CreaseCrusader91 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm just saying, you may not always have that opportunity. Think worst case scenario type stuff. What would happen if (knocking on wood) your car flipped and you landed in a ditch in the rain? What if your one-touch device is destroyed, etc? It just seems logical to me to put the phone somewhere within reach that still serves as a compartment so you aren't distracted by it buzzing/ringing. Yup Peetie came up with solution for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viventi Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I personally think you're too easily distracted then. Whatever works for you though. This. I just think it's absurd that someone takes the time to actually put a phone in the trunk every time they get in the car...that just seems ridiculous. Like everyone else said...not safe. Use what Pete said, i had it on my Droid too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 This. I just think it's absurd that someone takes the time to actually put a phone in the trunk every time they get in the car...that just seems ridiculous. Like everyone else said...not safe. Use what Pete said, i had it on my Droid too. Well I always have my computer bag so it goes in there but yes, I apreciate the concerns everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chizz Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I downloaded an app called Waze which is a GPS. While your driving it doesn't allow you to use it. It says something along the lines of "You are currently driving and are not supposed to be on your phone" and then another pops up "If you are the passenger, press ok to use". I just think it's cool that the creator of the app had the safety of other drivers in mind when creating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluephoria Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I downloaded an app called Waze which is a GPS. While your driving it doesn't allow you to use it. It says something along the lines of "You are currently driving and are not supposed to be on your phone" and then another pops up "If you are the passenger, press ok to use". I just think it's cool that the creator of the app had the safety of other drivers in mind when creating it. Hate that app. Zero decent GPS apps for iPhone. Can't wait for the new OS for a good GPS app.. That feature isn't at all new tho... I had that in my infiniti i30 I got in 2001... and there was no cheat passenger function.. hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 the new cars with Siri integration should make hands-free a lot easier if you have an iPhone as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Yea, if Siri wasn't garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 its garbage now because its still a beta product, which was a highly unusual move by Apple to put an unfinished product on the market. Theyre making major improvements for it with the update but I dont think its out of beta yet. Regardless, the simple tasks that siri does well now are what you would need to do hands-free in a car anyway, like sending texts, emails, reminders, etc with your voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Yeah the new io6 updates look promising, it better not come out as junk. I really like the restaurant/yelp stuff and the sports integration. That sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 its garbage now because its still a beta product, which was a highly unusual move by Apple to put an unfinished product on the market. Theyre making major improvements for it with the update but I dont think its out of beta yet. Regardless, the simple tasks that siri does well now are what you would need to do hands-free in a car anyway, like sending texts, emails, reminders, etc with your voice Google Voice Search has been doing this for over a year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm talking about in-car integration though so whoever did what first is irrelevant. As far as I know Google doesnt have any sort of deal with automakers to set up dedicated Siri integration in upcoming cars like Apple does, where you'll be able to access Siri via a button on the steering wheel once your iDevice is hooked up to the car http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/apple-siri-eyes-free/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Really just a gimmick at that point. Push a button in the car, push it on your phone, same shit. Still "hands free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 if you use your phone you'll have to look at the screen, though. With Eyes Free the screen doesnt turn on when you use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chizz Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hate that app. Zero decent GPS apps for iPhone. Can't wait for the new OS for a good GPS app.. That feature isn't at all new tho... I had that in my infiniti i30 I got in 2001... and there was no cheat passenger function.. hah What did you find wrong with the app? I love it. It's never failed me thus far. I've only used it a dozen times or so though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Eh, if you know your phone well enough, the widget is there. Like I said, gimmicky, IMO. People will love it because its Apple, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 well thats obvious, because theyll already have the Apple product to use it lol. It just uses the same voice control button thats already in cars to control the navigation system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi everyone! Just dropped Grace off at the airport, will see her again in just 10 days when I arrive in the US. Amazing experience with Delta Airlines: Grace was supposed to fly yesterday, we drove to the airport (Brussels is just 50 minutes away) and arrived well on time. They had overbooked and asked for volunteers. We had the time, so what they offered us in exchange for an extra day together (lol, and they act like it's a bad thing) was a free lunch at a local restaurant, a free upgrade to business class for Grace's flight today and... $1000 US dollars in flight vouchers to be used within the next 18 months. LMAO, so we got an extra day together, free lunch, possible two free trips to see each other and Grace is flying with her own bed right now. Thanks Delta! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi everyone! Just dropped Grace off at the airport, will see her again in just 10 days when I arrive in the US. Amazing experience with Delta Airlines: Grace was supposed to fly yesterday, we drove to the airport (Brussels is just 50 minutes away) and arrived well on time. They had overbooked and asked for volunteers. We had the time, so what they offered us in exchange for an extra day together (lol, and they act like it's a bad thing) was a free lunch at a local restaurant, a free upgrade to business class for Grace's flight today and... $1000 US dollars in flight vouchers to be used within the next 18 months. LMAO, so we got an extra day together, free lunch, possible two free trips to see each other and Grace is flying with her own bed right now. Thanks Delta! :cool: WOW! That's some deal. I'd have done that in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi everyone! Just dropped Grace off at the airport, will see her again in just 10 days when I arrive in the US. Amazing experience with Delta Airlines: Grace was supposed to fly yesterday, we drove to the airport (Brussels is just 50 minutes away) and arrived well on time. They had overbooked and asked for volunteers. We had the time, so what they offered us in exchange for an extra day together (lol, and they act like it's a bad thing) was a free lunch at a local restaurant, a free upgrade to business class for Grace's flight today and... $1000 US dollars in flight vouchers to be used within the next 18 months. LMAO, so we got an extra day together, free lunch, possible two free trips to see each other and Grace is flying with her own bed right now. Thanks Delta! :cool: Yeah, United did that the last time I flew. It certainly wasn't as lucrative, but it also wasn't an international flight. Not a bad deal there, Jules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Pretty nice weather today! It's amazing out, hope it stays like this for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Keep getting colder! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chizz Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Keep getting colder! :D Just like Pars said it would! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedzNYRBlue Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Keep getting colder! :D and no humidity - I'm loving it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 So much ANGER on this board today! Lets go NASH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 If the weather stayed like this all summer, I'd love it. It's that sweltering, sweating bullets, 180% humidity, 103?F nonsense I can't deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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