iOSDocked - EP069 - Huh Huh

iOSDocked Show Notes

Episode #: 69

Date: 07/28/14

Hosts: Joseph Lombardo, Clay Russell, Jerry Goldbaum and Samuel Strickland

Site News and Giveaways

The TEKSide store is now open and we are happy to announce we have a couple of products already available and more will be added at a later date. You can preorder an iOSDocked t-shirt right now. We also have some high quality iOSDocked stickers available. Stick ‘em on your Mac, stick ‘em on your car or stick ‘em on a friend. And to sweeten things up a bit, order your t-shirt and we will throw a sticker in on us! Visit TEKSide.net and go crazy.

We have officially announced our Patreon page. This gives our dedicated and loyal listeners an opportunity to support the podcast for as little as $1 a month. We are not advertising this on our site or on Twitter or anywhere else but the podcast and in our show notes. We know that those that listen on a regular basis will get this message and this message is directed to you. If you would like to support us, visit our support page at www.patreon.com/iosdocked. The iOSDocked crew thanks you for keeping us alive and well for 60 episodes and we look forward to partnering with you for years to come.

We thank Joe, Leslie, Terry, William, Bill, Rob and Ellyn for being the first to show their support.

Speaking of patrons, did you know that all patrons get a 20% discount off any order in the TEKSide store? You can save $4 on your iOSDocked T-Shirt by simply becoming a patron for $1 a month. Become a patron today and I will send you a coupon code to apply to any purchase.

Game Center Showdown

Last week’s showdown featured this game:

...and then it rained

Last week’s rankings among the crew:

• 1st: Clay with 28 levels completed

• 2nd: Danny with 26 levels completed

• 3rd: Joseph Lombardo this game sucked

• Jerry was disqualified for not seeing colors correctly.

Honorable Mentions:

• George Williams Jr. with 15 levels completed

This week’s showdown features a listener chosen game:

Timberman (Free) - Timberman is an 8 bit graphic game where you are a lumber jack chopping down an endless tree.  Watch out for the branches as you are chopping away.  Unlock new outfits the further you get or more tree you chop.  Dont forget to tweet your score with #GameCenterShowdown so we can see how you are doing.  

There is also an ad free version of the game for $0.99

Thank you to our listeners for this pick.

App-etizers (High Profile App Releases & Updates)

• Jawbone UP gets improved meal tracking

• TV tracker iShows gets iCloud sync, time zone fix background refresh and more

• OmniFocus 2 gets textexpander support

• Overcast - New podcatcher from instapaper dev Marco Arment

• PayPal goes 5.5 adds loyalty cards removes check scanning

• Smash Hit, previous GCS, adds new game modes and new levels

• Paul McCartney releases 5 albums as iPad apps

• Google Wallet gains ability to send money from your bank for free

• SkyDrive gets AirDrop support

• Amazon music updated with stability with AirPlay

• Netflix for Apple TV gets auto play next episode feature

• Fantastical goes 2.1 with snooze, keyboard shortcuts, birthday notifications and more

• Gmail now allows users to save file to and attach file from Drive

• Tweetbot 3 now lets you view animated GIFs right on your Twitter timeline

Top Stories (brought to you by our Patron George Williams Jr.)

• Apple & IBM announce huge enterprise deal.

• Apple announces Q3 2014 earnings results  

• iOS 8 Beta 4 & OS X Yosemite preview 4 released

• NFL Sunday Ticket comes to iOS

How to Reach Us:

Where you can reach the iOSDocked crew

• Joe - @apollo4090 on twitter or Google+ or email joe@iosdocked.com

• Clay - @clayrussell on twitter, clayrussell.me on Google+, blogs on iPhonaddict.com or email clay@iosdocked.com

• Jerry - @JNGold on twitter, blogs on techmusings.me or email jerry@iosdocked.com

• Sam - @samdakark on twitter, Co-Host of the TEKTOK podcast

The Rumor Roundup (iDream Segment)

• 5.5 in iPhone delayed until 2015?

• iPhone 6 to get 13MP camera and larger battery

• iWatch to come in 3 models, with and without sapphire

• iPhone 6 could have a “glowing” Apple logo

• Apple still on the fence about announcing 5.5in iPhone as they prep for mid Sept event

Hails, Stales and Fails (Rapid-Fire Segment)

• iOS 7 hits 90% adoption

• 8 month old iPhone 5S outselling Samsung G5

• iPad causing skin rashes due to nickel

• Apple introduces iTunes Pass - a quick way to add credit to your iTunes account

• New Macbook Ad: The Macbook People Love

iLikes/iDislikes

• Joe: iPhone 5S Verus Case - Iron Shield

• Clay: Magpul Field Case for iPhone 5S for $16.95

• Jerry: 120 Sports (Free)

• Sam: Pacemaker for iPad (Free with IAP)

Listener Feedback

Tweets

• @iOSDocked anyone watch crackle? It's free and they have a bit of interesting programming and some movies too like The Raid & more - Ellyn Namara

• @iOSDocked I would like to know what weather apps you guys like to use on iOS? - Brock Bebermeyer

This Week’s Roundtable/Listener Feedback Question

What are your favorite 3 shows of all time?

• Joe: Battlestar Galactica, True Detective, The Wire

• Clay: Seinfeld, Lost, Game of Thrones

• Jerry: Star Trek (original), The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica

• Sam: Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Adventure Time (Sorry)

In Closing

Please subscribe to the show in iTunes and take the time to leave us a review and comment. Please show your support for as little as $1 a month or become a listener sponsor on the show for $15 a month like our good friend George Williams did. Find out how on our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/iOSDocked. And once again, we thank those that have already made a commitment. You can leave us a voicemail with your comments or questions at (708) 620-4737 (iPDP). Leave us a comment on Twitter @iOSDocked or email us at: podcast@iOSDocked.com.Check out our website at www.iOSDocked.net. Also be sure to check out all our other content on the TEKSide website and also be sure to check out our sister podcast TEKTOK in iTunes.We thank you all for listening! Goodbye!