TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 392
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank BRIAN for sending in the music you hear in the background. BRIAN wrote:
Hi Rob,
Here is a song called - Ain’t Missing You
On iOS I used the apps:
nanoStudio
iMaschine
Notion
GarageBand
Most of the song started on the iPhone (iPad) then brought to the mac for finishing.
On the mac I used the apps
Studio One
Logic
Notion
You can find more of my music at reverbnation.com/timfate
Regards,
‘Brian
Song_Aint_missing_you
Thanks BRIAN for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank JAMES for sending in the Artwork for today's show. JAMES wrote the following:
Rob,
Thought I would send this in.
Back in November I was out on a walk and saw this great little mushroom. I took the photo with my 6 plus, adjusted the colors slightly with the stock photo app and added the "ii" with Over.
Regards,
James from North Carolina
Thanks JAMES, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see JAMES'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 392 - or at instagram.com/todayinios and also as a stand alone post in the VIP section and at Facebook.com/todayinios.
If you have some artwork and or music you have created on your iOS device that you would like to share with the audience please email it to me at today in iOS at gmail dot com and please make sure to include which app or apps you used to create said artwork and or music.
AND I am down to just two songs in my queue - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in.
02:20
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote
“But when it comes right down to it, the BlackBerry Storm will be the superior mobile device and represents a true iPhone killer. Here are a few reasons why:
1. It has a better camera.
2. BlackBerry set the gold standard for corporate e-mail.
3. BlackBerry offers easy access to view and edit corporate documents.
4. The Storm’s touch screen is “clickable.”
5. BlackBerry is launching its own take on the App Store. unquote
Andrew Hickey, ChannelWeb, 14 Nov 2008
Ummmmmm - - Just Saying.
02:56
This week we have promo codes for The App - WALLPAPER MACHINE (TWO words) - Here is the WRITTEN review from the dev.
QUOTE
Wallpaper Machine formerly Wallpaper Creation Station
generates random wallpapers and backgrounds in just a few clicks.
This version includes over 700+ patterns to create stunning
textured wallpapers.
UNQUOTE
Well thanks TO John for his written review of his App - WALLPAPER MACHINE and for sending in the promo codes to give away. Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put WALLPAPER in the subject line.
A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author email me if you want your app or iBook featured in the promo give away segment FOR FREE We Just need the 5 promo codes or more to give away. simply email me at today in ios @ gmail.com and please include a 60 sec or less audio review of your app or iBook - indicating you are the dev or author. Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.
04:08
http://www.imangoss.net/2016/05/
apple-releases-ios-9.3.2-for-
iphone-ipad.html
We have been talking about it for a few weeks - and now the double dot update iOS 9.3.2 has been released to the public.
The key changes with iOS 9.3.2
Squashes bug with audio problems for bluetooth devices pairing with the SE
Squashes bug with looking up dictionary definitions
Squashes bug the prevented typing email addresses when using Japanes Kana Keyboard in Mail and Messages apps.
Squashes bug for Voiceover users using Alex Voice where it would switch to a different voice to say punctuation.
Squashes bug that prevent MDM servers from installing custom B2B apps.
Squashes and on going bug with GameCenter where it was un-useable for some players.
And on the addition side - Users are able to use Night Shift Mode while in Low Power Mode.
As always do wait a week or really until the next ep of Tii before updating to make sure there are not any unforeseen issues.
And if you are a jailbreaker - I think by now it goes with out saying hold off on updating if you want to you know still be a jailbreaker.
In addition to iOS 9.3.2 - there is also updates for Watch OS 2.2.1 and tvOS 9.2.1
But back to iOS 9.3.2 and why you should wait until the next episode to update - even for a double dot update that had 4 betas. Well there are some reports out there now of iOS 9.3.2 bricking 9.7 inch iPad Pro’s although some articles just say iPad Pro’s - either way I am not updating my iPad Pro any time soon.
They are reporting Error 56. According to Apple’s support docs this seems to be a hardware problem and recommend the following:
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.
- Check for issues with third-party security software.
- Make sure that your USB cable, computer, and network are reliable. Then try twice more to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
- If you still see the error message, you can check for outdated or modified software or contact Apple support.
5. Or Just wait to update like Rob at Tii always says.
So Right now if you own an iPad Pro or are jailbreaking - you really really really do NOT want to update. And for everyone else I say be patient.
I will say I did update my iPhone 6+ and so far no issues. And I will be updating my other iOS devices that are not the iPad Pro this week as well.
More on this I am sure on the next episode.
http://www.iosdaily.org/2016/05/
apple-releases-ios-932-
with-bug-fixes.html
http://www.techentice.com/new-
update-ios-9-3-2-reportedly-bricked-
9-7-inch-ipad-pro-tablets/
07:35
http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/
13/apple-says-a-bug-in-itunes-might-
be-deleting-users-libraries/
PLAY HOW WRONG WERE THEY MUSIC.
On the last episode I said the following with regards to Apple Music deleting ripped music from a persons computer
quote
that is not how Apple music works - it does not actually delete original music from your computer that you had prior to signing up - Kirk McElhearn from Mac World has a nice article going over this in detail - but long of the short - Apple Music will pull copies into the cloud and will convert them to AAC in the cloud - but it will not repeat not delete them from your computer. Not your originally ripped files. Yes it will remove what it puts on from the Apple Music subscription - but that is not your original non-DRM music.
Yes the person who wrote that blog had his files somehow deleted - but it was almost certainly not Apple Music that did the deleting.
unquote
Kirk was wrong - I was wrong. Because well Apple says ooppps - looks like a bug in itunes might actually you know be deleting users music libraries after all.
Apple Confirmed to iMore that it is working on a patch to iTunes to fix the issue. Apple Acknowledged that quote an extremely small number unquote of customers were having their libraries disappear without their permission.
Said patch is in the latest version of iTunes v12.4 that was released this week. Which if you are a Apple Music user you do want to update to ASAP.
Apple also sent out two engineers to the house of the person that originally wrote the blog post on this to try and duplicate the issue.
And Apple did also confirm - that the deletion is a bug not how the feature is supposed to work - like the Apple support person originally said.
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/
05/17/apple-engineers-visit-
music-deletion/
09:39
http://www.computerworld.com/
article/3071617/apple-mac/12-
things-apple-just-changed-
in-itunes-12-4.html
I mentioned the new version of iTunes - it is a single dot update bringing iTunes to v12.4
But before saying what it added - if you are a podcaster here is one thing that went away - the ability to right click on an audio file and covert to MP3. You can still convert to MP3 - so if you are like me and do a share to iTunes from Garageband uncompressed and then convert to MP3 in iTunes - what you need to do now - is select the AIF file in your music library as before - and go to the menu at the top to File and then Create New Version and then Create MP3 Version. Still can convert - just a little hidden - Thanks Apple.
One of the things you will also notice right away if you manage podcasts on iTunes is how everything looks a lot different.
But you can change it back to the old - hey this is what I am used to look. First thing is to change the sort by list to by Name - then under View - select View As - and then select Classic list - and ah the feeling of the familiar. Change - we don’t need no sticking change.
There are a bunch of UI changes including better controls to move back and forward in iTunes.
Also better controls - the Play and FF and RWD controls are at the Upper left - and in the upper center is more info on that episode - including Episode Artwork - finally right from the feed. So nice to see all of your individual artwork everyone has sent in.
There is an article from Johnny Evans that goes over 12 things that changed with iTunes 12.4 - They include Better Browsing in iTunes, Up Next is better, Easier to Heart something you love, and more changes. Check out the link to the article in the show notes for Ep 392.
There was also some sort of Glitch - because on Wednesday morning - for a little while Today in iOS was in the Top 5 Podcasts Overall In Canada. So Viva La Canada.
There were some Comments in the Google+ community about iTunes 12.4.
Blair Jones wrote
quote
iTunes 12.4 - Windows 7 - menu problem
The latest update seems to have taken away (or hidden well) the option to show the various media-tabs bar -- the one under the menu (file, view, etc) bar.
Is there a way to get it back? searching help & Apple support just tells me how to get the menu bar to show.
It is so much easier to click on a choice (music, video, apps...) on a menu-type bar than to open a drop-down menu or remember Yet Another Set of Keyboard Shortcuts.
There is such a thing as too minimalist (though Apple does not appear to share this view).
unquote
I don’t have a Windows machine to help out - but if someone can help Blair - give us a call 206-666-6364 - that is 206-moon-dog - or send an email to today in iOS at gmail dot com.
Gary Beltz wrote
quote
I have an iMac running 10.11.5 and iTunes 12.4 and I also don't like what they did with the podcasts layout so you are not alone dude!
unquote
Gary - good news per earlier - you can change back the look to the old look. First thing is to change the sort by list to by Name - then under View - select View As - and then select Classic list. And you can join me in enjoying that classic old look - those kids these days with then new fangled podcast layouts - what is this world coming to.
13:49
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/
2016/05/18Apple-Announces-
New-iOS-App-Design-and-
Development-Accelerator-in-
Bengaluru.html
Apple had a big Press release this week. How do we know it was big - because Tim Cook was quoted in it.
The title of the PR was quote Apple Announces New iOS App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru
unquote
From the PR quote Apple® today announced a new initiative to support engineering talent and accelerate growth in India’s iOS developer community. unquote
And from Tim Cook
quote
“India is home to one of the most vibrant and entrepreneurial iOS development communities in the world, With the opening of this new facility in Bengaluru, we’re giving developers access to tools which will help them create innovative apps for customers around the world.”
unquote
Apple has been trying to raise market share of iPhones in India and recently Apples plans to bring in refurbished iPhones to India - shall we say hit a roadblock or brick wall or Politics. And I am sure this announcement has nothing to do with that at all.
Per Bengaluru - the PR states it is the home to more tech startups than any other part of India and has over 1 Million people in the city that work in the tech sector.
15:46
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17:26
Hi Rob,
If you had to guess today - would you think the Apple Watch 2 will have the same interchangeable watch bands as the current Apple Watch??
Thank you!
Robin
Macomb, MI
Hi Robin,
I would be shocked if they changed the connector for the watch bands.
Given the cost of some them $690 for the Herme’s cuff band for example - they almost HAVE to make it interchangeable from one generation to the next and so on for Apple Watch’s
Does that mean they will not change it - NO. It just means they should not and likely will not change it - at least not for quite some time to come.
Right now Apple is trying hard to get the Apple Watch to take off - and the bad press for selling a $500 or more watch band that could not be used on the 2nd gen Apple watch would really hurt them PR wise.
18:39
https://plus.google.com/communities/
105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now over 3,000 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 from RACHEL D who posted the following
Quote
Hi all - Downcast has become extremely crash-y these days, and I was thinking of switching to another podcast app. What app do you prefer and why?
Unquote
To which there were a bunch of replies.
Rafael replied
quote
I don't know about the others but I really like "Overcast" because of all the options available and I find it user friendly. The developer continues to improve it and playlists work well, are easy to create and a priority to me since I'm a commuter.
unquote
I replied
Overcast or Apples Podcast App - Overcast has a lot more features - but Apples Podcast App allows for Siri control
Craig B said
quote
I've been using Downcast continuously without any crashes. Have you tried deleting and reinstalling?
unquote
Rachel replied saying she tried everything and it crashed a few times a day.
Nic Brown - put in a vote for the Podcasts App
Tosin O - also mentioned both Overcast and Overcast - same reasons as I mentioned - Overcast for more features and Podcasts App for Siri integration.
Craig Lucas said
quote
Apple Podcast app for integration Pocketcasts for a much needed update which drops any time soon & Overcast coz it's epic
unquote
Barry Smitherman put in a vote for iCatcher.
And Bob Berberick put in a vote for ShiftyJelly’s pocketcast
I can tell you from a stats point of View - Overcast is the number 2 app for iOS behind only the Podcasts App from Apple - which it comes to a consumption perspective - and is that not the best way to measure.
Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone. Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.
Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in.
And thanks to all 3,000+ of you already in the community and contributing.
Also from the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top.
From Lawrence McFarland
quote
I have not yet listened to the show, but to John, who rigged up the photo: Well Done!!!
unquote
And John replied - Thanks
21:29
http://www.imangoss.net/2016/05/
opera-launches-free-and-unlimited-
vpn-app-for-iphone-ipad.html
From the makers of the Opera Browser - comes Opera VPN for iOS - which offers a completely free and unlimited VPN to iPhone and iPad users.
This allows users to get around Geo Restrictions for online content, get past firewalls, block ads and prevent ad-tracking cookies from you know tracking.
Per language support the App supports English, Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Delthrakie, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
And it does have a built in ad blocker for Ads in Safari, Chrome and other apps.
And again this is free - as in zip - nada - nothing to you.
Search for Opera VPN in the App store.
22:09
http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/05/
17/biz-break-apple-watch-sales-
taper-off-according-idc/
I love the title of this next one and by Love I mean roll my eyes. And this one is titled - Apple Watch Sales Taper off - according to IDC.
And the gist of the article and prepare for a shocker here - Apple Watch Sales dropped in the quarter after Christmas. YOU THINK.
Now how much of a drop - that is 100% a guess from anyone - except Apple and Apple ain’t saying. But IDC somehow has a magic ball and it says Apple sold 4.1 Million Apple watches in the 4th quarter of 2015 but only 1.5 Mil in Q1 of 2016.
And with out any real numbers to work with IDC said Apple did sell more Apple Watches last quarter than anyone else. Oh the fun you can have with nonexistent numbers.
22:56
http://www.investors.com/news/
technology/click/apple-to-double-
iphone-memory-with-
next-handset-report/
One Rumor that came out recently is that Apple will at long last be killing off the 16 to small GB option - and replacing it with the 32 barely enough GB option for the next iPhone - actually the storage options would all double and the offerings would be 32, 128 and 256 for the options.
If that is the case - I would then highly recommend the 128 just right for 4K video GB option. 256 GB is great for new parents.
If this rumor is true - then all I can say is it is about time.
23:37
http://www.applemust.com/wwdc-
2016-5-probably-accurate-apple-
watch-2-predictions/
One site had an article - WWDC 2016 - 5 probably accurate Apple Watch 2 predictions.
The first is one we mentioned before - where it will be Thinner. 40% thinner - yes because they sooooo nailed battery life with the current unit.
2 - It will be Faster - because yes again - nothing screams a faster processor then a thinner watch with a smaller battery.
3 - It will have Improved Battery Life because items 1 and 2 get negated by the magic fairy dust the will mention in item 4.
4 - Built-in Embedded Sim card - hmmm - not fairy dust. Well I am sure adding cellular connectivity to the thinner / faster device will help battery life a whole bunch.
and 5 - More models. What so they can compete with Swatch maybe?
Any way it is possible an Apple Watch 2 will be announced at WWDC - but the rumors of thinner - faster and with cellular connection - don’t seem at all to fly with improved battery life.
We shall see in a few weeks.
24:37
http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/
05/11/iphone-7-schematics-suggest-
dual-camera-smart-connector-will-
be-exclusive-to-55-plus-model
Per the next Gen iPhone - additional rumors are coming out that it will have a dual camera on the back. but look a lot like the current 6 series - except for the missing headphone jack.
Now the dual camera is only being shown in quote leaked factory designs unquote for the Plus size - with just one camera for the non plus size.
Interesting - another rumor of late says that production for the next gen iPhones are already under way - and they started earlier this year because it is more complex to build.
Hmmm - but if the design is basically the same - you would think they would have the production issues worked out. Maybe - just maybe the next gen iPhone has a lot more differences than current leaks suggest.
25:21
http://www.hdpixels.net/2016/05/
whats-new-in-apple-iphone-7-plus.html
One other rumor is the internal RAM will go up to 3GB.
Depending on the rumor de jur the smart connector will or will not be on the next gen iPhone.
And also the Antenna bands will be gone or at least moved to the top and bottom making them look like they are gone.
25:42
http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/16/
mcx-postpones-national-rollout-of-
apple-pay-rival-currentc-lays-off-
30-to-focus-on-bank-deals/
Hi Rob,
Per the issues with Current It was inevitable, and I think you called it sometime last year:
Regards,
Aric
And this is per the New that MCX that runs CurrentC has pushed out its national rollout pretty much indefinitely and would lay off 30 people and is pivoting and will focus on partnerships with Banks - huh????
Aric - here is what I said the first time talking about CurrentC back on Ep 326 in October 2014.
quote CurrentC benefits one group - The retailers. There is no benefit for the consumers, it is not as secure and works with your checking account - and is really really convoluted to use.
At the end of the day - CurrentC - will not even get a C grade - It will be CurrentF. This will not take off - it will be a horrible failure unquote
When I first researched CurrentC back in 2014 It just sounded like dead man walking. To intrusive - required too much person info - was connected to your checking account - which is never good - and it did get hacked later on and had a bunch of personal info stollen.
That only real questions is why did it take so long for them to put the stake in it.
27:01
Instagram really redid the look of their ap. Just sayin.
Hi Rob,
Having briefly used an Android phone I'd best describe it as a burgled house: very easy to break into but you've absolutely no idea where anything is - it's just a depressing mess.
Actually I've been thinking for a while there should be an Android bashing segment - and invite the most creative submissions, for example, bashing an Android device using a golf club, dropping a car on it etc etc.
Regards
Alf
Sheffield, UK
Back to the Google+ community - Patrick Lim asked
quote
I have just upgraded my iCloud storage to the 50Gb. Can I share the storage space with my wife's iPhone or her own account?
unquote
And Sean Casey had the following reply
quote
Yes, you can share the iCloud backup storage IF she is signed into iCloud on her devices with the same Apple ID that you use on yours (the one with the extra storage). She still needs to be signed into iMessage and FaceTime with her own Apple ID, but as far as iCloud is concerned if she uses yours then she can take advantage of the extra backup storage space along with you.
She will sign out of her Apple ID in her iCloud settings and sign in with Your iCloud Apple ID in that location (only).
Be aware that doing what I suggested above will lump all of your contacts together unless one of you has 'iCloud contacts' toggled to off. There are many ways that folks keep their contacts backed up (I.e. through Google, etc), but if you both have iCloud contacts toggled on and are logged in with the same iCloud acct., your contacts will all be available to each of you, unless one of you turns that setting off.
unquote
Thanks Sean for that info.
29:09
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/
rambod-geometrical/pocket-
tripod?ref=discovery
This week for a Kickstarter project we have the Pocket Tripod - the only iphone tripod you need
quote A tripod that works with Android and iPhone cases. The Pocket Tripod is a card-size tripod for your phone that can adjust to any angle. unquote.
This project had a goal of $6k - and has raised over $28k - congrats. You have until July 4th at 10:59 PM CT to fund this one.
Pricing is $18 and will ship in October.
So what is so special about the Pocket Tripod - it folds down flat and is the size of a credit card and can fit in your wallet.
This company did launch one a couple of years ago - but this time they added a special feature where you can have different adapters to meet the exact size opening you need.
That $18 is for one size - add $2 for each additional size. They are trying to offer everything from 5.5 MM to 12.5 MM.
The idea is you pick the size you need for your iPhone and the case you have on it.
The real beauty of this is as they say - what good is a real expensive tri-pod if you don’t have it with you. This goes in your wallet or purse and is always with you.
Search for Pocket Tripod two words in kickstarter or the show notes for ep 392
30:37
https://www.tekhdecoded.com/
2016/05/13/google-launches-
ios-gboard/
Google launched GBoard for iOS and the feedback has been pretty positive.
In short it adds search to your keyboard - regardless of the app you are in. Say you are in message app - you hit the Google icon in the keyboard - in the keyboard it allows you to search without leaving the message app - you find the answer - like the number to the school - or the address to the ice cream parlor and you can share right from the keyboard.
Here is some comments from our G+ community.
Jack Reeder said quote
I have to say I'm loving Gboard. I deleted all other keyboards so I could quickly switch between stock and Gboard.
Now when I want to dictate or want keyboard shortcuts I tap the globe once. When I want to swipe tap it again. The Swype menu sucked because you had to hold the button, wait for the menu, then you could only go to the next keyboard. Too slow so I stopped using Swype. Now I can switch fast between keyboards.
My ideal keyboard would be the stock keyboard with swiping, emoji and Swype-like shortcuts for punctuation. This way I would not need a third party app and it would be secure.
One awesome feature of Swype was swiping down on z or m invoked the ! or ? This is another feature that greatly speeds up typing.
unquote
Barry Smitherman replied
quote
I agree! Gboard is the only 3rd party keyboard I've liked. The built in search is great. And, if you like using emojis, Gboard has a feature that I think the stock keyboard has lacked for a long time. That's the ability to search emojis. It even suggests emojis based on what you type. I like the built in gif search too. Swipe typing, or whatever they call it is pretty nice too.
unquote
and Danielle Saul said
quote
Yes! Swapped from Swype. Emoji search is excellent and the accuracy of the swiping is way better than Swype's. Now if only it had dictation...
unquote
Again it is called Gboard - one word and is from google in the iOS app store now.
33:00
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2016/
05/10/lifehack-free-perfect-apple-
headphone-container-already/
Hi Rob,
BRILLIANT!
Dr. John M
And this is per an article at the next web titled - You already own the only Apple headphone case you’ll ever need. unquote
What the article is saying is when you get an new iphone your headphones originally come wrapped around a plastic body in a case. You can simply pop that center body out - and now you have the perfect size case.
And yes it is pretty easy to pop it out.
Which is easier to throw them in - then trying to re-wrap them the way they came.
The down side - is when you do use the case with out the center item - the headphones tend to knot up like they were in your pocket.
33:49
https://www.utomic.com/products/
edge-for-iphone?variant=12727994438
From John Poyser quote I went to order bumpies today - and their bumpies.co domain is down. Because they have become Utomic.com unquote
Matthew said quote
As cool as those look, that is possibly the most overpriced anything I have ever seen...
unquote
John said quote
Ask +Rob Walch what he thinks of them? Is the value of them the material or the protection?
unquote
Matthew then said
quote
Oh, I have heard Rob rave about them, and I'd love to have a set, but they are just a bit spendy for what they are.
unquote
And I replied
The value in them is not just what they are - but what they are not. I love them because it feels like the phone is naked - but it is not it is protected from drops. My Phone fits better in my pocket and it looks great. I have turned down more than few cases to review because I don't want to remove them.
In the last week - I had my iPhone 6S fall out of my pocket when I opened the car and bounce out on the street, I dropped it twice on the drive way and fell off the high counter. No damage at all in any of those drops - all of which with out a case could have and likely would have resulted in a shattered screen. Especially the one out of the Car it landed face first and then bounced away from the car.
And they are only $30 - which is again a really good price for the protection they give and the bulk they do not have. It really looks and feels like the phone is naked - but it is not.
35:44
Hey rob
I am planning on buying an iPhone 4 but I had a question. How much should I pay for it the screen is shattered and I don't know if the glass on the back is cracked or not but I work at a phone repair place and my boss said he is going to teach me how to repair screens so that might not be such a big problem but I also wanted to know if it is slow on iOS 7.1.2.
And what is the most I should pay.
REGARDS,
Zach
$20 - that is it. A broken screen iPhone 4 is not really worth much other than for parts. Really if you get the screen repaired - it is not bad as an iPod for music and a game machine for some games. And yes it is a good device to learn how to change a screen on - but it will take a little bit of time - you have to take it all apart.
Hi Rob,
Can you help me here? I have an LG HBS900 Bluetooth device and an iPhone 6s Plus. The device is always on, so is my phone. Recently when I have done Google searches I can hear the Bluetooth sound as thought I'm initiating a call. When I close the google page, Bluetooth says "call ended". This is extremely annoying and rather disconcerting, as this is a new problem. Also, when listening to voicemail I'll get a string of "call endeds" prior to the actual voicemail beginning to play. Any ideas? Thanks much!
Regards,
- Judy
This is what I would do when trouble shooting a bluetooth head set issue.
1. Un-Pair - power off the head sets - and repower on and re-pair.
2. If step 1 did not work - then force quit all apps on the iOS device - go to Settings - General - Reset - and up you guessed it - resent network settings - Then repeat step 1 - un-pair - power off the head set and repower and repair the head set.
3. If steps 1 and 2 did not work - contact LG.
Let us know how this goes for you.
38:15
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/
dis-after-dark-disney-podcast/
id499831329?mt=2
I want to thank long time listener Craig for having me on his show this week - Dis After Dark - which is a Disney Fan Cast - so we talked Disney Theme parks and my recent trip to Disney world and of course a little Podcasting talk as well.
Thanks again Craig - and folks links are in the show notes for ep 392 for Dis After Dark - or you can search for it on the Podcasts or Overcast apps. And I was on their May 15th 2016 episode.
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Hi Rob,
There's a way now to set up a "soft" button on your iPhone screen that replaces the home button. I just discovered it in the latest public beta of 9.3.2 but there's a very good chance it's been there for a long time.
Here's how:
Go to Settings -> General -> Accessibility
Click "Assitive Touch"
Activate Assistive Touch
Click "Customize Top Level Menu"
Click the "minus" button on the bottom to reduce the set of icons to just ONE
Tap the remaining Icon and select "Home" as its function
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(This is useful for anyone with a tempermental home button, but I find it easier to press the soft button in most cases anyway. And less wear and tear on my device!)
Now you can move the soft icon down to the bottom of your screen just above the physical home button, and it works just the same - double clicks and all!
And for iPhone 6(s) Plus users - it also puts the home button at the bottom of your screen in landscape mode (Settings->Display Zoom-> Standard View), which is real handy if you like to keep it docked horizonally on your desk or car mount.
Regards,
Rob from Boston
Hi Rob,
You know, google IO has them buzzing all the more, but the google
worshipers are so selfish and heck bent on Apple misrepresentation
that they just prove themselves stupid and advertise it to the entire
world constantly. They try and try and try to tell us that the IPhone
is no longer even a modern device and has lost its way from anything
current and push their montra about how the IPhone doesn't do anything
useful. I am visually impaired and find my IPhone incredibly
functional on a daily basis. Android accessibility just goes on and on
being completely out of touch. It continues to exist missing large
amounts of functionality and other functionality just doesn't work
even if it is said to be there. It only reads random web views, it
doesn't work with them well even when it does and others it just
reports a blank screen, even in google now! I do not currently own an
Android device, but regularly play with them just to check in and see
if they are still unbelievably out of touch. One can only navigate
edit boxes that have a small amount of text, otherwise you have to
touch it, hope it doesn't crash when you do, and the best it will do
is read you the entire thing, maybe pages, with no control over it.
Does that sound functional to you? But in the bigger picture, the
google and Android worshipers seem to lust after their dream world
where google rains supreme with no competition. They don't even see
they ddream of a world where google is like the DMV and other
government agencies. How is it that they really think all the rules
will be different and a world where google rules will be a wonderful
world that is all about the user?
Regards,
James M
41:54
up next is the third of four interviews I did at MS Build.
This interview was done on floor at MS build so there is SOME background noise - But not as bad as the last two. This one there are three of us in the recording and we all are using Pro headsets feeding into a Zoom H6. There has been no post production clean up - beyond editing for tightness sake.
This interview is with Jeremy Thake from Microsoft and Joshua with Android Authority and Myself and runs about 30 minutes. Thanks again goes out to MS for flying me out to cover the MS Build event. Without further ado - here we go.
PUT IN INTERVIEW - MSBUILD3b.aiff
Thanks again to Jeremy and Joshua for coming on the show and once more the recording was done with Pro Headsets and recorded on a Zoom H6 with no cleanup on the audio.
For more info go to dev.office.com/ios and graph.microsoft.io
And if you want an Android Podcast to listen to Search for Android Authority in iTunes.
1:12:54
Ep 392 - Jacobi M says Ask Siri - Mirror Mirror on the Wall - who is the fairest of them all
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