Apple: iPhone News and Discussion Thread
09-28-2012, 10:37 AM
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The sizzle in the Steak
@ Nokia. They are circling the drain along with RIM.
09-28-2012, 10:42 AM
#9962
Depends on how bad they fucked up. I was furious over the iPhone 4 antenna issue (and still am) because I was (am still) unable to hold a call if I touch a certain part of the phone without using a case. That's a serious fuck up, it may not have effected you but it still effects me to this day, it's not some made up bullshit. So yeah I'm going bitch about it a lot.
Maps is an issue that Apple knowingly brought upon themselves by backing out of their Google contract early and it's effecting 100 of millions of people. The bar was raised after Google Maps so if you're going to replace it then you're going to have to be just as good, they're nowhere close. The few times I've used Apple Maps on my iPad it's given me weak results where I get exactly what I want if I use Google maps.
If the CEO of Apple is recommending 3rd party map solutions to use instead of their own map solution then you know they fucked up BIG TIME!
Maps is an issue that Apple knowingly brought upon themselves by backing out of their Google contract early and it's effecting 100 of millions of people. The bar was raised after Google Maps so if you're going to replace it then you're going to have to be just as good, they're nowhere close. The few times I've used Apple Maps on my iPad it's given me weak results where I get exactly what I want if I use Google maps.
If the CEO of Apple is recommending 3rd party map solutions to use instead of their own map solution then you know they fucked up BIG TIME!
09-28-2012, 11:07 AM
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Not like we don't know there is a problem. We do have the iPhone 5 after all.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
09-28-2012, 11:17 AM
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09-28-2012, 11:18 AM
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Not like we don't know there is a problem. We do have the iPhone 5 after all.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
09-28-2012, 12:24 PM
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Not like we don't know there is a problem. We do have the iPhone 5 after all.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
You're so worried about just the maps, that you don't realize that can be easily fixed. The antenna problem? Yes old/hard problem back then-- which you could easily bring to the Genius Bar to give you a new one...
For me, the iPhone 5 has been flawless so far.
The antenna problem would not have been fixed by a new phone, it was a design flaw that was in 100% of iPhone 4's and wasn't fixed until they redesigned the antenna in the iPhone 4S.
09-28-2012, 12:26 PM
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09-28-2012, 12:46 PM
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Sanest Florida Man
Here I did it for you....
FYI the android guys think I'm a huge Apple Fanboi that worship steve jobs.
FYI the android guys think I'm a huge Apple Fanboi that worship steve jobs.
09-28-2012, 12:58 PM
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I'm Down Right Fierce!
^ You know, you can do a few things since you hate Apple/iOS6 so much:
1. If you're still on the Iphone 4, you're likely due for an upgrade. Go Upgrade and get another non Apple phone.
2. If you're still under contract, you can sell your Iphone 4 for a decent price, and put that towards your new Android/Windows phone.
3. If you want to keep your Iphone 4 despite Apple's "new found" many flaws, you can simply not upgrade to iOS6 and shut the fuck up and stop trolling this thread.
Boom. Problem? Solved.
1. If you're still on the Iphone 4, you're likely due for an upgrade. Go Upgrade and get another non Apple phone.
2. If you're still under contract, you can sell your Iphone 4 for a decent price, and put that towards your new Android/Windows phone.
3. If you want to keep your Iphone 4 despite Apple's "new found" many flaws, you can simply not upgrade to iOS6 and shut the fuck up and stop trolling this thread.
Boom. Problem? Solved.
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09-28-2012, 01:17 PM
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Yeah I hate Apple but yet I've owned every iPad (I started the iPad thread), 2 iPhones, 2 iPods, a $2000 MBP, a Mac Mini Server, and Classic Mac, you're an idiot.....
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09-28-2012, 01:20 PM
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09-28-2012, 01:52 PM
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Gonna pull a stunna
Apple Launches New App Store Feature Section for Alternative Maps
Sep 28, 2012 10:23 am PDT by Eric Slivka
Following this morning's release of an open letter from Tim Cook apologizing for issues with the new Apple-driven Maps app in iOS 6 and mentioning some alternative map options available to users, Apple has also added a new featured section to the App Store highlighting some of those map alternatives.
A host of alternative apps ranging from free to Magellan's $49.99 "RoadMate USA" are available from such brands as Waze, Mapquest, Garmin, Bing, and MotionX.
Apple's embrace of alternative map options seems to be a sign that the company is taking criticism of its own offering seriously, although directing users to downloads through the App Store is still of benefit to Apple. Cook's letter did, however, also promote web-based alternatives such as Google's and Nokia's maps.
Sep 28, 2012 10:23 am PDT by Eric Slivka
Following this morning's release of an open letter from Tim Cook apologizing for issues with the new Apple-driven Maps app in iOS 6 and mentioning some alternative map options available to users, Apple has also added a new featured section to the App Store highlighting some of those map alternatives.
A host of alternative apps ranging from free to Magellan's $49.99 "RoadMate USA" are available from such brands as Waze, Mapquest, Garmin, Bing, and MotionX.
Apple's embrace of alternative map options seems to be a sign that the company is taking criticism of its own offering seriously, although directing users to downloads through the App Store is still of benefit to Apple. Cook's letter did, however, also promote web-based alternatives such as Google's and Nokia's maps.
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09-28-2012, 03:11 PM
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Guys, help me with cases for iPhone 5... I want something slim and that will protect. Please help.
The crap I've ordered so far is going back. Stay away from Slickwraps!
The crap I've ordered so far is going back. Stay away from Slickwraps!
09-28-2012, 03:18 PM
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I was really hoping it would be better, but so far the reception in both LTE and 4G is horrible in Chicago. LTE sometimes is OK; I've never really seen "4G" work. Abysmal and disappointing. Can I force it to use "E" like I used to on the 4? 
09-28-2012, 03:51 PM
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FYI LTE is only for data.
09-28-2012, 03:52 PM
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yeah, i primarily only use data on the phone 
09-28-2012, 03:55 PM
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Sux, is it really that bad there? Or just you?
09-28-2012, 03:57 PM
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I'm surprised, usually in NYC we have shitty mobile service. I remember visiting Boston with my iPhone 4 and I couldn't believe how fast my internet was.
In NYC the signal strength is good. My LTE on the average yields easy 15-20mbps/15mbps.
In NYC the signal strength is good. My LTE on the average yields easy 15-20mbps/15mbps.
09-28-2012, 03:57 PM
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i havent heard from others. all i know is, when i go get lunch i like checking shit on the phone while waiting in line etc. i can't check anything now - the network icon just spins and nothing happens - it was better w the 4 bcuz I could put it on E
09-28-2012, 04:01 PM
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I can actually surf the net in our lunch room with LTE.
It's in an area where the 3G and Edge signal can't penetrate into
IIRC the frequency of LTE is lower so it can work better indoors.
It's in an area where the 3G and Edge signal can't penetrate into
IIRC the frequency of LTE is lower so it can work better indoors.
09-28-2012, 04:03 PM
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i'm usually on wifi indoors... #firstworldproblems
09-28-2012, 04:04 PM
#9984
Uh no it's not an easy fix. There are millions maybe even billions of innaccurate data that's going to need to be fixed one by one, that's not "easy", it's a very long process that is going to take quite a while to sort out. Hence why Tim Cook said to use a competitors mapping service until they get their shit together.
The antenna problem would not have been fixed by a new phone, it was a design flaw that was in 100% of iPhone 4's and wasn't fixed until they redesigned the antenna in the iPhone 4S.
The antenna problem would not have been fixed by a new phone, it was a design flaw that was in 100% of iPhone 4's and wasn't fixed until they redesigned the antenna in the iPhone 4S.
I never had a problem. Maybe your ego/ignorance was covering the antennas. No wonder.
09-28-2012, 04:05 PM
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http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-5-Ca...here-Cases.asp
09-28-2012, 04:21 PM
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This is about 20 miles outside of DC
09-28-2012, 04:49 PM
#9987
Sanest Florida Man
That's not a fix, that's called a workaround or a band-aid. if you download another app Apple Maps doesn't stop sucking, it still sucks you're just not using it any more.
09-28-2012, 04:55 PM
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Just for, shits and giggles., when you used the new Apple Maps, did you get to where you wanted to go?
09-28-2012, 05:13 PM
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For fuck's sake. You know who fucked up big time...Stunna's dad for forgetting to wear a condom. We all get it the first time you post something. You are such an obnoxious little asswipe.
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09-28-2012, 05:18 PM
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09-28-2012, 05:22 PM
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Valid point. I guess you could blame both
09-28-2012, 05:29 PM
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09-28-2012, 08:03 PM
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Yeah, he should have shot into a tissue or the wall.
09-29-2012, 02:21 AM
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Go Giants
Other then Stunna being a mistake, he is right....Apple Maps is not ready to be released. Apple had too. I have used Apple maps for a few weeks and other then not having built in public transport routing (I found another app) it did fine getting me to where I need to go, Apple will fix it.
Now Itunes match seems to be broken, but thats another story.
Now Itunes match seems to be broken, but thats another story.
09-29-2012, 08:48 AM
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09-29-2012, 08:51 AM
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Other then Stunna being a mistake, he is right....Apple Maps is not ready to be released. Apple had too. I have used Apple maps for a few weeks and other then not having built in public transport routing (I found another app) it did fine getting me to where I need to go, Apple will fix it.
Now Itunes match seems to be broken, but thats another story.
Now Itunes match seems to be broken, but thats another story.
As for itunes match. It works great on my iPhone, sometimes on my imac I have to turn it off and then back on and let it resync (but my imac is old and slllllow and I never use it) and I have had to do it once on my apple tv.
I think it does have a bug or two that needs to get sorted but as long as it works on my phone Im happy.
09-29-2012, 12:14 PM
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No one is disputing that. But do we NEED to have EVERY story, EVERY joke, EVERY new byte posted about it EVERY 5 minutes...no, we dont.
As for itunes match. It works great on my iPhone, sometimes on my imac I have to turn it off and then back on and let it resync (but my imac is old and slllllow and I never use it) and I have had to do it once on my apple tv.
I think it does have a bug or two that needs to get sorted but as long as it works on my phone Im happy.
As for itunes match. It works great on my iPhone, sometimes on my imac I have to turn it off and then back on and let it resync (but my imac is old and slllllow and I never use it) and I have had to do it once on my apple tv.
I think it does have a bug or two that needs to get sorted but as long as it works on my phone Im happy.
09-29-2012, 12:53 PM
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Re: connection problems
I'm back in business friends. I had to power cycle the phone.
Feel a lot better. Lol
I'm back in business friends. I had to power cycle the phone.
Feel a lot better. Lol
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Ohh right. I had that issue too. A power cycle fixed it as well.
Forgot to mention that.
Forgot to mention that.