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iOS 6 |OT| New Maps? googy pls
- Thread starter bananas
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They want/need you to update your phone, so they limit some features from older iphones. Siri could be totally possible, but they needed it to be a reason to upgrade from iphone 4 to iphone 4s. That's the way it works with Apple.
Very glad that they're introducing proper navigation. Thought I wouldn't have a free solution when I came over from my EVO to the new iPhone. Pretty much satisfied with that update alone. The other stuff is just icing on the cake and looks great.
Facetime over wireless makes me think that Sprint is going to be working overtime on getting Network Vision deployed in all their top markets. The other carriers are really going to have to ramp up network capacity as well.
Facetime over wireless makes me think that Sprint is going to be working overtime on getting Network Vision deployed in all their top markets. The other carriers are really going to have to ramp up network capacity as well.
I personally don't think apples servers could handle the load if they opened siri up to every idevice that they could. Especially with the launch of a new phone coming in the fall to add to the chaos.
Oh, it's an extra charge. Vile.
It's free here in Canada with Rogers/Fido for anyone with a plan exceeding 1GB.
Apps already do this no? but there has to be mutual support. I know I have apps that can open things in instapaper.This is a list of developer APIs:
Action Sheet is in there so I assume developers will be able to plug their apps into the action sheet; say for example Instapaper could plug in and you could save articles without ever installing that silly bookmarklet.
Are we presuming that this is somehow different than opening pdf in goodreader or save in instapaper actions we already have in some apps.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Blows. iPhone 5 better debut along with iOS6.
HephalumpsAndWoozles
Banned
Something new that maybe draws interest to people other than rabid apple fans?
Dreams-Visions
Member
Looks great.
It will. Pretty sure thats a given.
No, Apple has never offered an app before with turn-by-turn navigation, however apps have been available in the AppStore with that feature since long before Android offered it. It will be nice getting it for free now.
I'm no rabid fan but this update adds a ton of awesome new features.
Did you even read the OP? How can you say there's nothing new?
Facebook integration was something I was hoping would happen. I'm glad i no longer have to go though the facebook app to upload pictures.
Now that you mention it...
Nah, just more of a revamp I guess. Notifications improvements maybe, UI rework/overhaul. Something big and major that I wasn't really expecting.
I dunno, to be quite blunt.
Good Job Bob
Member
The App/iTunes/Books store redesign seems very significant from the little we've seen of it.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Hurry up Dev Centre... urgh
HephalumpsAndWoozles
Banned
Might have to help me out here, because to me its seems like a pretty standard "safe to assume" yearly upgrade.
Nothing to be surprised about, maybe the hardware will be different.
To be fair, if you're already satisfied with your current platform, why bitch about what ios still lacks? I'm not ditching android just yet, because while not as fluffy, it still has more features that are relevant to my needs and preferences.
You can't deny that the updates help to make ios devices that much more competitive and attractive.
Too bad they had to ditch Google Maps. Aren't all the public transit (bus) times connected to Google Maps? I wonder if Apple's maps app will still have them... And to be honest, the 3D overhead view looks pretty useless. I mean, yeah, it's cool but something like street view is actually useful and helps you better recognize what's around the house/store/whatever you're trying to get to.
StoppedInTracks
Member
Did they really make China a presentation feature?
It's the biggest phone market in the world. It's pretty important.
LukasTaves
Member
Any word on if they are going to make icloud integration with 3rd party apps more seamlessly? Lilke something automatic? It would be a killer feature to have all the docs and setting synced to your icloud, it would even mitigate the need to do a full blown backup. That and having the possibility to share docs between apps (without needing to copy them, and keeping the original file in the app that has created it) would increase the funcionality in ios tenfold.
Please let it be *o*
I think it is, man. I think it is.
I've waited so long..
Please let it be *o*
I'm guessing G-Maps app is coming.
Good Job Bob
Member
I'm not exactly enthused about the update as well.
I mean, their are plenty of welcome additions here. Devs seem to be raving about some awesome new APIs. All is well.
Still, I would've liked a bit more; doesn't mean I'm going to throw my iPhone/iPad in the trash can and start cussing Apple for what they've done (or what they didn't do); just means I'll keep a closer eye on what MS annoucnces at the WP8 conference next week.
I mean, their are plenty of welcome additions here. Devs seem to be raving about some awesome new APIs. All is well.
Still, I would've liked a bit more; doesn't mean I'm going to throw my iPhone/iPad in the trash can and start cussing Apple for what they've done (or what they didn't do); just means I'll keep a closer eye on what MS annoucnces at the WP8 conference next week.
Google pretty much said so at an event last week.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
If anything, Canada should go faster. Interac caught on way faster here than American debit cards did, and with only 5(-8, if you include the minis) major banks, consensus and cooperation seems easier to obtain. I recognize that I'm impatient or entitled or unrealistic, but it never ceases to irk me when technology exists and fucking bureaucratic inertia prevents people from taking advantage of it.
Right, and I'm saying companies need to make it priority A1 to make it 99% reliable. Plastic in 2012 should be where cash was in 1995.
People use the time argument about debit more generally. I'm not saying that entering a card number is a good solution, I'm saying it's a good fallback for people terrified that the payment technology itself isn't good enough.
Yea UI changes would have been nice.
A completely new set of Siri features that are actually useful?
A really easy way to share photos with shared Photo Streams?
Cool new phone call features that save time?
A sexy new maps application with awesome new features?
A software update doesn't have to shock you to be good...
Why wouldn't they? Do the Chinese not deserve features?
China's a big market.
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
NFC has been there and ready. The cell phone careers have been ready. It's the damn banks. A few years back the Financial Times reported banks didn't want have to pay a fee for each transaction done over a NFC enabled phone.
Good Job Bob
Member
Wow, the app store redesign is hot shit:
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Deleted member 17706
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Why would this surprise or offend you in any way? Do you think Apple only cares about 'Merica?
Live Free or Die
Banned
I know. I dont know why they couldn't of had it ready today. :/
mogor
Member
It's their fastest growing market with the biggest growth potential, so it makes perfect sense.
Oh right, that's true. I forgot about that. Well here's hoping. I remain utterly cynical when it comes to banks and bureaucracy though.
Looks like it hasn't been updated on the server side yet. The native black matte is nice though.Wow, the app store redesign is hot shit:
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dream
Member
The thing is, Apple has so many iOS users that users of other platform are the niche. So each iOS update is designed to make the experience even better for those who have already bought in because the ones who haven't are most likely looking for something fundamentally different.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Market larger than US and EU combined + their largest carrier has 660 million subscribers + massive massive YoY growth + the country now makes billions of dollars for Apple. A no-brainer.
I think it was a great update but I can totally follow those who are not too excited.
I got an iPhone 4 and won't upgrade to an iPhone 6, so I won't get turn by turn or Siri (tough I'm happy those features are developed), the phone features aren't a total need of mine but the Photo Stream stuff is fantastic. But the major feature to me is Facebook integration.
I'm more excited about Dictation for Mountain Lion alone than iOS6.
Don't misinterpret, iOS6 is a fantastic update n my opinion and I can't wait.
Wow, the app store redesign is hot shit:
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Not final. The HTML that controls the actual store graphics doesn't match what is in the preview photos during the conference. I guess those parts wont go live till iOS6 does.