Tipb Answers

iOS 4 limitations: Multitasking saves state, doesn't check for timeline updates

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 a 4:12 pm

We've had a few TiPb readers ping us to ask what's going on with timeline-based apps like Twitter, IM, RSS, etc under iOS 4 multitasking -- specifically why they aren't updated or updating any more when they open. The answer is the current timeline update conundrum.

First, it's important to remember that Apple didn't include background timeline updates in their multitasking API. Apps can stream music, they can wait for VoIP activity, and they can handle location for navigation or check-in, but they can't update your Twitter, IM, or RSS the way Apple's own Mail app can. Apple's SVP of iPhone Software, Scott Forstall said they prefer iOS handle that via push notification instead.

TiPb Answers -- Can You Skip AT&T and Use an iPhone Over Verizon (or Sprint) MiFi

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Dec 14, 2009 a 11:18 am

Can you run an iPhone without an AT&T voice or data contract, and could a Verizon (or Sprint) MiFi be used instead (insert iPhone on Verizon! humor here). That's what TiPb reader Angie wants to know:

Can you use an iPhone with wifi? like I have Verizon MiFi and cannot afford the AT&T data cost for the iPhone.

TiPb answers after the break!

TiPb Answers: Why Does My iPhone Think it's in a Different State?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Apr 12, 2009 a 8:34 am

TiPb loves answering your questions, but we also love sharing our answers with the community in hopes that more people will benefit, and even better answers will present themselves (hey, that’s why we have them forums!). Today’s question comes from Stupendoussteve on Twitter:

ever heard of iPhone finding you at a previous address, states away, where you've never even taken the phone (post restore)?

We have! And TiPb answers after the break!

Round Robin: TiPb vs. Palm Treo Pro Q&A!

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 a 12:00 pm

[This is an official Smartphone Experts Round Robin post! Every day you reply here, you're automatically entered for a chance to win an iPhone 3G, Case-Mate Naked Case, and Motorola H9 Bluetooth Headset! Full contest rules here!]

Our video preview is done, our final review is posted, but you had Palm Treo Pro questions and so we'll try to provide some answers... After the break...

Round Robin: TiPb vs. Google Android G1 Q&A!

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 a 4:36 pm

You had Google Android G1 questions, we'll try to provide answers. Unfortunately, we already shipped the Android G1 off to TreoCentral's Jennifer and we're moving on to the Palm Treo Pro, so we won't be able to answer anything we didn't already find out last week, but for the most part, we'll try our best to give you an iPhone look at Google handset.

See our answers, after the jump!

TiPb Answers: Why is There No Turn-by-Turn Navigation on the iPhone?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 a 9:55 am

TiPb loves answering your emails, but we also love sharing our answers with the community in hopes that more people will benefit, and even better answers will present themselves (hey, that's why we have them forums!). Today's question comes from Chris:

"Why doesn't the iPhone have real GPS?! Even the [redacted] Samsung Instinct has turn by turn! Why does Apple add [redacted] like street view [but] not the things users really want?"

TiPb answers after the break!

TiPb Answers: iPhone 3G Still Having Reception Problems?

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Oct 23, 2008 a 1:55 pm

quick question - are you still hearing about widespread reception issues with the iPhone 3G? I bought one and took it back because of poor reception, but i'm considering getting one again if the reception issues are fixed ..

TiPb Answers, after the jump!

TiPb Answers: Why No WebApp for Apple's WebApp Site?

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Oct 9, 2008 a 1:55 pm

Is there an iPhone-friendly version of the web apps section of Apple's site? Seems odd to me that the iPhone maker has no such tailor-made service on its site. Or am I missing something? Maybe you could cover this on your blog for others, too, to know.

TiPb answers, after the jump!

TiPb Answers: How Do You Manage Mobile Safari Bookmarks on the iPhone?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Oct 5, 2008 a 4:07 pm

My Bookmarks are listed in the order that I created them... Is there a way to resort them??? Is there a way to "group" them ... (ala: sites dedicated to "news", or sites dedicated to the "iPhone", or sites dedicated to "aviation" etc.) ???

TiPb answers after the jump!

TiPb Answers: Should Apple Have Released Push Notification Services with iPhone 2.1?

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Oct 2, 2008 a 7:55 am

I think it was universally acknowledged that September was when Apple promised is background notifications for the iPhone 2.x. September has come and gone and I don't know about you guys but I still don't have background notifications on my iPhone. Would be nice if you guys posted something busting apple's 3@!!$ for missing the date and hoping we wouldn't notice. I think alot of people like myself bought iPhones with the promise of these notifications in mind.

TiPb answers, after the jump!