Oh yea and that.
Completely idiotic. How people sat around and agreed that it was good is beyond me.
It just blows my mind how things like this got through.
At least it's not all awful.
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Completely idiotic. How people sat around and agreed that it was good is beyond me.
It just blows my mind how things like this got through.
At least it's not all awful.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
And to think Apple bought a company just to re-design the App Store and everyone hates it. 
Well the theme is nice.And to think Apple bought a company just to re-design the App Store and everyone hates it.
Whoa so you're saying that iOS6 maps app shows incorrect side streets and dead-ends until I'm at the 'correct' zoom level unlike the iOS5 maps app from before? And I can't turn off the business data? WTF
FWIW:Google Maps on Android are already vector based. Google Maps on Android can hide search data layers as the user desires. So I guess Google Maps on Android is the perfect map right now.
Playing around with the maps app... Clicked the bus (transit) icon and then the " route" button. It directed me to the App Store for transit apps.
There's one called "TransitTimes+"... it's $2.99 and the recent reviewers said that it integrated with the maps app. The few reviews have said that it's very detailed.
Anyone tried it? I wouldn't really try it nor use the feature really. Just wondering.
Edit: Also I think I might be in the minority in this thread when it comes to the new App Store and iTunes design. I like it.
There's one called "TransitTimes+"... it's $2.99 and the recent reviewers said that it integrated with the maps app. The few reviews have said that it's very detailed.
Anyone tried it? I wouldn't really try it nor use the feature really. Just wondering.
Edit: Also I think I might be in the minority in this thread when it comes to the new App Store and iTunes design. I like it.
Good Job Bob
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That wasn't already obvious?
TheChewyWaffles
Member
A shitload of the music I bought from the iTunes store is not on my device, but when I got to play the songs the music app acts like it's there but then skips over it really fast to the next song because it's not really there. Re-downloading doesn't work because the itunes app also thinks it's there. Ugh.
Apparently it's not obvious to people who have only used iPhones and are still wanking over vector maps.
We should change your tag to 'cantankerous cartographer'.
I second this for Germany. It's not super bad but I have already seen an incredible amount of wrong set pins and closed businesses. Biggest mistake so far: Airport Tempelhof is still displayed as airport and not park. It's been closed for several years now.
Eaten By A Grue
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I like it as well. The pervious design was horrible. Even though some may not like it, I do not think the new design did not make things anything worse.
Try reviewing your account/billing details. You probably haven't accepted the new Terms of Use (which normally pops up the first time you input your password).
All they had to do was freshen up the graphics. They went with a Netflix on the desktop experience and it's terrible for usability.
megashock5
Member
I'm just surprised that there are so few options for Passbook. I know it just launched, but Starbucks was in all of the marketing shots and they're not listed yet. Very odd.
Oh well, I'll just keep the Starbucks app for the time being.
Add me to the list that likes the new App Store better. Too many bugs right now though; cant go to Purchased or Genius section on iPhone 4S without it crashing and the "More Reviews..." Button seems to completely not work on either the iPhone or iPad.
travisbickle
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Google didn't invent vector maps mate, stop being a dick.
I was explaining why the two images were different, and what vector maps allow engineers to do over and above tiled bmp.
That's what I said didn't I? I did not know about mapsGL but yeah vector maps are the future now that we have desktops/mobiles that are capable of displaying them.
I assume you think vector maps are shit, because you've been slagging off iOS6s implementation of them?
KennyLinder
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I can't believe nobody else is having Notes issues, my iPhone refuses to see iCloud notes made on either iPad or the iCloud site. There is something fucked up somewhere.
Can anyone with both iPad and iPhone, both on iOS6 check something for us?
- Firstly are your notes syncing between both devices?
- I didn't have mobileme or anything like that, I turned Notes syncing on last night with iOS6
- On iPad it asked me to create an @icloud.com email address. It then created a new email account in Mail
- On iPhone, I turned Notes syncing on and it didn't ask me. There is no mail account for my new account. I tried to create one, but the iPhone said it was already there (which it isn't)
- If I make a note on iPad, it shows up on the iCloud website, and viceversa. Nothing on iPhone at all.
Any ideas?
Can anyone with both iPad and iPhone, both on iOS6 check something for us?
- Firstly are your notes syncing between both devices?
- I didn't have mobileme or anything like that, I turned Notes syncing on last night with iOS6
- On iPad it asked me to create an @icloud.com email address. It then created a new email account in Mail
- On iPhone, I turned Notes syncing on and it didn't ask me. There is no mail account for my new account. I tried to create one, but the iPhone said it was already there (which it isn't)
- If I make a note on iPad, it shows up on the iCloud website, and viceversa. Nothing on iPhone at all.
Any ideas?
The Google map is the accurate one. I hope Apple get enough shit for this that they give you the option to set Google as default whenever that gets released.
It keeps fucking up like that. It constantly changes. It's just a mess up I'm guessing.
Would be nice to have the new theme and old design though.
Nicktendo86
Member
Well updated my 4G iPod this morning, not a lot more I can add.
The new app store is a mess, scrolling sideways is jerky and borderline unusable.
Hate inconsistancy, I like the new music design but the play/skip buttons are still the old design if you double clock the home button.
Maps is pretty much broken. I just had a look at my work, the building layouts are completely wrong, it looks like the old layout before the current New St Square development was build 5 years ago! Has names of companies I've not heard of. This is from the City of London, not some sort of backwater county.
The new app store is a mess, scrolling sideways is jerky and borderline unusable.
Hate inconsistancy, I like the new music design but the play/skip buttons are still the old design if you double clock the home button.
Maps is pretty much broken. I just had a look at my work, the building layouts are completely wrong, it looks like the old layout before the current New St Square development was build 5 years ago! Has names of companies I've not heard of. This is from the City of London, not some sort of backwater county.
NekoFever
Member
I need to vent because these new maps are terrible. I can't think of a single way in which they're an upgrade on my iPhone 4.
Business listings are non-existent around here, so unless you're searching for an exact street address it's useless. Apparently the nearest McDonald's is 15 miles away and not just around the corner. The nearest Cafe Nero is 130 miles away and not one of the two within sight of my window. None of the major landmarks in this town are listed, including the convention centre and any of the museums. No results at all for my work. Searching for a major national museum in a nearby town takes me to a small museum for a town of the same name in France.
Street View's obviously gone. I played around with Flyover on my iPad and it's nifty, but I don't live in London and it's far less use than Street View once you're past the initial wow factor.
Part of me hopes there's a major backlash coming, because these were in no way ready for primetime.
What were you thinking, Apple?
Business listings are non-existent around here, so unless you're searching for an exact street address it's useless. Apparently the nearest McDonald's is 15 miles away and not just around the corner. The nearest Cafe Nero is 130 miles away and not one of the two within sight of my window. None of the major landmarks in this town are listed, including the convention centre and any of the museums. No results at all for my work. Searching for a major national museum in a nearby town takes me to a small museum for a town of the same name in France.
Street View's obviously gone. I played around with Flyover on my iPad and it's nifty, but I don't live in London and it's far less use than Street View once you're past the initial wow factor.
Part of me hopes there's a major backlash coming, because these were in no way ready for primetime.
What were you thinking, Apple?
Fjolle
Member
I'm pretty sure they were thinking "We need to stop having our competitors deliver data to our core applications".
Then they looked at the maps market and found out that Tomtom is the only option.
"it's so bad that Tom Tom are trying to disassociate themselves."
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19659736
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19659736
Jill Sandwich
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That's quite accurate actually!
anonymous_abc
Member
lol at colchester ^^
Johnlenham
Member
Does icloud backup text messages? turns out I had set it to backup whenever it had wifi/power so hopefully Ive not lost much.
Used Maps earlier and it was pretty annoying you couldnt have the map pointing in the direction your walking,unless I missed how to change that and thats quite likley knowing me.
Used Maps earlier and it was pretty annoying you couldnt have the map pointing in the direction your walking,unless I missed how to change that and thats quite likley knowing me.
I've started up a standalone discussion for the maps debacle here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492271
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492271
Meus Renaissance
Member
Anyone who has seen the screenshots of the new Maps over the last few months will not be surprised by the extent of the complaints.
megashock5
Member
Thumbs up for Rayman Jungle Run. Best $3 game ever.
This podcast app runs like a piece of shit
Doesn't for me and the update seems to have fixed my biggest complaint of it marking random non-new episodes as unplayed; although its gonna take more time to see if it's truly fixed and not just a fluke. Love that it has 15 second forward and back buttons in the lock screen and multitasking bar now.
Sure I did it last night (definitely did it on my phone, not so sure about the iPad), but I'll try it anyway. Thanks.
What is this witchcraft and how can I get some of it?
It runs like shit on the 4, it's much better on a 4S but still not superb.This podcast app runs like a piece of shit
I at least managed to fix that issue on my iPad by doing that. My iPhone was compliant from the get go fortunately and hasn't wanted my password in a long time.Sure I did it last night (definitely did it on my phone, not so sure about the iPad), but I'll try it anyway. Thanks.
Updates in the middle? Pitchforks at the ready!
I just tested with my new iPad and iPhone 4 and I had no problems on iOS 6. Sorry.
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