Why can't you have a number
Why can't you have a number there? That seems archaic thinking for an iMessage context, where Apple is already taking over from traditional SMS in favor of a pure data connection. There is no reason...
View ArticleFaceTime and iMessage can be
FaceTime and iMessage can be configured on wifi iPads and Macs to also use your phone number... I have it on mine... uses the number associated with the AppleID on my iPhone.
View ArticleThats good news, but I guess
Thats good news, but I guess I need one of Ally's beginner level posts, as all I see is "add another email" and no phone number on my poky 1st gen iPad Edit: Looking around, sounds like my relevant...
View ArticleSolid list. I'd add:
Solid list. I'd add: 5. Drop the email/phone number split. People want to conact *me*,not my device. Apple knows who I am, and what devices I own. Apple should be able to route accordingly, rather...
View ArticleI am wanting a more "unified"
I am wanting a more "unified" experience so bad for iOS 7! I don't want to use competitors' products, I want to use Apple's!
View ArticleThis article sounds like one
This article sounds like one big advertisement for BlackBerry. Its funny that people want what BB has, but hate it so bad.
View ArticleI don't want to use Skype,
I don't want to use Skype, Google Hangouts or BBM. I want a services that is built into the OS by Apple.
View ArticleWhat I would like Apple to do
What I would like Apple to do is consolidate some of their core apps. For instance contacts, why do I need a stand alone app for contacts when my phone app has all my contacts, they should also take...
View Articlei have to say being spoiled
i have to say being spoiled by bbm on my personal phone makes me realize these same gripes. in bbm you can call/text/video chat etc... i totally understand where the frustration is when you are trying...
View ArticleHere's my problem with your
Here's my problem with your request: "I'd love to see Apple take a step in that direction with iOS 7. Then I can start asking for a unified messaging system, like webOS Synergy or the BlackBerry 10...
View Article"and neatly roshambo the
"and neatly roshambo the carriers' right in their exorbitant SMS/MMS fees at the same time." My bill: Unlimited Messaging.............................$0.00 My fees are nonexistent. I'm fine with all...
View ArticleI have never once noticed any
I have never once noticed any reliability issue with iMessage or ever had it mis-order anything, and have never heard any of my friends mention their iPhones having an issue either. Is this really...
View ArticleTrue confession: I use my
True confession: I use my (long-suffering) wife as my "is it simple enough for a non-technical user" test subject. I had her iPhone 4s and iPad 2 set up for iMessages and FaceTime. FaceTime was the...
View ArticleiMessage becomes kind of
iMessage becomes kind of useless if it's not on multiple platforms (at least Android).
View ArticleAs awesome as it would be to
As awesome as it would be to make these services cross-platform, I doubt Apple ever will. It's a defining competitive advantage for them: You can use FaceTime with your friends and family that have...
View ArticleArticle 10
I've noticed iMessage down twice in the 2 years I've had an iPhone. That is not enough for me to consider it unreliable. I just sent text messages instead. Remember those?
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