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iOS 8 Beta 5 Tidbits: SMS Relay, New iCloud Icons, Health App Updates, and More
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It's interesting to think that an actual human designed the menu area here:
I hope Apple innovates a method of consolidating those dots into, say, thin vertical rectangles. They could even be called something like poles… or… bars.
I hope Apple innovates a method of consolidating those dots into, say, thin vertical rectangles. They could even be called something like poles… or… bars.
See that is what I thought; I have the PB and I could receive but not send out messages for some reason. Hmmm wonder if this will fix that?
I dont think "SMS Relay" is the best thing to call it. Apple usually creates names that are obvious to typical users, i dont think SMS relay is.
Interesting that the icons have horizontal gradients, no icons have before. I think Apple's intention with gradients was to make vibrant flat surfaces, but when they did it with vertical gradients, it looked like shading, which made people think some icons were inconsistent because some went top to bottom, and some went bottom to top, but really all it ever was is a 2 color flat gradient.
Interesting that the icons have horizontal gradients, no icons have before. I think Apple's intention with gradients was to make vibrant flat surfaces, but when they did it with vertical gradients, it looked like shading, which made people think some icons were inconsistent because some went top to bottom, and some went bottom to top, but really all it ever was is a 2 color flat gradient.
Why can't they have both? Some people don't care about features like that no matter how well they work, so being able to turn it off seems like a good option to have.
Doesn't this directly contradict the rumor published an hour ago that said that this beta may be the final one before the GM?
Seems like there are multiple different rumors, meaning that anything is possible realistically speaking.
What happens if I'm on wifi calling and leave my home's wifi coverage area?
(Not a developer, so I can't test it out myself)
(Not a developer, so I can't test it out myself)
It's interesting to think that an actual human designed the menu area here:
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I hope Apple innovates a method of consolidating those dots into, say, thin vertical rectangles. They could even be called something like poles… or… bars.
Agreed with this. Btw... why does the carrier name need to even appear on the top? Makes no sense to me. As an example, my work Android phone does not have this at all, so I know it can't be a "carrier mandated" thing.
Apple, please get rid of the carrier name in the menu bar. It's totally unnecessary and redundant. The user *already knows* what carrier he/she belongs to!
w00master
if anything like MySMS and MightyText it relays any text that comes over your cell carrier number. And when you reply it sends it back via that number.
All you need is for the phone to be "online" (cell, wifi, direct) and the function works. We use MightyText at work for tablets and computers and it is great specially when you forget your phone - you can keep getting your text and see missed calls on your laptop.
You can also just leave your phone in your bag at meets and just reply on your laptop via your work number.
Most Android and other phones have carrier branding physically on them, Apple doesn't want that so the trade-off is that the carrier "branding" (or basically name) appears in the status bar on top.
That aside, the carrier name also can help with roaming type of situations I'd imagine.
I really like the idea of icloud drive but 5GB is stingy. With all of the other major companies offering around 15gb for free, do you think Apple may change their minds and offer 15gb as well? Let alone flickr give 1TB for free storage and auto upload!
Granted their prices for extra storage aren't extortionate but 5GB really is a bit mean IMO.
Granted their prices for extra storage aren't extortionate but 5GB really is a bit mean IMO.
Ahhh good point. That said, I'd rather have a splash carrier boot up screen rather than it appearing on my menu bar 100% of the time.
w00master
The OS looks fantastic.
If only they made a cheaper iPhone for way less than 400 unlocked while being "modern" (same screen size, same lighting ports, etc.), or a flagship (same expected price) that can actually be used comfortably for browsing the web, read, edit the ocasional doc and play some games without the fingers covering up the whole screen (this means a phone made for people in 2014, not 2007. 5" screen, more or less), I could justify an iPhone.
A blazingly fast, premium and expensive SMARTphone with a pathetically small screen (for 95% of most used tasks) isn't an option for me.
As it is... Oh well.
In a few years
You never know, the 5.5" iPhone 6 might actually exist.
i can see this being useful but also very annoying, gives me windows vista pop up reminder vibes
also i know options are great but iOS is slowly turning into Android. Too much text explaining what a toggle does instead of simply giving it a proper and clear name thats self-explanatory
Presumably the phone will switch to cellular. Or drop the call, and when you redial it will connect via cellular.
It's interesting to think that an actual human designed the menu area here:
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I hope Apple innovates a method of consolidating those dots into, say, thin vertical rectangles. They could even be called something like poles or bars.
I guess the pressure will be off when the new iPhones are out. The larger screen will give the menu bar room to breath.
New Apple TV beta brings refreshed look with iOS-like icons and thinner text
still looks like crap though