Is iOS 6 Finally Obsolete? #84Culture #Tech #iPhone

July 16, 2019\\
East Helena, Montana, USA\\

Is App Support for iPhone 3gs being Phased Out?

Pandora Not Compatible with iPhone 3gs iOS 6.1.6// July 2019// #84Culture

A few years back, I found a great deal an a couple of old iPhone 3gs devices. They were refurbished and not in great cosmetic condition but, they worked just fine.

Even 9 years after it debuted, this device is still one of the better performing pieces of technology on the market. A whopping 16gb of storage challenges even some of the top phones out in 2019. That alone was a value to me.

On top of that, without all of the background data and extra curricular activity that generally comes with an activated phone, the battery life is remarkable. I run in airplane mode and keep some Spotify playlists and iTunes music in offline mode and can go almost a week straight with non-stop playback before needing a charge. That is, of course, if I don't forget to turn off the WiFi.

This month, I ran into a problem, though. I began to notice some crashing with some apps that have recently undergone "improvements". You may be aware that Pandora Internet Radio has implemented a Podcast feature. Unfortunately, with this update, there seems to be no more support for the basic functions on the older iPhone devices.

First, when I tried to access the app, it would show a loading screen before crashing. It also happened on a few other apps. It turned out that I had to log in to iCloud again. That seemed to fix some apps but, there are still some others that just won't work anymore.

As it has essentially become my iPod, I accepted that fact that it wasn't going to be as productive as newer phones but, I had the capability to use it as a streaming device at home and an mp3 player when I'm on the road.

This worked great for months. I would occasionally have to connect to Spotify's network in order to "confirm" that it was my device, I assume. It would occasionally delete my offline tracks until I logged in again. Not a big deal, really.

As of today, it still works just fine. I am a happy premium user (not an ad) and I am aware that there are streaming capabilities in Spotify as well.

However, Pandora Internet Radio was one of my first streaming services and was a premium member for some time. I'm happy for them to add new services like Podcasts, but I can't help but feel a bit left behind. I can't imagine it's difficult to keep a server running for basic functions like streaming radio and chromecast support.

For whatever reason, the iPhone 3gs just doesn't have the capability to handle podcasts. Even the native podcast app on iTunes doesn't have a compatible version for this iOS. So, my guess is that for the same reason, Pandora is no longer compatible.

Do you have any ideas?

If this post gets interesting comments and suggestions, it might make the @84Culture Podcast!

Do you have an older device that you still use on WiFi?
How is it working? What do you use it for?
Leave a comment below or Tweet @84Culture


Cheers,
Josh\ #84Culture
www.artscience84.com

The 5th Stand by Chelsea FC | #CFC | #apps

From Google Play

It's worth mentioning that Chelsea FC have done an amazing job on their new app, The 5th Stand.

I checked in this morning to find out that you can access the audio feed from the app (I'm in SoCal).

That's great on it's own but, when I closed the app and turned off my screen, the audio was still playing, which is perfect!

I can put my headphones on,  drop my phone in my pocket and go about my business. I can't say that for lots of apps.

That feature alone makes a worthy app. So, I thought it was deserving of a post, here.

It's also got great resources such as Match Day, News, Highlights, Connecting with Nearby Supporters and Alerts.

The UI is clean and simple so it runs smoothly and doesn't slow my phone down.

It's solid. Check it out here.

Come on, Chelsea!

Josh | artscience84 | Lumiero

*Rest the Mind - #84plays on Pandora | #music #meditation

🎧 *Rest the Mind - #84plays on @PandoraMusic https://t.co/JzmuYAxGB4 #music #playlists

— 🇺🇸 Josh - #84plays (@artscience84) March 2, 2018

Cheers,
Josh
www.84PLAYS.artscience84.com 

Streaming TV and Movies with #Netflix - #Apps

*Not an official endorsement*

Streaming Movies with Netflix

      Netflix has been my go to movie streaming app for about 5 years now. Like any other app, it has it's drawbacks. Some of the most popular shows and movies aren't always available. Waiting until the end of a new season to catch up on newer shows is kind of a drag
For these and other knocks, Netflix still has a lot going for it.

     For one. The price isn't all that bad, especially when you can add multiple user accounts (your welcome, family). While it doesn't have absolutely everything, it has a great collection that can "freshen up" from season to season. Perhaps the best part, I have never had streaming issues. On wifi it's nearly flawless, on 4g LTE it's very acceptable (although, without unlimited data, you should stick to wifi only!) and even a few rare 3G only occasions a short tv show wasn't unbearable (longer features not so much).

     I'm not head over heels for most of the independent movies you can find there but, more than once I have been very happy with Netflix Originals. More and more creators are flocking to streaming-only television. I plan on going into detail about my favorites in future blog posts. These range from comedy to drama to documentary. Netflix truly has something for everyone.

     All in all, the reason I wrote this blog, Netflix is worth every penny if you can ever decide what to watch! Once you do pick something, though, you're bound to be starting a binge. You might even be discovering a new favorite movie or even rediscovering an oldie that you didn't realize you'd love.


Download Netflix:
www.netflix.com


In the future, I want to highlight, review and recommend movies and television worth watching, including Netflix originals so, grab some popcorn amd follow along.

Cheers,
Josh

Google Play Music Unlimited

*Not an Official Endorsement*

May 21, 2016

     Streaming Music with Google Play

     I'm just gonna take a moment to tell you about my favorite music streaming site.

You can listen to (almost) every song ever made, whenever you want.

     I like to make playlists and download them to my phone so even when I have no service or wifi, I can still have music.

With their Radio function you can pick a song and start a station based on similar songs. The best part is that your station begins with that exact song plus, you can edit the playlist in real time. I delete songs, change order, repeat songs.

     They even recently added podcast support. The library is somewhat limited at the moment but, there are some quality podcasts on there now. Get an alert for new episodes and even download then automatically.

     Again, seriously, this is not an ad!

I love music and with the Family Plan, my whole family gets their own Unlimited Access for less than $15!

I'm just sayin, it works for me.

It's available for:

Android in the Play Store

iPhone in the App Store

It works great in your desktop browser, too.

Cheers,
artscience84.com