iPhone 5 - Page 8

OnlyTellsTruths · 21st September 2012, 04:07 AM

Slightly confusing (to me anyway) article about how Apple not allowing people to use the fastest networks in Europe will supposedly be a boon to Samsung.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...unts-in-europe

Darat · 21st September 2012, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by nvidiot

...snip..

Whatever possessed them to make such a move without asking themselves "Can we do everything the google app does and then more?"

Because it was not a "consumer facing decision". They have achieved the goal they set themselves which was the removal of a competitor from their "ecosystem".

joobie · 21st September 2012, 04:48 AM

you can go to the google maps website for transit times/routes.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 04:55 AM

I've seen several news stories and advertisements informng iPhone5 buyers how they can sell their old iPhones, such as on eBay.

Apparently iPhans need to be told such things are possible.

As for transit maps and such, aren't there apps for that? I have a CTA bus and train tracking app for example, tells me when the bus or train is arriving at any stop I select.

BenBurch · 21st September 2012, 06:18 AM

LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that.

Dan O. · 21st September 2012, 06:35 AM

The problems Apple is facing with their maps reminds me of the same problems that Google faced when Google Maps was new. The problems will be solved and there are already workarounds available.

Apple may have greater plans for integrating mapping with the iOS device. This will allow there to be a single map base into which other apps can integrate data. This would not be feasible if the base functionality were dependent on a third party.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that.

Let's just hope we get lots of funny stories like this before it's fixed!

Except the iPhans will walk right off that cliff or bridge if Siri tells them to.

CynicalSkeptic · 21st September 2012, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by OnlyTellsTruths

That would be a horrible business move. Come to the rescue of their main competitor? Sure it gets their name out there on iPhones, but they should at least wait a bit and let Apple stew! They even have an excuse, Apple slapped them in the face.

I remember reading maybe a year ago that Google still got more ad revenue from iPhones than from Android phones. Not sure how much of that is maps vs. YouTube vs. browsing in general, but I think they still want their apps on iPhones.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by CynicalSkeptic

I remember reading maybe a year ago that Google still got more ad revenue from iPhones than from Android phones.

Must... resist... obvious... joke... oh crap I can't hold it in!

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 07:52 AM

The Chicago Apple store opening: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...e&VID=23818845

That is just surreal, all the clapping employees. And can you tell the iPhans from the guys just looking to flip them for a quick profit?

CynicalSkeptic · 21st September 2012, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by WildCat

The Chicago Apple store opening: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...e&VID=23818845

yeah, and I always thought throwing around the "cult" term was just hyperbole.

Darat · 21st September 2012, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by BenBurch

LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that.

The complaints I've read about and that have been echoed in this thread is not that there are a few bugs but major features that people had come to rely on have been removed. For example the public transport information.

That is rather different from there being a few glitches.

kajata · 21st September 2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by CynicalSkeptic

yeah, and I always thought throwing around the "cult" term was just hyperbole.

I really like a lot of Apple products but would rather eat poison than camp out for a phone. But hey, they're die-hard fans, it's a big day for Apple, can't fault them for making it fun for their customers.

On the bright side, this is a perfect day for Samsung customers to meet up and tap their phone phones together and make the Apple customers jealous because ...BAM!...they just shared a playlist*. They could also show off some other features that they will never, ever use!

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*and they didn't get lost getting to the Apple store with their maps app.

John Albert · 21st September 2012, 08:39 AM

One unique advantage of the iPhone: the ability to control millions of robots in the US and abroad.

kajata · 21st September 2012, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by John Albert

One unique advantage of the iPhone: the ability to control millions of robots in the US and abroad.

Isn't it amazing what building a phone with such a high-level of customer satisfaction, year after year, will do!

And, as this completely non-scientific test shows, it's much more durable than the Galaxy S3!

TheL8Elvis · 21st September 2012, 09:47 AM

There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it.

Darat · 21st September 2012, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by TheL8Elvis

There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it.

You did post that to be ironic?

John Albert · 21st September 2012, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by TheL8Elvis

There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it.

Settle down. It was a joke.

Sheesh!

TheL8Elvis · 21st September 2012, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Darat

You did post that to be ironic?

Always

Almo · 21st September 2012, 12:44 PM

As a developer, I'm annoyed by the iPhone 5's new aspect ratio. Making an iPhone app just developed a hassle that was previously non-existent.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 02:02 PM

I think the people who bought one thinking they're going to resell it for profit are going to be hurting, Apple stores here haven't yet sold out, and cellular providers have stock too.

Darat · 21st September 2012, 02:19 PM

They are going for a thousand in the UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...item2ec1cc3bfc - madness.

CynicalSkeptic · 21st September 2012, 02:27 PM

A thousand dollars, or a thousand of those things with that funny squiggly symbol. That's like $1500 US isn't it?

AgeGap · 21st September 2012, 02:37 PM

How to burn a sheep.

Not my joke but I saw it on the internet, liked it and thought I would share.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Darat

They are going for a thousand in the UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...item2ec1cc3bfc - madness.

No, that's what they're asking.

Which is way different from what they're actually selling for which is £670.00 for a 16GB version and there's an identical one that didn't sell for £649.99 "buy it now". A 64GB version sold for £952.93.

If your stores didn't sell out today there's no reason for anyone to pay a premium for one.

WildCat · 21st September 2012, 04:17 PM

Ecstatic Chicago iPhone 5 buyer lifts his prize over his head in triumph... and drops it! http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/n...tore/170735246

carlitos · 21st September 2012, 07:04 PM

My iPhone 4S wants me to "upgrade" to iOS 6. Without bus and train times ... no thanks. As it stands, I can still ask SIRI and she tells me where to go.

Darat · 22nd September 2012, 03:43 AM

It is certainly noticeably lighter. Interestingly I can see the new one being dropped more often as I suspect many people will only be able access the entire screen with one hand (I have a large span and I have to do this) by jiggling it slightly up and down. With the design, depth and decreased weight this is very easy (and people will pick it up instantly - this is the reason I suspect they went with increased length - very, very good design work and sort of keeps to the stated philosophy for one handed use) but does mean you have to loosen your grip.

Kestrel · 22nd September 2012, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by carlitos

My iPhone 4S wants me to "upgrade" to iOS 6. Without bus and train times ... no thanks. As it stands, I can still ask SIRI and she tells me where to go.

From what I have heard, SIRI uses the Wolfram Alpha system to answer questions. If you are getting bus and train times from SIRI, the maps application installed on your device might be irrelevant.

OCaptain · 22nd September 2012, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by joobie

i don't think a google maps app will be approved. apple will reject it for duplicating functionality.

i think the web browsers are a special case.

Not really that special a case. They allow other podcast catchers, as well.

OCaptain · 22nd September 2012, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Dan O.

The problems Apple is facing with their maps reminds me of the same problems that Google faced when Google Maps was new. The problems will be solved and there are already workarounds available.

Apple may have greater plans for integrating mapping with the iOS device. This will allow there to be a single map base into which other apps can integrate data. This would not be feasible if the base functionality were dependent on a third party.

This.

OCaptain · 22nd September 2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Almo

As a developer, I'm annoyed by the iPhone 5's new aspect ratio. Making an iPhone app just developed a hassle that was previously non-existent.

I love the new aspect ratio! It makes full screen HD videos play larger than they will play on the 4S. In a world where we're all consuming video on our smartphones, it makes sense!

OCaptain · 22nd September 2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

I think the people who bought one thinking they're going to resell it for profit are going to be hurting, Apple stores here haven't yet sold out, and cellular providers have stock too.

Where do you live? They've been sold out here since before the 21st. All we have are waiting lists, except for one guy I work with. He got his yesterday and I was checking it out this morning. Doesn't feel bigger.

WildCat · 23rd September 2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by OCaptain

Where do you live?

Chicago, it says so right there under my avatar...

OnlyTellsTruths · 23rd September 2012, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by WildCat

Chicago

Never heard of the place.

So apparently just about every other phone company has made ads making fun of the iMaps debacle:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...gle_s_Motorola

Quote:

"Looking for 315 E 15th in Manhattan?" the ad asks. "Google Maps on Droid Razr M will get your there and not #iLost in Brooklyn."

OK, that's kinda funny.

Whatever that is worth.

Here's a new (Monday) NYTimes article about the whole thing:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/24/te...oc.semityn.www

chulbert · 24th September 2012, 06:33 AM

Just some counterpoint on the Maps debacle:

http://counternotions.com/2012/09/21/applemaps/

The Dark Lord · 24th September 2012, 08:16 AM

All I know if that Google Maps on Android works extremely well while a lot of people say that Apple Maps sucks.

John Albert · 24th September 2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by chulbert

Just some counterpoint on the Maps debacle:

http://counternotions.com/2012/09/21/applemaps/

Maybe that guy in the Google maps in Spain was walking around on the deck of a boat as it traveled to and from the island.

The Dark Lord · 24th September 2012, 09:36 AM

I just searched for walking directions from Alacante to Valencia Spain on my phone to see what it said. The map looks the same as on that article. But the parts that supposedly have you walking over water actually have you taking fairies!

chulbert · 24th September 2012, 02:32 PM

Another interesting take:

http://anthonydrendel.com/blog/2012/...and-china.html

According to the author, iOS 6 Maps are a substantial improvement in China.

21st September 2012, 04:07 AM	#281
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21st September 2012, 04:35 AM	#282
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,770	Originally Posted by nvidiot ...snip.. Whatever possessed them to make such a move without asking themselves "Can we do everything the google app does and then more?" Because it was not a "consumer facing decision". They have achieved the goal they set themselves which was the removal of a competitor from their "ecosystem".
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21st September 2012, 04:48 AM	#283
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21st September 2012, 06:18 AM	#285
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Dan O. Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,744	The problems Apple is facing with their maps reminds me of the same problems that Google faced when Google Maps was new. The problems will be solved and there are already workarounds available. Apple may have greater plans for integrating mapping with the iOS device. This will allow there to be a single map base into which other apps can integrate data. This would not be feasible if the base functionality were dependent on a third party.
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21st September 2012, 04:55 AM	#284
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	I've seen several news stories and advertisements informng iPhone5 buyers how they can sell their old iPhones, such as on eBay. Apparently iPhans need to be told such things are possible. As for transit maps and such, aren't there apps for that? I have a CTA bus and train tracking app for example, tells me when the bus or train is arriving at any stop I select.

21st September 2012, 06:42 AM	#287
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	Originally Posted by BenBurch LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that. Let's just hope we get lots of funny stories like this before it's fixed! Except the iPhans will walk right off that cliff or bridge if Siri tells them to.

21st September 2012, 06:49 AM	#288
CynicalSkeptic Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: state of denial Posts: 1,360	Originally Posted by OnlyTellsTruths That would be a horrible business move. Come to the rescue of their main competitor? Sure it gets their name out there on iPhones, but they should at least wait a bit and let Apple stew! They even have an excuse, Apple slapped them in the face. I remember reading maybe a year ago that Google still got more ad revenue from iPhones than from Android phones. Not sure how much of that is maps vs. YouTube vs. browsing in general, but I think they still want their apps on iPhones.

21st September 2012, 07:01 AM	#289
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	Originally Posted by CynicalSkeptic I remember reading maybe a year ago that Google still got more ad revenue from iPhones than from Android phones. Must... resist... obvious... joke... oh crap I can't hold it in! Gullible suckers with lots of disposable income and strong brand loyalty are a marketer's dream demographic.
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21st September 2012, 07:52 AM	#290
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	The Chicago Apple store opening: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...e&VID=23818845 That is just surreal, all the clapping employees. And can you tell the iPhans from the guys just looking to flip them for a quick profit?

21st September 2012, 08:08 AM	#291
CynicalSkeptic Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: state of denial Posts: 1,360	Originally Posted by WildCat The Chicago Apple store opening: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...e&VID=23818845 yeah, and I always thought throwing around the "cult" term was just hyperbole.

21st September 2012, 08:22 AM	#292
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,770	Originally Posted by BenBurch LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that. The complaints I've read about and that have been echoed in this thread is not that there are a few bugs but major features that people had come to rely on have been removed. For example the public transport information. That is rather different from there being a few glitches.
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21st September 2012, 08:39 AM	#294
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21st September 2012, 08:48 AM	#295
kajata Graduate Poster Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,722	Originally Posted by John Albert One unique advantage of the iPhone: the ability to control millions of robots in the US and abroad. Isn't it amazing what building a phone with such a high-level of customer satisfaction, year after year, will do! And, as this completely non-scientific test shows, it's much more durable than the Galaxy S3!
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21st September 2012, 09:47 AM	#296
TheL8Elvis Illuminator Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,515	There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it.
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21st September 2012, 10:47 AM	#297
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,770	Originally Posted by TheL8Elvis There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it. You did post that to be ironic?
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21st September 2012, 10:57 AM	#298
John Albert Illuminator Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,143	Originally Posted by TheL8Elvis There are quite a few posters who seem to be personally offended that the iPhone is popular, and have to resort to name calling in order to make themselves feel better about it. Settle down. It was a joke. Sheesh!
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21st September 2012, 11:16 AM	#299
TheL8Elvis Illuminator Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,515	Originally Posted by Darat You did post that to be ironic? Always
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21st September 2012, 12:44 PM	#300
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21st September 2012, 02:02 PM	#301
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	I think the people who bought one thinking they're going to resell it for profit are going to be hurting, Apple stores here haven't yet sold out, and cellular providers have stock too.

21st September 2012, 02:19 PM	#302
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,770	They are going for a thousand in the UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...item2ec1cc3bfc - madness.
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21st September 2012, 02:27 PM	#303
CynicalSkeptic Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: state of denial Posts: 1,360	A thousand dollars, or a thousand of those things with that funny squiggly symbol. That's like $1500 US isn't it?

21st September 2012, 02:37 PM	#304
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21st September 2012, 02:45 PM	#305
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	Originally Posted by Darat They are going for a thousand in the UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...item2ec1cc3bfc - madness. No, that's what they're asking. Which is way different from what they're actually selling for which is £670.00 for a 16GB version and there's an identical one that didn't sell for £649.99 "buy it now". A 64GB version sold for £952.93. If your stores didn't sell out today there's no reason for anyone to pay a premium for one.

21st September 2012, 04:17 PM	#306
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	Ecstatic Chicago iPhone 5 buyer lifts his prize over his head in triumph... and drops it! http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/n...tore/170735246

21st September 2012, 07:04 PM	#307
carlitos "más divertido" Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11,517	My iPhone 4S wants me to "upgrade" to iOS 6. Without bus and train times ... no thanks. As it stands, I can still ask SIRI and she tells me where to go.

22nd September 2012, 03:43 AM	#308
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,770	It is certainly noticeably lighter. Interestingly I can see the new one being dropped more often as I suspect many people will only be able access the entire screen with one hand (I have a large span and I have to do this) by jiggling it slightly up and down. With the design, depth and decreased weight this is very easy (and people will pick it up instantly - this is the reason I suspect they went with increased length - very, very good design work and sort of keeps to the stated philosophy for one handed use) but does mean you have to loosen your grip.
	__________________ If it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1918-2008

22nd September 2012, 09:20 AM	#309
Kestrel Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DM79 Posts: 4,203	Originally Posted by carlitos My iPhone 4S wants me to "upgrade" to iOS 6. Without bus and train times ... no thanks. As it stands, I can still ask SIRI and she tells me where to go. From what I have heard, SIRI uses the Wolfram Alpha system to answer questions. If you are getting bus and train times from SIRI, the maps application installed on your device might be irrelevant.

22nd September 2012, 07:01 PM	#310
OCaptain Muse Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 917	Originally Posted by joobie i don't think a google maps app will be approved. apple will reject it for duplicating functionality. i think the web browsers are a special case. Not really that special a case. They allow other podcast catchers, as well.
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22nd September 2012, 07:05 PM	#311
OCaptain Muse Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 917	Originally Posted by Dan O. The problems Apple is facing with their maps reminds me of the same problems that Google faced when Google Maps was new. The problems will be solved and there are already workarounds available. Apple may have greater plans for integrating mapping with the iOS device. This will allow there to be a single map base into which other apps can integrate data. This would not be feasible if the base functionality were dependent on a third party. This.
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22nd September 2012, 07:11 PM	#312
OCaptain Muse Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 917	Originally Posted by Almo As a developer, I'm annoyed by the iPhone 5's new aspect ratio. Making an iPhone app just developed a hassle that was previously non-existent. I love the new aspect ratio! It makes full screen HD videos play larger than they will play on the 4S. In a world where we're all consuming video on our smartphones, it makes sense!
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22nd September 2012, 07:15 PM	#313
OCaptain Muse Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 917	Originally Posted by WildCat I think the people who bought one thinking they're going to resell it for profit are going to be hurting, Apple stores here haven't yet sold out, and cellular providers have stock too. Where do you live? They've been sold out here since before the 21st. All we have are waiting lists, except for one guy I work with. He got his yesterday and I was checking it out this morning. Doesn't feel bigger.
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23rd September 2012, 02:04 PM	#314
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 49,019	Originally Posted by OCaptain Where do you live? Chicago, it says so right there under my avatar...

23rd September 2012, 11:42 PM	#315
OnlyTellsTruths Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,789	Originally Posted by WildCat Chicago Never heard of the place. So apparently just about every other phone company has made ads making fun of the iMaps debacle: http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...gle_s_Motorola Quote: "Looking for 315 E 15th in Manhattan?" the ad asks. "Google Maps on Droid Razr M will get your there and not #iLost in Brooklyn." OK, that's kinda funny. Whatever that is worth. Here's a new (Monday) NYTimes article about the whole thing: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/24/te...oc.semityn.www
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24th September 2012, 06:33 AM	#316
chulbert Muse Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 725	Just some counterpoint on the Maps debacle: http://counternotions.com/2012/09/21/applemaps/