While working with a client this weekend, a question came up about changing the text size on an iPhone and iPad. The default text size for them was just to small and was hard to read. The steps to change the text size are simple but a little hidden, and since I had a hard time finding information on how to do this online (in fact I could not find anyone with the correct information), here is what you need to do if you want to change the text size on any IOS 6 device (iPad / iPhone / iPod)
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How To Change Text Size–iPhone / iPad (iOS6)
Google Maps Available for iPhone / iPad
Since the release of iOS 6, the biggest news in Appleland has been the removal of the Google Maps app. Its seems even the biggest Apple fan had some complaint about the Apple Maps (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/ios/maps/) app that was released with iOS 6 as a replacement for the Google Maps program. In a letter to Apple customers (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/letter-from-tim-cook-on-maps/), even Tim Cook admitted,
“At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better”.
Well for those with Apple iProducts who were missing their Google Maps app, ITS BACK!!!!
How to Install YouTube on iOS 6
With the release of the iPhone 5 and iOS6, one of the “BIG” stories was the removal of the YouTube app from iOS6. Up to that point, all previous versions of iOS came with a YouTube application installed by default.
Its has been a few weeks since the release of iOS 6, yet I still find users who are surprised when they realize iOS 6 does not have YouTube by default. Most everyone seems to assume that with all the Apple vs. Google court cases and the change from Google Maps to the new Apple Maps program, that YouTube was just going away because Apple wanted to nothing to do with Google. In the case of YouTube, that appears not to be the case.
Fix for Error Cannot Connect to iTunes Store with iOS 6
Ever since updating to iOS 6 on a number of items (iPhone, iPad 2, iPod), one of the errors I’ve found involves accessing the App Store. When connecting to the App Store, the initial connection seems to work, but as soon as you click on anything in the store you get the following
Apple: If you have an iPod Nano (1st Generation) you may qualify for a replacement from Apple. (Due to exploding battery issue)
Over the years there has been numerous reports of iPod’s unexpectedly exploding (Not that one should ever expect their iPod to explode). Here are just a few of the online stories about the iPod exploding issue (LINKS)
2007 – iPod sets mans pants on fire (From WSB-TV / Atlanta) (http://www NULL.wsbtv NULL.com/news/news/ipod-sets-mans-pants-on-fire/nFDP9/)
2009 – Apple tries to silence man and his daughter over exploding iPod (From Daily Telegraph / UK) (http://www NULL.telegraph NULL.co NULL.uk/technology/apple/5963015/Apple-tries-to-silence-man-and-his-daughter-over-exploding-iPod NULL.html)
2009 – Exploded iPod video (From YouTube) (http://www NULL.youtube NULL.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gqTDUjbHueE)
2009 – Exploding iPod sets kids pants on fire (From Engadget) (http://www NULL.engadget NULL.com/2009/03/13/exploding-ipod-touch-sets-kids-pants-on-fire-melts-his-underwe/)
In some countries, Apple has acknowledged that there is an issue with the iPods battery. Apple started offering replacements in Japan last year, as well as in South Korea over two years ago. Apple has finally made the replacement program global. In an announcement on the (LINK) Apple support site (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/support/ipodnano_replacement/),
Per Apple, “Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk. Affected iPod nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006.”
“This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect. While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages.”
“Apple recommends that you stop using your iPod nano (1st gen) and follow the process noted below to order a replacement unit, free of charge.
Note: This battery issue is specific to the iPod nano (1st gen) and does not affect any other iPod.”
Some key notes
- You may order a replacement unit via the web. Click here (https://supportform NULL.apple NULL.com/201110/) to begin.
- Your iPod Nano serial number will be checked to verify that it is eligible for this program. You will receive a replacement unit approximately 6 weeks after we receive your current iPod nano (1st gen).
- If you have a personalized iPod nano, you will receive a non-personalized replacement. Make sure to use iTunes to back up any data on your current iPod nano before sending it in for a replacement unit. \
- Your replacement iPod product is warranted to be free from defects for 90 days from the date of service.
You can see the complete iPod Message on the (LINK) Apple site (http://www NULL.apple NULL.com/support/ipodnano_replacement/)
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