iOS 14

The Black Oil · 10-05-2021 5:50pm

Does Do Not Disturb mode only knock off calls and texts? Is there a way it can disable social media notifications and email (Gmail)?

awec · 10-05-2021 6:16pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

Does Do Not Disturb mode only knock off calls and texts? Is there a way it can disable social media notifications and email (Gmail)?

It stops everything. I use it at night.

You can set it to allow calls from your favourite contacts to come through, and you can also set it where anyone who phones you twice in a few minutes will get through.

Agent Coulson · 10-05-2021 6:50pm

Apple better start putting some work into the Podcast app itself now that they will be charging podcast creators to use the service.

The app seems to get worse with every fresh design or update.

Leftwaffe · 10-05-2021 7:33pm

I scrapped the podcasts app and went with Overcast. I must say, it’s far superior. Airplay compatible for Homepods, WatchOS app with offline play available, etc. Found a nice trick to the Joe Rogan podcast on there too so I’m sorted. Apple Podcasts app is all over the place.

awec · 10-05-2021 8:11pm

It’s mad how bad it is as a podcast app is very straightforward.

DubDJ · 10-05-2021 8:22pm

The podcast app has been grand for me up until this point. I listen to only a handful and it done what it was supposed to. But now it’s just so buggy with the latest revamp.

I think if you’re a heavy podcast listener it makes sense to use a third-party, but the default had been fine for me. Hopefully apple fix the bugs, they mostly seem to be related to playback position and syncing across devices.

The Black Oil · 10-05-2021 10:05pm

awec wrote: »

It stops everything. I use it at night.

You can set it to allow calls from your favourite contacts to come through, and you can also set it where anyone who phones you twice in a few minutes will get through.

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I have it automated for night time. I put it on manually if I'm driving and using Google Maps, but emails, etc, still come through.

Itssoeasy · 10-05-2021 10:12pm

awec wrote: »

It’s mad how bad it is as a podcast app is very straightforward.

The podcast app is the only app on iOS that I’ve deleted and never put back on. The first app I bought on the App Store was a podcast app called downcast and it was the best purchase I’ve made. As you say a podcast app should be straightforward and this works. The apple podcast app from whenever they first change it never worked for me.

Creamy Goodness · 10-05-2021 10:13pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

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I have it automated for night time. I put it on manually if I'm driving and using Google Maps, but emails, etc, still come through.

There’s a setting to silence always or only when the phone is locked. If you have it set to “only when unlocked” and you’re actively using Maps on the phone the notifications will still come through.

peteeeed · 11-05-2021 7:29am

14.6 public beta 3 is out

awec · 11-05-2021 3:43pm

I started using Overcasts yesterday for podcasts.

Subscribed to a podcast, it downloaded an episode. I listened to it. It hasn't downloaded the next episode, but the settings are set to Download.

What am I missing?

Creamy Goodness · 11-05-2021 3:45pm

awec wrote: »

I started using Overcasts yesterday for podcasts.

Subscribed to a podcast, it downloaded an episode. I listened to it. It hasn't downloaded the next episode, but the settings are set to Download.

What am I missing?

In settings there's a downloading setting, is that ticked to Wifi and Cellular? *Sorry I'm assuming you're not on wifi?

Sad Professor · 11-05-2021 3:48pm

awec wrote: »

I started using Overcasts yesterday for podcasts.

Subscribed to a podcast, it downloaded an episode. I listened to it. It hasn't downloaded the next episode, but the settings are set to Download.

What am I missing?

Afaik it only downloads new episodes, i.e. episodes posted after you set it to download.

peteeeed · 11-05-2021 4:26pm

i use pocketcasts , easy to set up and use

11-05-2021 4:32pm

peteeeed wrote: »

i use pocketcasts , easy to set up and use

Yeah I started using that as I always did on android and it was just natural to use it again. I think it’s just whichever one a person gets used to as I find any other one I try out just awkward. I’m sure someone using overcast for years would find pocketcasts unintuitive also.

drogon. · 11-05-2021 4:57pm

peteeeed wrote: »

i use pocketcasts , easy to set up and use

Used to use Apple's Podcast app till last year. When pocketcast became free, moved to it and never looked back. I think Apple's podcast app is alright, until you start using something better and realise how poor it is.

sportsfan90 · 12-05-2021 3:07pm

Thanks to those who recommended Pocketcasts, I downloaded it last night and already it seems to be better than Apple's version after the latest updates.

awec · 12-05-2021 4:07pm

Same, downloaded pocketcasts and it seems better.

I still wish there was a podcast app that understood that not everyone listens to podcasts as they come out. Even if I'm listening to a 3 year old podcast series I still want it to download the next episode as I finish each.

Ivefoundgod · 12-05-2021 4:29pm

awec wrote: »

Same, downloaded pocketcasts and it seems better.

I still wish there was a podcast app that understood that not everyone listens to podcasts as they come out. Even if I'm listening to a 3 year old podcast series I still want it to download the next episode as I finish each.

Out of curiosity, why do you not just stream them as you need it, assume you're away from network coverage or something? I haven't pre-downloaded a podcast in years and just queue them in pocket casts when I want to listen to a series.

awec · 17-05-2021 1:36pm

Update on pockecasts, the CarPlay integration doesn't work right. It doesn't integrate with the "now playing" screen, so when you click on an episode to listen in the app you don't get taken to the screen that has the play / pause button and you can't see how much progress you've made.

Back to the official app I go.

Creamy Goodness · 17-05-2021 1:43pm

OSI wrote: »

I don't know about Awec, but when I was commuting the reception was never consistent enough to rely on streaming, more recently I rely on the apps to download the podcasts to my watch so I can go for a run without my phone.

Same, also I've a 256gb phone and podcasts are my main source of audio content So I don't mind giving them some space.

peteeeed · 17-05-2021 8:11pm

The Release Candidate version of iOS 14.6 is now available

peteeeed · 20-05-2021 6:17pm

14.7 public beta 1 is out

20-05-2021 6:21pm

Why didn’t 14.6 ever land officially?

20-05-2021 6:26pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Why didn’t 14.6 ever land officially?

Next Monday.

FourFourRED · 24-05-2021 6:40pm

All the juicy updates are out now. iOS, iPad OS, tvOS & HomePod 14.6, watchOS 7.5 and Big Sur 11.4.

awec · 25-05-2021 11:47am

The release notes for 14.6 says it was bringing the Podcasts+ functionality but I don't see any difference in my podcasts app.

peteeeed · 03-06-2021 8:32am

watch out for 14.7 beta 2
iPhone users reporting ‘SIM Failure’ error after updating to iOS 14.7 beta 2
https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/02/psa-iphone-users-reporting-sim-failure-error-after-updating-to-ios-14-7-beta-2/

peteeeed · 15-06-2021 7:35pm

14.7 beta 3 is out

Leinster90 · 21-06-2021 1:41pm

How do I make it so that a podcast keeps playing when I open the facebook app?

Also, I am an Irish Times subscriber and I have the app. Is there any way to make it so that when I click a story from the IT on facebook, it opens in the app? It always seems ro open in browser and even then, there is no option to open it in the app. It’s frustrating for subscriber-only articles that need to be opened in the app.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Ivefoundgod · 21-06-2021 2:47pm

Leinster90 wrote: »

How do I make it so that a podcast keeps playing when I open the facebook app?

Also, I am an Irish Times subscriber and I have the app. Is there any way to make it so that when I click a story from the IT on facebook, it opens in the app? It always seems ro open in browser and even then, there is no option to open it in the app. It’s frustrating for subscriber-only articles that need to be opened in the app.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

I'd presume its cutting out the audio because you have autoplay video turned on in the Facebook app and haven't muted videos. I don't use the Apple podcast player but pocket casts will play when I'm in the Facebook app with no issues.

RE: Irish Times - I think this is actually an issue with the Irish Times rather than iOS. Other newspapers/apps once I select open in browser from the app I open the article in (e.g. Facebook>click link>tap menu bar>tap 'open in browser') it will briefly show safari but then fire me over to the actual app. This works for The Guardian, YouTube, Amazon and a few more apps without issue. It doesn't work for the Irish Times app which is annoying. I often can't find the article on the actual app then when I go to it and end up having to sign in on Safari to read it.

Leinster90 · 23-06-2021 1:55pm

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

I'd presume its cutting out the audio because you have autoplay video turned on in the Facebook app and haven't muted videos. I don't use the Apple podcast player but pocket casts will play when I'm in the Facebook app with no issues.

RE: Irish Times - I think this is actually an issue with the Irish Times rather than iOS. Other newspapers/apps once I select open in browser from the app I open the article in (e.g. Facebook>click link>tap menu bar>tap 'open in browser') it will briefly show safari but then fire me over to the actual app. This works for The Guardian, YouTube, Amazon and a few more apps without issue. It doesn't work for the Irish Times app which is annoying. I often can't find the article on the actual app then when I go to it and end up having to sign in on Safari to read it.

I am in the exact same boat regarding other outlets, it really is embarrassing that the IT cant fix that.

I’ll take a look at what you suggest for Facebook, thanks.

peteeeed · 30-06-2021 9:12am

14.7 beta 4 is out

peteeeed · 30-06-2021 8:07pm

15 public beta 1 is out, new thread up

Marty Bird · 01-07-2021 9:27pm

Strange one this, every so often when in any app the back button gets imposed over the time and I can’t use it. Only way to get out of it is turn the phone off. Any one else ?

notahappycamper · 19-07-2021 8:32pm

14.7 official release is out now.

Strumms · 04-08-2021 2:13am

I’m trying to update my iPad with IOS 14.7.1

When I try and do it the installation, after about 15 seconds of the wheel going around ...I just get the box..

‘Unable to Install Update’

‘an error occurred installing IPad OS 14.7.1’

doesn't say what the error is, why it occurred or what the fix might be or even where to find it.

Any tips or pointers would be appreciated.

DubDJ · 04-08-2021 9:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117702809#Comment_117702809

Have you tried restarting the iPad? As simple as it always sounds, small things like this can fix random errors like that. Also, worth checking you have enough free storage space in the iPad to install the update.

Strumms · 04-08-2021 9:21pm

Yes... i did a cleanup last week.... photos, apps i dont use etc....ill do a restart when i get back and see but i think ive restarted since then and no luck...

pad199207 · 13-09-2021 9:51pm

14.8 out with important security update

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2021 10:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117887126#Comment_117887126

Shame it doesn’t seem to want to install itself.

brianomc · 14-09-2021 9:07am

Its showing my phone as up to date having just 14.7. Is 14.8 for all models? Mine is a “12 mini”

iOS 14

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