G+_Randy Strye Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Was anyone else confused about the fact that this week on TWiT, they open with "The Apple event was lame", but then spend at least a full hour talking about minor upgrades? Took 45 minutes to even mention Nexus 6 and who knows how long to talk about it. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I found it a little strange that four people with apple laptops and three of them (the three guests) 100% apple fans would even comment on anything Android and dish the Android commercial that makes a little fun of the fact that apple gives it's customers no real choice or selection. In 2014 who would buy a car from a company that gave you pretty much no choice in color, number of doors, options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Daryl Hunt Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just a pity though that if you live outside the U.S. There is no date set yet to when you might be able to buy a Nexus6 some are saying first quarter of 2015. Yet that terrible Apple sold its iPhone into 16 countries from day one. But I suppose as long as it's available in the US that is all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Randy Strye Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm glad HTC released the M8 Eye worldwide on day one, otherwise you'd hear everyone in the US complaining. Wait... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Welch Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It was also annoying listening to Christina Warren explaining how Google Wallet worked four years ago, with its limited card compatibility, instead of how it has functioned over the past several years, with compatibility with all cards. It's obvious she hasn't picked up an Android phone long enough to even attempt to look at the Wallet feature, and as a tech journalist, she should not be spewing wrong information to the masses to make Apple's solution look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Randy Strye Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Michael Welch I was thinking the same thing! The Capital One restriction hasn't been a thing in years. I'm using both a Visa and Mastercard with zero issues. My main problem with Google Wallet is that stores don't maintain the NFC pads so you don't know they're not working until you look like an alien by tapping your phone to the kiosk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Daryl Hunt Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Google wallet, yet another service not available outside the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I take it you enjoyed this episode of This Week in Apple, Daryl? Just guessing, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Daryl Hunt Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It was ok, I am not anti android I am just pointing out the frustration of those of us who live outside the US with some of the decisions Google make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I can totally understand that Daryl. In reverse I don't understand why America has lagged so far behind in secure credit card payments. I'm reading and it has been mentioned several times on various TWiT network shows that Apple Pay is the thing that is going to bring secure payments for all phones that use NFC by getting merchants to upgrade their machines. I thank Apple for that, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Randy Strye Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 John Little Love it or hate it, you can't deny that Apple has a lot of weight to throw around. Apple says jump and the world says "How high?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dory Goldberger Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 John Little I think you just described Tessla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Dory Goldberger wrongo. You design your car, not take what they think you should have. http://www.teslamotors.com/models/design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dory Goldberger Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 You get to choose a model S or X , a storage amount 60 or 85, pick a color. Yes obviously there is a bit more customization available on a Tesla but I was being superficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I know you were but I thought it was funny that even Tesla has more options than Apple plus you left off 2 or 4 wheel drive, tire size, wheel style, and a few other choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dory Goldberger Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Wheel size & style are user modifiable I equate them with the mandatory case you must put on a iPhone to keep the screen from exploding if you set it down to hard or for structural support due to the weak frame.? You may have me on the two motor all wheel drive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Dory Goldberger OK, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Molly Fanton Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I didn't catch all of TWiT, but it was getting annoying how they went on about Apple. I have a few Apple products, but I'm not fan girl. I'm a type of person who will try anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Little Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Molly Fanton in IRC I mentioned that the show title should be apple related because the show was 70% Apple and Leo responded back on the air that it was "only" 50% Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Pick Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The apple fandom got nausiating toward the end when none would put a case protecter on their iphone because they feel the phone would be less beautiful with it then without. They felt the beauty of the phone was worth purchasing apple care in case they break the phone.Their vanity, and I'm being nice when I say vanity when it felt so much like stupidity. Their vanity explained to me why so many are breaking their iphone 6 or 6+ accidentally without a case protector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dave Trautman Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 From all my posts here and elsewhere it is no secret I think Apple has some of the best stuff in a few categories (I leave the phone out of that list) and I'm more than happy to watch their presentations after the fact to learn more about what they are up to. I use a lot of different computers and systems but I prefer the Mac stuff the most. BUT I am always embarrassed when I see TWiT shows that go on and on and on about the latest Apple thingy. Sure it's okay to mention Apple in a Google netcast and Google in a Windows netcast. That's just a mention and a comparison. But when half a show gets hijacked by some recent Apple controversy or shipping delay or new product update I am not only frustrated by not getting what I came to the show to hear, but I am embarrassed for being so Apple-leaning myself. I know in person I can bore people with the scope of what the ecosystem can do, the tiny little innovations under the hood, or some obscure new software which saved my bacon. But people give me that look and I know I've gone too far. Perhaps the live studio audience should start turning their backs when they've had enough of the Apple stuff and Leo (and partners) will get the message. If enough turned away for him to notice then he might respond and moderate a little more moderately. I don't know how much the chat room comments drive this. If the chat room rose up and demanded a change of subject they just might move on. TWiT is about all tech and should be much more than commentary on any single provider, manufacturer, developer, or user base. It should address all of them in a more balanced way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mark Slavin Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Michael Welch Whenever I see that Christina Warren is on Twit I get a sinking feeling that I'm about to hear 2 hours of of pro Apple anti Google drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Doc Funkinstein Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Really wish dorvack was on this week to move this conversation along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Irina Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Lots of misinformation from Christina Warren about Google stuff. She (and Leo Laporte) kept saying that Google has no customer support but that's absolutely not true for paid products such as the Nexus line, Play Store purchases or All Access. I've personally spoken to knowledgeable customer service about these three products. Never been put on hold and always had my issue resolved. In fact, every Google Play Store receipt comes with a phone number to call for support. Basically, this type of "tech journalists" are getting close to losing all credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Randy Strye Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Irina Ivanova +1 on that. When I was having mic issues with my Nexus 4, I called, spent zero time on hold, and they replaced it with no questions asked. Even paid for return shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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