I remember when people used to say "who's gonna take pictures with an iPad? Putting a camera on it is pointless." Yet here we are, at a place where it's increasingly acceptable for someone to whoop out a full size iPad and snap a picture. People carry their iPads and iPad minis with them everywhere they go nowadays so having this functionality isn't as far fetched as it might sound. Besides, apple pay works in apps too and don't be surprised to see it starting to gain more and more functionality. Off the top of my head I can think of it being embedded in actual websites and used to transfer money from one person to another a la PayPal.
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iOS 8.1 Carries Hidden Settings for Apple Pay, References Touch ID Support for iPad
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I remember when people used to say "who's gonna take pictures with an iPad? Putting a camera on it is pointless." Yet here we are, at a place where it's increasingly acceptable for someone to whoop out a full size iPad and snap a picture. People carry their iPads and iPad minis with them everywhere they go nowadays so having this functionality isn't as far fetched as it might sound. Besides, apple pay works in apps too and don't be surprised to see it starting to gain more and more functionality. Off the top of my head I can think of it being embedded in actual websites and used to transfer money from one person to another a la PayPal.
Pay will eventually be able to be used for online payment within apps as well. I'd imagine online retailers will jump on this bandwagon pretty damn fast.Plus, if they do add NFC to an iPad, it's still possible to use that in a retail situation. Plenty of people carry them in backpacks and purses. Apple will try to make it as easy as possible to have that option whenever, wherever, however.
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Clearly, Apple wants you to use Apple Pay & Touch ID on the new iPads for online purchases. But I can't see them putting NFC chips in tablets. There is nothing convenient or quick about whipping out a tablet to pay in a store.
Actually every device does that now, including the iPhone 4S, but you're right, it is probably a clue!
I do carry my iPad mini in my purse.... so taking it out pay for something won't be too difficult.... though taking out the iPhone is easier..
Just to clarify, thats sarcasm rt? Lol
As far as i know, apple pay can only be used for debit, not credits. As in you can only charge your card for purchases, not use it for POS transactions.
Well, hopefully this update isn't cocked up like the rest of September has been.
Keynote stream failure, possible easily bending phones, iOS 8.0.1, general build quality with iPhones, general issues with iOS 8, HealthKit.
...am I missing anything else?
Keynote stream failure, possible easily bending phones, iOS 8.0.1, general build quality with iPhones, general issues with iOS 8, HealthKit.
...am I missing anything else?
But you have your iPhone in your pocket to support your Apple watch, and your magic Apple ring so you don't have to touch your watch.
But you have your iPhone in your pocket to support your Apple watch, and your magic Apple ring so you don't have to touch your watch.
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I had a cashier scan my iPad Air once because it was the only way they could ring a particular coupon up.
But you have your iPhone in your pocket to support your Apple watch, and your magic Apple ring so you don't have to touch your watch.
Just an example. And some iPad owners aren't iPhone owners.
I could come up with more but I'm watching The Big Bang Theory.
Taking picture with iPad is still ridiculous even in 2014... beside iPad camera is not really as good as iPhone anyway... no flash is big give away... often pictures are more noisy than pictures taken with iPhone....low light performance is just....eww...
Also... holding an giant iPad against POS is just downright ridiculous... if I need take iPad to pay... i rather take my wallet with my credit card and I am not carrying with my iPad all the time...
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It's weird enough to see people taking pictures with iPad, now it will be something to see people pay with iPad.
no ... i was pointing out that even though it may not be practical, it doesn't cost much more to include a feature that some people may benefit from.
iPhone does not need more RAM at this time. iPad does.
Apple pay, doesn't just mean it is used in physical stores, it can be used for online payments within supported apps and within Safari.
Well, hopefully this update isn't cocked up like the rest of September has been.
Keynote stream failure, possible easily bending phones, iOS 8.0.1, general build quality with iPhones, general issues with iOS 8, HealthKit.
...am I missing anything else?
Imaginary build quality issue with Iphone.. Corrected that for you.
The Ipad camera is still mile behind that the phone, not surprising since the phone costs much more. The Ipad being bigger it is even harder to take a stable picture while looking at the screen So, still plenty stupid, don't see people doing it in 2014.
Mostly used when your alreading using your Ipad (most use is in the home, at work) and someone in the vicinity is doing something in the moment and you don't have time to switch to the phone camera. Since most people also carry phones, if they have just a bit more time (1-2 seconds), they'll get their better camera out.
Woot, great news for me as an iPad mini with cellular owner.
I'm glad Apple is unifying the iOS devices of all sizes. There's no reason to discriminate software features depending on of its an iPad or iPhone. After all, they're all just iOS devices with different form factor, that's all.
For example, in iOS 7 you couldn't take a panorama photo with iPad mini but you could with iPhone. But in iOS 8 they've fixed that inconsistency.
I hope it also gets HealthKit support!
I'm glad Apple is unifying the iOS devices of all sizes. There's no reason to discriminate software features depending on of its an iPad or iPhone. After all, they're all just iOS devices with different form factor, that's all.
For example, in iOS 7 you couldn't take a panorama photo with iPad mini but you could with iPhone. But in iOS 8 they've fixed that inconsistency.
I hope it also gets HealthKit support!
After all, Apple is still discriminate software feature depends on hardware. iPhone 6 does not get the rotation like iPhone 6 Plus, nor it get the iPad like Apps. iPhone 6 does not have hardware image stabilization.
