[access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded

  • From: "Griffiths, Steve" <Steve.Griffiths@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:28:31 +0000

Saqib,

As I understand it, there is no UK business directory that Siri can hook into 
yet, so one limitation is that you can't get answers to questions like "what 
restaurants are nearby", or "when's the next train to Cardiff". News of when 
such a directory will become available is pure speculation as Apple haven't 
given a date, but I've heard people mention January/February.

Steve

On 21 Nov 2011, at 16:23, "Saqib Hussain" <saqibh23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> How is Siri limitted in the UK?  I'm due for an upgrade tomorrow and
> Symbian is out of the question so I'm left with the Iphone. If Siri is
> not what the glossy adverts claim then I might go for the original
> Iphone4 as it will bring the monthly cost down. If not then I can get
> a like new one from Amazon for £300 or the old 3GS model for £140.
> The reason why I want a Iphone is that a lot of my favourite apps are
> accessible and as I have a Ipod! I have the experience of using a IOS
> device. Texting is a concern as I I'm still slow with texting as
> practising on the Ipod hasn't really increased my speed dromatically.
> 
> On 21/11/2011, Eleanor Burke <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Talks and keypads are billiant though Jackie.  I will not be choosing the
>> iPhone either.
>> 
>> Eleanor
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 3:17 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded
>> 
>> 
>>> Hi Barry
>>> 
>>> I'm with you.  It's why I dumped my iPhone and gave it to my son.  I have
>>> an
>>> iPod Touch, and I love this for at home to download apps and listen to
>>> music.  That suits me.  I use a C5 or my N86 for phone calls, texting and
>>> all the rest.  They can keep the iPhone, it's too much hassle.
>>> 
>>> What you needed to do is go into App Switcher, where you press the home
>>> button twice.  In there, it lists the apps which are open, and you would
>>> have seen Safari there if you'd known.  To close it, double tap, but on
>>> the
>>> second tap, hold your finger down until VO says "Edit" or something, then
>>> you lift your finger and double tap each app that is open to close it.
>>> Once
>>> App Switcher tells you there are no apps currently open, you know you are
>>> safe.
>>> 
>>> But what a carry on, forget it! (lol).
>>> 
>>> Sorry, I can't give you a reason for sticking with it unless your contract
>>> provider will let you switch to something a bit more savvy.  Trouble is
>>> that
>>> Talks and proper keypads are becoming so scarce.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kind Regards,
>>> 
>>> Jackie Cairns
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>>> Of
>>> Barry Hill
>>> Sent: 20 November 2011 17:25
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] I-phone too long winded
>>> 
>>> Hi all
>>> 
>>> I've recently discovered, through a fairly large phone bill, that I need
>>> to
>>> go through some sequence that is akin to a Freemasans handshake to close
>>> an
>>> app such as Safari.  In essence, I've searched the net, pressed the home
>>> button to  close it, so I thought, and got on with my day.  However, as
>>> I-phone users hopefully know, it did not close but carried on in the
>>> background until I shut off the mobile at night.
>>> 
>>> I'm sorely tempted to go back to my Nokia N86, on which I just pressed one
>>> button to close a so-called app.  Texting is so much easier and I've got
>>> K-nfb reader too.
>>> 
>>> The I-phone makes a nice I-pod accessory and has some gimmicky app's that
>>> I
>>> would use once in a blue moon, but to do anything is too long winded to
>>> use
>>> as a simple mobile.
>>> 
>>> I'm on a two year contract, but I'm willing to lose money on the deal just
>>> to go back to simple.
>>> 
>>> So, guys, I'm looking for a good argument why I should keep my I-Phone 4
>>> and
>>> not go back to my N86.
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> 
>>> Barry
>>> 
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