nhlducks35
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iOS 6 |OT| New Maps? googy pls
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Solideliquid
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Anyone try ibooks on the iPhone 5? How do I get the app to display a book with the page edges showing?
Alright, I'll do.
By the way, Apple Maps were reason I missed an appointment this week. Seriously, I were driving at this road when it told me to turn right at a street I'm not allowed to enter, so as I passed by, it told me to turn left (instead of right this time) which was extremely weird. And it send me around places and to streets I weren't allowed enter etc. And no public transportation planning, which was the most used feature of my iPhone for years.
This sucks. =(
Mac safari does the same thing. It's irritating. It is failing to account for image heights before calculating the offset height. I think it started with Safari 6 on Mac.
It's under "theme", but it's an iPad-only option as far as I know.
lol wow
Gary Whitta
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First Passbook transaction at Starbucks - GREAT SUCCESS
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Out if curiosity, how is maps now for you guys? Not that I previously noticed any awful mistakes here in Chicago, but all the minor stuff has already been fixed. Wondering about other places.
Marty Chinn
Member
Wouldn't that be major? It seems like it's the minor stuff that will take time to iron out.
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I never notice any big major mistakes in Chicago. The few mistakes I did notice, like calling the Willis Tower by its old name (Sears tower) has been fixed. I'm just curious as to other people's experiences since they are obviously updating the maps.
Marty Chinn
Member
It seems like the recent fixes that people are noticing are the major landmarks. Willis Tower would classify as a major mistake in my book.
In Montreal, I noticed that more POI items are shown on the map now than two weeks ago. however, incorrect items I flagged (and I assume others have flagged) are still not present (some of my old schools, for example) and there are still typos for several subway stations that were flagged but have not been fixed.
So it looks like that, at least for this region, Apple is tweaking displayed info but have not yet tackled errors in the database.
LyleLanley
Banned
They're definitely updating maps.
Need more passbook support in the UK. Well, *any* passbook support in the UK.
My wife has tons of different loyalty cards etc that would be perfect to put in passbook.
It should also expand to somehow handle 'buy 10 coffees get the next one free cards, perhaps having some way of receiving virtual stamps to update the card
My wife has tons of different loyalty cards etc that would be perfect to put in passbook.
It should also expand to somehow handle 'buy 10 coffees get the next one free cards, perhaps having some way of receiving virtual stamps to update the card
I really get the feeling passbook isn't going to take off here...
IHaveCandy
Banned
Can flyover be used in junction with turn by turn navigation?
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
That's a pretty big difference. When were these two screenshots taken?They're definitely updating maps.
LyleLanley
Banned
Not sure of the exact dates, but here's the article on MacRumors. http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/05/apples-3d-maps-and-imagery-seeing-incremental-improvements/
Edit:
Based on the forum posts linked to in that article it looks like Apple has been adding 3D to the standard view as well, although I haven't seen any of it on my phone yet.
Double Edit:
Of course as soon as I say that it starts working on my phone.
LyleLanley
Banned
Some of the detail in fly over is pretty impressive.
nhlducks35
Member
Man, now I see why Apple maps sucks so much
Is there any way I can just send these pictures to Apple, or do I have to individually report a problem for each building?
Apple Maps:
Google Maps:
Is there any way I can just send these pictures to Apple, or do I have to individually report a problem for each building?
My problem with 3d in standard view is that it fades out unless you are zoomed in very close, would like 3D standard at further zoom distances.
Fwiw I have had 3D in standard view since day 1. You just don't see it at typical zoom levels
If you really need them, iOS 6 isn't going to help. Don't expect them to reappear and wait without taking any action in the meantime
Your options are to use google maps webapp, a third party routing app that apple maps will toss you off to, or get an android phone with google transit data built in.
Honestly using the web app is almost as good as the old maps besides the seamless integration. More people need to start using it
layzie1989
Member
I need directions from the structure on atherton and palo verde to FA4 god dammit!!
Nothing has changed or been fixed. Still just as bad as they were at release.
just FYI, those names of the buildings exist because your university supplied Google with all that information. It was nothing google actually did. Your university would need to supply Apple with the same data for it to be as detailed
Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage 
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
Auron_Kale
Member
After using Passbook for my airline ticket nearly two weeks ago, I can't wait for more airlines to start supporting it. So much easier than carrying a physical boarding pass as all I do is place the phone on the scanner and hand over my ID. No muss or fuss.
Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
Deserves to. iOS really...really needs (i.e could do with) those features in his mock up.
Good Job Bob
Member
I'm looking forward to a future where the phone has essentially replaced my entire wallet. I know there are thousands of hurdles to get there, but it would be beautiful.
they should add the shortcuts for Bluetooth, brightness, wifi, mobile data, etc at the same screen used for Spotlight. Or just allow us to change the settings there directly. Just need to press twice on the homebutton to reach those settings.
Maybe even allow us to put some mini widgets there. And when we use spotlight for search they fade away and give room for search results.
Maybe even allow us to put some mini widgets there. And when we use spotlight for search they fade away and give room for search results.
You could do that before though (depending on the airline). Passbook just makes it more organized and comfortable.
Auron_Kale
Member
Seriously... It was one of the most liberating feelings when using it at the airport. Even the people behind me looked envious when I was done in a couple of seconds while it took them nearly a minute or so to go through.
Now StubHub needs to get their ass in on using Passbook as well as more airlines.
That's the thing though. I don't want just 1-2 airlines - I want all of them using it since I don't have any loyalties to what airlines I use.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
Member
Now it will never happen.Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
AstroNut325
Member
Just... LOL!
Good Job Bob
Member
Edit:
Marty Chinn
Member
Pretty much.
Good Job Bob
Member
You do realize that that's just one of the stock answers Siri says when you ask it to tell you a joke, right?
I'm sure s/he does, but you got to admit, it's pretty apropos.
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
Rah, Sentry is on the from page of the Verge!