If there are no good radio stations in your local area (subjective), that is not the FCC issue. In my local area there are some decent ones, and I like listening to the radio from time-to-time, variety and choice.
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FCC Chairman Encourages Activation of the FM Radio Receiver Built Into Your iPhone
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If there are no good radio stations in your local area (subjective), that is not the FCC issue. In my local area there are some decent ones, and I like listening to the radio from time-to-time, variety and choice.
Don't forget its cousin, "because I require feature x, Apple should make it for me, regardless of what everyone else requires!"
It's funny that Apple says "you're doing it wrong", while the community shouts back "you're doing it wrong!"
The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Har. Har...
Good point, forgot about that
FM is not going to last much longer though as a few places want to switch it off. Now building DAB into a phone would be great.
I am aware that the Scandinavian countries want to eliminate FM and move to DAB, however the rest of the world is not there yet and will take a while, a transition period. Remember the transition period for TV broadcast moving from SD to HD 720p+, some areas are still not HD broadcast yet and it has been over 15+ years.
We may live in a 1st world country/ developed nation, however there are many developing countries out there and to that I say the FCC wins on this against Apple.
Cool I give my $7.99/month to Google Play Music and YouTube Red. In the case of a national emergency, Apple's greed will get them sued. Having basic access to FM when cell networks are jammed or down is a safety concern. Money isn't always king, Tim.
Well, if they have to hook up yet another antenna for this, they probably won't enable it. Why? Because they don't want to implement a feature that doesn't work well. Nobody wants to listen to static radio signals.
If they're going to make this an issue, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple starts designing their own LTE chips, or ordering versions that specifically remove that feature. The main problem for them doing it themselves is patents. They can make A-series chips all day because they don't have to be inter-operable with other systems like LTE chips do.
If they're going to make this an issue, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple starts designing their own LTE chips, or ordering versions that specifically remove that feature. The main problem for them doing it themselves is patents. They can make A-series chips all day because they don't have to be inter-operable with other systems like LTE chips do.
I like quality audio too, but doesn't Sirius FM sound quality suck? It sounds like you are listening to it from a metal can.
The capabilities is available, just enable it and have an option under the Apple Music app. Unless there is a conflict of interest or something
Apple just enable it, let 3rd party app developers create an app for it, I am sure they will do a better job compared to the mess that is Apple Music app.
Wonderful comment! Beautiful example of the total disregard and intolerant attitude of many on left.
Lets see, you are streaming a compressed file via LTE/3G/WiFi to your mobile device and then use BlueTooth earphones to stream that compressed file. I call BS on people who claim they want quality streaming
I have an affordable Android phone that can receive FM radio, receive RSD and can record a stream.
It is, since the FFC manages and auctions FM allotments. Apart from that I did not blame the FCC for the poor choice of FM station. I am at least among those that do not listen to FM any longer, just as I do not watch regular TV any longer.
I'm against this feature because it might lead to other people being exposed to opinions I disagree with.
Charming.
You may not want to hear it, but your motivation to suppress fascism is, in itself, fascist.
This would be great for me!
As I've had no reason to update my older vehicle, I cannot listen both to NPR on my car stereo and simultaneously receive Siri driving directions, as my iPhone input is through my Aux jack. A well-implemented FM-on-iPhone would allow me NPR on FM while also receiving Siri guidance.
Okay, stupid question: why even include an FM chip if you're not going to activate it? Is it mandated by law? If so, I would think it would also need to be activated and fully functional. Sorry for my ignorance!
FCC can allot the FM allotment to anyone who wants to bid for it. If that company or radio station wants to stream something you do not want, that is not the FCC fault. This is subjective, what is trash to you might be gold to others. Some radio stations have questionable content that I dislike at certain times of the day, however other times of the day, it is something I enjoy. So the choice is subjective. If you do not like it, don't use it. It may not be your fancy, however why prohibit others
In todays connected world and availability of travel, I am shocked by peoples attitude of a closed-mind.
Color me confused by this article. Is it Apple or the carriers blocking the FM chip being switched on?
If the carriers do not like it, provide a solution that is comparable on quality and price. If not go back until you do, or pipe down.
Again, this assumes the chip's even wired up to receive the signal it needs from an antenna. The article paints it as if this is just a firmware switch, but fails to comment on if the required hardware piece to make this feature of the chip useful is even present and connected.
It's not a surprise (to me) that the chip supports it, since these chips are worldwide chips, and in asian markets, FM is a bigger draw to a device than it is in the US currently (despite those who want it). But the tuner is just one piece of what has to be there.
It would also be innovative to include OTA TV broadcast if possible, if not why are these companies not innovating and have not had this yet. Free OTA content FTW.
Let the free-market decide, as this will usher in greater competition, the consumer will benefit as the companies who asks you to pay for content will have to offer value for money.