So I’ve been having a weird issue or two with my new iPhone 5. Here’s an oddity with the Mail app in iOS 6. Check out the screen shot. How do I compose a new email?
That’s correct. The “compose email” button in the bottom right corner is missing! Odd… A quick screen rotation brings the button back, but it shouldn’t be missing in the first place. This oddity isn’t consistent either. It comes and goes.
After iOS 6 crashed twice on my iPhone 5, I powered it off to settle things down. Then when powered back on, I got this weird screen flicker with an image of an iPhone reset superimposed. Oddly, the iPhone is working albeit with that extreme flicker.
Going to see if a software restore fixes this problem. Hope it’s not hardware related. Probably bachi for this.
More info. When I initially setup the iPhone 5, the restore from iCloud was a partial restore with only some of my apps installed. The phone said it was still restoring from iCloud hours after too. I’m not sure if I was hitting a limit for the number of app screens that was causing glitches.
What?! Is that right? Is my pre-ordered iPhone 5 out for delivery today? Looks like I’m going to have to change some plans. This has to be a mistake… or a trick?
Roll it Rick!
Ease up people, it’s a joke. Don’t worry, we’ll all get our iPhones soon enough. 🙂
Thanks to @foojish for pointing out another way of tracking shipments, specifically via UPS. Instead of waiting for a UPS tracking number to be provided, you can search for shipments knowing a few key elements. At the UPS site, click on the Tracking tab in the top navigation menu.
Then in the left sidebar, change to Track by Reference.
Enter the expected delivery date range, country, and zip code. The trickiest part is the Shipping Reference. Typically, Apple uses your phone number associated with your Apple ID as the Shipping Reference. Do not include dashes or spaces with your phone number, and this number isn’t necessarily your iPhone number either.
Knowing this, you could have tracked your pre-ordered iPhone 5 making its journey from China to Alaska and so on. You would have seen this days ago while you were trying to make sense of your Apple order status that said “Processing Items” or “Preparing for Shipment.”
So when the next iPhone iteration comes out, you can use this tip to track your order before Apple provides a tracking number.
Just some pictures of the Jordan Trunner Flash and Dominate. No reviews.
Is your iPhone seemingly stuck while upgrading to iOS 6? Just be patient, very patient. My iPhone 4 updated relatively quick then at the final restart of the phone, it was stuck and frozen with an empty progress bar.
After about 20-30 minutes, the bar finally moved then finished quickly. At that point iOS 6 was ready to be configured.
Forget about the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. The real action is with the Ybike Extreme Balance Bike. Your toddler will love this. Then hand it down to his cousin and share the fun.
If you need a “bike” for a younger young’en, Ybike has the Pewi Ybike Ride On Toy and Walking Buddy
Want something more tactile and cerebral? Try these Tegu Natural Original Set, 52 Pieces
With the iPhone 5 launch date of Friday, September 21, fast approaching, check your online order. The status should have moved from “Processing Items” to “Preparing for Shipment.”
On Wednesday, the next status update should change to “Shipped.”
Starbucks is adjusting its Rewards program, making it “faster.” What’s that mean? Starting on October 16, Gold level members get free drinks after earning 12 stars instead of 15 currently. Instead of waiting for your freebie via a postcard in the mail, you’ll get faster access with your physical card or smartphone app. The freebie is no longer limited to beverages with food items now eligible. Here’s the official announcement.
Subtracted from the program is the free additions of flavored syrups and soy milk. And did you know you were entitled to a free tall coffee when you purchased a bag of coffee beans? I never used that promotion, and now it’s gone. There are more nuances to the updated Rewards program, and Starbucks has a comprehensive FAQ.
Some commentary…
I’m liking the change to 12 stars for a free drink. I’m not sure if the recent 12 Star Dash was a final test case. I doubt it, but looking at my Starbucks habit, I did learn that getting 12 stars in 2 weeks wasn’t that easy. During the Dash, I spent about $57 in 13 transactions (stars). Using that as a baseline, with the update to the Rewards program, I’ll also get a free drink which could roughly be 10% ($5) of what I spent.
I have mixed feelings about this. While it did feel archaic to get a postcard via snail mail, it was a treat when opening the mailbox. Getting an electronic delivery feels more cold and detached. Will I remember to redeem my free drink before it expires? This is a tricky one. At least the postcard was a physical reminder. Sure, I could have forgotten to bring the postcard or worse, have lost it. At the same time, I think about all the electronic Groupon and Living Social vouchers that I forget about until the expiration date is upon me.
The addition of getting free food is a good move. I don’t pay much attention to the food, but now I might. On Starbucks’ side, giving away a free pastry is more economical since these cost less than $3 vice a $4-5 coffee drink.
Did you catch the new Bonus Star? Here’s the description:
Periodically, the My Starbucks Rewardsâ„¢ program will offer Bonus Stars as a promotion to our members. During the promotional period, when you purchase one of the featured products, you will receive a Star for the transaction (as normal) and an extra Star for the specified product. This is another way we are helping you earn Stars and free drinks and food faster!
All in all, these are welcomed changes to the Starbucks Rewards program.
Checked out the new location of Nico’s Pier 38, and this place definitely has a “wow” appeal! Love the overall look inside and the pier outside.
Inside, I love that “boat” suspended from the ceiling. Like the inclusion of different types of tiles through out the restaurant and the adjoining Fish Market. The best element I love? Those filament-based lights! Gives a throwback feel to fishing villages.
Outside is a nice area to take a short stroll. Look at the docked boats, the fish and crabs near the rocks, and the different trees planted along the paved walkway.
The only thing that troubled me? The food. I was a somewhat surprised at how few seafood dishes were on the menu. Chicken katsu, beef stew, orange chicken?? Weird. I know these are local kine staples, but from the name and locale, I’m overwhelmingly expecting seafood. There are a few seafood dishes on the menu, just not as much as I’d expect. But the food is good and was prepared quickly. I’m hoping the food selection surpasses the great look of Nico’s.
What does Flash, Dominate, and 1.3 all have in common? These are Nike shoes that I recently ordered hoping to find a good all round shoe. I’m looking for something comfy to wear for extended periods. Unfortunately, Nike no longer seems to make the Metal Max or TL lines that were sturdy and supportive.
Since I couldn’t find all three of these shoes in one retail store, I bought them all online with the intent of returning two (or more… or less).
The Jordan Trunner Flash with the Brilliant Green accent looks cool, but I have my doubts about wearing this for hours. So I kept looking and found the Jordan Trunner Dominate in the Nike online Clearance section at 40% off. The Dominate doesn’t look more supportive than the Flash, but its description says otherwise.
If you’re interested in the clearance section, be sure to check daily with frequent updates and additions. You might even luck out and find the correct size of a shoe that’s $70 off its original price tag. That’s the surprise I found with the Nike Trainer 1.3 Max+ in a dark/cool grey, varsity red, and white colorway. Not my first choice of colors, but it works with that big discount.
Now to try them on and see which pair I’m keeping.
Maybe not his very next tattoo. Maybe to celebrate his 21st birthday. Maybe when his career is on the wane. But you do have to wonder if one day, the boy wonder will get one of these, ahem, private tattoos (NSFW).