Daniel Jalkut of MarsEdit, Core Intuition, and Bitsplitting joins Rene and Peter to talk about WWDC and the Mac, Mavericks, native vs. web apps, podcast workflows, Instagram Videos, and more!
Got a data sharing SIM for your My Plan Plus Optus plan andneed to activate it? Its pretty simple.
You will need:
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Now that you have your shiny new iPhone 6, it's probably a good idea to protect that big 4.7 inch screen. Lucky for you, one of the best things about owning such a popular phone is the huge range of cases that are available for it.
A lot of these aren't an option for anything other than an iPhone, so feel free to brag to your Android or Windows Phone-toting friends when they ask where you got that stylish cover.
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Jim Metzendorf, the man who wrote the book on Logic Pro, joins Rene and Peter to talk about the brand new Logic Pro X. But first! We take a look at T-Mobile's new JUMP, AT&T's Next, and Verizon's Edge, and remind everyone the carriers aren't in this to lose money...
You can reach all of us on Twitter @iMore, or you can email us at podcast@imore.com or just leave us a comment below.
For all our podcasts -- audio and video -- including the iMore show, ZEN and TECH, Iterate, Debug, Ad hoc, and more, see MobileNations.com/shows
Manufacturers need ways to distinguish their phones from thecompetition. There used to be a time where all that you needed to pay attentionto was screen quality, camera, processor power and what OS it came running on.
Now that every flagship phone is a veritable powerhouse, hasat worst a pretty darn good camera, and 1080p isnt even the best resolutionaround; manufactures are turning to more-unique features.
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Youve probably heard about the problems Vodafone has faced over the past few years, and chances are you know someone who was personally affected. Back in 2010, Vodafone technicians faced a perfect storm of technical issues combined with an unexpected increased demand on the network and, in short, the whole thing fell over.
These technical hurdles were overcome within weeks, but the damage to the Vodafone name in Australia has been damaged in a way that has taken years to repair. Australians love smartphones, so when a network turned our favourite tools into paperweights, the response was fierce and hard to forget.
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Chris Umiastowski, Mobile Nations' own financial guru, joins Rene to crunch Apple's Q3 2013 numbers, examine why iPhone was up, everything else was down, and explore the future of iOS in the Car.
You can reach all of us on Twitter @iMore, or you can email us at podcast@imore.com or just leave us a comment below.
For all our podcasts -- audio and video -- including the iMore show, ZEN and TECH, Iterate, Debug, Ad hoc, and more, see MobileNations.com/shows
If youre travelling to one of its $5 roaming countries, Vodafonewont charge hefty per-minute, per-text or per-MB fees for the use of yourphone. Instead, you pay just $5 a day to get full access to your regular plansminutes, texts and data.
The fee is only activated if you actually use your phone.Any amount of data, calls or texts will immediately trigger the $5 cost,after which you have normal access to your plan for 24 hours. If you then dontuse your phone for a whole day you wont be charged. If you decide you want to keep using it, then another $5 fee will be levied for every day your account has anyuse. Even receiving a call will trigger the charge. Receiving a text will not.
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If you'e new to Android - or simply just haven't thought to give Google Now a try before - you may be wondering why exactly you need a digital assistant to help you get the most from your device. But once you get started with Google Now, it's hard to imagine ever going back.
Below is a complete overview of how to get up and running with Google Now, what you can use it for, and a few other tips that just might come in handy.
Make sure your version of Android and the GoogleSearch app are both up to date. Head to the Play Store to see if theres anupdate to install youll need Android 4.1 or newer.
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If youre looking for an alternative to the big four telcos in Australia, youve probably considered two of the most popular MVNO choices: Boost Mobile and Amaysim. But what is the difference between these two solid service provider options?
The first and most important difference is that Boost and Amaysim operate on different networks. Boost operates in partnership with Telstra and runs on the Next G network. This is known as a 3.5G network with max download speeds up to 42Mbps. It is not as fast as a 4G network, but most phone owners will find it is more than faster enough.
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If youre brave enough to put together your own festivities to say goodbye to 2014, youll want to provide your guests with a little more to drink than a keg of beer and some pre-mixed sugary vodka.
But if you need a little help honing your cocktail skills or are looking to shake up something more unique than a Martini here are some of our favourite cocktail apps to get you pumped up for the New Year (as well as some bonus New Year's Eve app advice).
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Yatango is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) thatprovides phone and mobile broadband services on the Optus 2G, 3G and 4G networks.Like all MVNOs, it does this by purchasing access to the network wholesale andthen re-selling to its customers for a lower price than its parent networkoperator (Optus) offers.
That means theres savings to be had, but how does Yatangostack up to the rest of the MVNOs out there? Unfortunately, thanks to itsunique way of arranging its plans, theres no simple answer.
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The new 700MHz 4G networks from Optus and Telstra promiseimprovements to range and indoor coverage for 4G users, but willyour phone work with it? Not all phones are 700MHz compatible.
So, which ones work and which are the best? Both Optus andTelstra have a great range of phones and, luckily, quite a few of them work on700MHz.
Telstra calls its 700MHz network 4GX, which is a referenceto not only its superior speed, but also that Telstra owns enough contiguousbandwidth to offer category 6 (CAT6) 4G LTE. CAT6 is a quicker method ofproviding 4G, which makes the 4GX network the fastest in Australia. It hasnothing to do with the 700MHz frequency other than that it happens to be the frequency onwhich Telstra chose to implement CAT6.
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Whether or not you believe Bendgate was a thing worthworrying about, its still a good idea to put a case on that big, beautifuliPhone 6 Plus. Whatever your reason, theres doubtless a case to suit yourpurpose. Weve grabbed a bunch of our favourite picks from around the webacross a variety of styles and functions.
Price: $99
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If youre after a wireless-charging phone, then grabbing onewith it built in is much better than relying on a bulky, often unattractiveexternal case. When the tech is fully integrated, you get to decide whether ornot to even have a case at all, while still benefiting from a cord-freelifestyle.
Some phones dont come with it as standard, but let youpurchase and alternate rear plate that you switch out for the default one. Itsan added cost, but once youre done you have a proper wireless device.
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Rene, Peter, and Richard talk everything about Apple's new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, including iPhone vs. other phones, iPhone 5s vs. iPhone 5c, color, capacity, carriers, and more!
Smartphones these days tend to come with a lot of addedbells and whistles. Thats great for some, but if youre after as simple anexperience as possible then there are some straight-forward options out therefor you.
These picks all have their own reasons for making the list.They might be easy to use, or have a straight-forward system for interfacingwith your computer, or some other way of standing out in this world of oftenunneeded features.
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Rene, Peter, and Richard review iOS 7, including the new design, all the new features like Control Center, enhanced features like Notification Center and Siri, and more!
You can reach all of us on Twitter @iMore, or you can email us at podcast@imore.com or just leave us a comment below.
For all our podcasts -- audio and video -- including the iMore show, ZEN and TECH, Iterate, Debug, Ad hoc, and more, see MobileNations.com/shows
Cash By Optus (CBO) is a free service offered to Optus Postpaidsubscribers that enables you to use your phone as a paywave debit card. Inorder to be eligible for Cash By Optus you must have three things:
*The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have NFC chips, but arerestricted to being used for the Apple Pay service only. They will not work with CBO. Apple Pay is not yetcurrently available in Australia.
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If youre visiting Australia for only a short time and needa phone plan, you have a few options open to you. Here are some of the better options that will get your phone up and running, while delivering good value and useful features.
Boost Mobile is a prepaid provider operating over theTelstra network, which means it has a great spread of coverage. Unfortunately, Telstra does not allow mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like Boost access to 4G broadband. Youll be limited to 3G speeds for internet.
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4G mobile broadband speeds are the latest and greatest in internet connectivity for mobile phones, but you might be surprised to learn that it wont cost you extra to take advantage of the huge speed boost. In fact, you might even save some money switching to one of these plans.
Network: Optus 4G
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Buying a new phone, like any big ticket item, is a mix of excitement and trepidation. At the end of the day you'll have a shiny, awesome new phone in your pocket, but there are a number of pitfalls to avoid along the way.
Here are WhistleOut's the top 5 smartphone shopping obstacles to keep in mind when buying a phone this year.
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Usually, the easiest way to save money on your phone bill whiletravelling is to buy a prepaid SIM card once you enter your desired country. Unfortunately, this isnt always as simple as just swapping your SIM card outfor a new one.
Most importantly, you will need to check if your phone will function on the networks at your destination. You also need to be sure your phone is not locked to your Australian carrier andthat prepaid SIM cards are available where you are going.
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Buying a cheap phone outright for your child, or even givingthem your old phone when you upgrade, is a pretty common theme. Its also agreat idea, because you can save money by putting them on a no-contract planthat is either prepaid or a SIM-only month-to-month. So which do you pick?
Each has benefits and draw-backs, and which one you choosewill depend not only on your wallet, but your parenting style.
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The great news for consumers is that it is very easy to switch between carriers in Australia, and there are even laws to protect your right to switch which ensure that you will keep your phone number.
As a mobile phone customer, your contacts and their phone numbers, your old emails, photos and other things are all controlled by you on your phone and it is very easy to switch phones and carriers with no interruption to your personal information.
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In the majority of cases, we talk about mobile phone plans in months. You pay 'X amount' and the telco gives you 'Y value' for a 30-day period. But in some circumstances your plan's inclusions last longer than just one month and roll over into the next month.
Rollover credit used to be more common on mobile plans, but in the days of 'unlimited' plans and heavy data inclusions, many telcos have reverted to a fixed expiry periods for unused plan inclusions. However, there are still a few exceptions. Rollover credit is most useful when you have varying usage patterns between months. You can store your under-usage of a plan amount in one month and have that provide you with extra usage the following month.
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There is no shortage of great tabletop games on the GooglePlay store. True, notable titles like Descent,Dominion, and Agricola may be missing, but there are plenty of other options.Whether your penchant be for turn-based strategy, deck-building, RPGs or even agood old fashion board game, theres probably an app for you.
The cost of apps changes depending on what country yourein, so giving a dollar cost is pretty unhelpful. One thing weve noticed in ourtravels is that coffee tends to follow a similar curve.
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If you a number of people in your household using smartphones, it might be a good idea to take a look at a plan where you can all use your inclusions together especially mobile data. Optus and Vodafone offer this option, but which is the best for you and your family?
The concept of sharing mobile phones plans is very new to the Australian market, but it has been a huge hit in other similar countries overseas. In the U.S., shared plans are now so popular the big wireless network operators estimated up to 50 percent of their subscribers are currently on a plan with sharing capabilities.
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Update: Optus and Vodafone have both updated their roaming offers since this article was written and now have flat rate plans available in select overseas regions.
Telstra to simplify international calling rates, not make them cheaper
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You have plenty to think about when planning an overseas trip; you need tickets and passports, you need to know where youll be sleeping, you need to pack enough socks and undies.
In 2015, with Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat at our fingertips, you also need to make sure your phone will work overseas before you leave the country. So which smartphone is best for travelling?
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