TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 343
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 LABOR with my iphone 4s using the GarageBand app. For free downloads and more music follow me @jeffj6 on twitter.
Regards,
Jeff J
SONG_labor.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 NICK for sending in the Artwork for today's show. NICK said the following:
Hi Rob,
I have attached a bit of artwork you may like to use.
I shot this using my iPhone 6 and edited using Pixelmator on my iPad Air.
It was taken at 'Te Waihou' spring near Putaruru in the mighty Waikato of New Zealand.
Regards,
Nick B
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-
of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/te-waihou-walkway/
Well NICK Thanks again for sending in this artwork and folks you can see NICK'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 343 - 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.
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.
02:28
In this segment of how wrong were they I thought we would go back in time prior to the last new Apple Product - the iPad for some quotes - and we have the following quote quote ““The company once notorious for its ability to upend convention and revolutionize markets may no longer have what it takes, worry some technology journalists. Call it the iPad or the iPlod, but the message seems clear: Apple may have lost its mojo. unquote
Jeremy A. Kaplan, FOXNews.com, 28 January 2010
Remember that basic sentiment towards Apple - because you will likely be hearing it again over and over the next few weeks with regards to the Apple Watch. Apple Haters need to Hate - Just Sayin
03:19
For Promo codes - On Ep 342 we offered up chances to win promo codes for THE APP - DESK CALC - two words - those were all given out last week - but hey for more info on this app go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 342.
Sadly no new promo codes this week. Bad Marketer are you if you have a paid app and did not send in the 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 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.
04:07
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/08/apple-releases-ios-8-3/
Ok under the best laid plans of mice and men category - comes the beginning of this episode. Next week I am going to be at NAB / NMX in Las Vegas - so no show next week. I planned for this Episode to be out Wednesday night - so that you would have the latest news for ordering an Apple Watch Thursday Night / Friday morning depending on where you live. I had the show notes mostly done - planned on getting to my recording right around 9:00 PM and with some luck be down by Midnight and in bed a little there after. Yeah - it is already well past midnight. See Apple went and threw a big ol monkey wrench into everything by going and releasing iOS 8.3 Gold Master to the public - Huh - where did that come from.
So then I figured I needed to do the update tonight and read up on it and well you know throw all my initial plans out the window. But I guess better on Wednesday then Thursday.
YES I broke my own first rule about waiting - because I just could not wait until the next episode which will not be for about two weeks. All I have to say is I hope this did not break my wireless hot spot feature.
I updated my iPhone 6+ to start - I followed my instructions in my PDF. Which I changed the publish date to Wednesday so you can find it easier in the Tii App. Thanks Max for that suggestion.
So now it has a publish date of April 8th to match when the latest version of iOS was updated. Look for it in the episode list for PDF - now at the top of that list.
Ok - back to the update procedure - I did do the update via iTunes on my computer - I downloaded it to the computer first and then did the update after the backup’s and syncs. I also updated my Wife’s iPad Mini - because you know with me going out of Town - nothing says dog house like updating my wifes iPad right before I leave. Hopefully the update fixes an issue she has had with poor Wifi connections.
We have talked before on the show about the new features of iOS 8.3 - but here is a quick summary of those changes from iOS 8.2.
Lots of updates to the emoji’s and the emoji lists scrolls horizontally making it easy to scan through for that perfect emoji - like an Octopus Emoji - because I can’t count the number of times I wish I had an Octopus emoji. Whew - glad I did the update.
Other Changes in 8.3 include Wireless CarPlay, support for Google Two-Factor Authentication, Apple Pay support for China UnionPay Network, For us iPhone 6+ users in landscape mode there is now bold / underline / italics key. For you know underlining Pet in a message - How do you like my new pet - when you add in the emoji of the Octopus. Perviously that key was just a bold key.
In the Portrait mode - for the keyboard in Safari - the Space bar is now bigger and the Period and go keys smaller. So less accidental periods and go tapping.
Some other key improvements and bug fixes
•iCloud Photo Library has been optimized to work with the new Photos app on OS X 10.10.3 and is now out of beta
•Includes support for Baum VarioUltra 20 and VarioUltra 40 braille displays
•Additional language and country support for Siri: English (India, New Zealand), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Netherlands), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey)
•Additional dictation languages: Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) and Hebrew (Israel)
•Fixes an issue that could cause Podcast downloads to stall when switching from Wi-Fi to cellular networks
•Fixes an issue that sometimes prevented adjusting call volume
Then there is a long long laundry list of additional Bug fixes and feature improvements.
Improved performance for:
•App launch
•App responsiveness
•Messages
•Wi-Fi
•Control Center
•Safari tabs
•3rd-party keyboards
•Keyboard shortcuts
•Simplified Chinese keyboard
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fixes
Orientation and rotation fixes
•Which Fixes an issue where device orientation appeared upside down after pulling the iPhone 6 Plus from your pocket - Praise the maker.
There are Messages fixes
Family Sharing fixes
CarPlay fixes
Enterprise fixes
Accessibility fixes
In short this is a major update - a dot X update. and not a double dot X update. Even if it is right on the heels of the 8.2 update.
It seems with the public betas being available Apple has more feedback and data to fix issues in Betas quicker - so old time lines for updates are now meaningless.
iOS 8.3 - iPhone 6+
This release includes improved performance, bug fixes, and a redesigned Emoji keyboard. Changes include:
Improved performance for:
•App launch
•App responsiveness
•Messages
•Wi-Fi
•Control Center
•Safari tabs
•3rd-party keyboards
•Keyboard shortcuts
•Simplified Chinese keyboard
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fixes
•Fixes an issue where you could be continuously prompted for login credentials
•Addresses an issue where some devices disconnect intermittently from Wi-Fi networks
•Fixes an issue where hands-free phone calls could become disconnected
•Fixes an issue where audio playback could stop working with some bluetooth speakers
Orientation and rotation fixes
•Addresses an issue that sometimes prevented rotating back to portrait after having rotated to landscape
•Improves performance and stability issues that occurred when rotating the device between portrait and landscape
•Fixes an issue where device orientation appeared upside down after pulling the iPhone 6 Plus from your pocket
•Resolves an issue that sometimes prevented apps from rotating to correct orientation after switching apps in multitasking
Messages fixes
•Addresses issues that caused group messages to sometimes split
•Fixes an issue that sometimes removed the ability to forward or delete individual messages
•Resolves an issue that sometimes prevented a preview from appearing when taking a photo in Messages
•Adds the ability to report junk messages directly from the Messages app
•Adds the ability to filter out iMessages that are not sent by your contacts
Family Sharing fixes
•Fixes a bug where certain apps would not launch or update on family members’ devices
•Fixes a bug that prevented family members from downloading certain free apps
•Increased reliability for Ask to Buy notifications
CarPlay fixes
•Fixes an issue where Maps could come up as a black screen
•Fixes an issue where the UI could be incorrectly rotated
•Fixes an issue where the keyboard could appear on the CarPlay screen when it shouldn't
Enterprise fixes
•Improves reliability of installing and updating enterprise apps
•Corrects the time zone of Calendar events created in IBM Notes
•Fixes a problem that could cause web clip icons to become generic after restarting
•Improves reliability of saving the password for a web proxy
•Exchange out-of-office message can now be edited separately for external replies
•Improves recovery of Exchange accounts from temporary connection problems
•Improves compatibility of VPN and web proxy solutions
•Allows use of physical keyboards to log into Safari web sheets, such as for joining a public Wi-Fi network
•Fixes an issue that caused Exchange meetings with long notes to be truncated
Accessibility fixes
•Fixes an issue where using the back button in Safari causes VoiceOver gestures to not respond
•Fixes an issue where VoiceOver focus becomes unreliable in draft Mail messages
•Fixes an issue where Braille Screen Input cannot be used to type text in forms on webpages
•Fixes an issue where toggling Quick Nav on a Braille Display announces that Quick Nav is off
•Fixes an issue keeping app icons from being moveable on home screen when VoiceOver is enabled
•Fixes an issue in Speak Screen where speech will not start again after pausing
Other improvements and bug fixes
•Introduces a redesigned Emoji keyboard with over 300 new characters
•iCloud Photo Library has been optimized to work with the new Photos app on OS X 10.10.3 and is now out of beta
•Improves the pronunciation of street names during turn-by-turn navigation in Maps
•Includes support for Baum VarioUltra 20 and VarioUltra 40 braille displays
•Improves the display of Spotlight results when Reduce Transparency is turned on
•Adds Italic and Underline format options for iPhone 6 Plus landscape keyboard
•Adds the ability to remove shipping and billing addresses used with Apple Pay
•Additional language and country support for Siri: English (India, New Zealand), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Netherlands), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey)
•Additional dictation languages: Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) and Hebrew (Israel)
•Improves stability for Phone, Mail, Bluetooth connectivity, Photos, Safari tabs, Settings, Weather and Genius Playlists in Music
•Addresses an issue where Slide to Unlock could fail to work on certain devices
•Addresses an issue that sometimes prevented swiping to answer a phone call on the Lock screen
•Addresses an issue that prevented opening links in Safari PDFs
•Fixes an issue where selecting Clear History and Website Data in Safari Settings did not clear all data
•Fixes an issue that prevented autocorrecting "FYI"
•Addresses an issue where contextual predictions did not appear in Quick Reply
•Fixes an issue where Maps did not enter night mode from hybrid mode
•Resolves an issue that prevented initiating FaceTime calls from a browser or 3rd-party app using FaceTime URLs
•Fixes an issue that sometimes prevented photos from properly exporting to Digital Camera Image folders on Windows
•Fixes an issue that sometimes prevented an iPad backup from completing with iTunes
•Fixes an issue that could cause Podcast downloads to stall when switching from Wi-Fi to cellular networks
•Fixes an issue where remaining time on timer would sometimes incorrectly display as 00:00 on Lock screen
•Fixes an issue that sometimes prevented adjusting call volume
•Fixes an issue that caused the status bar to sometimes appear when it shouldn’t
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
10:47
So What are some saying about this update: Into the email bag we go.
Hi Rob,
I promised to give feedback on the iOS 8.3 update.
The update went without a hitch.
Apps that caused problems before are working fine.
Finally Dutch Siri. Siri is not so complete here as in America, but that is mainly due to integration with third party information providers like cinemas, restaurants, public transport and others. Siri is working good for me. English Siri was ok, but especially with names it was difficult. Now those problems have disappeared and that makes Siri much more usable.
Enjoying my iPhone 6 more now.
Regards,
Wilco O
VOICEMAIL - Colby_iOS83_question_audiobooks
overall I am not finding the level of complaints or issues with this update we have seen in the past. That could mean there are no real issues or that everyone is so gun shy of updating they held off this time or maybe a combo of the two.
I still recommend you don’t update until mid next week. Wait and see what comes up.
For perspective I did the updates during the prime time for the iPhone 6+ it was almost 2 hours start to finish because of slow downloads and then a long update process as it was extracting. And the iPad mini was even longer. If you wait a bit - the update process should be faster.
If you are jailbroken or plan on jailbreaking definitely do NOT update. It might be a while if ever for a jailbreak for 8.3
The 8.2 jailbreak never came to be. So don’t be surprised if the 8.3 does not happen either. Stay at 8.1.2 or earlier if you want to or need to jailbreak.
Finally - let me know your experience with the iOS 8.3 update - the good the bad - the ugly - call us as always at 206-666-6364 that’s 206-moon-dog or send an email with a recording or text to today in iOS at gmail dot com.
15:06
http://fortune.com/2015/04/06/apple-watch-buyers-dilemma/
?xid=yahoo_fortune
Ok - lets get right to the Apple Watch on this episode or you know lets go to right away if you don’t count the iOS 8.3 update segment. If you want to pre-order one - if you are 100% sure you want one - then at 12:01 AM PT on Friday the 10th - you will want to be awake and pre-ordering your Apple Watch.
If you are on the fence and were planning on going to your apple store to try one on first and then order one - know that there is a very very good chance your choice will be getting delivered well past the April 24th launch date.
Apples Retail Chief Angela Arendt is reported to have told Apple Store employees that quote the best way to get in line is online unquote.
So it comes down to this - if you are an early adopter and sure you want an Apple watch - 12:01 AM PT is when you need to order one.
If you are not sure then set up an appointment with your local Apple store to set up a time to try one on. Just note by the time you do if you then decide to order one it will be likely May best case scenario before you see yours.
If you are on the fence and an early adopter type - well then it sucks to be you. If you are on the fence and don’t care if it is May / June or later before you get one - then take your time and try one out and see if it is to your liking.
16:54
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480358,00.asp
One thing it sounds like you will not be able to do on launch day - April 24th - is walk into an Apple Store with no reservation and walk out with an Apple Watch.
You need to pre-order on April 10th if you want an Apple Watch on launch day April 24th.
There is no option for waiting in line - not this time.
17:15
http://www.imore.com/heres-what-apple-watch-can-do-without-iphone
Hi Rob
I am thinking of getting the Apple watch, but to help me be sure I should get one, I would like to know the advantages of it over the Pebble?
Regards
Steve
Brisbane
Hi Steve - well first up there is a nice article at iMore which goes over what you can do with the Apple watch when you are not with your iPhone. Obviously it can still tell time. It can play music and show your favorite photos. Up to 2GB of Music and 75 MB of photos.
It can track fitness info - your heartbeat and step counts - stairs climbed and stand - sit ratio - which I hope we can delete that - as my stand - sit ratio well not so good - maybe even worse then the Android to iOS ratio for Malware.
You can also use Apple Pay and Passbook - even when away from your iPhone.
So there are some things you can do with your Apple watch with out the iPhone.
With the iPhone you can answer a phone call - even when your phone is in another room - but both are on the same wifi network. Not something you can do with the pebble.
Getting up a good info graphic comparing the two is a good idea Steve - and something I should do. Lets see if Should turns into did do by the next episode.
18:42
http://watchaware.com/post/7726/yes-the-apple-watch-
app-is-an-ad-so-what
Thanks to Michael for this next one which is a post titled - Yes the Apple Watch App is an Ad - So What - from Watchware dot com.
And Yes - So what - Right now it is an Ad - which also explains why iOS 8.2 released so much earlier than the Apple Watch launched - Apple wanted to get this Ad ware app on your device - and so what. Well the What seems to be people are freakin out - like Apple just stuffed 10 kittens in a burlap sack and threw them into the river type freak out in some cases.
Here is the thing - no one is forcing you to click on it. And eventually the app had to be installed - and it is not like you can delete other native apps. IE Newsstand. But you can place this in a folder and be done with it - if your future plans have no room for an Apple Watch.
And even if you do accidentally tap on it - it is not like it starts autoplaying some videos - it actually opens up to the pairing screen.
Not the Explore screen - which is the Ad screen.
There is also a screen for the App store - if you click it Tells you you can pre-order on April 10th - so maybe you will be able to pre-order right from the App. In which case it is much more than an Ad right now - it would be an easy way for those that want to pre-order to do so - but likely that is not the case - and it is just for Apps for the Apple Watch.
As I look at this I see there are three camps of people - those definitely getting the Apple watch - for them this app may make life easier. Those definitely not getting an Apple watch for them - placing this in the folder with newsstand is all you need to do. And then there are those on the fence - and for you - this app gives you some videos to check out and get a better feel of what the Apple watch is and how it can be used - OR you know you could just wait until April 10th and then try and get into an Apple store to try out one of the Apple watches.
Again some bloggers freaking out about nothing. Hopefully you are lucky enough to have not seen or read any of the posts by those that did not like the Apple Watch App - but for those that did - sorry you can’t get those minutes of your life back.
21:00
http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/03/apple-will-offer-
virtual-try-ons-of-apple-watch-and-apple-watch-edition
Seems like those getting an Apple Watch with out Sport in its name - will be given some extra benefits from those of us that are getting the sport model.
Prior to purchasing - the higher end versions - said customers will be given the opportunity to video chat with an Apple Online store Rep. The Rep will then try on different combinations for you showing you what it looks like in real life - well except for the part it is a virtual try on - and it is not you.
But the real benefits come after purchase where you get a virtual personal setup. An Apple Watch Specialist will walk said customer through the unboxing, setup of the iPhone companion app, pairing to your iPhone as well as installing some apps from the App store.
21:50
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-04/07/apple-watch-memo
And speaking of Apple Watch Apps - Thanks to Chris in London for the heads up on this next one.
Seems there will be over 1,000 Apple Watch Apps available on April 24th when the Apple Watch starts hitting peoples wrists.
22:44
http://ampressman.tumblr.com/post/115856569129/people-
who-can-identify-it-immediately-ask-if-i
And just in Time to help sway you towards buying an Apple Watch - Apple has lifted its embargo on those in the Press they gave Apple Watch’s to to test out.
As I have done in the past - I am going to read you the conclusion / ending of some of those reviews. If you believe that writers leave the best for last.
From Joanna Stern from the WSJ
Quote The Apple Watch makes you look good. But the next one is bound to make you look even better. unquote
From Josh Topolosky at Bloomberg
Quote The Apple Watch is cool, it’s beautiful, it’s powerful, and it’s easy to use. But it’s not essential. Not yet. unquote
From Scott Stein at CNET
Quote If you're curious where Apple is going next and have $350-$400 to spend, the entry-level Apple Watch might be fun to explore. Everyone else, I'd wait and see how the apps shape up, how the kinks get worked out, whether any software updates help with battery life. There's a lot more time to decide. unquote
From John Grubber from Daringfireball
Quote The single most innovative feature of Apple Watch — the most intimate feature of the company’s most personal device — will only matter if some of the people you care most about wear one too .unquote
From David Pogue for Yahoo Tech
Quote In the end, therefore, the Apple Watch is, above all, a satisfying indulgence. It’s a luxury. You might buy it to bring you pleasure — and it will — much the way you might buy a really nice car, some really nice clothes, or a really nice entrée. Or a really nice watch. unquote
From Lauren Goode for Re/Code
Quote Smartwatches are still unproven, but Apple has made a pretty strong case for them. unquote
From Ed Baid at USA Today
Quote As with most first-time products, it isn't flawless or essential. But among smartwatches, Apple Watch is second to none. I want one. unquote
From Fahard Manjoo from the NY Times
Quote It takes some time getting used to, but once it clicks, this is a power you can’t live without. unquote
From Ben Bajarian for Techopinions
Quote These little interactions, while brief, have the potential to be more personal. Love taps, or even love drawings, have the potential to bring a deeper level of intimacy to our digital communications. unquote
And finally from Marissa Stephenson for Men’s Journal
quote What Apple has created is a brilliant way to hold my attention for even more time over the day. And with the onslaught of new apps made just for the Watch, the device can only capture more and more of it. You have to decide for yourself if that's a good thing. unquote
And you have to decide for yourself if the Apple Watch is for you - or if a Pebble will do or if you even need a smart watch at all.
But one thing is certain if you are still on the fence after all that - it is probably best to sit on your credit card for a bit - get to the local apple store - or wait to hear what I and others have to say once we who are not beholden to Apple get one and can do our reviews of the Apple Watch.
For those who’s minds are made up - 12:01 AM PT - 3:01 AM ET is when you need to make sure you are up tonight so you can get yours on order. I know I will be ordering one.
27:09
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29:23
VOICEMAIL - Dave_CA_UsingTheApple TV
Hi Rob,
since I cut the cord last year, I've relied on TV for the shows I want to watch on iTunes (movies and TV) like Downton Abbey. I also watch PBS, History Channel, YouTube, and MLBTV and today, I signed up for HBO Now.
Of course, there's the old standby, Netflix.
Regards,
Tony L
San Francisco
Hey Rob,
Besides Netflix, I use ABC news almost every morning, and my wife and I watch a couple shows on FYI regularly. I also always use it for Apple events and occasionally for podcasts. I would use it for podcasts more but it does not sync well with my subscribed list from my iPhone. I wish there were an iTunes U channel.
Regards,
Ben
Hi Rob,
We use Apple TV for iTunes purchased movies for grandkids, Netflix and watching Apple Events (when it works)
Rich
Hey Rob,
The channels on the Atv do seem to be growing each week and your recent comment about it seems to strike a chord with me. My wife and I of course watch Netflix but lately we are using the HBO Go app to catch up on Six Feet Under. We also watch the Trailers app since it's great to see the previews on the big screen and in surround sound.
Other than that the others apps just sit there so I think it's time to start hiding them as you described in your recent episode.
Regards,
- Steve M. from Detroit
Hello Rob, I watch more than Netflix.
I also watch Hulu, HBO GO, FYi, Fox Now, FX, Vevo, YouTube and all my purchased movies in iTunes.
Regards,
Alexx
Hi Rob,
In addition to netflix which we use 90% of the time, we watch both PBS stations and watch our Disney Movies Anywhere movies. We also occasionally borrow my parents cable subscription to watch ESPN ABC and Disney Junior on the Apple TV. we of course also do a lot of air playing from our phones as well as watching vudu that way.
We really need an ultraviolet app! it doesn't have to be vudu, which of course competes directly with Apple. it can be apple's own ultraviolet app, or better yet have it integrated into iTunes like Disney movies anywhere. they really need to let bygones be by bygones on the ultraviolet thing. That battle is already lost. Disney is pretty much the only one giving us what we want, and they just had to go out on their own.
i am still impatiently waiting with you for Apple to get around to the Apple TV App Store. you think they would've already learned with the iPhone what it means to them.
Regards,
Dave B
Hi Rob,
As a cord cutter I utilize more than just Netflix on Apple TV
I use Watch ESPN and HBO GO as much as Netflix. I also like the Watch ABC app. These do require a cable provider log in (thanks mom for letting me borrow hers :) )
Regards,
Billy
Nashville TN
VOICEMAIL - Glen_CA_Fdbk_apple_TV_watching_habbits
My favorite type of feedback is the following:
Hi Rob,
Thanks for talking about your problem with Southwest boarding pass appearing on the lock screen. I flew today without any issues after following your advice.
Regards and Thanks,
Ed B
Love when I hear that something we said on the show helps someone.
36:40
https://plus.google.com/communities/105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now over 2,000 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 came out was from Rick Black who asked the following
Quote
How many in this community subscribe annually to iTunes match? If you do not, what are your reasons for not subscribing? I'm trying to determine if I want to continue my subscription.
Unquote
He had over 29 replies.
Tim G ,Tosin O, Myron U, Bob S, and Jade S - all are positive on it.
Storm G - regrets renewing because he has over 25,000 tracks - which means he hit the 25k limit.
I am not an iTunes match user - but if you are considering it like Rick is - you should check out the comments in this post from April 6th in the Google Plus community.
And since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts 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 2000+ of you already in the community and contributing.
38:04
http://investor.apple.com/
A quick note that Apple will be having their Investor Call for Q1 2015 on Monday April 27th. Expect them to talk a little bit about apple Watch sales - even though it is a Q2 2015 launch. I will either have an episode or blog post on the evening of the 27th - more about that on the next episode - which will be the week of the 20th.
38:35
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-03/samsung-
said-to-win-apple-a9-chip-orders-for-next-iphone
On the rumor front - There is the rumor once again that Samsung has won the order for the A9 Chips for the next iPhone.
The A8 Chips are currently being produced by TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
The news of the A9 win for Sammy comes from sources in the know and sources asking not to be identified. So grain of salt take with this report should we.
What the Apple order means to both parties is a lot - as in Apple Ordered almost $26 Billion worth of Chips last year - or roughly 7.6% of the entire chip industry.
So this is a customer that everyone wants including Apples Arch enemy Sammy.
But I would say don’t count out TSMC - as they previously stated they would be investing $12 Billion for Plants and equipment improvements through 2015 and into 2016. So maybe Sammy wins the A9 and TSMC wins the A10.
40:39
http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkowski/new-apple-tv-
will-not-support-4k-video-streaming
Seems some more rumors about the next Gen Apple TV - and this time the rumor is it will NOT - repeat - NOT support 4K Video Streaming.
This according to John Paczkowski now at Buzzfeed - whom is basing the lack of 4K video support via sources in positions to know.
Of course given the number of 4K TV’s or actually the lack of number of 4K TV’s out there - this is not likely to hurt 4th Gen Apple TV sales. Also there is a general lack of 4K content. What Netflix has is not much - and 4K video is a major bandwidth hog.
Now given how long we have been waiting for a new Apple TV - Just getting the previous rumored features - Siri Remote, A8 Processor and App Store are enough for me. I just want the new Apple TV already.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102562743
41:54
http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/04/03/bendgate-returns-
samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-just-as-bendable-as-apples-iphone-6-plus
In news under the did not see that coming - Not - Category or Hey here is another way that Sammy is copying Apple Category or people that plan to build glass houses should not throw stones category - and that with regards to Bend-duhhh-gate. Yes the Sammy Galaxy S6 bends - and with the exactly the same amount of pressure required to bend an iPhone 6+ and the S6 screen also shatters during that bend far easier than the 6+’s screen. So far no tweets from Sammy slamming their own product about bending.
If you don’t remember - back in September - Sammy released a tweet about their new GalaxyNoteEdge - with the words - Curved. Not Bent.
To which last week - I tweeted a reply to that tweet - Curved and Bent #GalaxyS6 - just sayin - no reply from Sammy to my tweet - Chickens.
http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-jabs-at-bendgate-
to-tout-its-galaxy-note-edge/
43:01
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Report-Samsung-paid-
500-fake-fans-to-attend-Chinese-press-event-for-the-launch-
of-its-new-flagship-phones_id67937
Thanks to Mike M and a few others for this next one. Which is that Sammy Supposedly Paid a bunch of Fake Fan boys to show up at a Launch event in Shanghai. Sammy supposedly paid about 500 people out of the roughly 1,000 that showed up for the event. According to one of the people that was paid to recruit fans he said Sammy was looking for people under 30 who looked like students. The Fake Fans were supposedly told to tell the Press they attended the event because they were Sammy fans or because they were interested in the new Sammy phones. Yet half of the people at the event were taking pictures of the new devices with their iPhones. If this sounds familiar - Sammy in the past has been accused of paying people to show up for launches of its products.
However this time Samsung is officially dismissing this report, saying that the whole story is quote totally groundless and bogus. unquote Sammy said that all the attendees who they said numbered over 1,100, were quote formally invited unquote to the Galaxy S6 launch event in Shanghai.
Here at Today in iOS we don’t like to just take these stories or responses at Face value so I spent the last couple of days digging into Samsungs claims that these attendees were quote formally invited unquote and I can say Yes - Yes - they were all formally invited - How do I know this well I was able to see one of the formal invitations for myself from someone that attended - Sadly this is an audio podcast so I can not show you the picture of the invitation but hey let me describe it to you - On the front of the invitation - which by the way has some very nice artwork and detail - anyway on the front of the invitation across the top it said - Federal Reserve Note - The Unites States of America. There was a drawing of Andrew Jackson on the Front and in the four corners were the number 20. I am guessing that represents the 20th person who was invited - smart of them to number the invitations. So yup all looks like Sammy was on the up and up this time - I feel bad for doubting them.
45:20
VOICEMAIL - Bob_NY_ios82_feedback
Rob,
Aren’t iOS devices supposed to only have 1 audio thing going on at once? My 5S has been having more than one at a time. I just had a call and in the background I could hear the Giants’ game I had on via MLB At Bat.
I also take my 5S when I walk or bike ride. I listen to podcasts, audio books etc… When I’m using Map My Walk, it announces mile/time points over and at the same time as whatever I was listening to… so those are 2 instances.
I seem to remember that the Apple design is for only a single audio output at a time. What is your recollection?
Gary A - Boise, ID
Hi Gary - this is a bug that happens every so often where Audio from two apps is playing at once. Every now and then I will have the audio from some app playing in the background when I get a phone call - which is very annoying.
HOWEVER the except to that is Map apps with turn by turn - those are supposed to play over the audio you are hearing.
Will be interesting to see if 8.3 squashes this bug.
VOICEMAIL - Dave_NJ_Part 1
VOICEMAIL - Dave_NJ_Part 2
Hi Rob,
In Response to Jeremy who wanted to sync his iPhone between his iMac and MacBook.
This may not solve Jeremy's issue retroactively but will help in the future. You can set up your main music library on your laptop or on an external hard drive which both your MacBook and iMac can access that way they both source from the exact same library. For more detailed instructions on how to accomplish this you can look it up on YouTube.
Regards,
Andrew
Hi Rob
Just finished the last Tii podcast and heard a listener talk about a jukebox for a room. I have a suggestion. Ion makes a jukebox that sits on a table that would work. It pairs over Bluetooth so it works whether it's android or iOS or other device. Also it has a USB port in the back so you can plug in the device while its transmitting. I use my iPad mini gen 1 in the ion jukebox it has a little clip stand to hold the device. Also I recommend the iOS app called BeatBlaster. It has the look of the big boombox stereo and has a companion app to place on the iPhone to use as a remote.
I have a question. Is there a way to remove the Apple Watch app from my iPhone 6? I have no plans to buy an Apple Watch because I have a Martian Notifier watch that pairs to my phone for notifications via Bluetooth
Regards,
Tom in New Mexico
Hi Rob
To disable video auto-play on Facebook, you used to have to go into the settings app to do this. Now you have to go into the Facebook app itself to do this. Once you are in the app, go to Settings/Videos & Photos/Auto-Play and then tick never play videos automatically.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Steve
Brisbane
VOICEMAIL - David_Kickstarter_project_2PlusYrs
55:51
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullettrainsf/safe-
wallet-case-for-iphone-6simplify-your-everyda?ref=nav_search
This week for a Kickstarter Project we have the Safe Wallet - it is a case for the iPhone 6 where the back opens up to allow you to have money and credit cards in there and then closes to keep them safe. Or as they say Quote The Ultimate Protective iPhone 6 Wallet Case with built in kickstand and safe pen unquote. They had a modest goal of $10k - they are over 23k and counting and you have until May 16th at 11:46 AM CT to fund this one.
Pricing on this one is $69 for one or $118 for two.
Again this is just for the iPhone 6 - not the 6+ boo.
Search for Safe Wallet - two words at kickstarter dot com.
56:39
VOICEMAIL - Tracy_fdbk_custom_strap_my_wrist
Hi Rob,
This is in response to the gentleman who called in looking to hear Siri read back her responses.
Go to Settings>General>Siri and check the voice feedback box to "Always" this should fix your problem assuming that the issue is indeed not a glitch.
Regards,
Andrew
Hi Rob and all,
At present I'm using an app called Alarmed to notify me of reminders and appointments.
I use this because it has a feature that will keep sounding an alarm till it is cancelled by the user.
The calendar app and reminder app only give a single beep.
Does anyone know of a way to get the calendar to have a relentless tone without jail breaking?
Regards,
Adam M
Hi Rob
The stock calendar app used to show public holidays, but no longer appears to do so. Is there a way I can get public holidays to show again?
Regards
Steve
Brisbane
Hi Steve not that I know of but if anyone does - please email or call in with how to get that back.
Hi Rob - This is a repeat question. After several iPhone's I still have not found a way to mass send all incoming emails to trash without jail breaking. You should be able to move them all as you can edit/delete all trash. I thought this was going to be "fixed" with the iPhone 6 but it isn't unless I am missing something. Although the there is no direct procedure on the ipad either, I found a 3 step sequence that usually works, but not on the iPhone.
Regards,
Michael A
Nope - still no way to do big bulk deletes on the iPhone for emails in iOS 8.3 Maybe in 8.4 or 9.0 Sorry.
VOICEMAIL - Dodd_phone_number_fdbk
1:02:43
http://appleiph0ne.com/2696350-9344486
For those looking to get HBO Now - well Now you can get the free trial anywhere in the world on Apple TV. Which is perfect timing for the April 12th premier of Game of Thrones.
Actually if you have an Apple TV or iPhone or iPad - you can get the HBO Now app and get HBO free for 30 days.
Step 1 - Go to the HBO Now tile on Apple TV or download the HBO Now App on your iOS device.
Step 2 - launch the App from your device and tap or select Start your free trial with iTunes.
Step 3 - Confirm the purchase. Not you are confirming to an Auto-renew at the end of the trial which means you will automatically be billed $14.99.
Step 4 - You will be required to create an HBO Now Account with a valid email address. Once done tap on Register for HBO Now button at the bottom.
I will be doing this once I get back from Las Vegas - so I can get through the remainder of Season 4 of Game of Thrones and get caught up on Season 5. Might even go back and re-watch the first 3 seasons with the wife.
But remember you are signing up to a zombie subscription when you do this - which means you will keep getting billed until you go and kill the billing.
1:04:28
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Per those in the NCAA pool - if you are looking at the rankings - Robert W - is me, Robert W 2 is my oldest son, and Robert W 3 is my youngest son. That said - Congrats to Jordan Hopper who just killed everyone in the field with 331 points. 2nd place was Joes Baez who won it last year. Jordan actually lost the last game with a pick of Wisconsin vs Jose who had Duke correctly picked - still Jordan had the right mix of upsets picked correctly to give him a very large margin of victory. Jordan - I will be sending you an email shortly or already - depending on when you hear this.
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. And don't forget to check out our Moderated Google Plus community by going to todayinios dot com slash community.
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.
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And that folks is going to do it for us today.
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