TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 409
Welcome to the show I am your host Rob and this is the Today in iOS podcast - First up I want to thank Aaron for sending in the music you hear in the background. Aaron wrote:
Hey Rob! Long time listener & emailer, first time art contributor.
This a song called “Atomic” that I wrote for a YouTube commercial for my wife’s tattoo shop here on Maui.
I started out with a ukulele idea and recorded the demo on the stock Music Memos app just using the external microphone of my iPhone 6S then added on the Modern Kit & Electric Bass. I then took it into GarageBand on my MacBook Pro (via the share, iTunes, GarageBand options in Music Memos) and added many layers & tracks including waves, synth, horns, percussion, and much more realistic sounding drums using ToonTrack EZDrummer 2.
I hope you and the listeners enjoy some island sounds, aloha!
-AAron McVeigh
SONG_Atomic
Thanks Aaron for the music and folks I will put the full song at the end of the episode. I also want to thank BRUCE for sending in the Artwork for today's show. BRUCE wrote the following:
Hi Rob,
Here is a shot I took using the Portrait/bokeh mode on my iPhone 7 Plus running the iOS 10.1 beta. I did some light editing and added the text using the Snapseed app. Thanks for everything Rob! Love the show!
Regards,
Bruce W.
Thanks BRUCE, for sending in this artwork and folks you can see BRUCE'S artwork in the FREE Tii App via the BONUS button for ep 409 - or at instagram.com/todayinios and also as a stand alone post in the VIP section and at Facebook.com/todayinios.
If you have some artwork and or music you have created on your iOS device that you would like to share with the audience please email it to me at today in iOS at gmail dot com and please make sure to include which app or apps you used to create said artwork and or music.
AND I am down to just two songs in my queue - so if you have some music created on an iOS device - please please please send it in.
02:47
In this segment of how wrong were they we have the following quote quote
“Apple has just one product, we have a portfolio. One size doesn’t fit all.” unquote
Jim Balsillie, VERY Former Co-CEO, Research in Motion,
June 2012
What good is having a portfolio of products when all the products would be the equivalent of 1970’s leisure suits.
Vs Apples iPhone which is equivalent to Levis 501 Button Fly Jeans - always a classic and in style.
03:16
This week we have promo codes for The App - LET’S PICK IT
Here is the written review from the dev.
Hi Rob - I wanted to promote my first app. It's called "Let's pick it" and it just got approved on the app store! It is a productivity App to help indecisive people pick things. The main feature of this app is called "Ask Some Friends." It allows you to create an online poll with your list of choices which you can then share with anyone in the world and let them vote for you. Here are 10 promo codes for the App.
Regards,
Kenny D
Well thanks to the KENNY D for HIS review of HIS App - LET’S PICK IT and for sending in the 10 promo codes to give away. Folks if you would like a chance for a promo code for this App - please send an email to todayinios at gmail dot com and put PICK in the subject line.
A QUICK REMINDER if you are an App developer or an iBook Author email me if you want your app or iBook featured in the promo give away segment FOR FREE We Just need the 5 promo codes or more to give away. simply email me at today in ios @ gmail.com and please include a 60 sec or less audio review of your app or iBook - indicating you are the dev or author. Also when you send in the promo codes - please make sure to let me know when they expire.
04:24
http://www.cultofmac.com/447984/everything-thats-new-
ios-10-1-beta-2/
iOS 10.1 beta 2 was released last week - of course it fixes some bug fixes. One of those fixes had to do with notifications on lock screen not taking you where they were supposed to.
The imessages App draw was redesigned for those power iMessage apps users.
Under Setting - General - Accessibility - Reduce Motion - there is a new setting to allow you to turn on Message Animations.
And there is now a replay button under iMessage animations to you know let you replay those animations.
Something new or actually returning with beta 2 is a message warning you an app is a 32 bit app - Essentially if you have an old app installed that is of the 32 bit variety vs the new 64 bit version Apple wants / makes new apps be - then you get a warning - as the 32 bit versions can greatly impact battery life and performance.
If you were using 10.1 beta 1 - you would be advised to update to beta 2. If you have not tried out the 10.1 beta yet and are wondering if it is for you - one simple question - do you have an iPhone 7+ and are you a dev - if the answer is no and no - then stick with 10.0.2 for now. If you do have the 7+ or are a dev - then sure update to the beta 2 of 10.1. With the caveat for non-devs - don’t update if you don’t like when things are not perfect - betas = bugs.
Into the email bag.
Hi Rob,
Is there an app where I can take a screenshot of a song playing with one hand? I miss that about my 4s.
Regards,
Mike R
Hi Mike,
Better than an App there is a way to set your iPhone up to do this for easy one handed screen shots. I have mine set this way.
Go to: Settings -- General — Accessibility -- Assistive Touch -- Customize Top Level Menu
Then tap on an icon to Change one and select Screenshot.
Then remove all the other icons. It is really Important to remove all the others - so you have just one and it is screenshot
Then go to: Settings -- General — Accessibility — Accessibility Shortcut
And select - AssistiveTouch
Exit the Settings app - and triple tap the home button.
You will see a new virtual button on the screen - move it to just above the home button.
Now when you need to take a screen shot - triple tap the home button and tap on the virtual button.
And it will take a screen shot for you.
I love this feature as it allows me to do quick screen shots when I am doing a tutorial - as the virtual button stays on until you triple tap again. So if you know you are going to be taking a bunch of screen shots just triple tap and it is there ready to go whenever you need it.
Once again to set this up.
Go to: Settings -- General — Accessibility -- Assistive Touch -- Customize Top Level Menu
Then tap on an icon to Change one and select Screenshot.
Then remove all the other icons. It is really Important to remove all the others - so you have just one and it is screenshot
Then go to: Settings -- General — Accessibility — Accessibility Shortcut
And select - AssistiveTouch
08:01
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/04/apple-pay-
available-in-10-countries-russia/
Thanks to Dr. John for this next one.
Apple Pay is now available in 10 countries around the world as Russia joined the Apple Pay club.
The ten countries Apple Pay is available in include the United States, United Kingdom, China, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, France, Singapore and now Russia.
In Russia participating retailers include ATAK, Magnit, Media Markt, Auchan, Azbuka Vkusa, bp, M.Video, TsUM and authorized Apple reseller re:Store. Contactless payments are expected to roll out at Electronics store Eldorado and Burger King in the near future.
Per the banks supporting Apple Pay - It is supported via Mastercard and through Moscow-based Sberbank.
Congrats to those of you in Russia this impacts.
Next up is likely New Zealand based on past Apple comments.
09:09
https://aka.ms/todayinios
I will be at Microsoft Connect in NY City in November - if you are going please let me know. I will be interviewing folks from the MicroSoft team again. And hope to get a few other interviews / conversations in with devs while there. So please let me know if you will be there so we can set up a time to talk.
For those not in the Know MS Connect - will be Nov 16th and 17th. In NY City - and this is a Developer focused event.
For those devs not going - you should watch or listen to the live streams. If you go to AKA DOT MS DOT todayinios - you can watch the live broadcast which starts November 16th at 8:30am ET, and continues with interactive Q&A and immersive on-demand content through November 17th.
Again if you are going - email me - today in iOS at gmail dot com to set up a meeting on the 16th.
10:18
VOICEMAIL - Woody_NJ_answer_smitty_bluetooth
Hi Rob,
With respect to Smitty's question you have to be connected to Bluetooth for the maps feature for remembering where you parked to work in its current state. What I use is the Bluetooth adapter from Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth Car Receiver. Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth 4.0 Car Receiver.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176G5TRO/ref=
cm_sw_r_cp_api_pfw9xbJ2TGFH5
The things that make it a good buy is that it is small, the audio quality really good, and the price. Right now it is $22 on Amazon. I do recommend purchasing a ground loop isolator. This will remove annoying interference from the engine. The one I am currently using is from Mpow it $9 on amazon and works well with the Anker device.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019393MV2/ref=
cm_sw_r_cp_api_-kw9xbCS7W093
I was previously using a different isolator but as I found out if the two devices don't play nice you can hear the low end frequencies removed completely from your speakers which isn't good.
Hope this helps, love the show!
Regards,
-Jim
Hi Rob,
Here is a item I purchased. The nonda ZUS Smart Car Charger with car finder Device/Cigarette lighter charger with free Zus App.It Charges iPhones 7,7plus ,iPhones iPads and more.
When you turn off your car and power goes off Charger cigarette lighter unit It marks your parking spot on your phone so you can get back to the car later. Using their app. It will ask you with a notification if you would like to mark the parking spot.. Here is the name and Amazon link where I bought it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HMF7M38/ref=
oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
David D Dick Springfield MO
David - thanks for the heads up on the Zus - They actually sent it to me to test - and once I have my iPhone 7+ set up I will be testing it to see how well it works. I will talk about the Zus on a future episode.
Hi Rob,
This week I can't seem to do a soft reboot on my 7+. Have you had any other feedback on this issue? I've tried all home button types - no luck.
Regards,
Laura B
Celina TX
Well Laura - Yes - there was this feedback.
VOICEMAIL - Scott_DC_iPhone7_hard_reset_how_to_do_question:
For Scott, Laura and many others - On the iPhone 7 and 7+ to do a forced reboot - Press and Hold at the same time - the Sleep wake button AND the volume down button for at least 10 seconds. This is the same as pressing and holding the sleep wake button AND the Home button on the iPhone 6S and 6S+ and earlier devices.
VOICEMAIL - Jeff_CT_fdbk_7plus_thoughts
17:30
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19:32
https://plus.google.com/communities/
105412562215997292912?cfem=1
We are now over 3,500 members in our Google+ community and growing.
Thanks to everyone that has joined and thanks for the great posts.
Since the last episode there were also dozens and dozens of other new posts and comments in the Tii Google+ community - which is an Android fan bois free zone and spammer free zone. Yup it is the most civil Google+ community covering iOS.
Folks Go to today in iOS dot com slash community to join in.
And thanks to all 3,500+ of you already in the community and contributing.
Also from the Google Plus community were these comments per the last episode - which I always pin the last episode at the top.
From Myron Uecker
quote
I find it interesting that not long ago Apple was suing people for infringing on their "Swipe to Unlock" patent. Now they abandoned it.
+Rob Walch glad to hear you got your shipping notification. I got mine as well and UPS is scheduled to deliver it Thursday. I'm looking forward to trying out the new dual camera and plan to register it for the beta on Thursday as well.
unquote
From Stan Bentley
quote
+Myron Uecker I really don't like this new "feature". In iOS 9, I woke the device by pressing the home key and then just held my thumb on the key after releasing it to unlock via Touch ID. Now I have to press the home key twice. Or is there another technique?
unquote
From Francisco Tapia
quote
+Stan Bentley go into accesbility and then enable the rest finger to open under the home button option
unquote
From Stan Bently
quote
+Francisco Tapia ahhhhh, the world is right again. Thx!
unquote
From Francisco Tapia
quote
+Stan Bentley once you start using an iPhone 7/Plus it's not a bad setup to press down a 2nd time... but for button devices iPhone 5S, 6 and SE the rest finger to unlock should be the default.
unquote
From Karthik M
quote
This is the perfect example of HW SW integration. Apple changing the unlock gesture based on Hardware capability.
and
Wow. I didn't know Bluetooth had anything to do with the Parked location. But it makes sense.
unquote
Thanks all - and folks go to Today in iOS dot com slash community if you want to leave comments about the latest episode or participate in the Best Google+ community on the iPhone with over 3,500 members - and no google fan boyz.
21:47
http://investor.apple.com
Apples next quarterly conf call will be Tuesday Oct 25th at 4:00 PM CT.
It will be interesting to see what is said on that call - but really anything with regards to new iPhones sold for the week+ of iPhone 7 and 7+ availability will be more a measure of supply logistics and not demand. It is the current quarters shipments that will be over scrutinized in January when Apple does that conference call. But any hints of guidance for the current quarter will also be heavily vetted.
It does not look like at this point there will be another fall event for Apple - and that means the iPad’s we have now - and the Apple TV and iPod Touch - that is what we are going into the Christmas shopping season with.
Rumors around next gen iPad’s have fallen off the cliff - with now the rumors pointing just to some Spring Event possible to announce next Gen iPads. Which is fine by me - get the iPad updates on the opposite side of the calendar from the iPhone updates. That means a lot more to talk about in first quarter other than how iPhones sales went in the previous quarter.
23:19
http://www.siliconbeat.com/2016/10/03/apple-iphone-7-
has-worst-battery-life-in-its-class-new-report/
In some bad news for iPhone 7 owners vs Android equivalent phones - the iPhone 7 came in as worst in its class for battery life. I mean sure it was faster - twice as fast for some tasks - so maybe since it takes less time to do things with the iPhone 7 - it all washes out in the end.
Well except the part about Phone calls. the iPhone 7 lasted 712 minutes, compared to 1,492 for the Samsung Galaxy S7, 1,579 for the LG G5 and 1,859 for the HTC 10.
Web Browsing was closer. iPhone 7 lasted for 615 minutes. The LG G5 lasted 640 minutes, the Samsung S7 for 677, and the HTC 10 came out on top, with 790 minutes of battery life.
They did also say the HTC 10 had a 3,000 mAh battery vs the 1960 mAh battery. So Apple on the web browsing side definitely gets more life per mAh. But if you are looking to go all day and all night long - you will likely be looking for a battery pack for iPhone 7.
VOICEMAIL - Holly AZ Fdbk7_experience
VOICEMAIL - Holly AZ Part 2
26:33
http://www.applemust.com/apple-on-track-for-next-era-in-
personal-technology-ubs/
Interesting Article from Johnny Evans - titled - Apple on Track for Next Era in Personal Technology. This is based on comments from UBS analysts Steven don’t call me malkavich Milunovich and Benjamin No witty middle name yet Wilson. They say Investors and others are missing the point with what Apple is rolling out product wise. Many are mocking Apple for their Air Pods - and when people mock apple product it is probably a good bet they just are clueless.
Milunovich and Wilson say the point is iPhone don’t matter anymore - and what does matter is for Apple to lay a bedrock of multi-devices infinitely connected.
Quote We consider the Apple Watch and AirPods transition products today on the way to an integrated user experience based on multiple products seamlessly connected, We call it the Ambient Paradigm. It is Tim Cook’s ‘iOS everywhere, unquote according to the Analysts.
Essentially it allows you to do what you want when you want with the right device at the right time - seamlessly switching between devices. There is the connected world you hear about all the time - and then what Apple is trying to create which is the seamlessly interconnected world.
VOICEMAIL - Matt_NC_thoughts_on_design
31:06
https://www.idropnews.com/2016/10/06/apples-3rd-generation-apple-tv-is-officially-dead/
What was mostly dead now even miracle max can not save - and I am talking about the 3rd Gen Apple TV. Apple has officially killed it off. And this is a shocker to pretty much no one.
If for some reason you want a 3rd gen Apple TV - you can probably pick one up for less then the $69 retail price it used to be available for at apple.com
31:38
http://www.appleworld.today/blog/2016/10/6/samsung-is-
buying-viv-labs-the-company-formed-by-siris-creators
Many may not realize or remember that Siri was something Apple acquired - well the basic tech for it. Apple Payed $200 mil for Siri inc back in April 2010.
And when they purchased that company - the founders stuck around just a short time.
It looked like they would just go off and party or change the world or who knows what. But in May the Original Siri Creators Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer - introduced VIV - which was probably just after their non-compete agreement expired. And Viv seems to have been the next generation of Siri. With more advanced natural language processing skills and more - of which we will not get to really know anything about - because - Samsung swooped in and purchased them.
You would thought Apple would also have had a right of first refusal clause for any future venture. Shame on you Apple. Anyway their Tech is going to Sammy.
Or put another want So Yes - Sammy even copied Apple in acquiring a company started by the same guys Apple acquired a company from - is there no limit to Sammy’s level of copying.
32:57
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-
galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
Hi Rob,
I feel badly ragging on Samsung during this latest fiasco. Well, now that I think of it, I don’t feel badly at all. Does that make me a bad person. I hope not. I am just an Apple lover.
Regards,
Steve from AZ
Nope Steve - not a bad person are you or others that emailed in on this.
And Where there is smoke there is fire and where there is fire - there is likely a Samsung Note 7 as the source.
I really was going to ignore the Note 7 reports - because you know been there done that and did it again and again. But the story changed a bit.
To the email bag.
Hi Rob,
The last line in this report is the best.
Regards
Mike B
And this from an article titled - Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest Plane.
Yes - you heard that right a replacement Note 7 smoked and burned on a Plane. I even heard Samuel Jackson is working on a new Horror Movie called Notes 7 on a plane.
Here is a short trailer from that upcoming movie
PLAY CLIP
In this report they checked the IMEI number on the phone in question on Sammy’s recall eligibility checker and reported back = Great news that Note 7 is not affected by the recall. The phone was even purchased on Sep 21st - and had a black box on the label that is supposed to mean it is fine.
Per Mikes comments about the end of the article - quote
Green’s Note 7 is in the hands of the Louisville Fire Department’s arson unit for investigation and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is opening an investigation into the incident. He has already replaced it with an iPhone 7. unquote
34:51
http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/9/13215728/samsung-
galaxy-note-7-third-fire-smoke-inhalation
And if that was the end of this story or the only one - I might have let it go - but there is another article many of you sent in titled.
Samsung knew a third replacement note 7 caught fire on Tuesday and said nothing
In the past week - 3 different Note 7 - all of which were of the Note affected by the recall or replacement units - caught fire. And those are the ones we know of.
And right now - you know the only ones it sucks more to be than Sammy - is someone that owns a note 7. My recommendation for anyone listening that owns a note 7 or more realistically knows of someone that owns the note 7 - tell them to return it. This device is seriously dangerous - it is not a manufacturing issue at this point it is a design issue - the whole Note 7 line - and mark my words on this will be recalled and scuttled. They tried to take 10 pounds of sausage and stuff it in a 5 pound casing. They just tried to do to much with the battery - it is too dense - and this issue will keep coming up over and over with the Note 7 until the battery is completely redesigned to a lower density battery. But seriously - if you own one return it - turn it off - and take it back ASAP - if you know someone that owns it - tell them - plead with them to return it. It is really just a mater of if not when some one will be killed by this phone. That might sound dire - and yes - yes it is.
As an add on - AT&T just announced they are halting all sales of the Note 7 - expect all others to follow suit this week.
36:32
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38:37
VOICEMAIL - Terry_PA_fdbk_slide_to_unlock_vs_push
Hi Rob,
I have been anxiously awaiting my popSLATE 2, after first hearing about it on your podcast - Ep 385. Even after they got rejected by the Shark Tank investors this past summer, I thought it was an exciting product that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on. Unfortunately, I am now being told that my wait will extend from the original September delivery target into February (if I’m lucky).
Here is the email that I got today. It includes a lot of technical information that you and your listeners may find interesting.
Best regards,
Marc from Boston
Marc - thanks for the heads up. A delay from Sep to Feb is not to bad. Just Ask Levi - who wrote:
Hey Rob just wondering if you have any insight on the znaps product? Have you received yours yet? Have you looked into their progress?
Love the show,
Levi from Moreno Valley, CA
The Znaps have still not shipped - they were originally scheduled for Nov 2015 I think that was three different cities ago for Levi. I think you were in Riverside probably when you ordered those.
And other projects I have backed have not shipped and may never ship. Kickstarter and indie gogo - are an investment in a new product and many times the delivery dates listed do not happen or come even close. If a project ships with in 6 months of its estimated delivery date - consider that a success.
Here is another email on a Kickstarter project.
Hi Rob,
I think you also backed the Sound Band (it is now more than 2 years) and I can’t believe they still pretend they will be shipping this. I really don’t believe it any more, I think very early this year they sent out an update saying they were getting close and I think people were asked to log in to Kickstarter to confirm their address. Then again 9 months of nothing and now this, do you actually think we still get this thing? I just wish I could get my money back for this, with the Airpods almost ready for release I think this will be outdated to begin with. Yes, I know, this doesn’t sit in the ears and all that, but what a joke it was. I’d love to hear your comment regarding this on the next episode.
Regards,
Sieghard
Now I should point out most of the kickstarter projects I have backed over the years have shipped. Only the SOS charger was I ever charged for and completely canceled - no money returned. The Soundband - Is one I was going to write off as well - so not sure what to think on this. Original ship date was supposed to be December 2013 - so if they get it out before the end of the year it would be just 3 years late. Again most shipped close to schedule or own schedule. A couple were a little late - and a couple are very late. Kickstarter is not a store - it is a funding environment for start ups and not all startups succeed. unforeseen issues can happen. That said when they do succeed - you typically will get a leading edge product or unique product at a fraction of the retail price. Please folks remember that when I talk about Kickstarter and indiegogo projects.
VOICEMAIL - Kona_HI_fdbk_iPhone7_headphone_returned
48:09
http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/07/technology/apple-
iphone-headphone-jack/index.html
Apple definitely has been getting grief from all quarters about the removal of the head phone jack.
Videos popping up on youtube go down a rabbit hole of conspiracy around apple wanting more fees from the MFI requirements to others to use the lightning port.
So really there are a few options for iPhone 7 and 7+ users. Go wireless on headphones - with Apples $159 air pods being the option Apple wants you to choose. But there are a plethora of Wireless options - I am test one of them - and will talk about it once I get it running with my iPhone 7+ - which is sitting here next to me waiting for me to finish this episode so I can get it set up. See how much I love you all - I put this episode ahead of playing with my new iPhone.
Option two - use lightning headphones - but loose the option of charging while listening
or Option three - use the dongle from apple for your 1/8th inch head phones but again - loose the option of charging while listening.
Or Option four - get a 3rd party dongle.
49:21
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/291423994/ildock-
charge-and-listen-to-iphone-7-at-the-same-t
And Thanks to Michael for this next Kickstarter Project - which is Option 4 and the one I personally choose and backed.
It is called the I L Dock - it allows you to charge and listen with 1/8 inch headphones at the same time. This is something I need for my iPhone 7+ so that I can also use my iRig Mic HD and headphones at the same time. I hope at least.
This project had goal of $5k - and has raised over $87k - so yeah - they are well past their goal - congrats.
This one you have until Friday Oct 28th at 9:38 AM CT to fund.
The IL Dock actually have 3 versions.
One is the plain ILDock - and that is where it has an 1/8th inch headphone jack and a lightening port. That is $10.
Then there is the ILDock duo - that has two Lightening ports - one for listening with your new lightening headphones and one for charging. That one is $12
Then there is the ILDock plus - which has a 1/8th inch port, a lightening port, a USB port, a TF card port and an SD card Port. That one is $20.
They also have some combo deals - if you get the ILDock and ILDock plus - combined they are $27 - which is what I ordered. Like I said I am backer of this one.
I like on the ILDock plus the USB as well. This really will cover me in most of my uses for Podcasting.
And for $38 you can get all three versions.
They are estimating delivery in December for these.
Note if you are in the US - which they are not - then it will be an additional fee for shipping - which was $4 for me - so really for $31 I am getting both the ILDock and ILDock plus. Considering that Apples USB and lightning Camera Connection kit set me back $39 - just for it - that $31 is a really good price for two different dongles and one with way more options than Apples $39 offering.
Search ILDock one word at kickstarter dot com or in the show notes for Ep 409 at today in iOS dot com
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-04/behind-
the-pixel-google-s-first-real-threat-to-apple-s-iphone
Hi Rob,
Today was the Google Pixel phone announcement and of course, there has to be the "iPhone killer" verbiage from Bloomberg...lol. You may want to save this one for a future "how wrong were they" segment…
Regards,
Darius W
I love this title - The Pixel Google’s first real threat to Apples iPhone.
Well first real threat since the last first real threat which was the first since their previous first real threat and so on. Each time a new Nexus phone was released someone said it was Google First real threat against the iPhone. Some will say - well this is the first one Google designed - the others were designed by 3rd parties. Unless you could the Nexus 6 - which was designed by Motorola Mobility which was owned by google for 2 1/2 years prior to the Nexus 6 announcement.
It is all semantics - Google approved the other phones - and in the case of the Nexus 6 designed it. And the key on the nexus series as with the Pixel is they can be updated on software right away. But it is really the 9th and 10th First real iPhone killer from Google. Or put another way - YAWN.
Now some in the Google+ community have a different thought on this. But me - I don’t see the Pixel being any different as far as impact on the iPhone then any of the previous Nexus’s - which was negligible at best. Really the Pixel will impact other Android phone OEM’s more than the iPhone. The big feature was Google offering Cloud storage for Pixel owners for uploading their photos and videos. I can say I already have 1TB of free cloud storage with google as I signed up for google fiber. And yawn - not exciting - been there done that - and yes - Yawn. We will see if it impacts the iPhone - but again as in the past - this seems a lot to do about nothing - just like every other Google phone that has come before it.
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Ep 409 -
Hi Rob,
Tell Siri "Bueller"
Regards,
Ian
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