Apple's iOS 8 for iPhone released today. And guess what. It's an OTA (Over The Air) download for all iPhone owners immediately. Release - today. Download - today. Even on Verizon. No, it ...
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Apple's iOS 8 for iPhone released today. And guess what. It's an OTA (Over The Air) download for all iPhone owners immediately. Release - today. Download - today. Even on Verizon. No, it doesn't have to be illegal to complain to the FCC. iOS 8 - no waiting and Windows Phone 8.1 Cyan is now over 2 months late. But wait. Before you complain to the FCC, make that complaint worth your time and the efforts of those from the FCC Consumer Division looking out for you. Regardless of how it happens, it's nonsense that iPhone customers get their OS updates immediately. A concern worth adding to your complaint - but there's more. It's also important (and aggravating) to point out that Windows Phone customers ARE NOT GETTING their 8.1 update that includes critical items such as: VPN and security fixes, email encryption fixes, Wi-Fi Security, Corporate Security fixes, Geofencing enhancements, Office document security, NFC Security, accessibility options, and more. Please be sure to share with the FCC the list below because you really are missing out and are at Verizon's mercy in receiving your update. www.fcc.gov/complaint And when Verizon calls to ask if you have your update and are happy - be sure to give them a "heck no". Demand that your claim stay open and that you want the FCC to get involved. Go to my first post in this tread and follow the instructions. It's time for some accountability with these updates (after 3 years), it's time that these updates are pre-release tested, and it's time that release timelines are tightened up and published to the public. Every finger points at Verizon, with many of these "fingers" offering to help with the updates (ahem, Microsoft). And as Verizon (and other carriers) are forced to take on unlocked devices, this update situation is going to only get worse. It's time for the FCC to get their arms around this situation and Verizon is a great place to start. Sharing secured Wi-Fi Networks with contacts if they have Wi-Fi Sense. They don't get to see the shared password though Social notifications will now show up in Action Center by swiping from the top of the screen Operators can now control Data Sense limits remotely Operators can also install certain applications once a SIM card is detected Along with normal updates, there are now "important" updates Options to always download emails and pictures within them Encrypted and signed e-mail support Change default SMS app. You can also change which SMS app will show notifications Enterprise enrolled phones can have their passwords changed and remotely locked "Write, when I swipe through letters." That should be self-explanatory Geofence monitoring support. Geofence is a boundary around a place of interest to you. Location services can monitor geofences to tell your apps when you are entering and leaving them. This would be really good for IFTTT Office Lens support. Will scan in documents and screens The phone will have to update to the latest version before you can restore it to factory settings Option to update store apps automatically Option to update store apps when only on Wi-Fi App Suggestions by location Manual Update checks Password protected Office document support Trusted app list for NFC that will remove the need for asking whether you want to open a particular app In-call speech commands. You will be able to say 'Call XXXXXX' Double-Tap to unlock your phone (Feature from Lumia devices on Amber Update and newer) Quiet Hours Double Tap to Power Off Notification if charger is not of adequate power Screenshot button combination is now Power + Volume Up Chkdsk for SD Cards essentially Apps on SD Cards are only allowed from ONE originating phone. If it detects that apps from another phone are installed on the SD Card, then it will ask to delete those first Voice Narrator for Accessibility The Search button will be the new way to open Speech instead of the Start button (Since the newer phones will have the start button on screen) New Email sync options with accordance to usage patterns (i.e. If you get a lot of mail on particular days and if you don't check mail every day) Change the size and amount of tiles on your start screen. Wallet supports tickets and membership cards App Syncing Backups now include application data Screen Reader functionality Screen Recording functionality Inner Circle of contacts. Up to 40 contacts can be in the inner circle You can favorite photos by tapping a heart icon Virtual SmartCard support