no issues - talking on the phone - hit or miss.

 

The other thing that is reported this only seems to happen when using both AirPods at the same time.

 

Which is normally how I do calls.  well until I hear the low power chime - then I re-case one and keep talking on the other until it gets down from 10% to 5%.  

 

In the time it takes the one in use to go from 10% to 5% - the other one charging is typically in the 65 to 70% range on the charge - then I swap them out.

 

 

26:38

 

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/12/18/apple-inc-

now-close-to-supply-demand-balance-on-iphone-7-plus.html

 

Since the release of the iPhone 7 and 7+ in September - the iPhone 7+ has been supply constrained - it looks like like Apple is finally at Supply - demand harmony.

 

So just about 1/3rd of the way into the Q1 - Apple is now at a point where is you want an iPhone 7 or 7+ it should be available for you right away. 

 

Will be interesting to see what Tim says about that on the call next week. 

 

27:25

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/18/new-

supply-chain-reports-lend-weight-to-wraparound-

58-inch-iphone-8-with-embedded-sensors

 

 

more reports - this time from the Wall Street Journal - about 3 new iPhones in 2017.  An iPhone 7S and 7S+ at 4.7 and 5.5 inches - and then an iPhone 8 with a wrap around 5.8 inch OLED screen.

 

This report is saying that the earpiece, FaceTime camera and touch ID will all be embedded into the OLED display - so the entire front of the phone will be screen - no bezel. 

 

 

27:54

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/21/kgi-apple-

iphone-face-recognition-biometrics/

 

Sticking with iPhone 8 rumors - Ming-Chi Kuo - is reporting that Apple will skip over the touch ID sensor and instead go with several new biometric sensors.  

 

This includes a new Optical finger print sensor as well as facial recognition sensors.  

 

Ming-Chi also see OLED screens in the iPhone 8’s future.

 

However they say the Optical sensor needed for this to work is still in early development and is likely not going to be available this year for mass market.  So not saying there will be no iPhone 8 - just that the facial recognition and new optical finger print sensor are more likely a 2018 or later feature.

 

28:35

 

https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-iphone-8/preview/

 

CNET put out an article already titled - Everything we know so far about the iPhone 8.

 

Guess they heard my episode going over things.

 

Here is what CNET pulled together.

 

the iPhone 8 will have the A10X or A11 processor.  

 

It will have a ceramic or glass body 

 

It will have wireless charging - see previous item.

 

The display will extend edge to edge 

 

It will have either virtual home button or no home button.

 

Enhanced water resistance.

 

Dual lens camera enable AR capabilities. 

 

Support for Apple Pencil - seems that was thrown in to make the list longer.

 

And an Iris Scanner as alternative to Touch ID.

 

We can add from earlier reports - maybe a combo of Touch ID and facial recognition.

 

 

 

29:42

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/19/rumor-apples-trio-

of-new-ipads-may-not-launch-until-second-half-of-2017

 

On the last episode - with regards to the rumor of a 10.5 or 10.something new iPad Pro and for it to be released Q1 or Q2 - I said 

 

quote

So far I have not seen any quote leaked unquote photos of the 10 point something size iPad with edge to edge screen.  This makes me very very skeptical of these rumors. 

unquote

 

Well guess what - a new Rumor over on Apple insider - which says now the new iPads will not launch until second half of 2017.

 

Shocker - expect the bar to move some more on these iPad rumors.

 

30:19

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/23/iphone-8-in-house-

inductive-wireless-charging/

 

 

Ok this next one is an interesting one.  There is a Research company slash group of short sellers - that put out a report about Energous - we mentioned them previously as possibly offering their charging tech to Apple. 

 

Well the Short siders - called Copperfield Research - they claim that by looking at bunch of Apple Patents that they do not believe Apple will be using Energous’s technology - but rather Apples own home grown tech.

 

They show a bunch of Apple patents and diagrams from Apple patents to back up their claim - Apple is passing on Energous.  But two things to note.

 

One Copperfield Research is made up not just short siders - but anonymous researchers - and two - Apple Patents as I have said before - indicate either what is already released or that which will never be released.  Rarely if ever does it indicate future products to be released. 

 

The ticker symbol for Energous is WATT - it is a stock to watch - as if the short siders drive it down some more - it may be a buying opportunity.  Already it is down more than 22% since this report was published. 

 

It is currently trading at 14.50 - but I should point out a year ago it was at 4.50.  So lots of room to fall as well. 

 

Just when I see short sellers using Apple Patents already released to make a point - I see an opportunity for investing. In full disclosure - I have not yet taken a position on WATT - but I am thinking of doing so.

 

32:22

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/24/apple-

enhanced-siri-iphones/

 

This next one I had to role my eyes on

 

It is titled - Apple working on Enhanced Siri Capabilities for next-generation iPhones. 

 

YOU THINK.  That same rumor has been out every year since Siri was released. 

 

I will not get into details - other than to say No duh - of course Apple is working on improving siri on the next iPhone and the one after that and so on.

 

 

32:51

 

http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/22/14353686/samsung-

galaxy-note-7-recall-reason-report

 

 

Samsung issued a report on why the Galaxy Note 7’s exploded.

 

They blamed bad batteries and rushed manufacturing.  But really those were by products of the real issue - Samsung tried to shorten the design and production window to beat Apple out the gate with the Note 7.  That ultimately lead to a series of errors - that missed the issue of the batteries in early testing.

 

Trying to react to their competitor ultimately doomed the Note 7.

 

They will be talking about this in MBA classes for years and years to come.

 

33:42

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_airpods_website_check_stock 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

In relation to Stewart from Dundee  comments about using voice over with the new AirPods 

A blind pod caster  from Australia has produced a detailed podcast about how the AirPods work with voice-over and a number of Apple devices. 

It is well worth a listen and will answer questions about how a number of audio sources are transferred to the AirPods. 

 

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/first-play-around-with-

the-new-airpods-from-apple/

 

Thanks, Rocco Sydney Australia

 

 

 

 

Rob,

 

Did you ever get the Plug from Indegogo?

 

I was thinking of getting one.

 

Your thoughts?

 

David D Dick

 

Springfield MO

 

 

Latest email from them:

 

PLUG IS ON THE WAY - EXPECTED DELIVERY NEXT MONTH!

Hey Backers! We hope everyone's 2017 is off to a great start! Great news, PLUG is on a boat headed our way as we speak! It should be here within the next month or so. Keep a lookout for the Backerkit surveys as we get closer to the delivery date.  

 

So nope - don’t have it yet.

 

Hopefully sometime next moth.

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Barry_apple_TV_home_button_tip

 

 

37:12

 

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We have had ours for over a year now and they are incredible and really soft. You’ll get the nicest sheets you’ve ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques would be charging for sheets of far lower quality.  I really could not believe how excited my wife was to get these new sheets.  And the box they came in and the individual pouches for the sheets and pillow cases - well the presentation was incredible.  

 

 

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Again that is Boll and Branch Dot Com.  Promo code TII.

 

These sheets are only sold online at boll and branch dot com - you can’t buy them in any stores.  That is how they keep the pricing low and free of markups.

 

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Go to Boll and Branch Dot Com today for $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS.  That's B-O-L-L and Branch dot com, promo code TII.

 

 

 

39:13

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nativesand/nezt-

handcrafted-leather-portfolio-cover?ref=discovery

 

Some of you are into Leather - I know by the pictures you have sent.  I to am into leather - and have more than few leather outfits I like to break out for special occasions.  I am of course talking about Leather cases for my iOS devices and laptops.

 

And for those of you looking for a unique leather experience for your iOS devices - there is a kickstarter project called - Nezt - N E Z T - which is handcrafted Leather Portfolio and iPad Covers.

 

There is just something about a nice hand made leather cover for your iOS devices.  

 

They say NEZT is quote An all leather portfolio cover, designed by combination of modern and tradition. Handmade with quality leather to last you a lifetime unquote.

 

They are just looking at raiding 2,000 - they are 55% of the way there.  

 

You have until Saturday Feb 11th at 8:00 PM CT if you want to be part of this one. 

 

Right now pricing is $90 for their NEZT organized Leather Case. 

 

So if you are into Leather and looking for something with a unique and quality look to it - search for NEZT at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for ep 419 at today in iOS dot com

 

40:44

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_Update_on_Phone_issues

 

Hi Rob,

I have been listening to you for over 3 years. Per the Ep 416 artwork - that was the First time seeing your picture. 

 

Three things

Err...you do look like your voice...geeky

Your wife is gorgeous

And that kitchen backsplash is NICE!!!

 

Keep up the great podcast!

Regards,

JS

 

 

 

HI Rob, 

Yesterday, I purchased my Apple Air Pods and I would like to share my thoughts on them. 

So here goes!

 

Appearance 

Looks futuristic and I had gotten some interesting comments on my Facebook post. But that's to be expected. Give it another 3-6 months, that unique style will be a driving reason for people wanting these as gifts or plunk down the cash to get a pair.

 

Weight, fitting and staying in ear

These are so light.  Without a cord pulling them down or out, they stayed in my ears. Sometimes I did feel the need to push them back in but I like my buds to be in there right.  Even when they are more loose, no worries about them falling out or jiggling away.  If you can wear the ear pods comfortably then your ears are ready for the Air Pods. 

 

Battery life

As expected, I got 5-6 hours on a charge and at least 4 charges from the case.

 

Microphones 

I will agree that the audio isn't that great coming from the mics, however I did use them to make calls and they came out great.  People forget that physics does not allow full range sound coming from such small mics as these.  

 

Pairing them with my iPhone 7 Plus

The initial paring was a breeze.  I describe it as a meeting of 2 best buds, it was that fast.

 

Range in signal 

Wow!  Was able to walk through my whole house of 1500 square feet without as much as a single glitch.

 

The sound quality

Just amazing.  When paired with other Bluetooth devices, these ear buds sound fantastic.  However when paired with the iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, the true potential of these Air Pods is released. The bass was quite substantial and the treble was crystal clear.  The best sounding ear bud I ever have tried out.

 

Other thoughts 

Over the past 3-4 months, I have read or listened to one review after another and I can say that the vast majority reviewers out there are full of IT.  Clearly, they either don't know what good sound is or are just outright biased.  

 

So what do I know about sound to make such claims?

 

I am a professional Disc Jockey, I get many compliments about how good my sound system sounds.  Many times, it's the best they have ever heard.  Sound that good doesn't just come by accident.  I also do some live sound as well.

 

And at the risk of reinforcing stereotypes, I am visually impaired.  Need I say more on that topic?

 

To sum it up. I Know my sound and these Air Pods are awesome.  They are worth the $159 USD.  

 

Regards,

Shane 

St. John's, Newfoundland 

 

VOICEMAIL -  George_NC_Quest_iPhone_bluetooth_from_appleTV

 

48:33

 

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/191573/20170110/ios-10-

2-jailbreak-ios-10-2-jailbreak-update-saving-shsh2-blobs.htm

 

Hi Rob,

You rarely talk of jail breaking these days. Please give your thoughts on jailbreaking in general these days and in particular, on this article about jailbreaking iOS 10.2.

Thanks for all you do to help us get the most from our iOS devices. 

Dr. John M

 

 

Hi Dr. John - not much to report - the iOS 10.2 Jailbreak is not yet available.

 

You can jailbreak up to 10.1.1

 

And the latest news about the 10.2 jailbreak is about needing save the blobs.  I have said it before - if a jailbreak will not work for an out of the box iPhone running the latest version of iOS - then it is not a viable solution.  When it requires you to save blobs before updating.  Yeah - not high on my list and not something I will recommend. 

 

Untethered - and out of the box - latest version of iOS need to be the situation to call it a good jailbreak.

 

I also don’t talk much about jailbreaking - as the need for it has greatly declined in recent years. At least for no power users.

 

In the old days I could justify a jailbreak for almost any user - you would be hard pressed to justify it for more than a small percentage of users today.

 

Tell me why I am wrong - if you are still jailbreaking - tell me the reasons why - tell me why My wife or mom should jailbreak. 

 

206 - 666 - 6364 - that 206 - moon dog

 

50:10  

 

VOICEMAIL - Brent_OKC_Apple_TV_single_sign_in_fdbk 

 

 

Hi Rob

No search of Google has revealed a viable or sensible answer to this frustrating problem:

I use the Notes app A LOT, more than any other, for making rough bus timetables or schedules as part of my job.  This involves a lot of numbers side by side but the app insists on turning them into hyperlinks.  Every time I go to edit a note, it scrolls to the top and hyperlinks almost everything.

 

Surely after 10 years Apple have provided a facility to give an option to turn this off, but I can't find it. 

Help!!

Best wishes,

Alf, Sheffield UK

 

 

Hi Rob I'm the proud owner of an iPhone 6 Plus recently I managed to get my hands on an iPhone 6s for very cheap but now I'd like to unlock it from its original carrier I see that there are a lot of options online and wonder number one can I do it myself and number two is there anybody better to do it then the carrier who actually charges $50

Steve  

Hi Steve,

 

I would first suggest contacting the company you want to sign up with and use the iPhone on their network.

 

See what their advice is.  Depending on the state of the phone - there are multiple paths you can take to get it working.

 

If you go back to the original carrier to start with - you may find you ask for the wrong type of help.

 

Your new carrier will have the most incentive to give you the right advice.

 

That all said - if someone listening is looking to unlock their own phone they had from day one - then yes in that case absolutely go to the original carrier and ask for an unlock.   

 

Rob W

 

 

Hi Rob,

It's been a while since I've reached out, but wanted to tell you that my collection now includes a new 21.5 iMac, upgraded to 9.7" iPad Pro, and now a series 1 space gray Apple Watch.  What a combination.

 

The ability to unlock the iMac with the watch is awesome. Now, I'm just learning the watch, but there is definitely a place for it in my space.  The best part is that my wife, who used to mock my desire to have one, saw mine for 5 minutes and decided to take the one I bought and sent me back for another of my own. 

 

Still love the show and yes... there isn't much to put in the show, but thanks for all you do.  You have helped educate me into expanding my presence in the ecosystem in an educated manner.  That sir is truly appreciated!

 

Peter from Austin.

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Kim_OR_answr_for_scott_Airpods

VOICEMAIL - Kim_OR_part2 

 

57:50

 

Hey Rob,

Your "Hey Siri, can you see me?" segment inspired me to ask, "Hey Siri, can I talk to you for a moment?" There are some pretty good responses to that one too.

Regards,

Dave

 

Ep 419 - Ask Siri - Can I talk to you for a moment

 

 

HOSPITAL VISIT 

 

1:00:03

 

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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 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.   

  

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.   

 

1:01:07 

 

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Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included.  

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App. 

 

 

Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different.  

OUTRO

 

VOICEMAIL -   Person_asking_for_phone_support

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 418

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  

 

Sorry no music for this episode.  I am all out of music created on an iOS device.  

 

I want to thank JOHN for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  JOHN wrote the following:

 

Hi, Rob.

Happy New Years, Rob. 

 

This is an original photo of a winter sunset on the campus of UBC (University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada) I took in Dec 2016 and added the logo/text using snapseed.  

Regards, 

John Poyser 

  

 

Thanks JOHN, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see JOHN'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 418 - 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.  

 

One thing I would love to do this year - is if you can get a picture of yourself in front of your local Apple store - Take that picture - put the Tii or Today in iOS branding on it - and also the City and state or Country on the artwork saying which apple store it is.  I would like to kick that off starting in April with the 10 year anniversary of the show.  

 

AND as I mentioned I am completely out of Music - so if you have some music you created on an iOS device - please  send it in. 

 

02:36

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“Google glasses may look and seem absurd now but (Brian) Sozzi says they are “a product that is going to set the stage for many other interesting products.” For the moment, at least, the same cannot be said of iPhones or iPads. unquote

Jeff Macke, Yahoo! Breakout, 27 February 2013

 

Ouch - head spinning and about to explode with that level of complete wrongness in that quote.  

 

03:31

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 417 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App  - MAIL2WIDGET   If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app  or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 417

 

No promo codes this week - If you are a dev or iBook author - shame on you for not sending in your promo codes.  

 

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.  

 

04:18

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/12/apple-seeds-ios-

1021-beta-to-developers-and-public-testers

 

 

If you remember back to Ep 416 - I mentioned a rumor from Sonny Dickson.  He is known for getting Mechanical samples smuggled out of Apple production houses.  Well he took his try on a rumor about Software and said iOS 10.3 beta would be released on Jan 10th - I was skeptical - and well the 10th came and went - and a week later - still no iOS 10.3 Beta. 

 

But there was on Jan 9th iOS 10.2.1 Beta 3 and on Jan 12th - iOS 10.2.1 Beta 4. 

 

Sonny - Stick with the hardware rumors - just sayin. 

 

So what does iOS 10.2.1 beta 3 and beta 4 bring us - well exactly what we would expect - Bug fixes and optimization.   

 

No new features I could find or see mentioned in any articles.  

 

It is interesting to see Apple continue with the multi-beta releases in a week.  Something they never did prior to iOS 10 - they now seem to be doing regularly.   

 

If you are a dev or beta tester - as of Monday the 16th of Jan these are the beta’s available for you: 

 

iOS 10.2.1 Beta 4 - released Jan 12th 

 

Watch OS 3.1.3 Beta 2 - released Jan 9th.  

 

tvOS 10.1.1 Beta 2 - Released Jan 9th. 

 

But nope - no iOS 10.3 beta 1 

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/09/ios-10-2-1-beta-3/

 

 

06:01

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/5mhrqh/psa_

finder_for_airpods_has_been_removed_from_the/

 

 

On the last episode near the end I talk briefly about an app called Finder for AirPods. 

 

The app is supposed to help you find a lost AirPod - the dev sent me a promo code for the app - and I downloaded it but had not had a chance to test it out prior to recording the last episode - well right after the last episode came out - the App got yanked from the app store.  I was skeptical at best of the app being able to work - and evidently Apple felt there was an issue.  

 

I had said on the show - I would hide an AirPod in my house and see if I could get my kids to find it.  

 

After it was yanked - I figured not much use in testing - but what the heck - I will test it and be able to validate that the app was bogus and did not work and Apple did the right thing by yanking it.  Yes - I am coming from a biased or highly skeptical point of view.  

 

I took one AirPod - and placed it in an impossible to see location walking around.  I then gave the iPhone to my 10 year old son Henry - and said Ok - the AirPod is somewhere on the first level of the house - they had 5 rooms it could have been in - I then said go find it with this app.  I explained that the level bar shows how much signal there is - and the more of the level bar the closer you are.  

 

I sent him on his way.  I fully expected him to be at least 15 to 20 minutes before he gave up - giving me some time to catch up on emails - Not that I thought I was sending him on a wild goose chase or anything.  3 minutes later he found it.

 

I was surprised - especially where I had placed it - no way to find it with out the app in that amount of time. 

 

I then re-hid it - and gave the iPhone to my Wife - told her what I told Henry - and off she went - and Less than 3 minutes later she found it as well.  My wife is sooooo un-techie - if she could find it - anyone could find it.  No offense honey.  

 

To the dev - Kudos.

 

Now the app is not perfect - it will not find the AirPods in the Case - so if you loose both and the case -or just the case - you are SOL.  

 

But if you loose one of the AirPods - you place it down or it falls in the cushions of a chair or sofa or more likely - you leave it in your coat or pants pocket - this app does - or should I say did actually work.

 

Sadly - Apple has removed it from the App store.  

 

The App again is Finder for AirPods - and is currently not in the App store.

 

I have an email into the Dev asking for an update on the Apps status - And he replied and said - Quote Unfortunately the app will not be returning back in the App Store with no chance of it being approved again. unquote

 

Anyone from Apple listening - Booooo - put the app back.  

 

If you are one of the lucky ones that downloaded it - kudos to you.  Hold on to it and don’t delete it.  Again not perfect - but actually useful.  

 

http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/9/14211068/airpods-

finder-app-removed-app-store

 

 

09:14

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/64gb-apple-tv-

might-have-a-use-after-all/

 

When the 4th gen Apple TV came out there were two versions 32GB and 64 GB - I said at the time - GET THE 64 GB - I received a little flack from a few saying it was a waste of money - no need for the higher storage.  

 

Well - Apple just changed things - before where apps for Apple TV were limited to just 200 MB - Apple will now allow for apps up to a new limit of 4GB.  Or you know just 8 of those app for the 32 GB unit vs 16 for the 64 GB version. 

 

Ok - Granted most and almost none will be at the 4GB size - but eventually some will start pushing up that high - and really - it will not take many multi GB apps to fill up your device - at least with the 64 GB version it will take twice as many.

 

So for all those that purchased the 64 GB versions - you can now rest assured you purchased the right version for the future.

 

The biggest benefit of these app size changes will be in the speed of the App UI - currently with the 200 MB limit - it required the app to download extra elements if they wanted to offer more of an immersive experience.  Some of those downloads took quite a bit of time depending on their size and your connection speed.  I had a couple I just quit playing altogether as it was not worth the wait - now - they will be able to bundle that all together in the app - and no more delays waiting for assets to download - assuming they can fit it all in 4GB.  If not - then You can host up to 20GB of additional content on the App store for download as needed.  But at least you now get 3.8 GB more downloaded in the app to start with.

 

Easy prediction here - Next Gen Apple TV’s with 128 GB of storage and maybe even 256 GB of storage.  Coming this fall.  

 

 

11:31

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/12/apple-

was-working-on-airpods-since-at-least-2015-patent-filing-shows

 

This next story backs up what I have said for years.  When ever you see an Apple Patent story for something Apple has not released - chances are they will not be releasing it.  Because this next one is about a patent filing from Apple from June 2015 that was just released and you know what it was - it was the Apple AirPods and Case.  

 

This is for Apples Application for quote wireless audio output devices  unquote and it describes how two untethered AirPods communicate with each other, their carrying case and the device supplying the audio content - such as an iPhone or Apple Watch. 

 

The diagrams from two years are go - are spot on the AirPods and case.  And again it goes back to show when Apple is going to release a product it patents - it waits until it is released for the patents to come out.  

 

Keep that in mind every time you see a story about a folding iPhone is coming because Apple has a patent for one.  

 

The interesting thing to me - was how spot on the details in the patent application were to the finished product.  Again take rumors about unreleased apple product based on Patents with a huge huge grain of salt.  

 

12:44

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/11/ios-market-share-kantar/

 

 

Speaking of taking things with a huge grain of salt - Kantar Has some data on Market share for Smartphones - for the 3 months ending November last year.  I say take this with a huge grain of salt - because Apple has yet to release numbers for last quarter which includes October and November - 2 of the 3 months for this report.

 

So what did Kantar find or report to have found.

 

Well year over year - iOS went from 37.1% to 43.5% of market share.  Windows Phone dropped from 2.3 to 0.8% - and Android dropped from 60.4% to 55.3%. 

 

Kantar looked at 10 different markets.  In 8 of the 10 iOS devices increased Market share from the year before.  Only in China and Germany did their Market share go down.  In China it was the biggest drop from 25.3% for Sep to Nov 2015 to 19.9% for the same period in 2016.

 

The Markets iOS went up were - UK, France, Italy, Spain, US, Australia, Japan and EU5.  

 

The biggest increase was in the UK going from 39.2% to 48.3% 

 

Windows Phone had a decline in 9 of the 10 markets - only in Japan where it went from 0.3 to 0.4% was there any increase.  Its biggest drop was in the UK where it dropped from 9.1% to 2.1%

 

From Kantar was this interesting quote.

 

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6s were the three most popular smartphones in the US at the beginning of the holiday period, for a combined 31.3% share. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were the fourth and fifth best-selling phones in the US, with Samsung capturing 28.9% of smartphone sales.

 

Obviously if the Note 7 had not gone up in flames - it does look like Samsung would have out paced Apple in the US market.  Either that or those that were going to get a Note 7 - just goes the S7 or S7 edge instead. 

 

In any case - these are all just numbers guessed at by Kantar.  

 

15:51

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/11/

airpods-slice-intelligence-data/

 

 

And speaking of Guessed out numbers - here is a new set of data.

 

This data was guessed at by Slice and has to do with the Wireless Headphone Market - Yes someone tracks that.

 

And here is what Slice found - In December in the US - an estimated 75% of revenue from Headphones sold online came from Wireless models - up from 50% in December 2015.

 

Apples AirPods are estimated to have captured 26% share of the online Revenue.  Because you know - Apple reports thats directly to Slice. Or not.

 

The AirPods stole the top spot from Beats - but don’t feel sorry for Beats - remember they are owned by Apple.  I am saying that to myself - I keep forgetting that.

 

Beats had 15.4% of the revenue for Dec 2016 down from 24.1% in December 2015.

 

Combined Apple had 41.4% of the revenue for Wireless headphones.

 

Slice said their research shows that 85% of those purchasing AirPods were male - see ep 417 and my wife’s comments on what she thinks of my AirPods.

 

As always remember - Slice gets their data by looking at email receipts from up to 353,000 US online shoppers - And Apple gets their data from actual sales. 

 

It will be interesting if Apple gives any real numbers on AirPods in their quarterly call - AirPods will fall under their hodge podge category - lumped in with Apple Watches and accessories and Beats and Apple Pens and Dongles - lots and lots of dongles.  

 

17:49

 

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19:59

 

VOICEMAIL -  Shannon_Now_playing_app_on_Apple_watch 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,  

Since someone asked on the last show and since I couldn't wait when the game came...Here's the situation on sharing Mario Run below, essentially you can't share in-app purchases with family sharing (see link Apple sent below). It sounds like if you're sharing the same Apple ID then having Mario Run on multiple devices won't be a problem.  

Regards

Eric  

Schertz, Tx  

 

From Apple quote 

Please allow me to explain why you were charged for the same item. I would like to share with you that In-App purchases are not shareable in Family Sharing. You can share the main application to your family members but not the contents inside the application. For more information what types of contents you can share in Family Sharing, see this page:

 

What types of content can I share with Family Sharing? 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203046

unquote 

 

Hi Rob, 

 

Let Justin know he needs to reset iMessage. Log out of iMessage on all devices, and reboot. Then log back in on both devices.  

Regards,

Chuck R

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_comments_email-trash 

 

 

27:24

 

https://plus.google.com/115348269522560425138/

posts/JoRTnULAfKv?sfc=true

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

We are going to get a little soap boxy here for the next few minutes.  

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode was from Myron Uecker who wrote the following in reference to an article titled - Apple’s Activation Lock is Bogus : 

 

quote

This person is an idiot! Activation Lock was one of Apple's better additions to iOS because it greatly reduces the value of a stolen device. It could be improved, but mainly in the form of helping police track down stolen devices by requiring the passcode to power off a device, or allowing the device to connect to any available hotspot or wireless network to share its location.

 

Just because a few people sold a device and forgot to unlock it, or a few people forgot their pass codes, doesn't justify removing a feature that protects your data and reduces the value of your stolen device. I got a phone back a year after it was stolen because the thief couldn't use it.

 

Apple’s Activation Lock is Bogus - CWL

https://apple.news/AggfqIH_SNQCkmTqo51m5OQ

unquote

 

This article Myron referenced is not just bad it is irresponsible. The author basically tries to say Activation lock is a conspiracy by Apple to make more money.  

 

Apple Dystopia  replied

quote

I'm actually in the process of writing an article about Activation Lock. It can be bypassed, but not everyone can do it. There are services that do it for $150. That said, it has dramatically reduced iPhone theft. After all, thieves are losing $150 in resale value if they unlock it, and they could be caught in the process. Specifically, my article focuses on how to verify that a used iPhone isn't stolen.

 

In the first year of Activation Lock, it reduced iPhone theft in NYC by 25%, SF by 40% and London by 50%. It's not just theft. People get beaten, and even murdered over their iPhone. It has literally saved lives.

 

It's really poorly written too. The author is a multi-faceted idiot..

unquote

 

 

I put this in his comments :

Quote

"Claiming that Activation lock is is Disingenous - shows a complete lack of understanding of the History of the iPhone and the issue of "Apple Picking" - and the calls of Police Chief's calling on Apple - Begging Apple to implement Activation Lock. Prior to Activation lock - Crime in NY City had rissen almost exclusively due to "Apple Picking". This article completely ignores history and the realities of the world. People actually died getting mugged for their iPhones. Those stories are history. Do the responsible thing - and delete this article. Rob - Host of the Today in iOS Podcast"

unquote

 

The author of that article replied to me and said

 

quote 

Rob, respectfully, you're wrong. Those of us in affluent countries can't see the forest for the trees (more on that later). While the statistics may show (something like 19% in the first year) that activation lock caused a drop in iPhone theft, it does not stop theft of all Apple devices mainly because they're status symbols. 19% is a drop in the bucket. But, do you know how many devices are out there, bricked but not stolen or otherwise illicit? No, you probably don't (if that data out there, I'd like to know). I'm highlighting a problem I think few talk about and - again - in rich countries, ever see. Apple knows though, their massive profit says so.

unquote 

 

I love that he Chides me for not knowing how many Bricked devices are out there - and then says he love to know that answer too.  That is like him saying - Your so dumb you don’t even know the answer to Hilbert’s 15th or 16th problems.  

 

 

I replied back

quote

Kevin Costain You are respectively not just wrong your are being irresponsible with your article. According to Reuters iPhone theft dropped 50% in London, 40% in San Francisco, 25% in New York City. That based on the 12 months following the introduction of Activation lock with iOS 7. Your argument about sellers "Forgetting" about activation lock is laughable at best. The data shows that theft of iPhones has been greatly reduced thanks in large part to Activation lock. No longer do you need to hide your iPhone in public in most cities. Kids are not getting dragged to their death or people pushed down stairs to their death as robbers try to abscond with their iPhones. Your article basically is saying - it sucks to buy a stollen iPhone on the grey market - yes - in that case I agree - but maybe buyers need to make sure the device is one they can activate prior to paying the money - or set up a 3rd party to hold the money to resolve any disputes. But to Say Activation lock is a conspiracy by Apple to make more money - I am sorry but respectfully - you need to take down this article. That is just crazy talk. Plus Government regulations around the world now require Activation lock or kill switches. So No - Apple will never remove Activation lock - NOR SHOULD THEY.

unquote

 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

Also FROM the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top.  

 

From Bob Berberick 

quote

The Mail2widget promo code being offered in this episode is really useful.  I checked it out and purchased because I didn't want to see if I was a winner lol. I am using it often so it's definitely worth the small cost IMHO.

unquote 

 

 

34:06

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/10/greenpeace-

apple-cleanest-tech-company/

 

Apple for the 3rd year in a row has been declared the most Environmentally friendly Tech company in the world - according to Greenpeace.

 

Apple received a Final Grade of an A - with a clean Energy Index score of 83%

 

Google and Facebook - also received A grades - with Clean energy scores of 56 and 67% respectively.  I guess they grade on a curve.

 

Adobe Received a B.

 

Amazon, HP and IBM - received C’s

 

Alibaba - got a D

 

And BaiDu - received an F

 

 

These grades were based on how the companies data centers were being run.

 

This report was not about Products Apple sells. 

 

 

34:41

 

https://backchannel.com/phil-schiller-on-iphones-launch-

how-it-changed-apple-and-why-it-will-keep-going-for-

50-years-e4412ad2c8f5#.ng0x07j2m

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/08/apple-

10th-anniversary-iphone/

 

Since the last Episode - The iPhone had its 10th anniversary - sorta - It was the 10th Anniversary of when Steve Jobs was up on Stage at Mac World Jan 9th 2007 - and introduced the iPhone to the world.  The Real 10 year anniversary will be the end of June - when it actually made it to our hands. 

 

There were a lot of articles talking about how the iPhone changed the world in the last 10 years - but sadly the biggest change the iPhone introduced - And I only say Sadly - because it was needed then and is still an issue for some - was where Apple introduced a device not touched by the carrier.  It was the first time a smartphone was introduced that the UI was not influenced or controlled by the Carrier.  That was the big thing - that and the touch interface. 

 

Today sadly - many smartphones still have carrier bloatware - but not iPhones. 

 

If you want a fun listen - go back and listen to the early episode of what was then Today in iPhone - Those episodes from April 2007 to June 2007 - prior to the iPhone launching.  While not everyone was convinced the iPhone would succeed - I think you will see one podcast host and a bunch of listeners in those early days that were pretty convinced of its success.  You will also hear me that spring and summer of 2007 - calling for Apple to allow for native apps. 

 

$60 Billion dollars to devs later - I think that was the right call.

 

Of course Tim Cook does not really want to look back as much as look forward - he states the best is yet to come. Well actually Tim Cook said quote

“iPhone is an essential part of our customers’ lives, and today more than ever it is redefining the way we communicate, entertain, work and live, iPhone set the standard for mobile computing in its first decade and we are just getting started. The best is yet to come.”

unquote

 

The next 10 years should be very interesting to see where the iPhone goes.  

 

 

37:07 

 

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38:43

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/10/beatsx-

amazon-january-delivery/

 

For those Looking for the BeatsX - it looks like the shipping dates have been pulled in from Feb to January.  Now with Delivery Ranges from Jan 17th to Jan 27th in Amazon.

 

Apples website still says not available for order.

 

The Bests X are $150 - include the in-line volume and playback controls that I am missing with my AirPods. They have the Same W1 Chip as the AirPods.

 

I know a few listeners were going to get these - if yours come in the next week - please call in with a review.

 

 

39:31

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/12/10-

5-inch-ipad-pro-mathematical-argument/

 

One of the rumors for the iPads - is a new Smaller iPad Pro vs the 12.9 inch size - but bigger vs the 9.7 inch size. The new size would be 10.5” and would be edge to edge.  Those reporting this rumor - say it makes sense - because if you go to this size and use the same amount of pixels - the pixel density works out to what the pixel density of the iPad Mini is.

 

It seems multiple rumors are out there about the next iPad Pro being in that 10.1 to 10.9 range.  This to go along with an updated 12.9 Inch iPad Pro.

 

And yes - there would still be a 9.7 iPad Air.

 

Rumors are still pointing to a Q2 revamp of the iPad Line.

 

They are saying the 12.9 and 10. something designs would have the A10X chip - while the 9.7 iPad air would have the A9 chip. 

 

So far I have not seen any quote leaked unquote photos of the 10 point something size iPad with edge to edge screen.  This makes me very very skeptical of these rumors. 

 

 

on the iPhone next gen front - there were a bunch of reports out about the bezel of the next iPhone - those reports go back to Digitimes - and hence no link is included - as Digitimes rumors that start with digitizes are pretty much always wrong. 

 

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/08/kgi-3-new-ipads-to-debut-

next-quarter-will-slow-decline-in-sales-

10-10-5-inch-model-wildcard/

 

41:18

 

http://loupventures.com/our-expectations-for-iphone-x/

 

Speaking of almost always wrong - there is Uncle Gene Munster - who just came out with a whole months worth of how wrong were they predictions.

 

He has this to say about the next iPhone.

 

quote

A word on the name: We expect the next iPhone to have a new design. Apple will likely break from it’s historical naming convention and call this iPhone something other than iPhone 7S or iPhone 8 because it will be the 10th anniversary iPhone. Like they did with the 10th version of the Mac OS, it seems logical that they’ll call the next iPhone: iPhone X.

We expect iPhone X to feature:

• - An OLED screen
• - Wireless charging (a step they’ve already taken with Apple Watch)
• - Dual lens camera systems on both the smaller- and larger-screen models
• - A (possibly dedicated) processor capable of 3D modeling and real-time 3D image processing
• - More sophisticated proximity sensors
• - The iPhone X may be the iPhone model we’ve discussed that removes the home button, using haptic feed back for button presses on the display itself for home button functions. This would enable an edge-to-edge display for an iPhone without a bezel.

With iPhone X, we see Apple doubling down on AR and extending it’s lead among AR-capable devices. 

unquote

 

 

Some of these rumors / many - we covered on the last episode.

 

But Uncle Gene seems to have moved his past obsession with a full size Apple TV - to an Apple AR solution.

 

I have heard the iPhone X rumor before - I think People think Apple is more obsessed with numbers than they are.  I don’t see them skipping iPhone 8 and iPhone 9.  I really don’t even see them skipping iPhone 7S and 7S+ at this point.

 

 

43:21

 

VOICEMAIL - Matt_WI_Question_skypbell_video_Doorbell 

 

 

Hi Rob, 

Love your podcast. Do you have instructions on how to play an episode from the watch and leave the phone behind. 

Thank you,

 

George

 

Hey Rob, long time listener... 

 

Question: I'm pretty sure you've mentioned that I can download one of your podcasts to my iPhone, which, in turn, appears to copy it to my Apple Watch 2. So I wanted to try to listen to a podcast independently from my iPhone, like taking a walk while leaving the phone at home. Except, I can't for the life of me figure out how to play it directly off the watch. It seems I can't make the watch the source of the podcast. Do you have a link you can send me on the how to?  By the way, I'm loving my new wireless earbuds, they work great!

Regards, 

Steve 

San Pedro, Ca.

 

Hi George and Steve, 

 

I have been remiss in explaining this before.  

 

First you need to download the episode on the phone.   

 

Once that is done, go to the detail page for the episode.  On the detail page, there should be a watch icon within the download button.  Press the watch icon in the download button to upload the downloaded episode to the watch.  This can take some time to transfer, I found that the transfer happens quicker if the watch is charging. Also you need to tap exactly on the Watch iCon - if you miss it will ask if you want to delete the downloaded file. 

 

Once the file has transferred to the watch (the watch icon will show as a solid black icon), you can play the episode on the watch by doing a force press and selecting "Change Playlist" and choose the "Watch Playback" list.  The watch will now show all episodes that have been uploaded to the watch and can be played without the phone.

 

Thanks for listening to the show  

Rob W 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

Hmm, this is interesting.  Just iMessaged a friend about the movie Rogue One.  After I sent the message, I saw the words Rogue One were underlined.  Tapping on the "link" brought up info on the movie.  I didn't know iMessage would do that!

BTW, thanks for "airing" my piece about using generic shopping baspgs instead of Apple s"patented" bags.

Regards, 

Steven

  

VOICEMAIL -  Jeff_AR_review_issues_airpods

 

53:56

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bennyboxhead/airhooks-

secure-your-airpods-no-strings-attached?ref=nav_search

 

For kickstarter this week we have a project called - AirHooks.

 

Quote - A simple way to secure your Apple AirPods in your ears. No Strings needed.

 

These are reverse hooks with a place to put your AirPods through.

 

I am going to say this - my AirPods have not fallen out.  Every single time they have come out of my ears it was because I was pulling them out.  Not one time have they fallen out.

 

That said - if you are really worried about this - then check out the AirHooks kickstarter project. 

 

You have about 20 days to back this.  Pricing on this one is about $18 for one set. 

 

They say this will ship in March 2017 - but only if they hit their goal of $12,000 - of which they have raised $86 dollars so far - not $86k - just $86 dollars as in 4 Twenty dollar bills - and 3 two dollar bills. 

 

Search for AirHooks in Kickstarter dot com or in the show notes in Ep 418 at today in iOS dot com.

 

54:58

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/09/spigen-

airpods-stand-charging-dock/

 

Spigen just introduced a dock specifically for the AirPods charging case.  It is just $12 and is available for pre-order now. 

 

Here is their highlighted features  

 

quote  

• Conveniently docks and keeps your AirPods charged with an opening for the lightning cable
• Compatible only with Authentic Original Apple Lightning Cable (Not Included)
• Polycarbonate (PC) / Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) construction keeps the charging case scratch-free in everyday use
• Features a Nanotac™ base to ensure a non-slip experience
• Patent Pending

unquote 

 

Or you know you could just plug in your lightening cable to them. 

 

Actually $12 is not a bad price at all - and it looks nice.  

 

 

56:13

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/12/single-sign-

on-tv-provider-cable-one/

 

Apples Single sign on feature has added Cable One to the family of Providers they are working with.

 

The current list includes the Aforementioned 

 

Cable One

• CenturyLink Prism
• DIRECTV
• Dish
• GTA
• GVTC Communications
• Hawaiian Telcom
• Hotwire
• MetroCast
• Service Electric Cablevision
• Sling TV

 

Some not supported - Comcast, Verizon, Google Fiber, And TimeWarner Cable / Spectrum. 

 

Yeah - so not missing much.

 

Come On Eddie - get those agreements going.

 

On the App side - ABC and NBC are supported - but no CBS, and NO Netflix.

 

But ESPN and Watch ESPN Apps both just gained support.

 

There are other apps supported as well.  

 

But still lots more work on Apples side to get this really rolled out in the US.

 

57:06

 

Ep 418 - Ask Siri - Can you see me

 

57:23

 

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58:20 

 

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OUTRO

 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 417

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank JEFF for sending in the music you hear in the background. JEFF wrote: 

 

Hi Rob, 

I made this song Called 21 GUNS with my iphone 4s using the GarageBand app. For free downloads and more music follow me @jeffj6 on twitter.  

Regards, 

Jeff J 

SONG_21_guns.mp3 

 

 

Thanks JEFF for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank LAWRENCE for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  LAWRENCE wrote the following:

 

Hi, Rob.

Earlier this week I arrived home from work just before sunset to see a rainbow glowing in the southeastern sky. It was quite a surprise because no rain had fallen where I stood. 

I snapped a few photos with my iPhone 6s, and I cropped and edited this one with the Snapseed app before using the Over app to apply the text. 

Regards,

Lawrence.

 

Thanks LAWRENCE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see LAWRENCE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 417 - 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 completely out of Music again - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in. 

 

 

02:22

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“After more than two years, Windows Phone still claims less than 3% of market share. BlackBerry 10 will be launching here in the US soon and I think they will increase their share to 3rd place and may even pass iOS in a couple years.

As I hear more and more people say they are bored with iOS, there is an opportunity for someone to come in and fire up the market again.” unquote

Matthew Miller, ZDNet, 14 February 2013

 

Ummm - No.  Not even close.  It really is amazing just 4 years ago there were people delusional about both Blackberry and iOS.  Ok - may not so amazing on that later one - Some people are just haters on anything Apple - especially those over at ZDNet which for some reason seem to act like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook had drowned their puppies back in the day.  

 

 

03:35

 

This week we have promo codes for The App - Mail2Widget - one word - with 2 being a number not a word - here is his written Review from the Dev:

 

"Mail2Widget is an unique widget that helps you triage emails faster and more efficiently. There is nothing like this on the AppStore. It lets you manage your emails without opening any Mail app. Sort your emails as Read, Archive, Star, Report Spam or Delete mails right from your iPhone lock screen with just a single tap. Mail2Widget comes with complete support for all your Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, GMX, Office 365, Google Apps and iCloud emails in a single place! Mail2Widget can be a huge timesaver for people with an overloaded inbox and is really handy for accessing and managing your emails, helping you to be more productive and achieve Inbox Zero."

 

 

Well thanks to the dev for his review of his App - Mail2Widget and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put Mail2Widget one word  in the subject line.  

 

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.  

 

 

05:12 

 

http://thefeed.libsyn.com

 

My original goal for this episode was to record it all using my AirPods.  However the best laid plans of mice and men often run astray when Garageband does not support recording from AirPods.  I updated my Mac to Sierra so I could do this - but sadly Garageband just will not let it be.  That said - if you listen to Ep 87 of The Feed podcast - I did that entire episode using my AirPods over Skype - with Elsie my Co-host recording on her side.  So if you want to hear the AirPods in action over Skype and learn more about podcasting - check out The Feed and Ep 87 to be specific.  Link in the show notes to the feed dot libsyn dot com

 

 

I will keep trying to get the AirPods to work with GarageBand for a future episode - but it might mean there needs to be an update to Garageband to support them.  If anyone out there using GarageBand was able to record from AirPods - let me know what you did.   

 

 

06:31

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2017/01/05App-Store-

Shatters-Records-on-New-Years-Day.html

 

Apple reported a pretty good year for app sales in 2016.  App developers earned $20 Billion with a B dollars in 2016 alone.  That is up 40% from 2015.  And since 2008 - App devs have earned over $60 Billion with a B dollars.   

 

Per the most downloaded app of 2016 - well No surprise here -  it was yup you guessed it -  Pokemon Go.   However Super Mario Run was also among the top 10 most downloads apps for 2016 which is amazing as it was only available for less than 1 month.

 

There were 2.2 Million apps available in the App store at the end of 2016 - and that is after Apple started purging quite a few un-updated and dead apps.  That 2.2 Million was up over 20% from the end of 2015 - but likely if you take the dead apps into account the growth was even higher.

 

Apple also announced that New Years Day 2017 was the single busiest day ever on the App store with nearly $240 Million in Purchases on that one day alone. 

 

Apple Senior VP of World Wide Marketing - Phil the thrill Schiller had this to say 

quote

“2016 was a record-shattering year for the App Store, generating $20 billion for developers, and 2017 is off to a great start with Jan. 1 as the single biggest day ever on the App Store, We want to thank our entire developer community for the many innovative apps they have created — which together with our products — help to truly enrich people’s lives.”

unquote 

 

The App store from Apple has helped create 1000’s and 1000’s of great jobs all around the world.  And clearly with over $20 Billion paid out last year - it has helped change many a devs lives.  No writing an app is not a ticket to instant riches - and there is no such thing as a sure hit - excluding Supper Mario Run.  But it is great to know Apple has created this marketplace where Devs do have the opportunity to get paid for their apps and they don’t have to rely on annoying get in the way of the apps functionality ads. 

 

09:14

 

http://www.apple.com/investor/earnings-call/

 

Apple also announced this week - the date of their next quarterly call - and that will be Jan 31st at 5:00 PM ET.

 

I have said for a while - this will be the quarterly call that is important for Apple.  It will go over how many iPhones and iPads apple sold in the holiday quarter.  It will determine the price trajectory for 2017.  

 

There are a lot of estimates on where iPhone sales fell - with some rumors saying they were lower than last year and others saying Apple is back on the positive Year over Year growth trend one again.

 

I think iPhone sales will be higher than the year ago quarter.  I think iPad sales will not be.  Lack of anything new and well the iPad life cycle is just much longer than the iPhones.  I would say closer to 5 years for an iPad before you feel you need to change it out.  That said - My Parents still use their first gen iPad every day.  And my kids still use ours as well.  So 5 years may be conservative - as the original iPad launched April 3rd 2010 - almost 7 years ago.

 

 

Per the financials that will be announced - there was a report that Apple cut Tim cooks salary by 15% along with cuts to others at the top of the Apple food chain. 

 

To be precise - Tim Cooks cut was really that he received just 89.5% of his target bonuses.  This means in 2016 Tim cook only made $8.7 million vs 10.3 Million in 2015.  Man times are tight for Tim these days.  But before you feel too bad for Tim - remember - he has been CEO for 5 years and that means some of his shares vested - as in 1.3 Million shares which is worth about $136 Million.  Ok so maybe things are not so tight at the Tim Cook estate. 

 

So should be an interesting call on Jan 31st well if any of the analysts dare ask him about the cut in pay that is. 

 

 

11:47

 

https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/07/9to5mac-

best-of-ces-2017-awards/

 

This is one of the first CES’s I can remember in a long time - where Apple did not announce something or leak something that took the wind out of the CES sails.  I kept waiting this week for some new - any news with regards to Apple that was clearly meant to upstage CES.  Nada - Nothing - Zip.

 

So with that said - there were a lot of products / accessories for the iOS ecosystem that were announced or shown off at CES this year.  Here are just a few of the new products announced this year.

 

Top of the list is the iLX-107 which from the name you can easily tell is a Wireless CarPlay receiver from Alpine.  It comes with an iPad Pro-ish sticker price of $900 - which is actually much cheaper than the sticker price of a new car. 

 

 

The iLX-107 is quote an aftermarket in-dash receiver dedicated to wireless Apple CarPlay

unquote according to Alpine.  The iLX-107 is an AM/FM receiver that has a 7 inch touch display.  

 

Because it is wireless CarPlay - there is no need to take your iPhone out of your pocket or purse to connect.  This will be available in February in North America.

 

 

 

One of the more unique accessories and one I will not have a need for is the Withings Hair Coach - it is a smart Hair brush designed to prevent hair damage.  A built in microphone listens to the sound of you brushing your hair to identify specific sounds along with the accelerometer and Gyroscope to give haptic feedback to let you know if you are brushing wrong. The info is also sent via bluetooth or wifi to their companion app.  It will be released this fall and sell for $200.  I am sure there is a lot more it can do. That said - they lost my interest back when I lost my hair. 

For those not folicly challenged - I have a link in the show notes. 

 

 

The D-Link - OMNA 180 CAM HD - was also announced - It is a remote nanny or security cam for your home. 

 

The OMNA 180 offers the following key specs:

• Apple HomeKit Compatibility

• 180 Degree Field of View 

• HD 1080p Resolution

• 128 GB Capacity microSD Card Slot 

• 2-Way Audio 

• Motion Detection

And it can see in the dark up to 16 feet with its night vision.

 

It is slated to launch the first quarter of 2017 - pricing is not given but other similar devices from D-Link run $150 to $200

 

Link in the show notes for this as well. 

 

 

 

And for those of you with an apple watch - that your work out does not allow for the wearing of said watch on your wrist - say like if you are doing boxing - which was their example - where the gloves get in the way - but also if you play pick up basket ball - where having the watch - is likely going to scratch the other person - Twelvesouth introduced the Action Sleeve Armband for Apple Watch.  This allows you to wear it on bicep. 

 

Fits arms up to 17 inches and is hand-washable. 

 

It has a built-in bumper protection to help shield against nicks and dings.  So if you have an activity the prevents you from wearing anything on your wrist - this is a solution for those activities.  

 

Unlike the other items I mentioned that are coming soon - this one is already launched - it is $29.99 from their store.  Link in the show notes.

 

 

 

There were many many other accessories announced this year - if you were following the news - which one or ones were you most interested in.

 

Give us a call - 206-666-6364 - 206-moon-dog or shoot us an email at today in iOS at gmail dot com and let me know what accessory you are most likely to pull out the credit card for.

 

 

http://alpine-usa.com/company/press/general/2017/alpine-

electronics-debuts-in-dash-receiver-with-wireless-apple-carplay/

 

http://www.withings.com/eu/en/products/hair-coach/

 

http://us.dlink.com/products/camera/omna-180-cam-hd/

 

https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/actionsleeve

 

16:17 

 

I want to thank Casper again for supporting our show in 2017.   

 

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An in-house team of engineers spent thousands of hours developing the Casper Mattress.  

• Casper is an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price.

They offer sizes from Twin to California Kings with a great price And with Casper you get a 100 day risk free trial period.  You don't like it you get your money back and they come and pick it back up and donate it to a charity.   

 

 

If you go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code tii - you will save $50. -   Terms and Conditions Apply.

 

This is an american made mattress with delivery right now for the US and Canada only and it is free delivery. And When said mattress is delivered - it is from UPS - in a squarish box that you think no way is there a mattress in there - But you get a cool little tool to cut open the package and the mattress opens up and expands to form.  It is really cool Just google Casper Mattress unboxing.  

 

Winter is here and snuggling down with a thick blanket or two or three is made even better when the Mattress under those blankets is really comfortable.      

 

You order on line and it is delivered to your door - so no need to go out in the cold to get it either.   

 

Again to Save $50 off go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code t i i - all lower case on the promo code.  again casper dot com / tii - promo code tii to save $50 - thanks Casper for the great mattress and for sponsoring this show.             

 

18:11

 

VOICEMAIL - Danny_AR_fdbk_cmnts_video_apps 

 

 

Hi Rob 

I have Kodi installed on my iPad Pro 12.9 and iPhone.  Works great and I'm not jail broken. The process isn't so straight forward if you not a techie but it can be side loaded with Xcode and a developer acct. as for Exdous works great just as expected.  Thanks Rob for the show and all you do I look forward to show each week or so.

Happy New year!!!

Ken from Fairfax VA

 

Hi Rob, 

On your last podcast there was a question about running Kodi  with the addon Exodus on iOS.  Exodus is the most popular addon with the most content.  I haven't downloaded it on my iPhone, but I have downloaded it on my 4th gen Apple TV and originally on a raspberry pi.  I have friends that have downloaded it onto their MacBook, amazon fire sticks, and google chromecast.  I haven't had any problems nor have I heard of any.  

Thanks for all you do,

Regards,

James C. 

 

 

Hi Rob,

In the last episode you mentioned the purchase of SuperMario Run was a once and done deal. And that you were able to unlock the full game on more than one device. Do you use Family Sharing?  We all have our own apple ids on our devices for everything but are linked with family sharing. I don't want to pay $40 to unlock the game for everyone as my kids will finish the game in a week and loose interest. 

 

Let me know. I'll wait to bite the $10 bullet until I hear from you. 

 

Happy New Years and here's to a full 2017 of your awesome podcast!!!

Regards

Dan

 

VOICEMAIL - Dave_NJ_things_noticed_iOS10-press_to_open

 

 

24:09

 

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode was this question was posted by Arthur Haskins

quote

My ITunes quit syncing. I bought a new external hard drive to move my iTunes to bigger drive.  Now I can not sync the apps on my phone to iTunes. Everything else is syncing fine. Any suggestions on how to fix that?

unquote

 

 

Oh Oh - Pick me Pick Me.

See I actually did the exact same thing last week. I purchased a 256 GB SD card drive for my MacBook Pro - to give me well 256 more GB of storage - as I was running out - and I saw this huge chunk of apps taking up 150 GB on my hard drive - so I moved the folder where they were located to my SD card drive - as those are really backups and not something that needed to be on my faster drive. But I digress quite a bit. Here is the answer I posted

 

On a mac - the apps will be under - Music --> iTunes --> Mobile Applications

 

If you copied the Mobile Applications folder over to the new hard drive - what you then want to do is make an alias of the new folder and move the alias under Music --> iTunes - and then change the name of the original folder there - to "Mobile Applications Old" and make the alias - "Mobile Applications" In theory when you download a new app - if the second hard drive is connected the new apps should go there - and when you sync it should work - In Theory that is.

 

Or so I wrote in Theory- as I had not had a chance to test and confirm that - until now - I did the above - and then downloaded a new app on iTunes on my computer and as hoped - it downloaded on my SD HD - Then I did a sync - and it moved over to my iPhone 7+ - so it seems Theory worked this time.

 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

 

Also FROM the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top.  Actually there were a lot of comments - here a few. 

 

From Craig B

quote

Regarding transferring home videos to an iOS device from iTunes on a Mac; I successfully transferred a home video from my old MBP (stuck on ElCap) to my iPad (running 10.2 with the TV app, not the Video app). The video transferred with no errors and ended up in the Library/Home Videos section of the TV app. I don't know how my situation differs from yours. 

unquote 

 

 

 

From Francisco Tapia

quote

Listening to the latest podcast and am enjoying the review of the AirPods (including the comment about the looks dept lol)

+Rob Walch really you are using the argument about driving with the AirPods? That's a lame excuse and it really drives me nuts! The argument is insane, you buy a $900 iPhone are willing to buy a $160 headphones but won't spend the pennies to buy a car stereo which you can nab for under $100.

 

The library comment? How hard is it to reach to your pocket and trigger the down volume button? (Lame excuse)

 

 

 

unquote 

 

Ouch - lame really - Well First if you are sitting down and the phone is in your pocket it can be pretty difficult to get to - same if it is in your purse - in either case it is much much harder than reaching up and adjusting on the headphones like you can with the wired headphones.  

 

Per the car stereo - what if you don’t have the time to change it out or you have one of those cars it is nearly impossible to change out with out pulling out your whole dashboard.  Or what if you are in a rental car which you have no control of.  

 

And Per Changing out a car stereo to something that does not support Wireless CarPlay in my opinion is throwing good money away at a bad solution. The  iLX-107 from Alpine I mentioned earlier is really the first really good CarPlay - aftermarket solution I have seen - as it supports wireless CarPlay.  And it is hardly pennies - it is $900.  Lame is not being able to easily adjust the volume of your AirPods - this has definitely bugged me the past week+ when using them.  

 

There are others that also commented that Videos transferred fine to their iPhones and were playable in TV App.  However -  that is not the case for me - I keep seeing this message

 

iTunes can not sync movies or tv shows to the iPhone 7+ because the Videos App is not installed.  You must download the videos app from the App store on your iPhone in order to sync Movies or TV shows. 

 

As I mentioned for me there is NO Videos app in the App store to install from Apple.  Kinda of still stuck there. 

 

I thought maybe it was because originally I was not update to Sierra - that is not the case - as I am now updated to Sierra.  

 

I have the latest update of all software. I am on the Beta - maybe that is it.  But for me - I can’t sync over my own movies from the Movies tab / section under my iPhone in iTunes.  

 

Something for me to keep looking into.

 

 

30:50

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-wave-take-

pictures-by/id1178439784?mt=8

 

Hello again Rob,

 

 

This is the 3rd iOS app I've made and mentioned on your show and I'm especially proud of this one.

It's called "Photo Wave" and it triggers your camera to take a picture when it sees you wave your hands.

No more going back and forth every time you want to take another photo.

I'm giving it away free for the first thousand downloads so get it quick.

Regards

-Christopher M

 

Well Christopher - congrats on the launch of your new App and thanks for letting the Tii community know about it - folks I will have a link in the show notes for this currently free app - search for Photo Wave - two words in the show notes for ep 417 and  get it while it is free. 

 

31:37

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/01/04/energous-ceo-

makes-tenuous-reference-to-future-iphone-as-leading-

platform-for-wireless-charging

 

 

One of the things I try not to do between Sept and end of December is talk about rumors of the next iPhone. I and I am sure you need a little break from iPhone Rumors. 

 

Ok - it is Jan - Happy new Year - and time for some rumor catching up.

 

To top the list there is the competing rumors of the next iPhone - many believe it will be the iPhone 8 - a brand new design - curved glass and more items I will get into shortly. Others are now going with what I call the Sad Trombone Option - that is where the iPhone 2017 is the iPhone 7S and 7S+ - same design as currently but with a faster processor, and better cameras - maybe even the 7S getting a dual camera according to one rumor. 

 

So really for the iPhone 2017 - we have iPhone 8 and iPhone 7S rumors.  Well except for the one rumor that says there will be three iPhones in 2017 - an iPhone 7S, 7S+ and iPhone 8.  Oy vey

 

 

So Lets go over the more exciting iPhone 8 rumors in more detail first.

 

First item is Fast Charging.  This will supposedly be in all new 2017 iPhones.  And as it sounds will allow you to charge up your iPhones quicker like some Android phones allow.  

Rumor has it the new iPhones will have the Tristar 3 Hydra chip - which will allow this.  And hey if they are that specific it must be true - right?

 

Next item is Tap to Wake - And essentially this is another Android feature said to port over - you simply tap on the screen when asleep to see your notifications. 

 

That likely could be an iOS 11 feature more than an iPhone 8 feature - but the rumors say - just of the iPhone 8.  And oh yeah - wait the Apple watch already has that feature - so yeah not really a stretch on this - but I still say - it would be an iOS 11 feature and not exclusive to just the top of the line 2017 iPhone or 2017 iPhones in general.  Probably any from the iPhone 6S and on - that has 3D touch already.  And before you call in and say the iPhone already has raise to wake - so why tap to wake - well if your phone is sitting on your desk or in a charging dock - it is easier to just tap than it is to raise.  So yes - I see this coming - but again as part of iOS 11.

 

 

Moving along there is the Glass Sandwich rumor - where you have glass on both sides.  And it will have an OLED screen and it will be curved - all this brings us to being able to wirelessly charge the iPhone 8.  This might have been backed up by the CEO of Energous - Steve Rizzone that told the Verge that it will provide wireless transmitters for charging before the end of 2017 to quote one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world unquote - and that quote I can not tell you who it is - but I can virtually guarantee that you have products from this company on your person, sitting on your desk or a home. unquote. 

If this is for apple what is really interesting is that Energous Wireless Transmitter for charging is not just a charging pad - they also can charge devices from up to 18 feet.  Anyone see Johnny Numonic - yeah - can’t see anything bad with this. 

 

 

The iPhone 8 will be larger - at 5.8 inches in size.  That one really seems fishy - even on the Android size - those that were making 6 inchers and really anything from 5.7 to 6 Inchers have moved down to a more standard 5.5 Inches.

 

The home button says bye bye with the iPhone 8 as well.

 

And of course we can not miss out on the Rumor that there will be a head set you can plug the iPhone 8 into for Virtual Reality uses that will compete with Oculos and Sammy per their VR offerings.  Lets just say it took me a few days to recover from the first time I tried out the Occulos VR head sets - so that is not something I am all to eager to see.  But my Kids both sure are excited for it. 

 

 

ALL of this adds up to an iPhone 8 that sits higher on the pricing tiers than the current iPhone 7+.  

 

 

Per the iPhone 7S or 7S+ - each of the rumors above that did not have to do with curved screens or glass backs and wireless charging have been associated to either or both.

 

Including going to a 5.5 Inch OLED screen for the 7S+ which would allow for VR applications / headset.

 

The biggest argument for why an iPhone 8 in 2017 has to do with the 10 year anniversary of Tii - I mean two months later the 10 year anniversary of the iPhone. I have even had some say with the new Apple head quarters opening this year - they need to do the bigger update to the iPhone 8 to go with the Spaceship campus opening.  Still not sure how those two are connected.

 

I will start to talk more about rumors as the year goes on - but safe to say - if there is a new iPhone 8 in 2017 with a new design - we should see leaked photos in the April / May time frame.

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/01/03/new-

iphone8-iphone-7s-quick-charging-display-upgrade/

 

38:31

 

Valentines Day is about 5 weeks out. And forget chocolate and Flowers - Think about the Sheets you are trying to get between - and well - make that your present this year - Yes I know kinda subtle - like a brick through a plate glass window - but Hey why be coy - give your significant other the best sheets you have even been between - sheets from Boll and Branch.   

 

The sheets from Boll and Branch are made from 100% organic cotton - not because organic is a buzzword but because organic cotton is incredibly soft.  And the sheets get softer each time you wash them.   

We have had ours for over a year now and they are incredible and really soft. You’ll get the nicest sheets you’ve ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques would be charging for sheets of far lower quality.  I really could not believe how excited my wife was to get these new sheets.  And the box they came in and the individual pouches for the sheets and pillow cases - well the presentation was incredible.   

 

 

get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll at Branch dot com, promo code TII.

 

Again that is Boll and Branch Dot Com.  Promo code TII.

 

These sheets are only sold online at boll and branch dot com - you can’t buy them in any stores.  That is how they keep the pricing low and free of markups.

 

But here is the best part - don’t take my word for it - try them out yourself for 30 days risk free.  Boll and Branch is so sure your going to fall in love with their sheets that they give you 30 nights to try them out.  If you don’t love them for ANY reason - they will take them back and refund you without any hassle at all.      

 

They also have towels - and the ones I purchased for my Wife are by far the best towels in the house - plus they have other cotton products.  Again Valentines day is coming - Take action now for the most appropriate Valentines day gift ever - Don’t wait until it is too late go now and get some of your Valentines day shopping done with Boll & Branch.   

 

 

Again get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll and Branch dot com, and use promo code TII.

 

 

40:27

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2017/01/03/apple-watch-3-fall-

2017-improved-battery-life/

 

Another rumor mill item is about the 3rd generation Apple Watches. 

 

Shocker - improved battery life is one of the rumored new specs.  Hmmm - that was the most rumored spec for the 2nd gen as well.  I think someone is re-using rumors. 

 

The 3rd gen Apple watches would be introduced at Apple’s Fall event that also introduces the iPhone 2017.

 

There will also supposedly be improved sensors - ones Apple wanted to get into the first two gens - but were not ready until now.  Ohhhh - that sounds exciting if not completely vague.

 

And then there is the rumor about adding in Cellular connectivity - hey wait - that was an 2nd gen rumor too.

And that does not jive with that improved battery life rumor - then and does not now. 

 

This is starting to sound like something from Digitimes - oh crap - If I followed the links at the bottom back a few sites - the one on Mac rumors - there it is a link to Digitimes. Oh wait - Digitimes is just referencing a report from another paper - with a link to the Economic Daily News.  Whew - if it was un-named sources or sources in the know - from Digitimes - we would have deleted this segment.

 

That said - most of this is really just a rehash of the rumors of the 2nd Gen Apple Watch.

 

Most other rumors also say the 3rd Gen Apple watch will look like the first 2.  There is of course talk of a new next gen processor - the S3.  Bluetooth 4.2 is another rumor - but I think someone just looked at the iPhone 7+ specs and said - yeah update to that.

 

And yes there is the re-purposed rumor that it will be thinner - which goes all so well with the better battery life and Cellular rumors.  

 

Honestly - I don’t expect much to change in the apple watch rumors between now and end of August.  There is only so much you can guess will be in there.

 

Like say adding in a camera for it - oh yeah - that was in a few rumor posts at the end of last year too. That one I feel is coming - just not sure if it will be in Gen 3 or Gen 4. 

 

 

https://www.thestreet.com/story/13940331/1/here-s-

everything-we-currently-know-about-the-next-apple-watch.html

 

 

43:07

 

VOICEMAIL - Steven_Whatley_tip_apple_store_bags

 

Hi Rob,

Long time listener since day one. Love the show!

I received my AirPods thanks to your TII push...ordered right away and they arrived 12 days early. Love them. Thanks for the push!

Noticed that the little case is getting scratched next to my keys in my pocket. Can't keep the case in the other pocket because that's where the phone is. 

Well, you know that little pocket in jeans above the right front pocket that is shaped like a little triangle? I finally found a use for it. It's perfectly sized to fit the AirPod case and it keeps it from getting all scratched up and keeps the case handy to get out of your pocket quick!  

Keep up the show Rob, you help a lot of people and we appreciate it!

Regards,

Joe G formerly from Miami now back home in St. Louis Missouri.

 

 

Rob,

You were talking about a nightstand charger your wife would like. Check out the everdock by Fuz designs. I don't have an Apple Watch, but I use the version for my iPad and iPhone and really like it.

Regards,

David M

 

 

45:20

 

https://www.amazon.com/elago-Stand-White-Nightstand-Management/dp/B01MYNE2BM

 

 

Thanks to all that sent in this next one - it is about the Elago W3 Stand - Vintage Apple Monitor - supports Nights Stand Mode - cable Management for Apple Watch Series 1 and 2. Whew - that is a mouth full.

 

This is an Apple Watch charging stand that looks like the original vintage 1984 Mac.  Brilliant.  

 

It is just $14.99 plus $3.99 for shipping via Amazon - link in the show notes - and not an affiliate link.  And sorry now free shipping for us Amazon Prime members - or I would have already purchased it.  I probably will get this - as because - It is an Apple Watch Stand that looks like a Vintage Mac - how Can I not purchase this. 

 

46:13

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_issues_imessages_just_iPad

 

Hi Rob,

I have a troubling FaceTime issue that I'm hoping you or one of your listeners could offer some advice on. 

 

My wife was making a regular voice call to me recently, then during the call switched to FaceTime. For some reason the call disconnected before I answered FaceTime. Now here's the weird part... my wife tried to call me on FaceTime again. My name and profile image appeared as the FaceTime call connected... but to her shock, a total stranger appeared! The man on the other side of the call was just as surprised as my wife. They spoke briefly and he had no idea why the FaceTime call had come through to him. 

 

Long story short, I deactivated and reactivated FaceTime on both our iPhones, but my wife still connnected to the stranger when trying to FaceTime me. We've since both disabled FaceTime as a precaution, while also changing both of our passwords and reviewing all of our security settings and authorized devices.

 

Neither of us have ever had this issue before. Both of our Apple ID's have had two-factor authentication and strong passwords for as long as I can remember. There were no old phone numbers or email addresses listed in either of our contact entries, which I thought might have caused the issue. Looking on the Apple support forums, I've seen that this is not a unique issue, with a number of people experiencing the same problem.

 

Do you or your listeners have any suggestions on what might have caused this, or should I just put it down to a random FaceTime bug?

 

Thanks for the podcast and keep up the great work!

 

Best regards,

Joe

(Australia)

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

Following even more rumours about AirPods being delayed until February (two days before Apple released them), I decided to wait no longer. I purchased a pair of Powerbeats 3 from a local store. The have the same W1 chip as the AirPods so I expected them to work seamlessly with my Apple Watch 2, IPhone 7 and MacBook Pro.

 

I switched them on, pressed the button that showed on my IPhone screen and they paired immediately. Very impressive. Unfortunately, that’s where the magic ended. The phone worked perfectly but the Voiceover from my watch came for the watch speaker, not the headphones. The same with my MacBook. All devices showed the headphones as paired. I was able to switch the output on my watch to the headphones manually, but this stopped them working with the phone.

 

I called Apple Support and was told that bluetooth only allows a single connection and that the headphones were working as they should. I disputed that statement and explained that I have a pair of Trekz Titanium and a cheap pair of X7 bluetooth headphones, both use multi-point technology,  that allow Voiceover to be heard from the watch and phone at the same time. The advisor said that if I have devices that do what I want, I should stick with them and he advised me to return the Powerbeats for a refund, which I did.

 

Two days after this disappointing setback, Apple released the AirPods. I have not yet ordered a pair because they have the same W1 chip and I suspect that they will work exactly the same way as the Powerbeats.

 

I’d be very grateful if you listeners could let us know what their experience is with the AirPods using Voiceover on multiple devices. I can’t see the point of Apple hyping this super simple connectivity if you have to manually switch between devices every time.

 

Still loving the show.

Regards,

Stuart Duncan

Dundee

Scotland.

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Brent_OKC_voicemail_issues

 

54:37

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/finder-for-airpods-find-

your/id1187777468?mt=8

 

There has been some posts and comments in the Google+ community about the App - Finders for AirPods.  The dev sent me a promo code for this app.  I have not had a chance to fully test it out.  I will do so and report back on the next episode.  I have seen mixed comments on it.  

 

What I am going to do is hide one of my AirPods somewhere in my house - and give my wife the phone with the App and see if she can find it.  Then do the same with my sons.  Then see how it works from that.  To me that is the real world test for finding something you lost in your house.  

 

 

55:19

 

Hi Rob 

Here is a 'Hey Siri' questions that I don't think you've used on the show:

Ask / Say • "Let's dance"

Regards, 

-- Marc

 

Ep 417 - Ask Siri - Let’s Dance 

 

 

55:47

 

Thanks again to Boll & Branch for sponsoring this episode - Folks go right now to Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII. to get $50 OFF the nicest sheets and cotton products you have ever owned with free shipping to boot.    

 

 

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 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.   

 

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.  

 

56:45

 

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Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different. 

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 416

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank JEFF for sending in the music you hear in the background. JEFF wrote: 

 

Hi Rob, 

I made this song Called Dreamer with my iphone 4s using the GarageBand app. For free downloads and more music follow me @jeffj6 on twitter.  

Regards, 

Jeff J 

SONG_Dreamer.mp3 

 

 

Thanks JEFF for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  

 

The artwork for this episode is something I created from a picture of me and the Wife from Halloween 2015 - I added the text with the Over App.

 

The picture is with my Wife dressed as Princess Leia - The Original White outfit from Episode 4 a new Hope -  not the gold bikini from Ep 6 - This would be the last anyone heard of me if I released the gold bikini photo - if said photo existed - which I am not saying it does.  

 

You can see the artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 416 - 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 completely out of Music again - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in. 

 

02:13

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“Our approach is different. The metaphor I like to take is – if it’s Star Wars, you have these robot personalities like C-3PO who runs around and he tries to do stuff for you, messes up and makes jokes, he’s kind of a comic relief guy. Our approach is more like Star Trek, right, starship Enterprise; every piece of computing surface, everything is voice-aware. It’s not that there’s a personality, it doesn’t have a name, it’s just ‘Computer’.”

Matias Duarte, Director of Android User Experiences,

Google, 27 October 2011

 

It is ok for the technology we work with to have a personality - There is a reason Princess Leia put the plans in that R2 unit - it was a feisty little guy.  So now we have 3 primary voice personalities - Siri, Alexa and Google.  The first two seem approachable - the last one well the commercials fall flat with me. 

 

03:19

 

Per Promo Codes - This week - No soup for you - sadly no good marketing minded devs that were looking to spread the precious word about their app in exchange for giving up 5 not so precious promo codes.  You are half witted scruffy looking Nerf Herder of an App dev - if you have not sent in your promo codes or even just 60 sec or less review of your free app.   

 

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.  

 

03:58

 

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/20/ios-

10-2-1-beta-2-is-out/

 

6 days after the release of iOS 10.2.1 beta 1 came beta 2.

 

As with any double dot update this one is about squashing bugs and optimizing performance - and beta 2 is about squashing more bugs than beta 1 and better optimizing than beta 1.  

 

I looked over quite few posts about the Beta 2 update and not one of them listed a single new feature - actually none of them listed any new updates for beta 1 either.  So 10.2.1 looks to be purely about squashing bugs and optimizing performance.

 

I have had it running on my iPhone 7+ and I have not seen any issues - not do I know of any bugs that were squashed. 

 

04:41

 

When I ordered my AirPods I was originally told by Apple I would not see them until Jan 12th.  HOWEVER - I am happy to report Apple actually shipped them to me on Dec 27th. You can see the unboxing video in the Tii App - which is right between Eps 415 and Ep 416.  

 

I need to qualify that this review of the AirPods is based on just two days of use with them.

 

Per the fit and feel - For me they are really comfortable.  I have not had them fall out even one time.  They don’t even get to feeling loose.  After a while with them in you forget they are in.

 

Per how they look when they are in - that is a subjective question - One My wife was more than willing to give her opinion which was:

Quote 

You look really dorky, 

Those are Apples - Really?

They need to do better than that. 

unquote

 

So yeah - there is that issue.  My wife is not techie at all.  So understand that from her perspective these things are quote Hideous unquote And she said you really need me on your show to tell people what I think. But I am guessing you get the gist of it - she would rather kiss a wookie than put these things in her ears.  

 

However as more and more people get Airpods - it will become more and more common - not sure if that de-dorkifies them or not - just it will make people more and more numb to them.

 

Setting them up was really easy - place them within a couple of inches of your iPhone and open the lid on the Airpods case with them in it - and it asks if you want to pair.  If you want to use them with your Mac as well - then you need to have Sierra installed - Sorry El Captain will not cut it.  I will be updating to Sierra this weekend hopefully - and then I can use them to do some direct to computer recording. 

 

 

Per how they sound - Great.  

 

How you control them - Not so great.  If you are getting a call - you have to tap twice on one to answer the call - but if you tap twice - and it answers but then there is a delay and you thought it did not answer and you tap twice again it seems to hang up on you.  At least I think that is what happened a couple of times already for me.  It is REALLY REALLY easy to accidentally hang up on someone.  

 

But these are not just about talking on the phone - there is listening to Podcasts and music.  Here is where there is one clear disadvantage.  If you want to increase the volume - you double tap - and siri kicks in and you have to ask siri to raise or lower the volume.  There is no volume up and down button like on the wired ear pods.

 

If you want to pause a song - you pull one of the Airpods out of your ear.  Really - that is how you pause.  No kidding. Ok - If you want you can change the double tap settings from Siri to Play / pause - you do that by going to Settings - Bluetooth and with the Airpods connected - tap on the I - and you will see a full page of settings - one is change the double tap behavior.  By default it is Siri, but you can also choose - Play / Pause or Off.  

 

There is also options for Automatic ear detection.  This is on by default - and when you place an Airpod in your ear - it automatically routes the audio to your Airpod - if for some reason you want to manually control this - turn it off there.  But most likely you will want to leave it on.  

 

Apple has basically replaced the 3 button controller with Siri by default.  Which means you have to vocalize anything you want to do.  Say you are in a library and you want to lower the volume - yeah you need to pull out your phone and do it that way - as asking siri out loud to change the volume is not ideal.   Same with switching Tracks.  

Yes - I know you can adjust the volume or switch tracks of something playing with your apple watch if you have an Apple Watch - to Do so push the side button on your Apple Watch - and then find the now playing widget and there you can change the volume with the digital crown or switch tracks.  Which is way way way more complicated and distracting when you are driving your car then simply reaching up and tapping the up or down volume buttons on the traditional wired ear pods or pressing the center button twice quickly for skipping to the next song.  

 

 

With the AirPods You can use them either in tandem or one unit only.  Both have mics.  If you are a heavy user - you may need to go with just one in at any given time - with the other unit in the Charging case ready to go when the current one dies.  It is either that or having down time while they both are charging.

 

I mentioned the ROAM Ropes before - one thing I really liked about them - is you can be charging them while using them.  And they have a 3 button controller - and they are a lanyard design - so they will never fall out and be lost.  And while as I said the AirPods did not fall out when I was using them - The level of anxiety walking around with them in - is something that will last a while - and will never go away when standing at a urinal.  The Laynard design completely eliminates that fear.

 

Another issue with the AirPods - if you are a podcaster - they do not register with BossJock nor many other recording apps.

Some apps they do work with - but most recording apps - no soup for you.  Hopefully this is something devs can fix in future updates. 

 

 

I like to read reviews last paragraphs of their reviews - so here is my longish Last Paragraph for my Review of Apples AirPods: 

 

The Airpods are not perfect - there are annoying little paper cuts with them - i.e. not easy to adjust the volume, to easy for accidental hangups and they are easily ingestible by small dogs - to name a few. But the AirPods are still the best Bluetooth headphones over all for the iPhone and or Apple Watch.  Are the AirPods a necessary purchase - Well if your iPhone does not have a 7 in its name - Nope.  If it does then they kinda sorta are.  If your reasoning so far for not buying the Airpods is the fear of them falling out - then that is not a valid reason - if your reasoning for not purchasing the Airpods is the fear of looking like a dork - then yeah save your money for a while. But Remember even bell bottoms were in fashion at one time - and I predict so to will be the Airpods. Sorry honey - but for now you have to deal with your husband looking like a Dork in public - because I do like them - so far.    

 

 

From Jonah Salvatore in the Tii Google+ community 

Quote

I have been running with them and haven't fallen out yet.  I also have been shaking my head on purpose and haven't fallen out.

unquote

 

And thanks to Jonah for also pointing out that if you tap on the battery level on your watch face - it shows on the power reserve screen not just the battery % of your Apple watch - but also the % for the left Airpod and the % for the right Airpod.  And you don’t need to be using them with your Apple Watch - just with the iPhone - and it still shows.  

 

PLAY VOICEMAIL - AirPods_Review_Matthew_AU

 

Hi Rob. 

I just realized that I forgot to include something in my review, and that is that when you are listening to something with your AirPods, it will automatically pause when you take one AirPod out, and will resume playing as soon as you put it back in. 

Regards, 

Matt

 

PLAY VOICEMAILS - ME_AirPods

 

16:40

 

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But beyond the battery pack it is a great bag and meets my requirements -   wheels under all 4 corners and swivels 360 - making it easy to get down the isle and smooth flow in the airport. And it is double wheels under each corner.  Something I really like.  It is lightweight and very very durable and comes with a lifetime warranty - if anything breaks they will fix or replace it for you for LIFE.  When I was in NY City in November I walked over 10 Miles in 3 days with my Away suit case and it held up great.  I am talking from Wall street up to mid-town down to Tribeca and then to Chelsea and over to Pennstation.  That is not smooth ground to cover.  There were lots of cracks, bumps and bruises - and the wheels held up great. It is one thing to go through an airport but completely another to do 10 miles of side walks and streets in NY City.    

 

Still not convinced - well there is a 100 day trial. If it is not for you then just return it for a full refund no questions asked. I love when a company stands behind their product like that.  

 

The Away bag comes with a charging cord and comes in a really nice Laundry bag. And on the inside there is a bag for your shoes as well.   They really looked at all the details in making the best Carry on bag I have ever owned or seen.  Even the shipping box has nice Away Travel artwork on the inside.  Very very apple-ish.   

 

In addition to the original carry on they just added a 2nd slightly larger carry on and they also have mid size and large check in bags.  But only the carry on bags have the battery pack. 

 

To save $20 go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii .  Again away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii to save $20.  This will make a great post holiday present for yourself.

 

 

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3152103/personal-

technology/the-essential-airpod-user-guide-for-iphones-

macs-and-android.html

 

19:29

 

https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Teardown/75578

 

iFixit - did a tear down of the AirPods and its charging case and they gave them a score of 0 out of 10 for repairability. 

 

So un-like Darth Vader - once your Airpods go to the Dark side - they are not coming back.  Only Apple could be so bold as to make a device that costs so much and is so completely un-repairable.  

 

 

 

19:50

 

http://appadvice.com/post/airpods-water-test/732814

 

Granted the repairability score is as bad as it gets.  But some initial testing shows their survivability is actually pretty good.

 

The Airpods survived 10’ drops just incase you have then in your ears when you are doing a chin up dunk or walking around on stilts. 

 

And they survived a trip through the washing machine and submersion under a foot of water for 5 minutes.

 

None of which I would ever suggest you voluntarily test on your own.

 

These will get washed - I think that is a given - since if you go out in public with them you are likely to take the charging case and you will no doubt at some point forget the case is in your pocket and into the washing machine they go.

 

Or you might just put the Airpods directly in your pocket - forget about them and into the wash they go.

 

One thing I did not see them do - is run them then through the dryer. 

 

But again initial tests from one Youtube shows that for 10’ drops and washing machine tests - the Airpods hold their own.

 

Which means if you are out running with them your sweat should not damage them - if you are running with them and it starts raining - same thing - they should be fine.  So running in the rain - walking in the rain - heck - even singing in the Rain - well Apple has you back with the AirPods that is.  

 

 

21:11

 

http://www.macworld.com/article/3153393/ios/fire-in-the-

earhole-no-airpods-don-t-spontaneously-combust.html

 

 

International Business Times - IBT - is one of those questionable new sites.  That over uses link bait titles and over fills their site with annoying ads - 

 

Once such link bait title was

 

Quote Apple airpods can catch fire question mark.  New Headphones batteries can ignite if not recycled properly, breakdown found. 

unquote

 

Except - yeah that is all BS Question mark.

 

So the answer is simply - Yes it is BS - And no they will not catch fire.

 

The improper recycling is if you were to try and recycle the airpods like you do wired headphones by putting them through a shredder.  So unless you have a metal shredder in your ear holes - yeah you are going to be just fine.

 

Really what the article that the writer of IBT’s article clearly did not actually read was trying to say is that with Wired head phones - they are easier to recycle and get the base metals from - then it will be from the Airpods.  

 

The article from IBT was so bad it even said this quote 

With the launch of the iPhone 7, which does not have a headphone jack and thus requires a pair of wireless headphones, Apple users will no longer receive the white string headphones that are much easier to recycle. according to reuters

unquote

 

 

Except two things - 1 That is not what reuters said - and 2 - as everyone listening already knows - the iphone 7 and 7+ DO come with wired headphones.  Airpods are optional - not required. 

 

Anyway - if you see any articles saying the Airpods can catch fire - likely it is more mis-reporting of the really really bad or par for the course journalism from International Business Times.  

 

23:01

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_mario_run_fdbk 

 

Hi Rob,

I purchased the full version of Mario Run on my son’s iPhone. All four in our family share an iTunes Store account and typically, in-app purchases extended to all devices logged in under the same account.  I’m trying to determine if this will be the case with Mario Run. When I go to the Mario Run purchase screen on my iPhone, I’m given the option to purchase all six worlds for $9.99, even though it was previously purchased on my son’s iPhone.  There is no indication that I’ve already purchased it.  Not wanting to pay another $9.99, I’ve held off tapping the purchase button on my iPhone.  Just wondering if you are experiencing the same with your family, or if you know if I’ll only be charged once.

Regards,

Mark

 

Hi Mark - thanks for asking. 

If you have the same iTunes account - you can get Mario Run on multiple devices and only pay one time.

 

It looks like you are paying the second time - but after you go through and approve the second purchase on the second device - it says you already purchased it - and asks if you would like to download / get it for free on this other device.

 

So the process to buy it the first time and get it free there after.

 

Tap on Tour from the initial screen and then tap on the red button at the bottom “Purchase Screen” is under the button. 

 

Then on the pop up window is a Big Green $9.99 button.  

 

Tap that and it will either ask for your password or to use touch ID. 

 

Then you see the message

 

Quote You’ve already purchased this.  Would you like to get it again for free? unquote

 

Tap OK - and now you have it on your second or third device. 

 

Actually you get another window that says quote Your purchase was successful unquote and you tap ok again.

 

And then you see all the other levels fill in.

 

I have done this on 3 devices - but paid one time.

 

The issue many have is it really looks like you are going to have to pay a second time.  I was even willing to do that for the show - just to find out.  Luckily - I did not have to actually pay that second time.  So I am happy - and my kids are both happy as they each have it on their phones and I now have it on my phone - just because.  

 

 

Hi Rob, 

Send simple text message Happy New Year to another iPhone - automatic

video and audio of fireworks

Regards,

Bill Sholar

 

Hi Bill - thanks for the heads up - and it needs to be exactly Happy New Year.  Not Happy New Years - so it seems to be very specific to Happy - NEW and YEAR.  combined.  And it is a cool little easter egg.  Again Thanks Bill for the heads up on that.  

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Kim_OR_fdbk_pebble_apple_watch_accessible 

 

 

29:57

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EmikoFreund/posts/

JDsNBwuiZBH?cfem=1

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode that had lots of comments came from Emiko Freund who posted the following       

 

 

quote 

I've received a refund from Kickstarter for Pebble Core, and picked up a stainless steel Series 0 Apple Watch about a week ago.  So far I miss the always-on display of Pebble but otherwise I like my Apple Watch, even if it's not the latest model.  Battery life is not as bad as I thought, but I do have to charge it daily.  Does anyone have nightstand dock recommendations?  Preferably something that I can take with me for traveling, too.

unquote

 

 

Ge rd   replied

quote

This is nice, cheap and simple. The material is plastic, but a little bit flexible, it will not break in your baggage.

Apple Watch Stand, Spigen

unquote

 

 

MIKE P replied 

quote

I bought my wife the Apple watch charging dock. It's a bit pricey at $79 (duh, it's Apple) but works very well. It's solid, quite heavy and folds into a small disk so great for traveling. I also supports night stand mode. Granted there are probably plenty out there on Amazon for much cheaper but when I looked about a year ago there weren't many that supported night stand mode. 

unquote 

 

Robert S replied 

quote

Don't forget that the one sold by Apple includes the charging cable/inductive coupler. The price is not so bad when you keep that in mind.

All the other stands expect you to use your existing charger. so you might end up buying an extra charger cable anyway.

And then gave a link to an article on portable chargers for the Apple watch.

unquote 

 

Interestingly I purchased a night stand charger from Belkin for my Wife from Christmas - and she looked at and it and said - No. That is going back.  It was a little too big for her tastes.  It charged both the Apple Watch and her iPhone.  So now we are on the hunt for something functional and stylish - that later point the Belkin night stand did not cover at all according to my wife.  

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

32:55

 

https://plus.google.com/116669136289833138788/

posts/6X2yUUA6ENr

 

There was another post in the Google+ community I wanted to look into - it was from Steve Bana - and he asked 

 

quote

TV App - I used my iPhone 7 and an HDMI connection to share videos at work and home movies at home via the video app. With the TV app, my home movies disappeared and I can't figure out what Apple expects you to do to play your saved videos. Anyone figure this out yet?

unquote

 

Surely that can’t be the case - as third party videos you upload in iTunes under movies - that you previously sync’d to the Video - app - they must all still play natively on your iPhone right?  Ummm - No.

 

Actually when I tried to sync over 2 videos from my movies section on itunes - here is the error message I received.

 

quote

iTunes cannot sync movies or TV shows to the iPhone “iPhone 7+” because the Videos app is not installed.

 

You must download the Videos app from the App Store on your iPhone in order to sync movies or TV shows.  unquote

 

 

Well there you have it - you just need to download the Videos app from Apple in the App store.  So I went and search for Videos in the App store - and app after app came up that was not THE Videos app from Apple.  Well maybe it is just way down on the list and I did not scroll further enough.  I know - I will just search for Garageband - and then under the title tap on Apple - and it will show me ALL the Apple apps in the App store - and the Videos app will definitely be in that list - Right??  Ummm - No.

 

So it seems at least from the App store on my iPhone 7+ - I can not find the Videos App - Apple said I need for my videos - to play them natively.  Which at that point makes me just want to say - Help me Obi-wan Kenobi - you’re my only hope - except well even Obi-Wan can’t help here.

 

The new TV app - which booted the Videos app off your iPhone - the same Videos app Apple now says you need to have installed so you can sync over your videos from the movies section of iTunes - the Videos app which is not currently in the App store.  Well back to the TV App - it does not play your videos natively off your iPhone - but will get them from the cloud.  

 

Seems Apple wants you to put your videos up on the cloud - which is not what I want to do - or is overly practical all the time. 

 

Uggg - Sorry - Steve - looks like Apple needs to actually bring back the Videos app to fix this issue.  I guess we gotta have faith - apple will bring this back. 

 

 

35:50

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/08/30/third-party-siri-

support-useful-and-long-overdue/

 

 

The more I think about Apples focus and direction with Apple Watch and AirPods - the more I think Apple is trying to say - keep it in your pants - don’t just whip it out anywhere.  I mean if you are in the Mens room and standing near the sync and whip it out - people will look at you oddly and Wham that action may even get you in trouble with the law - as some places it is illegal to have a camera in a restroom and guess what is on all smartphones.  But if you can keep your iPhone in your pants pocket - and see who is calling on your apple watch and answer on your Airpods - you can save yourself a lot of strange looks and more.  So yes - the more I think about it the more I can see Apples strategy moving to the hub and spoke model - with the hub being the iPhone and Apple Watch and AirPods and more being the spokes.  

 

  

36:39

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/30/leaker-claims-ios-10-3-

beta-1-codename-erie-featuring-new-theatre-dark-mode-

popcorn-shaped-control-center-icon-debuts-jan-10th/

 

 

Here is a little rumor - Sonny Dickson - who has had people leak to him hardware in the past - is claiming to have a source that says iOS 10.3 Beta 1 will be seeded to devs within 2 weeks - jan 10th to be specific.  So if by Jan 11th there is still no iOS 10.3 Beta 1 - we know it was not a real source.  Either that or unforeseen issues were discovered that caused Apple to delay the roll out.  

 

Supposedly 10.3 will have a new Theater Mode - along with a quote popcorn-shaped control center icon unquote

 

At this point details are pretty sparse beyond what I just mentioned. 

 

 

37:25

 

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Harrys Post Shave Balm is incredible - it soothes and moisturizes and best of all my Wife says it makes me smell really good - really really good.  So good Wearing it now has somehow become code.  

 

Per their Gen 2 Blade - It is still the great 5 blade razor - but they made some improvements - It is more flexible for better control and more comfortable shaving.   They added a 6 th blade at the top for trimming hard to reach spots, and they still of course have the lubricating strip.  I don’t just shave my face - if you met me you know I shave my whole head and before Harry’s I tried a lot of different blades ALL the expensive 4 and 5 blades out there and the Gen 1 was better than all of them and the Gen 2 is better than Gen 1 - Harrys moved the bar folks.  I am 100% a harrys customer period.  

 

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39:43

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_Part1 and Part2

 

Hi Rob,

I was hoping someone might be able to help me with this issue. 

Has anyone had any luck getting the repairs covered for an iPhone 6 Plus suffering with the "Touch Disease"? They are now offering to fix for $149, but even that seems unreasonable given the nature of this defect. 

Regards,

Leif

 

Hi Leif,

 

We have mentioned this a little bit - and said Apple is requiring the $149 fee to fix something many people consider a design issue - but Apple calls a mis-usage issue.  Yeah no cool.  

That said - if anyone out there was able to get their iPhone 6+ fixed for free that was showing the issue of touch disease - when was it you had it fixed and what did you say / do to get it covered for free?

 

Give us a call - 206-666-6364 - that’s 206-moon-dog or send an email to today in iOS AT gmail dot com.

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Wayne_henderson_iPhone6s_With_battery

 

44:32

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/991035804/accessport-

hi-res-audio-amplifier-for-iphone-7-cha

 

This week for a Kickstarter project we have the AccessPort - one word.  

 

It is a Hi-Res Audio Amplifier for the iphone 7 and 7+ which includes charging as well.

 

What does it do.  Well according to their Kickstarter page it does the following.

 

Provides True lossless music playback

 

You can listen and charge at the same time.

 

No battery is required.

 

Fully compatible with siri

 

Physical buttons for music playback

 

Allows you to maintain call functions.

 

It offers full 24-bit audio 

 

 

Yes - Yes this is a dongle for your iPhone 7 and 7+ that allows you to plug in 1/8th inch headphone jacks - or 3.5 MM headphone jacks - depending on where you live and what you call it. 

 

 

Their goal was $10k - they have raised over $45k - so congrats to them - they are funded.

 

If you would like to be part of this - you have until Jan 20th at 8:56 AM CT to purchase or pledge for this.

 

Pricing is $29.

 

It is expected to ship globally in March 2017

 

Search for AccessPort one word at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for ep 416

 

45:38 

 

http://www.guidingtech.com/54013/beautiful-

scenery-new-apple-tv/

 

Thanks to Dr. John for this next one - which is an article titled - 4 Apps to Get the Most Astounding Scenery on Your Apple TV 

 

One of the 4 is free - it is titled - Scenic TV - and gives a rotating group of video clips of calming and pretty nature scenes.   

 

It also goes over Scenic Loops and Earthlapse - two no free - but still pretty low cost apps for Apple TV. 

 

Link in the show notes to the article.  

 

 

46:26 

 

VOICEMAIL - SpareMIN-Tii_podcast

 

Hi Rob

I went into the music app to discover all my Apple Music songs downloaded for offline use had been removed. Unsure, why this occurred, but a bit frustrating having to downloaded the songs again. Just wondered if you or the listeners have experiences this issue?

Regards

Steve

Brisbane

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

A few months ago my iPhone 6 (not 6S) would suddenly go from 30%, 50%, or even 70% battery remaining to shutting down due to critically low battery.  On the first visit to the Apple Store they recommended a wipe and install as a new phone.  I did that and the problem persisted.  I also noticed that there was a  faint bluish streak on the screen that was visible only when the screen was mostly filled with a solid white or light grey. When I brought the phone back after a couple of weeks the Genius noticed the streak, told me it was a symptom of a bulging battery, and (because the phone was less than two years old) replaced the phone.  The lessons are: a battery that suddenly goes from 50% full to Critically Low is probably not a software problem and a streak on your screen may be a symptom of a bulged battery.

Regards

John Wasser

 

 

Hi Rob,

Can you please talk about Kodi and Exodus and the ins and outs of putting it on our iOS devices?

Regards,

Evan B

 

Evan - Thanks for the email - andI will put this out to anyone that has installed the Exodus Add On for Kodi on an iOS device.  What are the pros and cons you found.  

For those not in the know - Kodi is the Open Source Software originally called XBMC - Xbox Media Center.  And Kodi is now managed by the Non Profit XBMC foundation.  In a nut shell - Kodi turns a smartphone into a set top box for streaming video content.  For the most part you need to be jailbroken for it - but I did find some tutorials that said you could install it unjailbroken.  But it is not something I tried.  Again I will send out the request for those that are using Kodi and in this case also the Exodus add on for it - on their iOS device - let us know the pros and cons - and if you are jailbroken or not. 

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Rich_AL_issue_bluetooth_not_connecting

 

 

51:31

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/

09/21/apples-bag-of-tricks-includes-the-bag-itself/

 

This is an older story - but fits with the holiday’s - you know all those bags you see people walking out of an Apple store with.  The ones that say - hey follow me to my car and see if I leave this bag in the car while I go back for more shopping so you can break into my car and steal this very valuable item - yes those bags.

 

And you know how I say Apple patents way to many things and I hate talking about Patents as a future product - because well Apple patents too many things - 

 

Well take these two things and put them in a blender.  

 

Apple submitted a patent in the fall for their bags.

 

 

I am not going to get into the patent other than to say - really Apple - a Patent on the bags.  This is why some people think a few of your patents are well kinda well like your bags on the weekends and are full of it.

 

Put hey next time you are at the apple store - don’t forget to ask for one of those bags - so you can see all the great patent pending tech that goes into them.  Sighhhhh

 

52:39

 

Ep 416 - Ask Siri - May the Force be with you

 

What is star wars about 

 

May the force be with you

 

Did you see star wars

 

May the force be with you

 

Happy New Year (multiple times)

 

May the Force be with you

 

 

Carrie Fischer Comments  

 

54:35

 

Thanks again to Harry's for sponsoring this episode. Folks please go to Harrys.com right now and enter code Tii at checkout to claim your Free Trial Set and post shave balm. That’s Harrys.com  and then enter coupon code Tii 

 

 

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 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.   

  

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.   

 

55:31 

 

For $20 off your order of the best Language at an affordable price please visit away travel dot com slash Tii and use promo code Tii when you check out.  Thanks Away for supporting this show.   

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included.  

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App. 

 

Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different.  

 

OUTRO

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 415

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank JEFF for sending in the music you hear in the background. JEFF wrote: 

 

Hi Rob, 

I made this song Called Antique Parachute with my iphone 4s using the GarageBand app. For free downloads and more music follow me @jeffj6 on twitter.  

Regards, 

Jeff J 

SONG_Antique Parachute.mp3 

 

 

Thanks JEFF for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank SHANNON for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  SHANNON wrote the following:

 

Good morning Rob, 

This is a photo I took of the Apple flag that flies outside the new data center, under construction in Mesa, AZ. I took this with my iPhone 6 (since I'm still a couple weeks away from receiving my matte black, 256 GB, iPhone 7 Plus) and added the text with "Text on Photo"

Regards.

Shannon in AZ

 

 

Thanks SHANNON, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see SHANNON'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 415 - 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 completely out of Music again - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in. 

 

 

02:09 

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote  

“Here are four reasons why I don’t think Apple’s stock will see $100 again:

1. Growth in phones is slowing as competition increases

2. Margins are shrinking

3. Apple is losing its innovative edge

4. Apple may no longer be a growth story”

Howard Gold, MarketWatch, 1 February 2013

 

At the time he said Apple stock would not hit $100 - Apple was below that.  Of course Today I would say I hope he is right and that Apple never hits $100 again as it is already beyond.   Just Sayin 

 

 

02:46

 

Per Promo Codes - This week - No soup for you - sadly no good marketing minded devs that were looking to spread the precious word about their app in exchange for giving up 5 not so precious promo codes.  Bad App dev marketer are you - if you have not sent in your promo codes or even just 60 sec or less review of your free app.   

 

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.  

 

 

03:25

 

http://venturebeat.com/2016/12/07/apple-

releases-ios-10-2-public-beta-7/

 

Well iOS 10.2 made it all the way to Beta 7. 

 

Apple rolled that out a little after I release the last episode - and that meant 4 different betas in less than 2 weeks. 

 

But Beta 7 was the last beta - as next to be released was the gold master.

 

Per Beta 7 and the Gold Master - what was different vs Beta 6 seems to have been all Bug Fixes. 

 

 

03:47

 

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-10-2-

best-new-features-update-tv-app/

 

But rather than try and even look for difference vs Beta 6 - lets look at overall what is new with iOS 10.2 vs 10.1.1

 

1. New Emojis -  As in 72 new emojis or as apple says 100’s of new and redesigned emoji's.  You get a face palm, An Avocado - Because Face Palm - why did they not think of that before. And well 70 others that are new and 100’s that are redesigned.  Because well if you can’t say it with an emoji why bother saying it at all.  And my feelings on all this - would be the new Shrug emoji if I had to pick one - definitely not the bacon emoji.  

 

2. You can now Save Camera Settings.  To get access go to the Settings App and under Photos and Camera  scroll down to the new Preserve Settings options - then select which ones you want to make as defaults - including the live photos features or you could make sure they are not on.

 

3. You can now resume your test from a quick response when you switch to full screen in Messages Mid-Sentence.   Not sure this is as much a feature as a bug fix - as that is of course how it should work - duhhh.

 

4. There are also new Love and Celebration screen filters in the Messages App on iOS 10.2 - To access, long-press or 3D-touch the arrow in the chat bubble at the right of your message, toggle to screen and swipe to pick the option you want.  

 

5. New Wallpapers on the 7 and 7+.  3 new wallpapers to choose  

from to be precise. Ok - not very exciting. 

 

6. The New TV App - which is more exciting and really the biggest update of 10.2 - if you live in the US.  The idea behind the TV app is a good one - A single App to aggregate together all your streaming TV Apps - like HBO now, Starz, Hulu, Showtime, NBC and more.  Sadly that more part does not include Netflix and of course does not include Amazon Video. But it does include most of the others I use - so now I am down to 3 apps - The TV App, Netflix and Amazon Video when I am looking for something to watch.  

The TV App also replaces the Video App that was previously used to play purchased videos. 

To be fair - it is said in the future Netflix and Amazon Video will be supported.  But not sure how Amazon Video will be supported if it is not yet even an app on Apple TV.  Maybe it will just support on the iOS side and not tvOS side. 

 

7. Single Sign-on - Means you log in one time for all your streaming TV services that are not named Netflix - assuming your TV provider is supported.  The supported Pay TV Service providers include - CenturyLink Prism, DirecTV, Dish, GVTC, GTA, Hawaiian Telcom, Hotwire, Metrocast, Service Electric and Sling TV.

 

8. Updated Photos, News and Music Apps - These apps all received minor but useful updates.  The Photos App has improved functionality around grouping similar photos of the same person.  

For the News App - There is a new Saved Section where you can find stories you well saved for later reading.  And you can now swipe left to go to the next story.  

For the music App - the swipe up from the bottom of the screen music controls now include - Shuffle, repeat and up next.

 

9 - Accessibility updates include: 

Adds BraillePen14 support to VoiceOver

– Fixes an issue where the braille table could switch unexpectedly with VoiceOver

– Fixes an issue where sometimes Siri enhanced voices were unavailable to VoiceOver

– Fixes an issue where VoiceOver users could not re-order items in lists

– Fixes an issue where Switch Control was sometimes unable to delete Voicemails

 

 

10 - Other improvements and fixes 

– Adds notification support for HomeKit accessories including window coverings, occupancy, motion, door/window, smoke, carbon monoxide, and water leak sensors

– Adds notification support for HomeKit accessories when software updates are available to HomeKit accessories

– Improves Bluetooth performance and connectivity with 3rd party accessories

– Fixes an issue that could cause FaceTime participants to appear out of focus

– Fixes an issue that could cause FaceTime calls to appear with incorrect aspect ratio and orientation

– Fixes an issue that prevented some Visual Voicemail from completing playback

– Fixes a Safari Reader issue that could cause articles to open as empty pages

– Fixes an issue that could cause Safari to quit unexpectedly after marking an item as read in Reading List

 

 

Hi Rob,

I recently updated my  iPhone 6s and iPad Air2 to IOS 10.2. Imagine  my chagrin to discover that zero, yes, zero, of the Voiceover bugs  introduced in IOS 10.01 were fixed.

Ergo, I was less surprised to learn that TV-OS 10.1 fixed exactly zero  of the Voiceover bugs introduced in TV-OS 10.0.

This is extremely irritating especially with  regard to the Apple TV. It remains the only Apple device I've ever owned that I wish I could revert to an earlier version of the OS.

Regards,

Kevin Barry

 

http://bgr.com/2016/12/13/ios-10-2-features-list-emojis-tv-app/

 

11:12

 

http://www.macworld.com/article/3149514/consumer-

electronics/apple-releases-updates-for-ios-watchos-

and-tvos.html#tk.rss_all

 

Not only was iOS 10.2 released - so were updates for tvOS and watchOS.   For the Apple TV with tvOS 10.1 - The biggest item in this update is the TV app - which becomes the single point of access for many of your streaming TV apps and syncs with the TV app on iOS.  The main screen is now the TV App.  So if you hit the home button above the volume button - it now takes you to the TV App.  Not sure if I like that.  Actually right now I don’t - maybe in the future when Netflix is part of it - I might like that better. But if you use lots of game apps - you really will not like it. 

 

 

 

And finally watchOS - 3.1.1 is the latest new version - and to update - make sure your iPhone is updated to 10.2 first, and then make sure both your iPhone and Apple Watch are on the same Wifi network, and that your apple watch is charged to over 50% and your apple watch is connected to the charger.

 

Some of the changes include the following:

• Fixes an issue that could prevent contact names from appearing in the Messages app and notifications
• Fixes an issue that could impact ability to respond to notifications
• Fixes an issue that may prevent the Activity rings from displaying on the Activity watch faces
• Resolves an issue where the incorrect date could be displayed in the Calendar app month view
• Resolves an issue where the Stocks complication may not update on the watch face;
• Fixes an issue that prevented the dials on an analog watch face from appearing after changing the temperature unit in the Weather app;
• Resolves an issue that could cause the Maps app to stay launched after navigation has ended;

 

 

https://www.appleworld.today/blog/2016/12/12/apple-rolls-

out-watchos-311-with-a-variety-of-bug-fixes

 

13:09

 

http://fortune.com/2016/12/14/apple-watch-watchos-update/

 

 

Well that Watch OS update was actually pulled shortly after it was released at least for Series 2 Watch owners - as there were reports from Series 2 owners of their watches being bricked.   

 

Apple said the following:

“A very small number of Apple Watch customers experienced an issue while installing watchOS 3.1.1, so as a precaution we’ve pulled back the software update. Any customers impacted should contact AppleCare, but no action is required if the update installed successfully. We are working on a fix for an upcoming software update,” 

 

On Apples website, users were instructed to force a restart by pressing down the side button and the Digital Crown and holding both down until it reset, but when they did that, if the problem still wasn’t fixed - the only suggestion was to take the bricked Watch to the nearest Apple Store.  Brilliant.

 

As always it is always best to wait before jumping in.  At this point - it seems safe to update to iOS 10.2 and also tvOS 10.1 - but For watchOS 3.1.1 - well it sounds like for at least series 2 owners that version is no longer available for updating to. 

 

I did update my original Apple watch to version 3.1.1 with no issues - but luckily did not get around to updating my wife’s series 2 watch.  Because again for her I always wait.  

 

14:59

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/14/apple-seeds-

ios-10-2-1-beta-1-to-developers/

 

 

And 2 days after iOS 10.2 gold master was released to the world - Apple released 10.2.1 Beta 1.  As with Any double dot update - it is mostly about squashing bugs.

 

Actually every post I read on 10.2.1 beta 1 says it is just about bug fixes - no one in any of those posts had found any changes or additions to the features.  

 

15:22 

 

Why not treat yourself to something special this Christmas - Something you can enjoy every night, something that will improve the quality of your sleep - I am of course talking about getting yourself a great Casper Mattress.   

 

Casper Mattresses are a mix of Latex foam and Memory foam. No noisy springs to be wake up your significant other when you get up in the middle of the night to sneak some holiday cookies.  Time Magazine even named it one of the best inventions of 2015.    

 

And with Casper you get a 100 day risk free trial period.  You don't like it you get your money back and they come and pick it back up and donate it to a charity.   

• Casper is an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price.

.   Twin Mattresses are just $500, they also have Twin XL for $600, Full for $750, Queen for $850 and then King and Cal King - for  $950.  That is less much much less than my iPad Pro setup.  And as I said you have 100 days to return it risk free. And if you go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code tii - you will save $50 off those prices -   Terms and Conditions Apply. 

 

This is an american made mattress with delivery right now for the US and Canada only and it is free delivery. And When said mattress is delivered - it is from UPS - in a squarish box that you think no way is there a mattress in there - But you get a cool little tool to cut open the package and the mattress opens up and expands to form.  It is really cool Just google Casper Mattress unboxing.  

 

Winter is coming and snuggling down with a thick blanket or two or three is made even better when the Mattress under those blankets is really comfortable.      

 

 

Again to Save $50 off of the prices I mentioned go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code t i i - all lower case on the promo code.  again casper dot com / tii - promo code tii to save $50 - thanks Casper for the great mattress and for sponsoring this show.            

 

 

17:20

 

http://fortune.com/2016/12/13/apple-airpods-on-sale/

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Todd_AirPods 

 

Thanks to Larry T and Richard E who sent in emails at 8:23 AM CT and 8:24 AM CT respectively on December 13 th saying the AirPods were for sale.  I was on early morning conference calls and did not see them until a little after 9:45 AM - and by 9:54 AM when I had placed my order and received my confirmation email - I missed the first group of AirPods that were shipping before Christmas.  Luckily I ordered them for me - but still it will be Jan 12th before I get mine. 

 

I did send out a push notification as soon as I heard - and depending on where you live that seems to have come just in time.  Here is one email I received: 

 

Hi Rob. 

I've just received my AirPods in the mail. I wanted to thank you for the notification in the Tii app as I would have missed out otherwise. It came through at 6:30am and I ordered them straight away. When I checked at 3pm that day shipping time was out to 4 weeks and by the next morning it was out to 6 weeks. 

Regards

Matt,

Adelaide, Australia 

 

19:33

 

http://betanews.com/2016/12/13/apple-airpods-sold-

out-wireless-headphones-christmas/

 

Well evidently - they did sell out quickly - and depending on where you lived - very very quickly. 

 

So if you were like me and received a Jan 12th or later delivery - but unlike me are looking at them as a gift for someone - what can you do?   Well this week you can camp out at a local apple store and hope to get really lucky.

 

According to Apple quote 

AirPods will be shipping in limited quantities at launch and customers are encouraged to check online for updates on availability and estimated delivery dates. Stores will receive regular AirPod shipments

unquote

 

It is either camping out in-front of an Apple store - or you could order them and print out the receipt and pit in a nice box.  Because - yes that always has the same impact as getting the physical device.  And no - cutting the wires off the current airpods and putting them in the box with the receipt is not going to make it any better. 

 

  

  

20:26

 

http://www.indabaa.com/how-to-pair-airpods-with-

iphone-ipad-apple-watch-mac-apple-tv/

 

So lets assume you are one of the lucky ones and you do get the AirPods - and you have multiple devices - maybe you want to pair them with your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac.  Very reasonable to have all those devices.  Is it possible to pair the same set of headphones to all 5 of those different devices.  Yes - Yes it is.  And there is a link in the shows notes for Ep 415 titled - How to Pair Apple AirPods with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV 

 

That will go over how to do this.  It is pretty easy for the iOS and Apple Watch.  And should be easy for the mac - but the Apple TV - that gets a little trickier.  But still doable. 

 

 

21:08

 

http://ww6w.idownloadblog.com/2016/12/15/apple-

airpods-69-replacement/

 

Now lets fast forward to oh the day after you get your Airpods. 

 

So what happens WHEN you loose one of the AirPods - well no problem says apple you can replace either one for JUST $69.  

 

But what happens WHEN you loose the Charging case.  No problem says Apple - you can replace it for JUST $69.

 

Because you know $69 + $69 + $69 equals the original $159 right. Wait I just went to check that on my Apple calculator app - and it must be broken because it says $69 + $69 + $69 = $207 - Yup my calculator must be broken that is $48 higher than it should be well either that or Apple is trying to get that 200+ Billion cash horde up to 250+ billion.

 

I just hope the AirPods come with a nutrition statement - as I have a feeling one of them will eventually end up in the belly of my French bull dog.  But seriously - what happens when stomach acid and Lithium ion batteries meet?  Any Vets want to chime in on this?  You know this is going to happen to more than a few people and their dogs.  

 

Give me a call 206-666-6364  - that’s 206-moon-dog - or send us an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com

 

 

22:40

 

http://digg.com/2016/apple-airpods-reviews

 

The reviews are coming in from the different press orgs out there.

 

Here are the last few lines from some of those reviews.

 

From MacWorld quote 

The three-button remote on wired earbuds is a much faster, easier way to control your music than double-tapping one ear and then trying to get Siri to do what you want. But I can’t help liking the AirPods—the cool design and powerful sound just keep me coming back. I just wish they had another gesture, or smarter/faster Siri, to be as convenient as what they’re replacing.

unquote

 

From Engadget

quote

If Apple had made the software and controls a little more flexible, this review might have taken a very different turn. If you're reading this, Apple, this was a solid first attempt. Don't give up on the concept, because I believe future AirPods could be great.

unquote

 

From Wired (which yes is a little ironic to do a review on wireless headphones - but I digress)

quote

All that said, I’m really looking forward to what the AirPods become. They have the potential to be the kind of project that goes from accessory or hobby to critical piece of Apple’s future. The AirPods, above all else, are Siri machines. And just like Siri, they have a bright future—and a seriously awkward present.

unquote

 

 

From CNET

quote

As proof of how more connected devices could glom onto your iCloud device world, AirPods show interesting promise. And they could be the type of always-in wearables to extend beyond the Apple Watch. But for now, they're mostly just small, nice wireless earphones that cost a lot and lack a good remote.

unquote

 

 

From Mashable - once I could past the pop ups / pop overs / pop unders and other annoying ads.  

 

quote

What I do know is that my fears of being laughed at on Broadway never materialized. The more I wore the AirPods, the more I enjoyed them and it occurred to me that the more people who bought them, wore them comfortably and enjoyed using them and even started singing their praises, the more public sentiment on the AirPods' look might shift.

 

 

after a commute through the city, a trek through a crowded Penn Station and a ride home on a busy train (the conductor noticed my iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, but didn't comment on the odd white devices hanging from my ears), I arrived home with the realization that opinions on Twitter are one thing, but reality may be another another. 

unquote

 

And now from those that kiss Apples ring - to those that have no skin in the game.

 

From Michael Polinske from the Tii G+ community

quote

Just opened my AirPods. They seem to stay in my ears quite well. Haven't tried walking around with them, but much better than the EarPods. Currently charging them because the case only had 10% and one of them only had like 75%. I'll let you know tomorrow after using them for a full day how it goes.

I noticed that it was automatically added to my MacBook and iPad though I only initially paired it to my iPhone.

So far I am impressed. I don't listen to music too much, but do listen to a lot of podcasts.

unquote

 

Then there is a Video of a guy running 10 kilometers with them in and they stayed in place.  Most of the reviews I am seeing with regards to them staying in your ears - say they do.

 

Congrats to all that received them already.  I am a good 3 weeks out before I see mine - SAD TROMBONE.

 

 

26:40

 

http://fortune.com/2016/12/16/nintendo-stock-super-mario-run/

 

 

From Myron Uecker on Google+

Quote 

Apple is really promoting Mario on iOS. I was in a local Apple Store today and every one of the employees were wearing Mario pins on their shirts.

unquote 

 

Yes folks - Super Mario Run is out and it is a hit - it has been the top free app and the top grossing app since its release.  How can it be both - simple - there are 3 free levels - and then if you want to unlock the rest of the levels - you need to pay $10. 

 

Both my boys really love it and both are bugging me for the $10 unlock.  Which I will do as a Christmas present for them.

 

We will talk more about this in a few minutes.

 

 

27:22

 

VOICEMAIL - Jeff_fdbk_bluetooth_issues

 

 

Hi Rob,

I heard him say having incoming calls and his iphone6s freeze up. I have an iPhone 6s Plus and had this same issue and I cleared network settings in reset settings.  I'm on T-Mobile it has not done it since I reset network settings. Hope it helps. 

Regards,

John Hullinger

 

 

Hi Rob - Just thought I’d mention a fun differentiator for the series 2… the digital crown can turn the brightness up really gradually. Apparently that’s not on the series 1 

I haven’t become an Apple Watch wearer yet - maybe someday.

regards

-Dan

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

You were discussing that the battery issues for the iPhone may be related to a software issue rather than a hardware problem. 

 

I found that i only have the issue when using the podcast app.  

 

When i get up early in the morning and do a update of the podcast list my phone shuts down and tells me to plug in the charger  because the battery is dead. Even if the charge was at 43% just before. 

When I plug it in my phone starts up and shows 43% and charges. 

I don't have this problem when it has been on the charger at night and is at 100%. 

(Even when no longer on the charger)

 

Maybe this can help your listeners resolve this issue. Or at least reproduce this problem. 

Regards,

Harald Heijmans

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Carl_Detroit_fdbk_random_shut_off_issue

 

 

32:46

 

https://plus.google.com/115348269522560425138/

posts/TCD17Ld5Q7r?sfc=true

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode that had lots of comments came from MYRON UECKER who posted the following       

 

quote 

For all those who just cannot wait, Mario is now on the App Store.

unquote

 

 

Caryl Goodman  replied

quote

I never played this game. But I did download it!!! Gotta see what everyones talking about!!!!!!!

unquote

 

BARRY SMITHERMAN replied 

quote

It's fun, but not 9.99 fun. I really appreciate pay once and play forever games, but a 10'er is a lot for this.

unquote 

 

APPLE DYSTOPIA replied 

quote

+barry smitherman $9.99 for that?!? It's an auto run game, all you can do is jump. Kind of boring. I agree, too much, but the Mario brand will probably attract a lot of customers. I'm sure they researched that price.

unquote 

 

 

FRANCISCO TAPIA replied 

quote

+barry smitherman it's perfectly fine, the animations are fantastic! These take time to build and they are extremely polished!

 

+Apple Dystopia Mario games may not be for all, but it's more than just a run and jump. There are multiple actions such as the hurdle over turtles/ toads. The 9.99 unlocks the additional worlds all without ads. I grew up with Nintendo so I really enjoy the playfulness of the game.

unquote 

 

 

MYRON UECKER replied 

quote

This game reminds me of the Rayman series, which are also well made but limited on iOS.

unquote 

 

 

BARRY SMITHERMAN replied 

quote

It's worth it for people who are into that type of game I guess. The animations are good, but the sounds and music are awesome. Still, I would personally get bored of it way before I felt like I got my money's worth.

 

 

 

unquote 

 

 

FRANCISCO TAPIA replied 

quote

When you consider that you pay between $35 to $45 for a Nintendo 3DS game, $10 is a bargain.

You do get lots of levels, amazing sound and graphics, hands down better than any .99 cent game of course if you don't care for runner games, I understand you not liking it.

not long ago I bought the Formula 1 game as well for 9.99 I love that I don't have to wait for paid periods that encourage me to not play (ala RealRacing i'm looking at you!) I much rather pay for a fully working game so I can play when I have time, instead of getting gimped

unquote 

 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

35:49

 

http://www.applemust.com/how-to-use-apples-new-

icloud-calendar-anti-spam-tools/

 

 

We talked about the iCloud Calendar spamming going on the last couple of episodes.  

 

Apple has some new Anti-spam tools available.

 

According to Johnny Evans - who wrote a post - How to use Apple’s new iCloud Calendar anti-spam tools 

 

Quote 

 

The tool becomes visible when an iCloud user receives an unsolicited calendar invite from a sender who is not known as a contact within their contacts database. You can then double-click the event and report is as junk.

 

Here’s how to do it:

 

1. Select the offending invitation in iCloud Calendar online

• 2. Double-click the event
• 3.  A new window opens in which you’ll see the ‘Report Junk’ option
• 4. Tap this and a window appears to confirm this is what you want to do or tap ‘Not Junk’ if you’ve made an error

unquote

 

 

37:07

 

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39:11

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/

id1130498044?mt=8

 

http://www.imangoss.net/2016/12/Apple-

support-app-by-apple.html

 

Quote Need help? Apple Support app is your personalized guide to the best options from Apple. Find answers with articles tailored to your products and questions. Call, chat or email with an expert right away, or schedule a callback when it’s convenient. Get a repair at an Apple Store or a nearby Apple Authorized Service Provider. Apple Support is here to help.

unquote

 

That is the description from the new Apple Support App. 

 

This is one of those apps that should just be default and built in to the OS as a native app.  If you have not downloaded this yet - you should do so post haste. 

 

It is of course free - and surprisingly works for iOS devices running iOS 9 or later.  

 

The app was originally available in the Netherlands and Italy - and is now available in the US.  It will be rolling out to more countries in the near future. 

 

 

40:06

 

http://boingboing.net/2016/12/07/the-kickstarted-

pebble-smartwa.html

 

We talked on the last episode about the rumor about Pebble being acquired by Fitbit - and it was pretty much a done deal - well rumor is no more.  

 

It has been confirmed by both parties and more than an acquisition - it seems to be more of a fire sale. 

 

So the worst of the rumors was true.  Fitbit gets some of the pebble engineers and the software and intellectual properties - but the rest - the hardware - that seems to be dead. 

 

If you are a pebble fan and want to read about what the heck happened - there is a great article from Backchannel that goes over it in detail - talking to the CEO of Pebble. 

 

If you are someone that is currently funding their most recent kickstarter project - The Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Core have both been canceled - and  backers from Kickstarter and those who pre-ordered will be receiving full refunds over the next 4-8 weeks with no actions required. Anyone who pre-ordered a Pebble 2 smartwatch and was not charged for it will also have their orders canceled.

 

From Pebble themselves:

quote

• - Pebble is no longer promoting, manufacturing, or selling any devices.
• - Pebble devices will continue to work as normal. No immediate changes to the Pebble user experience will happen at this time.
• - Pebble functionality or service quality may be reduced in the future.
• - Warranty support is no longer available for Pebble watches. How-to information and troubleshooting can still be found on our Support page and in the Pebble Forum.

unquote

 

And you can find more info from Pebble by looking for the link titled - Pebble’s next step - in the show notes for ep 415

 

It is clear the Apple watch had a lot to do with the demise of the Pebble - and for that I am sad.  I really liked my Pebble - and in some ways it was better than the Apple watch - at least in terms of Battery life.  I talked before on this show - that depending on what you wanted a smartwatch for - the pebble was in some cases the better choice. 

 

I am again sad for this news.  To those who remained loyal to Pebble - you have my condolences.  

 

https://backchannel.com/the-real-story-behind-pebbles-

demise-303802a7afaa?mbid=synd_digg#.kbf4h5ukm

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/07/pebble-acquired-by-fitbit/

 

https://blog.getpebble.com/2016/12/07/fitbit/

 

 

 

42:21

 

http://www.inferse.com/44183/26-android-mobiles-

including-lenovo-factory-malware/

 

Thanks to all that sent in this next article. And this one goes under - I am sure glad I have an iOS smartphone category.

 

It seems that brand spanking new Android handsets might have malware pre-installed at the factory.  This according to the Antivirus company Doctor Web.  Malware has been found to be pre-installed in the firmware of dozens of cheap android handsets right out of the box.  

 

While most of those discovered do come from low-end devices from companies most no one has heard of - at least two of the handsets came from Lenovo.  

 

One way to reduce the stress level Android users have about their phone getting infected with Malware - is to just infect it before they get it - then they will not have to worry about getting infected for the first time.  Brilliant !!

 

 

43:08 

 

VOICEMAIL - Gary_fdbk_10_1_1_issues 

 

 

Rob, 

I, like you, have the iPhone 7+ jet black & bought the bumpies. I love the practicality and show-off color ... but ... the iPhone without a case is slippery as a greased pig. Do you or the listeners have solutions?

Regards,

Rich

 

 

Hi Rob,

 

In response to the caller regarding being able to pause audio when your iPhone is inside the armband I have 2 ideas to get around this issue without buying a different band. 

 

First, I would say that instead of using the home button to wake the phone, grab the side of the phone to depress the wake/sleep button. This does not need skin contact to wake the screen. You then can tap the pause icon.

 

Second, I would try and use headphones with the controls either on the cord or the headphones themselves. Earpods work great for this and they came with your phone.

Regards, 

Jim

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Ben_CA_Fdbk_issue_armband_fingerbrint

 

 

48:51

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1483155071/moonlite-

a-bedtime-story-projector-for-your-mobile

 

 

For Kickstarter projects - we have two this week.

 

The first one is called - Moonlite - a bedtime story projector for your mobile phone. 

 

This one had a goal of 20k - and has raised over 100k and counting. 

 

You have until Jan 12th 6:27 PM CT to fund this one.

 

So what is Moonlite.

 

Well according to the site

 

quote

Imagine projecting your child's favorite bedtime story onto the ceiling or wall while they are snuggling in bed with you. Moonlite makes bedtime stories come to life, with full HD story images and in-app sound effects to make the reading experience immersive and magical for children.

unquote

 

Simple put - it uses the light from your iPhone to power the projector - and you have disc that you turn to have different image you project on the ceiling or wall that go along with the story you are reading.  

 

The starter pack is $35.  Pricing goes up from there - with more stories and additional units.  The $65 Super Value Pack gets you 1 moonlite device and all 7 story reels.  

 

They are showing an April 2017 ship date.  

 

This looks like a great one for anyone with toddlers and young children.

 

Search for Moonlite - one word spelled - m o o n  l i t e - at kickstarter.com or in the show notes for ep 415 at today in iOS dot com. 

 

 

50:14

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wiplabs/idockall-

2-true-one-hand-undocking-with-a-twist

 

I mentioned two projects and the second one is called 

iDockALL2 - true one hand undocking with a twist

 

This one had a goal of $10k and has raised over 17k.  So congrats.  This one you only have until Dec 22nd at 9:59 AM CT to fund - so snap snap.

 

From the description

quote

One hand undocking, works with all iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Release system allows continuous charging!  The iDockAll 2 is very easy to use: secure it to your desk and the sticky pad will allow a true one hand undocking experience. The special cable head that we have designed tilts back and forth in the dock allowing the docking of practically any Smart Phone or Tablet. If you pull your phone straight up, it detaches from the dock. If you move your phone back first, and then pull up, the head is released. This means you can keep using your phone without interrupting the charge. Perfect if you're low on battery!

unquote

 

Pricing on this is $29 and they say it will ship in April 2017

 

You can find more on this one by searching for idockall2 - one word at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for ep 415.

 

51:34

 

Hi Rob,

Say "Merry Christmas, Siri!" :)

And a blessed and Merry Christmas to you and your family! :)

 

Btw... I LOVED Porter's game review! PLEASE  have him on the show more!!!! He's awesome!!!

Thanks for all you do!

Regards,

- Tammy 

 

Hi Tammy - thanks for the suggestion - 

 

Ep 415 - Ask Siri - Merry Christmas Siri 

 

Bonus - Ask Siri - What do you want for Christmas Siri 

 

 

Happy Holidays. Next Episode 

 

 

53:26

 

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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 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.   

  

 

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54:22 

 

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OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 414

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank KARTHIK for sending in the music you hear in the background. KARTHIK wrote: 

 

Hi Rob,

I am submitting my song Dinosaur to play on the show. This song was created completely using the apps GarageBand and Auto-Tune Mobile on my iPad Air 2. My vocals were recorded using an Apogee MiC Digital Microphone which I purchased from the Apple Store. The song is dedicated to my daughter who is also my #1 fan.

 

To find more of my music please check out SoundCloud.com/RXtracks

 

Regards,

KARTHIK M

SONG_DINOSAUR

 

Thanks KARTHIK for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank JOHN for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  JOHN wrote the following:

 

Hi Rob,

I used SnapSeed to create & tune the image then overlay the branding text, and tweak the image further with filters. I wanted to see how far I could take it with a single App - and SnapSeed is pretty full featured with a nice intuitive interface to make a lot of powerful image tools easy to use.

Thanks

John Poser 

 

 

Thanks JOHN, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see JOHN'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 414 - 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.  

 

 

02:30

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote -- quote 

“‘iPhone Killer’ BlackBerry 10 is here: iPhone is Dead!

Emotions run high as BlackBerry 10 smartphones Q10 and Z10 make their debuts” UNQUOTE

Bob Brown, InfoWorld, 30 January 2013

 

That is something I would expect from Bobby Brown the singer - not some bloke from InfoWorld.  Just Sayin

 

 

02:55

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 413 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The Apps  - SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard  and    - MYCARDLISTS.  Promo Codes for System UTIL Dashboard  have already been given out -  but If you are interested in winning a promo code for MyCardLists  or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 413

 

 

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.  

 

 

03:42

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-10.2-beta-4-download-

now-available/

 

Apple went and released two new beta’s last week - on Monday they released iOS 10.2 Beta 4 and then at the end of the week they released iOS 10.2 Beta 5. 

 

While one more beta was thought possible - no one was predicting two more beta’s in one week for iOS 10.2. 

 

With Beta 4 - it was mostly you guessed it about squashing bugs.  Actually I could not find any articles that talked about any new features found in Beta 4 vs Beta 3. 

 

04:12

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/02/apple-

seeds-ios-10-2-beta-5/

 

 

And with beta 5 - it is the same as with beta 4 - bug squashing seems to be all anyone is reporting.

 

Some are saying Beta 5 is the Gold master version that will go out to the public - and the GM version of iOS 10.2 is likely going out this week.  

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/download-apple-releases-

ios-10.2-beta-5/

 

 

04:29 

 

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/05/ios-10-2-beta-6-

out-for-developers-and-public-testers-now/

 

 

And another first for Apple - they released Beta 6 on Monday the 5th.  That means 3 betas in 8 days - that is a new record for Apple. Anyone saying they predicted betas 4,5 and 6 in an 8 day window is full of it.  This was really a unique situation.  

 

What is new in Beta 6 vs beta 5 - well that is hard to say - because most people were still trying to find anything new in Beta 5 vs beta 4.  Safe to say beta 6 is about bug squashing and optimization.   Beta 5 actually ran pretty well for me over the weekend with the exception of one issue and that being  the home button would not always wake up the phone and I would have to hit the power button.  I have not seen that issue since I updated to Beta 6.  So maybe that was the one key bug they squashed.  

 

Both Devs and public beta testers can get iOS 10.2 beta 6 - but hurry because Apple could release beta 7 tomorrow or maybe this will be the one that becomes the gold master.  

 

 

06:00

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/06/tvos-10-1-beta-5/

 

Apple also updated tvOS 10.1 to beta 5.  I have not talked much about this - but it seems likely before the next episode tvOS 10.1 will launch - and the biggest additions are the TV App Apple recently announced and single sign on - which is great as it unlocks all the apps your cable provider allows for.  So no more going through the CBS app getting the code from your computer and unlocking and then the NBC app and getting the code from your computer and unlocking and the AMC app and so on and so on.   

 

These are both very nice additions for the Apple TV and I am looking forward to updating once this goes gold master.  Updating to Apple TV’s right away is typically ok - it is not something you normally need for work.  That said the Wife will not let me run beta software on our Apple TV’s.   

 

 

07:04

 

https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6s-unexpectedshutdown/

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/01/apple-iphone-

6s-battery-replacement-serial-number/

 

VOICEMAIL - Tom_NJ_iPhone6S battery

 

 

Apple has a tool where you can enter in your Serial number for your iPhone 6S to see if it is eligible for a new battery.  This relates to the unexpected shut down issue.  

 

Apple is still saying it is just a small number of iPhone 6S models that were manufactured between Sept and Oct 2015 that have the faulty battery.  And these battery issues are the opposite of Samsungs where they went boom - Apples batteries just go completely inactive.  

 

 

 

From Jack Reeder in the Tii Google+ community:

 

Quote

For the record, yesterday I was driving with Apple maps. At 50% power the phone shut down. I could not restart until I got home and plugged it into power. It showed 44% when it powered up. I'm in line for the 6s battery replacement. They said it will be on the store in 2-3 weeks. I will then bring in phone. If battery replacement works we're done. If it doesn't they will give me a new phone. They ordered both the battery and the new phone at the same time.

unquote

 

10:49

 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-store-workers-

getting-frustrated-190720169.html

 

There are reports that Apple Stores are being inundated with customer complaints with regards to devices shutting down early when the battery is showing around 30% or more left - according to some Apple store employees according to Business Insider. 

 

Apple keeps stating that this issue is just per the iPhone 6S and just a small number - however according to Business Insider Apple Store Employees are saying the issue is actually very common and it is more than just the iPhone 6S.   

 

I personally can say my Son’s iPhone 5S has had this issue since updating to iOS 10.    

 

It is also being reported by one Apple Genius that there weren’t enough batteries on hand to handle all the requests for replacements.   

 

It really does look like there is more here then Apple is letting on. 

 

 

11:46

 

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ios-10-1-1-update-causing-

iphone-battery-drain-1594001

 

And for the most part Apple is saying it is a hardware issue - but that is not what it appears to be when you look at the reports.  It looks to be an iOS 10 issue.   

 

 

There are some posts / reports coming out now that say iOS 10.1.1 software in particular is part of the issue.   

 

I wonder if all of these releases of 3 betas in 8 days are also focused on this issue.   

 

I will be updated my son’s iPhone 5S to the new Beta 6 and will see what happens. Right now it is fully charged.   

 

I will see later on how it is doing.  

 

 

From Mark Jarvis in the Tii Google+ community  

 

quote 

I have an iPhone 6s and it is probably entitled to a battery swap, but I believe the problem is software! It only started happening since the ios version 10 happened. Why aren't Apple doing something about it?

unquote  

 

 

13:50

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/11/17Free-Hour-

of-Code-Workshops-December-5-through-11-at-

Every-Apple-Store.html

 

It might be too late for some of you when you hear this - but Apple from Dec 5th to Dec 11th is having their Free hour of Code Workshops at all 487 apple retail stores worldwide. 

quote Among the most popular events at the Apple Store®, Hour of Code workshops teach the basics of computer science with Code.org’s programming tutorials. Apple and Code.org share the goal of giving every student the opportunity to learn computer science.  unquote

 

A big part of this years hour of code will include an introduction to Swift playgrounds.  Which you have heard me sing the praises of earlier this year.  

 

Again this is running from December 5th to December 11th - and is geared towards kids - so check your local Apple store to see it is not too late this year.

 

14:35

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/11/30/tim-cook-airpods-email/

 

One thing you are not yet too late for is the Apple Air Pods - as well they are still not for sale.  Despite lots of rumors for the past 6 weeks that it was going to be tomorrow whenever today was during that 6 weeks.  But tomorrow has yet to come for the AirPods - but one rumor posted up on MacRumors - is from a supposed email exchange with Tim cook and an average joe consumer.   

 

Joe Consumer wrote to Tim quote  

 "Give us a release date. I really bought in to the wireless vision you painted. Now I'm stuck waiting with my EarPods but can't charge my 7 at the same time which I need to do at work. Let us know if it's a month or 6 months, because then I'll just buy some other wireless headphones.” 

unquote

 

Tim replied back with quote 

"Thanks for your note. Sorry for the delay---we are finalizing them and I anticipate we will begin to ship over the next few weeks."

unquote 

 

MacRumors says the email headers look legit - but yeah faking that is not tuff.  And Mac Rumors pretty much says as much. 

 

Said email exchange happened the last week of November. 

 

So that means Tomorrow could actually be tomorrow or maybe the next day or the day after that or - well - look for a push notification from the Tii App when the AirPods finally go on sale.  Hopefully they will be here in time to make a nice Christmas gift.   

 

15:57

 

And speaking of Gifts - A perfect gift for a man in your life is Harry’s razors.  I love my Harry’s razors - they are with out a doubt the absolutely best razors I have ever used at any price level.  

 

and Harrys just sent over a great limited edition Holiday Shave kit - that Looks great and is filled with great stuff.  

 

o It has a Midnight blue chrome razor handle (which you can get engraved with initials)

 

o 3 of Harry’s German-engineered  5-blade cartridges that again provide the best shave I have ever had.  

 

o The Foaming shave gel that smells amazing

 

o and a Beautifully designed gift box.

 

o and all of this for just $30 and if you use promo code tii - that brings the price down to $25 if you are a first time customer.

 

Go to Harrys.com right now to get this limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, and don’t forget to enter promo code Tii at checkout for $5 off. 

 

• If you haven’t heard of them before, Harry's was started by two best friends – Jeff and Andy – who were fed up with being overcharged for razors, so they started their own razor company to give people what they deserve: a great shave at a fair price. 

 

▪ They also offer handles and sets starting at just $10 bucks if you haven’t tried Harry’s for yourself!

 

• If you are looking to send a Harrys kit as a gift this year remember Free shipping ends on December 9^th, so ACT NOW.  Go to Harrys.com right now to get a limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, and don’t forget to enter code Tii at checkout for $5 off.  That’s Harrys.com, with promo code Tii.

 

17:31

 

VOICEMAIL - Apple_Watch_series_1or2 

 

 

Rob

Regarding the listener who noticed the Apple Clock App no longer displays seconds - and a desire to set clocks to the actual second...

 

 

My suggestion is to skip adding another "uni-tasker" App to your home screen. I use a website: time.is

 

 

It is mobile friendly and displays exact time with running seconds. You can use the Safari app and keep the page in your timeline without adding another icon. But if you like one-touch access then you can add that page to the home screen. 

 

 

As always- keep the good work going with all things iOS...

Cheers,

PaulG in Lawrenceville

 

 

Hi Rob,

 Enjoy the show as always.

 My favorite clock app is Grand Clock by Ansette LLC. This universal app gives you the look and sound of a grandfather clock.

 Visually, you can zoom in on the face of the clock, including second hand, or zoom out to see the whole clock including swinging pendulum. 

 My favorite aspect is the sound. When the app is focused you hear the ticking of a real grandfather clock. The developer says all sounds are recordings of a real grandfather clock and they certainly sound that way. I hate the ticking of a cheap plastic clock. Also, you can have the app sound chimes (or in my case just gongs) on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. You can also set a schedule to have it keep quiet at night.

 The app costs $.99 and there is an in app purchase for additional chimes but I do not think they are at all necessary.

 Hth

Kevin Barry

 

 

 

Hey Rob

Thank Bruce for his instructions on how to delete those calendar spammers. I swear I was getting like 5 new one a day. 

Love the show.  Keep up the great work. 

Roy

 

VOICEMAIL - Calendar_Spam_Workaround       

 

 

22:55

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/107722079381586985625/

posts/ejBiMkncEMf?cfem=1

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode that had lots of comments came from Patrick McCann who posted the following       

 

quote 

I forget the name of the caller from the last episode who brought this up, but yesterday I did receive a Spam calendar invite.

I showed my wife and we were able to create another calendar from our mac and delete it without notifying the sender.

I however couldn't figure out how to do this from my phone.

Does anyone know how from your iPhone or does this have to be done from a mac or PC?

unquote

 

 

Ken Ostrander replied

quote

The same thing happened to me, I saw the post as well, irritating as heck

https://astralbodi.es/2016/11/25/preventing-

spam-icloud-calendar-invites/

unquote

And then Ken gave a link to an Article on how to Prevent Spam iCloud Calendar Invites.

 

Barry Smitherman replied 

quote

I  sure hope apple addresses this soon. It seems like more and more people are talking about it. 

unquote 

 

Patrick McCann replied back saying

quote

The solution was actually posted by Ken Ostrander earlier today.

You have to log into iCloud.com from a web browser (used my mac for this, not phone) and change the setting in your calendar from there

unquote

 

And then Patrick added a link to a youtube video to help on this.  

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

https://astralbodi.es/2016/11/25/preventing-

spam-icloud-calendar-invites/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5JJii269Y0

 

 

24:42

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/05/icloud-web-apps-and-account-sign-in-experiencing-system-outages

 

I know one of the arguments against needing the largest storage or large storage is you can store a lot in iCloud.  Which can be fine as long as you have a good internet connection and you know iCloud is working. Which for part of December 5th it was not.  If you were having issues with iCloud on the 5th it was not you it was Apple.  

 

I know this first hand because I have one spread sheet I keep up on iCloud and edit from multiple devices all the time.  And I ran into this issue mid stream working on it.  

 

Luckily I had other things to work on during the outage - but if it was a time I needed it ASAP - it would have been really frustrating.  This Teaches me to pull an off line copy of that spread sheet each week just in case and reminds me once again why I like to have large storage devices.  

 

26:30

 

https://www.theinformation.com/fitbit-to-buy-pebble

 

All of you that have a pebble - some sad news - FitBit is buying Pebble and supposedly phasing it out - this according to an article on The Information - which was widely re-reported. 

 

It was purchased for a quote small amount unquote.

 

According to The article the deal will have Pebble and its products closed down over time - with Fitbit really doing the acquisition for assets which include intellectual property and software.

 

In 2015 watch maker Citizen was supposedly trying to purchase Pebble for $740 million.  The deal fell through.  Then before the Pebble 2 launched - Intel made an offer for $70 million - The CEO of Pebble refused both offers sources say.  Sources are now saying the current deal was for between $34 and $40 million barely covering their debts.  

 

It is sad news - I really liked my Pebble watch.  We still have it and my kids use it now.  

 

Some will say it was the Apple watch that killed Pebble - others will say it is a tanking in the Smartwatch market.

 

I would say it really is about smartwatch sales tanking for any smartwatch not called the Apple Watch. 

 

In any case good bye Pebble it was nice knowing you - say hello to Blackberry, Rio and the Nomad Jukebox when you get to that Tech Pasture in the sky.

 

 

28:02

 

http://fortune.com/2016/12/01/apple-google-maps-drone/

 

Thanks to Dr. John for this next one.

 

Remember when tech futurists thought the sky would be full of Drones delivering packages from Amazon.  Well now it looks like those drones might actually be working for Apple and there trying to Make Apple Maps Better.

 

Seem Apple secured approval from the FAA to use drones to capture photos, videos and other traffic data according to Bloomberg.

 

They feel that Drones could replace lots of the Minivans Apple currently uses to collect Street data.

 

Look up in the sky - is it a bird - is it a plane - is it underdog -  nope it just a little ole lovable Apple Drone.  

 

 

28:36

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/30/technology/

android-phones-infected/index.html

 

CNN had one of those - I am glad I do an iOS podcast articles.  It was titled - Nearly One Million Android Phones infected by Hackers.

 

According to the article 

quote 

Hackers have gained access to more than 1.3 million Google accounts -- emails, photos, documents and more -- by infecting Android phones through illegitimate apps.

unquote

 

To which Google confirmed to CNN the nature and extent of the problem.

 

So basically they said - yup - sounds about right.

 

What I love about this hack however is what the infected devices and by devices I mean Android Phones.  

Quote 

Infected Android smartphones begin to install other, legitimate Android apps -- then rate them highly. This fraudulently inflates their reputation,

unquote

 

So if you download an android app in an unofficial app store and it infects your android device - your android device then goes and starts downloading apps from the legit app store and gives them higher ratings.  BRILLIANT.

 

Google has stated they removed Apps they found to benefit from this.  But what if the hackers were actually counting on that - and they would boost the app that is a competitor of the app they are working for - then the competitors app gets removed clearing the path for their real client to benefit.  I mean it is possible right.  

 

Looking at some of 85+ apps found and removed a few were: 

 

memory booster

memory booste

Memory Booster

System Booster

Minibooster

phone booster

1. Seems if like they might be boosting multiple apps with similar features.  Nice End game Hackers. 

 

In any case yup - glad I do an iOS podcast. 

 

 

 

30:28

 

http://venturebeat.com/2016/12/05/android-nougat-

hits-0-4-adoption-after-3-months/

 

 

Speaking Android - Androids latest OS is version - 7.0 and has the nick name - Nougat. 

 

My dyslexia was kicking in and I kept reading it as Naught - not Nougat - I even said to myself why did Google go away from Candy names that is strange - then I finally - and I mean as in last month finally realized it was Nougat not Naught.   And well I was initially thinking it was my dyslexia that caused the name issue that is until I saw what Nougat’s adoption rate has been.  It was released in August 2016 before iOS 10 which was released in September 2016.  

 

iOS 10.x has an adoption rate of over 63 % at the end of November 2016 according to Apple.  

 

Nougat has an adoption rate in the beginning of December 2016 of 0.4% - and if you rounded it to no decimal places - that would be 0% . 

 

So maybe Naught was actually the correct way to read Nougat after all.   

 

At least for the mean time I can keep calling it Android Naught.   

 

 

31:31 

 

VOICEMAIL - Chris_DeBro_issues_with_256GB 

 

A quick tip for those running iOS 10.  If you are ever in the Message app and typing a message and go from portrait to landscape mode and you get that screen where you can do handwriting.  But you really just wanted the keyboard an wish it would stop giving your the handwriting option.  Simple enough - in the lower right tap the keyboard and back to keyboard you go - with the lower right now having a button to handwriting.  So going forward you will have the keyboard back as default. My son was asking how to get rid of that - so figured others would have that question as well and I can’t see I ever talked about it on the show before.  

 

 

DISNEY TRIP - WAITING IN LINE  

 

 

Hi Rob, 

Love the show. Weird stuff on a recent trip to Paris. My SE iPhone was in my shirt pocket and off. Over 2-3 days when I opened it, the phone was in delete app mode. 

 

I cancelled each time, but noticed that at least 5 apps HAD been deleted and most were Apple apps. 

 

Maps, Video, and Podcast were removed and I never gave ok. I had to reinstall after I figured out they were gone.

 

Just curious how this could happen.

Regards,

Tom

 

VOICEMAIL -  RON_NM_review_CaseLogic 

 

 

35:52

 

Last year for Christmas I gave my Parents Boll & Branch sheets - that right there should tell you what I think of Boll & Branch and my Parents love their sheets.  And me and the Wife love the Boll & Branch sheets and towels.  They have the best Cotton Products Period as I have been telling you for well over a year now.   

 

And you know what makes a great holiday gift - Warm Flannel sheets from Boll and Branch or maybe a Cable Knit Scarf or an Origami Infinity Scarf, or a nice Throw blanket.  Boll & Branch makes it easy to find the right gift for your parents or your significant other or anyone 

 

And All of the Boll and Branch products are made from 100% organic cotton - because organic cotton is incredibly soft.   

 

Right now you can get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll at Branch dot com, with promo code TII. 

 

Again that is Boll and Branch Dot Com.  Promo code TII.

 

Their sheets are only sold online at boll and branch dot com - you can’t buy them in any stores.  That is how they keep the pricing low and free of markups.  And they stand behind their sheets as well - giving you 30 nights to try them out - if you are not thrilled just send them back for a refund.   

 

This Year Don’t wait until it is too late go right now and get some of your holiday shopping done with Boll & Branch.  

 

get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII.

 

 

38:45

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/590415795/the-

perfect-iphone-case-extra-battery-extra-memory

 

This week for a kickstarter project I had a few of you send in this one.  It is called Perfect iPhone Case - Extra Battery, Extra Memory & More 

 

Umm - Yeah - nice pithy name.  

 

This one has a goal of $30k - it has raised $10k and has until Friday December 30th at 12:00 PM CT to get the other $20k.

 

They have versions of this case for iPhone 6, 6S, 6+, 6S+ and 7 and 7+

 

What does said case do - well a few key things.

 

1. Extends your battery life by up to 2X.

 

2. It adds external storage - either 64 GB or 128 GB of extra storage.

 

3. It has a headphone jack - for the iPhone 7 and 7+ versions.

 

Pricing starts at $80 for the 64GB version and $100 for the $128 GB version.  Pricing is very nice for what you get - but those prices are the super early bird pricing - so don’t delay.  

 

If this sounds like something that you are interested in - look for  

quote Perfect iPhone case unquote in kickstarter.com or in the show notes for ep 414

 

 

40:02

 

https://www.twelvesouth.com/store/product/new-mac-candle

 

The craziest Christmas present I saw this year is the New Mac Candle.  

 

And burning this candle it is supposed to give off the scent of a new Mac.  Which evidently is a mix of Mint, Peach, Basil, Lavender, Mandarin and Sage. 

 

Right now it is out of stock.  It is $24 and there will be a link to it at twelvesouth.com

 

If you can’t wait for them to get back in stock right now they do have in stock the New Samsung Candles  - when you burn those - it just smells like your house is on fire mixed with the smell of the rubber gloves the TSA agents wear.  

 

Oh come on  - how could I not go there.

 

40:46

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MAF6wSKVjw

 

One of the benefits of this podcast is when the kids want an app - I can just email the devs and get a promo code.  So they don’t have to spend their money.  It is my way of showing off to my Kids. Besides if you work in a bakery you bring home doughnuts for your kids, If you are a cop well you bring him doughnuts for your kids.  And if you do an iOS podcast - you don’t get doughnuts you get apps.

 

But I need to teach the kids there is always a price - and one game my Kids received a promo code for in October and they are still playing is Toca Kitchen 2.  First - here is the Review from my youngest son - Porter. 

 

VOICEMAIL - Toca Kitchen 2

 

But hey both kids are playing this game - and Henry put together a screen cast video of him playing Toca Kitchen 2 - which he uploaded to his youtube channel.  Link in the show notes to that video review.  

 

Thanks to the devs for the promo code - and for my son’s for doing their reviews.  And again both are still playing the app almost 2 months later - that means it is a good app.

 

 

44:03

 

VOICEMAIL - Gil_Boston_issue_skin_to_homebutton 

 

Hi, Rob, 

About eight years ago I wrote you about my iPhone 3 (yes, 3). It was after the iPhone 4 came out and you encouraged me to upgrade my phone. 

 

Well, I went Android instead (bigger screen, more flexibility, etc.) and my Samsung was OK. I dropped it two stories while trying to go out on the roof of the Montgomery County courthouse (I'm a reporter). I used my insurance to have it replaced and finally, the charging port went bad on my second Samsung. 

 

About that time Samsung pulled the Note 7 and a few reports hinted the same issue could affect other smartphones. OK, I was not a fan boy so I started looking again at the iPhone. 

 

I didn't want to go with the iPhone 7 and found a great deal on an iPhone 6 SE at AT&T. I love it! Glad to be back and last night subscribed to your podcast once again. 

 

Thanks for all you do. 

Regards,

Frank Phillips

 

Reporter

The Brazil Times

Brazil, Indiana

 

 

Hi Rob, 

My Apple Watch (Gen 1) was bricked by Watch OS 3.1. The watch had Apple Care. 

 

When I took the watch to my local Apple Store; they would not swap it out but instead sent it to their local repair depot with an expected turnaround of 5-10 days. Unlike iPhones that can be swapped out when required, apparently Apple Watches aren't. That surprised me, and the Apple employee sheepishly agreed with my disappointment. So, I'm out a week without my watch all because of the update. 

 

Just wanted you to know this policy (if you didn't already). 

Regards,

PR

 

 

48:31

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_issue_still_with_new_6SPlus 

 

 

Hi Rob 

I have a question or rather a problem with voicemail on my iPhone. I have an iPhone 7 with iOS 10.1.1 on Verizon. My problem is that I get my voicemail and when I tap on the voicemail to listen to it will attempt to start play the voicemail and then stop or it will start playing the voicemail and then stop after a few seconds.  I have reset network settings and also restarted my phone which did not solve the problem. Have you or any of your listeners had a similar it and if so what did they do to fix it. Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Howard

 

 

53:06 

 

Ep 414 - Ask Siri - What's your sign?

 

 

53:34

 

Thanks again to Boll & Branch for sponsoring this episode - Folks go right now to Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII. to get $50 OFF the nicest sheets and cotton products you have ever owned with free shipping to boot.     

   

 

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 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.   

  

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.   

 

54:34 

 

Today's episode is again brought to you by Harry's, right now you can get a limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, by going to harrys dot com and using promo code TII at checkout for $5 off.  

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included.  

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App. 

 

Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different.  

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 413

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank BRUCE for sending in the music you hear in the background. BRUCE wrote: 

 

Hi Rob

 

Here is a song I made back in 2014 using an iPad Air and the GarageBand app  it is called Waves

 

Regards,

Bruce

SONG_Waves

 

Thanks BRUCE for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank STEVEN for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  STEVEN wrote the following:

 

Hi Rob, 

I took this photo with my iPhone 7 Plus using portrait mode and used Over to add TII. 

Hope you like it. Keep up the great work!

Regards, 

Steven Lue

 

Thanks STEVEN, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see STEVEn'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 413 - 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.  

 

 

01:47

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“Sorry Apple, the BlackBerry Z10 Is Hotter Than the iPhone” unquote

Jesus Diaz, Gizmodo, 28 January 2013

 

Seems someone at Gizmodo was a little too biased after Apple banned them from events.  Either that or Mr. Diaz was just really clueless.  

 

02:15

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 412 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App  - DUMBER LEAGUE    -   If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 412

 

This week we have promo codes for a couple of apps - The first App is  - SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard  

 

Here is the review from the devs:

 

Quote 

Greetings from the AppHome dev team.

Today we’re proudly presenting you with our app “SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard”.

SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard provides effective battery,memory and network monitoring for your iPhone and Apple watch.Its simple and elegant interface makes everything super easy and crystal clear.

 

Check your Real time active/inactive memory with visual status display. Display detailed network info like sent/received data or connection speed.Get easily managable battery maintenance alert,alarms and notifications.Also you get a 3d touch enabled quick action menu for you convenience.With all these and more ,get stylish visual representation of you device at any given moment and become the true master of your device.

 

Thanks for hearing us out .Hope to see you folks join our community of over  1.6 million people.

UNQUOTE

 

 

Well thanks to the Devs for their Review of THEIR App - SYSTEM UTIL Dashboard  and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put SYSTEM in the subject line.    The promo codes are only good to Nov 30th - so I will be sending these out before Thanksgiving. 

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/system-util-dashboard/

id578119993?mt=8

 

 

We also have promo codes for the App MYCARDLISTS - one word. Here is the review from the dev:

 

PLAY PROMO MYCARDLISTS

 

Well thanks to the Devs for their review of their App -  MYCARDLISTS and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put LISTS in the subject line.    

 

As Always - just send in one email for one specific APP.  If you send in multiple emails or ask for multiple  APPS in a single email - then well - No Soup for you.  

 

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.  

 

 

05:39

 

http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/11/17/apple-admits-iphone-

touch-disease-blames-users-offers-149-fix/

 

Good news and bad news for those with an iPhone 6+ suffering from touch disease.  

 

The Good news - Apple has finally admitted that said issue exists.  The Bad News - they said it was your fault.  Or from Apple quote 

“Apple has determined that some iPhone 6 Plus devices may exhibit display flickering or Multi-Touch issues after being dropped multiple times on a hard surface and then incurring further stress on the device,” 

unquote

 

The badder news - it will cost you $149 to fix this issue Apple feels you are responsible for.  Assuming your screen is fine and not broken.

 

I would just like to know how exactly it is that 1000’s of people are all able to drop and mishandle their phones the same way to cause the touch disease issue.  Seems rather questionable per Apples response.  

 

For those that don’t remember Touch Disease is where you see a gray bar across the top of the screen on the iPhone 6 + and it becomes non-responsive to touch input. 

 

There is a link to the post on Apple.com titled 

 

Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus

 

At the bottom of the article it says Quote This worldwide program covers affected iPhone 6 Plus devices for 5 years after the first retail sale of the unit. unquote

 

So that means we are a little over 2 years into that 5 year window.  September 2019 would be when this offer is over.

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_apple_issue_phone_given_new_phone

 

https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6plus-multitouch/

 

09:09

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/21/technology/apple-iphone-

6s-battery-fix-china/index.html

 

But Touch Disease is not the only thing Apple is offering a fix for.  There is Also the issue where some iPhone 6S’s would suddenly shot down for no apparent reason and in some cases not come back on.

 

We have had a few people email and call in about this issue before. 

 

From Apple quote

Apple has determined that a very small number of iPhone 6s devices may unexpectedly shut down. This is not a safety issue and only affects devices within a limited serial number range that were manufactured between September and October 2015.

If you have experienced this issue, please visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider and have your device's serial number checked to confirm eligibility for a battery replacement, free of charge.

unquote

 

Apple said this in a support article titled - iPhone 6S program for unexpected shutdown issues 

 

Also from that article

quote

Note: If your iPhone 6s has any damage such as a cracked screen which impairs the replacement of the battery, that issue will need to be resolved prior to the battery replacement. In some cases, there may be a cost associated with the repair.

unquote

 

 

In other words you best repair the screen before bringing it in for the shut down issue.

 

What is interesting is that Apples Support Article / announcement came less than a week after a Chinese Consumer Watch Dog group reported this issue.   

 

Apple was also quick to say this is not a safety issues - IE not a Samsung go Boom issue. 

 

One other rumor on this issue - was it was caused by bad 3rd party chargers that are damaging the batteries - and this is why most of the failures with this issue are coming from China where fake and low cost 3rd party chargers are in great supply.  

 

https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6s-unexpectedshutdown/

 

11:27

 

https://plus.google.com/107722079381586985625/

posts/D9dUuRGNQKj

 

There is a new Lock Screen bypass. And not surprisingly this one involved Siri.  We have said it before if absolute security is required for your device - then turn off siri from the lock screen.   And yes - in this case if Siri is turned off from the lock screen - the bypass no longer works.  

 

That said - As this issue goes all the way down to iOS 8 and all the way up to well iOS 10.2 beta 3 - expect a bunch of updates shortly to fix this issue. 

 

But in the mean time if security is job one - then turn off Siri from the lock screen. 

 

And no I am not going to go through how it is done - it is multiple steps - but it is repeatable.   

 

I will include a link to a youtube video showing this bypass in action. 

 

Oh and yes - this does require physical possession of your iOS device to do the bypass.  

 

 

12:26

 

http://www.macworld.com/article/3141955/ios/apple-brings-

back-the-peach-butt-emoji-in-ios-10-2-beta-3.html

 

iOS 10.2 beta 3 was released last week - of course with any new beta - squashing bugs is job one.  But there were also some changes.  

 

And some of the key changes are:

 

1. The fuzzy peach butt emoticon is back.  Ok it is not technically called the fuzzy peach butt emoticon - but if you see it - well then you will see it.  There are other emoji additions - as Apple is supporting unicode 9 - and yes that includes the new selfie emoji - Wow so excited.  

 

2. Apple intro’d a new App called feedback - which is for beta testers to report feedback.  

 

3. The SOS feature is now removed in beta 3.  Well unless you live in India - where it is still available.  

 

4. In the Settings App - for the TV App there are new setting options - which includes allowing the users to choose whether or not to use cellular data for playback.   

 

5. There is also a TV App Widget now available. 

 

6. In the Messages app there is a new Send with Love screen effect option - that will sends a heart along with a text message. 

 

7. Videos App has been removed completely in the US.  

 

It is generally felt this last update is either the last one before 10.2 launches - or maybe they slip one more in on Nov 28th or 29th.  

 

http://bgr.com/2016/11/15/ios-10-2-beta-3-

features-list-how-to-install/

 

 

14:20

 

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-ipad-iphone-apple-watch-

and-mac-deals-for-black-friday/

 

Black Friday in the US is this Friday and apple has been hinting that they will have some specials this year.  While Apple has not said specifically what those deals will be - just to come back on Friday to see.  Others are spilling the beans already on what their specials deals will be.

 

Right now Best Buy, Walmart and Target have shown in their advertisements special deals for the following products:

iPad Mini 2 - just $200 at Target and Walmart.

iPad Air 2 - Save $125 at Target.

iPad Pro 9.7 inch version - save $150 at target.  

Apple Watch Series 1 - just $198 at Target.  

iPhone 7 and 7+ - Get some big gift cards if you get a payment plan.  

And macBook Air for $799 at Best Buy

 

Also look for some other get a big gift card deals to come out as well.  

 

As always start checking for many of these deals to kick off on Thanksgiving - not just on Black Friday.

 

And if you are looking for accessories - lots and lots of accessory makers will have special deals on their own sites and at amazon.com

 

 

16:12

 

We are happy to have Away sponsoring us again.  To save $20 on the best luggage go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii 

 

Away sent me their Carry on bag earlier this year and I am loving it.  It has a 10,000 MAH battery pack built in.  That will charge an iPhone 6 or 7  Five times. The best part is you can be charging it as you are walking through the airport and waiting on line or even in the restroom or in my case last week walking around NY City. 

 

But beyond the battery pack it is a great bag and meets my requirements -   wheels under all 4 corners and swivels 360 - making it easy to get down the isle and smooth flow in the airport. And it is double wheels under each corner.  Something I really like.  It is lightweight and very very durable and comes with a lifetime warranty - if anything breaks they will fix or replace it for you for LIFE.  I mentioned I was in New York city - I was actually all over - walking over 10 Miles in 3 days with my Away suit case and it held up great.  I am talking from Wall street up to mid-town down to Tribeca and then to Chelsea and over to Pennstation.  That is not smooth ground to cover lots of cracks, bumps and bruises - and the wheels held up great. It is one thing to go through an airport but completely another to do 10 miles of side walks and streets in NY City.    

 

Still not convinced - well there is a 100 day trial. If it is not for you then just return it for a full refund no questions asked. I love when a company stands behind their product like that.  

 

The Away bag comes with a charging cord and comes in a really nice Laundry bag. And on the inside there is a bag for your shoes as well.   They really looked at all the details in making the best Carry on bag I have ever owned or seen.  Even the shipping box has nice Away Travel artwork on the inside.  Very very apple-ish.   

 

In addition to the original carry on they just added a 2nd slightly larger carry on and they also have mid size and large check in bags.  But only the carry on bags have the battery pack. 

 

To save $20 go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii .  Again away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii to save $20.  This will make a great christmas present for the frequent or infrequent flyer in your life.  

 

 

18:46 

 

VOICEMAIL - Tom_CA_answr_wifi_Calling 

 

Hi,

On episode 412 a listener asked about dealing with.DAT files. There's a free app, winmaildat opener. It  can open these type of files. You simply tap on the attachment in your email, and then open it in this app. From there, you can read, or save the PDF, or.doc, or whatever file. I use this app almost daily, as most of the people emailing me with attachments at work are using Windows computers. However, as more places switch to Gmail, this problem is gradually going away.

The app is free. I paid the $.99 to remove the ads to help support the developer.

Your show is invaluable to me, keep up the great work.

Regards,

Bruce

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_positive_Apple_store_story 

 

 

21:23

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode that had lots of comments came from HERMAN BOTHA who posted the following       

 

quote 

I'm getting an Apple TV (64GB) with 2 steel series nimbus controllers for the kids (11 and 8 year old) for Christmas.

- Can anybody give me recommendation for multiplayer games for the Apple TV?

- I've search online but need assistance, it seems some multiplayer games require another IOS device for the second player?

unquote

 

Steven replied

quote

Can you use more than one game controller at the same time with an Apple TV?  I seem to recall you are limited to using just one game controller at a time.  I hope I am wrong.

unquote

 

Steven thankfully you are wrong.  You can have up to 4 simultaneous controllers.  

 

Crossy Road is one multi controller game my boys like a lot - another is  

 

But Soon it will be MineCraft - assuming they allow multiplayer play.   

 

Folks what are some of your favorite Multi player games on Apple TV?  Shoot us an email - or give us a call.   

 

 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

22:59

 

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3142895/apple-ios/us-

iphone-factories-designed-in-california-made-by-machines.html

 

Lots and lots of articles about that Apple is going to make the iPhone in the US - or so it seems by the titles.  

 

Some like that from computer world titled - US iPhone Factories: Designed in California, made by Machines - make it sound like it will be happening.  Ummm - No.

 

Seems a lot of the articles go back to reports that Apple asked their Contract Manufacturers what it would take to make the iPhone in the US.

 

Many think this is a result of the recent US elections - but it actually seems Apple asked both FoxConn and Pegatron - their two main CM’s to put together a plan on what it would take to make the iPhone in the US.  Pegatron deciding it had more important things to do - like build the current iPhone 7’s in China and get ready for that launch - decided not to even submit a plan.  FoxConn however appears to have complied with the request.  

 

That said Terry Gou - the Chairman of Foxconn said quote Making iPhones in the U.S. means the cost will more than double, unquote

 

Well that sounds promising. 

 

The issue is right now manufacturing of new iPhones takes over a million assembly people - then there are support engineers and more.  That is just not possible to duplicate in the US.  You can’t find any pool of workers close to that number willing to do that type of job at a wage that will not kill on costs.  

 

The only way to manufacture at a lower cost in the US is via Robots - lots and lots of really smart and very flexible robots that can learn and change how they manufacture for each new product launch.  But even then - that is a lot of robots and not something we are close on yet. 

 

25:06

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/15/technology/

apple-book/index.html

 

Under the category of Really ???

 

Apple released a new product - a book.  Not mac book - a Book book - as in paper and binding with a cover.

 

The Book starts with 1998’s iMac - but hey - lets listen to Apple talk about it. 

 

PLAY AUIDO - APPLE_BOOK_BOOK

 

 

Ok - maybe that was not from Apple - but it could have been.  Kudos to the Stephen Colbert show for that clip. 

 

Like they said - if I want to see high res images of Apple products - I can just go in my basement and look at the horde of old apple products I have down there. 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W63_N63Qy-w

 

 

27:04

 

http://bgr.com/2016/11/17/iphone-vs-android-

reliability-crashing-apps/

 

There is a new study or really an updated study from Blancco Technology Group.  Their latest version finds iPhone fail more often than Android devices.

 

From the study quote

"While iOS devices running social oriented third-party apps like Instagram and Snapchat were more likely to crash, Android devices were more likely to crash when running more basic system apps such as the Address Book and Google Play Services.”

unquote

 

However what is not really explained in this report - well clearly that is - their definition of a crash is any app failure or dropped call or any other issue.

 

And more importantly - that failure rate appears to be from looking at devices using their apps to monitor devices.  And the % of crashes is not leveled for amount of time on the devices.  So if you use the iPhone 10 times more than the android device - and per hour it crashes half as much as Android - it will still show as crashing 5 time more often.  Which is why the top android crashing devices were Samsungs - the only Android devices that actually seem to get used.  This also explains why Android users had more crashes with native apps - because that is all they use.  

 

So all this data seems rather like a lot of Link bait - and hey - link bait worked.  

 

But really their methodology from what I get looking at their reports is highly questionable if not down right complete BS. 

 

I did send them questions about how they measured crashes - are they from devices running their software and crash reports or from observation and manual reporting from clients. 

 

Here is my concern - if it is about their software that gets installed via MDM and the IT department - is it not possible many crashes could be caused by their software and 3rd party apps not getting along.

 

At the time of this recording they had not replied to my inquiries.  

 

http://download.blancco.com/download/en-rs-state-of-mobile-

device-performance-and-health-q3-2016.pdf

 

29:16

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-14/apple-

said-to-explore-smart-glasses-in-deeper-wearables-push

 

Hi Rob,

Say it ain't so.

Regards,

Well a lot of people. 

 

And this is per rumors that Apple is considering coming out with Digital glasses.  Because well google Glass proved that there is a market for looking like a dork??? 

 

We can only hope this rumor is based on nothing more than someone not realizing it is not April 1st.  Because really this would be a bad joke any other day.  

 

29:41

 

VOICEMAIL - Ricardo_CA_fdbk_getting_7plus 

 

 

Hi Rob, 

 

We need some help with this Kickstarter project.

Things are turning bad if you read the comments section, one person has posted a link to there Facebook page "ZNAPS - Snap・Charge・Sync" and it hasn't had an update since June of this year.

 

The Kickstarter page last update was Sept.

 

There is now a Facebook page "znaps customers", a lot are not very happy.

 

Can you hep us find out if ZNAPS is a scam or company with awful communication skills?

Regards, 

Thomas

 

Well Thomas - I sent multiple emails now to them on an update - and just auto-responder replies.  So far nothing from them.  I even send them your comments / concerns - and so far I would say it is not looking good for just bad communication - I mean that is possible - but I would not be holding my breath waiting for these.  Likely they are not going to happen.  Probably a 90+ % probability that ZNAPS is Dead.  Sorry.  

 

VOICEMAIL -  Danny_AR_part1 

 

VOICEMAIL - Danny_AR_part2 

 

 

35:57

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/543647765/250-braille-

display-and-braille-keyboard-for-ipad?ref=nav_search

 

This week we have a kickstarter project I had hoped would be much much further along.

 

It is called - $350 Braille Display and Braille Keyboard for iPad 

 

It has a goal of $40,000 - it has raised $80.

 

I think part of the issue is they say it is a $350 Keyboard - and when you go over the options to fund  - the price of the keyboard starts at $400.  So something right there does not jive.

 

They describe it as quote 

A very low cost tablet based refresh-able Braille display. Single or Multi-line Braille display and keyboard cover for a iPad or tablet

unquote

 

I am not going to go over the details - as with just $80 raised out of $40k - and only 10 days to go - sadly this one is not going to happen.

 

Funding on this goes until December 3rd at 4:44 AM Central time.

 

Link in the show notes for ep 413 for $350 Braile keyboard .  Or just search for $350 braille display at kickstarter dot com 

 

 

37:02 

 

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Sign up for Texture right now and gain insider access to all the content from the world’s best publications and no trees were killed to bring you these great publications - it is all just bits man.

 

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38:51

 

https://www.vidangel.com/invest/

 

Hi Rob,

I was the one who called in with a review of VidAngel.  I was surprised and disappointed that only days after my review I learned of a lawsuit filed against them.  Based on the initial news reports, many were quick to assume VidAngel was in the wrong, however, they strongly believe they are justified in their business case.  I recommend watching the video, as it is both informative and entertaining.

Regards,

Jeff

 

Thanks for the link - and that is to vidangel.com/invest - and it is a good video - and they had a mini round of funding - where they were looking to raise $5 Million - they felt with $5 Million they could take their case to the supreme court.  

 

Well they actually raised a little over $10 Million - so I guess they can do two trips to the Supreme court or travel first class on the first trip.

 

I like what they offer - which is a way to allow the consumer to filter out content that the consumer is no comfortable with for themselves or their kids.  Typically it is about the kids. 

 

I know my 10 year old wants to see Matrix - and well there are some words I don’t think he is ready for.  VidAngel offers a way for him to enjoy the Matrix and other good sci-fi films that are R-Rated.  

 

Will be interesting to see where this ends up.

 

 

40:20

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recipe-convert/

id1173332638?mt=8

 

 

Hi Rob,

 

Long time listener, second time responder,

 

I just recently made an app that is live only in the Apple App Store, and here it is:

 

If you like to cook or bake, and have an iPhone or iPad, then you are going to love this new app called “Recipe Convert”.

When you are cooking anything from an online recipe, that recipe is preset to make a certain amount of food, meaning you have to make exactly that much, unless you want to convert the recipe to your desired amount. 

If you want to convert it accurately, you probably need to use a calculator, and even if you do that, translating Cups, Tablespoons, and teaspoons can be tricky.

This new app does all those calculations and conversions for you, then displays it right back into the recipe, so it’s too easy for you.

It’s a brand new concept, and get it now while it’s still free.

 Two words: Recipe Convert      -   in the Apple App Store.

 Thanks everyone,

 Regards,

-Christopher Meehan

 

41:23

 

VOICEMAIL - Larry_San_Fran_applePay_london

 

 

Hi Rob,

Yesterday, when I checked my calendar I saw an ad for $20 sunglasses. It appeared as an invitation to an event in my calendar. There was no way to directly delete it  and when I checked I saw it had been sent to a large range of randomly generated emails. I knew if I selected deny, the spammer would get my actual email address.

I've attached a link to the solution below. Basically, you create a new calendar, I called mine spam. You then move the invitation to that calendar, and then delete the calendar. I am hoping that this does not become a popular method, as it requires some time to deal with.

 

Hopefully, sharing this with your readers will allow them to solve the immediate problem of having spam in their calendar.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5mac.com/2016/11/09/

icloud-photo-sharing-and-calendar-spam/amp/?client=safari

 

Thanks for everything,

Regards,

Bruce

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Kim_OR_question_TV_app_can_you_use_without_appleTV

 

 

45:37

 

http://www.donovanbrown.com

 

@donovanbrown

 

I was invited by Microsoft to Microsoft Connect last week in NY City.

 

Thanks to Microsoft for bring me out and putting me up for that show.

 

In the Keynote of the event - There was a strong push on MobileFirst + cloud

 

But also on Visual Studio Code

 

They talked about GitHub and had Chris Wanstrath - CEO of GitHub speak.  He said 10,000 people a day contributing for the first time now.  Top contributor on GitHub - is MS, followed by Facebook.  

 

It was announced that MS joined the Linux Foundation

 

MS talked about Visual studios and their goal to help devs build 

Beautiful native apps

 

Visual Studios is Mission control for mobile apps.  Continuous build, Test, deploy and monitoring.  

And works with Any Mobile App. 

 

They had a video with some of their clients - I did think the guy from Coke was rather arrogant - he said in the video if it is good enough for Coke it is good enough for you.   Really???  Wow.  

 

That said - MS introduced Visual Studio 2017 

And that includes now for the first time - Visual Studio for Mac - 

 

It is just in preview offering - which is like their beta.  

 

If you already have a current Visual Studios subscription when it launches live - it will be included.  

But for now Visual studios for Mac is free for the trial / preview period.  But for Mac Devs - Visual Studios now being available natively for macOS - that was the big news.  

 

One of those people presenting demos at the Connect Keynote was Donovan Brown - He is the Senior Program Manager of DevOps - and we have an interview with him now - that will run about 20 to 25 minutes depending on how serious I get in the editing.

 

Here we go….

 

48:26 to 1:12:13

 

@donovanbrown  

 

donovanbrown.com

 

 

1:12:32

 

Ep 413 - Hi Rob - Ask Siri who she voted for. Regards Andreas

 

 

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Until the next time - I am your host Rob - Reminding you to phone Different. 

OUTRO

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 412

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank BRUCE for sending in the music you hear in the background. BRUCE wrote: 

 

Hi Rob

 

Here is a song I made back in 2014 using an iPad Air and the GarageBand app  it is called Funky Four

 

Regards,

Bruce

SONG_funky_four

 

Thanks BRUCE for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank COLIN for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  COLIN wrote the following:

 

Hi Rob, 

Here's a painting first created using InkPad on my iPad which was then processed using Brushstroke to create the painted look.

Regards

Colin from Sydney, Australia.

 

Thanks COLIN, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see COLIN'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 412 - 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.  

 

 

01:55

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“Phones and tablets are inevitably following computers into commoditization. Apple may still charge a premium for its products, but it will ultimately have to settle for a relatively small market share as a result, just as it has in computers. There is also a limit to that premium – with the likes of Google and Amazon setting the pace, the respective days of $700 smartphones.. are numbered.”

Peter Nowak, MacLeans.ca, 28 January 2013

 

Well almost 4 years later - the Pixel Phone from Google costs - Yup $700.  Oh and when it comes to market share - People keep forgetting the most important one - share of Profits.  Which Apple pretty much last quarter had all of that share.  Just sayin.  And I love and by love I mean hate the comparisons to what happened with computers.  Looks at the shape all those computer makers with large market shares for units are in.  Shipping large quantities of units for a loss is not a long term business plan.  

 

03:09 

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 411 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App  - RETSNOM    -   If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 411 

 

Retsnom is Monster spelled backwards - which is a neat idea - except  auto correct WANTS to keep changing it to restroom.  Just an interesting factoid.   

 

 

 

 

This week we have promo codes for The App  - DUMBER LEAGUE - two words.  

 

Here is the description slash storyline of this Game 

 

Quote  

Here comes a totally new soccer game you have never played!

Funny and uproarious matches of people who know nothing about soccer!

Two lazy guys who don't know the rules of soccer challenge to a soccer match of their town.

There are no difficult rules!

The only thing that's important is to kick around a ball and put it in the opponent's goal!

Watch their sweat, tears and slapstick moments.

UNQUOTE

 

 

Well thanks to the Devs for their DESCRIPTION of THEIR App - DUMBER LEAGUE and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put DUMBER in the subject line.     

 

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1166863768?l=ko&ls=1&mt=8  

  

 

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.  

 

04:42

 

VOICEMAIL - KEITH_NO_Accessibility_website.

 

Thanks Keith for the voicemail - and the site apple announced at the beginning of the keynote event on October 27th is 

Apple.com/accessibility 

 

The first 3 1/2 minutes of the key note were all about accessibility.  Very nice to see it get top billing.  

 

 

The next 6 1/2 minutes was mostly ra ra - marketing speak around the iPhone and iOS. 

 

At little past the 10 minute mark they got into news.  Apple TV - first up there are now 8,000 apps available for the Apple TV.  MineCraft will be coming before end of the year.  

 

1,600 of the 8,000 apps are for TV shows and other video content.

 

I will go over all the Apple TV items in more detail in a couple of minutes.  But To round out the Apple Event - Apple Introduced the new MacBook Pro’s - And I mention this because what Apple did was take a Pickup truck and turn it into an El Camino.  The USB 3 ports - gone.  Thunderbolt Ports - Gone - SD card slot - Gone.  HDMI Port - Gone.  Mag-Safe Power connector - GONE.  What you are left with are a few USB-C ports and a head phone jack.  Seems Apple is still including the HEADPHONE jacks on MacBooks.  

 

I mention the MacBook Pro update here because one thing missing is the USB 3 port - that means you know that sync / charging cord you get from Apple with your iOS device - yeah - now you need a dongle / adapter to connect and sync / charge from your MacBook Pro.  Ummmmm REALLY??? Huh??  Well good news is I will not have to spend any money for a new MacBook Pro for well - a long time - because the 2015 MacBook Pro - is the last Pickup Truck Apple made - and for Podcasters at least - or anyone that speaks publicly or Photographers - you know - PRO’s - Yeah - the MacBook Pro 2015 is the way to go.  

 

I sent an email to Tim Cook saying basically all that.  No response yet. 

 

07:36

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/10/27Apple-Unveils-

New-TV-App-for-Apple-TV-iPhone-iPad.html

 

Ok - lets get back to the Apple Event on October 27th as it relates to iOS.  And that is mostly around Apple TV - and not that there was a new one - just a new Apple App for it.   

 

Here are the key points from Apples Press release on this. 

 

Quote 

October 27, 2016 ― Apple® today introduced the new TV app, offering a unified experience for discovering and accessing TV shows and movies from multiple apps on Apple TV®, iPhone® and iPad®. The TV app provides one place to access TV shows and movies, as well as a place to discover new content to watch. Apple also introduced a new Siri® feature for Apple TV that lets viewers tune in directly to live news and sporting events across their apps. Watching TV shows and movies across Apple devices has never been easier.

Unquote 

 

Again down side is this does not include Netflix or Amazon Prime.

 

In their press Release Eddy Cue said the following

QUOTE

“Using apps on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad has become the primary way for so many of us to watch television, The TV app shows you what to watch next and easily discover TV shows and movies from many apps in a single place.”

UNQUOTE 

 

 

Here is a more detailed description from Apple on the updated features for Apple TV - and I am putting the trolo music in the back ground to know it is all from Apple. Oh and when we get to availability it is US only for now on most of it.  Sorry.   

 

 

PUT TROLO MUSIC IN BACK GROUND 

 

 

Quote 

Key Features Within the TV App Include:

• Watch Now: Watch Now is where viewers will see their collection of available shows and movies from iTunes® and apps. From Watch Now, viewers can then go to Up Next or Recommended to choose what to watch.
• Up Next: Users can enjoy the shows and movies they are currently watching, including recent iTunes rentals and purchases — all presented in the order they are most likely to watch first. For example, when viewers finish an episode, the next one will automatically appear at the start of the Up Next queue, as will any new episodes as they become available. At any time, users can simply ask Siri to continue watching a show and immediately pick up where they left off.
• Recommended: Viewers can explore a great selection of curated and trending shows and movies, including collections handpicked by Apple’s curators, and dedicated categories and genres such as kids, sci-fi and comedy.
• Library: Viewers can access their entire collection of iTunes movies and TV shows that they have rented or purchased on iTunes. 
• Store: If users are looking for something new, they can check out the Store to discover great new content across video services that they have not yet downloaded or are not yet subscribed to, along with the latest releases on iTunes. 

The TV app will be available for Apple TV, iPhone and iPad and always stays in sync so that when users begin watching on one device they can easily continue where they left off on their Apple devices. 

 

 

Live Tune-In With Siri

Siri continues to gain powerful new capabilities, including making it really easy to tune right to live news and sporting events on Apple TV. Siri is now aware of live sporting events across apps so users can simply say things like, “Watch the Stanford game” or “Which games are on right now?” Siri knows additional details of the games, can provide live scores and can take viewers directly to the live stream within the app that’s carrying it. Viewers can also tune directly to live video by just saying the name of the app, for example “Watch CBS News” without having to navigate to the live stream from within the app. 

 

 

Single Sign-On for Pay-TV Apps

In addition to the new TV app, customers in the US will have a simplified way of enjoying their pay-TV video apps by using single sign-on. Starting in December, subscribers to DIRECTV, DISH Network and more will just sign in once on Apple TV, iPhone and iPad to enjoy immediate access to apps that are part of their pay-TV subscription. 

 

 

Since its introduction just a year ago, the latest Apple TV has revolutionized the experience in the living room with 8,000 apps, including 2,000 games and 1,600 video apps, across categories such as sports, news, fitness, education, kids, lifestyle and more. 

 

 

Availability

The TV app and single sign-on will be available in December as free software updates for Apple TV - 4th gen only, plus for iPhone and iPad customers in the US. Live tune-in with Siri is available today. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages.

UNQUOTE 

 

Ok - Well per availability - December and US only.   

 

 

12:34

 

http://www.recode.net/2016/10/26/13427676/apple-airpod-

wireless-headphone-delay

 

VOICEMAIL - JEFF_CT_AIRPODS_DELAYED

 

 

On the last episode I said quote

For the iOS side of things - expect the new AirPods to be officially launched - either available in store on the 27th or for order on the 27th.  But I would expect some amount available in stores on the 27th or 28th.  

unquote 

 

Ummmmm Not so much.  Seems the AirPods were not ready for prime time. And Apple rather than push them out  with issue - did the right but embarrassing thing of Delaying the launch. 

 

Apple said in a statement.

Quote

“The early response to AirPods has been incredible, We don't believe in shipping a product before it's ready, and we need a little more time before AirPods are ready for our customers.”

Unquote

 

First - Ok - Better to get it right than right now.  I believe the same thing with releasing these episodes. It is the right way to do things - even if it means you get some grief for not releasing when others wanted you to.

 

But two - how do they know the response has been incredible - it is not like they opened up pre-orders.  

 

At this time it seems to be lots of guesses going around on when they will launch - Some indications are not until after the Holidays sometime in Q1 2017.  Maybe they are ready - but the current quarter is going so well - Apple wanted to hold them off until next Quarter to help bump up that quarters revenue.  Would be something a paranoid person looking for conspiracies around every corner would say.  Good thing I am not one of those people.

 

 

From the Google+ community - Barbara E said the following

 

quote

People are upset if it takes too long to release something, then if Apple releases the item too soon, they take guff because it isn't working perfectly.  Can't make all the people happy all of the time.

unquote

 

So true. 

 

Per when we will be able to get them - the latest rumor is that the rumor of it being Q1 2017 is wrong - and that Apple will actually put them on sale in November and that Apple store employees are already being trained on the units.  Some say they may go on sale as early at November 18th.  We shall see.  In any case it looks like Apple is taking the approach of Better to get it right than right now.  And I am ok with that - hopefully more on this shortly. 

 

http://appadvice.com/post/apples-airpods-might-not-arrive-

until-january-2017/725835

 

http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/11/01/after-missing-

october-debut-apples-airpods-remain-on-track-to-

launch-this-year-sources-say

 

15:56

http://roamwith.com

 

 

Ok - So the Apple Airpods are delayed and you have the iPhone 7 or 7+ and you want to know what to get for headphones.  

 

Well as I mentioned I have been testing out the ROAM bluetooth headphones.   And I really really am liking them.  When I was traveling last week - I really came to appreciate them even more.  They are a lanyard design - which again is something I really like.  Means no chance at all for a urinal drop or a drop of any sort.  

 

The audio quality is really good - and you can even optimize the audio settings of the unit to your preferences.  The person that designed this is the engineer that was the original designer for Beats.  

 

It comes with lots of ear pieces so you can find the ones that work best with your ears.  

 

The battery life is very good - On Friday and Saturday at DC Podfest I left the hotel room at 8 AM and used them all day with the battery’s finally needing a charge around 8 or 9 at night.  

 

As I mentioned they are lanyard design - there is a main unit that is on the lanyard loop and this will be in the front - which you can then just put under your shirt if you don’t want people seeing it - and with a Sports Coat - the head phones would then be under coat - so when not using them they were completely out of sight.  But if you needed them to answer a call - then you pulled one out and answered the call.  I want to thank ROAM again for sending these to me to review.  

 

You can find out more about these at 

 

http://roamwith.com

 

 

17:31

 

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19:30

 

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/10/31/apple-releases-

ios-10-1-1-with-bug-fixes-for-health-data/

 

 

Apple rolled out iOS 10.1.1 since the last episode - and as with ANY double dot update - it is about fixing bugs.

 

The key bug it seems to fix is with regards to a problem where Health data would not be viewable for some users. 

 

Again 10.1.1 is a minor bug fix update - which actually got an update to the update - seems 10.1.1 which was released at the end of October - got replaced by a new version of 10.1.1 on November 9th - which had a new build number.  Which well very odd.  In any case if you are running iOS 10.x and have not upgraded to 10.1.1 you should. 

 

Into the email bag.

 

 

Hi Rob ,

Last week I wrote that I had installed iOS 10.1 on my iPad mini 1 in an attempt to solve the intermittent small text that I experienced in incoming emails...iOS 10.1 did not eliminate this bug.

 

So last night I downloaded and installed iOS 10.1.1 which was another attempt to solve this bug (plus a lot of others). Well, as expected iOS 10.1.1 didn't solve my problem either.

 

I close out my email app and reopen it and the text is normal size for a few hours, but eventually it gets reset to a very tiny font, and I have to repeat that procedure.  Same as it was in iOS 10.0 and iOS 10.1

 

I never had this problem in iOS 9.x.x

Regards,

Michael Dries

 

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=tt5rSrFKRh0

 

21:05

 

http://www.redmondpie.com/ios-10.2-beta-brings-back-star-

ratings-in-apple-music-app/

 

 

Apple Also released iOS 10.2 Betas 1 and 2 since the last episode. 

 

With iOS 10.2 Betas - this is what is new or changed.

 

First is a new SOS feature - under Settings - General - you will see - Emergency SOS.

 

One option that is on by default is that when you rapidly click the sleep / wake button five times it will automatically call emergency services.  If you never plan to use that you might want to turn it off - especially if you have an iPhone with a flakey sleep / wake button.  

 

There is an option for an audible countdown sound as it gets ready to call emergency services.  You probably will want to keep that turned on either way. 

 

Also new with 10.2 - are three shiny new wallpapers.  None of which are nearly as cute as my French bull dog puppy - so I will not be using any of them.

 

 

There is now a new Videos Widget - similar to the Netflix Widget - not that Apple copied that at all.  The new Videos Widget shows you the  Video you are watching and with a tap you can jump right back into that app without opening up the App.  

 

There is now an option under Settings -  Photo’s and Camera - Called - Preserve Settings.  Going to that there are 3 options all turned off by default.

 

1 - Camera Mode - Turning this on Preserves the last mode such as Video or Square or Portrait rather than automatically reseting to Photo.  So if you are always changing the camera to a different mode - turning this one will keep you where you were previously.  

 

2. Photo Filter - if turned on - yup you guessed it - returns you to the last filter setting used.  Rather than the default of no filter.

 

and 3.  Live Photo - Which up goes back to the last setting - which if you don’t like live photos - then you want to turn this option on - as it will keep returning to it turned off - rather than the default of live photos on. 

 

 

Star Rating in Apple Music were also brought back with iOS 10.2 beta.  So not a new feature - just one that went away and is now back.

 

With the Beta 2 - There is no the TV app that Apple mentioned at the October 27th event.  It does seems not everyone one running iOS 10.2 Beta 2 is seeing the TV App - as well I am one not seeing it yet.

 

For those seeing it - the App allows users to browse through all TBV shows, movies and videos hosted online through various platforms not named Netflix or Amazon Prime. 

 

 

 

There is now a new Headphone icon next to the battery level.  This previously was only shown with the Beats Solo3 - but now show for any bluetooth headphones.  

 

There are some new Emoji’s with the 10.2 beta.  One of which is a clown.  Because emoji’s were not scary enough before. 

 

There is a new celebration messages screen effect.  

 

There is now a Press and Hold to Speak menu under home button accessibility settings. Where you can choose either - Siri  or Voice Control or nothing - for when you press and hold the home button.  As you would expect that means it will be either Siri or Classic Voice Control or nothing.  

 

 

So some nice new features coming with iOS 10.2 once it gets out of beta.  

 

http://www.universityherald.com/articles/48931/20161111/

apple-reveals-ios-10-2-beta-details-new-emoji-tv.htm

 

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/ios-10-2-new-features-

download-release-date-beta-wallpaper

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypc51Ol-uIU

 

 

24:40

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulmonckton/2016/10/31/

iphone-7-camera-issue/

 

 

One issue being reported out there by a small number of iPhone 7 and 7+ users is a strange watercoloring of photos.  

 

It is where pictures are being muted and blurred and lack sharpness vs what they saw on their previous devices.  Almost like it is watercoloring. 

 

There is an iTunes support forum post on this with many complaints and a few potential solutions.

 

And it does not look to be a hardware issue - as some of the users suffering from the problem reported that using third party camera apps had the issue go away.

 

Apples response is if you have this issue - make a genius bar appointment or contact Apple Care.

 

Again this seems to only be affecting a very small number of users at this point.

 

25:35

 

VOICEMAIL - John_CA_issues_springboard_crashing 

 

Dear Rob,

 

Here are two sets of photos taken in Portrait or Depth Effect mode on my iPhone 7 Plus. These photos show why it is important to use the Settings/Photos & Camera button “Keep Normal Photo” for Portrait Mode. Sometimes the computed depth effect will have an unfortunate effect and you’ll want to use the normal version. In the first set of photos (taken while USC was whooping my alma mater Cal), the guy behind the subject loses his teeth and a bit of his nose. In the second set, the edge of the eyeglasses on the subject disappears in a blur. Slight problems, to be sure, unless the photo is viewed on my 27” iMac or AppleTV. By having the saved normal shot, a photographer has a choice.

 

One other note, I’ve been using Obscura to easily shoot and save photos in RAW. The app hasn’t updated to the 7 Plus’ two cameras and doesn’t have a portrait mode, but all cameras from the 6S forward may use the app and get fantastic photos in RAW which Photos processes automatically. I’m hoping an update will come soon (the problem is the dev ordered a Jet Black 7 Plus which he hadn’t received due to supply issues when we last corresponded). The big advantage is each shot looks better and has more information which makes it more flexible should you want to change exposure, bring down highlights, or bring up shadows. Every shot is automatically saved to your Camera Roll. Also, Obscura lets you change ISO and shutter speed to have more photographer friendly control of your image. 

 

In contrast, Lightroom Mobile is perhaps a better app in many respects but you need to have a subscription to Lightroom to be able to move full RAW files to your desktop. That runs $29.99 per month. And it takes many steps to save into RAW.

 

That’s about it for now.

 

Keep doing what you’re doing. I learn so much from your show.

 

Best,

Jeff in Burbank 

 

 

Hi Rob,

Please share some tips to use Unsecured Public Wifi safety? Is it even a good idea to use them even though they are free at places like Malls and Restaurants.

~Karthik

 

Hi Karthik, 

You should never do anything secure on public wifi.  But if you are going to use free public wifi - you may and should look into using a VPN offering that will offer end to end security.   Look at Opera VPN - which is a free offering. 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Justin_PA_battery_case 

 

 

33:12

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

 

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+PaulKELLYkeith/posts/

RwB3nosn441?sfc=true

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

One new post in the G+ community that went up since the last episode that had lots of comments came from Paul Keith Kelly who posted the following       

 

quote 

Hi guys, I like to know what is the "best" (paid or free) apps to keep scans of loyalty cards so that I don't have to carry them in my wallet?

 

I am thinking some kind of picture and data/barcode so I could use insurance cards also.

 

I saw many "wallet" apps in the app store, but all of them have too few reviews to allow me make judgment on which to try.

 

Is there a popular app to do this kind of thing?

 

Thanks for all your help!

unquote

 

Igor replied

quote

I have been using Stocard for about a year and like it. Stocard - Rewards Cards Wallet by Stocard

https://appsto.re/us/eX7FA.i

unquote

 

Tosin O also had a vote for StoCard

 

Patrick Mccann replied back to say

quote

I use Key Ring for all of my rewards cards.

It actually has a robust list of stores so you are sure to find the one the card applies too. If not you can still add it and the cards show up as a barcode that is easy for the cashier to scan.

I don't know about your insurance cards though. I did take pictures of those and keep them in an app called Mustbin. I use that to keep all of my passwords . I was able to share the pictures of the insurance cards with my family because they use it as well.

unquote

 

Mike Pienarr, Jack Reeder, Rick C and Kenneth Berger all also use Key Ring. 

 

 

Andrew Millar replied back to say

quote

I use cardstar, for companies that provide cards with bar codes or numbers on them. I first heard about this on the Today in iOS Podcast quite a few years back and have been using it since.

unquote

 

So sounds like Key Ring followed by StoCard followed by Cardstar are some apps to look at for help with loyalty cards. 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

35:37

 

http://www.investors.com/news/technology/click/apple-

iphone-grabs-104-of-smartphone-industry-profit-in-q3/

 

 

You know in the past I talked about How About was getting 70+% of all Smartphone industry profits - then it was 80+% and then 90+ % - well last quarter - it was not 70 or 80 or 90 some odd % of Profits - and not it was not 100% of profits either.  Nope - it was 104% of Smartphone industry profits. 

 

According to BMO Capital Market Analyst - Tim Long - he estimates that Apple accounted for 103.6% of smartphone industry operating profits in the 3rd quarter of 2016.  It share is over 100% because well others are loosing money.

 

To say Apple was ahead of all others in Profit share is to put it mildly.  No 2 in profits was Samsung with 0.9% of profit share.  Yes - Number 1 is Apple at 103.6% and Samsung is number 2 at 0.9%.  ouch ouch ouch.

 

Sammy did have 21.7% of unit share vs Apples 13.2% and huawei’s 9.7%.  

 

But what good are unit share if you are not making any money. Last I checked this was not supposed to be a charity venture. 

 

Anyway - Apple has a business model - and the others - yeah - not so much.

 

And just think what Sammy’ profit share will look like this quarter given the whole Note 7 really did not fully blow up - pun intended - until the end of the last quarter.  

 

http://qz.com/827931/apple-is-basically-the-only-company-

making-any-money-selling-smartphones/

 

http://www.cultofmac.com/452627/apple-smartphone-maker-

made-real-profit-last-quarter/

 

 

37:08

 

http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/8/13567010/apple-

refurbished-iphone-online-store-sale

 

Thanks to Dr. John for this next one.

 

 

Which is Apple is once again selling Refurbished iPhones.  So if you are ok with the thought of someone else having held that iPhone up to their face and coughed or sneezed all over it or had it in their back pocket or in their bra - and none of that bothers you when you put it up to your face - when then great news you can get a slightly reduced priced refurbished iphone from the Apple store. 

 

The good news it they do come with a new battery, one year warranty and a quote new outer shell unquote.  But shell is not glass.  But hey if you are not a germ a phobe - then this might be something for you.  

 

This is for now - just per past generation iPhones - not any iPhone 7 or 7+’s 

 

And the next time you see an iPhone 7 or 7+ in someones back pocket or see them sticking it in their bra - just think some day that could be your iPhone - that is if that whole refurbished thing is ok by you.   

 

38:02

 

Winter is Coming and so are the Holidays - and you know what makes a great gift - Warm Flannel sheets from Boll and Branch.  

 

The sheets from Boll and Branch are made from 100% organic cotton - not because organic is a buzzword but because organic cotton is incredibly soft.  And the sheets get softer each time you wash them.  

We have had ours for over a year now and they are incredible and really soft. You’ll get the nicest sheets you’ve ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques would be charging for sheets of far lower quality.  I really could not believe how excited my wife was to get these new sheets.  And the box they came in and the individual pouches for the sheets and pillow cases - well the presentation was incredible.  

 

 

get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll at Branch dot com, promo code TII.

 

Again that is Boll and Branch Dot Com.  Promo code TII.

 

These sheets are only sold online at boll and branch dot com - you can’t buy them in any stores.  That is how they keep the pricing low and free of markups.

 

But here is the best part - don’t take my word for it - try them out yourself for 30 days risk free.  Boll and Branch is so sure your going to fall in love with their sheets that they give you 30 nights to try them out.  If you don’t love them for ANY reason - they will take them back and refund you without any hassle at all.     

 

They also have towels - and the ones I purchased for my Wife are by far the best towels in the house - plus they have other cotton products.  Don’t wait until it is too late go now and get some of your holiday shopping done with Boll & Branch.  

 

 

get $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS at Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII.

 

Go to Boll and Branch Dot Com today for $50 OFF YOUR FIRST SET OF SHEETS.  That's B-O-L-L and Branch dot com, promo code TII.

 

 

39:47

 

VOICEMAIL - Jerry_indy_issues_with_mail_app_crashes 

 

 

Hey Rob, 

I have iCloud back up storage 50gb for .99 cents a month .

The storage has my iPad Pro , and the 6 plus 

Now that I have the new 7 plus . 

With over 250gb 

The next storage amount that will give me enough space will be 1tb for $9.99 a month 

Is there a better option 

 

And can you explain the difference of

 

iCloud Photo Library 

And 

iCloud Drive

iCloud storage 

And just where dose my phones back up live 

 

Regards, 

David 

 

 

Hi Rob. 

I ordered the fireflies from kickstarter about 2 days before the podcast came out where you talked about them. I got them about a week ago. I did notice the left ear bud was cutting out.  Fireflies sent an email explaining that there was a problem in a small number of the units specific to the left side. I have just received an email with the procedure to exchange the faulty ones for new ones. I love using them except for the cutting out part. Thanks for a great show. 

Your Friend 

Paul M.

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Steve_VA_Fire_flies_feedbk_issues 

 

43:52 

 

http://getcmra.com/

 

 

 

Hey Rob, 

this looks interesting, an Apple Watch smartband with two cameras for HD video and photos, one facing towards you for selfies or video chat, one outward facing. Ready for pre-order $149, ships in Spring 2017:  

Regards, 

Aric Boyles

 

Thanks Aric for the heads up on the CMRA for Apple Watch.  Which as he mentioned you can pre-order now for $149.  

 

It offers 2 HD cameras - an outward facing 8 MP camera and a self facing 2 MP camera.   

 

All Day battery life - which they claim will allow you to capture 100s of photos or 30 minutes of video per charge.   

 

It comes with a dual charging dock to allow you to charge both it and your Apple Watch at the same time.  

 

It looks interesting - and is not a crowd funded project - but is in pre-order mode now.  Go to - get CMRA dot com for more info and to pre-order.   

 

44:55 

 

VOICEMAIL - Ben_Canada_issue_ask_to_join_networks 

 

Hi Rob, 

 

I'm curious if you or the listeners can help me. 

 

I recently had to upgrade my work laptop (Lenovo T460) & now anytime I email myself a file (to iPhone/iPad) it comes as a winmail.dat file that is useless. Even pdfs come like this. Never had this happen before & don't know how to fix it. 

 

Thank you,

Laura B 

Celina TX

 

Good morning Rob,

 

Have you received any reports of iPhones going to the shut down screen without holding down the power button or when pressing the home button the iPhone takes a screenshot or when you're doing something on the phone it will just turn off?

 

I have updated to 10.1.1 and done a full restore and the problem still persists. My local Verizon store said I had dust in the power button and blew it out but this didn't solve my issues. It's really frustrating. 

Regards,

Derrick  

Everything you are describing sounds like a faulty / flakey power button.

 

How old is your iPhone?

 

And to answer your question - no have not heard of this from others. Sounds very specific to your unit and the power button.

 

 

And Derrick reported back that quote

Replacement/refurbished phone is on the way free of charge. The Verizon dude didn't have a clue why my phone is acting the way it is. 

unquote

 

VOICEMAIL -  Gil_Boston_Keyboard_autocorrect_

 

50:00

 

Ep 412 - Ask Siri - What's your sign?

 

 

50:42 

 

Thanks again to Boll & Branch for sponsoring this episode - Folks go right now to Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII. to get $50 OFF the nicest sheets and cotton products you have ever owned with free shipping to boot.    

 

 

 

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 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.   

 

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.  

 

51:37

 

Thanks again to Texture for sponsoring this episode - Folks go right now to Texture dot com/ Tii to get your free trial and access to well over 150 of the best and most popular magazines. 

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included. 

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App.

 

 

And per this episode that folks is almost going to do it for us - I say almost as there is some additional listener feedback after the music - so please stick around for that - but that is it for me on this episode - until the next time I am your host Rob reminding you to phone different

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Adam_Chi_Cut_short

VOICEMAIL - Pat_Flynn_asking_for_phone_support

 

 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 411

 

Harrys and Casper - Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank BRIAN for sending in the music you hear in the background. BRIAN  wrote: 

 

Hi Rob,

Here is a song called - HeySunshine

 

On  iOS I used the apps:

nanoStudio

iMaschine

Notion

GarageBand 

 

Most of the song started on the iPhone (iPad) then brought to the mac for finishing. 

 

On the mac I used the apps

Studio One

Logic

Notion

 

You can find more of my music at reverbnation.com/timfate

 

Regards,

Brian  

SONG_HeySunshine

 

 

Thanks BRIAN for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank well Me for the Artwork for today's show.  

 

This is Episode 4 -1- 1 - and if you know my past that is kinda a very special number for me - so I wanted to make sure the Artwork was appropriate.  I created this artwork on my iPhone by searching for Podcast411 icon - and finding the 4-1-1 on its own and then with the App Over - I added in the Tii in the upper left.  

 

You can see this artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 4-1-1 - 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 completely out of Music - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in. 

 

 

02:40

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“However, for the company to truly move forward as a tech power, Apple should hang-up on the iPhone after one more iteration – presumably the iPhone 6. You might disagree.” unquote

Richard Saintvilus, Forbes, 6 January 2013

 

Might disagree - Might?  Huh - So Apple should just shut down the iPhone line - which is what 65 - 70% of its revenue - Genius.  Evidently Forbes is pretty liberal with their drug screening policy for employees - because whatever Richard was smoking even Gary Johnson is not for the legalization of.  

 

03:18 

 

This week we have promo codes for The App  - RETSNOM - which is monster spelled backwards.  

 

Here is the description slash storyline of this Game 

 

Quote  

You have a daughter. She is unfortunately infected by a zombie virus. The only way to save your daughter is to visit the laboratory in the future and steal the medicine that is expected to be made by your colleagues. But the future research team is hiding in the maze using mirrors. They decorated the maze using features of a mirror in each level.

UNQUOTE

 

 

Well thanks to the Devs for their DESCRIPTION of THEIR App - RETSNOM and for sending in the promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put RETSNOM in the subject line.     

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/retsnom/id1163684161?l=ko&ls=1&mt=8 

 

  

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.  

 

 

04:29

 

http://nymag.com/selectall/2016/10/update-ios-10-1-

security-flaw-jpeg-executiable.html

 

Apple on Monday the 24th released updated for iOS 10.1, tvOS 10.0.1, watchOS 3.1 and for the Mac crowd - macOS 10.12.1

 

It was a busy day for Apples servers.  

 

Pre 10.1 - the update notes had a lot of info listed per what was changed / updated / fixed.

 

Camera and Photos

• Introduces Portrait Camera for iPhone 7 Plus that creates a depth effect that keeps your subject sharp while creating a beautifully blurred background (beta)

With out a doubt if you own an iPhone 7Plus - this is a killer feature and you definitely want to upgrade just for this.  I saw a comment from Tosin O where he said - Quote I honestly am not to fussed about portrait mode. Well not for now anyway (might change my mind when I see the pictures). UNQUOTE  -  Yes Tosin - yes you will change your mind once you see the pictures.  And then he posted that Yup he changed his mind - Nailed it - It is just soooo different then what you have ever been able to do with a smartphone camera that again as I mentioned on the last episode - you start taking these depth effect photos of everything and everyone.  I have one hanging on the fridge right now of my younger son flying a kite and I did the depth effect on him with the kites all blurred - it is pretty cool.  Tosin posted one of his Coffee mug. Warning it is addicting - Bokeh(ay) is DA BOMB.  

 

ok other changes for Camera and Photos include

• People names in the Photos app are saved in iCloud backups
• Improved the display of wide color gamut photos in the grid views of the Photos app
• Fixes an issue where opening the Camera app would show a blurred or flashing screen for some users
• Fixes an issue that caused Photos to quit for some users when turning on iCloud Photo Library

 

Maps

• Transit support for every major train, subway, ferry, and national bus line, as well as local bus systems for Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
• Sign-based transit navigation including layouts of all underground structures and walkways that connect large transit stations
• Transit fare comparison when viewing alternative transit routes

 

Messages

• New option to replay bubble and full screen effects
• Messages effects can play with Reduce Motion enabled
• Fixes an issue that could lead to contact names appearing incorrectly in Messages
• Addresses an issue where Messages could open to a white screen
• Addresses an issue that could prevent the report junk option from displaying with unknown senders
• Fixes an issue where videos captured and sent in the Messages app could be missing audio

 

Apple Watch

• Adds distance and average pace to workout summaries in the Activity app for outdoor wheelchair run pace and outdoor wheelchair walk pace
• Fixes issues that may have prevented Music playlists from syncing to Apple Watch
• Addresses an issue that was preventing invitations and data to appear in Activity Sharing
• Fixes an issue that was allowing Activity Sharing to update over cellular when manually disabled
• Resolves an issue that was causing some third-party apps to crash when inputting text

 

Other improvements and fixes

• Improves Bluetooth connectivity with 3rd party accessories
• Improves AirPlay Mirroring performance when waking a device from sleep
• Fixes an issue where playback would not work for iTunes purchased content when the “Show iTunes Purchases” setting is turned off
• Fixes an issue where certain selfie apps and face filters used with the FaceTime HD Camera on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus did not display a live preview
• Fixes an issue in Health where individual strokes are converted to separate characters when using the Chinese handwriting keyboard
• Improves performance of sharing websites from Safari to Messages
• Fixes an issue in Safari that caused web previews in tab view to not display correctly
• Fixes an issue that caused certain Mail messages to be reformatted with very small text
• Fixes an issue that caused some HTML email to be formatted incorrectly
• Fixes an issue that in some cases caused the search field to disappear in Mail
• Fixes an issue that could prevent Today View Widgets from updating when launched
• Fixes an issue where Weather widget sometimes failed to load data
• Fixes an issue on iPhone 7 where Home Button click settings would not appear in search results
• Fixes an issue that prevented spam alert extensions from blocking calls
• Resolves an issue that could prevent alarm sounds from going off
• Fixes an issue where audio playback via Bluetooth would cause the Taptic engine to stop providing feedback for some users
• Resolves an issue preventing some users from restoring from iCloud Backup

 

But the biggest item from 10.1 was this security fix

 

quote

Available for: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, iPod touch 6th generation and later

Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted JPEG file may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

Found by Marco Grassi (@marcograss) of KeenLab (@keen_lab).

unquote

 

This one item is why unlike in the past where I say wait - this time I am saying if you have not updated to 10.1 - you need to - this security fix - fixes a big hole - where if you viewed - not downloaded and opened - but just viewed a malicious JPG - it could execute code on your device - meaning looking at an innocent looking puppies and dandelion images could actually allow a bad guy to take control of your iOS device. So yeah - update to 10.1 ASAP - even if this exploit was not out in the wild before this patch - you know it will be now.  

 

So no 10.1 is not just about Portrait mode for iPhone 7+ owners - it is an update for ALL iOS users that can update to 10.x

 

 

11:55

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/10/24/apple-

ios-10-1-iphone-cellular-phone-signal-upgrade/#54d821a9780d

 

 

One thing I did not see clearly shown in Apples list of what was updated was the fact Apple with 10.1 quietly improved cellular performance for all iPhones with the update.

 

If you were having issues with 4G and 3G signals dropping for no known or apparent reason - then this is the update you have been looking for.

 

 

One of the things that 10.1 is also supposed to improve is battery life.  

 

I did run last week my iPhone after it was fully charged to see the type of battery life I could get when not tethering. This included when I went to the EntreLeadership conference with Dave Ramsey all day really great event - so it was a good set of mix use - but no tethering.  I had 13 hours and 37 Minutes with 2% left.  That is with 34 hours and 31 minutes of standby.  

 

So if 10.1 does improve battery life - wow.  Because those numbers are pretty darn impressive on their own.

 

Here is some feedback from listeners.

 

From Shannon H

quote I have been running the public beta for awhile. I can't wait to update my wife's 6 plus tonight so I can begin the bombardment of lasers, fireworks, etc. I know I could’ve already but we both really dislike the motion effect.

unquote

 

From Stan B quote

I updated my Series 1 Watch, Apple TV and two iPads last night OTA with no problems.  Will do the same on my two iPhones today. 

unquote

 

From Craig B

quote

I've updated one iPhone and one Apple TV so far with no issues; I will update the rest of my devices and computers as soon as possible. As usual, no reason to wait unless you are completely risk adverse. 

unquote 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

 Love the show.

 As a blind person who uses Voiceover I was eagerly awaiting the 10.1

updates for IOS and TV-OS. Apple introduced a multitude of bugs and

annoyances for voiceover users in IOS and TV-OS 10 many of which I, and

others, have reported to Apple. So, imagine my joy upon discovering that IOS

10.1 and TV-OS 10.1 fixed exactly zero of them.

 The podcast app on the Apple TV was made almost unusable in TV-OS 10 and

if anything it's worse now.

 It seems that IOS 10.1 is Apple attempting to cram in a few features they

wish they had for IOS 10.0. Perhaps they should rename this version IOS 10.0

(for real).

 And now, kindly fix those bloody irritating bugs you introduced. I really

wish I could revert my TV to 9.2.1. That  version worked quite well and I've

been unable to discover any redeeming features of TV-OS 10.x even if the

bugs didn't exist.

 Okay, enough rant.

Thanks for the show.

Kevin Barry

 

 

Hi Rob,

I downloaded and installed the newly released iOS 10.1 on my iPad Mini 2 yesterday (October 24).  Among other bug fixes, Apple promised to fix a 'very small text' problem in their native Mail App.  Quote:

• Fixes an issue that caused certain Mail messages to be reformatted with very small text
• Fixes an issue that caused some HTML email to be formatted incorrectly

Since I had been experiencing this small text problem for some time on my iPad Mini, I was excited to get the problem fixed.

 

However the 'very small text' problem was not fixed in this latest iOS 10.1  update.  At least not for me.  The text in my mail did appear as normal size for several hours, but when I opened my Mail app this morning, the text had again returned to its small size.  I am using AOL and Exchange mail accounts.

 

Rebooting, closing the mail App, resetting the text size in Accessibility and in Display settings all fix the problem for only temporarily.  Then something causes the small text size to return after a few hour.

 

Does anyone know how to fix this?  Resetting network settings didn't work either.

 

Michael Dries

 

 

16:48

 

http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2016/

 

On Thursday the 27th - Apple will have an October event with Hello Again being the key words in the invite.  That is clearly a reference to updated computers.

 

The event will be the 27th at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET.  Standard Apple Event times.

 

Speculation again is around this event being very Mac centric.  New MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs are expected.  Some speculation about updated Mac Pro’s and Mac Minis and possibly even updated iMacs  - again mac heavy.  For the iOS side of things - expect the new AirPods to be officially launched - either available in store on the 27th or for order on the 27th.  But I would expect some amount available in stores on the 27th or 28th.  As the website for Apple does say they are Available late October - and traditionally in Apple lingo Available means you can put in your hands - not just available to order. 

 

If there is anything else that is announced that is iOS related - I may do a blog post at today in iOS dot com and in the Tii App to go over what is announced.  I will not be putting out another episode this month - as I will be taking a couple of vacation days this week and weekend as my parents are coming to visit.  

 

Of course if they are available to buy this week - if you do get them - please call into the show - 206-666-6364 from your new AirPods and let us know your thoughts. 

 

I do plan to get them as soon as they are available - but would love your feedback and thoughts as well. 

 

 

18:59

 

The only thing that beats an iPhone is a new iPhone - and the only razor blade to beat a Harrys Razor is a new harrys Razor. With Harrys new Gen 2 Razor Head - they took the best Razor and made it the bestest Razor I have ever used.  

 

And Harrys also has a brand new offer for you.  

• Harry’s is so confident in the quality of their blades, they’ll send you their popular Free Trial Set, which comes with the Razor and the Gen2  five-blade Cartridge, and shaving gel. All Free when you sign up for a shave plan, you just pay shipping. 

• PLUS, there’s an additional special offer for you great folks: enter code T i i  at checkout to get a free post shave balm added to your order.

Harrys Post Shave Balm is incredible - it soothes and moisturizes and best of all my Wife says it makes me smell really good - really really good.  So good Wearing it now has somehow become code.  

 

Per their Gen 2 Blade - It is still the great 5 blade razor - but they made some improvements - It is more flexible for better control and more comfortable shaving.   They added a 6 th blade at the top for trimming hard to reach spots, and they still of course have the lubricating strip.  I don’t just shave my face - if you met me you know I shave my whole head and before Harry’s I tried a lot of different blades ALL the expensive 4 and 5 blades out there and the Gen 1 was better than all of them and the Gen 2 is better than Gen 1 - Harrys moved the bar folks.  I am 100% a harrys customer period.  

 

To get the bestest blades - Harry's went and found a German blade factory that was almost 100 years old and purchased it.  Harry’s owns the most important part of the razor - the blade and by cutting out the middle men on both sides means they can keep the price low to you.  

 

Plus Harrys as an organization helps those looking for jobs - by donating 1% of their sales and 1% of their time to help prepare people for professional success.  Yes a shave that feels great from a company you can feel great about. 

 

Once again go to Harrys.com right now and enter code Tii at checkout to claim your Free Trial Set and Free post shave balm. That’s Harrys.com  and then enter coupon code Tii   and start shaving better.

 

 

22:12

 

VOICEMAIL - Dave_SD_difficult_typing_swipe_selection 

 

And from Shannon Holden in G+  

Quote I just discovered that you can use the stock iOS keyboard on the iPhone as a trackpad to move the cursor around while typing. I'm not sure when this became available.  Just 3D Touch on the keyboard and it grays out all of the keys, this is the most exciting feature I've seen in a long time. unquote

 

 

Now those of you with iPhone 6S and 6S+ already know about this feature as it came out in iOS 9 - but for new iPhone 7 and 7+ users coming from something other than the 6S and 6s+ - this is a cool new feature - that should be mentioned again. 

 

And if you have an iPad or at least for most iPads - you can also do this same thing by tap and holding with two fingers on your keyboard - this is a really nice way to accurately and quickly get your cursor where it needs to be when typing. 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Angel_VA_fdbk_issue_player_controls_missing 

 

29:52

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

 

Also FROM the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top. 

 

 

From John Poyser

quote

I had to wipe & re-set up as new iPhone with iOS 10 to try and resolve some glitches & crashes I was experiencing. Most issues are resolved and the rest I can live with until 10.1 comes out. BUT - now I have to redo all the battery tweaks I've done over months. I heard people mentioning a recent podcast covering this - is it written down in a post OR can someone tell me how to find the episode of TII that coveted it ?

unquote 

 

From Shannon Holden

quote

+John Poyser Go to the Tii app and then go to the PDF section. There you will find 19 battery saving tips. I believe this is what you're looking for.

unquote 

 

 

From Francisco Tapia

quote

+Shannon Holden +Rob Walch the iOS8 PDF?

Battery saving should be as easy as just turning on low power mode? I mean you pretty much get there by following the PDF.

unquote 

 

 

 

From ME

Low Power mode will turn off some other features and limit others more then you may want - going item by item allows you to customize more for what is important to you. Low Power mode basically lobotomizes your iPhone. And low Power mode causes frustration if you are being active - like locking / turning off the screen in 30 seconds. And there are other items as well. So it is better to optimize the iPhone per you individual use case needs - and that do helps - but yes it is also 2 years old and there are new features that need to be shown that when turned off help improve batter life.

 

 

And From John Poser

quote

Thanks to all who shared info - I like using the incremental method in the PDF because I like controlling the features & apps that use the juice. I feel that the Low Power Mode is my emergency battery life extender - only for those times I need my phone to last and know I won't be able to charge. Like when I'm on the conference floor. Or on that last day of a long business trip - when nothing's gone right :)

unquote 

 

 

Exactly John.  Low Power mode is when you need your Smartphone to be just a phone.  That is how I look at or as I said when you find it is ok to Lobotomize your iPhone for the sake of keeping the Phone part active - then low power mode can be used.  

 

 

Into the email bag.

 

Hi Rob, 

For some reason anytime I post something to the Today in iOS Google Community, it shows up for a few seconds and then goes away. Have I done something to offend your filtering system there? 

 

Thanks for all you do. 

Love the podcast and all the posts in the community. 

Guy Whelan

 

Hi Guy - sadly sometimes google will mark posts for review thinking they are spam - and the sad part is I don’t get an email saying the post needs to be reviewed and approved - I must just log in and manually check as such there are some that sit in approval for a couple of days.  Nothing I can do - if Google thinks it is questionable - then it is flag for review. You could always email me letting me know if your post is not showing. Otherwise you need to wait until I get around to reviewing those posts. 

 

 

33:52

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/20/iphone-7-qualcomm-intel-

modem-cellular-performance/

 

Seems when Apple made the new iPhone 7 and 7+ they did not use the same manufacturers chips for their Modems.  They sourced from Qualcomm and Intel.  The Qualcomm chips are in the Verizon and Sprint and Sim-Free Models.  The Intel Chips are in the T-Mobile and AT&T models.  

 

And people have been doing some testing - mind you pre iOS 10.1 testing.  So results may have changed some - but initial testing showed some clear results - those with the Qualcom chips had a clear and significant Modem performance edge over the intel chips.  At least when there is any drop off in signal level.  I will not go over the MB through put vs Signal strength - other than to say - it did not take much drop off in signal level to start the intel version dropping in data through put.  

 

One other thing - the Qualcomm chip versions are only sold in the US, China and Japan.  Everyone else is getting the Intel version.

 

So not all iPhone 7’s and 7 pluses are created equal. 

 

 

 

35:08

 

https://www.cnet.com/news/yes-your-32gb-iphone-7s-

storage-is-slower-but-heres-why-it-doesnt-matter/

 

And another place where there is a difference in performance is in Write speeds.  Seems the 32 GB iPhone 7 and 7S write at a significantly slower speed than the 128 and 256 GB versions.  Read speeds - what you do must often - is the same.  But write speeds are a quite a bit different. 

 

So if you were looking for another reason not to get the 32 GB version - the write speed is one - but really a small one.  In day to day use it is read speed you need to be concerned with and that again is the same.

 

But when you initially are setting up your iPhone 7 or 7+ from backup - yeah at that point you will be glad you have the faster write speed for the 128 and 256 GB versions - of course - writing 100 GB to the 256GB version is still going to take longer than writing 20 GB to the 32 GB version.  

 

Technically there is a difference between the 32GB version and the 128 and 256 GB versions.  Which if you listened to me and did not get the 32 GB version you would not need for me to try and down play the differences and could just say whew - glad I got the 128 or 256 GB version.  An really glad if it is the Verizon or Spring or Sim Free 128 or 256 GB version - because that one is the bomb.

 

 

36:32

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/10/24Apple-Watch-

Nike-The-Perfect-Running-Partner-Arrives-Friday-October-28.html

 

Apple made one announcement before the Hello Again event and that is that on Friday October 28th the special Apple Watch Nike+ or AWN+ for all your runners out there - will be finally available for you to pick up - just prior to your long weekend runs. 

 

The AWN+ will be available in 38 and 42 mm aluminum cases.  It is the 2nd Gen series 2 Apple Watch - so it is fully water proof.  So yes you can wear it during your tri-athalons. 

 

Pricing is $369 for 38 MM and $399 for 42 MM versions.

 

It will be available on the 28th in 

Australia, Austria, Agamotto, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vishanti,  the UK and the US.

 

Then on the 29th in Bahrain, Greece, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.

 

And the 30th in Israel.

 

 

37:54

 

http://www.makersofiphone.com/apple/everything-about-

watchos-3-for-apple-watch/

 

 

Hey Rob!

I just got my Best Buy preorder for the  Watch series 2 space black stainless steel!!  All I can say is I looooove this thing!  I can't believe how much faster it is than my series zero aluminum. I like the weight too. Good upgrade!

Regards,

Oshkosh Josh

 

 

Ok - so now it is time to go over the changes of Watch OS 3.x 

 

To start with the biggest change - when you tap the side button - it is now a quick link to a new dedicated dock - no longer to list of friends.  

 

There are new complications and watch faces, including fitness-focused options.

• Swipe up on a watch face for Control Center, and swipe left or right to switch faces.
• A new Breathe app helps you relax - except when I don’t actually have time to breath and relax - having it remind me I need to - makes me even more stressed.  Which then makes me get up and get a cookie.  I eat when I am stressed.   

 

• Send text messages directly from your Apple Watch by scribbling letters on the screen.  Which is something I have used a few times and well - it has a ways to go to understand my finger writing.  But when it works it is cool.  

 

• New apps: Reminders, Home, Find My Friends, heart rate - all came with iOS 3.0  

 

When you use the workout app - there is a quick start feature - which speeds up getting your workout started. 

 

 

Emergency SOS was added - you just hold down the button for a few seconds and it can dial 911 on your phone and notify your emergency contacts.

 

One of the best new features how ever for WatchOS 3.x is the speed in which apps - especially 3rd party apps open.  

 

 

As mentioned earlier watch OS 3.1 was just released and for the most part it is mostly about bug fixes.  

 

Here is a list of key things that changed with 3.1

• New option to replay bubble and full screen effects in Messages.
• Messages effect can play with Reduce Motion enabled.
• Fixes an issue that could pause the notification for Timer complete to be delivered twice. 
• Resolves an issue that could prevent Apple Watch Series 2 from fully charging.
• Resoles an issue where Activity rings may disappear from the watch face.
• Fixes an issue that prevented Force Touch options from appearing in some-third party apps.

 

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/24/apple-releases-watchos-3-

1-to-the-public-with-bug-fixes-update-through-iphone-watch-app/

 

 

 

41:06

 

http://bgr.com/2016/10/21/iphone-7-plus-vs-

google-pixel-speed-tests/

 

We are starting to see some speed tests between the Google Pixel and the iPhone 7+ come out. 

 

In Bench mark tests - not even close - the 7+ more than doubled the single core bench mark score 3,488 to 1,565 - ouch.   And remember single core is where most apps live.  

 

But in the multi core speeds the 7+ was still a lot faster - 5590 vs 4103 - higher is better.

 

In real world testing - some launching of stock apps went to the 7+ - some went to the Pixel.

 

But when it came to games - forget about it - the 7+ destroyed the Pixel — this comes back to those bench mark scores - and many games push the smartphones limits.

 

The most likely smartphone that will finally beat the 7+ in speed tests will be the 7S+ or 8+ or Pro or whatever the next gen 5.5 inch iPhone is called.

 

But for now - nothing is close on the bench and in real world for graphic CPU intensive applications. 

 

On the front for light weight apps - then the 7+ and pixel were pretty even.

 

 

43:08 

 

We have a new dog and he is supposed to be taking turns sleeping with the different boys - the last few night I say who you sleeping with and each time he ran into my Son Henry’s room - and the it dawned on me - oh yeah - he has the Casper Mattress - smart dog.   

 

Casper Mattresses are a mix of Latex foam and Memory foam. No noisy springs to be woken up by when you master or significant other gets up in the middle of the night.  Time Magazine even named it one of the best inventions of 2015.   

 

And with Casper you get a 100 day risk free trial period.  You don't like it you get your money back and they come and pick it back up and donate it to a charity.   

• Casper is an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price.

.   Twin Mattresses are just $500, they also have Twin XL for $600, Full for $750, Queen for $850 and then King and Cal King - for  $950.  That is less much much less than my iPad Pro setup.  And as I said you have 100 days to return it risk free. And if you go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code tii - you will save $50 off those prices -   Terms and Conditions Apply. 

 

This is an american made mattress with delivery right now for the US and Canada only and it is free delivery. And When said mattress is delivered - it is from UPS - in a squarish box that you think no way is there a mattress in there - But you get a cool little tool to cut open the package and the mattress opens up and expands to form.  It is really cool Just google Casper Mattress unboxing.  

 

Winter is coming and snuggling down with a thick blanket or two or three is made even better when the Mattress under those blankets is really comfortable.      

 

 

Again to Save $50 off of the prices I mentioned go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code t i i - all lower case on the promo code.  again casper dot com / tii - promo code tii to save $50 - thanks Casper for the great mattress and for sponsoring this show.           

 

 

45:11

 

VOICEMAIL - JOE_KY_feedbk_android_HI 

 

Hi Rob, 

Last year I made my first apple purchase, an iphone 6s plus.  I am blind and apple seemed to be the most accessible to the blind of all my options.   I was just about to purchase an ipad pro when the iphone 7 was introduced without a headphone jack and now I'm wondering if its a mistake to invest in a ecco-system that is eliminating the headphone jack.  I need to switch my headphones quickly between devices, including devices without a lightning connector and bluetooth lag is a killer for voice over users.  will apple be eliminating the headphone jack from ipads and computers in the near future?  How can I efficiently switch a pair of headphones from analog and digital test equipment, audio recording devices, PC, and ios products in the future?  They say Android is catching up in accessibility and I'd like to have to learn as few operating systems and their accessibility gestrues as possible.  Should I get a windows tablet instead of an ipad proe?  This headphone jack issue is really concerning to me.  thank you for yur advice, 

Regards,

Greg A, Pennsylvania          

 

Greg - My recommendation is stick with iOS - and if you get an iPhone 7 or 7+ get a dongle or adapter for our 1/8th inch headphones so you can use the same headphones between devices.  No it is not perfect - but I think you will find on Accessibility features - iOS is still a much better solution than Android.  

 

 

Hi Rob,

As per the last episode I tried a while back to do a credit card dispute for a project I funded that was a no show and they told me since it too long ago I was S.O.L.    Is the law 6 months or something?   Many projects take so long what can we do are we supposed to dispute it one or two months after the delivery date and even by then by the time we paid to the time that we're disputing six months or more he could have easily passed.  

Regards,

Michael

 

 

 

50:38

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1478028788/auxillite-

lightest-2-in-1-dac-converter-for-your-i

 

 

For Kickstarter this week I was going to talk about Auxillite - which is a dongle type solution for adding powering and listening to your iPhone 7 and 7+ - I say was - because then some others warned me not to and to read the comments.  I have reached out to the project developer for comments per the concerns some folks had - and If they reply before the next episode I will mention their reply then.  

 

—————

 

Hello,

This is a message from Kickstarter’s Integrity team. We’re writing to notify you that the iLDOCK - charge and listen to iPhone 7 at the same time (Suspended), project has been suspended, and your $31.00 USD pledge has been canceled. A review of the project uncovered evidence that it broke Kickstarter's rules. We may suspend projects when they demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Offering purchased items and claiming to have made them yourself
• Presenting someone else’s work as your own
• Misrepresenting or failing to disclose relevant facts about the project or its creator

 

Accordingly, all funding has been stopped and backers will not be charged for their pledges. No further action is required on your part.

 

We take the integrity of the Kickstarter system very seriously. We only suspend projects when we find strong evidence that they are misrepresenting themselves or otherwise violating the letter or spirit of Kickstarter's rules. As a policy, we do not offer comment on project suspensions beyond what is stated in this message.

Regards, 

Kickstarter Integrity

 

Seems the issue was with claiming to be MFI certified.

 

 

——————

 

 

Speaking of Kickstarter.

 

The FireFlies mentioned back on Ep 398 - have started making it to listeners.

 

Here is one email on this.

 

Hi Rob,

Thank you for mentioning these on the podcast!   I love them

Jessica in PA

 

 

From Jerome Horowitz on Google+

who said he got the firefly(kickstarter) earbuds on Friday..

They had Seriously poor Bluetooth connection. then updated to iOS 10.1 today. Now Flawless connection. .

 

 

Others on Twitter and social media reached out to say they got theirs as well.  

 

 

55:44

 

VOICEMAIL - PROMO_SpareMin_Tii 

 

Hi Rob,

Greetings from sunny Sitka.  I have scanned several hundred old family photos.  I want to put several lines of text on them so that my great grands know something about their family history.  I am looking for a VoiceOver friendly app for iPad or something for my PC.  Please send this out to your listeners.

Regards,

Bob Purvis

Sitka

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Brent_OKC_battery_case_searching

 

1:00:32

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/10/21FY-16-Fourth-

Quarter-Results-Conference-Call.html

 

 

Apple Q3 2016 - Quarterly Report Summary:

Rev = $46.9 Billion (vs $51.5 Billion a year ago quarter and $42.4 Billion last quarter)

Total Cash = $237.6 Billion (Up $6.1 Billion for the quarter from $231.5 Billion)

 

Last Quarter Sales:

iPhones Sold = 45.5 Mil (vs 48.1 Mil a year ago quarter and 40.4 Mil last quarter)

iPads Sold = 9.3 Mil (vs 9.9 Mil a year ago quarter and 10 Mil last quarter)

Mac's Sold = 4.9 Mil (vs 5.7 Mil a year ago quarter and 4.3 Mil last quarter) 

 

————

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/10/25Apple-Reports-

Record-Fourth-Quarter-Results.html

 

 

==== 

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/10/25Apple-Reports-

Fourth-Quarter-Results.html

 

http://images.apple.com/pr/pdf/q4fy16datasum.pdf

 

 

Apple had their quarterly conference call. One thing to remember - that last quarter they had one additional week of new iPhone sales vs the same quarter a year ago. 

 

Tim said results were very strong and high end of their guidance - but in the guidance range.    

 

And then Apple reported a lot of downs vs same quarter a year ago - Revenue, Profit, EPS, iPhone Sales, iPad Sales, Mac Sales and Gross Margins All down again vs the same quarter a year ago.  The only up was Services - up 24% to $6.325 Billion. 

 

Starting with iPhones -  

iPhone sales for Calendar Q3 2016 were - 45.5 Mil vs 48.1 mil a year ago — or a 5.4% decline vs the year ago quarter which is smaller than the previous quarters 15% decline - I mean if you are really looking for a positive spin that is.  Also Back in July the Anal-ists estimated that last quarter would be 43 Million units sold on average.  However right be the earnings call the analysts average estimate was 45.3 Million - which is pretty much dead nuts on.  So Congrats to all of the anal-ists as a group. 

But specifically T. Michael Walkley from Canaccord Genuity with a guess of 45.65 Million iPhones sold last quarter as being closest to the pin. 

 

Tim Cook said iPhone 7 supply should equal demand before end of quarter - but iPhone 7+ demand will likely remain greater than supply.  And that right now Apple was very supply constrained with regards to the 7+.   

 

For the iPhones the ASP were actual up at $619 in Q3 2016 vs an ASP of $595 in Q2 2016.  While that is up - it is still lower  than the traditional range of $650 to $700 we had seen the 6 quarters prior to Q2 of this year.  

 

iPad sales for last quarter were 9.3 Mil units. vs 9.9 Mil the year ago quarter. This seems to be where the iPad is setting into for a base of sales in the non-holiday period.   

 

Turning now to Cash - Yeah seems Apple has all of it - for a total of 237.6 Billion Cash over 91% which is not in the US vs 93% 3 months ago that was not in the US.  

 

That said Apple still Returned over $9 Billion to Investors last quarter. 

 

If you are an investor you will be getting two quarters, a nickel and two pennies for each share you own of Apple stock assuming you are still an owner come early November.   

 

Looking forward Apple gave some Guidance and a key part of the guidance has Apple  returning to growth this quarter.  After 3 quarters of the opposite of Growth year over year.

 

An interesting fact-toid - Tim said that there are 2 Billion with a B requests a week for Siri.   

 

 

Again - numbers were lower all around vs the year ago quarter.  Same as last 2 quarters. But again Tim seems to think we will see growth for this quarter.  Which I thought Wallstreet would be giddy about - but in after hour trading Apple was down about $2 - so go figure. 

 

 

I should point out I own Apple stock.  I am clearly long on Apple for full and fair disclosure.  

 

At the end they have a Q&A with the Anal-ists - and one I guess does not want to be on Tim Cooks Christmas card list. Steven I got the biggest Milunovich asked  

quote does Apple today have a grand strategy for what you want to do? I know you won't tell us what it us, but do you know what you want to do over the next three to maybe five years? Or is it more a read the market and quickly react? 

unquote 

 

Or Put another way - Tim - do you know what you are doing - or a you just winging it hoping for the best and reacting when things don’t work out.   

 

Or put another way - Tim do you have a clue?  Was essentially what Steven Who is going to get those big ones cut off Milunovich asked. 

 

Tim was pretty terse in his response - and rightly so - he said 

 

quote 

We have the strongest pipeline that we've ever had and we're really confident about the things in it. But as usual, we're not going to talk about what's ahead. And if you don’t like that answer you can shove it up your pipeline.  

unquote 

 

Ok - I might have embellished a bit on the last part of the quote - but you know that was what he was thinking. 

 

But if that was not enough Steven I don’t ever want to be allowed to step foot in Apple Campus Milunovich asked the following followup. 

 

And this is no joke  

 

Quote 

But in terms of your approach I guess to new products, do you have a strong sense of where technology is going and where you're going to play?

unquote 

 

Which is like Asking well - do you have strong sense of where technology is going and where you’re going to play - which is about as insulting a question you could possibly ask the CEO of the largest Tech company or any tech company period.   

 

To Which Tim responded - quote Actually Steve-oh - we define our road map once a year on take your child to work day.  We let the kids pick the next round of products each year - And then afterwards we have a bunch of Scary clowns chase the kid around campus whose picks last year did not pan out - it is a wonderful time and has helped make us the biggest tech company in the world.  unquote 

 

Which was actually slightly less ridiculous of an answer than the question Mr Milunovich asked - what the heck was Steve-Oh thinking.   

 

http://ped30.com/2016/10/22/apple-iphones-q4-2016/

 

http://seekingalpha.com/article/4014922-apple-aapl-q4-2016-

results-earnings-call-transcript

 

1:08:19

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_iphone7_apple_care_plus

 

VOICEMAIL - Jason_Apple_Care_square_trade

 

Hi Rob

I ordered my Black 256gb iPhone 7 Plus from Sprint on September 10th and it arrived yesterday on September 27th. It was very painless activating my new phone as an upgrade using my old phone. 

My old phone was the 64gb Gold iPhone 6 Plus and this is a crazy upgrade. I'm glad I took your advice and went for the 256gb version. Total out of pocket for the new phone is roughly $365 dollars to get the financing program started. I owe about $680 but if I send my old iPhone 6 Plus back to Sprint they will credit my account all but .90 cents of the month payment so roughly $400 for the top end iPhone 7 Plus, can't beat that deal and without a two year contract. I'm thinking about just sending Sprint roughly $23.00 to pay off my obligation along with my old phone and all I'll be pay is my month service plan. 

Love the show, I just figured I'd share the deal I got. 

regards,

Keith W

 

VOICEMAIL - Fdbk_unlocking_not_bug_raise_to_wake_is_on

 

 

1:13:16

 

Ep 411 - Ask Siri = When is your birthday?

 

 

1:14:04 

 

Thanks again to Casper for their support of Tii - and if you go to casper.com slash tii - and use promo code tii - all lower case - you will save $50 off a mattress shipped right to your door - again go to casper dot com slash tii and use promo code tii.     

 

 

A quick note - our next episode will likely not be for two weeks.  next week I will be traveling the end of the week.  But I will work on show notes when I am away.  My guess is next episode will be November 6th or 7th or 9th.  the 8th is my 19 year anniversary.   

 

 

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 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.   

  

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.   

 

1:15:31 

 

Thanks again to Harry's for sponsoring this episode. Folks please go to Harrys.com slash tii right now and enter code Tii at checkout to claim your Free Trial Set and post shave balm. That’s Harrys.com slash tii and then enter coupon code Tii 

 

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included.  

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App. 

 

 

And per this episode that folks is almost going to do it for us - I say almost as there is some additional listener feedback after the music - so please stick around for that - but that is it for me on this episode - until the next time I am your host Rob reminding you to phone different

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Ryan_Seattle_iOS10_feedback_note7

 

Transcript for Episode 410

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank COLIN for sending in the music you hear in the background. COLIN wrote: 

 

Hi Rob, 

This piece of music was built entirely in GarageBand on my iPad and iPhone. Even the ambient sounds were recorded with the mic on my EarPods directly into GarageBand's sampler. 

Best regards

Colin from Sydney, Australia.   

SONG_Colin_Sydney 

 

 

Thanks COLIN for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank DEBBIE for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  DEBBIE wrote the following:

 

Hi Rob,

I am a new listener and enjoying the show and information.  I'm submitting my first Fall photo. Taken with native camera app on iPhone 6s updated to iOS 10. Edits in Snapseed. 

Regards, 

Debbie B 

 

Thanks DEBBIE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see DEBBIE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 410 - 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. 

 

 

02:03

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“If the market spits up Apple and Android devices for their inability to meet business user needs, RIM stands alone—or will, on Jan. 30, 2013 and the days that follow the BlackBerry 10 launch—as the company ready to embrace them. This is an unprecedented opportunity. As a result, 2013 could be an amazing year for RIM.” unquote

Rob Enderle, CIO, 31 Dec 2012

 

Mind you Mr Enderle was predicting good things for Blackberry at the end of 2012 / beginning 2013.  Ouch - it was pretty apparent for quite some time by then Blackberry was dead. As bad as Mr. Enderle is at predicting the future of tech it is amazing that even still today a lot of people follow what he says. 

 

 

02:53 

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 409 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App  - LET’S PICK IT   -   If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 409 

 

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.  

 

03:34

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/17/apple-

releases-ios-10-0-3-for-iphone-7/

 

 

Apple today October 17th release iOS 10.0.3 

 

And if you are saying hey wait my iOS device is not seeing iOS 10.0.3 available for download - Rob are your sure?

 

Yes - Yes I am - as 10.0.3 is for the iPhone 7 and 7Plus only.

 

10.0.3 fixes a bug with cellular connectivity issues with the iPhone 7 and 7+ - which included losing cellular connectivity for small periods of time.  Which when you are trying to do anything would make it seem like long periods of time. 

 

Verizon users in the US seemed the most affected by this issue - but it was reported by users on all carriers with LTE and not just in the US - users around the world were reporting short outages for LTE connections. 

 

 

https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/17/apple-releases-

ios-10-0-3-iphone-7-and-7-plus/

 

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2016/10/ios-10-0-3-

fixes-iphone-7-cellular-connectivity-problems/

 

 

04:32

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/10/apple-seeds-

ios-10-1-beta-3-to-developers/

 

Last Monday Apple released iOS 10.1 beta 3 to devs and later in the week to public beta testers.

 

As with Beta 2 - it seems the biggest change is bug fixes and stability improvement.

 

Apple also release last week new betas for other devices - Watch OS 3.1 beta 3 and tvOS 10.0.1 beta 3 were also released.  

 

 

For my new iPhone 7+ I had been running iOS 10.1 Beta 3 since it has been available and it seems to be running pretty well for me.

 

Battery life without really trying yet to optimize for battery life has been good.  On Friday I did a day trip to Denver and back - and on that day I had 9 hours and 35 Minutes of battery life and 16 hours standby - that was with 3% battery life remaining. I used my personal hot spot for my laptop that day and it chewed up 36% of my battery life.  20% went to youtube 36 minutes on screen and 19 min background.  Hmmmm.  15% went to phone for 1.7 hours of use.  6% went to mail.  So really the Personal hot spot really skewed things.  

 

Back in September on the 20th and 21st I ran my 2 year old iPhone 6+  off of battery to see the life I could get.  I was able to get 8 hours and 43 minutes of battery life with 30 hours and 47 minutes of standby.  That saw 30% of battery life going to the Mail app, and the phone app chewing up 20% of battery life. 

 

I will try another experiment with the iPhone 7+ this week where I run the battery all the way down but don’t use the hotspot and see the life I get then.

 

The two take aways per these two experiments - 1. a 2 year old iPhone 6+ still is getting great battery life.  and 2. A new iPhone 7+ with a really heavy usage day and no real battery optimization tricks also had great battery life.

 

06:48

 

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2016/10/ios-10-1-dev-beta-4.html

 

And then earlier today October 17th - Apple released iOS 10.1 beta 4 - both to Devs and Public beta testers.  If you were already on beta 3 - beta 4 is a pretty small over the air update.

 

Interestingly - Apple on the beta side did not update Watch OS or tvOS as they did last week when 10.3 for iOS was released. 

 

With Beta 4 for 10.1 - as near as I can find - it is just bug fixes and stability improvements.  No one is reporting any new features or changes to older features.

 

 

07:49

 

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/iphone-7-plus-

bokeh-effect-how-to-use-portrait-mode/

 

VOICEMAIL - Bokeh pronunciation 

 

 

When talking about the new iPhone 7+ without a doubt the biggest change is the dual cameras and the newest effect / feature available is the Bokeh effect - thanks emiko - and I hope I got that right.  

 

This new effect will make you start taking pictures of anything and everything to see it close up and in focus but with the background out of focus. And well it is really cool.  Of course you do need to upgrade to 10.1 - which right now is still just available as a beta.  

 

But assuming you have upgraded to 10.1 beta X - you need to remember this - be respectful of your social media followers - don’t start posting pictures of anything and everything with the bokeh effect - I just don’t think your social media followers want to see a box of Imodium AD with the bokeh effect.  Just because you can do it - does not mean you should do it.

 

 

Speaking of your iPhone 7+ and the Beta’s for 10.1.  If you have an iPhone 6S+ or earlier and you are upgrading to an iPhone 7 or 7+ - and if you are doing an upgrade from a back up - note this - if you earlier iPhone is running iOS 10.1 Beta X - then when you go to set up the iPhone 7 or 7+ from the backup - iTunes will stop you and say you need to upgrade the out of the box iPhone 7 or 7+ to the same version of iOS as your phone you are backing up.  Which is what happened to me - so first I needed to upgrade to iOS 10.1 beta 3 - and then I was able to set up from the back up.  

 

 

10:24

 

http://www.todayinios.com/utomic  

  

 

 

But before I did any of the setting up of my iPhone 7+ - I did put on my utomic bumpies.  They are black and look great with my jet black iPhone 7+ - or really I should say - they are barely even noticeable - which makes them look great.   If you are in the US - and want the utomic bumpies go to 

 

todayinios.com/utomic  

 

As I said if you are in the US.  As well here is an email to explain more: 

 

 

Hi Rob,

Just to give you a heads up, I have listened to you talking about the bumpees for your phone over a long period of time at this stage, so when I got my new iPhone 7 I decided I would try them for myself. I tried the link you have given in your podcast, but couldn't order them, so I sent them an email. Sadly they do not at this point ship to outside the United States. 

I know you have a large audience far beyond your shores, so I just wanted to share this information with you for future reference. 

Keep up the good work. 

Regards,

Brian Mitchell.  

Galway, 

Ireland. 

 

Brian - sorry for that issue and thanks for letting us know.  

 

So far knock on wood - I have not had any scratching of my jet black iPhone 7+ - and I really do like how it looks.  

 

 

14:13 

 

http://roamwith.com

 

 

15:56

 

http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/

apple-watch-uk-government-ban/

 

Thanks to all that sent in links on this next one - which is that the UK government has banned the Apple Watch from top-level meetings.  The reason why is it has a microphone and the UK govt is afraid that Russian hackers could get control of any device with a microphone and use it to eavesdrop on the meetings.  

 

There is no evidence or indication or anything showing that Russian hackers or anyone else for that matter have actually hacked an Apple watch to do this - just that Theresa May’s team has implemented this change - which follows up on the ban of smartphones from meetings put in place by Former Prime Minister David Cameron.  So she is just being overly conservative or cautious.  

 

For some reason this ban generated a lot of posts / articles.  Really it is just about the UK government doing something on the side of caution - banning wifi or cellular connected devices that have a microphone from being in the meeting.  It if has a mic and can be connected to the internet - then it is banned from the UK Cabinet meetings - and again that sounds reasonable. 

 

 

17:12

 

http://www.iphonebackupextractor.com/blog/

2016/oct/12/itunes-backup-security-update-ios10/

 

With iOS 10 some reported back in September that it actually made the encrypted back up less secure than with iOS 9.x  Something Anonymous accused Apple of doing to cow tow to the FBI.  Except by the time Anonymous had said that Apple had already said - oooppss our bad - we did not mean to make the encrypted backups less secure and we will fix that post haste.  And post haste seems to mean iOS 10.1  - it seems that with iOS 10.1 beta 3 - Apple did indeed go back to the much more secure and FBI hated and Anonymous approved encryption method.  

 

So when iOS 10.1 is finally released and if you are one with lots of tin foil hats around - then you will want to upgrade to 10.1 to get the more securely encrypted back up.  

 

 

18:09

 

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Hello Fresh is a meal kit delivery service that makes cooking supper simple and fun.  My Wife and I really enjoyed both making and eating the meals they sent.  That later point kinda sorta being really important for me and the former point for her. 

 

Even if you never cooked before you can do this.  I even learned how to Zest a lemon.  That was for a great citrus salad dressing.  

 

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The other day my wife was making spaghetti and meatballs - seems simple enough - until about 5 minute before it was done when we realized that the sauce jar had been opened on Aug 20th and it was Oct 9th - yikes.  So off I had to run to the store to get more sauce.  And that is as easy a meal as there is.  

 

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But Since this was something for both of us - I ask my wife to give me her thoughts and they are: quote 

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20:37 

 

VOICEMAIL - Gary_FL_assistive_touch_fdbk 

 

Hi Rob,

How do you enable the virtual home button i know you have to turn on assistiveTouch 

i don't want to worry about wearing out my Home button I am also a voiceover user and have to click the home button a lot 

regards 

Maria

 

Hay Rob 

 

On my iPhone 6 I have about 5 voicemails from my aunt she passed away September 28. And I want to get the iPhone 7+ but I don't want to know lose those voicemails. If I get the iPhone 7+ will I still have those voicemails and yes my iPhone 6 is backup 

Regards, 

Sharde 

Hi Sharde - Right now - before you do anything else - go to each voice mail - tap on it - and at the top right tap on the box with the arrow out and email yourself those voicemails.

 

This way you always have them.

 

Yes - you should still have them when you update - all mine came over - but Should and will are not the same word.

 

Best to email yourself each and then back them up on your computer somewhere.

 

 

Hello Rob.

I Love your show.

I called Apple and asked about the availability of the SIM Free iPhone 7.  They simply said it's not available.  They added, you need an account with a carrier.  They would not say when it would become available.

We folks on Straight Talk or Total Wireless (bring your own phone plans) need the SIM Free version to just move our SIM card over to the new phone.

 

What are your "Spies" at Apple saying about the SIM Free option availability for US customers in the future?

 

Thank you for all you do.

Regards,

Mark Denton

 

Hi Mark - My spies are telling me the SIM free version is now available to order in the US.  So no more waiting for you or anyone else on Straight talk or any other carrier that is not one of the big 4 in the US. 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Carl_B_MI_thoughts_bluetooth 

 

29:39

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

 

Also FROM the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top. 

 

From Brian Lancaster

quote

thank you so much for the tip on Assistive Touch for Screenshots. This was a tip you should have helped us out with a long time ago when the sleep wake button was moved to the side of the phone… LOL

unquote

 

 

 

 

From Chris Frazier

quote

+Rob Walch just another super helpful episode, especially answering the listeners' questions about how to do a hard reset on the new iPhone 7. Still waiting on my 7 Plus to come in, but I'm making a note of this now!

 

unquote 

 

 

Thanks to others that left messages as well - and if you don’t want to email into the show or call into the show - then go to today in iOS dot com slash community and you can leave some comments for Ep 410 which will be pinned at the top of the page at least until Ep 411 is released.  

 

 

 

31:15

 

 

Time to continue on with some of the new features / changes of iOS 10 very very quickly - just to remind you what they are.  

 

This is the final group of updates for iOS 10 I will be going over.

 

—————————————

 

QuickType

• New emoji, including gender diverse options to existing characters, single parent family variations, rainbow flag and beautiful redesigns of popular emoji
• Contextual predictions for current location, recent addresses, contact information and calendar availability using deep neural network technology
• Emoji predictions
• Calendar events are intelligently populated using deep learning technology with information from your conversations in Mail and Messages
• Multi-lingual typing now lets you type in two languages at once without having to switch keyboards
• Rest & Type on iPad intelligently adapts to your unique typing patterns
• Predictive typing now uses deep neural network technology for greater prediction accuracy

Phone

• Voicemail transcription (beta)
• Spam call alerts with spam call identification apps
• Support for third party VoIP apps receiving calls on the Lock screen, including support for Call Waiting, Mute and Do Not Disturb

Other improvements

• Apple Pay in Safari
• View two pages at once using Split View in Safari on iPad
• Notes collaboration lets you invite people to work on your notes together
• Markup support in Messages, Photos and PDFs stored in Notes
• Bedtime Alarm in the Clock app lets you set a regular sleep schedule and receive bedtime reminders
• Health adds support for health records and organ donation (US Only)
• Stabilization support for Live Photos for improved camera capture
• Live Filters support when capturing Live Photos
• iCloud Drive now supports Desktop and Documents folders from macOS
• Live search results in Spotlight for Chinese and Japanese
• Siri support for Spanish (Chile), Chinese (Cantonese - China), English (Ireland), English (South Africa)
• Ling Wai and Kaiti Black document fonts for Chinese
• Yu Kyokasho and Toppan Bunkyu fonts for Japanese
• New definition dictionaries in Traditional Chinese and Danish and bilingual dictionaries in Dutch and Italian
• New keyboard for Spanish (Latin America)

 

Of course some features are not be available for all devices, countries or carriers.

 

 

35:35

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/business/international/

samsung-galaxy-note7-terminated.html?_r=0

 

On the last episode which I wrote notes on Saturday and recorded on Sunday the 9th - I said the following about the Note 7.

 

Quote This device is seriously dangerous - it is not a manufacturing issue at this point it is a design issue - the whole Note 7 line - and mark my words on this will be recalled and scuttled.  unquote

 

And on Monday the 10th - Samsung recalled the entire line and on Tuesday the 11th Sammy scuttled the whole line. 

 

Hey sometimes it takes a while for my predictions to prove out - this time it took two days.  I think what Samsung did was the right decision - take the short term - but big hit - vs a long term series of bigger hits.  

 

This whole situation will be studied over and over and over by every smartphone OEM and analyst and MBA school for years to come.  

 

 

 

36:27

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/12/technology/

samsung-fireproof-box/index.html

 

So when I saw the first reports of the boxes as in plural users of the Note 7 were being sent to return their devices - I thought it was another of the many jokes out there around the Note 7 - after all it showed there even being gloves sent with it.   

 

But nope no joke - you get safety gloves - and then an antistatic bag, and an inner OEM Replacement box - then there is an inner box and finally that all goes inside the thermal box. And on the side of it it says ground and vessel shipment only - forboden to be transported by air.   

 

That is what Sammy Note 7 users are being sent to send back their Exploding smartphones.   

 

 

37:13

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/14/technology/

samsung-galaxy-note-7-flight-ban/index.html

 

 

While it might have been Samsung that hammered in the final nail in the Note 7 casket by rightfully scuttling the whole product.  But it was the FAA that then lowered the casket of the Note 7 into an unmarked grave.  They issued a complete and utter flight ban for the Note 7 - That started on October 15th in the US - you can not fly with a note 7 turned on or off or in a bucket of water or in a fire proof box or any way shape or form. 

From the FAA Quote

“Anyone violating the ban may be subject to criminal prosecution in addition to fines.” unquote

 

To put that in perspective if you are a US Air marshall - You can bring on board your P229 Sig Sauer side arm - but even the US Air marshals can not bring on board a Note 7 with out themselves being subject to criminal prosecution.  

 

 

38:08

 

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40:16

 

VOICEMAIL - Dr.Avnish_india_new_iphone7_headphonejack

 

 

Hi Rob:

Thanks for running through the top offenders in battery drain in a recent episode. I made most of those changes and my battery is really good. What a big difference! You are the man.

Regards,

Woody

P.S. I'd add Raise to Wake to that hit list. ;-)

 

Woody - thanks - Yup plan to add that and a few others once I really get play around with my iPhone 7+ There are some features for it - that are not available for the 6+.

 

 

Hi Rob,

I am not the best to help with this, but I was listening on the way home from work and had a thought. The guy that needs three headphones, for his laptop, iPhone, and such. I only have an Apple Iphone and iPad (one old iPad and several old iPhones also), no MacBook or any other apple products. But thinking back, the pencil has a lightning coupler I believe. Is it possible that you could use your lightning headphones on the MacBook? Maybe use an iPhone cable then the coupler into the lightning headphones? I don't have the pencil coupler myself so I can't test this, but it seems like it could work. Just a thought.

 

I personally haven't used corded headphones on my phone in years, so to me it makes no difference. I didn't think about my laptop, it's the only thing I use corded headphones on.

 

Love the show, long time listener!

Regards,

Kirk Gustafson 

 

Hmmm - Hi Kirk - I have not tried yet - but I will now try and see if I can get my Lightening headphones to work with my Mac via a USB to lightening cable with the coupler.  wonder if Mac OS will recognize them.  I will test this week and report back.  If anyone else was able to get lightning headphones to work with their PC and or mac - let me know what you did.  but be careful not to blow them up.  

 

 

Hi Rob,

 

Just writing in to give my thoughts about the iPhone 7 Plus.

 

Got my black 256GB 7 Plus 5 days ago. It arrived 10 days late because O2 UK and apple botched the supply of the devices and the delivery company messed up by failing to deliver for another 3 days (they couldn't be asked to find my address).  I got my device after a painful 10days and so I know your pain as you await yours.

At any rate love the device. Not sure I regret not getting the jet black as this one just looks perfect to me.

Not sure what all the fuss about the missing headphone jack is personally. I stopped using it ages ago. I find it very annoying when it gets caught on things while I'm running and gets yanked out of my ears. It's dated technology anyway. It needed to go and I think as always, people will moan and moan and get over it. I haven't tried the lightening earphones yet. Got beats Bluetooth  headphones which work perfect.

 

Battery life is mind blowing coming from my 6s which I always had to have in a waterproof battery case. Now with the phone being water resistant I might not be needing the waterproof case (poor LifeProof, whatever are they gonna do for money now?😓). 

 

I can't believe the bass on the stereo speaker especially the one up top. Impressive!

 

Overall I consider it a good upgrade for anyone really.

 

That all said I still seem to be having what I believe are iOS 10 issues. Still get the control of music and podcast playback being lost when connected via Bluetooth to my car. I started experiencing this with iOS 10 on my 6s so I think it's a software issue. Also the apple maps app sometimes stops working during a commute which can be a bit annoying. I wonder at time whether this is related to my alerts for "time to leave" for next destinations going off while I'm driving and then taking me back on the maps app to the start off screen. I wonder if any other listeners to the show are experiencing this? Would love to know.

 

Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to praise and vent.

Love the show. Keep up the good work.

Regards,

Tosin from Redditch UK.

 

VOICEMAIL - Brent_OKC_comments_kickstarter_indiegogo

 

 

50:51

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1955835125/juuk-

premium-aluminum-apple-watch-bands?ref=nav_search

 

This week for a kickstarter project there is the JUUK premium aluminum Apple Watch bands - or just search for J U U K

 

This one had a goal of $10,052 and has reached $10,886 and they have reached their goal.

 

This one you have until Nov 4th at 1:32 PM CT to fund if interested. 

 

Which would be surprising yet - as I have not said much about it.

 

Pricing on this is about $50 US and it will not ship until Jan 2017.  

 

It is as the name gave away an aluminum Apple Watch band - they have multiple colors and two sizes one for each Apple watch.

 

This is a very masculine and looking thick watch band. If you are looking for a stylish and sturdy watch band for any of the Apple watches out there - this is a good looking option.

 

Search again for J U U K at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for ep 410 at today in iOS dot com

 

Note - it is coming from Hong Kong - so there is a shipping charge - and the note is that the shipping costs are in Hong Kong Dollars - not US dollars.  So it is not as high as it looks.

 

 

52:14

 

VOICEMAIL -  Louis_Dohar_7Plus_fdbk  

 

Hi Rob

2 negatives I notice with iOS 10 is there no longer in the mail app, is the option to delete all emails in a folder in one hit, apart from the the bin folder. Also, my keyboard shortcuts appear to have not been retained in the update. I wonder if these 2 things are bugs or intentional.

Regards

Steve

Brisbane

 

VOICEMAIL - Danniel_UK_battery_improved 

 

59:07

 

Ep 410 - Ask Siri = why is your name siri?

 

59:40 

 

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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 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.    

  

 

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1:00:35 

 

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OUTRO

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

*** VOICEMAIL - Kim_OR_Parts1 to Part5 

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 409

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank Aaron for sending in the music you hear in the background. Aaron wrote: 

 

Hey Rob! Long time listener & emailer, first time art contributor. 

 

This a song called “Atomic” that I wrote for a YouTube commercial for my wife’s tattoo shop here on Maui.  

 

I started out with a ukulele idea and recorded the demo on the stock Music Memos app just using the external microphone of my iPhone 6S then added on the Modern Kit & Electric Bass. I then took it into GarageBand on my MacBook Pro (via the share, iTunes, GarageBand options in Music Memos) and added many layers & tracks including waves, synth, horns, percussion, and much more realistic sounding drums using ToonTrack EZDrummer 2.  

 

I hope you and the listeners enjoy some island sounds, aloha!

 

-AAron McVeigh  

SONG_Atomic 

 

 

Thanks Aaron for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank BRUCE for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  BRUCE wrote the following:

Hi Rob,

Here is a shot I took using the Portrait/bokeh mode on my iPhone 7 Plus running the iOS 10.1 beta. I did some light editing and added the text using the Snapseed app. Thanks for everything Rob! Love the show! 

Regards,

Bruce W.

 

 

Thanks BRUCE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see BRUCE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 409 - 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. 

 

 

02:47

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“Apple has just one product, we have a portfolio. One size doesn’t fit all.” unquote

Jim Balsillie, VERY Former Co-CEO, Research in Motion,

June 2012

 

What good is having a portfolio of products when all the products would be the equivalent of 1970’s leisure suits.

 

Vs Apples iPhone which is equivalent to Levis 501 Button Fly Jeans - always a classic and in style.  

 

 

03:16 

 

This week we have promo codes for The App  - LET’S PICK IT

 

Here is the written review from the dev.

 

Hi Rob - I wanted to promote my first app. It's called "Let's pick it" and it just got approved on the app store! It is a productivity App to help indecisive people pick things. The main feature of this app is called "Ask Some Friends." It allows you to create an online poll with your list of choices which you can then share with anyone in the world and let them vote for you. Here are 10 promo codes for the App. 

Regards,

Kenny D

 

 

Well thanks to the KENNY D for HIS review of HIS App - LET’S PICK IT and for sending in the 10 promo codes to give away.  Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put PICK in the subject line.     

 

 

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.  

 

04:24

 

http://www.cultofmac.com/447984/everything-thats-new-

ios-10-1-beta-2/

 

iOS 10.1 beta 2 was released last week - of course it fixes some bug fixes.  One of those fixes had to do with notifications on lock screen not taking you where they were supposed to.

 

The imessages App draw was redesigned for those power iMessage apps users. 

 

Under Setting - General - Accessibility - Reduce Motion - there is a new setting to allow you to turn on Message Animations.

 

And there is now a replay button under iMessage animations to you know let you replay those animations. 

 

Something new or actually returning with beta 2 is a message warning you an app is a 32 bit app - Essentially if you have an old app installed that is of the 32 bit variety vs the new 64 bit version Apple wants / makes new apps be - then you get a warning - as the 32 bit versions can greatly impact battery life and performance. 

 

If you were using 10.1 beta 1 - you would be advised to update to beta 2.   If you have not tried out the 10.1 beta yet and are wondering if it is for you - one simple question - do you have an iPhone 7+ and are you a dev - if the answer is no and no - then stick with 10.0.2 for now.  If you do have the 7+ or are a dev - then sure update to the beta 2 of 10.1.    With the caveat for non-devs - don’t update if you don’t like when things are not perfect - betas = bugs. 

 

 

Into the email bag.

 

Hi Rob,

Is there an app where I can take a screenshot of a song playing with one hand?  I miss that about my 4s. 

Regards,

Mike R

 

Hi Mike,

Better than an App there is a way to set your iPhone up to do this for easy one handed screen shots.  I have mine set this way.  

 

Go to:  Settings -- General — Accessibility -- Assistive Touch -- Customize Top Level Menu 

 

Then tap on an icon to Change one and select Screenshot. 

 

Then remove all the other icons.  It is really Important to remove all the others - so you have just one and it is screenshot

 

Then go to:   Settings -- General — Accessibility — Accessibility Shortcut 

 

And select - AssistiveTouch 

 

Exit the Settings app - and triple tap the home button.

 

You will see a new virtual button on the screen - move it to just above the home button.

 

Now when you need to take a screen shot - triple tap the home button and tap on the virtual button.

 

And it will take a screen shot for you.

 

I love this feature as it allows me to do quick screen shots when I am doing a tutorial - as the virtual button stays on until you triple tap again.  So if you know you are going to be taking a bunch of screen shots just triple tap and it is there ready to go whenever you need it.

 

Once again to set this up.

 

Go to:  Settings -- General — Accessibility -- Assistive Touch -- Customize Top Level Menu 

 

Then tap on an icon to Change one and select Screenshot. 

 

Then remove all the other icons.  It is really Important to remove all the others - so you have just one and it is screenshot

 

Then go to:   Settings -- General — Accessibility — Accessibility Shortcut 

 

And select - AssistiveTouch 

 

08:01

 

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/04/apple-pay-

available-in-10-countries-russia/

 

 

Thanks to Dr. John for this next one.

 

Apple Pay is now available in 10 countries around the world as Russia joined the Apple Pay club.

 

The ten countries Apple Pay is available in include the United States, United Kingdom, China, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, France, Singapore and now Russia. 

 

In Russia participating retailers include ATAK, Magnit, Media Markt, Auchan, Azbuka Vkusa, bp, M.Video, TsUM and authorized Apple reseller re:Store. Contactless payments are expected to roll out at Electronics store Eldorado and Burger King in the near future. 

 

 

Per the banks supporting Apple Pay - It is supported via Mastercard and through Moscow-based Sberbank. 

 

Congrats to those of you in Russia this impacts.

 

Next up is likely New Zealand based on past Apple comments. 

 

 

09:09 

 

https://aka.ms/todayinios

 

I will be at Microsoft Connect in NY City in November - if you are going please let me know.  I will be interviewing folks from the MicroSoft team again.  And hope to get a few other interviews / conversations in with devs while there.  So please let me know if you will be there so we can set up a time to talk. 

 

For those not in the Know MS Connect - will be Nov 16th and 17th.  In NY City - and this is a Developer focused event.   

 

For those devs not going - you should watch or listen to the live streams.  If you go to AKA DOT MS DOT todayinios - you can watch the live broadcast which starts November 16th at 8:30am ET, and continues with interactive Q&A and immersive on-demand content through November 17th. 

 

Again if you are going - email me - today in iOS at gmail dot com to set up a meeting on the 16th.   

 

10:18

 

VOICEMAIL - Woody_NJ_answer_smitty_bluetooth

 

Hi Rob,

With respect to Smitty's question you have to be connected to Bluetooth for the maps feature for remembering where you parked to work in its current state. What I use is the Bluetooth adapter from Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth Car Receiver. Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth 4.0 Car Receiver.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176G5TRO/ref=

cm_sw_r_cp_api_pfw9xbJ2TGFH5

 

The things that make it a good buy is that it is small, the audio quality really good, and the price. Right now it is $22 on Amazon. I do recommend purchasing a ground loop isolator. This will remove annoying interference from the engine. The one I am currently using is from Mpow it $9 on amazon and works well with the Anker device. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019393MV2/ref=

cm_sw_r_cp_api_-kw9xbCS7W093

 

I was previously using a different isolator but as I found out if the two devices don't play nice you can hear the low end frequencies removed completely from your speakers which isn't good.

Hope this helps, love the show!

Regards,

-Jim

 

 

Hi Rob,

Here is a item I purchased. The nonda ZUS Smart Car Charger with car finder Device/Cigarette lighter charger with free Zus App.It Charges iPhones 7,7plus ,iPhones iPads and more.

When you turn off your car and power goes off Charger cigarette lighter unit It marks your parking spot on your phone so you can get back to the car later. Using their app. It will ask you with a notification if you would like to mark the parking spot.. Here is the name and Amazon link where I bought it.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HMF7M38/ref=

oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

David D Dick Springfield MO

 

David - thanks for the heads up on the Zus - They actually sent it to me to test - and once I have my iPhone 7+ set up I will be testing it to see how well it works.  I will talk about the Zus on a future episode. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

This week I can't seem to do a soft reboot on my 7+. Have you had any other feedback on this issue?  I've tried all home button types - no luck. 

Regards,

Laura B

Celina TX

 

Well Laura - Yes - there was this feedback. 

 

VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_iPhone7_hard_reset_how_to_do_question:

 

For Scott, Laura and many others - On the iPhone 7 and 7+ to do a forced reboot -  Press and Hold at the same time - the Sleep wake button AND the volume down button for at least 10 seconds.  This is the same as pressing and holding the sleep wake button AND the Home button on the iPhone 6S and 6S+ and earlier devices. 

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Jeff_CT_fdbk_7plus_thoughts

 

 

17:30

 

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• PLUS, there’s an additional special offer for you great folks: enter code T i i  at checkout to get a free post shave balm added to your order.

And their Post Shave Balm is incredible - it soothes and moisturizes and best of all my Wife says it makes me smell really good - really really good.  And yes having your significant other liking how you smell is a very good thing. 

 

 

Per their Gen 2 Blade - It is still the great 5 blade razor - but they made some improvements - It is more flexible for better control and more comfortable shaving.   They added a 6 th blade at the top for trimming hard to reach spots, and they still of course have the lubricating strip.  I don’t just shave my face - if you met me you know I shave my whole head and before Harry’s I tried a lot of different blades ALL the expensive 4 and 5 blades out there and the Gen 1 was better than all of them and the Gen 2 is better than Gen 1 - Harrys moved the bar folks.  I am 100% a harrys customer period.  

 

To get the bestest blades - Harry's went and found a German blade factory that was almost 100 years old and purchased it.  Harry’s owns the most important part of the razor - the blade and by cutting out the middle men on both sides means they can keep the price low to you.  

 

Plus Harrys as an organization helps those looking for jobs - by donating 1% of their sales and 1% of their time to help prepare people for professional success.  Yes a shave that feels great from a company you can feel great about. 

 

Once again go to Harrys.com right now and enter code Tii at checkout to claim your Free Trial Set and Free post shave balm. That’s Harrys.com  and then enter coupon code Tii

and start shaving better.

 

 

 

19:32

 

https://plus.google.com/communities/

105412562215997292912?cfem=1  

 

We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.

 

Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts. 

 

 

Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone.  Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.  

 

Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in. 

 

And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.   

 

 

Also from the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top. 

 

From Myron Uecker

quote

I find it interesting that not long ago Apple was suing people for infringing on their "Swipe to Unlock" patent. Now they abandoned it.

+Rob Walch glad to hear you got your shipping notification. I got mine as well and UPS is scheduled to deliver it Thursday. I'm looking forward to trying out the new dual camera and plan to register it for the beta on Thursday as well.

 

 

 

unquote

 

 

From Stan Bentley

quote

+Myron Uecker I really don't like this new "feature". In iOS 9, I woke the device by pressing the home key and then just held my thumb on the key after releasing it to unlock via Touch ID. Now I have to press the home key twice. Or is there another technique?

unquote 

 

 

From Francisco Tapia

quote

+Stan Bentley go into accesbility and then enable the rest finger to open under the home button option

unquote 

 

From Stan Bently

quote

+Francisco Tapia ahhhhh, the world is right again. Thx!

unquote 

 

From Francisco Tapia

quote

+Stan Bentley once you start using an iPhone 7/Plus it's not a bad setup to press down a 2nd time... but for button devices iPhone 5S, 6 and SE the rest finger to unlock should be the default.

unquote 

 

 

From Karthik M

quote

This is the perfect example of HW SW integration. Apple changing the unlock gesture based on Hardware capability.

 

 

 

and 

Wow. I didn't know Bluetooth had anything to do with the Parked location. But it makes sense.

unquote 

  

Thanks all - and folks go to Today in iOS dot com slash community if you want to leave comments about the latest episode or participate in the Best Google+ community on the iPhone with over 3,500 members - and no google fan boyz.

 

 

21:47

 

http://investor.apple.com

 

Apples next quarterly conf call will be Tuesday Oct 25th at 4:00 PM CT.

 

It will be interesting to see what is said on that call - but really anything with regards to new iPhones sold for the week+ of iPhone 7 and 7+ availability will be more a measure of supply logistics and not demand.  It is the current quarters shipments that will be over scrutinized in January when Apple does that conference call.  But any hints of guidance for the current quarter will also be heavily vetted. 

 

It does not look like at this point there will be another fall event for Apple - and that means the iPad’s we have now - and the Apple TV and iPod Touch - that is what we are going into the Christmas shopping season with.  

 

Rumors around next gen iPad’s have fallen off the cliff - with now the rumors pointing just to some Spring Event possible to announce next Gen iPads.  Which is fine by me - get the iPad updates on the opposite side of the calendar from the iPhone updates.  That means a lot more to talk about in first quarter other than how iPhones sales went in the previous quarter.

 

23:19

 

http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/10/03/apple-iphone-7-

has-worst-battery-life-in-its-class-new-report/

 

In some bad news for iPhone 7 owners vs Android equivalent phones - the iPhone 7 came in as worst in its class for battery life. I mean sure it was faster - twice as fast for some tasks - so maybe since it takes less time to do things with the iPhone 7 - it all washes out in the end. 

 

Well except the part about Phone calls.  the iPhone 7 lasted 712 minutes, compared to 1,492 for the Samsung Galaxy S7, 1,579 for the LG G5 and 1,859 for the HTC 10.   

 

Web Browsing was closer.  iPhone 7 lasted for 615 minutes. The LG G5 lasted 640 minutes, the Samsung S7 for 677, and the HTC 10  came out on top, with 790 minutes of battery life.   

 

They did also say the HTC 10 had a 3,000 mAh battery vs the 1960 mAh battery.  So Apple on the web browsing side definitely gets more life per mAh.  But if you are looking to go all day and all night long - you will likely be looking for a battery pack for iPhone 7.

 

VOICEMAIL -  Holly AZ Fdbk7_experience

VOICEMAIL - Holly AZ Part 2  

 

26:33

 

http://www.applemust.com/apple-on-track-for-next-era-in-

personal-technology-ubs/

 

Interesting Article from Johnny Evans - titled - Apple on Track for Next Era in Personal Technology.  This is based on comments from UBS analysts Steven don’t call me malkavich Milunovich and Benjamin No witty middle name yet Wilson.  They say Investors and others are missing the point with what Apple is rolling out product wise. Many are mocking Apple for their Air Pods - and when people mock apple product it is probably a good bet they just are clueless. 

Milunovich and Wilson say the point is iPhone don’t matter anymore - and what does matter is for Apple to lay a bedrock of multi-devices infinitely connected.  

 

Quote We consider the Apple Watch and AirPods transition products today on the way to an integrated user experience based on multiple products seamlessly connected, We call it the Ambient Paradigm. It is Tim Cook’s ‘iOS everywhere, unquote according to the Analysts.  

 

Essentially it allows you to do what you want when you want with the right device at the right time - seamlessly switching between devices.  There is the connected world you hear about all the time - and then what Apple is trying to create which is the seamlessly interconnected world.

 

VOICEMAIL - Matt_NC_thoughts_on_design

 

31:06

 

https://www.idropnews.com/2016/10/06/apples-3rd-generation-apple-tv-is-officially-dead/

 

What was mostly dead now even miracle max can not save - and I am talking about the 3rd Gen Apple TV.  Apple has officially killed it off.  And this is a shocker to pretty much no one.

 

If for some reason you want a 3rd gen Apple TV - you can probably pick one up for less then the $69 retail price it used to be available for at apple.com

 

 

31:38

 

http://www.appleworld.today/blog/2016/10/6/samsung-is-

buying-viv-labs-the-company-formed-by-siris-creators

 

Many may not realize or remember that Siri was something Apple acquired - well the basic tech for it. Apple Payed $200 mil for Siri inc back in April 2010.  

 

And when they purchased that company - the founders stuck around just a short time.  

 

It looked like they would just go off and party or change the world or who knows what.  But in May the Original Siri Creators Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer - introduced VIV - which was probably just after their non-compete agreement expired. And Viv seems to have been the next generation of Siri.  With more advanced natural language processing skills and more - of which we will not get to really know anything about - because - Samsung swooped in and purchased them.

 

You would thought Apple would also have had a right of first refusal clause for any future venture.  Shame on you Apple.  Anyway their Tech is going to Sammy.  

 

Or put another want So Yes - Sammy even copied Apple in acquiring a company started by the same guys Apple acquired a company from - is there no limit to Sammy’s  level of copying.  

 

32:57

 

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-

galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest

 

Hi Rob,

 

I feel badly ragging on Samsung during this latest fiasco.  Well, now that I think of it, I don’t feel badly at all.  Does that make me a bad person.  I hope not.  I am just an Apple lover.

Regards,

Steve from AZ

 

Nope Steve - not a bad person are you or others that emailed in on this. 

 

And Where there is smoke there is fire and where there is fire - there is likely a Samsung Note 7 as the source. 

I really was going to ignore the Note 7 reports - because you know been there done that and did it again and again. But the story changed a bit.  

 

To the email bag.

 

Hi Rob, 

The last line in this report is the best. 

Regards 

Mike B 

 

And this from an article titled - Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest Plane.

 

Yes - you heard that right a replacement Note 7 smoked and burned on a Plane.  I even heard Samuel Jackson is working on a new Horror Movie called Notes 7 on a plane.  

 

Here is a short trailer from that upcoming movie

 

PLAY CLIP

 

In this report they checked the IMEI number on the phone in question on Sammy’s recall eligibility checker and reported back = Great news that Note 7 is not affected by the recall.  The phone was even purchased on Sep 21st - and had a black box on the label that is supposed to mean it is fine.  

 

Per Mikes comments about the end of the article - quote

Green’s Note 7 is in the hands of the Louisville Fire Department’s arson unit for investigation and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is opening an investigation into the incident. He has already replaced it with an iPhone 7. unquote

 

 

 

34:51

 

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/9/13215728/samsung-

galaxy-note-7-third-fire-smoke-inhalation

 

And if that was the end of this story or the only one - I might have let it go - but there is another article many of you sent in titled. 

Samsung knew a third replacement note 7 caught fire on Tuesday and said nothing 

 

In the past week - 3 different Note 7 - all of which were of the Note affected by the recall or replacement units - caught fire.  And those are the ones we know of.  

 

And right now - you know the only ones it sucks more to be than Sammy - is someone that owns a note 7.  My recommendation for anyone listening that owns a note 7 or more realistically knows of someone that owns the note 7 - tell them to return it.  This device is seriously dangerous - it is not a manufacturing issue at this point it is a design issue - the whole Note 7 line - and mark my words on this will be recalled and scuttled.  They tried to take 10 pounds of sausage and stuff it in a 5 pound casing.  They just tried to do to much with the battery - it is too dense - and this issue will keep coming up over and over with the Note 7 until the battery is completely redesigned to a lower density battery.  But seriously - if you own one return it - turn it off - and take it back ASAP - if you know someone that owns it - tell them - plead with them to return it.  It is really just a mater of if not when some one will be killed by this phone.  That might sound dire - and yes - yes it is. 

 

As an add on - AT&T just announced they are halting all sales of the Note 7 - expect all others to follow suit this week. 

 

 

36:32

 

I mentioned last year and last month about PIDS - Post iPhone delivery syndrome and many of you are suffering from PIDS.  And by Suffering I mean your significant other is letting you know that they need some attention and are feeling a little jealous of your new shinny Apple device.

 

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38:37

 

VOICEMAIL - Terry_PA_fdbk_slide_to_unlock_vs_push 

 

Hi Rob,

I have been anxiously awaiting my popSLATE 2, after first hearing about it on your podcast - Ep 385.  Even after they got rejected by the Shark Tank investors this past summer, I thought it was an exciting product that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on.  Unfortunately, I am now being told that my wait will extend from the original September delivery target into February (if I’m lucky).

Here is the email that I got today.  It includes a lot of technical information that you and your listeners may find interesting.

Best regards,

Marc from Boston

 

 

 

Marc - thanks for the heads up.  A delay from Sep to Feb is not to bad.  Just Ask Levi - who wrote: 

 

Hey Rob just wondering if you have any insight on the znaps product? Have you received yours yet? Have you looked into their progress? 

Love the show,  

Levi from Moreno Valley, CA

 

The Znaps have still not shipped - they were originally scheduled for Nov 2015  I think that was three different cities ago for Levi.  I think you were in Riverside probably when you ordered those.   

 

And other projects I have backed have not shipped and may never ship.  Kickstarter and indie gogo - are an investment in a new product and many times the delivery dates listed do not happen or come even close.  If a project ships with in 6 months of its estimated delivery date - consider that a success.   

 

 

Here is another email on a Kickstarter project.

 

 

Hi Rob, 

I think you also backed the Sound Band (it is now more than 2 years) and I can’t believe they still pretend they will be shipping this. I really don’t believe it any more, I think very early this year they sent out an update saying they were getting close and I think people were asked to log in to Kickstarter to confirm their address. Then again 9 months of nothing and now this, do you actually think we still get this thing? I just wish I could get my money back for this, with the Airpods almost ready for release I think this will be outdated to begin with. Yes, I know, this doesn’t sit in the ears and all that, but what a joke it was. I’d love to hear your comment regarding this on the next episode. 

Regards,

Sieghard

 

Now I should point out most of the kickstarter projects I have backed over the years have shipped.  Only the SOS charger was I ever charged for and completely canceled - no money returned.  The Soundband - Is one I was going to write off as well - so not sure what to think on this.  Original ship date was supposed to be December 2013 - so if they get it out before the end of the year it would be just 3 years late.  Again most shipped close to schedule or own schedule.  A couple were a little late - and a couple are very late.  Kickstarter is not a store - it is a funding environment for start ups and not all startups succeed.  unforeseen issues can happen.  That said when they do succeed - you typically will get a leading edge product or unique product at a fraction of the retail price.  Please folks remember that when I talk about Kickstarter and indiegogo projects.   

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Kona_HI_fdbk_iPhone7_headphone_returned

 

 

48:09

 

http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/07/technology/apple-

iphone-headphone-jack/index.html

 

Apple definitely has been getting grief from all quarters about the removal of the head phone jack.

 

Videos popping up on youtube go down a rabbit hole of conspiracy around apple wanting more fees from the MFI requirements to others to use the lightning port.

 

So really there are a few options for iPhone 7 and 7+ users.  Go wireless on headphones - with Apples $159 air pods being the option Apple wants you to choose.  But there are a plethora of Wireless options - I am test one of them - and will talk about it once I get it running with my iPhone 7+ - which is sitting here next to me waiting for me to finish this episode so I can get it set up.  See how much I love you all - I put this episode ahead of playing with my new iPhone. 

 

Option two - use lightning headphones - but loose the option of charging while listening 

 

or Option three - use the dongle from apple for your 1/8th inch head phones but again - loose the option of charging while listening.

 

Or Option four - get a 3rd party dongle.

 

 

49:21

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/291423994/ildock-

charge-and-listen-to-iphone-7-at-the-same-t

 

And Thanks to Michael for this next Kickstarter Project - which is Option 4 and the one I personally choose and backed.  

 

It is called the I L Dock - it allows you to charge and listen with 1/8 inch headphones at the same time.  This is something I need for my iPhone 7+ so that I can also use my iRig Mic HD and headphones at the same time. I hope at least. 

 

This project had goal of $5k - and has raised over $87k - so yeah - they are well past their goal - congrats. 

 

This one you have until Friday Oct 28th at 9:38 AM CT to fund.   

 

The IL Dock actually have 3 versions. 

 

One is the plain ILDock - and that is where it has an 1/8th inch headphone jack and a lightening port. That is $10. 

 

Then there is the ILDock duo - that has two Lightening ports - one for listening with your new lightening headphones and one for charging.  That one is $12  

 

Then there is the ILDock plus - which has a 1/8th inch port, a lightening port, a USB port, a TF card port and an SD card Port. That one is $20. 

 

They also have some combo deals - if you get the ILDock and ILDock plus - combined they are $27 - which is what I ordered. Like I said I am backer of this one.   

 

I like on the ILDock plus the USB as well.  This really will cover me in most of my uses for Podcasting.   

 

And for $38 you can get all three versions.   

 

They are estimating delivery in December for these. 

 

Note if you are in the US - which they are not - then it will be an additional fee for shipping - which was $4 for me - so really for $31 I am getting both the ILDock and ILDock plus.  Considering that Apples USB and lightning Camera Connection kit set me back $39 - just for it - that $31 is a really good price for two different dongles and one with way more options than Apples $39 offering. 

 

Search ILDock one word at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for Ep 409 at today in iOS dot com 

 

51:31

 

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-04/behind-

the-pixel-google-s-first-real-threat-to-apple-s-iphone

 

Hi Rob, 

Today was the Google Pixel phone announcement and of course, there has to be the "iPhone killer" verbiage from Bloomberg...lol.  You may want to save this one for a future "how wrong were they" segment…

Regards, 

Darius W 

 

I love this title - The Pixel Google’s first real threat to Apples iPhone. 

 

Well first real threat since the last first real threat which was the first since their previous first real threat and so on.  Each time a new Nexus phone was released someone said it was Google First real threat against the iPhone.  Some will say - well this is the first one Google designed - the others were designed by 3rd parties. Unless you could the Nexus 6 - which was designed by Motorola Mobility which was owned by google for 2 1/2 years prior to the Nexus 6 announcement.  

 

It is all semantics - Google approved the other phones - and in the case of the Nexus 6 designed it.  And the key on the nexus series as with the Pixel is they can be updated on software right away.  But it is really the 9th and 10th First real iPhone killer from Google.  Or put another way - YAWN. 

 

Now some in the Google+ community have a different thought on this.  But me - I don’t see the Pixel being any different as far as impact on the iPhone then any of the previous Nexus’s - which was negligible at best.  Really the Pixel will impact other Android phone OEM’s more than the iPhone.  The big feature was Google offering Cloud storage for Pixel owners for uploading their photos and videos.  I can say I already have 1TB of free cloud storage with google as I signed up for google fiber.  And yawn - not exciting - been there done that - and yes - Yawn.  We will see if it impacts the iPhone - but again as in the past - this seems a lot to do about nothing - just like every other Google phone that has come before it.    

 

VOCIEMAIL - JustinPA_fdbk_google_hardware 

 

56:45

 

Ep 409 -  

 

Hi Rob, 

 

Tell Siri "Bueller"

 

Regards,

Ian  

 

 

57:17

 

Thanks again to Boll & Branch for sponsoring this episode - Folks go right now to Boll at Branch dot com, and use promo code TII. to get $50 OFF the nicest sheets and cotton products you have ever owned with free shipping to boot.   

 

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 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.   That said - I am trying hard to get as much feedback into the show - and the next couple of episodes will be even more listeners feedback oriented.  I spent a lot of time this last week filtering and organizing the feedback. If yours did not make this episode look for it on the next couple of episodes.  

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.  

 

58:28

 

Thanks again to Harry's for sponsoring this episode. Folks please go to Harrys.com slash tii right now and enter code Tii at checkout to claim your Free Trial Set and post shave balm. That’s Harrys.com slash tii and then enter coupon code Tii 

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included. 

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App.

 

Next episode may be out late Wednesday / early Thursday as there might be breaking news on Wednesday  - I will leave it at that.  

 

And per this episode that folks is almost going to do it for us - I say almost as there is some additional listener feedback after the music - so please stick around for that - but that is it for me on this episode - until the next time I am your host Rob reminding you to phone different

 

OUTRO

 

OUTRO MUSIC       

 

VOICEMAIL - Mike_R_texas_long_feedback

 

TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 408

 

Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast -  First up I want to thank DOUG for sending in the music you hear in the background. DOUG  wrote: 

 

Hi Rob,

I used to write music for music libraries but decided that it was too difficult to try being a full-time musician/composer and a web/mobile developer and raise a family at the same time, so I took a hiatus from music making. 

 

Now that I have a little more time and had a nice creative recharge, I've decided to start writing music again, but with one constraint - it has to be done on a mobile device, phone or tablet. So right now I'm experimenting with lots of apps, primarily on my iPad Air. The music I've sent is titled "Experiment A1,"  because it was just an experiment to learn the app I used, which was Auxy. I wrote and rendered this track on my iPad Air. I did however use Audacity on my MacBook Pro to add the reverse effect at the end of the track.

 

Regards,

doug sparling

 

SONG_Experiment_A1  

 

 

Thanks DOUG for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode.  I also want to thank BRUCE for sending in the Artwork for today's show.  BRUCE wrote the following:

 

Hi Rob, 

Here is some artwork I created using an image based off of Apple's most recent invite. It was edited and the text was added using the Snapseed app. Thanks for all that you do, and as always keep up the great work! 

Regards,

Bruce W.   

 

 

Thanks BRUCE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see BRUCE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 408 - 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. 

 

 

02:38

 

In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote 

“All of a sudden, every teenage girl has an iPhone. The real danger is that Apple becomes so mainstream that there is a breakaway by consumers to something new.” UNQUOTE

T. Michael Walkley, Analyst, Canaccord Genuity, 26 Feb 2012

 

So again this is the it is too popular for its own good fear.  And if you are going to be afraid of something be too popular - don’t let it be what is popular with Teenage girls - because what they do very very much influences teenage boys.  And if you doubt the power of teenage girls - realize this - there were 5 Twilight movies made - count them 5.   Just Sayin.

 

 

03:22

 

For Promo codes - On Ep 407 we offered up chances to win promo codes for The App  - ERNIE VS EVIL  -   If you are interested in winning a promo code for this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 407

 

 

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.  

 

04:03

 

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/9/23/

13031438/apple-ios-10-0-2-released-headphone-bug-fixed

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Preston_WI_7plus_shipping Early. 

 

Right after the last Episode Apple released iOS 10.0.2 - and yes - finally I can say release the hounds.  At least for most people.  If you happen to be traveling - always best to wait until you are home to upgrade and if you need your phone for work - also best to upgrade on the weekend - as early as possible - so you have time to work through any issues.  Also if there are some Apps that you absolutely - positively most use for work or school - and are concerned about them working in iOS 10.x - then go to their page in iTunes and see when they last updated and see if it says the app is iOS 10.x compatible - and if it does not say - then email the dev.  I feel now based on reading reports and listening to feedback - that most issues left are not iOS 10 issues as much as some apps having issues with iOS 10.   

 

Per iOS 10.0.2 - as with any double dot update it is all about squashing bugs man.  The key one that is squashed with 10.0.2 is the issue that caused lightning headphone controls to be disabled after a period of inactivity. If your buttons on your lightening headphones were not responsive for your iPhone 7 or 7+ - 10.0.2 should fix them.  Not something I needed to worry about - because you know - my Phone is still be in China and not in Overland Park.   

 

There are some other bugs fixed in this update. 

 

One is a bug that caused Photos to quit when switch on iCloud Photo Library.  Another fixes a bug that prevented you from enabling some app extensions. 

 

If you happen to be an owner of the Kevo Smart Lock from Kwikset - they had warned not to update to iOS 10 yet because of a bug in iOS 10 that cause the lose of some features of their locks.  Now they say iOS 10.0.2 fixed that bug and their smart lock is smart again. 

 

Again if you were on the less than 50% that has held off updating to iOS 10 - then again it is time to release the hounds and update to 10.0.2 -  

 

 

07:41

 

http://www.applemust.com/ios-10-now-on-over-50-iphones-

fresh-data-claims/

 

Yes - you heard me right - over 50% of iOS users are now using iOS 10.x

 

It took about 16 days for iOS 10.x to cross the 50% installed user base - that was September 26th.  This according to AppLovin.

 

To put that in perspective - Android's latest version Marshmallow - is at an 18% and change adoption rate.  And it was released on October 5th officially - oh I should point out that was October 5th 2015.  In one year less than 20% adoption rate vs Less than 3 weeks to be well over 50% for iOS.  

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Ricardo_CA_fdbk_why_getting_plus-over_7

 

11:56

 

https://www.change.org/p/apple-bring-back-slide-to-unlock-

1f477a10-d58c-4d3d-a9bb-19c3874e0cca

 

One new feature of iOS 10 is really not a feature it is a change - and that is you now push the home button to unlock. No longer do you slide to unlock.

And everyone loves change - right.  Well not so much.  There is a petition out there for Apple to bring back slide to unlock - back to the iOS 1 to iOS 9 way of doing things - not this new fangled push the home button to unlock way of doing things in iOS 10.  Folks are saying - hey Apple - you trained us for 9 years to do this slide to unlock thing - it is now built well into muscle memory - how are we supposed to change now.  Bring back slide to unlock seems to be the mantra for at least a vocal minority - if not also a silent majority - What say you - are you set in your slide to unlock ways - or are you able to adjust to this revolutionary new push to unlock method.  Give us a call - 206-666-6364 or email us - today in iOS at gmail dot com.

 

 

13:09

 

http://www.investors.com/news/aetna-will-subsidize-apple-

watch-in-health-care-win-for-apple/

 

Interesting story - Aetna will subsidize Apple Watch for select large employers and individual customers. 

 

Aetna said the following quote 

"a new initiative to revolutionize members' consumer health experience by combining the power of iOS apps and the unmatched user experience of Apple products including Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad with Aetna's analytics-based wellness and care management programs."

unquote 

 

Aetna is also as the phrase goes - eating its own dog food and will provide Apple Watch at no cost for all of its employees - nearly 50,000 strong are they.  Aetna said their employees will receive a free Apple watch is they quote participate in the company's wellness reimbursement program, to encourage them to live more productive, healthy lives.” unquote. 

 

What is not spelled out - is how much of that movement and health data collected from your Apple watch will be sent to Aetna - I would have to imagine - if you agree to getting an Apple watch - you are also agreeing to share your health data collected on the Apple Watch.  It does appear Aetna has some big app releases scheduled for 2017 for iOS users.  More on this in the future. 

 

In the UK - insurer Vitality also this past week announce they will be subsidizing Apple Watches for those that that take part in wellness efforts over two years.

 

Obviously if you are more active and lead a healthier lifestyle - it will mean you will cost Aetna and other insurers less money to insure you long term.

 

VOICEMAIL - JEFF_AR_iPhone7_observations

 

http://www.investors.com/news/external-content/

 

 

 

19:29

 

We are happy to have Away sponsoring us again.

 

They make great luggage.  They sent me their Carry on bag which I am loving.  It is great - it has a 10,000 MAH battery pack built in.  That will charge an iPhone 6 or 7  Five times. Waiting on a flight last week at LAX - all these people were Standing around this Power Kiosk - charging their phones - I on the other hand was sitting comfortably at a seat while my Phone charged from my Away Suitcase. 

 

Even better is you actually can be charging it as you are walking through the airport and waiting on line or even in the restroom. 

 

But beyond the battery pack it is a great bag and meets my requirements -   wheels under all 4 corners and swivels 360 - making it easy to get down the isle and smooth flow in the airport. And it is double wheels under each corner.  Something I really like.  It is lightweight and very durable and even has a lifetime warranty - if anything breaks they will fix or replace it for you for LIFE.  

 

And there is a 100 day trial. If it is not for you then just return it for a full refund no questions asked. I love when a company stands behind their product like that.  

 

The Away bag comes with a charging cord and comes in a really nice Laundry bag. And on the inside there is a bag for your shoes as well.   They really looked at all the details in making the best Carry on bag I have ever owned or seen.  Even the shipping box has nice Away Travel artwork on the inside.  Very very apple-ish.   

 

In addition to the carry on they also have mid size and large check in bags.  But only the carry on has the battery pack. 

 

To save $20 go to away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii .  Again away travel dot com slash tii and use promo code tii to save $20.

 

21:34

 

VOICEMAIL - Woody_NJ_icloud_drive

VOICEMAIL - Woody_NJ_part2_icloud_Sync_issue_update

 

Hi Rob,

Because of the headphone jack removal I decided before buying the iPhone 7 to try a set of Bluetooth headphones as I use plugged in headphones currently for at least 3 hours a day.

I found even the cheap ones I bought to be sufficiently good sound quality wise and they allowed me to answer calls and change volume etc with ease.

My concern was at the end of the day my battery level had plummeted compared to my normal daily use.

I have always had Bluetooth enabled as I use a Bluetooth speaker when at home occasionally and have never had a battery issue with the Bluetooth functionality left on.

So it looks to me that by Bluetooth being actually used drains the battery much faster than simply having Bluetooth enabled, which makes sense as it's doing much more.

But I had no idea it was such a marked jump upwards for battery drain.

That is a real deal breaker right now for me to make the jump to a non-headphone jack phone.

Might it be because I was using a VERY cheap set, or is that normal?

Love your work, thanks for your time

Regards,

Anthony Vickers

London

 CLIP

 

Hey Rob, 

On  episode 406, when I heard Justin from Pennsylvanias message about the preorder and the apple store app my reaction was “so it wasnt just me!”. However mine wasnt with the payment, it was the shipping address. I had moved out of my parents house this January but hadn’t ordered anything from Apple since then so I knew I had to change the shipping address. I go and do it ahead of time just like Justin did with his and when I went to complete my order, not only would they not let me change the shipping address beforehand, but it was my old one! And it did waste some precious time. And to add to that, Apple wouldnt let me change it afterwards when I chatted with them. Thankfully my parents house is right up the street and this shouldn’t be a problem. But the fact is it couldve been. So I definitely feel Justins pain! Something must’ve been wrong with the app... Good timing Apple. Anyway love the show Rob! 

Regards,

Tony

Ellicott city, Maryland

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL - Brian_FL_fdbk_battery_bigger

 

 

32:46 

 

 

 

 

Time to continue on with some of the new features / changes of iOS 10 very very quickly - just to remind you what they are.   

 

Apple Music

• An all-new design for Apple Music brings greater clarity and simplicity to every aspect of the experience
• Navigate your Library with an improved menu and see all of the Downloaded Music that you can play on your device while offline
• See recommendations in For You that highlight mixes, playlists, albums, and Connect posts—selected for you based on the music and artists you love
• Visit Browse to more easily see exclusive releases, find curated playlists, and discover the most important new releases—picked by our editors each week
• Listen to Radio more easily—clearly see what’s live on Beats 1, hear your favorite shows on-demand, or choose a curated station for any genre of music
• Play music with an improved Now Playing experience—swipe up to view available lyrics and quickly see or edit songs that are coming up next

Apple News

• An all-new design in For You adds bold typography, vibrant color, and distinct sections that make it easier to find stories on specific topics
• See the most important stories of the day within Top Stories—updated by our editors throughout the day
• Find the most popular stories right now within Trending Stories—selected based on what others are reading
• See all of your stories grouped into easy-to-understand sections on the topics you follow or read
• Discover the best and most interesting stories of the week within Featured Stories—selected by our editors
• Share stories more easily—just tap the icon on any story to send it to a friend right from For You
• Receive breaking news notifications from some of your most trusted sources
• Subscribe to your favorite magazines and newspapers directly in News
• New personalized Today View widget lets you keep up with the latest stories throughout the day

Experience

• Raise to Wake automatically wakes the screen as you raise your iPhone
• Rich notifications that support real time information, audio, photos and videos
• Today view is redesigned and supports all new widgets for apps like Weather, Up Next, Maps, Stocks and more
• Control Center is redesigned with easier to access controls including dedicated cards for music playback and Home
• Expanded use of 3D Touch
• • Lock screen notifications to support an expanded view and access to quick actions
  • New quick actions for built in apps like Weather, Stocks, Reminders, Health, Home, FaceTime, iCloud Drive and Settings
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Control Center for access to quick actions for Flashlight, Timer, Calculator and Camera
  • Clear all in Notification Center

 

 

 

Next time I will go over QuickType, and other improvements / changes for iOS 10.  

 

 

36:30

 

VOICEMAIL -  Scott_DC_7plus_fdbk_screen_protector 

 

 

Hi Rob,

One of the IOS 10 enhancements I looked forward to, was the maps program automatically "remembering" where I parked. I was more than a bit disappointed when I realized that I had to have Apple Car or a Bluetooth enabled car to use this feature.

 

I do not want to buy a new Apple car stereo as I am quite happy with my current system. I tried buying a Bluetooth accessory for my car that plugged into my sound system' auxiliary port. That didn't work - apparently it worked as headphones and didn't the required ID.

 

Do you, or any of your listeners, know of a way around this requirement. If there is no workaround, does anyone know of an inexpensive way of adding Bluetooth to my car.

 

I enjoy listening to your show! Keep up the good work.

Regards, 

Smitty

 

 

Hi Rob 

thanks for the heads up on The plug electrical battery on Ep 406.  I've ordered  two pack can't wait till December!

Regards,

Thomas W 

 

Hi Rob – See email thread below. Like you, I am still awaiting arrival of my iPhone 7+. I ordered the Utomic edges based on your recommendation on Episode 406. You stated they told you that the edges designed for the 6+ would also be compatible with the 7+. After I placed my order, I received an email from Utomic advertising the soon to be arrival of the edges for the 7+. When I questioned their representation to you, they advised me to return the edges designed for the 6+ and wait until the 7+ models were available. - Todd 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Andy_utomic_bumpers_not_for_back_camera

 

Hi Andy and Todd - thanks for the feedback - I reached out to Utomic about this and they said 

 

quote 

Hello Rob,

We are sorry to hear that one of your listeners had issues with fit with their iPhone 6 Plus Edges on their iPhone 7 Plus. 

That should not be the case.  Our Edge protectors for the iPhone 6 Plus will fit on the iPhone 7 Plus.  That being said, we are not satisfied with the amount of lift the iPhone 6 Plus Edge protectors provide the i7 Plus for the camera, so we are redesigning the Edge protectors.  The new design will be thicker to provide more protection.  So, if you want super slim, stick with the current design, but if you want a bit more protection, the new design is your choice.   

If your listeners have any issues, they can contact us for help with replacements or advice - support@utomic.com. 

Regards,

Your friendly Utomic support staff

unquote 

 

 

44:36 

 

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/1907298

 

 

Hey Rob, Here's an indigogo campaign for a 7/7+ case with a built-in audio jack, but unlike the last one I sent you this one also protects the phone and doubles your battery life (2,400 mAh (iPhone 7), or 3,600 mAh (iPhone 7 Plus)). Just went up today and already raised 34%... https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fuze-cases-bringing-back-the-audio-jack-iphone-headphones#/ Aric Boyles

 

Thanks also to AP and others that sent in the link to this one.  

 

It is called the FUZE cast - spelled F U Z E - and there is one for the 7 and one for the 7+ and this battery case - also offers screen protection and a lightening port and most importantly to those that like 1/8th inch headphone ports - one of those.  No dongle for you. And no micro usb port - just the standard lightning port - which is really nice.  And it also means you can charge both the iPhone and the case at the same time.  

 

The battery size for the 7 is 2,400 man and the 7+ is 3,600 maH - which means more than double the battery life for both devices. 

 

They had a goal of 50K - when the email from Aric came in they were 34% of the way there - now they are over the 50k mark.  you have until around the end of October to fund this one. 

 

Pricing for a single case - 7 or 7+ costs $69.  You can get two cases for $109.  Or 4 cases for $249. 

 

If you are interested in this and just can’t let go over your 1/8 inch plug - search for FUZE - F U Z E - at indie gogo dot com or in the show notes for ep 408 

 

 

 

46:31

 

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/09/28Apple-Deloitte-

Team-Up-to-Accelerate-Business-

Transformation-on-iPhone-iPad.html

 

VOICEMAIL - Alex_walnut_creek_issues_with_iPhone_looking_for_help

 

 

Apple put out a press release this past week titled - 

 

quote Apple & Deloitte Team Up to Accelerate Business Transformation on iPhone & iPad  unquote.

 

From the PR Apple said quote 

As part of the joint effort, Deloitte is creating a first-of-its-kind Apple practice with over 5,000 strategic advisors who are solely focused on helping businesses change the way they work across their entire enterprise, from customer-facing functions such as retail, field services and recruiting, to R&D, inventory management and back-office systems. 

Apple and Deloitte will also collaborate on the development of a new service offering from Deloitte Consulting called EnterpriseNext, designed to help clients fully take advantage of the iOS ecosystem of hardware, software and services in the workplace. The new offering will help customers discover the highest impact possibilities within their industries and quickly develop custom solutions through rapid prototyping.

unquote

 

We know this is important to Apple because they have a quote from Tim Cook - and most PR’s do not have that.

 

 

50:46

 

VOICEMAIL - Shannon_AZ_promote_slack_group_iTruckers

 

CLIP

 

Hi Rob,

I am a blind user of the I phone six. I am using iOS 10. The only issue that I am having is using messages with invisible ink with voice over. I am not sure how to review a message that is sent in invisible ink. If someone could please let me know how to do this. I would greatly appreciate this, and I love this app. It is very informative, considering that I want to go into a field where I would be working with technology and tech-support for Apple.

Regards,

Brittney.

 

Hi Rob,

I am learning to deal with the missing headphone jack and trying out some bluetooth ear buds, but what I didn’t expect was the hassle that my new iPhone ear buds won’t work on  my MacBook Air. I did not realize how often I went back and forth from one to the other when I take a skype call or something. I am finding that instead of carrying one set of ear buds I am now carrying 3. lightening ear buds, blue tooth ear buds and my old ear buds to use with the Mac :-(

I am hoping Apple’s new bluetooth ear buds will make this all work better

Regards

Chris C

 

 

 

VOICEMAIL -  Joe_NY_question_battery_life

VOICEMAIL - Joe_NY_part2_followup

 

 

xx:xx

 

https://www.apple.com/support/accessibility/contact/

 

 

And FINALLY - I received an email at 1:13 AM while recording - that said - YOUR SHIPMENT IS ON ITS WAY - right now it looks like October 7th is when I will have it - so next episode will be up on October 6th - so I can be starting with a clean slate for the following episode - YEAH - Finally.  

 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

I know that you are an iBooks author and you helped to share the work of other authors in your promo giveaway segment. I also know that you are committed to accessibility, andI thus make the following request of you and your listeners:

Would it be possible to create a small campaign to make iBooks Author more accessible on the Mac with voiceover? Maybe we can all email the apple accessibility team or find some other way to make this possible. There are still many problems with the app and it is difficult to use at best. This app has been out for much too long and I feel that us visually impaired folk need to have access to all the features possible in this piece of software. I noticed that this app does not really meet quality standards for accessibility from apple and hope that with your help and that of the listeners, we can make a change.

 

The email address to send your thoughts / request for Accessibility with the iBooks Author tools is accessibility@apple.com 

 

Thank you Rob and I love your show..

Regards,

Ricardo from California

 

 

57:40

 

Ep 408 - Ask Siri - Kiss Me

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E00Zuayv9Q

 

PPAP 

 

 

Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen/PIKO-TARO 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E00Zuayv9Q

 

 

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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 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.   

 

Also don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.   

 

 

Finally check out the newly updated Tii App which is Free to you.  We now have Apple Watch App included.  

Search for Tii in the iTunes App Store - it is the best way to consume the show and to get push notifications each time a new episode of Tii is released.  It is fully Voiceover friendly of course.  Please go right now and download the Tii App. 

 

And one of the new features in the Tii App is the Watch OS App for it.  After you download an episode on the iPhone app for Tii - there is an option on the Episode detail page to upload the episode to the Watch.  Just click the little watch icon on the download button. The upload when completed allows you to playback an episode on the watch without it being connected to the iPhone.  Just choose watch playback on the watch when picking a playlist.  This is great for those that want to go running or biking or now also swimming and have bluetooth headphones connected to the apple watch - you can now consume the latest Tii episodes directly on the Apple watch with no tether / connection needed.  Yes - feel free to leave home your iPhone - but still now easily being able to play Tii from the Apple Watch.  

 

And that folks is going to do it for us today -  until the next time I am your host Rob reminding you to phone different 

 

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