TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 366
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank STACY for sending in the music you hear in the background. STACY wrote:
Hi Rob,
I created this song called COLD ORBIT NIGHTS with the App Korg Gadget - and the track was “mastered" within Audioshare
This is from my Album Space age Sonic Goodness where all the songs were created on iOS devices. You can find my music by searching for Spectral Sevenths two words in Spotify.
Regards,
Stacy P
SONG COLD ORBIT NIGHTS
Thanks STACY for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank PAUL for sending in the Artwork for today's show. PAUL wrote the following:
Hi Rob,
The photo was taken at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It was edited with the Photogene, and TiltShiftGen apps. Thanks Rob.
Regards - Your Friend
Paul M.
Thanks PAUL, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see PAUL'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 366 - 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.
02:13
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote ““Given what I’ve seen of Honeycomb and Motorola’s excellent tablet, Cupertino will have some serious catching up to do with their iPad 2. unquote
J.P. Mangalindan, Fortune, 4 February 2011
J.P. I want to introduce you to a former sponsor on this show - their name is Warby Parker - because were not seeing so good - Just Sayin
02:42
For Promo codes - On Ep 365 we offered up chances to win promo codes for THE App - COOL TIMER PRO . If you are interested in this app or want more info go back and listen to the beginning of Ep 365
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03:30
https://mixpanel.com/trends/#report/ios_9/from_date:
-9,report_unit:day,to_date:0
Apple reported a 52% adoption rate of iOS 9 with in 3 days - this based on visits to the iTunes Store.
But is it possible there was a lot more visits by iOS 9 devices looking for updates to apps - then really a 52% adoption rate.
I mean one of the first things you do when you upgrade to iOS 9 is update apps - right.
Other services were showing around a 20 to 25% adoption rate in the first 3 days.
If we look at Mix Panel today - September 30th - they are showing an adoption rate of 55.05% for iOS 9.x vs 37.84% for iOS 8.x vs 7.11% for older than iOS 8. They actually show September 24th as the day iOS 9 beat out iOS 8 for adoption. And September 26th as the day it went over 50%.
All incredible numbers.
So now the question is - can you update to iOS 9. or should you. And well no - not iOS 9. But rather you should update to iOS 9.0.2 - that just came out today on the 30th.
iOS 9.0.2 - fixes some additional bugs - the biggest one in my book is the issue with the Podcasts App. For the first time I am able to use the Podcasts App on iOS 9. Yeah.
I do want to say some are having crashing issues still - but it is different crashing issues with the podcasts app - before it would say updating library at a white screen and crash. Now for some it goes to your list of podcasts - it shows them - it starts to download podcasts and then crashes. One suggestion - make sure you download all your podcast episodes before updating.
Also if you were one that has been crashed for a while - before updating - go and turn off downloading. Then update - then open the podcasts app - then turn downloading back on.
06:52
http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/30/ios-9-0-2/
Ok - but iOS 9.0.2 was NOT just about the Podcasts App fix - there were other items as well.
Here is what apple said iOS 9.0.2 fixed.
quote fixes an issue with the setting to turn on or off app cellular data usage.
resolves an issue that prevented iMessage activation for some users.
resolves an issue where an iCloud backup could be interrupted after starting a manual backup
Fixes an issue where the screen could incorrectly rotate when receiving notifications
and Improved the stability of Podcasts
So nice to see Apple with two double dot updates so quickly. Yes would have been better to not have needed them - but it is what is.
Apple also stopped signing iOS 8.4.1 - so no going back folks if you are at iOS 9.0.x
Also Apple released - iOS 9.1 Beta 3 - and apparently it fixes the issue with the Podcasts app as well.
08:04
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2015/09/28Apple-Announces-
Record-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-Plus-Sales.html
Well Apple released their iPhone first weekend sales numbers and as expected it was more than last year. I had speculated it would be about 12.5 Million units. It actually came in at 13 Million units. From Apple
Quote
CUPERTINO, California — September 28, 2015 — Apple® today announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch.
unquote
Congrats to Apple on those numbers - but again that is not really about demand - as we know demand is greater - but rather about logistics - and well Congrats to Tim Cook on the Logistics of getting 13 Million iPhones to users in the first 3 days.
Some other good tidbits from that press release
quote
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. The new iPhones will be available in over 130 countries by the end of the year.
unquote
Then there was a whole bunch of Yada Yada - Yada Yada in the PR.
09:30
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/
09/28/iphone-save-cannot-apple/72972532/
So how did Wallstreet re-act to the news of the new record for iPhone Sales - ummm not so good.
Seems some wanted to see higher numbers - because this time around - China is part of the opening weekend. They were not there at launch weekend last year.
But strangely enough - none of the anal-ists were predicting over 13 Million units sold. Most were in the 11 to 12 Million range.
But suddenly when Apple actually exceeds the numbers those anal-ists had predicted. The Anal-ists then go - but yeah - this time you had China in the numbers. As if they did not know that ahead of time.
Yes - this year the iPhone launched in 12 global regions including China vs last years 10 regions where China was not included. But so what - this still was not about demand - it was about logistics.
So over or under - the number should not matter - but with it being over - how can the anal-ists be negative on that? Wow - they really confuse me sometimes.
Anyway - the real measure will be in January when Apple says when Q4 2015 sales were for iPhones.
10:41
https://linkbeef.com/this-is-how-you-switch-off-the-new-
iphone-feature-that-is-sending-bills-soaring/#_
Thanks to Doug in Cincy and other for his next one.
There is one new feature in iOS 9 - that is turned on by default - that most people will want to turn off. And by most - I do mean you. It is Wi-Fi Assist. And the reports from listeners are not good about going through a lot more cellular data then ever before. Yours truly included.
What this feature is supposed to do - is when you have a weak Wi-Fi signal - it is supposed to switch to Cellular to give you a better connection. Sounds reasonable. Except it seems Siri or whomever is make the call on what is a weak Wifi signal is really not all that happy with Wi-Fi and it is switching over a lot to Cellular. And this is driving up cellular data usage and in some cases causing people to pay more for their data plans.
To Turn this option off - go to Settings App - then select Cellular - and then scroll down - and keep scrolling down - until you get to the bottom of the page - and there the toggle switch is hidden. Go and turn it off.
Also as you go back up the page - take a good look at those items that have cellular data turned on - many times - these apps ONLY need cellular data for ads - so turn off cellular data for those apps you know you will not need it as well.
Reality is you don’t need nor want to use cellular data for ads in games or other apps that don’t need a network connection.
Here is an email on this.
Hi Rob,
Wifi assist defaults to cellular data when experiencing a weak wifi signal. Have had to up my data since my daughter got a
Six. She used 12 gb. Usually she uses 3-4
Sincerely,
Cindy E
13:08
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14:54
VOICEMAIL - Todd_Sydney_iOS9_updates_fdbk
VOICEMAIL - Jim_NC_Favorite_feature_iOS9_proactive
Hi Rob,
I’ve just updated my IPhone 6 and IPad Air 2 to IOS 9.0.1. The problems that I was experiencing the the Accessibility>Zoom feature not responding properly in 9.0 appears to have been improved although it is still intermittently unresponsive. Perhaps the next update will fix it properly but at least it’s usable.
I agree that IOS 9 includes many changes but I’ve yet to see anything that is really new. There are some very minor changes but I feel that Apple has tried to claim lots of credit for tweaks instead of giving us real innovation.
I’m sitting at home today awaiting delivery of two iPhone 6s’ for my wife and I. I wasn’t going to upgrade this time but I’m exactly half way through my purchase plan with £300 to pay on my iPhone 6. My provider has offered me £271 for my existing phone so I’m getting the new phone 12 months early for £29. I’m also getting a new Lightning cable so it’s a no brainer.
I took some of your advice before upgrading, reset network settings, and had no problems. I did end up resetting my watch and that took a little longer than I expected but all devices are now working fine.
Overall, apart from the upgrade to Watch OS 2, I don’t think this was a major upgrade. I always look forward to a new version of IOS because I like new toys but so far, I’ve been disappointed. Perhaps I’ll get more from IOS 9 with my new 6s.
Love the show. More often would be better though.
Regards,
Stuart Duncan
Dundee
Scotland
H Rob,
I just received my iphone 6S and I am Happy to report it actually does fit into my iPhone 6's clear, protective case. Not sure it would fit into every case but just sayin for your listeners, test the 6s in your 6 case before you buy a new one, it just might fit. Same with the 6+ and 6s+ I suppose.
Regards,
Aric B
VOICEMAIL - Jeff_CT_901_things_not_as_smootyh
VOICEMAIL - Mike_CA_frustratons_iOS9_slow_laggy_issues
23:55
https://plus.google.com/communities/105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now over 2,500 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 came from Myron Uecker who posted the following question
Quote
Proof that the "Hey Siri" in iOS 9 works as advertised. I enrolled my iPhone 6S earlier today and it does work for me. My wife was sitting right beside me and enrolled her phone and my phone didn't respond at all.
Unquote
To which one comment was - how do you enroll.
Well in iOS 9 - when you activate allow “hey siri” which is in the settings app —> general —> Siri
You get taken to a screen that says - “Setup “Hey Siri” - this helps siri recognize your voice when you say “hey siri”
Then the option to set up Now.
Once you select that you will say Hey Siri a few times and then with some commands and after a 6 or so prompts to siri it says it is ready.
Very easy to set up - so folks - please set that up so I can start saying Hey Siri - without spelling out the H E Y. I think maybe one more episode of spelling it out is going to do it for me.
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 2500+ of you already in the community and contributing.
Also from the Google Plus community was this post from Saul Lowery who wrote:
I just discovered another cool feature of the iPhone 6S and 3D Touch. So if you are browsing along on a website and you see a link, 3D touch on the link and it will pop up a pre view of the website, it looks really cool. If you want to go to that website, press harder. This is a awesome feature in my book. As I'm watching this feature in action, the website is actually being loaded up so you can quickly check it out and see if you want to actually pop in on it.
PLAY VOICEMAIL - PAUL_HEY_SIRI_item_
28:22
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170
One of my favorite posts to come out after a new iOS device launch is the post from iFixit where they tear down the device and we get to see what really makes it tick and pick up a few nuggets of insight not shared during the keynote.
Lets start off with the iPhone 6S teardown.
First up is the question about the adhesive strips around the display. Are these for holding the display in place or for giving it better water proofness - if that is a word.
The large taptic engine in the 6S - is a big reason for the reduced size in the battery.
As mentioned before both the 6S and 6S+ are heavier then the 6 and 6+. Part of that has to do with the new screen assembly. It is 15 Grams heavier in the 6S then it was with the 6. 60 grams vs 45 grams.
The Battery on the 6S is a 1715 mAh battery down from the 1810 mAh battery of the 6. That said - Battery life is listed as the same. So Apple improved battery efficiency - while reducing battery size to get a wash - when it came to the battery life. I am sure we will be hearing from those of you that upgraded to a 6S from a 6 - on your thoughts on Battery life shortly.
They pulled out the 12 MP camera - but did not go over the manufacturer at least not for the 6S - we shall see for the 6S+ later on.
Finally we get to the circuit board and as already been shown via tests - it does indeed have 2GB of RAM. So now Zero question marks on that.
One of the bigger surprises in the teardown - is the discovery of tiny seals that surround each of the cable connectors. These match a patent Apple filed back in March per waterproofing board to board connectors.
It would seem with the addition of these seals - plus the aforementioned adhesive strips that act as a gasket - Apple has made the new iPhone 6S more waterproof - even if they did not make any such claim.
there are videos out there of the iPhone 6S being submerged in a bowl of water for an hour with no issues.
It seems those cable connectors are the most vulnerable to liquid damage - and by adding in the seals around them - Apple greatly improved the waterproof or resistance of this generation of iPhones. Even again if they are making no such claims. It might be this is a lot of testing going on - so that next year for the iPhone 7 - they can take it to the next level and claim a truly waterproof iPhone. Need to come back to these comments in a year and see if that was indeed the case.
By the way iFixit Makes sure to say - quote this device doesn't come with a water resistance rating, and we do not recommend getting your 6s wet. Water and smartphones are not the best of friends. unquote
So yeah - what they said.
For the iPhone 6S - iFixit gives it a repair score of 7 out of 10 - which is actually pretty good for an iPhone.
32:12
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/
iPhone+6s+Plus+Teardown/48171
Now on to the iPhone 6S+ teardown.
As with the 6S - the 6S+ also has an adhesive strip around the perimeter of the display. Again - this may be more for waterproofing then for adhering the display.
The display on the 6S+ is 20 grams more then the 6+ - 80 grams vs 60 grams.
So yes 3D touch brings with it some added weight.
Interestingly the Taptic engine in the 6S+ is actually smaller - quite a bit smaller than they on the 6S. 15 x 8 x 4.9 MM for the 6S+ vs 35 x 6 x 3.2 mm for the 6S. That is 588 cubic mm for the 6S+ vs 672 cubic mm for the 6S. Maybe Apple needed the extra space for the battery. And that battery is just 2750 mAh for the 6S+ vs 2,915 mAh for the 6+ a drop of 165 mAh.
Again - Apple is claiming identical battery life between the two devices.
The Rear camera for the 6S+ is noticeably bigger than that for the 6S - this do to the extra optical image stabilization feature.
Again no notice of who made the camera module - and no indications if it is at all related to their LynX purchase - which at this time it does not at all look to be the case.
Next it is time for the chips and again it is confirmed there is 2GB of RAM for the 6S+ - not that that is a surprise to anyone.
Really no big surprises that were not shown for the 6S.
Repairability for the 6S+ is also a 7 out of 10.
34:17
http://petapixel.com/2015/09/28/how-the-iphone-6s-
camera-compares-to-all-previous-iphones/
Thank to Mike for the heads up on this next one.
There is a nice article over on PetaPixel dot com titled - How the iPhone 6S Camera compares to all previous iPhones. And it does a nice quick job showing the improvement in our pics of the past 8 years.
When you look at the low light pictures - it clearly shows the 6S is much better then the past iPhones.
From the article quote The improved sensor, software updates and new A9 processor on the iPhone 6s has made this camera the best yet, There is an apparent increase in the speed of auto focus and improvements to colour accuracy, details and sharpness, especially in low light. unquote
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/30/ifixit-iphone-6s-waterproof/
35:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPGzLd8Xwx4
As I said on a couple of previous episodes - as soon as the iPhone 6S and 6S+ were released people would be tripping over themselves to get videos up on Youtube showing how they bent the new iPhones - and Yup - that was the case - but really that was about as much as a stretch as predicting the A9 processor would be in the next Gen iPhone.
What was not predicted was just how darn hard it is to actually bend the 6S and 6S+. Apple really did a great job on adding rigidity to this generation of the iPhones. As one tweet I saw went quote looks like Apple injected viagra into the series 7,000 aluminum unquote.
One of the video on Youtube shows a video person struggling mightily to try and bend it with his bare hands. He is shaking he is trying so hard - but to no avail.
36:43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjiuf5ftIPY
And we had this email sent in.
Hey Rob,
I had not seen this version of the "bend test" before. Figured you would want to see it even if it can't be shared on the podcast.
Regards,
Peter H
Thanks Peter - and while I can’t show it - I can describe it. The person in this Youtube video did a unique bend test - he placed the iPhone 6S+ across two very solid surfaces so just a little of the ends are on them. Then in the middle he places a solid block about 1 inch wide - but going across the width of the iPhone and on top of it he starts adding 25 lb weights. So you are talking a very concentrated force in the middle of the iPhone.
It takes about 150 lbs of weight for some case separation and 180 lbs of weights to finally destroy it.
Last year 90 lbs of force bent it and 110 lbs broke it.
So in this unscientific test - at lest the 6S+ was much more rigid then the 6+
Hey maybe the S stand for Stiff this time.
In all seriousness - the 6+ took a lot to bend - but the 6S+ well to bend it you really really have to go out of your way to cause it an issue on the bending side.
38:26
I mentioned a few episodes ago about PIDS - Post iPhone delivery syndrome and right about now - some 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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41:23
VOICEMAIL - Jeff_Ark_first_impressions_OK_iPhone6S
VOICEMAIL - Jeff_CT_6S+_feedback_3D_touch_camera_impressions
Hi Rob,
Horrible experience on Friday when I tried the Apple upgrade plan. Plenty of balance on my credit card and excellent credit. I was declined by Citizen One after 7 tries I finally gave up and paid full price for the phone. I purchased the gold 6s with 128gb. I will probably take the phone back and do At&t next for 12 months, since evidently my credit is not good enough for Apple's upgrade program. I spent two and a half hours in the store trying to get the upgrade program to work. It was a huge waste of time and I really hope they get this program fixed before the lose loyal customers. I am a long term listener an love your show Rob. Stood in line for the first phone and immediately found your podcast. You and the other listeners have helped me immensely.
Thanks,
Larry from Granbury, TX
Hi Rob,
I wanted to share some information I discovered the other day about iOS 9. I know Apple noted that Siri was going to be more predictive and a more active assistant; however I wasn't aware of howmuch more advanced Apple made her.
The other day, I was in the car, and Siri was adding some items to my Reminders. At one point, I wasn't sure if she added, let's say, exactly what I I had said. So I asked her to read my reminders back to me. In the past, I would receive the same response: "Sorry, Brenton, I can not complete that request at this time!", but this time, she actually read back every one of my reminders. I was very surprised by this. When she finally stated the last item, it was in fact added wrong (not quite what I had told her); so again, I asked her to Delete the last item in my list. Again, I was expecting an error message about not being able to do that, when she did it!!
I am really excited to see what other new things Siri can do to be more helpful. These are little things that are really shaping the iOS experience and setting it apart from the competition. I just wanted to share with you and your listeners. Keep up the great work.
Brenton N
VOICEMAIL - Daniel_UK_366_end_of_ep comments
54:12
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ilepo360-keyboard/best-
folding-keyboard-got-better-with-1-year-batte
For a kickstarter project - this week we have the following email to read.
Hi Rob,
Richard from Flyshark team. Our Flyshark folding keyboard was a success on Kickstarter. With the feedback and more experience, we created Flyshark II:
- Bluetooth 4.2 for faster, more secure connection
- Longer battery life from Better Energy efficiency and a bigger battery
- Special shortcut for iOS for selfie, search and screen capture
- Universal Bluetooth keyboard compatibility
- Lighter and Sturdier with new structural engineering improvement
Now we have launched on Kickstarter - Search for flyshark 2.
Regards,
Richard Wu
FlyShark Team
Richard thanks for the email and saving me the time to work up the description.
This project has a goal of 30,000 dollars - and has raised over half of that so far and they have until Oct 24th at 9:20 AM CT to be funded.
What Richard did not mention is when folded close this keyboard is about the same size as the iPhone 6+ - so not very big - and definitely very portable.
Pricing on this is $49 with delivery slated for November.
This really is a good looking and compact key board - and that it supports bluetooth 4.2 - is nice for the new iPhone owners.
Again search for flyshark 2 in kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for ep 366.
56:06
VOICEMAIL - Joe_NY_GET_rob_6S+
Joe thanks - but in this calendar year - I have purchased a Mac Book Pro, a Mac Book, an Apple Watch Sport - and will be getting at least one Apple TV - and likely an iPad Pro. Very likely an iPad Pro - if folks want to donate toward that iPad Pro - that will be appreciated especially considering the price to get one with the keyboard, apple pencil and top end for storage - Folks there is a donate button on the lower right side of Today in iOS dot com. I think I need to pass this year on a new iPhone. But Joe - Thanks for the feedback and thoughts.
Hi Rob,
I just Listened to Ep 363. A good Round-Up of the event. Just noticed, with the TII app as you were talking about the three year old comic. I clicked on the link while listening. And was surprised the link opens in the App not going off to Safari or other default browser set. Kudos for that.
The Tii App the best way to consume everything Today in iOS.
Regards,
- Chris In London
Per the pre-order experience for the 6S and 6S+ here is some of the feedback from listeners.
Hi Rob,
Att.com opened early. Order placed for Silver iPhone6S at 2:55est. Five minutes early,
3:07 est Apple app on iOS device finally opens, Apple.com still on hold shows closed
3:19am est. Apple.com finally opens online for me, but I already ordered on Att.com.
Regards,
David L
Hi Rob,
The Apple Store website and Apple Store app all still seem down for me , but Verizon let me place my order early around 2:54 EST, and I got the confirmation email almost immediately.
Regards,
Ryan B
Hey Rob,
so I was able to watch the long-winded September 9th event by dividing it up into two evenings after work and here are my take aways: As an iPhone 6 owner on T-Mobile JUMP, I was planning on upgrading my device every year but after seeing what apple has to offer this year, I'm just really not excited to upgrade. The numbers are great on processor and graphics speeds, forced...ahem...3D touch looks cool and efficient, but, like you, I was really hoping to get a camera that's flush with the body. You can keep your high megapixels and give me a camera that doesn't protrude! But hey, that's just me. I understand that the general public may want the larger megapixel camera and Apple feels the need to keep up with the Jonses. So I may be waiting another year and just paying off my monthly EIP until I own this 6 outright then selling it and upgrading to the 7. I’m not in love with this slippery rounded body style anyway, hopefully that changes next time around. On to the really exciting news... Apple TV! YES, finally! This one could be a game changer. I really hope to be able to get rid of Comcast eventually and this may just be the ticket. If Apple is able to lock down Amazon Prime and an NFL package, I’m sold. Who am I kidding? I’m probably going to buy a new Apple TV regardless :) The new iPad Pro is impressive, it could replace the need for a laptop but it’s really not much cheaper than buying a new Macbook. And the Apple Watch just isn’t for me…right now at least :) Well, that’s my four cents, keep up the good work on the show. PS why do you sound so different when you’re on the road using different mics??
Regards,
- Double A
Hi Rob,
12:17AM, ordered two 6S+ 128GB (Rose Gold for the wifey, Gold for myself) for pickup at the Stanford Apple Store at 8AM on September 25th! I will be standing in line again! Good night world.
Regards,
Tony L
From Jim Siegle
quote Just ordered through Apple Store App. Shipping 9/25. Tried on ATT app, unable there. Going back to bed. It's 3:33 AM here. unqote
Hi Rob,
Apple App Store finally came online at about 12:11 AM. Ordered my At&t iPhone 6s 64GB to be delivered on 9/25. I'm a happy iPhone owner.
Regards,
Chris D
Hi Rob,
Finally at 8:52 am GMT it goes through on website. Was on phone trying to call O2 at the same time and they kept cutting me out after waiting in line for about 10mins. Now can't wait for the next 2wks to roll by. Gosh that was painful.
Regards,
Tosin O
Hi Rob.
At 1:30 AM PDT I reserved a new Gold 64GB 6S for purchase a my local Apple retail store on September 25th. There were plenty of time slots available starting at 9:30 AM. I chose between 12:00 to 12:30 PM. I am planning to purchase the unlocked AT&T compatible phone with AppleCare Plus and pay the full amount at purchase.
Thanks for your Podcast. I listen every week and learn something new every time.
Warmest regards,
Will B.
Honolulu, HI
Hi Rob,
Trying for 2 hours but nothing.
I have a business verizon plan. Apple app says, SORRY, you have to contact your rep. My online verizon business account doesn't give me the option to order
Regards,
Cindy E
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1:05:23
http://www.wxyz.com/lifestyle/quiz-are-these-people-waiting-
in-line-for-the-pope-or-an-apple-product
Hi Rob.
This is hilarious.
Are the people in line for Apple or the Pope?
Regards,
Robin
Macomb, MI
And what it does is - it shows you a dozen pictures of people waiting in line - and you have to decide are they waiting in Line for a new iPhone or to see the Pope.
I have to admit - I did really bad at this - 4 out of 12 right. Just guessing with out looking I would have done better.
Thanks Robin for that.
Folks look for the link in the show notes for ep 366 titled - Quiz: Are these people waiting in line for the pope or an Apple product?
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I had some interesting feedback about my coverage of the new iPhones to date. More than One person said I was being my typical Fan boy self and there is nothing compelling about the updates. Another person said I was essentially pissing on my listeners by being so snarky and negative on the upgrade. Win Win - And by Win Win - I mean if I upset both sides of the isle so to speak - it must mean I am right where I need to be.
Next episode - I hope to do my comparison on how the update for the 6S and 6S+ compare to past updates. and go over those in more details. Plus go over some of your additional feedback. I will say - if you have a 5S or earlier - this is a no brainer upgrade - well actually not no brainer - as you need to choose between the two sizes. If you have a 6 or 6+ then it is not so easy of a choice. Again I will go over that more hopefully next episode. Per my comments about 16GB - I stand firm on my belief there - 16GB is too small for anyone other than the I don’t install apps and don’t take photos and don’t even listen to podcasts crowd. But for anyone using the iPhone as more than phone - for you - I have to really really point out - 64 GB is the bare min size I would recommend from the available sizes. I do think Apple should have offered 32 GB this round - but I understand financially why they did not. It means more users will be choosing 64 GB - and that means added margin for Apple. It is sad to think this is likely more about financials then it is about the end user. And that just does not seem very Apple-ish. Let me know your thoughts on the updgrade - if you were someone agonizing or still agonizing on upgrading. What do you have now - and what is making the decision tough for you?
And that folks is going to do it for us today -
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