I still can't believe they launched the iPhone 5 without NFC. I almost wonder if they had planned it and took it out. Basically murders all utility of passbook. Also having to install apps to be able to use things is bullshit. I don't want a ton of useless retailer specific apps.
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Ken Masters
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I see the potential in it, but there should be hundreds of stores supporting it not just a handful, and until that happens only a few will find it useful
I also find that idiotic and simply baffling
Necromanti
Member
This is what kills it for me, and probably why I won't ever use it.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Except there are a number of ways to get passes into passbook without using an app, including getting them from websites and email.
You can't do anything in the app without a compatible app installed unless I missed something.
You missed something. Compatible apps are optional and up to the retailer. Tickets/passes/cards can be sent as attachments.
How does that work? I'm not able to find any specifics via Google. Can I manually add stuff to Passbook myself?
If you buy a ticket to a MLB game, for example, they email you the pass. You don't have to have the app.
You can make your own passes, but it may or may not be supported by the retailer.
http://passsource.com/
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The Autumn Wind
Just a heads-up to you and everyone else, the latest update to Red Laser added this option and it works great. It also lists any sales or deals those retailers are currently offering.
Cool, thanks.
chrisisawesome
Member
Love passbook. Just bought my tickets to Skyfall and its so simple and easy. No need to remember to print out the E-tickets.
Passbook is iPhone only. Wouldn't even make sense on iPad, for obvious reasons.
less obvious now with the ipad mini that can fit in a coat pocket.
that said, I still think it'll remain iPhone only for a while
Yeah, I guess. Even with the mini it would still be an awkward experience, I would think.
Passbook saves me the extra step of swiping to the next page and opening the Starbucks app. Same thing with the Cineplex app in addition to tapping the SCENE card icon.
For anyone who wants to make their own Passbook card, there's People's Card. It also lets you customize it by adding an icon and an image in the middle. I personally prefer something more official from retailers/providers themselves, but I'm sure there's some who would love to make their own here.
For anyone who wants to make their own Passbook card, there's People's Card. It also lets you customize it by adding an icon and an image in the middle. I personally prefer something more official from retailers/providers themselves, but I'm sure there's some who would love to make their own here.
probably. But , as we all know...
... people won't care
Damn. You got me there. Lol.
Ken Masters
Banned
probably. But , as we all know...
... people won't care
let them be, who cares if they use an iPad in public to take pics? I don't use one but trend to make fun of those that do is boring
it's a light hearted jab. To be clear: I'm not hating on anyone. I honestly don't care nor would I stop anyone from using an ipad for such purposes. Just a joke.
badcrumble
Member
Passbook is going to become huge the moment that Square integrates with it.
A joke? The dude with the pink iPad case is a boss.
Necromanti
Member
Woah, didn't know this existed. Nothing pertinent came up when I tried to find more info on Google. Thanks.
A shame I can't seem to add Groupons like with LivingSocial, though.
probably. But , as we all know...
... people won't care
Seriously though, thats crazy looking.
criesofthepast
Member
Anyone's iMessages down?
I think mine is too. It's falling back to SMS I think.
criesofthepast
Member
argh. itunes 11 delayed till end of november!
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/30/itunes-11-delayed-will-arrive-by-end-of-november/
it better be awesome when it hits
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/10/30/itunes-11-delayed-will-arrive-by-end-of-november/
it better be awesome when it hits
brotkasten
Member
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Yeah, I saw people all over NYC doing that last year. I had never seen that being done anywhere else.
Am I crazy? I updated to iOS6, after putting it off for weeks (because of the maps), and I'm finding that I actually don't mind them that much. I like the interface better, and I like the direction system much, much better. But all in all, it doesn't seem that different. I live in Los Angeles though, so I guess my area would be heavily serviced. The only thing I don't really like is that sometimes street names randomly disappear. Other than that I guess I was afraid of nothing.
fierrotlepou
Member
My app store doesn't seem to work. The only thing that works is updating apps. Anyone else have this problem?
They've been continuously rolling out improvements to specific map issues. At this point as long as you aren't someone who used transit or biking directions it probably is fine in most areas.
Technosteve
Banned
probably. But , as we all know...
... people won't care
i was at a funeral people had ipads to take pictures....
my imessage is also down, and fuck itunes. Fuck you Apple your nothing but B players now.
badcrumble
Member
Yep. Apple's got work to do.
nhlducks35
Member
The thing I hate about Siri is tapping the button to finish speaking. I want it to be hands free.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Which google app?
EDIT: NM...holy SHIT. FU Forstall...I may switch to an Android phone next year.
EDIT: NM...holy SHIT. FU Forstall...I may switch to an Android phone next year.
Oh shit.
It's beautiful.
Downloaded the update earlier today but decided to try it after reading these posts.
Siri is a joke because it's so slow.
As tempting as Google Now is, I can't switch. I've spent far too much on iOS apps and am far too invested with things like iTunes Match, iMessage and Facetime. I just hope Apple can drastically up their game. Maps, constant Match outages and a slow Siri are annoying.
Edit: actually, I wouldn't even consider switching until Google completely overhaul their ugly as hell UI. Google Now is amazing but the Android UI is downright awful in my opinion. So messy and non uniform
Downloaded the update earlier today but decided to try it after reading these posts.
Siri is a joke because it's so slow.
As tempting as Google Now is, I can't switch. I've spent far too much on iOS apps and am far too invested with things like iTunes Match, iMessage and Facetime. I just hope Apple can drastically up their game. Maps, constant Match outages and a slow Siri are annoying.
Edit: actually, I wouldn't even consider switching until Google completely overhaul their ugly as hell UI. Google Now is amazing but the Android UI is downright awful in my opinion. So messy and non uniform
Old maps didn't have bike directions. You had to use the web app.
That is really, really impressive.
Haha.
No.
Not even close. Today, months after launch, Apple finally seems to have got the last of the London underground stations on their maps.
The most obvious piece of data in London has taken this long to get right. The vast majority of POI data is still completely wrong. I suspect nobody, in the entire world, not even the people who coded the damn thing, understand the principles by which things disappear and reappear given the zoom level.
It is fundamentally broken, not "fine".