App on lockscreen based on location

Discussion in 'iOS 8' started by jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014.

Most Liked Posts
Page 1 of 3
  1. jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014

    jjk454ss macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #1
    Did the feature that places an app on the lockscreen based on your location make it into the final ios 8? I remember it in the beta, but I've never seen the feature on my phone.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. richwoodrocket, Oct 4, 2014

    richwoodrocket macrumors 68020

    richwoodrocket

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2014
    Location:
    Hamburg, NY
    #2
    Yes. I haven't seen any apps pop up yet though. [​IMG]
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #3
    Thanks. Never noticed that in the settings. It's turned on, maybe it takes a while to get enough data about how/where you use your phone. You'd thnk after 2 weeks it would start displaying something at least sometimes. Wish it would just always show the most relevant app.

    What made me think about it today was I could have swore I saw an app there as I was unlocking my phone today, but I locked my phone right away and it was gone, so I thought maybe I was going crazy/crazier:D.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. richwoodrocket, Oct 4, 2014

    richwoodrocket macrumors 68020

    richwoodrocket

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2014
    Location:
    Hamburg, NY
    #4
    Well you have to be near a place in order for it to work so I don't know if I've been near the required places lately.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  5. jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #5
    Is it based on Apples recommendations? Or your own usage? If I'm at work, and always use the iFart app while working, would it learn this and display it?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  6. richwoodrocket, Oct 4, 2014

    richwoodrocket macrumors 68020

    richwoodrocket

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2014
    Location:
    Hamburg, NY
    #6

    I don't think so. I'm pretty sure it's recommendations for store apps but you may be on to something. I'll have to read into it more.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  7. jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #7
    I see. That's how I was thinking it worked, was based on my usage. If you find more info let me know. Thanks
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  8. Am3r1ca16, Oct 4, 2014

    Am3r1ca16 macrumors 6502a

    Am3r1ca16

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Location:
    New York City
    #8
    It works for me. When Im near Walgreen my Walgreen card appears in my lockscreen
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  9. jjk454ss, Oct 4, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #9
    Maybe I just have the wrong apps. But that's not how I was thinking it worked either.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  10. richwoodrocket, Oct 4, 2014

    richwoodrocket macrumors 68020

    richwoodrocket

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2014
    Location:
    Hamburg, NY
    #10

    I think that's passbook...
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  11. Am3r1ca16, Oct 4, 2014

    Am3r1ca16 macrumors 6502a

    Am3r1ca16

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Location:
    New York City
    #11
    Oh youre correct! Oh what OP meant was when you get a little app icon in the left corner of the lockscreen right?

    When I'm in the airport I get a flight icon tracker.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  12. BOR15, Oct 5, 2014

    BOR15 macrumors newbie

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2014
    Location:
    Sydney Oz
    #12
    when im at Penrith Plaza, i get Hoyts bottom left of my lock screen
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  13. Random hero, Oct 5, 2014

    Random hero macrumors regular

    Random hero

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2008
    #13
    I've noticed it twice, once was at highcross shopping centre where it popped up with the Apple Store app and second was when I went for a meal and it popped up with the Argos app (argos was next door to the restaurant)

    Interestingly both of there were on my iPhone 5 running iOS 8, not seen it anywhere on my 6 yet
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  14. matttye, Oct 5, 2014

    matttye macrumors 601

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2009
    Location:
    Lincoln, England
    #14
    It had a Starbucks badge as I walked past Starbucks on Friday.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  15. jjk454ss, Oct 5, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #15
    Now that I know what exactly it does, I'm going to have to pay more attention. But sounds like the apps I have wont really ever show up, not too many retailers and things like that in my app list
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  16. mercuryjones, Oct 5, 2014

    mercuryjones macrumors 6502a

    Joined:
    May 31, 2005
    Location:
    College Station, TX
    #16
    It will also show apps that you don't have installed. I was near a Best Buy the other day and the icon displayed. So I logged in and it took me to the App Store selection for the Best Buy app.
    I've also had the Apple Store app and Starbucks pop up several times.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  17. jjk454ss, Oct 5, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #17
    Oh, that's kind of cool. I thought it was just a quicker way to access your apps, didn't know it suggested apps. Now I'll definitly pay more attention to it. Thanks
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  18. swordfish5736, Oct 5, 2014

    swordfish5736 macrumors 68000

    swordfish5736

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2007
    Location:
    Cesspool
    #18
    It works for me. If I go to dunkin donuts there app will show up on the lock screen and I can swipe right to it. If you don't have the app, an App Store icon will show up and it should open to there app in the store.

    I've also noticed it does this with my pebble if it's connected but the app hasn't been opened.

    Handoff apps will also show up in the same place.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  19. jjk454ss, Oct 5, 2014

    jjk454ss thread starter macrumors 601

    jjk454ss

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2008
    #19
    I was at Meijer and finally noticed that I had the Meijer app on the LS. I then went to Costco but the Costco app didn't show up.

    [​IMG]
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  20. xraydoc, Oct 5, 2014

    xraydoc macrumors 604

    xraydoc

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2005
    Location:
    192.168.1.1
    #20
    Works for me, too. I was near an AT&T store and the AT&T app icon appeared in the lower left corner of the lock screen.

    Also happened with the Starbucks app -- and my Starbucks card also popped up from Passbook.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  21. michael31986, Oct 5, 2014

    michael31986 macrumors 68040

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2008
    #21
    Do you have to have the Starbucks app on locations always ?
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  22. Prospekt, Oct 5, 2014

    Prospekt macrumors regular

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    #22
    I live above a CVS so sometimes the CVS icon pops up in the bottom right corner (i don't have that app installed)

    Also I get it when I am at my university with my school's app
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  23. MacTCE, Oct 5, 2014

    MacTCE macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2013
    #23
    If I'm not mistaken this works based on the iBeacon technology. So it the store doesn't have that setup I don't believe you'll see an icon.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  24. Tiptizzle, Oct 5, 2014

    Tiptizzle macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2011
    #24
    That might be it. I work at Walgreens, but have never seen the app on my lock screen.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  25. MacTCE, Oct 5, 2014

    MacTCE macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2013
    #25
    I've had the Walgreens app on my lock screen show up when I'm near the store by my house. The store's brand new so maybe that's why.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page