iPhone : ios 5 - Page 2

Will · 17-10-2011, 09:50

Whilst there's a thread on iOS 5 - thought I'd add some questions in here if that's ok?

Location services seem to be always "on" - and I'm worried it's going to drain the battery dry more quickly.

Also, what is the "localise iPhone" - I know it's a remote control/management app - but how does it work?

Things I like, using the volume + button to take pic, pinch movement for camera, picture editing. The reader function within a webpage to cut out superfluous information. Taking a pic when phone is locked.

The information screen (when you swipe down) thing don't really see the advantage of that to be honest, though the notification not taking over the whole screen when in an app is good. If you could add wifi, bluetooth etc... to the swipe down thing that would be useful. But all I have on there is the weather and today's appointments which frankly doesn't add much speed/useablility.

The "tasks" app is pointless as what's the point in having a diary and a task list?!

Mail feels a bit slower, and it doesn't seem quite as "slick" but I'm sure it's probably in my head. The functionality improvements do enhance it though.

Belmit · 17-10-2011, 10:32

Location services will drain the battery a little more but I can't say it's affected mine noticeably. I find anything that involves touching the screen a lot such as various games does the most damage to battery life, as does real-time GPS-ing as it's constantly updating. Things like playing music, having wifi turned on etc. I find makes negligible difference also.

One thing I've noticed since updating is that it's asking me to sign in to download apps with a different ID which is very confusing, and annoying if it's going to mess up my old apps when I sync. My two sign-ins were 'username' and 'username@gmail.com'. One I used for my phone, iTunes, syncing and all that malarkey, the other was for my Apple training, qualifications etc. Suddenly my phone is asking for the training account password. I *think* I've managed to sync the accounts now but I'm still slightly worried it's going to screw me down the line.

Edit: Great. Just received an email saying 'Your Apple ID was just used to download an app on a computer or device not previously associated with that Apple ID'.

Edit 2: Managed to use the iPhone app store app (!) to log out of that ID and into the regular one, then deleted and re-downloaded under the right account. Also had to do the same for Game Center. Will check what I'm logged in with in iTunes on my Mac, as it may have done the iOS 5 upgrade with the wrong ID (even though I never use it for this stuff). What a faff.

leowyatt · 17-10-2011, 12:33

Location services may be "on" but unless you see the arrow in the top part of the screen the phone isn't going to be requesting gps data so you should be fine.

Kitten · 17-10-2011, 12:48

Ho Ho Ho (remembers all the comments about iphones having less 'faff' in the S2 thread).

I love the drag down notifications on the S2 but then of course that has wi-fi, bluetooth, auto-rotation, sound/vibration etc etc all across the top when you do that, so it's obviously got more functionality.

Knipples · 17-10-2011, 12:50

You can go in the notification thing and turn them off one by one.

Will · 17-10-2011, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

Location services may be "on" but unless you see the arrow in the top part of the screen the phone isn't going to be requesting gps data so you should be fine.

The arrow is on all the time :/

Will · 17-10-2011, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

Ho Ho Ho (remembers all the comments about iphones having less 'faff' in the S2 thread).

I love the drag down notifications on the S2 but then of course that has wi-fi, bluetooth, auto-rotation, sound/vibration etc etc all across the top when you do that, so it's obviously got more functionality.

Indeed - that would be handy... typical Apple though

Meh, works well enough - I've got used to it now I think I'd find another phone frustrating to use

leowyatt · 17-10-2011, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

The arrow is on all the time :/

Go to Settings->Location Services->System Services and turn traffic off

see if the arrow disappears

Will · 17-10-2011, 14:58

aha! Setting time zone was causing it to stay on it seems... :/

Lots of the system services in location services seem to be unnecessary...

leowyatt · 17-10-2011, 15:09

aye I turned most of them off during the beta as they kept hammering the battery

17-10-2011, 09:50	#11
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Whilst there's a thread on iOS 5 - thought I'd add some questions in here if that's ok? Location services seem to be always "on" - and I'm worried it's going to drain the battery dry more quickly. Also, what is the "localise iPhone" - I know it's a remote control/management app - but how does it work? Things I like, using the volume + button to take pic, pinch movement for camera, picture editing. The reader function within a webpage to cut out superfluous information. Taking a pic when phone is locked. The information screen (when you swipe down) thing don't really see the advantage of that to be honest, though the notification not taking over the whole screen when in an app is good. If you could add wifi, bluetooth etc... to the swipe down thing that would be useful. But all I have on there is the weather and today's appointments which frankly doesn't add much speed/useablility. The "tasks" app is pointless as what's the point in having a diary and a task list?! Mail feels a bit slower, and it doesn't seem quite as "slick" but I'm sure it's probably in my head. The functionality improvements do enhance it though. __________________ *No No!*

17-10-2011, 10:32	#12
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Location services will drain the battery a little more but I can't say it's affected mine noticeably. I find anything that involves touching the screen a lot such as various games does the most damage to battery life, as does real-time GPS-ing as it's constantly updating. Things like playing music, having wifi turned on etc. I find makes negligible difference also. One thing I've noticed since updating is that it's asking me to sign in to download apps with a different ID which is very confusing, and annoying if it's going to mess up my old apps when I sync. My two sign-ins were 'username' and 'username@gmail.com'. One I used for my phone, iTunes, syncing and all that malarkey, the other was for my Apple training, qualifications etc. Suddenly my phone is asking for the training account password. I think I've managed to sync the accounts now but I'm still slightly worried it's going to screw me down the line. Edit: Great. Just received an email saying 'Your Apple ID was just used to download an app on a computer or device not previously associated with that Apple ID'. Edit 2: Managed to use the iPhone app store app (!) to log out of that ID and into the regular one, then deleted and re-downloaded under the right account. Also had to do the same for Game Center. Will check what I'm logged in with in iTunes on my Mac, as it may have done the iOS 5 upgrade with the wrong ID (even though I never use it for this stuff). What a faff. __________________ Last edited by Belmit; 17-10-2011 at 12:32.

17-10-2011, 12:33	#13
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Location services may be "on" but unless you see the arrow in the top part of the screen the phone isn't going to be requesting gps data so you should be fine. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

17-10-2011, 12:48	#14
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Ho Ho Ho (remembers all the comments about iphones having less 'faff' in the S2 thread). I love the drag down notifications on the S2 but then of course that has wi-fi, bluetooth, auto-rotation, sound/vibration etc etc all across the top when you do that, so it's obviously got more functionality. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

17-10-2011, 14:58	#19
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	aha! Setting time zone was causing it to stay on it seems... :/ Lots of the system services in location services seem to be unnecessary... __________________ *No No!*

17-10-2011, 15:09	#20
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	aye I turned most of them off during the beta as they kept hammering the battery __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"