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DubDJ · 19-09-2012 4:34pm

murpho999 wrote: »

You know what bugs me most about iOS and no one seems to talk about it.

The App store, every time you download an app or an update it kicks you out to show the app installing.

Drives me mad, want to stay in the App store and let download/installatoin run in background.

Was that not added in iOS 6? Background downloads on the App Store. Maybe I dreamt it

Sad Professor · 19-09-2012 4:34pm

murpho999 wrote: »

You know what bugs me most about iOS and no one seems to talk about it.

The App store, every time you download an app or an update it kicks you out to show the app installing.

Drives me mad, want to stay in the App store and let download/installation run in background.

Then you are going to love iOS 6.

L5 · 19-09-2012 4:34pm

murpho999 wrote: »

You know what bugs me most about iOS and no one seems to talk about it.

The App store, every time you download an app or an update it kicks you out to show the app installing.

Drives me mad, want to stay in the App store and let download/installation run in background.

That will be fixed in today's update.

naasrd · 19-09-2012 4:36pm

murpho999 wrote: »

You know what bugs me most about iOS and no one seems to talk about it.

The App store, every time you download an app or an update it kicks you out to show the app installing.

Drives me mad, want to stay in the App store and let download/installation run in background.

Drives me nuts. Probably the most nonsensical feature on ios.

rolexeagle1 · 19-09-2012 4:36pm

Apple maps is actually very good i find!

Sad Professor · 19-09-2012 4:37pm

Johnmb wrote: »

I think that's one of the changes happening in iOS 6. I'm just not sure if it'll happen today with the iOS update, or next month with the iTunes update.

It's in iOS 6.0. When you tap on download/update, the button will change to "downloading" and then "open" without kicking you back to the home screen. You stay in the App Store. It behaves the same way as the Mac App Store.

Qwerty Dub · 19-09-2012 4:38pm

murpho999 wrote: »

You know what bugs me most about iOS and no one seems to talk about it.

The App store, every time you download an app or an update it kicks you out to show the app installing.

Drives me mad, want to stay in the App store and let download/installation run in background.

That is fixed in IOS6. You can view the download in the App Store. Then choose 'Open' if you wish. Another change I like is that we are no longer required to enter Apple ID password when 'updating' an App. Handy.

sham09 · 19-09-2012 4:40pm

Just checked on both my iPhone & iPad 3 and both say no update available..... What time today is iOS6 being released? Very interested to finally get a chance to use it :-)

L5 · 19-09-2012 4:44pm

sham09 wrote: »

Just checked on both my iPhone & iPad 3 and both say no update available..... What time today is iOS6 being released? Very interested to finally get a chance to use it :-)

6pm

rolexeagle1 · 19-09-2012 4:46pm

6pm, if you really want download the GM version from a torrent site and update it through iTunes by holding down ALT and Shift while clicking the update icon, will probably stay on the GM version (as it is essentially the finished product) for a few days until the traffic dies down on the official apple servers, will be manic at 6pm with everyone trying to update at the same time

waynegalway · 19-09-2012 5:11pm

Any idea what size download it's likely to be?

rolexeagle1 · 19-09-2012 5:17pm

its 970mb

naasrd · 19-09-2012 5:18pm

Will it be "Over the Air" too?

waynegalway · 19-09-2012 5:19pm

srumball wrote: »

its 970mb

Thanks. That's an all-nighter for my internet connection so!

DubDJ · 19-09-2012 5:20pm

naasrd wrote: »

Will it be "Over the Air" too?

Yes it's supposed to be.

djfitzerjnr · 19-09-2012 5:22pm

I remember getting the update for iOS5 handy enough on release date. I think I put it down to the fact I already had the iTunes update downloaded and was using the uni internet, so it was pretty good.

As I have an iPhone4, would I not have a smaller update to download as I don't have Siri and all the updates that will go with that?

Qwerty Dub · 19-09-2012 5:24pm

I have the GM version on my phone. Will the phone suggest an update OTA for me or will it tell me that I am running the latest software meaning if I wish to get the official release I will have to do a RESTORE via iTunes, as opposed to a software update.

Cheers....

naasrd · 19-09-2012 5:24pm

DubDJ wrote: »

Yes it's supposed to be.

Right, good luck everyone. Look forward to checking back in as soon I get it.

Sad Professor · 19-09-2012 5:47pm

Apple's maps are an absolute disaster! I think I may have to hold off upgrading my iPhone until Google release a standalone app. The web version isn't an acceptable alternative and I have a funny feeling Google might delay the app as long as possible. I would strongly encourage anyone who relies on the Maps app to think twice before upgrading.

naasrd · 19-09-2012 5:52pm

And remember to make sure you have enough spare memory available on your device! Around a 1g just to be sure.

arch_stanton · 19-09-2012 5:59pm

Available now on my iPad over the air. Downloading quickly, started at About 10 minutes remaining and immediately dropped to 7 minutes /thinly veiled boast about 50MB FTTH line

coylemj · 19-09-2012 6:03pm

It's just become available on iTunes for my iTouch G4, downloading now.

ehcocmeo · 19-09-2012 6:04pm

Downloaded fine to my iphone 4s, great upgrade..

L5 · 19-09-2012 6:05pm

Still not showing ota on my iPhone 4 or 4s

mailforkev · 19-09-2012 6:06pm

I'm on 5 mins remaining here, although I remember going to iOS 5 that it told me a few minutes but the last minute was about 20 mins long.

Maybe their new server farm will have fixed that though.

dannyc1 · 19-09-2012 6:06pm

Downloading mine now too, probably take about 2hrs to download...damn eircom lol

Mugser · 19-09-2012 6:07pm

On the way:) 17 mins remaining.

frozenfrozen · 19-09-2012 6:07pm

djfitzerjnr · 19-09-2012 6:10pm

Have to leave home and don't want to leave home without the phone. It'll be a few hours before I get to download it but I have my mam's phone updating now so I'll get to get used to it while my own is downloading. Maybe the delay will allow my download to go quicker later on!

ehcocmeo · 19-09-2012 6:10pm

L5 wrote: »

Still not showing ota on my iPhone 4 or 4s

Hi, Download with itunes, its quicker and available there.

Pedro32561 · 19-09-2012 6:13pm

My update just jumped from 22 minutes to 1 hour :eek:

guil · 19-09-2012 6:13pm

prob won't download if you have the GM, restore in itunes to get the final release

coylemj · 19-09-2012 6:13pm

Download complete, backing up device.

Holsten · 19-09-2012 6:15pm

Is Apple Maps really that bad?

Might not bother if they're just terrible, I love the maps app.

dorkacle · 19-09-2012 6:15pm

Is there anything other than Google maps that will be removed if you update? I haven't heard anything about this! :eek:

(Didn't think I was, but must off be living under a rock!? Or have Apple conveniently not publicised this?)

P.S. Using Iphone 4 not 4s

Dorsanty · 19-09-2012 6:17pm

Stuck on 23 minutes. (now at 24 actually following writing this up)

Hmmm, when will big commercial companies start using p2p for this sort of thing? It would be of huge benefit, though you'd probably get people seeding bad data, etc.

eorpach · 19-09-2012 6:25pm

dorkacle wrote: »

Is there anything other than Google maps that will be removed if you update? I haven't heard anything about this! :eek:

(Didn't think I was, but must off be living under a rock!? Or have Apple conveniently not publicised this?)

P.S. Using Iphone 4 not 4s

The native Youtube App is also going...but its already been replaced by an improved one that went live last week in the App Store (few useful features missing from it though - like 'history').

Can anybody who is now using iOS6 comment on the new Maps App? I've read that its particularly lacking in detail for Ireland. Annoying too is the removal of Google Streetview in iOS6. I found Streetview a very handy feature for identifying addresses/shops that I hadn't been to before.

CrazyChick18 · 19-09-2012 6:26pm

updating mine at the moment 24 mins have a feeling prob take longer

airbus125 · 19-09-2012 6:34pm

Any apps with passbook work here

coylemj · 19-09-2012 6:35pm

Finished, it took just over 30 minutes to download to iTunes and apply to the iTouch.

dorkacle · 19-09-2012 6:42pm

eorpach wrote: »

The native Youtube App is also going...but its already been replaced by an improved one that went live last week in the App Store (few useful features missing from it though - like 'history').

Seems like a very petty attempt at having a stab at Google really, particularly considering Google are just releasing app store equivalents...?

I am by no means a 'fanboy' but as much as I like their products, Apple are really turning me off with much of the activities of late.

murpho999 · 19-09-2012 6:45pm

dorkacle wrote: »

eorpach wrote: »

The native Youtube App is also going...but its already been replaced by an improved one that went live last week in the App Store (few useful features missing from it though - like 'history').

Seems like a very petty attempt at having a stab at Google really, particularly considering Google are just releasing app store equivalents...?

I am by no means a 'fanboy' but as much as I like their products, Apple are really turning me off with much of the activities of late.

Well in fairness Google are now a major competitor to Apple in the market so why should they promote them?

I'm sure there will be a new Google Maps App soon anyway.

Sad Professor · 19-09-2012 6:46pm

eorpach wrote: »

The native Youtube App is also going...but its already been replaced by an improved one that went live last week in the App Store (few useful features missing from it though - like 'history').

Can anybody who is now using iOS6 comment on the new Maps App? I've read that its particularly lacking in detail for Ireland. Annoying too is the removal of Google Streetview in iOS6. I found Streetview a very handy feature for identifying addresses/shops that I hadn't been to before.

The maps lack detail. They also have accuracy problems. Dublin Zoo is on Exchequer Street, the Lighthouse Cinema is in Church Square, etc. Looking at my own area in the Dublin suburbs, there's barely an detail at all and what little there is is a joke. Take away restaurants, florists, etc in the middle of housing estates, no where near their actual location, incorrect street names and so on. There's just no way you could trust it.

Qwerty Dub · 19-09-2012 6:46pm

eorpach wrote: »

The native Youtube App is also going...but its already been replaced by an improved one that went live last week in the App Store (few useful features missing from it though - like 'history').

Can anybody who is now using iOS6 comment on the new Maps App? I've read that its particularly lacking in detail for Ireland. Annoying too is the removal of Google Streetview in iOS6. I found Streetview a very handy feature for identifying addresses/shops that I hadn't been to before.

Flyover (3D) view on Apple Maps works between the canals in Dublin, but thats it. Google Maps is much better for the moment.

Peregrine · 19-09-2012 6:50pm

Hmm is it worth updating?
My 4G iPod is still on 4.3.1

jailbroken so I never bothered updating. I'll need a Google Maps app as soon as possible haha

ehcocmeo · 19-09-2012 6:51pm

Sad Professor wrote: »

The maps lack detail. They also have accuracy problems. Dublin Zoo is on Exchequer Street, the Lighthouse Cinema is in Church Square, etc. Looking at my own area in the Dublin suburbs, there's barely an detail at all and what little there is is a joke. Take away restaurants, florists, etc in the middle of housing estates, no where near their actual location, incorrect street names and so on. There's just no way you could trust it.

Loads of Map apps you can buy. TomTom is really good. Not bothered about the apple maps app... probably will get better over time. atleast its free.

Vertigo100 · 19-09-2012 6:54pm

Will the removal off google maps affect the Nike+ running app?

Qwerty Dub · 19-09-2012 6:54pm

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Hmm is it worth updating?
My 4G iPod is still on 4.3.1 jailbroken so I never bothered updating. I'll need a Google Maps app as soon as possible haha

Why did you never update to IOS5 to make use of iMessage etc and Jailbreak again?

Tis a matter of opinion about whether update is worth it or not. Having used the GM version on phone for a week and Beta on iPad 2 for a couple of months I would say no, but thats just me.

opinion guy · 19-09-2012 7:12pm

Sad Professor wrote: »

Apple's maps are an absolute disaster! I think I may have to hold off upgrading my iPhone until Google release a standalone app. The web version isn't an acceptable alternative and I have a funny feeling Google might delay the app as long as possible. I would strongly encourage anyone who relies on the Maps app to think twice before upgrading.

Sad Professor wrote: »

The maps lack detail. They also have accuracy problems. Dublin Zoo is on Exchequer Street, the Lighthouse Cinema is in Church Square, etc. Looking at my own area in the Dublin suburbs, there's barely an detail at all and what little there is is a joke. Take away restaurants, florists, etc in the middle of housing estates, no where near their actual location, incorrect street names and so on. There's just no way you could trust it.

Seriously that bad ? That's worse than expected! Stay on iOS5 for me so!

Itssoeasy · 19-09-2012 7:15pm

All finished. Very smooth.

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