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iOS 6 |OT| New Maps? googy pls
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victreeb3l
Member
Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
grats, this is great
*sigh*
Jayayess1190
Member
And sentry is banned when it happens too :lol
Looks good man. I think overall the iOS app switcher needs to be simplified. If it is not one of the last 8 apps used it should be purged from the app list, the OS can still save the state and allow the app to run as it currently does, but swiping through multiple pages has no advantage to the user.
If they keep the app icon in the app switcher I would like to see them show the last eight apps on ONE page of the app switcher and that's it, no multiple pages for quick changing apps.
Looks good man. I think overall the iOS app switcher needs to be simplified. If it is not one of the last 8 apps used it should be purged from the app list, the OS can still save the state and allow the app to run as it currently does, but swiping through multiple pages has no advantage to the user.
If they keep the app icon in the app switcher I would like to see them show the last eight apps on ONE page of the app switcher and that's it, no multiple pages for quick changing apps.
Doesn't make it unfunny.
And when playing around with it she'll more so say something along the lines of "I'm not funny" instead of "I forgot the punch line".
Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
Sweet.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Something up with the store and stuff? My iPad wont connect to the iTunes Store on any Internet connection. I also keep getting a log in screen pop up box that goes to a 404 page (similar to day 1 on the iPhone 5 before apple fixed it)...
Sentry made it to the Verge frontpage
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/4/3451322/rethinking-the-app-switcher-for-the-iphone-5-mockups
Swag!
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
anonymous_abc
Member
I couldn't disagree more,
I used the air france app a few weeks ago when I was flying and it was cumbersome to always dig out your iPhone, unlock it, open app, go to the boarding pass and then hold it under the scanner...
and if you where too slow the screen would go back into power save mode before it had scanned -.-
mescalineeyes
Banned
So you couldn't disagree more that Passbook is awesome but you never actually used Passbook?
Well guess what, Passbook doesn't do any of the things you just described.
For something as big as airline tickets, I'd be hesitant. But for my Starbucks card, movie ticket, rewards cards, and such? I'm down. I wish Apple would let us import our own cards officially. I currently have one card in Passbook (my SCENE points card), and Starbucks Canada has yet to update to support Passbook. Once I get it filled up, I'm sure it'll be more used.
PassSource is cool to test things out, and that's about it.
PassSource is cool to test things out, and that's about it.
Auron_Kale
Member
But... I didn't have to do any of that.
The pass features a notification on the lock scree - which then goes directly to the pass & barcode. The scanner was a standalone item and all I did was place my phone onto the glass and let it sit there while the TSA employee looked at my ID as my boarding pass info displayed on a screen in front of the agent.
I boarded from SFO to JFK and back. No problems.
Doesn't PassBook override all brightness/power settings specifically to allow scanners to work better?
Auron_Kale
Member
No funny looks as the scanner was right in front of the security agent. Agents looked pretty impressed with it actually and other passengers looked jelly lol.
I think for the agent, it's a bit easier to deal with since it's kinda hands-off? Considering I'm one of those people who will stick the boarding in their mouths as I try to retrieve my wallet to get my ID, it's definitely less gross lol.
Yep, that's exactly what happened with my pass. Didn't change any of my settings and my pass was scanned with ease.
anonymous_abc
Member
well i haven't been able to test passbook with anything as its support in Europe is minimal at the moment.
I was talking in general that i thought using the phone was cumbersome, if passbook really makes it better I will try it.
Nice.
I had a lady freak out and asked me how I was able to put my SCENE card on my phone while I was lining up for popcorn (had the app open). It's honestly so much more convenient opening the app and having places just scan it off your phone.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
They should be used to it, boarding passes on phone screens aren't new. Well, not in Australia anyway.
Auron_Kale
Member
Yep agreed. Not having to take out your wallet for simple things like Starbucks or having a concert/airplane ticket on your phone at all times... I need more companies supporting this feature.
Canadian =\
We only just started printing plastic bills. Australia pls
Even better if Apple comes out with an update that lets us enter cards manually. Or even just a tool to do it.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
It's normally us behind the curve
Doesn't the lock screen switch off after a couple of seconds? Does passbook keep the lock screen lit up all the time?
As for sentry's UI suggestions, I like all of them except for the brightness one. I like that too, but it is suggesting changing the functionality of a page (from volume to brightness, adding settings shortcuts). The other screens he's focusing on improving the visual representation of existing screens. So it seems a bit of a mixed message to me.
mescalineeyes
Banned
I will never understand why people do this. It's Gorilla Glass (2) for christ's sake.
Isn't the S2 Gorilla Glass? Shit has scratches on it. I don't like it.
I thought the way it worked is that when it detects you're in a location where you'd need a certain pass, it'll show up on the lock screen as a notification. You then need to slide that to unlock the phone and it'll automatically take you to the correct pass in Passbook.
I doesn't show the actual pass on the lock screen, not does it turn the screen on and put it at maximum brightness while at the lock screen.
Auron_Kale
Member
Again, you get a notification on the lock screen and slide to unlock to get the pass. At that point, you get the pass and any low brightness setting is overridden as well as any auto-lock settings. It will stay on for as long as the scanner needs to scan it.
Only time the phone locked up was when my cousin was showing one of the desk attendants my pass so that she could upgrade my seat, due to inactivity (since it wasn't being scanned) so there is a time limit of sorts.
Other than that instance, the phone never locked until I locked it myself.
mescalineeyes
Banned
A dev just contacted me regarding Sentry's mockups.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
A dev just contacted me regarding Sentry's mockups.
Sentry (and YOU!) does what Apple don't.
And sentry is banned when it happens too :lol
Looks good man. I think overall the iOS app switcher needs to be simplified. If it is not one of the last 8 apps used it should be purged from the app list, the OS can still save the state and allow the app to run as it currently does, but swiping through multiple pages has no advantage to the user.
If they keep the app icon in the app switcher I would like to see them show the last eight apps on ONE page of the app switcher and that's it, no multiple pages for quick changing apps.
That would make it impossible to kill an app that had crashed if it wasn't in the last eight you used. Especially if it subsequently wouldn't restart.
No, that would be pretty bad.
My dream patch notes for iOS 7:
Notifications
- You can now remove individual notifications in the Notification Center, as opposed to before when you could only remove entire apps. Swipe to the right on the targeted notification, just like you remove anything else in the OS.
- On the lockscreen, if you have an app that sends you alot of notifications, it can list them in a more archived way, instead of showing the app icon and title over and over again. Saves space.
Safari
- The omnibar from Safari on Mac, includes the Google search
- Sitename and URL combined into the same space, the searchbar. Sitename appears by default, tapping on it switches to the URL so you can edit. This saves space so you can see more of the websites, but at the same time all the functionality of the previous bar remains.
- Gestures. When fully zoomed out on a website you can swipe from left to right to switch between tabs. Swipe down (on the page, not top of the screen) to refresh page.
Do Not Disturb
- Attach to a Calendar, so that when an event in that calendar appears, DND turns on.
- Attach a place, using geofencing. For example your office. When arriving at the destination, DND turns on.
Other
- Newsstand folder is now removable, and redownloadable through the App Store
Notifications
- You can now remove individual notifications in the Notification Center, as opposed to before when you could only remove entire apps. Swipe to the right on the targeted notification, just like you remove anything else in the OS.
- On the lockscreen, if you have an app that sends you alot of notifications, it can list them in a more archived way, instead of showing the app icon and title over and over again. Saves space.
Safari
- The omnibar from Safari on Mac, includes the Google search
- Sitename and URL combined into the same space, the searchbar. Sitename appears by default, tapping on it switches to the URL so you can edit. This saves space so you can see more of the websites, but at the same time all the functionality of the previous bar remains.
- Gestures. When fully zoomed out on a website you can swipe from left to right to switch between tabs. Swipe down (on the page, not top of the screen) to refresh page.
Do Not Disturb
- Attach to a Calendar, so that when an event in that calendar appears, DND turns on.
- Attach a place, using geofencing. For example your office. When arriving at the destination, DND turns on.
Other
- Newsstand folder is now removable, and redownloadable through the App Store
whatsinaname
Member
I use airline apps and have been using electronic boarding passes for the last 2 years on my iPhone 4 with a screen protector and never had a problem getting it recognized. Never had to deal with an airport that didn't have the reader either. (Though my travel is usually limited to larger cities).
LyleLanley
Banned
No fun allowed!
nhlducks35
Member
That would be a pretty sad iOS 7 release. Why not 6.1?
Neverender
Member
My screen has a scratch on it already. I hate using screen protectors, but yeah it's not scratch proof.
TheGreatDivide
Banned
I wish I could mark emails as read from the notification centre without having to actually read them. I had some jailbreak app that let me and it, with sbsettings, is the main thing I miss.
Barbacoatl
Banned
Great to see sentry's mockups getting exposure, sometimes I question Forstall's ability. It's fine to spend as many resources for iLife on the iphone, which is great, but some of the shorcomings of the basic os are embarrassing at this point. Priorities apple!
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
I'd like a way to access spotlight from any screen, the way it is now, it's a bit of a hassle to get to it unless you are on the main apps screen.
mescalineeyes
Banned
uhh... you know that icon serves a very specific function, right? Try dragging it to the right.
What the?! I never knew that. How was I supposed to know that! Huh.
Yep, one of iOS 5's best additions. Thank you Forstall.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Not sure if this belongs in the iPhone or iOS thread...But I don't have an iPhone 5, so I'm going to bank on this one.
Both me and my fiancee have an older iPhone (her a 4, me a 4s). The past few days, the internet on both of our phones (and a bunch of folks in my office) has been loading REALLY slow when not on wifi. Like, the point where pages just time-out. Any idea what's going on? Tried restarting, closing all apps and only opening the browser, checking for updates, etc.
Both me and my fiancee have an older iPhone (her a 4, me a 4s). The past few days, the internet on both of our phones (and a bunch of folks in my office) has been loading REALLY slow when not on wifi. Like, the point where pages just time-out. Any idea what's going on? Tried restarting, closing all apps and only opening the browser, checking for updates, etc.
mescalineeyes
Banned
have you maybe used app all your data for this month? They tend to throttle it once you do...
Particle Physicist
between a quark and a baryon
Just used passbook for a flight, everything was smooth and easy.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
No, not even close. I barely use my phone off wifi, but at work, I'm on data, and that's where it's slow.
I know, but there's nothing inherent to it being an icon that allows it to do that. They could simply make a more subtle box appear when you swipe, or something.