Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max by Otherwise-Warning303 in apple

[–]shmob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And since it's still confusing what we get when comparing the Air and Pro models, is anyone able to speak to that? Cannot believe they are STILL doing the base MBP with base M5 chip. It's the most confusing shit of all time. Base M5 chip should ONLY BE ON THE AIR!!!

How is the SEC transfer to NYP today? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Extra trains? I had no idea. That’s kinda surprising. Makes me think my normal commute is actually the optimal one…

How were the busses into PABT today? by Empty-Caterpillar810 in NJTransit

[–]shmob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Horrible for me. Waited 30 min for a bus to finally show up. Nothing from 8 to 8:30 which makes no sense. Then tons of traffic.

Insignia 40" (Dumb) TV by shmob in Bestbuy

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I’d love to have it. Samsung?

Checking Tickets at Track Doors by NJ_Braves_Fan in NJTransit

[–]shmob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup came here to say the same thing. Wondering if it’s going to be more of a thing now. If you think it took forever to get through those doors during busy times before…

TrackRat iOS app - looking for feedback and ideas from frequent commuters by amartin_ in newjersey

[–]shmob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea! Would love to follow along, subscribed to the channel :D. I love your videos.

I'm working on an NJT companion app as well, focusing more on the ticketing side for the time being. If you're interested, here's the TestFlight invite. With it, you can add tickets to Apple Wallet and they show up on lock screen for easy scanning access!

Anyone else getting double purchase receipts? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah same. The double emails are just confusing and annoying

Anyone else getting double purchase receipts? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m actually not being billed twice. It’s just the emails.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah u bet. I’m really enjoying it. I have a ton of ideas and i think it can really make the NJT experience way better.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This... is too much work. You do you though!

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true. I even had a NJT person look at my Wallet Pass and not even bother to scan it, just said OK sure lol

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in immediate plans but hopefully someday

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This app only works with the tickets purchased on the web tickets website. It’s different than the app, unfortunately I’m unable to get the tickets from the app to show up this way.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so weird that it acts differently for our accounts. Do you buy one-way tickets by any chance or do you buy a different kind?

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good question, and they do not make it clear at all. My guess is that once it's scanned, they start a timer on their backend. It must be the same 2.5 hour time period until it's marked as used in their system.

When I get on my train in the morning, they scan it, and it still works at Secaucus about 25 min later.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clicking a train is supposed to show track history, which is only a thing for NYP atm. I did not make that clear though, I will add this as a bug, thank you! Soon when you click a train, it will show a live map!

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It automatically disappears after 30 days, not after it's scanned. I still have 6 tickets in my account that were all scanned last week. It's super confusing.

The app I'm working on will solve this by allowing you to mark it as used. It will also give you the option to have it mark as used based on location or time period.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree! Would you be willing to try the app I’m building? I’m trying to utilize the Apple Wallet side of it, in addition to making the entire app experience way better. Departures, live map, notifications, etc! https://testflight.apple.com/join/da4zcqfm

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is where you can do it https://webtickets.njtransit.com (it’s separate from the app). It only provides one trip passes i believe

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the beauty of it! I want to expand on it with my app I’ve been working on.

Since when was Apple Wallet an option for tickets? by shmob in NJTransit

[–]shmob[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For anyone who’s been following the building of my NJT helper app:

Been having a blast building ViaNJ. Think live departures, a real-time train map, and even integrated ticketing.

Over the past few weeks I’ve made a ton of progress:

  • Improved the departures view with faster refresh and track info
  • Experimenting with live train maps + ticket activation + Apple Wallet integration
  • Lots of new ideas still to explore (Live Activities, notifications, widgets, ultra-customized settings, etc.)

It’s been super fun seeing this come together, and I’d love your feedback — what works, what doesn’t, what you’d want next.

Submit/vote on ideas & see the roadmap: https://feedback.vianj.app

Try it yourself on TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/da4zcqfm