TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 328
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:
Hey rob,
I made this song in GarageBand with my 4s, some sounds came from the alchemy app. We did vocals with the built in iPhone mic and the only other device I used was a turntable with headphones blasting into the iPhone mic.
Regards,
Jeff San Antonio tx
SONG_Jethro_140407
Thanks JEFF for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank ANNE for sending in the Artwork for today's show. ANNE wrote
Hi Rob:
My husband and I listen to your show while commuting.
When you mentioned the app Fotor was having a sale on in app purchases in ep. 324, I thought I'd try it out. Here is a pic of our cat, Orbit, which I took with my iPhone 6 and edited totally with Fotor. The app was pretty simple to use and to play around with.
REGARDS
Anne D
Teepee Creek, Alberta, Canada
Well ANNE Thanks again for sending in this artwork and folks you can see ANNE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 328 - or if you subscribe via iTunes on your computer as the album artwork 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.
02:21
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. unquote
Matthew Miller, ZDNet, 14 February 2013
Look I just feel guilty bashing Blackberry considering how dead they are - but less than two years ago to say Blackberry would come close to iOS more or less to say it may even pass iOS - Well Mr Miller he was definitely smokin something that ain't legal in Kansas - Just Sayin
03:04
For Promo codes - On Ep 327 we offered up chances to win promo codes for the iBook - Letting the Butterflies Go - those promo codes have all been given out.
This week we have promo codes for the a couple of Apps - the First is the App - called FUN FOR KIDS EDUCATIONAL GAMES - here is the review from the dev - PLAY PROMO CODE - FUN FOR KIDS
Well thanks to Dev for their review of their App - FUN FOR KIDS EDUCATIONAL GAMES 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 todayinos at gmail dot com and put KIDS in the subject line.
The Second item we have promo code for is the App - GOPIX - Here is the review from the dev - PLAY PROMO CODE - GOPIX
Thanks to the Dev for sending in THEIR review of THE APP GOPIX 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 todayinos at gmail dot com and put GOPIX - G O P I X 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 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.
06:15
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/11/ios-8-1-1-iphone-4s-
and-ipad-2-a-little-faster-kind-of-sometimes/
As expected Apple released iOS 8.1.1 to the masses. And what do we know about it. Well first off it breaks the current Jailbreak - Actually Apple in the release notes credits the Pangu Jailbreak team for 3 exploits that were patched with this release. Not sure if that was meant as a tip of the hat or flick of the chin. Obviously if you are jailbroken or plan on jailbreaking stay at iOS 8.1
For everyone else - It looks good to upgrade. For those with the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 - it says in the release notes this update improves performance. By how much they do not say. And different posts I have read said different things - some say it was very noticeable - others said barely noticeable - but all did seem to say it was an improvement even if just barely.
Battery life for me on my iPhone 6 Plus does seem to be improved. But that was just in the first day where it had 6 and half hours of use and was at 55% battery life. But that was the first time through. More reports on Battery life on the next episode - maybe.
I guess the best thing I can say about this update is that the number of complaints seems to be the lowest for any iOS 8.x update.
Again if you are not planning on jailbreaking - then it is best to update to the latest version now.
By the way according to Musclenerd from the jailbreak team - he is saying iPhone 6 and 6+ need to avoid iOS 8.1.1 if they want to jailbreak as there is not going back to 8.1 - You can't downgrade for those devices.
Hi Rob,
I have an 128GB iPhone 6 Plus that I just updated this morning to iOS 8.1.1 from iTunes on my MacBookPro. The update seemed to go smoothly. However, before the upgrade I had about 400 music albums on my iPhone and afterwards I had 5. I’m resyncing with my iTunes library now so I’m assuming that things will be back to normal soon enough, but it’s still a pain in the butt. My general feeling is that I’ve seen more bugs in Apple’s software in the past several months than I’ve seen in the prior several years. So just a couple of words of caution to all my fellow listeners when they update to 8.1.1, “Look out!”.
Regards,
Sincerely,
Mike Z
Roswell, GA
From Bob Berberick - I Upgraded 2 iPhones and 2 iPads. All went well using Rob's instructions as usual. Also upgraded to Yosemite and iCloud Drive. I was expecting an issue or two but haven't had any yet.
I had others reporting in some issues with battery life - which is odd - because my initial testing seems to show better battery life - at least for the 6+. I am in the midst of updating my devices to iOS 8.1.1 - and will have a better feel of any issues personally next week - but My wife did say today it seemed slower on the iPad Mini with iOS 8.1.1 vs 7.1.2 - or really as she put it - The changes you made slowed this down - thanks
I had others reporting where updating to 8.1.1 - solved issues they were having - like with Bob B in Hamilton Ohio - where some apps that were stuck and not installing are now installed after the update.
11:48
http://fortheloveoftech.com/2014/11/18/apple-seeds-
ios-8-2-beta-developers/
And this is exciting - no sooner did Apple release iOS 8.1.1 to the public - then they turn right around and release iOS 8.2 Beta 1 to Devs.
Seems the major reason for this beta is to support Apple Watchkit. Which Apple just released the Dev kit for - as they said they would in November.
According to Apple's Phil Schiller
quote With the iOS 8.2 beta SDK, developers can now start using WatchKit to create breakthrough new apps, Glances and actionable notifications designed for the innovative Apple Watch interface and work with new technologies such as Force Touch, Digital Crown and Taptic Engine, unquote
12:54
http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/18/7243085/most-
important-apple-watchkit-discoveries
As with any good SDK - there are lots of bits of info we can learn about the Apple Watch that were not previously known. The Verge had a nice collection of things we have learned about the Apple watch now that said SDK is out. Some of those key ones are
1 - An iPhone is required almost all the time. Essentially a Watch App is a complement to your iOS device - at least to start. And code for the most part will be executed on the iPhone.
2. However - from Apple quote "Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch. unquote. Later next year in Apple terminology means December 2015 or there a bouts.
3. There are two different resolutions - the 38 mm AW will be 272 x 340 pixels. The 42 MM will be 312 x 390 pixels.
4. There will be two type of Notifications on the AW. Short look which is just seen briefly when you raise your wrist. The App icon, app name and a brief message. And then if the person keeps their wrist raised long enough the screen changes to a quote long look notification unquote - which will provide more info and is more customizable - plus the App icon and name move to the top of the screen and are shrunk in size.
5. No Custom Gestures - At least to start - Apple gives a pre determined set of gestures and the initials apps must conform.
6. Maps are static and non-interactive. No scrolling map as you walk down the street.
7. Videos not so much - But images are ok. So Porn on wrist will be limited to Static images or gifs.
8. There is a new font - it is call San FranCisco and it will be all the rage on keynote presentations come 2015.
Essentially the way to think of Apps for AW in early 2015 is that the AW becomes a second screen for the iPhone it is tethered to wirelessly. Processing is done on the iPhone for the most part - and the AW is more for displaying info and accepting User input via Apples predefined gestures or pushed of buttons or turns of the Digital crown.
Later on 2015 - will be when devs will be able to take the popular apps on the Pebble that are stand alone and port them over to Apple Watch. Which means 2,000 stop watch apps before Christmas 2015. Yeah.
Now to convince the Devs for the Tii App to add in Apple Watch control. With support for per episode artwork on the watch face. I might need to learn the SDK for that one.
http://www.zdnet.com/apple-makes-watchkit-software-tools-available-to-developers-7000035935/
16:37
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Have you ever purchased a mattress by sitting on it for just a few minutes at the store only later to regret it. That happened with us for my Oldest son's mattress. We thought we purchased a good mattress - but oh my - we learned we did not - we would lay down with him to get him to go to sleep and as we tried to get up he would hear us and feel us moving and would wake up - very very frustrating. But we were stuck with the Mattress - However 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. That said - the mattress they sent is great and is definitely not going back. It is a mix of Latex foam and Memory foam. No noisy springs to wake up your kid or significant other when you get up - which is also nice for those 2AM visits to the cookie jar or ice cream tub.
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20:00
VOICEMAIL - Mitch_Answer_3rd_party_keybord_mic
VOICEMAIL - STEVE_AZ_ANSWER_3RD_PARTY_KEYBOARD
Hi Rob,which carrier do you use at the moment please,thank you. Ricky.
I am using T-Mobile - a couple of the reason I choose T-Mobile - Pricing - for me and my Wife. That was a key one. And also the ability to use Wifi Hotspotting - with no need to jailbreak - that has already helped me out a bunch. And well T-Mobile in the US seems to be willing to allow what ever new features Apple rolls out. Unlike AT&T and Verizon.
Hi Rob
With the new search tool in the Photos app with iOS 8, it says you can search photos by date and time. Do you know how to search by time as nothing I am trying works? Also, it seems that you can't search by exact date, only a month or a year. Is there a way to do this as well?
Regards
Steve
in Brisbane
Steve - you can search in the Photos app by Month - it does not look like it gives results for a specific day search for example quote October 2014 unquote showed me all the photos from October - with a break down by day. But searching for a specific say resulted in nothing.
VOICEMAIL - PRINTER_FDBK_BROTHERS_PRINTER
24:13
https://plus.google.com/communities/105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now well over 1,600 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 with lots of comments that went up since the last episode came out is from Giuseppe Marino - who was offering up a tip for Touch ID and how to improve its accuracy. Then there were a bunch on comments - but the tip that Per Francisco and talked about in the past - What you should do to improve accuracy if you are having issues - is go to Settings then Touch ID and then simply place your finger on the sensor until it recognizes it and do that again and again. This does seem to improve accuracy. Thanks for the post Giuseppe and the feedback Francisco.
Another Post from Chris in London was about Sony announcing a new camera sensor the Exmor RS IMX320 which will be ready to ship in April 2015 - This could bring DSLR quality auto-focusing a 21 Mega Pixel CMOS sensor and 4K video recording to the next iPhone if used. So there we go the start of iPhone 6S rumors - Thanks Chris. Expect Rumors about the next iPhone in Jan / Feb time frame talking about an un-named source saying the next iPhone will have basically those specs. Hoping we would have forgotten by then. So remind me when I re-report it - I had forgotten. Thanks
- And since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android 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 1600+ of you already in the community and contributing.
26:30
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2014/11/apple-is-now-labeling-
free-apps-in-the-app-store-with-a-new-get-button
A minor change in the App store - Free Apps no longer say Free - but rather Get. No official word on why the change - but if I was to put money on the reason for the change - it is likely because many Free Apps are not Free - they have in app purchases - like recently my son asking to spend $5 for a sleigh in Jet pack joy ride. I was like - Ahhh No. Any way - looks to be that Apples Lawyers stepped in. And the next time you look at the App Store app you will either see the price for an app or if it is Free - it will now say Get.
27:14
http://petapixel.com/2014/11/18/psa-iphone-6-plus-
users-getting-blurry-photos-video-even-standing-still/
Seems there are some reports and growing numbers there of - that some people with iPhone 6pluses are getting Blurry photos - even when the subject is not moving and you are not moving - it looks as if some one was. I have not seen this issue - except in really low light. I tried to get blurry photos by just using one hand turning HDR on and then off and then auto - then taping on the screen and then pushing the button. The pictures were not blurry for me. But if you have a 6 plus and are getting blurry pics most if not all of the time - go and see your local apple store - seems like a small % of users are having this problem and a small % of iPhone owners can quickly become a big number.
28:02
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-18/apple-sticking-
with-arizona-plan-after-supplier-falters.html
The Latest in the GTAT / Apple Soap opera has Apple telling Mesa AZ officials it is committed to bringing jobs and manufacturing to the area. This is the quote I find most interesting from Mesa City Manager Chirstopher Brady - quote They’ve indicated their commitment to us: They want to repurpose that building and use it again unquote
Re-Purporse - as in use for a different purpose as in no more Sapphire. Not that there was really any hope chance of that happening - but I think that quote sums it up - the plant Apple purchased to make Sapphire in will be used for something else. Maybe final assembly of full size Apple TV - Ok - Just kidding. Kinda.
28:50
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30121593
Thanks to Dr. John and others for this next one - which is a rumor that if true is a shock to no one - well except for those that spread the rumor a couple of months ago Apple was going to kill Beats. Se the latest rumor from the Financial times is saying the exact opposite - in that Apple will start pre-installing the Beats stream service app on all iOS devices most likely early in 2015.
29:29
http://www.cultofmac.com/303223/ios-twice-
memory-efficient-android-heres/
Thanks to Matt for this next one.
This is for all of you out there with that annoying Android Friend or Relative. The post is titled iOS is twice as memory-efficient as Android Here's why - and it is from cult of Mac via a post from Quora. In a nut shell - iOS devices run better than Android devices with 2x the memory because Android apps use Java and need all the extra RAM to do garbage collection. Which is a process of recycling memory once an Android App is done using it. With Android you need four or eight time more memory than you are actually using to be efficient. But when the memory becomes constrained performance goes way down.
Per iOS - no need for Garbage Collection - it was designed to avoid that sort of processes - it just needs the memory it needs and not more.
And the issue with more memory is more battery drain.
So next time that annoying Android fan boy says something about the iPhone only having 1GB of memory let them know performance wise - 1GB of iOS RAM results in more performance than 3GB of RAM for Android.
Which I guess for Tablets means the 2GB in the iPad Air 2 is better than 6GB of RAM in an Android Tablet.
30:57
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-becoming-
one-trick-pony-223009105.html
one Anal-ist thinks Apples Stock ride will come to an end in 2015
quote "It's losing market share like crazy. It's becoming a one-trick pony. it is a phone company," said Bert Dohmen, president of Dohmen Capital Research. Guess the best way to get attention is to say the opposite of everyone else. He said that iPad and iPhone sales are down. Well he is half right - iPad sales are down - but definitely not iPhone sales. So already he qualifies for how wrong were they.
Per Apple being a one trick pony - it has one really big Pony - but there are others - the iPad - which granted sales are down yr-yr - mostly shed to people upgrading to the iPhone 6Plus and not needing an iPad - plus old iPad's still work great - including first gen. Expect iPad sales to decline for another year or so.
But Apple sales for computers are up. And there will be the Apple Watch and there is Beats headphones.
Yes the iPhone line is becoming bigger and bigger - and if next year iPhone sales drop yr-yr do to a lack of compelling reasons to upgrade - a very possible scenario - then yes there will be a pull back. The question I guess is how high does Apple stock get between now and end of January - when Apple releases this quarters sales numbers and the iPhone becomes an even bigger % of overall revenue - and fears of that big pony getting sick send the stock dropping. Yup the bigger the gap between iPhone and iPad sales - the bigger the worry will be.
33:43
VOICEMAIL - REVIEW_FREE_DotsintheTrap
Hi Rob,
I've upgraded from the 5 to the 6 Plus, and while I love my new device, it's a bit clunky when I run. I used to just carry my 5 in my hand while running but I feel like I'm going to drop my 6 Plus so I'm considering wearing an arm band instead. Would you mind asking the community which arm band they use and recommend? I'm having a hard time finding many for the Plus.
Regards,
Dave C
VOICEMAIL - ERIC_TN_PIONEET_NEX4000_CARPLAY_REVIEW
37:05
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plxdevices/legion-
meter-charge-your-smartphone-92-faster
Well I received a kickstarter product I back - nope not the SOS Charger - which I am still waiting on - while he is busy shipping units to retailers and not to backers - Bad form. Sorry but Backers should be the first ones to receive the units. Not retailers - I realize it may be a financial necessity - but it still does not make it ok. It is a slap in the face of the backers when they see the product they are waiting for - available in stock on a retailers shelves.
That said the one I did get that was funded earlier this year is the Legion Meter - I will talk more about this one on a later episode after I full test it out. But so far it seems to be working as advertised.
37:56
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bluesmart-world-s-first-
smart-connected-carry-on
Thanks to Michael for this next one. Which is another Take an everyday item and add the ability to charge up iOS devices and then get over a million dollars in pledges. Remember when they took that cooler and added a bunch of features - yeah this time some folks did that with a Carry On suit case. It is the Bluesmart over at indiegogo. Actually the projects full name is Bluesmart: World's first smart Connected Carry-on
Per their description quote Bluesmart is a high-quality carry-on suitcase that you can control from your phone, like a boss. From the app you can lock and unlock it, weigh it, track its location, be notified if you are leaving it behind and find out more about your travel habits. You can also charge your phone 6 times over with a built-in battery. unquote
Pricing on this was $195 - then sold out - then $215 - then sold out - then $235 then sold out and not is $260. Yeah not seeming like such a bargain.
They had a goal of $50,000 - as I mentioned they raised over 1 Mil so far.
There are a whole bunch of neat features and back in my 150,000 Plus miles a year traveling days - I am sure I would have been all over this.
There is a built in scale in the handle - that tells you on your iOS device how much it weighs.
You can lock and unlock the suitcase from your iOS device.
There is location tracking. And some handy compartments for your iPad and Laptop.
Search for Bluesmart one word at indie go go dot com or in the show notes for Ep 328.
39:40
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypershop/pearltm-
compact-mirror-usb-rechargeable-battery-pa?ref=email
I mentioned the Pearl Compact Mirror and USB rechargeable battery Pack on the last episode and that I funded it and then the project was Paused slash stopped by Kickstarter due to a DMCA Copyright complaint.
Well I read that Copyright notification at Kickstarter - and Wow - is All I can say. Unless there is something they are not showing - I don't see how Kickstarter could have paused it from that letter / notification - It is not a valid DMCA takedown notice - not in the least.
Again maybe there is something more behind the scenes that was also supplied to kickstarter - but based on what Kickstarter is showing - there is no reason to have stopped this project - not with that wording. FYI - there is specific wording needed for a proper DMCA takedown notice - and this letter was not it or even close.
40:37
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pearl-compact-
mirror-usb-rechargeable-battery
And you know what the folks running this project felt the same way and even went over and opened an Indie gogo project for this. So if you are interested in the Pearl - You can go now to Indie go go and fund this. If you are not sure what the Pearl is go back to Ep 327 around the 38:24 mark to hear about it.
The good news is on Indie go go they have already raised an additional $16k plus of funding - which means they hit a stretch goal and will have 2.1 A output now available for faster charging. And if they hit 30k on Indie go go - then we get a free Microfiber Pouch.
They did say if you already pledged at Kickstarter - keep your pledge there - and do not cancel or double order. But for new pledges now - go to indie go go dot com
and search for Pearl or look in the show notes for ep 328.
41:48
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xoo-belt-by-
nifty-a-phone-charging-belt
Ok - I really really did not want to talk about this one - but lots of you sent in links and it was covered on lots of blog posts.
It is the XOO Belt by Nifty and it is on IndieGogo. This is a Battery Pack in your belt and belt buckle for charging your iPhone when it is in your pocket.
Alright - so let me get this straight - I am supposed to wear this battery pack near my groin that is going to get nice and hot when charging my iOS device in my Pocket getting nice and hot. Ummm not for me or any other man looking to keep up is count if you know what I mean.
Oh and when you go to the indie gogo page - it has in bold text - Say hello to our flex Beast. And they are talking about a belt so ummm point towards ones nether regions they are basically saying Say hello to our flex beast - Oh my
Pricing for this is $155 bucks - ummm Yeah. Well they are at over $30k in funding towards a goal of $50k - and have until December 18th at 11:59 PM PT for funding to reach the goal.
If for some reason this idea actually sounds appealing to you - search for XOO Belt at Indie Gogo dot com or in the show notes for Ep 328 to learn more.
43:31
http://www.amzer.com/crusta/
For the first 6 weeks of having the iPhone 6 plus - I went around naked - well the Phone not me - but in many ways I felt more vulnerable and uncomfortable with the iPhone being naked then if I was. I did not let my boys use it other than on the sofa surrounded by carpet. The naked 6 plus just seems like it wants to jump out of your hands. During that time I waited for some cases to get to me - and finally they did around the end of October - and tried a few out - and the one I settled on and am using now is the Crusta from Amzer - links in the show notes - but Crusta is spelled - C R U S T A. I like this one as it is a good deal of protection. Or as they say 4 Layers of Army grade protection. Ok - a little heavy on the marketing hype there guys.
With this case you get a Glass Screen Protector. Which actually was really easy to put on with the tools and instructions they gave and did not have bubbles under it. Huge plus on that.
Next they have two layers of the case. I went with Red on the outside and Blue on the inside - Yes the Colors for the Dayton Flyers. But you have 7 outside colors and 6 inside colors to choose from - Some quick Array math says that is 42 different color combos to choose from.
The things I like about the case - one the buttons are just as easy to push for volume and power as when there is no case - something not always true with cases. Although the button for the mute is a little tough to tell if it was slid or not. Another thing I liked it has built in dust protector plugs for the Lightening and headphone jacks - I keep my iPhone in my pocket top down - meaning the ports are at the top and this keeps out dirt and lint. And most importantly for me - there is a raised lip around the edge - meaning if your drop it on the ground the glass will not hit on a flat surface like concrete or blacktop. Obviously if you have gravel or rocks where your drop it all bets are off. But again it does come with a tempered glass protector.
One thing to note - this case does make the 6 Plus feel like the 6 plus plus - it is a substantial case - hence the good level of protection - but that protection and added lip does mean an increase in size to an already big phone. So more then ever the 6 Plus feels like a tablet. That all said - I do feel much less stress and anxiety using this case especially when I give it to the kids - which I did at the pool - where the iPhone 4S was once shattered.
It also comes with a belt clip holster - not something I used - but if you are into that kind of thing - it is part of the package.
Pricing for this is $45. Tell you what - they sent me an extra case. If you tweet out a link to this episode or mention it on Facebook - and send me a link to the tweet or Facebook post - I will pick a winner and send out the case to you. I will pick one winner randomly after the next episode. So again tweet a link to Ep 328 or Put up a Facebook post - or if you can't do either - then write a review of the show in iTunes and again let me know about the post or review via email - and I will enter you in a chance to win this case. Since I am paying the postage - limit to US Residents only - sorry.
47:45
http://bgr.com/2014/11/17/apple-pay-at-whole-
foods-mcdonalds-walgreens/
Well some early results are in on how Apple pay is doing and at Mcdonalds - Apple Pay is already 50% of its tap to pay transactions. Same with Walgreens. Whole Foods put some numbers forward saying it already processes more than 150,000 Apple Pay Transactions.
And article in the NYtimes pointed out these tid bits - but also pointed out that Apple pay is still far from being a dominant payment system - you think. It is only a month old and only on the 6 and 6Plus. But early signs from some key stores do look good.
48:37
VOICEMAIL - Richard_PA_Home_depot_ApplePay
Hi Rob,
Apple pay works at HD in Beaverton Oregon
Regards,
Mark L
Hi Rob,
In response to Home Depot and Apple Pay question in Tii episode 0327.
I've used Apple Pay at Home Depot a few times and it works flawlessly. In the self checkout line, I chose credit as the method of payment and just kept my finger on the iPhone home button and the transaction went through with a problem. I've also used it at BJ's, and McDonalds.
Regards,
Dennis C
Gentlemen thank you and I am happy to say the Home Depot in Overland Park also had ApplePay working fine - oddly enough there was no symbol or sign that it supported Apple Pay or NFC - I just selected pay via Credit card at the self checkout line and then laid the iPhone 6 Plus on the screen for the credit card swipe and it worked.
VOICEMAIL - Glen_CA_Apple_pay_thoughts_fdbk
Hi Rob, just wanted to let the listeners who have a H&R Emerald prepaid card that Apple Pay will be coming in January but no date has been set so I'll send another email when I hear that date. Regards Aaron in Vermont.
VOICEMAIL - Terry_tx_apple_pay_walgreens_thoughts
Hi Rob,
I've trained several cashiers on how it works in the past few weeks!
Had an interesting experience at a McDonald's drive through. When I got to the window and told the cashier, "I'd like to use apple pay", she said, "Oh you want to add on two apple pies?".
Still a lot of work to do! :)
Regards,
Donna
Yeah sadly right now - the local McD - does not support Apple pay in the Car line - just in the store.
VOICEMAIL - Gary_leland_quest_apple_pay
Hey Rob, I just wanted to comment about what I would love to see come to Apple Pay. It would be awesome if that, not only you got the totals of your transactions in Passbook but, you also got a detailed receipts of what you just purchased. Totally paperless transaction! Then you would have all your receipts in one place. Also, have a print feature that allowed you to print which recipes you needed for your taxes or whatever.
Regards,
Danny R
Vacaville, CA
Hi Danny - While I agree that would be a nice option - I think Apple is trying hard to keep away from getting that data - they are pushing Privacy and Security along with ease of use as the the three core elements of Apple Pay - and collecting that data would seem to weaken the Privacy item.
VOICEMAIL - Mari_OH_applePay_stashbot
Hi Rob,
So my experience with Apple has been awesome, funny and down right pure magic to cashiers. One of my experiences was at BABIES "R" US. I asked the cashier did their particular store support Apple pay, he said no to my surprise, as I waited for him to ring me up, their it was the symbol of truth(NFC pay pass came on the accepted pay screen). So I went for it, to his surprise it worked. He was like, "well a guy tried it before you and it didn't work. I laughed and said under my breath"must of been a android phone"as I walked off. My next try was at McDonald's. I didn't ask if they supported Apple pay this time, I let her do her cashier thing and casually put my phone to the payment pad and "walla" paid in full. The ladies reaction after watching me do this was nothing short of amazement. She asked "how did I do that?what phone did I have? Is the iPhone the only phone that could do that?" She got so distracted by the Apple magic, her manager was trying to get her attention for something else that she was suppose to be doing. This thing that Apple does where they implement meaningful things in our life's is nothing other then pure genius.
Regards,
Saul L
VOICEMAIL - Steve_CA_ApplePay_Vs_CurrenC
01:02:06
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2848026/att-kills-the-
permacookie-stops-tracking-customers-internet-usage-for-now.html
Thanks Dr. John for this next one. Which is that AT&T killed off using the Permacookie for now. The Permacookie was a way at the network level for AT&T to track where you went on the web - but unlike regular cookies you can turn off - what AT&T was doing was something you have no say over. The reason for Permacookies is simple - So Advertiser can see what sorts of things you might be interested in and serve up related ads to you. And again unlike with regular cookies - with permacookies there is no way of removing or blocking them. It is all carrier side.
Now before you get all mad at AT&T for doing this at all - realize - Verizon is still doing this.
Actually if you are on Verizon and don't want to be tracked per what you do on the web - then you need to get a VPN or use Wifi or go to Sprint or T-mobile.
Also while AT&T said their initial testing is done - the did not say if this project is done as well - actually saying it quote may still launch a program to sell data collected unquote via permacookies.
Guess you need to ask if you value privacy or not in your actions.
1:03:25
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