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    Philips Hue Question

    Mine work fine on multiple switches (top and bottom of the stairs) just as I would expect. In order for them to be controlled by the app or HomeKit, they need to be left switched on at the wall switch. You can then turn them on and off with the app. I also purchased some Philips hue remote...
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    Homekit Plugs

    You could build a HomeBridge Server and use that to link to a Wemo plug. I have 3 Wemo plugs, all of which work very well with Siri and IFTTT via the HomeBridge. I used a Raspberry Pi and the software at https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge to make a custom Homekit Bridge. Not for a beginner...
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    iOS Photo Select Slow after iCloud Photo Library download?

    Whatsapp has the same problem. I think it's the phone downloading the full res version of the picture on demand. If you turn off optimise iPhone storage in iCloud settings that would speed things up, but if, you have a large photo library you are going to run into space issues.
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    What is the best airprint app for iphone 5?

    I use a Raspberry Pi with CUPS installed on it. Turns any printer into a AirPrint printer and works really well with ios. I just use the built in print interface in ios7.
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    Anyone getting random reboots since beta 5?

    Had several reboots caused by Facebook app kernel panic on beta 4. Since beta 5, none so far.
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    iOS 7 Developer Beta info and Bug discussion

    Same for me. 5 bars showing but in engineering mode my signal level is actually 105 db which is about 1-2 bars.
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    iOS 7 Dev Beta 4 info/Bug discussion (Now Available OTA)

    Weird. Never shown up for me before until I install B4. Oh well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
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    iOS 7 Dev Beta 4 info/Bug discussion (Now Available OTA)

    There seems to be a new "It will take you x minutes to get to x" in the notification centre. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
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    iOS 6 safari problem

    Turn bookmarks off then back on and they come back. Happened time this morning.
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    Facebook on iOS6

    Settings>Facebook> contacts> off
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    YouTube App dissapears from iOS6b4

    Not just me then. Thought I was going mad. :) Sent from my iPhone 4S. iOS 6
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    Beta 3 bugs and feedback

    Yes it is, if you go to passsource.com on your ios device you can generate sample passes to see how Passbook works. Sent from my iPhone 4S. iOS 6
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    IOS6 new features.

    The 3G toggle has gone again here in the UK and a new "Late Night" setting has appear under EQ in the music app settings.
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    Beta 1 bugs/feedback thread

    I had the crashing map problem when I searched. To fix it I turned off Contacts and calendar under "Allow these apps to use your account" in Settings>facebook and the search box now works perfectly
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    Has anyone had a good experience using the skype app?

    I use it a lot to call the USA from the uk. Call quality better than standard phone lines. Cheaper too with Skype out!