mykeyb Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 So Apple have been granted a patent for navigating map software on touch screen using your finger. They applied for the patent just before Google Maps hit the 3GS. So A. it wasnt even their map software the patent applied to B. Some TomTom devices had exactly the same method of use way before Apple applied for the patent. So presumably if they go after Android / Google they will also have to go after TomTom. The same TomTom who they are collaborating with on their own version of maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2012 Yep, that worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 So Apple have been granted a patent for navigating map software on touch screen using your finger. They applied for the patent just before Google Maps hit the 3GS. So A. it wasnt even their map software the patent applied to B. Some TomTom devices had exactly the same method of use way before Apple applied for the patent. So presumably if they go after Android / Google they will also have to go after TomTom. The same TomTom who they are collaborating with on their own version of maps. Only in the US presumably since you would like to think a UK/European Court would have simply laughed them back to Cupertino with that one. How the **** else do you navigate a touch screen device? Pricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 So presumably if they go after Android / Google they will also have to go after TomTom. The same TomTom who they are collaborating with on their own version of maps. No, they would just declare a licensing agreement with Tom Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Looking at some of the contract prices for the Nexus 4 are just bloody ridiculous. O2 on twitter were trying to justify the ridiculous prices and got flamed for it. Giffgaff are great and have 2 handsets on them at the moment but when my O2 contract runs out I might go for this on Three Essential Internet Sim 200 12 month Contract 200 minutes 5000 texts 500MB data £6.90 a month You can phone up and add all you can eat data for an extra £3.00 a month. Best bit is if you go through Topcashback you can get back £42.92 So this brings your monthly bill down to £6.33 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2012 O2 were offering extortionate prices when I got my S3 as well. They wanted £42 a month for a worse tariff than I'm on now with TMobile, which is £26 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Carriers need to be broken. If handset prices can be reduced the way Google are doing with the Nexus 4, then people won't need subsidised phones. So then people won't need stupid 24 month contracts. Further moving power away from carriers and thus meaning less lock in and more free open competition. Just take supermarkets as an example. I am not locked in to always get my shopping from one company, I can freely decide who to shop with. We need that level of freedom in the mobile carrier world, especially as internet moves to mobile from fixed line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 There is no net neutrality on mobile internet though. I dont think I will ever have it as my main source of internet connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 How to I find out how far I have walked on google now do I need gps switched on all the time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I don't think so, I dont see it polling GPS all the time. I'd imagine it uses cellular towers for coarse location instead. Oh, and FWIW, you can leave GPS on all the time and it wont rape your battery. It's only when other apps access GPS that it drains your battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hahahahahahahah rocket polishers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Might be missing something obvious here but how do I get Google now up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 You guys seem to get more from google now than I do, could be the fact I live in a shit location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2012 TLR, assuming you've got Jellybean, just open google and it'll be there. Not in a browser, via the google app or widget. Mine's already guessed I'm a villa fan. Not really sure how to be honest... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have a flight confirmation mail sent to me yesterday, for flight this Saturday. It'll be interesting if google pick it up with the new Google Now features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 TLR, assuming you've got Jellybean, just open google and it'll be there. Not in a browser, via the google app or widget. Mine's already guessed I'm a villa fan. Not really sure how to be honest... Found it, had to open it and then go settings to turn it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 TLR, assuming you've got Jellybean, just open google and it'll be there. Not in a browser, via the google app or widget. Mine's already guessed I'm a villa fan. Not really sure how to be honest... I guess it's from your search history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 1, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think you'll find it's magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 2, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2012 Still getting this "SD Card removed unexpectedly"..."Preparing SD Card" message(s). Seems to be more and more regular. Again, doesn't affect my files or anything. If I'm playing music from my SD card when I see the message it keeps on playing. Tried the card in my sister's phone for a couple of hours the other night and didn't get any message. Seems to be a common problem but still can't find any solution. Too many people have it for them to all be dodgy SD cards. Anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I never had a sd card problem with my S3. Mine is a 32gb class 4. What card is yours? Class 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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