Smartphones & Tablets

I have been using this Mapfactor Navigator GPS program for some time. Lots of free features including free offline maps. No data connection needed.. Any member looking for a free GPS program for their phone may like this. You can find the downloads here https://navigatorfree.mapfactor.com/en/download/ .

With iOS 18 Apple now has four features that use its satellite service:

Messages via satellite,

Emergency SOS via satellite,

Location via satellite (through Find My) and

Roadside Assistance via satellite.

https://www.satellitetoday.com/connectivity/2024/06/11/apple...

I had no idea that there is a DMD-T665.

It reminds me of the legacy Garmin cell phones.

List of Garmin cell phones
Name OS Release date Availability
G60 Proprietary (Linux) October 4, 2009 US (AT&T)
M20 Windows Mobile 6.1 February, 2009 Asia/Europe
M10 Windows Mobile 6.5.3 February 6, 2010 Asia/Europe
M10E Windows Mobile 6.5.3 July, 2010 Asia/Europe

Apple Releases Fix for Deleted Photos Reappearing: 17.5.1 Out Now

Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1, which fixes a bug that was affecting some users where their deleted photos would reappear.

Apple has released iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 for download for both iPhone and iPad, plus more. These releases come after Release Candidate versions were made available for developers last week.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro SM-T547U tablet in a Ram Mount Tough-Case for Tab Active Pro. It has a power cord with a USB-A connector. My wife and I used it yesterday in our Can Am Maverick running the Polaris Ride Command Android app. In the Maverick 12 volt power outlet I have a Scosche dual USB car charger. The car charger is marked on the side:

Input: 10-16VDC 2.9 A

I happened to notice the monthly went up by $12. Of course, that is annoying.

I saw that each of 3 lines were being surcharged $4/mo for being outdated (called 5G start).

I was able to lower my mom's to $40, nice, $9/mo savings.

Apple has released iOS 17.4 for iPhone and more for download on Tuesday. Also available are iOS 16.7.6 and iOS 15.8.2 for older devices.

This update brings new emoji, transcripts in Apple Podcasts, other new features and bug fixes. The update is coming in at 1.68 GB or so for the iPhone and is available now

Apple today released iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1, minor updates for the iOS 17 and iPadOS operating systems that were released in September 2023. iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1 comes a few weeks after Apple released iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection.

iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

New features and changes for the iPhone in iOS 17.3 include Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, a Unity Bloom wallpaper for the Lock Screen, and AirPlay support for select hotel room TVs.

Also available today is tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3, plus iOS 15.8.1 and iOS 16.7.5 for older devices.

Apple today released iOS 17.2.1, a minor update to the iOS 17 operating system that first came out in September. iOS 17.2.1 comes shortly after Apple released iOS 17.2, an update that brought the Journal app, spatial video recording, and more.

For more info - https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/19/apple-releases-ios-17-2...

Apple today released iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, the second major updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes over a month after Apple released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1

More info at - https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/11/apple-releases-ios-17-2...

Thursday November 30, 2023

Apple today released iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2, small updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that Apple introduced in September. iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 come a few weeks after the release of iOS 17.1.1, another bug fix update.

Apple today released iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that first came out in September. iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 come roughly two weeks after Apple released iOS 17.1, an update that brought new AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music features.

Just bought a new car with Sync 4, using Android Auto for navigation. Playing around with it at the moment, really haven't taken a long trip with it (or figured out all the things it can do).

What I'm missing so far is the traffic cameras... is there any way to display the live traffic cams on my route? I know I can do it on my phone, but I'd rather use the large Sync display on the car.

Apple today released iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, the first major updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that came out in September.

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Apple has rolled out iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1 updates with important security updates for devices unable to update to iOS 17.

As anticipated, Apple has not released detailed notes for the update. As such, it isn't clear what's been fixed in the new version of the operating system, but it does say that the update "provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users."

Apple today released an iOS 17.0.3 update for the iPhone, with the software coming a week after the launch of iOS 17.0.2. Apple has also released a new version of iPadOS, 17.0.3, for iPad users.

iOS 17
The iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 updates can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

The latest version of iOS is 17.0.1 for iPhone XS and later and 17.0.2 for iPhone 15 (all models) only. The latest version of iPadOS is 17.0.1. Learn how to update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

We have discussed this previously. Which one of our members lives on this mountain in North Carolina?

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/20/google-ma....