iOS6 Apple Maps Problems - Errors with Locations

iOS6/iPhone5 Apple Maps Problems

Problems with the iPhone 5 and iOS6 Apple Maps having serious errors have been widely reported with incorrect place locations and map errors across the world.

In the UK it is reported that Dudley has disappeared from the map, Old Trafford is in the wrong location and other towns do not appear anywhere on the map. The underlying mapping data is provided by TomTom which makes the mistakes in the iPhone 5 maps even more bizarre.

iPhone 5 / iOS6 The Mobile Cliffs of Dover



iOS6 Apple Maps Problems - Errors with Locations

This is one example from the UK with the White Cliffs of Dover now appearing several miles inland. At the weekend the White Cliffs of Dover appeared at Deal so they seem to be rather mobile at the moment but at least Apple are trying to update the maps in iOS6 as a result of feedback.

With climate change and coastal erosion maybe Apple are already planning the maps of 2050 and this is where the White Cliffs of Dover will be by then!

iPhone 5 Features Released

Apple has finally released the feature list for the iPhone 5 and having not jumped on the iPhone 4/4S bandwagon sticking with my iPhone 3GS I think I will be upgrading this time.

The key headline features of the iPhone 5 are:

• New A6 processor, apparently twice the speed of the 4S.
• Larger 4" screen with 16x9 widescreen ratio
• Less reflective screen and integrated aluminium/glass case
• 4G data connectivity - only on Orange/T-Mobile in UK initially
• Improved 8Mp camera
• New connector to replace current 30 pin

So when can we get hold of the iPhone 5 in the UK? Apparently the UK release date is 21 September so get your order in quick!

New iPhone 5 Release Date?

Rumours are flying about the new iPhone 5 Release Date as Apple have announced an event on 12 September to reveal a new product. This is strongly rumoured to be the iPhone 4S replacement likely to be known as the iPhone 5.

New iPhone 5 Release Date?

The flyer sent out to invite attendees shows a 12 for the date with a 5 reflected below it sparking the rumours that this will be the iPhone 5 launch.

Watching Olympics Live Streaming to your Mobile

I was out last night and wanted to watch Jessica Ennis running in the 800m heptathalon final. I've had the BBC iPhone app for some time but never tried the live streaming option on it.

Flicked on the streaming option and the live feed of the final pops up on the screen. Amazing being able to watch it live waiting on the station platform. So if you are wanting to watch the London 2012 Olympics Live via Streaming on your iPhone or mobile the BBC News app is perfect. Not sure if it works outside of the UK or if you have to be connected to a UK mobile network to be able to view live events but the picture was great and no lagging. And the best bit is that it is free!

O2 Network Failure Latest Update - Tesco Mobile Outage

Latest update on O2 Network failure on 11/12 July 2012 also affecting Tesco Mobile and GiffGaff

O2 have now said that the problems are resolved with their 2G network and service is returning to normal. 3G should start to return during the day.

If you still have no signal or are unable to make calls then switching your phone to 2G only may resolve them but remember that if you are using the internet anyone calling you will go direct to voicemail.

Are you are still having problems with O2/Tesco Mobile? If so post your location and problem below so we can get a picture across the UK

Tesco Mobile Network Down - O2 Latest Update

Tesco Mobile / O2 Network Down with No Signal 

Tesco Mobile users are continuing to have problems making calls and sending texts across the UK. It isn't geographical as the people I know with no signal are in totally different parts of the UK from Manchester to Kent & Sussex.

If you are having problems please leave a comment to help show what areas are affected across the UK and how many people are affected by this problem with O2 which also covers Tesco Mobile and GiffGaff phones which use the O2 network.

UPDATE - 1000 on Thursday 12th July 2012 

Tesco Mobile have no updates on their website about why Tesco Mobile users have no signal but at least their website is working unlike O2. O2 have stated that the problem is "affecting thousands". Based on the number of people I know on O2 that are still unable to make calls this is a gross underestimate of the numbers affected. I would guess it is in the millions not thousands.

The problems are still continuing today and from Manchester to London to Eastbourne & Dover O2 mobiles are still unable to make calls. Some are showing full signal but still not able to make calls or send texts. Others have no signal at all. O2 have stated the problem is due to a failure in their core network but it has also now caused their website to crash so users are unable to check status updates.

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One suggestion to resolve the problem has been to turn off data roaming if you have a smartphone like the iPhone but this may not work with all affected phones. Someone else has suggested that one factor may be whether phones have an original O2 number or were migrated from other networks but this may not be a common factor.

UPDATE - 11pm on Weds 11th July 2012 

O2 have issued a statement that the problems are due to a failure in their core network. Friend's mobiles are still showing no signal nearly 12 hours after it started.

This problem also is affecting Tesco Mobile and Giffgaff networks which piggyback on the O2 transmitters so are impacted by failure of any parts of the O2 mobile phone network. Amazingly considering the extent of the outage and disruption across the UK the Tesco Mobile website has no information at all about the problems and the O2 website has crashed under the volume of hits.

If you need to check the location of O2 transmitters in your area to see where the nearest is located then click here for more info

O2 No Signal Network Down (Tesco Mobile / GiffGaff unable to call problems)

O2 Network Down with No Signal  (so also affecting Tesco Mobile and GiffGaff)

O2 users are continuing to have problems making calls and sending texts across the UK. It isn't geographical as the people I know with no signal are in totally different parts of the UK from Manchester to Kent & Sussex.

If you are having problems please leave a comment to help show what areas are affected across the UK and how many people are affected by this problem with O2 which also covers Tesco Mobile and GiffGaff phones which use the O2 network.

UPDATE - 0845 on Thursday 12th July 2012 


O2 have stated that the problem is "affecting thousands". Based on the number of people I know on O2 that are still unable to make calls this is a gross underestimate of the numbers affected. I would guess it is in the millions not thousands.
The problems are still continuing today and from Manchester to London to Eastbourne & Dover O2 mobiles are still unable to make calls. Some are showing full signal but still not able to make calls or send texts. Others have no signal at all. O2 have stated the problem is due to a failure in their core network but it has also now caused their website to crash so users are unable to check status updates.
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One suggestion to resolve the problem has been to turn off data roaming if you have a smartphone like the iPhone but this may not work with all affected phones. Someone else has suggested that one factor may be whether phones have an original O2 number or were migrated from other networks but this may not be a common factor.

UPDATE - 11pm on Weds 11th July 2012 
O2 have issued a statement that the problems are due to a failure in their core network. Friend's mobiles are still showing no signal nearly 12 hours after it started.

O2 Network Down (Again) with No Signal

This problem also is affecting Tesco Mobile and Giffgaff networks which piggyback on the O2 transmitters so are impacted by failure of any parts of the O2 mobile phone network. Amazingly considering the extent of the outage and disruption across the UK the Tesco Mobile website has no information at all about the problems and the O2 website has crashed under the volume of hits.

If you need to check the location of O2 transmitters in your area to see where the nearest is located then click here for more info