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21st September 2012, 04:07 AM | #281 |
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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 |
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21st September 2012, 04:48 AM | #283 |
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you can go to the google maps website for transit times/routes.
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21st September 2012, 04:55 AM | #284 |
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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. |
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LOL! New software needs tuning when first used en masse? First time I ever heard that.
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21st September 2012, 06:35 AM | #286 |
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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, 07:52 AM | #290 |
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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? |
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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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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!
*and they didn't get lost getting to the Apple store with their maps app. |
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One unique advantage of the iPhone: the ability to control millions of robots in the US and abroad.
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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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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.
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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.
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They are going for a thousand in the UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-...item2ec1cc3bfc - madness.
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A thousand dollars, or a thousand of those things with that funny squiggly symbol. That's like $1500 US isn't it?
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No, that's what they're asking.
Which is way different from what they're actually selling for which is Ł670.00 for a 16GB version and there's an identical one that didn't sell for Ł649.99 "buy it now". A 64GB version sold for Ł952.93. If your stores didn't sell out today there's no reason for anyone to pay a premium for one. |
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Ecstatic Chicago iPhone 5 buyer lifts his prize over his head in triumph... and drops it! http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/n...tore/170735246
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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All I know if that Google Maps on Android works extremely well while a lot of people say that Apple Maps sucks.
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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!
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Another interesting take:
http://anthonydrendel.com/blog/2012/...and-china.html According to the author, iOS 6 Maps are a substantial improvement in China. |
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