The iPhone thread - Page 131

**Matt D** · 16-12-2011, 18:30

It's a lot better than I thought it would be. [Although it does get caught out sometimes, as shown by my first use of it earlier in the thread]

It's useful for dictating text messages etc., especially in a hands-free setting. It's pretty good for answering questions too, or setting up reminders etc.

I don't use it a lot - but it can be quite handy.

I think we're not getting the location stuff here for another few months yet.

muppetman11 · 22-12-2011, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Matt D

It's a lot better than I thought it would be. [Although it does get caught out sometimes, as shown by my first use of it earlier in the thread]

It's useful for dictating text messages etc., especially in a hands-free setting. It's pretty good for answering questions too, or setting up reminders etc.

I don't use it a lot - but it can be quite handy.

I think we're not getting the location stuff here for another few months yet.

Anyone else having trouble with Siri tonight ?

wwe · 26-12-2011, 14:12

Ive been having trouble with Siri. Keeps saying it cart take any request right now. Please try again later.

Jameseh · 26-12-2011, 14:15

Its Xmas, lots of people will have got iPhones (lots as in more at the same time than usual) so I imagine the servers will be stressed.

LSainsbury · 26-12-2011, 14:52

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Originally Posted by wwe

Ive been having trouble with Siri. Keeps saying it cart take any request right now. Please try again later.

It's Christmas - even your PA needs a break!

idi banashapan · 26-12-2011, 15:18

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Originally Posted by wwe

Ive been having trouble with Siri. Keeps saying it cart take any request right now. Please try again later.

turn Siri off, then back on. Settings > General > Siri - that should sort it. either that, or reboot your iPhone. also - ensure you definitely have a connection to the interwebz either via 3G or Wifi

Cobbydaler · 30-12-2011, 21:46

That Siri sure is a cuddly, friendly sort of interface...

**Matt D** · 31-01-2012, 00:20

I now have a 4S running 5.0.1 with an untethered Jailbreak, thanks to the Dev Team & Chronic Dev "Dream Team" and Absinthe

SBSettings for iOS5 is great. Also installed my other main JB apps: BrowserChanger so I can use iCab Mobile as the default browser instead of Safari, and Intelliscreen... this time IntelliscreenX (ISX). ISX rocks. The iOS5 Notification Centre is far better than notifications on iOS4 and below... and ISX is far better than iOS5's. I now have Mail, Twitter, Facebook, and RSS feeds in my Notification Centre, plus can access the lot from the Lock Screen. Awesome.

Don't think I'll bother with my iPad, though. I don't use Notifications on the iPad, and don't need the SBSettings toggles. Not worth doing for BrowserChanger alone. The only other thing I ever Jailbroke the iPhone for before was tethering... which is irrelevant for the iPad (& not needed on the iPhone now with the new O2 tariffs).

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... and I've now actually uninstalled SBSettings, having found that IntelliScreenX has its own toggles. Nice.

STONEISLAND · 31-01-2012, 08:14

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Originally Posted by Matt D

I now have a 4S running 5.0.1 with an untethered Jailbreak, thanks to the Dev Team & Chronic Dev "Dream Team" and Absinthe

SBSettings for iOS5 is great. Also installed my other main JB apps: BrowserChanger so I can use iCab Mobile as the default browser instead of Safari, and Intelliscreen... this time IntelliscreenX (ISX). ISX rocks. The iOS5 Notification Centre is far better than notifications on iOS4 and below... and ISX is far better than iOS5's. I now have Mail, Twitter, Facebook, and RSS feeds in my Notification Centre, plus can access the lot from the Lock Screen. Awesome.

Don't think I'll bother with my iPad, though. I don't use Notifications on the iPad, and don't need the SBSettings toggles. Not worth doing for BrowserChanger alone. The only other thing I ever Jailbroke the iPhone for before was tethering... which is irrelevant for the iPad (& not needed on the iPhone now with the new O2 tariffs).

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... and I've now actually uninstalled SBSettings, having found that IntelliScreenX has its own toggles. Nice.

I think its sad that you have to jail break iphones to benefit for theses great aps, I refuse to do it as not right yet feel left out doing what apple want me to do!

Why can apple not create theses aps?!

jb66 · 31-01-2012, 08:20

Can do all that on my android, glad I got rid of my iPhone, can't think of a reason to jb my iPad, best apps were free or 50p

chrisjones · 31-01-2012, 08:28

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Originally Posted by STONEISLAND

I think its sad that you have to jail break iphones to benefit for theses great aps, I refuse to do it as not right yet feel left out doing what apple want me to do!

Why can apple not create theses aps?!

They will, bang on the release of iPhone5 and the iOS at launch!

**Russ** · 24-03-2012, 16:24

So....it looks like I'm finally going to turn to the dark side. My upgrade is due soon and I've been playing with her-indoors' 4S to the point where I'm seriously considering it, especially after the deal I've been offered.

Anyway I've been using Android for the past 4 years and although I have a lot of respect for it, I'm getting a bit annoyed with the occasional freezing and other little annoyances. So I need to know that what Apple can provide me will match what I've had on Android.

Firstly, are there any free satnavs available for it? On terms with the turn-by-turn navigation you get with Google Maps?

dilligaf1701 · 24-03-2012, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Russ

So....it looks like I'm finally going to turn to the dark side. My upgrade is due soon and I've been playing with her-indoors' 4S to the point where I'm seriously considering it, especially after the deal I've been offered.

Anyway I've been using Android for the past 4 years and although I have a lot of respect for it, I'm getting a bit annoyed with the occasional freezing and other little annoyances. So I need to know that what Apple can provide me will match what I've had on Android.

Firstly, are there any free satnavs available for it? On terms with the turn-by-turn navigation you get with Google Maps?

http://www.navmii.com/navfree/?country=GB (free)

Is ok but I still prefer the cheap(ish) co pilot.

Gary L · 24-03-2012, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Russ

are there any free satnavs available for it?

I don't think there are any free ones. they only become free if you jailbreak it.

**Chris** · 24-03-2012, 17:31

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

http://www.navmii.com/navfree/?country=GB (free)

Is ok but I still prefer the cheap(ish) co pilot.

A vote for NavFree from me - I have it on my iPad and it's got me out of a pickle a couple of times, on occasions I wasn't expecting to end up somewhere unfamiliar and didn't have the TomTom in the car.