Late last year, Apple began to put the ‘battery gate' scandal to rest by settling one of the more prominent class-action lawsuits over the issue in the US. In December though, it quickly became clear that Apple was still in trouble with consumer groups in Europe. Now, a consumer advocacy …
Read More »iOS 13 said to drop support for two iPads and four iPhones
As software continues to move forward and evolve, it becomes harder to support older devices. The number of years you are guaranteed updates for varies between smartphone makers, although Apple tends to keep its devices going for longer than most. With that said, iOS 13 will reportedly drop support for …
Read More »Court documents reportedly show that Apple knew the iPhone 6 was likely to bend
Back when the iPhone 6 first launched, Apple came under fire for two distinct issues- ‘Touch Disease' and ‘Bendgate'. The former was an issue where the phone's touchscreen would become unresponsive over time, while the latter saw iPhone 6 models bending in people's pockets. These issues were seemingly buried sometime …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
Read More »Geekbench call out Apple for intentionally reducing iPhone performance via updates
Smartphone manufacturers have often been under scrutiny from users for allegedly pushing out updates that slow the performance of previous models. This time, however, benchmarking firm Geekbench has directly accused Apple of just that, but the reason behind it might not be as bad as you’d think. The usual response …
Read More »Apple admits iPhone 6 ‘Touch Disease’ exists, will charge for fixes
Since earlier this year, some iPhone 6 Plus users have been complaining about something known as ‘touch disease', an issue that has caused iPhone 6 Plus displays to become unresponsive to touch. Apple has kept silent on this problem for months but this week, the company finally acknowledged it for …
Read More »Apple faces patent lawsuit in China
Apple is currently facing a pretty big lawsuit in China. One company, known as BYD, filed two separate suits back in May of this year, claiming that the antenna on the iPhone 6 and some other products in Apple's lineup may infringe on its own patents. BYD has also listed …
Read More »HTC hits back at claims it copied the iPhone 6 design
The newly revealed HTC One A9 smartphone has faced some criticism recently thanks to its design. Many sites have branded it as a copy of the iPhone 6 and now, HTC has finally responded to those claims, hitting back by saying that actually, it was Apple that copied HTC's design …
Read More »Apple Pay is hitting the UK next month with some limitations
Apple Pay launched way back in 2014 over in the US alongside the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. It has taken quite some time but now Apple's mobile payment service is also heading to the UK, although it will come with a £20 transaction limit, so don't expect to …
Read More »Apple to work on bringing DSLR quality images to the iPhone
Apple is looking to beef up its camera technology inside of the iPhone as the company has apparently acquired Israeli imaging firm, Linx Computational, which specializes in camera modules and software for mobile devices that aim to bring DSLR quality images to slim handsets. Apple vaguely confirmed the acquisition to the …
Read More »Apple may not launch a 4 Inch iPhone 6 this year after all
A while back we heard rumors that Apple planned to release a new 4 inch iPhone this year to take over from the 5s. The phone would effectively be an iPhone 6s mini, but now according to new supply chain sources, the company's plans have changed. According to Wei Feng …
Read More »Apple plans to launch new iPhone with 4-inch display next year
Apple responded to market trends towards larger smartphone screens with the launch of its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus earlier this year. Nonetheless, the company has not discontinued iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, which are intended for those, who want to use their phones with one hand. Moreover, the …
Read More »Chinese manufacturer claims Apple stole iPhone 6 design
Another day, another potential Apple lawsuit, this time a Chinese manufacturer is claiming that it owns the patent for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handset design in China. Digione tried to contact Apple via letter earlier this year but the company failed to respond, as a result, the company …
Read More »We now know why the iPhone 6 doesn’t have a sapphire display
You might recall that the iPhone 6 was supposed to have a super strong Sapphire display, it was heavily leaked and some popular tech YouTubers even managed to get their hands on it. However, the feature was scrapped and the supplier, GT Advanced Technologies, went bankrupt. Apple turned to GT …
Read More »iOS 8 now installed on 56% of iPhones and iPads
After a few updates and plenty of bug fixes, iOS 8 adoption is finally on the rise. Adoption has crawled to a halt back in September after it was revealed that the latest mobile OS from Apple was causing far too many problems such as bad WiFi reception, loss of …
Read More »Apple makes 64-bit support mandatory for iOS apps
Although Apple has offered smartphones and tablets with 64-bit application processors for well over a year now, many programs remained 32-bit and could not take advantage of the new system-on-chips. This is going to change in the coming months, as Apple wants all software developers to include 64-bit support in …
Read More »Apple to launch iOS 8.1, Apple Pay on the 20th of October
Apple on Thursday said that its mobile payment system – Apple Pay – will go online starting the 20th of October, 2014, when the company rolls-out iOS 8.1, a new major update to the mobile OS from Apple. While the Apple Pay could eventually be a revolution, the vast majority …
Read More »Apple Pay to launch in the US this week
Apple will reportedly launch its recently announced NFC based mobile payment service in the US on the 18th of October, according to a leaked memo from Wallgreens. Apple Pay will allow US shoppers to pay for goods using their iPhone 6 or 6 Plus handset, the upcoming Apple Watch will …
Read More »12 Inch iPad delayed due to high iPhone 6 Plus demand
Rumors of a larger 12 Inch ‘iPad Pro' have been circulating for some time now. However, new reports are suggesting that the larger tablet has been delayed due to unforeseen iPhone 6 Plus demand. The iPad Pro is still set to be revealed at Apple's event on the 16th of …
Read More »Phones 4U won’t be refunding iPhone 6 pre-orders
Most of you have probably heard by now that Phones 4U has gone in to administration and is selling off its retail stores and assets to the likes of EE and Vodafone, the same networks that allegedly drove it out of business. However, despite offloading its retail stores, the company's financial …
Read More »Apple defends iPhone 6 Plus: our phones are beautiful and sturdy
Despite of numerous reports claiming that Apple iPhone 6 Plus could be bent, the company believes that the issue is hugely exaggerated. According to Apple, only nine customers have complained about bending of the 5.5” smartphones. The company claims that its phones undergo rigorous testing and can withstand reasonable stresses. …
Read More »iPhone 6 plus handsets are bending in people’s pockets
Apple seems to have a pretty big problem on its hands as iPhone 6 Plus users are reporting that their handsets are bending in their front pockets. The problem seems to occur when sitting down for a period of time with the phone in pocket, meaning that this could happen …
Read More »Apple iPhone 6 Plus could be bent, damaged
Although Apple’s products are traditionally well-made and every detail of their design is well-thought, from time to time the company releases devices that suffer from minor or major design issues that greatly affect their appeal or even durability. Apparently, this is the case with the iPhone 6 Plus. While Apple …
Read More »iOS 8 nears 50% adoption despite some performance glitches
Apple has revealed that nearly 50 per cent of all iOS devices have upgraded to the latest version, iOS 8, which launched just last week, surpassing Android KitKat's adoption rate in a mere six days. The new statistics were quietly revealed on Apple's App Store distribution site. The exact percentage …
Read More »First weekend iPhone 6 sales top 10 million units, new record set
Apple on Monday said that it has sold over 10 million iPhone 6 units in three days after the devices were launched last Friday. The record sales were conditioned by broad geographical availability of the new smartphones as well as the fact that many customers were eager to get iPhones …
Read More »Apple iPhone 6’s NFC chip is restricted to Apple Pay terminals
Although Apple’s latest smartphones support near-field communication (NFC) technology, this technology will only be compatible with Apple Pay terminals and will not work with anything else. The reasons why Apple decided to restrict usage of NFC are unclear, but it looks like the new iPhones will not work with other …
Read More »Apple: Pre-orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are record
Apple is among the last smartphone makers to offer oversized handsets to its customers. Looks like Apple’s clients are so eager to get larger iPhones that pre-orders of the new devices topped four million units in the first 24 hours, a record for Apple. “iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus …
Read More »Apple could have made a larger iPhone ‘years ago’
The iPhone is finally joining the ranks of plus sized handsets this year with the iPhone 6, featuring a 4.7 Inch display. While it appears that Apple has been slow to increase its screen size, CEO Tim Cook has stated that the company could have done this years ago but …
Read More »EA: Apple iPhone 6 Plus is on-par with new-generation game consoles
The head of EA Mobile, a leading publisher of games for smartphones and tablets that belongs to Electronic Arts, said that the new iPhone 6 Plus is on-par with new-generation video game consoles from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. As a result, the quality of games for the device could …
Read More »Apple announces Apple Pay, aims to transform mobile payments
Apple on Tuesday introduced its Apple Pay system designed to significantly change the way people make purchases. Apple promises that its system will make payments easier, more secure and more private thanks to the fact that details about actual credit or debit cards will be hidden from personnel who processes …
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