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iPhone ‘bug' could be eating up users' 3G data allowance
Users continue to complain that their phone bills have rocketed since upgrading to the latest version of Apple's iOS operating system. Owners of iPhones new and old that have moved over to iOS6 are now experiencing increased phone bills despite not changing their usage patterns. The problem seems to stem from the fact that handsets appear to be switching over from wi-fi to 3G without their owners' permission. This means that instead of surfing the internet, streaming content or downloading songs for free, they're actually running through their monthly data allowance.
When the iOS6 upgrade was rolled out at the end of September, many users reported problems concerning wi-fi connectivity that Apple was quick to address. Then at the beginning of October, US customers on the Verizon network started claiming that their devices were switching over to 3G when they should have been in wi-fi mode. Apple claimed at the time that the problem was limited to Verizon customers and quickly issued a fix .
However, the problems have continued for some users and now reports are coming from as far afield as the UK and Australia that iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS6 are having the same problems as their US, Verizon-subscribing counterparts. Worst of all is the fact that until a phone bill arrives, most will have no idea that their handset may be affected, unless they continuously monitor the home screen to see how their phone is connecting to the internet.
Thanks to the widespread criticism of Apple Maps, owners of earlier iPhones have been slower than usual to upgrade their handsets to the latest version of iOS for fear of losing native access to Google Maps, a standard feature of iOS5.
Some commentators believe that the problem is a bug in the software and others believe that it may be confined to iTunes Match (Apple's music streaming service) and its apps for synchronizing content to iCloud. Both of these apps can be turned off in settings menus. However, if the problem is not limited to iTunes or iCloud, then there are a number of third-party apps available that can monitor data usage such as SwayMarkets or that can compress images and other large data streams to help reduce the strain on a user's 3G monthly allowance such as Onavo.
iPhone âbug' could be eating up users' 3G data allowance - Hindustan Times
Users continue to complain that their phone bills have rocketed since upgrading to the latest version of Apple's iOS operating system. Owners of iPhones new and old that have moved over to iOS6 are now experiencing increased phone bills despite not changing their usage patterns. The problem seems to stem from the fact that handsets appear to be switching over from wi-fi to 3G without their owners' permission. This means that instead of surfing the internet, streaming content or downloading songs for free, they're actually running through their monthly data allowance.
When the iOS6 upgrade was rolled out at the end of September, many users reported problems concerning wi-fi connectivity that Apple was quick to address. Then at the beginning of October, US customers on the Verizon network started claiming that their devices were switching over to 3G when they should have been in wi-fi mode. Apple claimed at the time that the problem was limited to Verizon customers and quickly issued a fix .
However, the problems have continued for some users and now reports are coming from as far afield as the UK and Australia that iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS6 are having the same problems as their US, Verizon-subscribing counterparts. Worst of all is the fact that until a phone bill arrives, most will have no idea that their handset may be affected, unless they continuously monitor the home screen to see how their phone is connecting to the internet.
Thanks to the widespread criticism of Apple Maps, owners of earlier iPhones have been slower than usual to upgrade their handsets to the latest version of iOS for fear of losing native access to Google Maps, a standard feature of iOS5.
Some commentators believe that the problem is a bug in the software and others believe that it may be confined to iTunes Match (Apple's music streaming service) and its apps for synchronizing content to iCloud. Both of these apps can be turned off in settings menus. However, if the problem is not limited to iTunes or iCloud, then there are a number of third-party apps available that can monitor data usage such as SwayMarkets or that can compress images and other large data streams to help reduce the strain on a user's 3G monthly allowance such as Onavo.
iPhone âbug' could be eating up users' 3G data allowance - Hindustan Times
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Apple iOS 6 maps vs. Google maps visually
Apple has had a hard time since launching iOS 6 and especially with the new maps application, which has resulted in a number of screenshots appearing online revealing faults, so is this just teething issues with a new direction or are Apple’s iOS 6 maps a disaster when compared to Google maps? We’ve tracked down a couple of videos that look at this very topic for a number of abilities, which includes turn-by-turn navigation, 3D, and if you have a medical emergency.
The first video performs a driving test with iOS 6 turn-by-turn vs. Google maps and Navigation, which the Apple maps were reviewed using an iPhone 4S and the Google maps on a HTC One X. Some user reactions to this video claim that Google’s software seems much quicker when it comes to GPS, although we’d love to know how you think they compare, so check out the first video below this article.
We recently performed a test as well with Apple’s new turn-by-turn for 2 hours around London, which in our experience had been a major improvement and one without any problems, although we are aware that this is not the case for thousands of other users.
When we first got hands-on with Apple’s new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 maps we’d have to admit the 3D impressed us, although shortly after we did see a number of problems with 3D buildings in the wrong places or looking a bit strange. These are problems Apple said would be fixed partially by user feedback, so you can certainly expect constant fixes thanks to this feedback and the fact that Apple users cloud technology as well.
The second video takes a look at Apple’s 3D maps in iOS 6 vs. Google Earth 3D buildings, and aims to find out what software produces the best 3D buildings. They explain the main differences between Apple and Google maps, so take a look at that video and feel free to leave your opinion, especially if you’ve been hands-on yourself.
Finally we’ve included a third video that focuses on using iOS 6 maps and Google maps when you have an emergency, and the video creator claims it might not be a good idea to use Apple maps when you have a medical emergency. See the video for exactly why that is, although we can’t help but wonder if we’d pick up the phone and dial for help rather than use maps. See all three videos below looking at Apple iOS 6 maps vs. Google maps, and then hit the comments with your experiences using either software.
It is worth noting that some leaked screenshots have appeared online within the last couple of days, which could point to Google maps being available on iOS 6 as an app really soon, although at this stage this should be classed as simply a rumor.
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Apple has had a hard time since launching iOS 6 and especially with the new maps application, which has resulted in a number of screenshots appearing online revealing faults, so is this just teething issues with a new direction or are Apple’s iOS 6 maps a disaster when compared to Google maps? We’ve tracked down a couple of videos that look at this very topic for a number of abilities, which includes turn-by-turn navigation, 3D, and if you have a medical emergency.
The first video performs a driving test with iOS 6 turn-by-turn vs. Google maps and Navigation, which the Apple maps were reviewed using an iPhone 4S and the Google maps on a HTC One X. Some user reactions to this video claim that Google’s software seems much quicker when it comes to GPS, although we’d love to know how you think they compare, so check out the first video below this article.
We recently performed a test as well with Apple’s new turn-by-turn for 2 hours around London, which in our experience had been a major improvement and one without any problems, although we are aware that this is not the case for thousands of other users.
When we first got hands-on with Apple’s new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 maps we’d have to admit the 3D impressed us, although shortly after we did see a number of problems with 3D buildings in the wrong places or looking a bit strange. These are problems Apple said would be fixed partially by user feedback, so you can certainly expect constant fixes thanks to this feedback and the fact that Apple users cloud technology as well.
The second video takes a look at Apple’s 3D maps in iOS 6 vs. Google Earth 3D buildings, and aims to find out what software produces the best 3D buildings. They explain the main differences between Apple and Google maps, so take a look at that video and feel free to leave your opinion, especially if you’ve been hands-on yourself.
Finally we’ve included a third video that focuses on using iOS 6 maps and Google maps when you have an emergency, and the video creator claims it might not be a good idea to use Apple maps when you have a medical emergency. See the video for exactly why that is, although we can’t help but wonder if we’d pick up the phone and dial for help rather than use maps. See all three videos below looking at Apple iOS 6 maps vs. Google maps, and then hit the comments with your experiences using either software.
It is worth noting that some leaked screenshots have appeared online within the last couple of days, which could point to Google maps being available on iOS 6 as an app really soon, although at this stage this should be classed as simply a rumor.
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