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Anyone got any good apps for the iPhone?

A few of my favourites:

TubeDeluxe (or TubeStatus if you don't want/need the paid version)
MMS
Facebook
AccuWeather
Palringo
Flixster
Shazam (amazing!)
AroundMe
eBay
Urbanspoon
Google Earth

For the iNnocent amongst us, Seb, apart from eBay, MMS and Google Earth, what do they do. :)

Facebook is self-explanatory. I don't use it much, but it's easier than having to go on the website.

AccuWeater is again self-explanatory. I like it because it can detect your current location using the iPhone's GPS. 8)

Palringo is an IM client, which can do all the major ones like MSN, AIM, etc. I don't use it much, but it can be handy.

Flixster gives you cinema listings. You can select from a list of cinemas, or use the iPhone's GPS to find your nearest cinema. You can also watch the trailer for every film.

Shazam is brilliant. If there's a song playing, for example on the radio, and you're not sure what it is, open Shazam, hold your phone by the speaker for 5-10 seconds. The clip is then analysed and it tells you what it is!

AroundMe is great for if you're out and you want to find your closest bank, restaurant, etc. Again, it uses the iPhone's GPS.

Urbanspoon recommends restaurants based on your location, the type of food you want, and how much you want to spend.

The last three I'd use - I just tend to look outside for the weather. :)

Is the main reason for the GPS, so that the companies/government can track your movements down to 5m rather than a mobile cell?

No, it's so that iPhone owners singing the Whiffenpoof Song can find their way home. ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4_gf68n_30&feature=related

Looks as though there is going to be another one. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2009/mar/04/amazon-ebooks

Bigger iPhones will be along shortly. :)

I can't see them getting bigger. The Kindle app certainly looks interesting. I'll give it a try.

I like iChing.

I iChinged today to see how my day would go and got a 'Ji Ji', which intimates progress and success in small matters.

But I also got 'Chun' which, amongst other things, tells me there will be an advantage in appointing feudal princes. I'm off out to look for some in a minute.

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 04, 2009, 18:41:10
Looks as though there is going to be another one. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2009/mar/04/amazon-ebooks

Be nice if they produced an app that will will let you send MMS and forward texts, oh that's called a mobile phone sorry  :out: ;)

Am I right in thinking that this new app allows people read a book on their phone? Would anyone really want to do that?

Quote from: Noreen on Mar 05, 2009, 10:58:21
Am I right in thinking that this new app allows people read a book on their phone? Would anyone really want to do that?

I maybe am old fashioned but I like books to be books Noreen, I can never comfortably read for prolonged periods on a pc screen anyway.

Same here.

On World Book Day I agree with you. ;D

Pass me the ink, show me the platen. :)

MobileMe  idisk app now available at the App store, it allows access to your idisk from your iphone 3.0

Are any of you aware how many of these apps build in Pinch Media to track usage?  It's rather like Google Analytics on steroids and can secure data as to not only timed usage of the app but also your iphone UUID and location tracking.  I certainly wasn't aware of it and, so far as I am aware, none of the apps inform you that your usage is being tracked in this manner.

See here (http://www.eidac.de/?p=109) and also here. (http://www.pinchmedia.com/)  The latter is a site worth exploring.

Although you can disable location tracking on the phone I can't see a way of disabling transmission of the other stuff since, unlike a desktop machine there is no outgoing firewall.  Its ability to track location and relate it to UUID makes Google look pretty amateurish doesn't it.

FWIW I don't doubt the Palm Pre and MS mobile apps will also be into this stuff.

Quote from: stevethegas on Jul 31, 2009, 07:15:31
MobileMe  idisk app now available at the App store, it allows access to your idisk from your iphone 3.0

Got it a couple of days ago - it's really good. :)

Redlaser is a great app it scans barcodes of things  and searches Google and Amazon for the cheapest options, you can then choose what one you want and go straight to the website to buy it, I used it in Homebase and saved a Tenner on Wilkinson Sword garden shears  :thumb:

My other favourite is convertbot very handy it has a great interface and will convert anything you care to think of really, there is a site link to that here http://tapbots.com/convertbot/

Also I use WeatherPro very accurate, shows dewpoint, satellite images and Radar as well, which you can see play up to the hour, and a seven day ahead forecast, it also has a live wind speed indicator. Great app

Quote from: Gary on Oct 02, 2009, 18:50:14


My other favourite is convertbot very handy it has a great interface and will convert anything you care to think of really, there is a site link to that here http://tapbots.com/convertbot/

Lead into gold ?

:rofl: :karmic:

 :thnks:

Quote from: Glenn on Oct 02, 2009, 18:57:50
Lead into gold ?

No of course not, and it cant convert sarcasm into a form of wit either  ;)

:rofl2:

Ouch!  ;D

Time for handbags!

All this hype about these apps makes me wonder why people don't make them for other mobile phones. Obviously there are a few that are iphone specific (although now I think of it, the level/plumline one will work on my sony ericsson one), but in the main there's no reason why they can't be done on other phones.

It's the ipod all over again.

Mines

Quote from: Niall on Oct 03, 2009, 02:01:37
All this hype about these apps makes me wonder why people don't make them for other mobile phones. Obviously there are a few that are iphone specific (although now I think of it, the level/plumline one will work on my sony ericsson one), but in the main there's no reason why they can't be done on other phones.

It's the ipod all over again.

The OS allows greater flexibilty than some other operating systems Niall, Symbian would not work in this way, neither would Windows Mobile.

Quote from: Niall on Oct 03, 2009, 02:01:37
All this hype about these apps makes me wonder why people don't make them for other mobile phones. Obviously there are a few that are iphone specific (although now I think of it, the level/plumline one will work on my sony ericsson one), but in the main there's no reason why they can't be done on other phones.

It's the ipod all over again.

I think you can get many equivalents for the BlackBerry, which is also a lot cheaper than an iPhone to start with.  :)

Quote from: Niall on Oct 03, 2009, 02:01:37
All this hype about these apps makes me wonder why people don't make them for other mobile phones. Obviously there are a few that are iphone specific (although now I think of it, the level/plumline one will work on my sony ericsson one), but in the main there's no reason why they can't be done on other phones.

It's the ipod all over again.

From what I can see, it's Apple's implementation, i.e. the App Store, that has made iPhone apps such a success. You can get apps for other phones/OSs, but it's the accessibility and installation that's much more cumbersome.

Quote from: Simon on Oct 03, 2009, 13:23:16
I think you can get many equivalents for the BlackBerry, which is also a lot cheaper than an iPhone to start with.  :)

I would say that the iPhone has an advantage as Sebby said in its ease of use, you pick an app and it installs, so simply and smoothly its a dream, the Blackberry is a good device, but until you see how fluid the iPhone is then you cannot compare, I am no fanboy but I have since purchase been in awe of how the whole system works, and with the screensize it makes most applications a joy to use. The iPhone is not hugely expensive, no more so that a Nokia N95 was when that came out on contract. All I know is having tried most phones on the market I now have a PDA that makes my life easy with great applications to simplify tasks and in a way that is also a joy to use, no menus to drill down, its there, easily accessible and simply elegant to use, the art of a good pc or smartphone is you don't have to get involved in whats behind the scenes, just enjoy the use of it rather than worry about botched installs and clunky confusing interfaces. I was a die hard "Not joining the bandwagon" but it makes me smile that I touch an icon and off I go, that's also how I want my computing to be, simplistic and elegant.

What's the email setup like, Gary?  One thing I like about the BB is push email, and I'd be reluctant to give that up.  I do see what you're saying, though, about simplicity.  My BB was upgraded (firmware), which stopped message tones from working in anything but the default theme.  I am now testing a leaked (beta) version of the next full upgrade, which is stable enough, and everything works, but there are a few bugs, and some of my existing apps won't play nicely with it.  On one hand, it's nice to have the flexibility of upgrading / downgrading software fairly easily, but on the other, it would be good if everything 'just worked'. 

Email set up involves knowing your email address and password and thats it! Same as on a mac.

I like Shazam l would use that one

Quote from: Simon on Oct 04, 2009, 12:02:40
What's the email setup like, Gary?  One thing I like about the BB is push email, and I'd be reluctant to give that up.  I do see what you're saying, though, about simplicity.  My BB was upgraded (firmware), which stopped message tones from working in anything but the default theme.  I am now testing a leaked (beta) version of the next full upgrade, which is stable enough, and everything works, but there are a few bugs, and some of my existing apps won't play nicely with it.  On one hand, it's nice to have the flexibility of upgrading / downgrading software fairly easily, but on the other, it would be good if everything 'just worked'. 

Push email works well Simon and many other applications use push as well, you have full control over that so you can switch it off and on as needed. I have a messenger app and if someone replies to me after I go offline and misss it, the message gets pushed to me. Email is simple smooth well thought out, and one again simple.

Quote from: badpianoplayer on Oct 04, 2009, 13:05:35
I like Shazam l would use that one

That is good, but i love going out and zapping bar codes, did it in PC world, some people next to me were looking so I showed them the price difference on a 50m Ethernet cable, Belkin make, PC world £40, iPhone comes up with broadbandbuyer as one cheaper result at £2.95. PC World are sickening  :shake:

Thats evewn better

Quote from: Simon on Oct 04, 2009, 12:02:40
What's the email setup like, Gary?  One thing I like about the BB is push email, and I'd be reluctant to give that up.  I do see what you're saying, though, about simplicity.  My BB was upgraded (firmware), which stopped message tones from working in anything but the default theme.  I am now testing a leaked (beta) version of the next full upgrade, which is stable enough, and everything works, but there are a few bugs, and some of my existing apps won't play nicely with it.  On one hand, it's nice to have the flexibility of upgrading / downgrading software fairly easily, but on the other, it would be good if everything 'just worked'. 

It depends. With a Blackberry, you're paying for the Blackberry add-on with your provider. Without that, you wouldn't get push email. It's Blackberry's servers that are doing the work to push emails through to you.

On the iPhone, you can get push email with Apple's MobileMe, Gmail, or a Microsoft Exchange account.

Ah, so not with POP3 accounts, Seb?

Nope. It works on the Blackberry because you're paying for Blackberry's servers to continually check your account then push messages through. What you can do with the iPhone is use MobileMe, and just forward messages to that, then they're pushed. If you use Gmail, you can get push now. Or, if you've got your own domain, get Google Apps (free), point your domain to Google, and then you can get push email (as they use Microsoft Exchange).

http://www.google.com/apps/
http://www.google.com/mobile/products/sync.html#p=apple

You can also set it to fetch email (ie pull) every 15 mins so that's not far off from real time. It's also really easy to check at any time, as it looks for new mail every time you open up the email app.

I've got my work email pushed, and my personal email pulled and it all works really well.

Thanks, guys.  Seb, I don't pay extra for BB email, it's part of my data package with O2.

Quote from: Simon on Oct 04, 2009, 22:54:50
Thanks, guys.  Seb, I don't pay extra for BB email, it's part of my data package with O2.

The blackberry server push is in the price I believe.

I downloaded and played with redlaser this morning and was amazed at how good the app is. At home over wifi and with good light, it had no problem scanning a variety of bar codes and quickly returning results. Just needs testing out and about now.

What does the scan, Lance, the camera?

Yep :)

Thanks, I was beginning to wonder if they'd started building lasers into the things. :)

I'm sure there is an app for that too!  ;D

It will happen. :)

Well, phones used to have infrared before Bluetooth.

True, though not scanners. :)

Quote from: Lance on Oct 05, 2009, 09:07:17
I'm sure there is an app for that too!  ;D

Theres a sonar app to check distance, not sure how reliable it is, as its not something I needed.  ;D

Quote from: Gary on Oct 05, 2009, 00:38:38
The blackberry server push is in the price I believe.

Correct. :)

Would that be a blackcurrant cobbler?  :whistle:

:eyebrow:

 ;D

Better than a crumble, Seb, less mess.

You make a good point!

Only if you stick my head in a pencil sharpener. ;)

Quote from: Rik on Oct 05, 2009, 08:58:31
Thanks, I was beginning to wonder if they'd started building lasers into the things. :)

They have with Lightsaber Unleashed
http://themacbox.co.uk/2008/10/it-gets-better/

May the force be with you! :blush: :whistle:

I've just bought my daughter the IPod touch, she has 4 pages of apps already, just free ones though  - seems pretty good and keeps her amused and off my pc as she can surf at home on the network for facebook etc.

Well I used that redlaser app again today it works even dim areas very well. Belkin fastcat 10m 5e Ethernet  patch cable in grey, £5.98+ shipping came to £11 in all as I needed it tomorrow, from Amazon. PC world wanted £34.95 for it, how they justify the price bewildered me, I was asked what I was doing with the box and my iPhone, and I just said saving money, when he women looked at the prices on my phone she just said I'm so sorry and waked away looking uncomfortable after she said she cannot see them surviving as no one buys from there store any more.

Quote from: Myst on Oct 06, 2009, 19:46:23
I've just bought my daughter the IPod touch, she has 4 pages of apps already, just free ones though  - seems pretty good and keeps her amused and off my pc as she can surf at home on the network for facebook etc.

You have to pay for firmware updates on the iTouch I believe, so big version updates may be worth it. iPhone ones are free  :dunno:

I've just downloaded an app called thetrainline. Anyone who has ever used their website will be able to guess what it does, yep it does train timetables! It does them in quite a good way though, using gps to find your nearest station with simple and well laid out menus.

Quote from: Lance on Oct 19, 2009, 07:10:52
I've just downloaded an app called thetrainline. Anyone who has ever used their website will be able to guess what it does, yep it does train timetables! It does them in quite a good way though, using gps to find your nearest station with simple and well laid out menus.

:thumb: useful one Lance.

Quote from: Lance on Oct 19, 2009, 07:10:52
I've just downloaded an app called thetrainline. Anyone who has ever used their website will be able to guess what it does, yep it does train timetables! It does them in quite a good way though, using gps to find your nearest station with simple and well laid out menus.

I use the National Rail one.. its not cheap but i like the "live" view you get, see the little blue flashing dot move as the train moves :)

I refused to pay for something which is available on the web already though :)

National Rail did shut down a few apps before. Thats one reason why i went with them for. I didnt want an app that could stop working one day just because they got in a mood!

I think thetrainline app should be safe as they are a pretty big/well known site. :)

This isn't an app, but it may help you recover your phone if lost http://www.apple.com/mobileme/whats-new/

That's been available for quite a few months now, Glenn, but worth pointing out again. ;D

I have been playing with iSpy, its fun watching webcams from your bed on a cold night and seeing what's happening in Japan or on the streets of NY  ;D bit voyeuristic but fun

If you're bored you can watch a tiny bit of Wrexham where nothing much ever happens (unless the cafe it's pointed at is open :D)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northeast/webcams/pages/wrexham.shtml

Fascinating!  (http://pc-pals.com/pics/smileys/yawn.gif) ;D

Even at 9:01 there's nothing going on, on a Saturday night. 400 yards down the road there will be scantily clad ladies though.

MOVE THE CAMERA!

Quote from: Niall on Nov 14, 2009, 21:09:51
Even at 9:01 there's nothing going on, on a Saturday night. 400 yards down the road there will be scantily clad ladies though.

MOVE THE CAMERA!

You should get a job doing CCTV  ;)

NatWest are doing an app that enables you to do view your balance, get a mini statement and do some basic account maintenance with a new app. I have my iphone set so if someone enters the code wrong ten times to get into it, it will wipe all details so I activate that if I go out to be sure, but if I lost my phone they would have to guess your chosen pin number as well.

Great basic Adobe photo shop app to crop and adjust colours on pics you have got on your phone or you can use it to take one, basic but useful, you can adjust contrast saturation etc and best of all its free  :thumb:

I want an iphone :( I'm being suckered by pointless applications. Shame I'm with 3 and have 6 months left on my contract :(

3 do have them available, but only for high retention customers.

I didn't know that. Maybe I can blag them into giving me one. Not that there's anything wrong with my current Sony Ericsson C905. In fact I think it's ace. I think I get bored too easily ;D

Don't we all. ;)

Quote from: Niall on Dec 12, 2009, 17:20:47
I didn't know that. Maybe I can blag them into giving me one. Not that there's anything wrong with my current Sony Ericsson C905. In fact I think it's ace. I think I get bored too easily ;D

Hence the reason why the iPhone is so great - the apps keep it constantly interesting. :)

They don't regard £35/month as high retention though. One of the guys at work has a 'free' phone with them (Ericsson run Three's network) but even with a monthly spend on the account of £70+ they said no.

My phone is just used to make phone calls and a few texts  :red:

Same here, Glenn. I use a dongle and netbook if I want net access.

I use my phone for my hotmail account, browsing news sites, facebook, etc and the camera on it is really decent :)

I use my phone very much like Niall, Facebook, MySpace, browsing, Amazon (got an app for that) email etc not really worried about camera, my little Lumix works just fine and is small enough to fit in my top pocket. I try and consolidate devices now, the iPhone is great for my needs web wise, I have a great IM app (Beejive) also available for Blackberry, so I can use yahoo messenger, Windows Live messenger, AIM Google Talk, MySpace, and Facebook. Thats as much as I need, and I don't need a netbook, I simply don't travel. Having to have more than one PC or Mac updated would be just to much bother for me these days.

I've just had a nose on the "three" site and there's no sign of an iphone, or more bizarrely, my phone! Looking at O2 they want £44 a month and there's no mention of internet costs on the tariffs I just looked at. I sent 3 an email as it's just occurred to me that I've never had anything telling me the length of my contract (I imagine it's 18 months, but as it was a brand new phone at the time, it could be 24 months which means I have 11 months left), and queried the iphone and upgrading.

I doubt I'll get anywhere with it :D

It's not advertised, you have to ask for it

Quote from: Niall on Dec 13, 2009, 16:08:54
Looking at O2 they want £44 a month and there's no mention of internet costs on the tariffs I just looked at.

Are you referring to iPhone tariffs? If so, they all include unlimited data.

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 13, 2009, 22:38:42
Are you referring to iPhone tariffs? If so, they all include unlimited data.

My Traffic is £35 with unlimited Data. Not that I use it that much with O2's stunning 3G network  ::) I wish they would expand and sort that out, because there plans are pretty good, and on the whole I like O2, they also do give good incentives to keep you if you try to leave.

I'm right on the egde of 3G here.  In fact, I can get it at one end of the flat, but not the other!

Same here. The service does seem to have more holes in it than the maps would have us believe.

10/10/10, is the date 3/T-Mobile, hope to have their new coverage complete.

 :fingers:

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 14, 2009, 08:51:59
10/10/10, is the date 3/T-Mobile, hope to have their new coverage complete.

Is that for their offices?

The Guardian have put out a free news App, informative, you can personalise it and it has audio as well, and no damn adverts like Sky News or ITN.

Quote from: Gary on Dec 15, 2009, 18:13:32
Is that for their offices?

It's the live date for the whole 3g network, as far as I'm aware Gary, all 98% of the population.

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 15, 2009, 18:18:39
It's the live date for the whole 3g network, as far as I'm aware Gary, all 98% of the population.

But is T Mobile, Glenn  :eek4: They must be using extra big yoghurt pots and heavy duty string to achieve this  ;)

www.mbnl.co.uk is there combined company, to manage the building of the network. If I can, I'll take a picture of the current and purposed coverage maps, next time in their office.

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 15, 2009, 18:28:56
www.mbnl.co.uk is there combined company, to manage the building of the network. If I can, I'll take a picture of the current and purposed coverage maps, next time in their office.

I don't believe any networks coverage maps, statistics prove its there, but whether you can receive it is another matter  ;)

Quote from: Niall on Dec 13, 2009, 16:08:54
I've just had a nose on the "three" site and there's no sign of an iphone, or more bizarrely, my phone! Looking at O2 they want £44 a month and there's no mention of internet costs on the tariffs I just looked at. I sent 3 an email as it's just occurred to me that I've never had anything telling me the length of my contract (I imagine it's 18 months, but as it was a brand new phone at the time, it could be 24 months which means I have 11 months left), and queried the iphone and upgrading.

I doubt I'll get anywhere with it :D

And now "3" are phoning me on my mobile every day while I'm in work so I can't speak to them, asking me to phone them to "discuss it". All I wanted was a reply to the email I sent asking what contract length I've got and if I can have a phone. Why is everything made so damn difficult? :(

It's called life, Niall. :(

They just phoned me 5 minutes ago on my home number. They've confirmed I can upgrade on January 15th, but not to what. They also said they do stock the iphone but as it's a high (hmm, I've forgotten what they said now, but implied higher running costs anyway - for them), they couldn't tell me if I'd get it or not.

In all honesty, if I can't get the iphone I probably won't upgrade to anything as I only want it for the gimmicks on it, to keep me amused on my breaks in work ;D

 ;D

One more for the Big Boys' Toys club.

High retention customers, Niall?

The trouble is, I like the 8mp camera on my phone. It's just the lack of applications that bugs me, along with the very short battery life. It's better since I upgraded the firmware and software the other day, but not by much. If you use the internet, and play with wifi/bluetooth you'll have to recharge it by the time you get home from work!

I might go with one of the alternative options http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/07/11/round_up_iphone_rivals/page5.html

It's a bit of a minefield, and there isn't really a phone that incorporates everything I want.

Personally, I don't believe anything compares to the iPhone, not because the iPhone is technically advanced (it's not), but because of the iPhone OS, app store, and iTunes integration.

That and the fact you're a Mac fanboy, Seb.  ;) :out: :hide: ;D

I like a phone, and a pocket camera, no phone can ever take pictures as good say a Cannon Ixus or Panasonic Lumix, and since both can fit in your jacket pocket, have the best of both worlds, as I see it a phone cam is for a quick pic, say you dinked your car, you photo a document, things like that, then you can store or email, now a camera, that takes real photos and will give you that shot that you wanted, when the phone will always dissapoint, phone cams no matter how many megapix cannot have the lens and CCD technology of a true digital camera.

I agree. I think phone-cams are ideal for the traffic dinks and the "it's use the phone or have no picture at all" moments, but otherwise, use a real camera.

Quote from: Rik on Dec 18, 2009, 09:33:06
I agree. I think phone-cams are ideal for the traffic dinks and the "it's use the phone or have no picture at all" moments, but otherwise, use a real camera.

Thats the way I see it, so that should broaden the horizen of phone you want, go buy what you would like and need, not by its camera. Also an 8Mo cam could take bad pics anyway compared with a 5mp with a better lens and a CCD rather than cmos sensor, people have to realise its not the number that counts.

That's what I keep telling Sue, it's not size, but quality, that matters.  :whistle:

Quote from: Rik on Dec 18, 2009, 09:38:04
That's what I keep telling Sue, it's not size, but quality, that matters.  :whistle:

:rofl:

Quote from: Rik on Dec 18, 2009, 09:23:29
That and the fact you're a Mac fanboy, Seb.  ;) :out: :hide: ;D

:buttkick: ;D

 ;D

Quote from: Gary on Dec 18, 2009, 09:30:54
I like a phone, and a pocket camera, no phone can ever take pictures as good say a Cannon Ixus or Panasonic Lumix, and since both can fit in your jacket pocket, have the best of both worlds, as I see it a phone cam is for a quick pic, say you dinked your car, you photo a document, things like that, then you can store or email, now a camera, that takes real photos and will give you that shot that you wanted, when the phone will always dissapoint, phone cams no matter how many megapix cannot have the lens and CCD technology of a true digital camera.

I used to have a camera and phone separately so I could concentrate on buying something that was best for each department. Unfortunately I don't have the camera anymore and can't really afford to get a new slim phone. My Canon 30D won't fit in my pocket either ;D

http://www.itunes12daysofchristmas.co.uk/

One free tune for 12 days, starting today. Just get the free iPhone app. :)

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 26, 2009, 15:23:13
http://www.itunes12daysofchristmas.co.uk/

One free tune for 12 days, starting today. Just get the free iPhone app. :)

I find it hard to buy tunes, I generally buy albums tbh, got three yesterday  ;D

IAC, will I like any of the stuff on offer?

Today was Snow Patrol, and I've passed. ;D

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 26, 2009, 20:11:45
Today was Snow Patrol, and I've passed. ;D

But you could be trapped until they pass by again now Sebby, and its cold out there at night

Today's is even worse.

I quite like today's!

 :argh: ;D

New mobile me gallery app for iphone and itouch details here. http://www.apple.com/mobileme/features/gallery.html

Apple has released OS 3.1.3 updates for iPhone and iPod Touch, available via iTunes.

Details of update here

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013

Thanks on my way :thumb:

My iphone was delivered today. Sadly the usual happened; parcel force didn't deliver because no one was in, and apparently now won't leave deliveries at the sorting office. God only knows when/how/if I'll get it.

Good luck with that! :whistle:

Quote from: Niall on Feb 02, 2010, 20:32:11
My iphone was delivered today. Sadly the usual happened; parcel force didn't deliver because no one was in, and apparently now won't leave deliveries at the sorting office. God only knows when/how/if I'll get it.

If you have got a tracking number I think you can rearrange the delivery via their web site  :thumb:

Quote from: lozcart on Feb 02, 2010, 20:52:15
If you have got a tracking number I think you can rearrange the delivery via their web site  :thumb:

Just sent them an email. I just got the auto reply stating they'll deal with my enquiry in 2 days. Great!

Not updating my iPhone.. if it was a patch and not the full 300megs then maybe i would!

Quote from: psp83 on Feb 02, 2010, 21:38:35
Not updating my iPhone.. if it was a patch and not the full 300megs then maybe i would!

It has several security patches that stop nastys roaming your iPhone, tbh I would, its better to be safe than sorry it did not take long to do and all seems to run fine.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013

I've updated mine fine as well. Hopefully it will the stop th problem I had with reported battery life.

I was finding that if it was left plugged in for a couple of hours or so after finishing it's charge, it would drop straight away to 97% when I unplugged it. 

:fingers:

not updating mine as I'm having trouble with iTunes on Win 7 64bit. So don't want to run the risk iTunes c*cking up half way through and messing my phone up.

I use windows 7 64 bit with no problems fortunately!

Quote from: Lance on Feb 03, 2010, 15:10:28
I use windows 7 64 bit with no problems fortunately!

Mine was fine up until new years eve and iTunes suddenly decided not to like my windows 7.. I've tried all the usuall stuff, uninstall all apple programs, remove there hidden folders, clean reg etc. Still does not want to work correctly..

I created another user account, installed it and it works fine for that account, so i guess something is corrupted on this account. Planning to do a reformat anyways.

I got my iphone yesterday, I would have posted about it and the apps but I was busy being a MASSIVE NERD! ;D

After I downloaded the wrong version of itunes, because I'm a tard, I downloaded the 64 bit version for Vista and installed it with no problems although it does take a fair while to install itself, which surprised me.

I begrudgingly installed itunes as you have no choice in the matter, and straight away I was irritated by the fact I had to add my bank details in order to browse the store (may not actually be the case, but it didn't offer me a choice not to).

That was where the frustration ended. Everything after this was an absolute breeze, and I can honestly say I'd recommend this phone to anyone for ease of use. On installing it via itunes (which I thought was a strange way to do it, but hey ho) I liked the way it pulled my email info from my PC so I can now check my IDnet newsletters and bills from a random field :D I can't see a way of adding hotmail though, which it would have done if I'd installed itunes on my laptop as that still holds all the settings :( Still if there isn't an app or way of doing it, I can go to the webpage so it's not a total loss.

The other thing I liked was the sheer volume of apps! There's pretty much something for everyone in there, and some are so unbelievably bad I wonder how they can charge £0.59p for them; don't Apple monitor these apps? Still, there are some hilarious ones like the X-ray photo one. Have a look on the itunes store at that, at the people that have bought it and complain it doesn't work. Oh how I laughed!

One app that I saw that the nerd in me instantly adored was Find me (I think it was called that anyway) which is basically for when you're in an area you're not familiar with and you're meeting someone you can send a gps position via google maps to someone so they know where you are! That's ace ;D

So far the only apps I've bought are Battleships (spent two hours playing that!) and Red Dwarf app (I told you I was a nerd!), but I've got a load of really good free apps. Google earth, a weather one, twitter, facebook, TV Guide, Direct gov travel news, BBC Reader, ebay, flashlight, Flickr and about 10 others including some games. Wordsearch, tic tac toe, connect 4 solitaire to name a few.

As for the browser, Safari, that seems extremely good on the phone. Minimalistic and does what it says on the tin...erm safaris? :D

The ONE thing I'd say against the phone itself is the battery life. I played Battleships last night and it ate half of my battery in 2 hours. That being said, I'm not disappointed as I was playing a game which is bound to hammer a battery. The only other gripe I can think of at the moment is the fact it doesn't come with a cover or a stand for your desk. That seems like a massive oversight considering how easy it is to damage the screen. My cat fwapped the phone across the dining room this morning, off the dinner table which pleased me no end!

You should know, cats don't like their 5 a day, only meat  ;D

Shame you can't carry a spare battery, Niall. :(

What about this iPhone Charging Dock (http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8-iPhone-Black-Desktop-Charging/dp/B002Y2M8FC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265311417&sr=8-1) from Amazon, Niall?

I'm going to have a nose about in a bit for just that sort of thing. Ideally I need a longer cable too as my PC has 4 or 6 usb slots at the rear of the PC, behind the desk, so it's a bit of a stretch. I'd like to be able to use it when it's connected!

One other thing about apps, the Facebook one is so fast it's untrue. On my PC and laptop, on various browsers, it takes ages to update. On my iphone I'm getting updates almost 2 minutes before they're coming up in my browser!

I agree the OS on the iphone is far superior than anything else I've come across.

I'm not sure if it's the browser or o/s. I think it may just be the cut down version of Facebook. There are no adverts or anything, and you've got a separate page for each thing with it, so that probably helps a hell of a lot.

I forgot to mention, the camera is pants. It's like one from 4 years ago!

Glad you like the iPhone, Niall. Then again, how could anyone not? :)

Quote from: Niall on Feb 04, 2010, 20:44:49
I'm not sure if it's the browser or o/s. I think it may just be the cut down version of Facebook. There are no adverts or anything, and you've got a separate page for each thing with it, so that probably helps a hell of a lot.

There's a Facebook app, you know?

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 04, 2010, 23:01:24
Glad you like the iPhone, Niall. Then again, how could anyone not? :)

:whistle:

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 04, 2010, 23:02:01
There's a Facebook app, you know?

And its free  ;D

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 04, 2010, 23:02:01
There's a Facebook app, you know?

Indeedy, that's what I'm using. I actually browse Facebook on my iphone now, it's so much quicker than viewing it through your PC :D

Battery life is shocking though. On my C905 it was constantly connected to the 3g network, checking emails etc, but the iphone seems to do the same with about a 300% increase in power consumption. Still, the plus points are still outweighing the negatives and I'm super dooper happy with it ;D

Oh there's a hangman RSS game too, which is a great idea. It pulls the words from the latest news headlines across the globe, so you've got something other than the same old dull word game. It's a nice little idea that :)

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 04, 2010, 23:01:24
Glad you like the iPhone, Niall. Then again, how could anyone not? :)

I imagine it's not to everyone's taste, especially if you're after something like a Blackberry.

I have an HTC HD2 as well as my BlackBerry Storm, and the battery life on the HD2 is also shocking.  2 hours connected to Wi-Fi kills 50% of the battery, just in stand by!  I have to charge my BlackBerry every night, but at least it does usually last the day, unless I've been making lots of calls.

Quote from: Niall on Feb 06, 2010, 12:18:59
Battery life is shocking though. On my C905 it was constantly connected to the 3g network, checking emails etc, but the iphone seems to do the same with about a 300% increase in power consumption. Still, the plus points are still outweighing the negatives and I'm super dooper happy with it ;D

You'll find that a lot of that is down to that fact that you're using it more than you normally would because it's new and exciting. Also make sure you have the recent 3.1.3 software update.

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 06, 2010, 17:40:55
You'll find that a lot of that is down to that fact that you're using it more than you normally would because it's new and exciting. Also make sure you have the recent 3.1.3 software update.

I get about two and a half days standbye on mine if I dont hammer the wifi and apps which you tend to do less as time goes on and you just get the base ones you like. 3.1.3 did help the battery meter show the correct rate now though which helps.

I'm not using it as much as I did my other phone. With the C905 I was always taking photos with it, but I think the way the iphone is set up, it's constantly using the 3g where on my C905 it would only connect when an application asked.

I'm still not sure what all this pushing malarky is about though ;D

It's where emails are pushed to your phone by the server, rather than being pulled from the server, i.e. the message arrives in real-time, rather than at the scheduled check interval. To take advantage of push, you need a MobileMe account, a MS Exchange account, or a Google Apps account.

Quote from: Niall on Feb 07, 2010, 12:59:05
I'm not using it as much as I did my other phone. With the C905 I was always taking photos with it, but I think the way the iphone is set up, it's constantly using the 3g where on my C905 it would only connect when an application asked.

I'm still not sure what all this pushing malarky is about though ;D

Push uses battery life quite hard as does 3G, I am in a low 3G area so I turn it off unless I go out and use my home router, certain applications will push information to your phone, like Beejive will push msn messages to your iPhone when you close the app down so you dont miss out on a message. Have a fiddle and find the settings best suited to you, also screen brightness will eat battery, saying that I have mine on auto which seems fine for my needs.

Also what Sebby said, but I think MobileMe is a bit of a waste of money, but we all need different things.

On my 3G, I have push email on, but 3G off since I find O2's 3G coverage poor. My battery isn't bad at all, lasting almost 2 days.

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 07, 2010, 13:10:01
On my 3G, I have push email on, but 3G off since I find O2's 3G coverage poor. My battery isn't bad at all, lasting almost 2 days.

I just check my email by hand Sebby and have push off for, except for Beejive but since im pretty much at home 24/7 i dont need to have it pushed, but I get good battery life it got better after a few charge cycles as well from new, I let it go down to 10% before I recharge, and once a month let it turn itself off then recharge overnight. Battery is fine  ;D

Quote from: Rik on Feb 04, 2010, 18:50:44
Shame you can't carry a spare battery, Niall. :(

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TeckNet-1900mAH-External-Battery-Classic/dp/B001B214II/ref=pd_cp_ce_3

Apparently you can. I think I'll bookmark this for next payday. That and the Dangermouse box set I desperately need :D

Opera have submitted there browser to the app store today.. hopefully apple will allow it..

Quick vid here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpTCS3g-cBY

It does seem alot quicker. 5 pages to 1 safari page!  :eek4:

Thanks Paul we await with baited breath.

That's a pretty impressive demo.

I have to say, I'm a little suspicious about that demo. If I load a page, it loads as quickly as the demo shows that Opera does. As for the loading other pages, I'd like to see a clearer demo as it gave the impression they're hiding loading speeds by opening other things on top. That along with the fact those pages could be cached ones refreshing, and we'd never know from that demo.

I never load more than one page at a time when I'm browsing anyway, unless I'm at home doing multiple things. You can do that in Safari anyway, but in a slightly different way.

Overall I'd say I wouldn't use that unless they show a clearer demo. If it's free I'll give it a go though.

As I understand it,its quicker as some of the pages are  coming from Opera's internet file cache where ever that's located,perhaps there is one in this country?

I never used Opera for Series 60, the N95 browser was good enough, I think I am happy with Safari a few pages faster does not really worry me, tbh but it would be good for it to accepted.

Found a great app (pay for) called Instapaper here is what it does.

Save web pages for later offline reading, optimized for readability on your iPhone or iPod touch's screen.

Great for long articles and blog posts that you find during the day and would like to read, but don't have the time when you find them. Save with Instapaper, then read later.

Browse the Editor's Picks for more stories to read when you haven't had time to find any.

PRO FEATURES:

- Folders
- Automatic updates
- Save your position
- Dictionary lookups
- Tilt scrolling, pagination
- Adjustable fonts and text sizes
- Dark mode for night reading
- Send to Tumblr and Twitter

Its a great way of reading stuff in a great format, I have ElReg as one folder with automatic updates, if I see something on TV and want to know what it is I can google it on my phone, save it with the app and read it later, the auto tilt scroll is really handy as well.

I'm sure there must be some Conservative Party supporters on iDNetters  ;D   and, wondered if those with an iPhone have seen the Party's iPhone App.  

If they have, before they use and install it they may want to have a look at this article regarding the DPA. (http://www.thismuchiknow.co.uk/?p=312)  Not noticed if NewLabour or the LibDems have produced a similar iApp, but quite possibly the same caveats would apply regarding the use of personal data.  

Welcome to modern election campaigning....     :shake:

If that isn't covered by the DPA, the legislation is wrong. If I had a friend called Peter, he'd be an ex-friend.

I'd apply reasonable force to Peters jaw area.

Delivered over a short period? ;)

Opera browser for iPhone has been accepted by apple. Should see it in the app store soon.

Its actually in the app store now

(http://psp83.co.uk/pics/screenshots/idnetters.jpg)

Its a little slow at loading the app but pages are quicker at loading.

Better start charging that battery, Paul. ;)

Hehe,

Its in the dock already  ;D

How do you grab the screenshot, aamoi?

You have to press the power button at the top and home key on the front at the same time, then open the device with windows explorer and navigate to the folder "iPhone\Internal Storage\DCIM\100APPLE" folder location might be different on other models thou

Thanks, Paul, just curious. Presumably it will only ever store a single image?

No, you can take as many as you want, currently I have about 6 on my phone from other sites I'm doing.

Thanks. :)

Thanks for the Opera info Paul ,I've installed it but not noticing much if any performance improvement over Safari yet.

Quote from: Steve on Apr 13, 2010, 18:35:33
Thanks for the Opera info Paul ,I've installed it but not noticing much if any performance improvement over Safari yet.

You using WIFI or 3G ?

I notice a speed improvement on 3G but not wireless.

It was on wireless at home Paul not tried it on 3G yet

Android on the iPhone http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/04/22/android_iphone/

I been experimenting with several iPhone/iPad apps recently. The first one of note is Instapaper more details @ http://www.instapaper.com/ and app details @ http://www.instapaper.com/iphone You install the read later bookmarklet in your browser preferably in the bookmarks tool bar and when you come across a webpage that you want to view at another time just click 'read later'.

The app and basic service is free, you can pay a small fee for extra functionality and storage space if you wish. This saved data is then viewable by loading up the app on the iPad or iPhone or if you've not got either just log into your account on the website. I 'Read Later' about 5 sports web pages this am and looked at them later this afternoon when I had time. These saved articles are also still available to view offline on the iPhone/iPad and iPod Touch

The Atomic web browser is another alternative to mobile Safari on the iPad/phone/touch I've been using it recently obviously the tabs are a big plus for me.

http://atomicwebbrowser.com/

Features

Full Screen Mode
Private Mode
Passcode Lock
Ad Block Filters
Unlimited Tabs
Save page for offline viewing
Long Press to open a link in a new or background tab
Editable search engines
In page search
Share page with Facebook or Twitter
Identify Browser as IE, Firefox, or Desktop Safari
Adjust font size
Rotation Lock
Themes
Page Source Viewer
URL Suggestion
Save image

The BBC News app is out for the iPhone and iPad

The BBC have come out?  :o ;D

I think there a similar one for other platforms.  As far as I can see, it's nothing more that a glorified bookmark, but I haven't actually tried it.

Here's a good one Dragon dictate is out!

It's free,should make emails easier possibly?
http://www.dragonmobileapps.co.uk/

On the desktop, Dragon could never understand me.

Was you wearing a flame proof suit?

Doesn't everyone?  ;)

To be honest having had a quick trial it wasn't too bad ,I suppose being free always helps. I can imagine twits would find it useful

Plenty of them about...  :whistle:

Over 106m of them.

Wow, I'm surprised so many have 'come out'. ;D

VLC should hopefully be available for the iPad next week

VLC for iPad is out and free to install.

But not to use?

Sorry, yes free to use.

Thanks, Steve, you had me going there for a minute. :)

Cool. I've got myself an iPad today and might try out vlc :)

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad now available for download via iTunes.

The Apple discussion forum is a tad busy tonight with 4.2 issues, I think I'll wait for the dust to settle I don't fancy a leap into the unknown.

I still haven't updated my iPhone 4 to 4.1. I'm very wary especially as the phone seems to perform as intended. I'm not sure whether to do it or leave well alone.

I'm definitely waiting awhile, for instance there's a couple of posts from people who've lost exchange mail server connectivity on the iPad although Apple will  allow you to downgrade for a short period of time there are other ways of going back to a previous version if you follow the correct steps prior to applying the upgrade .There are various utilities that will save the required data to allow you to restore a previous version. Google SHSH and blobs

I'm SHSH'ed and blobbed!  ;D

Then I hope you're not the nominated driver :laugh:

Updated here, big list of security holes in webkit plugged, thats a good reason to update, lots of small fixes for annoying little things, so far very impressed.

Any new features, Gary?

Air print is there now from the photo app as well , new sms tones, updated security with some bugs that could get your phone get abused badly. Notes app will allow a selection of three different fonts, you can now also  search for words or phrases in web pages within Safari. In page texts searches use the search box in the top right of the screen, with in page results appearing below the usual search engine results. you can also flick through matching words or phrases, which are highlighted yellow. The bug in the lock screen has been sorted and alarms seem to now function as they should. Also where as the Calender did not update the the latest time and day when it was in multitasking mode when it was shut, it now does. Seems a good update for me so far.

Is the new sms tones only for iPhone4?

Quote from: psp83 on Nov 23, 2010, 07:53:41
Is the new sms tones only for iPhone4?

yes but you are not missing out on anything, also there is a find my iphone app for free to download now so you can find it if you loose it or even remote wipe it your computer or even another iphone/iPad etc not sure if that's on the 3GS.

Skype 3 is out, with Video calling now from iPhone to PC or Mac, Linux or another iPhone etc for free. Less battery intensive than previous versions, seems to work well for most, as always it may be buggy now and then for a new release, but for free its a great app. As always cheap calls etc, and video works over 3G even though some networks may terminate your sim if you do use it like that, O2 say they will, as you are not allowed to use it on their Network  ::) WiFi is fine though. Not as good as Facetime which runs at 30fps but Skypes 15 fps is good enough

Sky+ app is free and very useful, it gives a listing of what's on sky and allows you to set your sky Hd/+ box to record from your handset, useful if you are away.

 ;D ;D ;D  No honestly it really is true  the iPOPE app is here , run along to iTunes to start your daily confessional and track your sins ...........

  Catholic church gives blessing to iPhone app (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12391129)

QuoteThe Catholic Church has approved an iPhone app that helps guide worshippers through confession.

The Confession program has gone on sale through iTunes for £1.19 ($1.99).

Described as "the perfect aid for every penitent", it offers users tips and guidelines to help them with the sacrament.

Now senior church officials in both the UK and US have given it their seal of approval, in what is thought to be a first.

The app takes users through the sacrament - in which Catholics admit their wrongdoings - and allows them to keep track of their sins.

I saw that story. I'm waiting for the MkII version with a virtual confessional. ;D

BBC iPlayer comes to iPhone and iPod Touch on Thursday 8th December

http://9to5mac.com/2011/12/06/bbc-iplayer-app-coming-to-iphone-and-ipod-touch-thursday-december-8/

 :yeay: :yeay: :yeay: :yeay: :yeay: :yeay:

What makes me slightly nervous is statements that this is an adaptation of the global iPlayer iPad App which is a VOD subscription service for non UK countries. I sincerely hope the UK is not missing out but that wouldn't make too much sense as we in the UK already get the free BBC iPayer iPad App.

No sign of it today for UK users , the global user version is out. :rant2:

:sigh:

Perhaps it got blown off course?  :)

It's out - BBC iPlayer for iPhone and iPad.

 :thumb:

Quote from: Steve on Dec 13, 2011, 21:40:56
It's out - BBC iPlayer for iPhone and iPad.

There go the networks. ;D

Got it.  Nothing I want to watch.  :laugh:

I sometimes feel the same when looking through DigiGuide.

OnLive the US company which provides streamed PC games in the UK has in the US developed a cloud service to bring a live windows desktop and an Office suite to the iPad however no UK release date has been identified yet there are also suggestions of an Android application. Internet connectivity needs to be in the order of 1.5-2 Mbps.

http://desktop.onlive.com/overview

Can't see why anyone would want a Windows desktop on an iPad.  :dunno:

:music: For auld lang syne :music: ;D

:)x

"from the 2009 Christmas episode of EastEnders." Huh?

Are you lost, Ben?  ;D

IOS5.1 is out today if you can find it.

I thought I already had it!  :dunno:

5.01 you should have

Downloading 5.1 now

Yes, I just checked.  It's refusing an OTA upgrade, saying there's a server error.  ::)

Busy possibly

I expect so.  I'll try it later.  Probably best to do it through iTunes anyway, to get a backup first. 

Mine seems to have updated ok

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

- Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
- Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
- Camera shortcut now always visible on Lock Screen for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
- Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
- Redesigned Camera app for iPad
- Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers
- Audio for TV programs and films on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer
- Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30-second rewind for iPad
- Addresses bugs affecting battery life
- Fixes and issue that occasionally caused audio to drop for outgoing calls

Mine updated ota fine, doing it via iTunes downloads the whole os not just the updated parts I believe.

I think your probably correct as the download was quick.

Downloading via iTunes is taking 31 minutes!  Is there any benefit in upgrading via iTunes, rather than OTA?

I guess we don't know yet whether the OTA patched version will have any issues compared with the complete download via iTunes

Quote from: Steve on Mar 07, 2012, 21:39:07
I guess we don't know yet whether the OTA patched version will have any issues compared with the complete download via iTunes

I updated to 5.0.1 OTA with no issue so heres hoping 5.1 is ok. I see it as the iPhone is now designed to do this and it does save bandwidth as well.

OTA upgrade wouldn't work, but upgrade via iTunes seem to be fine.

I've done both updates OTA and so far fine.

Quote from: Simon on Mar 07, 2012, 22:17:11
OTA upgrade wouldn't work, but upgrade via iTunes seem to be fine.

I think that may have been server related Simon, mine updated pretty quickly OTA, but I did make a backup first.  :fingers: Not sure about the new camera opening method in the lock screen though, I might see if I can disable that.

Is anyone else having trouble connecting to the Internet with wifi since the upgrade?  I'm getting the wifi symbol, but unless I'm right next to the router, I'm getting, "Safari cannot open the webpage because it is not connected to the Internet".  I can connect to the router with no problem, and 3G is fine too, better, in fact.   Just seems that wifi now has an issue.  :(

I see the option to switch off 3G has returned.  :thumb:

I just wish they would make other things, such as the lock screen camera button (as Gary mentioned), and the Newsstand app an option, rather than an irremovable fixture. 

Quote from: Simon on Mar 08, 2012, 00:39:06
Is anyone else having trouble connecting to the Internet with wifi since the upgrade?  I'm getting the wifi symbol, but unless I'm right next to the router, I'm getting, "Safari cannot open the webpage because it is not connected to the Internet".  I can connect to the router with no problem, and 3G is fine too, better, in fact.   Just seems that wifi now has an issue.  :(

I've been getting that since the update before last. When it does occur, I have to reboot the phone. It does it with 3G as well as wifi. Sometimes it just loses the will to connect to anything. Oh, that's on the 4S by the way.

Both me and my daughter have had that happen a few of times after various updates. Rebooting both phones and the router usually seems to cure it.

That's what I've done, and it's OK for now...

 :fingers:

It doesn't happen often. I'd say that I see it, maybe once a fortnight, if that.

I rebooted mine for the first time this week since December (or November) when my 4S was replaced due to kernal crashes and phone turning off (new phone solved that) its always connected fine so far if a little slow to do so sometimes.

I rebooted mine as I received an MMS from O2 ( immediately 5.1 was installed)with some different MMS data settings than what I was using , strangely they worked.

Quote from: Steve on Mar 09, 2012, 09:50:21
I rebooted mine as I received an MMS from O2 ( immediately 5.1 was installed)with some different MMS data settings than what I was using , strangely they worked.

I didnt get any new settings from O2 Hmmm then again not tried to send a mms.

Quote from: Steve on Mar 09, 2012, 09:50:21
I rebooted mine as I received an MMS from O2 ( immediately 5.1 was installed)with some different MMS data settings than what I was using , strangely they worked.

Are you paygo Steve? I sent a mms tonight on stock settings over 2G and it worked fine, you can send pics up to 2MB to phones that will support that.

No pay monthly with iPhone data tariff the only change was to the MMS proxy . Perhaps my original setting was  wrong. Now it's  82.132.254.1:8080 can't recall what it was before.

Quote from: Steve on Mar 09, 2012, 23:47:19
No pay monthly with iPhone data tariff the only change was to the MMS proxy . Perhaps my original setting was  wrong. Now it's  82.132.254.1:8080 can't recall what it was before.

Mine is 193.113.200.195:8080 and it works as well Im on O2 the same as you (well mines simplicity iPhone tariff) but I had no update to network settings.  :dunno:

Slightly off topic. Does anyone use their Apps for shopping? Like the Tesco apps etc?

Yes.  Amazon and eBay, mainly.  Have used the Tesco one but I've had bad experiences with their home shopping service, so I don't use them any more.

Hmmm. Are there any apps that are for use while your shopping? Are they successfully or any use, or just gimmicks?

Not an iPhone app, but I'm sure there is something like it, I use Colornote for shopping lists https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note&hl=en

What do you mean, like a barcode scanner, Ben?

Yep. That kind of thing.

There's loads of barcode scanners in the App Store, but not sure what they all do.

I use Red Laser which scans the bar code and then pulls up prices online. Quick way to see if something is reasonably priced.

I just got my daughter to download that app and now she's going through the entire house telling us how much money we waste ;D

Great. :D
What about things like OCR scanners (text readers)?
Do they work well?

Puffin web browser free will play some of the flash content videos on iOS devices, not all I admit but I've just had a browse through BBC sport and it's not done too bad a job.

Quote from: Lance on Mar 17, 2012, 23:16:17
I use Red Laser which scans the bar code and then pulls up prices online. Quick way to see if something is reasonably priced.

Have you seen the terms and conditions for Red Laser, Lance. It allows third parties from what I remember access to your device ID Location etc, it was great till it was bought out, when I saw the new T & C's I ditched it.  :(

Data Collection and Use. When you use this Application, we may collect and store some or all of the following, for the purpose of providing you a mobile eBay user experience:

    Device sign-on data (including device ID)
    Location data
    Your preferred language, currency, and country site
    Information about how you interact with the Application and eBay's site(s)
    Data provided by you hereunder or generated in connection with the Application
    Images uploaded by you for identification

Mine's just gone. 

Quote from: Simon on May 23, 2012, 12:05:25
Mine's just gone. 

That app was useful, but for me those terms were a no go  :(

Although, effectively, probably fairly benign. 

Quote from: Simon on May 23, 2012, 12:41:31
Although, effectively, probably fairly benign. 

Maybe, but the old App never did this, there is no need for ebay to need my device ID, to many apps already give away to much of your privacy anyway.

Do app developers need to get them re-approved by Apple, I wonder?  I agree, Gary, there seems no need for eBay to have that information, but I'm not sure what personal data a phone ID contains.  Could they, technically, access contacts, etc, from it?  :dunno:

Quote from: Simon on May 23, 2012, 14:09:20
Do app developers need to get them re-approved by Apple, I wonder?  I agree, Gary, there seems no need for eBay to have that information, but I'm not sure what personal data a phone ID contains.  Could they, technically, access contacts, etc, from it?  :dunno:

I'm not sure Simon, all I do know is it seems wrong for what the app is and many others thought the same thing, and that sets alarm bells off in a world where privacy is hard to find unless you are a complete Luddite, which is some ways may not be a bad thing...

Not quite sure why its a problem anyone knowing you were in Tescos on a Friday evening.

Quote from: pctech on May 23, 2012, 19:00:18
Not quite sure why its a problem anyone knowing you were in Tescos on a Friday evening.

Who wants Ebay to know you don't have a social life ;)

Quote from: pctech on May 23, 2012, 19:00:18
Not quite sure why its a problem anyone knowing you were in Tescos on a Friday evening.

But what if you were in Ann Summers?  :)x

Never met her!

 ;D

I can't say I'm too worried. I wouldn't say the information is going to give eBay anything useful.

I've got bigger things in life to worry about then letting eBay know what I was thinking of buying and where.

Quote from: Lance on May 23, 2012, 22:49:12
I can't say I'm too worried. I wouldn't say the information is going to give eBay anything useful.

I've got bigger things in life to worry about then letting eBay know what I was thinking of buying and where.

Sadly I tend to think that's how privacy gets eroded, people just think its ok to have data collected about them after all its only a small amount here and there and it seems unimportant, but all this info gives a hell of a lot of information about you when put together, and also makes it harder to get back to a place when we have control of what is monitored in our lives as we surrendered it bit by bit because we didn't really notice, or care. Each to their own though.  :-\

I think the desire for privacy and using a mobile phone are incompatible wishes. Much of what we do in our daily lives can and is being monitored.

Quote from: pctech on May 23, 2012, 19:00:18
Not quite sure why its a problem anyone knowing you were in Tescos on a Friday evening.

I went to Tesco the other weekend at about midnight. I have a video on my iphone of my mate skipping at high speed down the aisle ;D

 ;D

IOS 6.0.1

Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
   • Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
   • Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
   • Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
   • Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
   • Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
   • Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
   • Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

I wonder if it fixes an issue I've found with my car handsfree?  If a call comes in while the iPhone is connected to the aux socket to listen to music, the music cuts out, as it should, but will then not come back on after the call has finished.  This also happens if I try to use Siri, as that also cuts out the music to use handsfree.  Not sure if it's an issue with the car stereo, or the phone. 

Quote from: Simon on Nov 01, 2012, 22:04:45
I wonder if it fixes an issue I've found with my car handsfree?  If a call comes in while the iPhone is connected to the aux socket to listen to music, the music cuts out, as it should, but will then not come back on after the call has finished.  This also happens if I try to use Siri, as that also cuts out the music to use handsfree.  Not sure if it's an issue with the car stereo, or the phone. 

I'm not having that issue with the Ford Focus (2012 model) we have, Simon. Then again I can play music over bluetooth while some cars have lost that ability, maybe there will be updates to car firmware/bluetooth firmware soon, I know there is one for Fords that you could download and install last year via usb, or go to your Ford dealer so I assume this may be true this year. Hopefully 6.1 will sort out more bugs, also with Forstall gone maybe Ives at the helm of human interface design will give us something new next year.  ::)

Mine is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, Gary, but only the basic version, which doesn't have a USB input.  It worked fine when I first had it, but then developed the issue intermittently.  I'm now wondering if it coincided with iOS 6.0?

Quote from: Simon on Nov 02, 2012, 08:28:31
Mine is a 2012 Ford Galaxy, Gary, but only the basic version, which doesn't have a USB input.  It worked fine when I first had it, but then developed the issue intermittently.  I'm now wondering if it coincided with iOS 6.0?

Sounds like it, Simon. Maybe worth checking the Ford forums to see if there is an update out for it? I know Ford released one for problems with iOS 5

Will do, thanks Gary.  Incidentally, mine doesn't support Bluetooth Audio Streaming either, so it's the aux socket or nothing.   

Quote from: Simon on Nov 02, 2012, 09:02:39
Will do, thanks Gary.  Incidentally, mine doesn't support Bluetooth Audio Streaming either, so it's the aux socket or nothing.   

We have the Ford/Sony player in the Focus which supports bluetooth audio. Its a Titanium Model so maybe that's why but I thought it was standard on all Ford models now  :-\

Quote from: Simon on Nov 02, 2012, 09:02:39
Will do, thanks Gary.  Incidentally, mine doesn't support Bluetooth Audio Streaming either, so it's the aux socket or nothing.   

Not sure if this will help, Simon. http://www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com/downloadsUpdates

Thanks, Gary, but that only seems to apply if you have Bluetooth and USB.  Mine doesn't have USB.  It's the bog standard Ford audio unit. 

USB is the only available update method so your stuck on that head unit.

The dealer maybe able to update the head unit via the OBD II port

That's if an update is available.  I get the feeling this is the sort of issue that each side will blame the other for, and therefore won't get resolved.  There's nothing on the Ford forums that I can see that relates directly to the issue I'm having.

Nokia App released for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id577430143?mt=8&affId=1860684

Well, that was soon uninstalled!  ;D

That good. :eyebrow:

The reviews say it all, and they're right.  ;)

If you want decent satnav, get a satnav they have always been better than any phone really. My old Nokia's turn by turn would show us driving though fields sometime (we weren't)   ;D

I've got tomtom on my iPhone - best of both worlds :)

Quote from: Lance on Nov 21, 2012, 08:32:49
I've got tomtom on my iPhone - best of both worlds :)

Ironically TomTom helped with iOS 6 Mapping. I still think a dedicated SatNav is actually better though as thats all its meant to be, like HiFi separates each unit designed for one purpose alone, which seems to always function better than a multi-purpose one.

I'm enjoying playing with the Fingerpaint app on my iPad Mini. Anyone else tried it? It's not productive, just for fun.