Stutopia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sorry. Beta testing (or simply beta) is a lateish test phase of a new software release, before it goes out to the wider wold. Companies like apple release software in a version beta so that people like developers can get their applications (apps) ready for when the new software properly goes live. Also so people can find and report bugs before commercial release. Generally a beta version is a little bit unstable compared to a full release, so you often find it misbehaves, crashes, or is a bit grumpy - but so far I've found it quite stable personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 For a first beta, it works unbelievable well! Only found some small glitches so far, nothing major. Apps will need to be refreshed to the new design, but so far Skype and Ebay apps are crashing. Very smooth interface, so far can't find any reason why I would like jailbreaking which is great! Navigation in Maps is beautiful, very informative , yet very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Glad I've not changed if eBay isn't working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Has anyone here written any apps for the iPhone? Mr Two Bears has good intentions but never any time as I keep nabbing him to mow the lawns or clean out the livestock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Glad I've not changed if eBay isn't working? You can use Safari until they update the app? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Glad I've not changed if eBay isn't working? You can use Safari until they update the app? Yeah a few apps have not worked for me me, some not at all (eBay, kik) and some partly (Lloyds TSB) but on the whole its very nice.... A little spare on actual 'new' features but as usual Apple making a big song and dance about minor stuff so to be expected..... It changes just enough without changing too much if that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 anyone able to somehow 'lend' me a version of this to try out? I'd like to try it out to really see how it looks and feels as I suspect i will have to decide on my new phone before this is released? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 anyone able to somehow 'lend' me a version of this to try out? I'd like to try it out to really see how it looks and feels as I suspect i will have to decide on my new phone before this is released? thanks PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZmIiIXuZ0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Loving iOS 7 thus far, 10.9 has been a bit buggy but a vast improvement on the mountain lion betas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 To the people that upgraded, how is your battery life doing? I'm down to 57% already today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 43%, but it's been heavy usage, everyone wants a demo! I've shut down a few things now. Battery life always takes a pounding in beta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 My battery has been ok, live wallpaper is obviously a drain.... do you have thr carat app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Installed that just now, good tip, ta. Except install churned about 8%. Fortunately I have a V6 generator on standby to charge her up! I've been playing tunes all day and that seems to really cane it, now 24%. Switched to iPad for musical support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Just sent a few SMS's today and im on 74% battery life. Pretty heavy so far id say. Apps that don't work so far ive found... Sky Wifi, eBay & Santander. eBay being by far the worst in that you need to hard reset the phone to get it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 With all apps closed via task manager, in airplane mode, (effectively idle) my activity monitor reports 50-60% CPU usage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stutopia Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 After a restart I'm back to normal. Must be a specific app, I'll find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 After a restart I'm back to normal. Must be a specific app, I'll find it. Find it and kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Think ill wait for the official release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Think ill wait for the official release Chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Think ill wait for the official release Chicken! I did have chicken chow mein for lunch tho Nah, I can seriously wait, cos I would only get annoyed by the bugs, even if they are minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not liking it so much now because I can no longer contact Mr Two Bears in the car as the 'phone won't connect properly. If I get through at all I have to compete with the car radio which seems to want to be on at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not liking it so much now because I can no longer contact Mr Two Bears in the car as the 'phone won't connect properly. If I get through at all I have to compete with the car radio which seems to want to be on at the same time Not tried the BT yet .... Haven't found any major bugs just Apps that are not compatible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz 350z Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Can someone share the wealth. Legends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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