Apple has announced that it will be recalling some of its iPhone 6 Plus models after a camera defect was discovered in a particular batch of units. The company revealed its replacement plan in an updated support page, which explains that the reason for the recall is a bad iSight …
Read More »The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 may launch a little earlier this year
Over the last few years, most smartphone manufacturers have fallen in to a predictable release schedule. With Apple, we know to expect a new iPhone every September, HTC tends to launch a new smartphone around March/April time and Samsung falls in to a similar schedule with its Galaxy S flagships, …
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 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 »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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Apple introduces iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus smartphones
Just as expected, Apple on Tuesday introduced its new smartphones with enlarged displays and a number of new capabilities. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus feature all-new designs and increase the screen sizes to 4.7” and 5.5”, respectively, integrate new application processors, cameras, sensors as well as advanced …
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