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iOS 9 Beta 5 Tidbits: New Wallpapers, WiFi Calling for AT&T Users, and More
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Cellular Engineers love Wi-Fi calling for all of the reasons that you stated. Some carrier bean counters and CEO's not so much. They would not like to get you in the habit of switching to Wi-Fi so they can keep the meter running at $10 per gig for everything you do. Bet you can guess who they are.
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WiFi Calling for AT&T - Beta 5 adds WiFi calling options for AT&T subscribers, but attempting to turn the option on results in a message saying WiFi calling is not yet available. The addition of the setting heralds the imminent release of the feature for AT&T users. Previously, WiFi calling was limited to T-Mobile and Sprint. There's also a new WiFi Assist feature that will "automatically use cellular data when Wi-Fi connectivity is poor."
Sprint WiFi calling was available in Beta 4 (required a carrier update after acknowledging terms and disclaimers) but now the other devices section now works as well in beta 5 whereas in beta 4 the allow on other devices was unavailable telling you to contact your provider.
Seen that every news publication missed this.
I'm looking at the carrier cheerleading hand book. "Wi-Fi calling lets carriers get away with not improving coverage, penetration, or not eliminating dead spots." Therefore, it says that Wi-Fi calling is supposed to be responded to negatively. Denounced and disparaged, even dismissed, it says.
So, friendly reminder, ok?
It doesn't matter how good a carrier's coverage is, there will always be areas where their signal will have trouble reaching, and where WiFi calling makes life a lot less miserable.
One example is the new buildings at work, which have energy efficient glazing that almost completely blocks cellular signals. In most areas in those buildings, my phone says "No Service" and is only online because of WiFi. I would love to be able to make calls using my own number as well, and send/receive SMS.
Don't denounce something that will improve coverage overall.
This, completely. I typically use black wallpapers and the gray dock is ridiculous.
Also, hoping Verizon is taking notes on this, wifi calling please!
How do we save our favorite wallpapers from iOS 8.4? Anyone have a link to a site with the original high quality ones?
Found them on iDownloadblog
EDIT: does anyone have a link to the underwater wallpaper for the iPhone 6? I've found it for iPad and iPhone 5
Found them on iDownloadblog
EDIT: does anyone have a link to the underwater wallpaper for the iPhone 6? I've found it for iPad and iPhone 5
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I had/have the same issue. Not only when charging but during use sometimes. Battery would drain 50% in half an hour, so I assumed a bug was causing the CPU to run at 100%. Force closing open apps seemed to stop it though.
Yes, the Wallpaper people should be building the Car.
At least not for a few years. If it ships without labels, many iPhone users wouldn't be able to bring it to some countries when traveling abroad.
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THANK YOU! Wi-Fi is so often slower than cellular, especially if you're on the move and the iPhone keeps trying to connect to various public access points, resulting in no connectivity until you turn Wi-Fi off. I'm a happy camper.
Heck, this might be why my Wi-Fi is acting so flaky. The phone keeps saying it will resume a download when it's on Wi-Fi, even when it shows to be on Wi-Fi.
I much preferred the prior beta at this stage.
Super bummed that the two-finger drag feature in iOS9 on the iPad isn't on the iPhone 6+. Seems like a no brainer.
For one, I believe in several countries you aren't allowed to go past airport securities if there are no physical labels on you phone/external battery.
It's an option that you can disable (or enable) as desired/needed.Heck, this might be why my Wi-Fi is acting so flaky. The phone keeps saying it will resume a download when it's on Wi-Fi, even when it shows to be on Wi-Fi.
Yes, I do. I have always used a stock wallpaper. I can't stand when people use their personal photos as backgrounds (on a phone or computer). People choose wallpapers that are too busy and take focus off the part of the phone you are using. When I'm looking at my home screens, I want to see the apps and not focus on the background. Now, I know that is down to the personal (sometimes bad) choice of the individual, but this is just my opinion. I like new stock wallpapers, so I'm glad they keep coming.
I know, right?!
It seems weird they would have ever removed something so fundamental.
I'm not %100 about the new music app. You have to swipe in every different direction to get stuff done.
It's Complicated.
