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iOS Notification Issues and Solutions

Discussion of ongoing problems with iOS notifications being unreliable and missing important alerts.

• Details
  • Ali: Expressed frustration with notification flakiness across iOS, noting it has been an issue for years
  • Macara: Agreed that Mail app notifications are particularly problematic
  • Ali: Explained that Apple fixed Notification Center years ago but then broke it again
  • Ali: Described issues with navigation, skipping items, and not showing notifications properly
  • Macara: Suggested that grouping notifications might be causing items to be missed
• Conclusion
  • Notification grouping should be turned off in iOS settings to improve reliability
  • Change notification style from list to count for better management
  • These issues affect phone calls and other critical notifications

Tech Tips for iOS Users

The hosts shared several practical tips for improving iOS experience, branding them as “Ali and Macara tips” to be shared later on Techstravaganza show.

• Details
  • Ali: Recommended turning off notification grouping for all apps in Notification Center
  • Ali: Suggested organizing apps into folders and checking folder counts to identify which apps have new items
  • Ali: Shared that users can change default calling apps to WhatsApp or other alternatives in iOS settings
  • Macara: Noted that WhatsApp call quality is significantly better than traditional phone calls and FaceTime
  • Ali: Mentioned that default apps can also be changed for mail and browser applications
• Conclusion
  • These tips will be featured on Techstravaganza episodes
  • WhatsApp provides superior voice call quality compared to cellular and FaceTime
  • Folder organization helps manage notification overload

iMessage App Criticism

Strong criticism of Apple’s Messages app design and functionality, particularly regarding group management.

• Details
  • Ali: Stated hatred for the Messages app due to its design and functionality
  • Ali: Highlighted that deleting an iMessage group is nearly impossible with the leave button being dimmed
  • Ali: Explained that even if you delete a group locally, you remain part of it and will receive messages
  • Macara: Contrasted this with WhatsApp and Messenger where leaving groups is straightforward
  • Ali: Praised WhatsApp as superior for messaging and voice chatting
• Conclusion
  • iMessage group management is fundamentally flawed compared to competitors
  • WhatsApp is the preferred platform for both messaging and voice communication
  • Apple has made it difficult to properly exit group conversations

Burke’s Law Book Discussion

Review and discussion of Brian Burke’s book covering his hockey career and personal experiences.

• Details
  • Ali: Expressed surprise at Burke’s openness about dressing room conversations and his departure from the Leafs
  • Ali: Noted Burke discussed his son’s death in a car crash and emotional aspects of the sport
  • Ali: Explained that Burke revealed how players make violent threats in the dressing room when emotions run high
  • Macara: Observed that Burke takes a hard line based on morality rather than temper
  • Macara: Noted Burke’s foundation in his four rules and constant striving for improvement
  • Ali: Agreed that Burke’s approach of working hard honestly to achieve success is admirable
• Conclusion
  • The book provides unprecedented insight into NHL dressing room culture
  • Burke’s honesty about emotional aspects of hockey and personal tragedy is noteworthy
  • Dressing room conversations should stay private and separate from public behavior
  • Both hosts are enjoying the book and looking forward to continuing

Show Scheduling and Network Updates

Updates on upcoming shows across the Broadcast Map Network and ways for audiences to engage.

• Details
  • Ali: Announced Becky Kools returning to Broadcast Map Show on October 30th
  • Ali: Confirmed Jim Tatti scheduled for December 1st
  • Ali: Mentioned plans for a Blue Jays show pending schedule
  • Macara: Announced Books Panel discussing “Stop Saying You’re Fine” by Mel Robbins on Friday at 7pm Eastern
  • Macara: Confirmed Techstravaganza on Wednesday October 22nd from 12pm to 2pm Eastern
  • Ali: Noted Techstravaganza is now available on podcast platforms
• Conclusion
  • Multiple shows scheduled across the network with confirmed guests
  • Audiences should subscribe to newsletters for the most current updates
  • Techstravaganza expanding to podcast distribution

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