CrossEyed
Footballguy
Ok, that may cause me to reconsider. I'm grandfathered right now. What's the easiest way to find my monthly data usage?
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jhib
Footballguy
Well, that certainly muddies things up even more for when I'm eligible for an upgrade in February. The option to sell my 4 and almost break even on a new 5 doesn't sound so good anymore.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
hmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable". 
goonsquad
Think different.
The downside is that AT&T is only allowing FaceTime over cellular for their 'Shared Plan' customers. So if you are grandfathered into unlimited data on AT&T, you can't use FaceTime over cellular. They are making you switch out to shared data.
AcerFC
Footballguy
You can look at the att app. I havent looked in a long time but I think it has monthly usage. Ill check now
Did you download the right file? I have downloaded and updated iPad 3 and iphone 4s with no problemshmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
goonsquad
Think different.
You don't need an AT&T app, they will text you your usage right from the iPhone's Settings menu:SETTINGS/PHONE/AT&T SERVICES/VIEW MY DATA...
the moops
Footballguy
Did you download the correct file? GSM vs CDMA?hmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
AcerFC
Footballguy
Cant seem to find the history, but it does give you what you have done this month. I am 8 days into my billing cycle and I am at 202.83 mb. I dont know how much I use on any given month because I am unlimited but its always nice to have the option with young kids so I can stream my slingbox when Im not on wifi
AcerFC
Footballguy
cool. There is so much that this phone does that I am unaware of. And I have never even jailbroken it
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Yup, downloaded iPhone 4 (GSM)iOS 6 GM for my iPhone 4 on AT&T. Just checked the file properties, it is has 0 bytes as its size. I guess that could be a problem.Did you download the right file? I have downloaded and updated iPad 3 and iphone 4s with no problemshmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
Agreed. Don't recall calling it a travesty. I pointed out that the Schiller comment was disingenuous.1. Why would sync be an issue. I haven't had a phone that couldn't wirless sync in a long time. Pretty sure my sons iPhone does that also. So I don't see this as an issue at all.2. I have yet met a serious traveler that doesn't have multiple cables. People that use it day to day that I know have the one charger by the nightstand. Once again something that is not an issue. If you travel once a year the pad would not be an issue.Take a look here.Inductive charging includes adding a small coil just inside the back of the phone's case. It's not extremely thick but it's likely to add a good 10-15% to the thickness of the i5 or S3. In addition I'm unaware of it's compatibility with the aluminum backplates used in iPhones.
Inductive charging isstill in it's infancy and is not without issues. Heat due to inefficiency is one starting point. You think people whined about their iPad's getting hot...wait till their phones get that temp. Also it's wasteful (80-85% efficient at best right now)... not something a "Green" company like Apple wants to align themselves with just yet.
And finally... I can all but guarantee you that Apple won't get involved until the phone can "pair" with the charging mat to sync wirelessly as well. No sense in just charging your phone if you're not syncing your data as well.
Regards to the mat... it's up to you... I guess you can carry a small charger the size of a small pair of in-ear headphones.... or carry that same item but connected to a mousepad-esque type sheet for you to set your phone on. Me.. I'd rather just take the extra 0.5 seconds to slip a plug into the phone ... particularly given the other issues with the tech right now.
In a year or two I'm SURE they will have efficiency up.... the charging stations will be smaller, and will also sync the phones... and I'm sure costs will come down and the in-phone electronics will be smaller as well. THEN you'll see Apple getting in bed with the tech. No sense in doing so beforehand though if it's not really 100% ready.
IMO nitpicking over an immature tech that pretty much no phone has right now is a bit silly. But that's just my take.
3. Seems like size wouldn't be as big a deal I would take the 0.03 increase in size for it.
I'm sure apple is waiting to see what the market is and will follow up with inductive charging once it has been worked out. They have already filed a patent for an inductive charger at this point.I just realized arguing with a wall is silly.
You're right. It's a travesty. It should have had inductive charging.
servers are swamped. I had to download the iphone version twice to get it to download. ipad download was slow, but easier.Yup, downloaded iPhone 4 (GSM)iOS 6 GM for my iPhone 4 on AT&T. Just checked the file properties, it is has 0 bytes as its size. I guess that could be a problem.Did you download the right file? I have downloaded and updated iPad 3 and iphone 4s with no problemshmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Ok, just got off the phone with Verizon. Basically, unlimited data is going away. We'll lose it the next time we upgrade either phone unless we pay the unsubsidized amount. But he also checked my data and there's only been one month that I've gone over 2GB this year. So I should be good just switching to the 2GB plan. Or we could go to the unlimited talk/text and share a 4GB pool and it would cost us an additional $30/month. But with my new ministry position, I figure to be using a lt more cell minutes in the future, so that might make the most sense anyway.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Ok, I thought it appeared on my desktop awfully fast for the download. I'll keep trying. Thanks.servers are swamped. I had to download the iphone version twice to get it to download. ipad download was slow, but easier.Yup, downloaded iPhone 4 (GSM)iOS 6 GM for my iPhone 4 on AT&T. Just checked the file properties, it is has 0 bytes as its size. I guess that could be a problem.Did you download the right file? I have downloaded and updated iPad 3 and iphone 4s with no problemshmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Is your phone jailbroken? I was getting that message until I restored my phone back to factory settings. You're going to lose your jailbreak anyway.hmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
Billy Bats
Footballguy
No, the file was just appearing on my desktop as finished and not fully downloaded, or at all. It's going now, the file is growing in size little by little.thanks for all the help peeps.Is your phone jailbroken? I was getting that message until I restored my phone back to factory settings. You're going to lose your jailbreak anyway.hmmm, installed itunes 10.7 and still not able to download ios6. Getting same error: "The iPhone xxxiPhone could not be updated becuase the firmware is not compatable".
the moops
Footballguy
I think you could always go back to 5 and rejailbreak, right?
CrossEyed
Footballguy
I suppose I could, but I'd rather not, and probably wouldn't bother with the hassle of switching back and forth.
Ned
Footballguy
Just make a backup before you upgrade. If you don't like it, restore it.
so i'm grandfathered in for the at&t plan but my problem is I get no reception at work. The early termination fees are $325 if I break the contract a day after I get 5 but that would still make more sense than buying it without a carrier from apple tonight. I don't understand why sprint offers the phone at 3 am tonight for new customers while verizon does not. Sprint is only 3g right?
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Insoxicated
That's pretty much ANY new phone these days, dude. The galaxy S3 starts at $600 as well. This has been covered..oh....about 300 times in the last 10 pages I think.
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Insoxicated
my gift to you guys...
OS6 For iPhone 4s
I gotta think my server is more reliable than theirs....
For obvious reasons please don't pass this around. If bandwidth gets crazy from a leak I'm pulling the file down.
OS6 For iPhone 4s
I gotta think my server is more reliable than theirs....
For obvious reasons please don't pass this around. If bandwidth gets crazy from a leak I'm pulling the file down.
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tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Sprint couldn't technically "waive" my eligibility upgrade time (I'm not eligible until 10/1), but they are running an "Upgrade now" program that allows folks who are close to their upgrade date to upgrade early.
iPhone5's for me and the wife will be ordered tomorrow AM.
iPhone5's for me and the wife will be ordered tomorrow AM.
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Insoxicated
A lot of them are OS6 specific. The 3D mode on Apple MAps is much nicer than anything I'd seen on Google Maps.
Google Maps seemed like they just mapped the overhead imagery on a topographic elevated surface.
Apple Maps is actually fully 3D. You can look under bridges... signs that jut out will actually obscure stuff sometimes but not others...
It's pretty impressive. (not all areas have that sort of distortion. I think lighting was off the day they scanned beale street downtown. Other parts are much clearer.
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Bill Brasky
Footballguy
you are the guy I want to talk to. I'm planning on getting the slingbox and using it frequently with the 4g but not sure if it's even worth it with the limited data. any help you can give me on how much data it uses to do slingbox per hour?
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Insoxicated
I like the panorama camera and love that you can now subscribe to podcasts.
I had been using the DMD panoramic app. It was alright but I very much prefer the "Sweep" approach with the new iOS6 camera. LIke how it gives you a guide to keep it level and tells you when you're going to fast or so. Resolution is spectacular (Huge file). Eager to see the overall image quality on the new iPhone 5 cameras with it's improved sensors.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Got one for an iPad 3 wifi? Looks like betaio crashed.
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Insoxicated
HERE is a good example of the new 3D mode of iOS 6's Maps App
(Be sure to maximize the image in your browser so you can see the detail)
I picked cowboys stadium because it's readily identifiable. It also has those spires jutting out so you can see the actual 3D mode vs just mapping an overhead graphic onto a raised "Floor".
Each image is rotated around and zoomed in a slightly different manner to provide a taste of what this is like. It's not just major landmarks either. You can fly around through any non-rural area. Was just flying down the streets of rome outside the vatican. This seems even more powerful than google earth with regards to detail.
The crispness and level of zoom on this app is just insane. If something like this existed before I simply didn't realize it.
(Be sure to maximize the image in your browser so you can see the detail)
I picked cowboys stadium because it's readily identifiable. It also has those spires jutting out so you can see the actual 3D mode vs just mapping an overhead graphic onto a raised "Floor".
Each image is rotated around and zoomed in a slightly different manner to provide a taste of what this is like. It's not just major landmarks either. You can fly around through any non-rural area. Was just flying down the streets of rome outside the vatican. This seems even more powerful than google earth with regards to detail.
The crispness and level of zoom on this app is just insane. If something like this existed before I simply didn't realize it.
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Insoxicated
Sorry nope..I don't own an iPad 3.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Yea, us iPhone 4 users are #### outta luck.I have iOS6 on my iphone 4. None of these things you guys are talking about show up.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Seems like this would've been name ios5.2 or something if iPhone 5 wasn't coming out. Doesn't seem like too many new or improved features.
No. 16
Footballguy
If you'll be streaming video often you'll easy through 2 gb easily. If I stream Pandora everyday on my drive to work about 1hour, 4 times a week I have to watch my data.
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Insoxicated
says the iphone 4 user who is missing out on all the good stuffSeems like this would've been name ios5.2 or something if iPhone 5 wasn't coming out. Doesn't seem like too many new or improved features.
charvik
Footballguy
ETA: any chance this is staying up for 24 more hours? Need to grab it from home tonight.
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Billy Bats
Footballguy
says the iphone 4 user who is missing out on all the good stuffSeems like this would've been name ios5.2 or something if iPhone 5 wasn't coming out. Doesn't seem like too many new or improved features.
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
####. about how much data would you estimate you go through in an hour of video? edit, apparently 1 hour = 0.5 GB. :(is there a carrier out there with unlimited that's worth it? are there any real options left or is it you just have to pay?
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adonis
Footballguy
Is this the full release or a final beta?
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Insoxicated
This is "Gold Master".... the final full release.
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adonis
Footballguy
Beautiful. THanks! Downloading now.
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