<![CDATA[iPhone, iPad, iPod Forums at iMore.com - The 'Off Topic' Lounge]]> http://forums.imore.com/ Off topic chat. Pull up a chair. en Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.imore.com/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[iPhone, iPad, iPod Forums at iMore.com - The 'Off Topic' Lounge]]> http://forums.imore.com/ <![CDATA[YouTube doesn't work]]> http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256242-youtube-doesnt-work.html Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:14 GMT So, for some reason at my house YouTube videos will not work on my phone or laptop. If I go somewhere else and use somebody else's wifi like a friends, it works fine. So I'm guessing that its my wifi.

I know this isn't really a question or topic about Apple. But I know there are some smart tech people on here and I thought maybe you guys could help me.

Thanks,

Blake. ]]> mynameis... http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256242-youtube-doesnt-work.html Comparative review help http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256186-comparative-review-help.html Mon, 20 May 2013 07:32:52 GMT So this is the first time I've ever tried to write a comparative review, it probably won't be posted until next month sometime as I need the funds to purchase a few more apps. I'm comparatively reviewing mobile browsers for iPhone. I have 13 free browsers and will be buying 7 more.

My question is this, how should I go about writing this review? Should I shorten the list of browsers I talk about and keep some as honorable mentions? If I do that, how many should I talk about in my review?

Single app reviews I'm getting better at, but comparative reviews are a new thing so any help is greatly appreciated.


Blazin' tappity tap tap 2 you! ]]> metllicamilitia http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256186-comparative-review-help.html Recently sold thread http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256081-recently-sold-thread.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:42 GMT I can't let BLiNK have all the fun and us poor people usually sell more stuff than we buy :( lol My latest sale was my Red Jambox it was 3 months old loved the little sucker but I got an even better BT speaker dock so couldn't see the point in keeping all three.
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]]> Ipheuria http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/256081-recently-sold-thread.html Why CrackBerry Kevin needs to get the hell out of Winterpeg, and soon... http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255873-why-crackberry-kevin-needs-get-hell-out-winterpeg-soon.html Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:59 GMT http://io9.com/freak-ice-tsunami-crunches-homes-in-canada-504411441Ice. Tsunami. I kid you not. Jack Frost is trying to kill his people.Get. Out. http://io9.com/freak-ice-tsunami-cru...a-504411441Ice. Tsunami. I kid you not. Jack Frost is trying to kill his people.Get. Out. ]]> Rene Ritchie http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255873-why-crackberry-kevin-needs-get-hell-out-winterpeg-soon.html Strange textes help plz http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255830-strange-textes-help-plz.html Sun, 12 May 2013 21:47:51 GMT Ok, this has happened two times to me. I have an Android phone, and two times friends with Iphones texted me, (could have been a group text I am not... Ok, this has happened two times to me. I have an Android phone, and two times friends with Iphones texted me, (could have been a group text I am not sure) anyway after I got their text, and it wanted me to download something which when I did it was only text, I found out who it was which was friends. Then after that i was getting all these other people texting me which I did not know. When I ask who this is, they come back with "you texted me". Each time it was a new number for my friends and each time I have had to download and it was only the text of what they said. Now the other textes I never downloaded just ask who it was.
Is this something iphones have when you send out a group text? If so needs to stop. ]]> Stacie Hampton Seppi http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255830-strange-textes-help-plz.html <![CDATA[Mother's Day, 2013]]> http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255737-mothers-day-2013-a.html Sat, 11 May 2013 05:16:18 GMT Just wanted to take a minute and wish all the iMore moms a Happy Mother's Day. After all, where would we all be without mothers? ]]> Fausty82 http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255737-mothers-day-2013-a.html flooding http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255542-flooding.html Wed, 08 May 2013 13:58:08 GMT I haven't been posting much lately because in the latter part of April, smoke alarms woke us up in middle of night. Turns out that a pipe had burst under kitchen sink and water was just pouring out of the cabinets. With the smoke and "popping" sounds from lights, I got the kiddo and wife outta there and the fire department took care of it. The basement ceiling was falling apart as water poured from it and basically ruined everything down there including all my gadgets, big screen, sound system, etc (goodbye palm centros, pre, etc). Hardwood ruined on first floor as well means having to pack everything out later.

But man, what a mess. My house seems cursed. We had a house fire 6 or 7 years ago and have been through this before.

I have to say though, my iphone with its ability to record phone calls with that jb app, has been a lifesaver. We've talked to many contractors, insurance, etc and its great to just email my wife the conversation or have records. It's been a big help for taking pics & inventory as well. ]]> cardfan http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255542-flooding.html Credit card extended warranty http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255393-credit-card-extended-warranty.html Sun, 05 May 2013 22:42:47 GMT Does anybody have experience using an extended warranty through their credit card? My credit card company gives me an extra year of warranty. If... Does anybody have experience using an extended warranty through their credit card?

My credit card company gives me an extra year of warranty. If I had used my card to buy my iPhone 4 three years ago, I could have saved myself $150 when the display failed 17 months later. I used it to buy an iPhone 4S and a 5 when they first came out. (10/11 & 9/12) I don't need to make a claim, but just in case I ever do, I want to make sure I have what I need. If I don't, at least I can make sure I do for future purchases. (5S?)

I don't have any printed receipts, since I bought both online. (One from Apple, the other from AT&T.) However, I do have e-mailed order confirmations for both. I also don't have paper card statements; I have access to PDF statements from 2012, but not 2011, although I would think that they can get the statements, themselves. The manufacturer warranty should still be in the box, and is on Apple's web site. I'm guessing I can get a repair estimate from the Apple store.

Is this sufficient documentation?

How long does the procedure take?

Do I get it fixed first, and then try to pry a reimbursement out of them?
Or do I just get an estimate and wait for them to credit Apple before I can get it fixed?

How much of a hassle do they make it?

What else should I know?

I read the fine print and know what is and is not covered, basically the same as Apple's warranty.

Quote:
How to file a claim for Extended Warranty coverage:
> Call 1-800-MC-ASSIST to request a claim form. You must report the claim within thirty (30) days of the failure or the claim may not be
honored.
> Submit the following documentation within ninety (90) days of the date of failure or the claim may not be honored:
> Completed and signed claim form.
> MasterCard receipt showing covered item.
> MasterCard statement showing covered item.
> Itemized purchase receipt.
> Original manufacturer’s or (or U.S. store brand) warranty.
> Service contract or optional extended warranty, if applicable.
> Itemized repair estimate from a factory-authorized service provider.
> Any other documentation that reasonably may be requested to validate a claim.

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]]> johndhynes http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255393-credit-card-extended-warranty.html Your Digital Life: What devices and services make up your digital life? http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255368-your-digital-life-what-devices-services-make-up-your-digital-life.html Sun, 05 May 2013 02:38:35 GMT Here's a topic that has the potential for every single answer to be different: What devices and services do you use in your everyday digital life? From cellphones to computers, tablets to TV's, what are the items you use in your everyday life? And what about services? Are you a Facebook fan or a Tweeting Twitterbird? This is the place to tell us all about your digital life.


Tappin and Talkin from my iPhone 5 ]]> jclisenby http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255368-your-digital-life-what-devices-services-make-up-your-digital-life.html Useful Or Useless - What You Found Out About Your Phone Nobody Else Might Not Know! http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255352-useful-useless-what-you-found-out-about-your-phone-nobody-else-might-not-know.html Sat, 04 May 2013 14:14:09 GMT please post to ALL all of your fellow members some kind of tidbit or Info you discovered about your phone no matter if it is the IP4S or IP5 that... please post to ALL all of your fellow members some kind of tidbit or Info you discovered about your phone no matter if it is the IP4S or IP5 that someone else might not know that you discovered on your own. Maybe it will be a useful tip or useless. Let everyone else decide.

I will start off:

I found out that the Power button is way more than an On/Off or used with your home boot to do a hard reset or to hold quickly to take a screen shot.

1. During an incoming call did you know that if you hit the Power button it will send your call DIRECT to voicemail?

2. Did you know that if you have an alarm(S) set as I do through the day for whatever reasons and it goes off, If you hit the power button it will dismiss the alarm and also dismiss the banner on your lock screen. The volume button will do the same.

Those are my tidbits so now post your own and see if anyone can use them.... Useful or Useless and have fun! Thanks.:) ]]> Jaguarr40 http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255352-useful-useless-what-you-found-out-about-your-phone-nobody-else-might-not-know.html Oops. http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255328-oops.html Sat, 04 May 2013 02:16:06 GMT Epic Fail @ 0:41 http://youtu.be/jpMzkIR1ymw Epic Fail @ 0:41

]]> BLiNK http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255328-oops.html Hi guys could you help me out. http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255227-hi-guys-could-you-help-me-out.html Thu, 02 May 2013 19:25:22 GMT Im going to tmobile today or tomorrow (not sure yet) but im trying to decide between the iphone 5 or the blackberry z10 and i was wondering if anyone... Im going to tmobile today or tomorrow (not sure yet) but im trying to decide between the iphone 5 or the blackberry z10 and i was wondering if anyone could give me the pros and cons about getting the iphone as opposed to the z10. im with windows phone right now (lumia 920) but i want to make the move to a new platform and start fresh. what do you guys think i should do. ]]> WinFan1 http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255227-hi-guys-could-you-help-me-out.html sold transformer 300 on ebay ipad here i come http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255192-sold-transformer-300-ebay-ipad-here-i-come.html Thu, 02 May 2013 04:06:11 GMT Really happy now my cousin sold my transformer 300 on eBay for 250 bucks. Now i can get my ipad.i hope the 5th gen comes out soon lol Really happy now my cousin sold my transformer 300 on eBay for 250 bucks.
Now i can get my ipad.i hope the 5th gen comes out soon lol ]]> tazz007 http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255192-sold-transformer-300-ebay-ipad-here-i-come.html The iMore 20K Post Challenge - Are you up for it? http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255154-imore-20k-post-challenge-you-up.html Wed, 01 May 2013 14:56:05 GMT It seems that a few of our sister sites such as Android Central and CrackBerry have started a Thread in their Off Topic Lounge especially at CB where... It seems that a few of our sister sites such as Android Central and CrackBerry have started a Thread in their Off Topic Lounge especially at CB where it started as the 50K Challenge and then retitled it to the 100K Challenge when it surpassed their original number.

Here is what this is all about. You can post ANYTHING you want to post (Let's keep it PG) being a family friendly forum about anything you want to make a comment about whether it is about something you heard funny, A joke, About your day, About a device we have at iMore, I think you get the idea... Anything and everything. Look at it this way, You can bounce things off others that post and post back to their thoughts or your own , You can improve your post count and become an expert in no time...:) or just kill time and have fun. We need to compete with our other forums all for the sake of good clean fun so let's get things rolling and start posting. As the count goes up and we surpass goal 1 I can get a Mod to rename the thread to the next level and who knows maybe i can even talk them into a small gift from the iMore store for largest poster and contributor. We will see on that one. Good luck everyone and let's have fun. ]]> Jaguarr40 http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255154-imore-20k-post-challenge-you-up.html Who Has Your Back? EFF Report http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255110-who-has-your-back-eff-report.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:50:01 GMT https://www.eff.org/who-has-your-back-2013 https://www.eff.org/who-has-your-back-2013 ]]> Karenkcoulter http://forums.imore.com/off-topic-lounge/255110-who-has-your-back-eff-report.html