This got me thinking: some free (IAP) apps and games rely on data connections for their ads. Will turning off their individual cellular connections disable that too? Even if they are using iAds?
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WWDC13 Thread of iOS 7 & Mac OS X 10.9, where a whole new world's developing
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AirDrop visibility is configured via the new Control Center. The contacts are your existing Contacts/address book. If you're in someone else's contacts who also have AirDrop enabled (for everyone or contacts only) both your devices figure that out automatically and you'll be visible on each others devices in the share menu dynamically.
You can't AirDrop songs/mp3 files, I don't think you'll ever be able to for obvious reasons. Music suggestions via iRadio yes however.
At the moment you tap on each peson you want to share something with via AirDrop.
This is new.
Background updating can be turned off, or configured per-app basis, or it can be set to 'figure it out on it's own' e.g. updates happen when you're in good conditions, seems to prioritize small updates over large ones too. Currently however the per-app configuration isn't working in the current seed build so it's all or nothing.
Will just make the app continue to use it's cached ads until next WiFi connection occurs.
RubxQub
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Just tested.
Opening the app when you disable cellular data pops a message stating that cellular data has been disabled and you can either "OK" or "Settings" from there.
The iAd doesn't display or render.
I'm not so sure about this.
The app I tested was displaying the iAd seconds before I jumped back in after disabling cellular data on it. The box for the iAd didn't render at all, let alone show a previously cached ad.
ashmountains
Member
I'm considering buying the new Macbook Air as my first non-windows laptop, and I'm just wondering about the Mavericks update: will it be free for me to upgrade to it when it comes out? Or is that unlikely, and I'd have to pay despite the Air being so recent?
kurtrussell
Banned
If you can, try and untangle the mess of mobile patent litigation over the last two years. The vast majority of complaints against Apple are retaliatory. Just sayin...
You've kind of missed the point of what I was inferring, I'm afraid. This isn't about device cheer-leading. This is about the fact that software patents are fucking bullshit and only lead to major companies abusing them to stifle opposition in an attempt to lock in dominance. I merely pointed out that Apple are about to take it in more ways than a Bangkok hooker.
I'll also reiterate, that although it's highly amusing to me that Apple are no longer the innovators in this sector and merely now playing the role of imitators, the whole wave of litigation that's obviously about to hit them is not good for anyone bar legal douches. It is extremely bad for the consumer and a clear example of why software patents should be invalidated. Look at all the advances we've had throughout history that build on previous ideas, and consider how worse off we would all be if company X had used litigation to stop iterative innovation...
RubxQub
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There had been some things in the past that they retroactively gave people buying new hardware free upgrades to the latest version of the OS...don't recall how they did it, but I know they did at one point recently.
Can't say I'd count on it, but I see no reason to believe that this update would put any kind of dent in your wallet beyond $30.
You'll probably have to pay for the OS update, but it'll be so cheap it should be a non issue. The last update was only $20 and I can't see this one being much more than that.
Fleet_of_Foot
Member
So what was the big rush to secure licensing and announce iTunes Radio if we can't even use it for months yet?
RubxQub
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It's live in the iOS 7 beta, so minimally they'd need to have had all their deals cut by then regardless.
I'm using it at least...
Fleet_of_Foot
Member
It's live in the iOS 7 beta, so minimally they'd need to have had all their deals cut by then regardless.
I'm using it at least...
I'm too lazy to scrounge around for an invite to the beta, but I do have an Apple TV. They should at least roll it out on Apple TV now - that has nothing to do with iOS7.
iRadio is still in beta testing too.
whatsinaname
Member
It is a small think but I really like the lack of the black bar at the top. Has always been something that has bothered me about my phones.
Not too bad; that doesn't sound like too many steps to go through. What about on the receiving end; can you share how the airdrop is accepted, deposited etc?
The files you receive pop into whatever apps' depository if you will automatically if accepted (you get a popup "hey, blabla's phone wants to share this <file thing> with you, Accept/Decline?"). E.g. photos to to Photos, videos to Video, iRadio opens the Music app. I'm also fairly certain that if you accept documents for apps you don't have (say a Pages document) it goes into your iCloud storage under Pages. I think that sort of thing is the idea at least, from reading the dev notes on the subject (incl. support for third party apps). Not sure how much of this is live in this build however.
If you don't need the longer battery life than you can get a 2012 13" Air off the Apple refurb site for $850. The few benchmarks out there seem to show no increase in performance of the base model.
RubxQub
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I don't know man... $300 for increased battery life and another 64GB of space on a brand new machine seems worth it to me.
Depends on the priorities, of course!
I kinda assumed it would offer an "open with" dialog if you didn't have the app installed. Could you explore that a bit more? Afaik there's currently no way to check iCloud storage for apps not on the device.
I think I sighted that during the keynote. Does it work with Siri and/or via notifications?
I'm really considering getting the iOS 7 beta but are there any kinks with it yet? Besides some apps which won't run?
Also, do any of you guys know how I can make a total clean install of Mountain Lion on my MacBook Air (2011)? It have been acting very strangely and that's not good for my work and studies. It doesn't have a disc slot, but it would be very helpful if I could get it ready for tomorrow.
Also, do any of you guys know how I can make a total clean install of Mountain Lion on my MacBook Air (2011)? It have been acting very strangely and that's not good for my work and studies. It doesn't have a disc slot, but it would be very helpful if I could get it ready for tomorrow.
It's only a battery life increase. The 13" always started at 128GB. Though you can get the i7, 256GB, and 8GB ram for $1550. That is a really nice machine.
Crazymoogle
Member
And much better video hardware by way of the HD5000. I'm really interested to see how something like Civ V handles it compared to 2011/2012 Airs.
infiniteloop
Member
I'm really considering getting the iOS 7 beta but are there any kinks with it yet? Besides some apps which won't run?
Also, do any of you guys know how I can make a total clean install of Mountain Lion on my MacBook Air (2011)? It have been acting very strangely and that's not good for my work and studies. It doesn't have a disc slot, but it would be very helpful if I could get it ready for tomorrow.
I had really awful battery issues on iOS7 and the phone would restart periodically. I've heard the podcast app is unstable. I'm sure there are other apps that don't work either.
You an restart into Recovery mode (hold command + r) at restart and you can reinstall the OS.
Anybody managed to add a custom Panorama wallpaper ? I mean, not taken with the iPhone camera but with a panorama resolution.
All the files that I've tried have some bug that I think is linked to the resolution.
So, natural question, what's the exact resolution of the iPhone Panorama pictures ?
All the files that I've tried have some bug that I think is linked to the resolution.
So, natural question, what's the exact resolution of the iPhone Panorama pictures ?
infiniteloop
Member
Will it erase everything on my MacBook as I want it to then?
Thanks by the way.
I think by default, it'll just install over what's there. However, when in recovery mode, you can use Disk utility to erase your drive first. Make sure everything is backed up!
The iOS 7 release notes says support for other filetypes is not implemented in the current seed:
I backed up all of my documents and such on an external hard drive.
So now I'll erase everything with Disk Utility first and then I install the OS again by holding in cmd-r on my next start up after having erased it all?
infiniteloop
Member
hold cmd+r
turn on Mac
Mac will boot to the recovery drive
choose disk utility
erase drive
choose Install ML
ML installs
mac boots to new, fresh OS
Soulscribe
Member
I'm sure this was asked in here already but:
How does iOS 7 run on iPhone 4S? Is it worth getting the beta for the shiny new firmware or is it noticeably slow?
How does iOS 7 run on iPhone 4S? Is it worth getting the beta for the shiny new firmware or is it noticeably slow?
You can see whats stored in iCloud under iCloud > Manage Storage > Documents & Data (not a new feature). But it'll most likely check for an appropriate app in the Appstore if you get unknown files.
Maps walking directions work with Siri
StrikerObi
Member
I've been running it for a day on my 4S and it seems to run fine. It can be a bit sluggish for a moment here or there, and the camera seems to like to crash a lot, but I'd chalk that up more to it being beta than it being on a 4S. Generally speaking it works fine.
I think Airdrop is going to be huge. I imagine the next popular social app (or at least the next one Apple highlights in the app store) is going to use airdrop extensively. Does Airdrop work bluetooth or not? Is that new AppStore genius, "apps being used around you" integrated with airdrop i.e. can you share apps via airdrop?
Are there unlimited room for apps in folders and in safari tabs now?
And I really wish AirDrop worked with iPhone 4 and 4S, as I just gave my parents a iPhone each last year.
Is it possible for me to get into such a OS X beta?
And I really wish AirDrop worked with iPhone 4 and 4S, as I just gave my parents a iPhone each last year.
Wow that looks so clean and nice.Really enjoying the linen-free folders in Mavericks:
Is it possible for me to get into such a OS X beta?
Treefingers
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Really enjoying the linen-free folders in Mavericks:
It isn't smooth, not even on my 5th gen iPod Touch. I re-installed iOS 6.1.3 on it last night after trying the beta for the day.
Bugs I've encountered:
- The time takes a moment to disappear when you double click on the home button to get the music controls on the lock screen (not Control Center).
- Music app crashed on me a couple of times.
- My icons vanished, and I was stuck with just my wallpaper after opening the app switcher.
- Status bar icons were bugging out when I opened certain apps.
jts
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Should work exclusively over Wifi Direct.
It uses Bluetooth and WiFi Direct. BT needs to be enabled for it to run in the current seed, it switches it on automatically if used.
By sharing apps it technically just shares an embedded link to the AppStore.
Also, I was slightly wrong in the steps to share with AirDrop, its more simple than previously described. you just tap share and there's a dedicated AirDrop section right there with available people's devices to tap to send stuff to.
lots of apps crashing including instagram. overall very sluggish and unstable for my 4s.
Treefingers
Member
As long as you can get your hands on the installer, you can install it regardless of whether you're a dev or not.
I think it will probably run slower, hard to tell how much though since they have a huge amount of optimizing to do before release.
StrikerObi
Member
I haven't had instagram crash, but it has been buggy. Sometimes the photos will just disappear.
I've been on the betas for most of the recent iOS versions, and I think this one is on par or maybe a hair more stable than the other beta1s.
There is a bug when trying to move apps between pages inside folders, it just crashes the whole phone. Also apps can't be deleted until they are downloaded, even though the X appears when you put the phone into wiggle-mode. This was not the case under previous versions, and I think it's just a bug for now.
Ken Masters
Banned
yeah, probably going to be missing a lot of the graphical effects
Yeah, I'm seeing lots of confusion online about this...
So, if Airdrop can use bluetooth, why doesn't it run on all iDevices?
Aye, app links. It would be nice to have an option for gifting an app via Airdrop as that's easier than the current email model.
Screenshot please?
It uses both Bluetooth and WiFi Direct, according to Apple:
http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7/features/#airdrop
I suspect it's similar to how they use a NFC+WiFi Direct combo for some things on other platforms.
StrikerObi
Member
Seems like it, but with a slight advantage since bluetooth has a longer range than NFC.
In my case, instagram & camera app crashing a lot. I can read all the feed. But everytime I try to upload at least crash once.
I know it is beta and each app needs to be updated. But for me the overall experience is much worse than the previous beta
This is me having pressed the share button on a photo, the boxed area is where people would pop up (e.g. a picture of the person from the contacts list, or whatever picture they assigned to themselves in their contacts if its someone you don't have in your contacts list).
