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PhantomNVD:Behodar: Wi-Fi Calling is for making calls over Wi-Fi, and requires operator support. I've forgotten what the "computer pairing" thing is called but I know what you're talking about there.
think the word they're using is "Continuity"
"Continuity also means that users will be able to start and receive phone calls and text messages on any device thanks to interoperability between an iPhone and other iOS or OS X machines. Yosemite users will get the ability to pick up calls from an iPhone on their Mac (using their Mac as a speakerphone); on both the Mac and iPad, iOS 8 and Yosemite will allow to start a phone call from devices that aren't actually phones -- it'll all work through an iPhone, whether it's nearby or charging in another room. Phone continuity will always work through your existing phone number and, according to Apple, there will be "nothing to set up".
also cool, but I'm after more info on local possibility of true wifi calling, th9ugh i think what they meant WAS "continuity"
"The same idea applies to text messages and MMS, which aren't part of iMessage and aren't stored in iCloud. With iOS 8 and Yosemite living together under the umbrella of Continuity, text conversations with friends who don't use an iPhone (as Federighi called them, "green bubble friends") will be available in the Messages app on all your devices; similarly, iPad and Mac users will be able to compose SMS and MMS and send them using an iPhone -- wirelessly -- thanks to Continuity"??
[url=] http://www.macstories.net/stories/ios-8-our-complete-overview-and-first-impressions/ [url]
tdgeek:PhantomNVD:Behodar: Wi-Fi Calling is for making calls over Wi-Fi, and requires operator support. I've forgotten what the "computer pairing" thing is called but I know what you're talking about there.
think the word they're using is "Continuity"
"Continuity also means that users will be able to start and receive phone calls and text messages on any device thanks to interoperability between an iPhone and other iOS or OS X machines. Yosemite users will get the ability to pick up calls from an iPhone on their Mac (using their Mac as a speakerphone); on both the Mac and iPad, iOS 8 and Yosemite will allow to start a phone call from devices that aren't actually phones -- it'll all work through an iPhone, whether it's nearby or charging in another room. Phone continuity will always work through your existing phone number and, according to Apple, there will be "nothing to set up".
also cool, but I'm after more info on local possibility of true wifi calling, th9ugh i think what they meant WAS "continuity"
"The same idea applies to text messages and MMS, which aren't part of iMessage and aren't stored in iCloud. With iOS 8 and Yosemite living together under the umbrella of Continuity, text conversations with friends who don't use an iPhone (as Federighi called them, "green bubble friends") will be available in the Messages app on all your devices; similarly, iPad and Mac users will be able to compose SMS and MMS and send them using an iPhone -- wirelessly -- thanks to Continuity"??
[url=] http://www.macstories.net/stories/ios-8-our-complete-overview-and-first-impressions/ [url]
Effectively, Continuity allows the iPad,Mac to be speakerphone for the iPhone, same functions applies to SMS.
The other feature of Continuity, is to be doing anything on one device, swipe and the whatever it is, is on another device, seamless. I do wonder about battery use with this very innovative function, 3 devices listening (I think they are listening). Hey Siri being listening. Coincidence they have a setting to capture battery use by app? A side effect of that is may give a clue for unexpected high usage
PhantomNVD:
I believe the "Hey Siri" to only activated when connected to a power source though?
Using Voice Activiation
Once you're connected to a power source, just say "Hey, Siri". I was able to bring up Siri pretty easily on the first try. I can see myself using it when I charge my phone in the car and need to get directions, send a text message, or make a phone call without having to take my eyes off the road."
PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Software Engineer
(the practice of real science, engineering and management)
Gender Neutral
(a person who believes in equality and who does not believe in/use stereotypes. Examples such as gender, binary, nonbinary, male/female etc.)
...they/their/them...
TwoSeven:PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Isn't that what Skype does - allow calls over wifi.
TwoSeven:PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Isn't that what Skype does - allow calls over wifi.
profrink: I'm very seriously considering coming back to the iPhone now. If a larger 4.7" iPhone 6 does indeed come out, I'll be hard pressed to say no.
I've got a Macbook Air & iPad Mini, so the Continuity stuff really appeals to me and I'm liking where they seem to be heading.
Though there are still some pretty 'basic' things that tick me off about iOS. Like adding email attachments and not being able to browse/choose from other apps such as Dropbox. I guess if you commit to iCloud Drive then you wont encounter barriers like this.
sdav:TwoSeven:PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Isn't that what Skype does - allow calls over wifi.
I could be wrong but my understanding is this is carrier implemented. So instead of opening up Skype and having a separate account etc you just ring someone as you would normally but if you are on wifi it doesn't use up your minutes or mobile data.
How are calls and messages over Wi-Fi Calling billed?
There is no additional monthly charge to use Wi-Fi calling. Wi-Fi calling uses monthly plan minutes for the following:
sdav:TwoSeven:PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Isn't that what Skype does - allow calls over wifi.
I could be wrong but my understanding is this is carrier implemented. So instead of opening up Skype and having a separate account etc you just ring someone as you would normally but if you are on wifi it doesn't use up your minutes or mobile data.
Software Engineer
(the practice of real science, engineering and management)
Gender Neutral
(a person who believes in equality and who does not believe in/use stereotypes. Examples such as gender, binary, nonbinary, male/female etc.)
...they/their/them...
TwoSeven:sdav:TwoSeven:PhantomNVD: found the blurb:
Wi-Fi Calling While this hasn’t been confirmed to be available [in Australia yet], Wi-Fi calling allows you to call anyone’s phone over Wi-Fi in areas where you don’t get phone service. In the USA, telco T-Mobile has had this for years and counts it as just using your plans included value. It can be handy overseas as well if plans are like T-Mobile’s, where there are no excess charges to call back home if done over Wi-Fi.
Isn't that what Skype does - allow calls over wifi.
I could be wrong but my understanding is this is carrier implemented. So instead of opening up Skype and having a separate account etc you just ring someone as you would normally but if you are on wifi it doesn't use up your minutes or mobile data.
Ahh, I see, so if one is on the Vodafone network and for some reason is out of coverage, all one needs to do is look for a Telecom phone box to get local wifi coverage :)
But then one can use Skype to landline/mobile/other Skype device/camera/integrated tv/etch-a-sketch anywhere in the world using Skype minutes
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