Alleged iPad Air with TouchID sensor On Monday, Apple released iOS 8.1 beta to developers. On the outside, the update brings some minor cosmetic changes to some various internal screens. However, one developer has found some more information hidden inside. Hamza Sood, while posting information about Apple Pay in iOS 8.1, also uncovered a text string...
Apple has updated its App Store with a new section dedicated to apps with HealthKit integration. 'Apps for Health' features a selection of apps that are each capable of plugging in to Apple's Health app for collecting, aggregating and presenting health and fitness-related data. Apps utilising the HealthKit APIs were set to launch with iOS 8 on September...
Following the release of iOS 8.0.1 just yesterday, Apple have now released iOS 8.0.2 to the public. For those who missed it, iOS 8.0.1 was released as a bug fixing update, but created even larger bugs by completely disabling cellular connectivity and Touch ID on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apple quickly pulled the update to fix the issues. iOS...
By now you've likely seen YouTuber Unbox Therapy's video in which he attempted to bend the new iPhone 6 Plus with his bare hands. As you can see from the image above, the iPhone underwent some significant damage. Since the video went live earlier this week, it has gone viral and has been viewed nearly 25 million times. With it, the term "bendgate" was...
Apple yesterday pushed out the first update to iOS 8 and, well, I bet it wished it hadn't. Instead of fixing a number of bugs found in iOS 8.0, it instead brought with a number of glaringly obvious problems including the loss of Touch ID functionality and lack of cellular service for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users. While the number of people affected was...
Apple just released iOS 8.0.1 which fixes a number of bugs present in 8.0. However, it seems that the release has cause more problems than it has solved with users reporting issues with their cellular service and Touch ID sensor. A large number of users are receiving 'No Service' or 'Searching...' messages atop their iPhone screen, as seen above,...
Just one week following the public release of iOS 8, Apple has now released the first minor update, iOS 8.0.1. The update is said to include "improvements and bug fixes." You can update your device by heading to Settings-> General-> Software Update or by updating via iTunes. This update brings with it some minor fixes and improvements. You can...
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been a rip-roaring success, selling a record 10 million units over the first weekend of sales. And Samsung is worried. In an effort to boost its declining mobile sales, the Korean company has decided to launch its new flagship Galaxy Note 4 device early in selected markets — namely China and South Korea. The device will...
With iOS 8, Apple has brought hundreds of new features to its mobile operating system. One such feature that has proven popular with power-users already is the addition of widgets. Rather than confusing the home screen grid with moving widgets and live tiles, Apple has opted to stow them away in Notification Center. While this might not please everyone,...
Since its early days, Incipio has expanded to create cases for virtually every flagship smartphone on the planet. And it doesn’t create just one or two. It makes hundreds of different models, all in different colors and from different materials. Most would be impressed by this. I’m not. I was worried approaching the latest Incipio cases that it had...
Apple is set to launch the new iPad Air next month, according a report by Commercial Times. The Taiwanese site says that the updated 9.7-inch iPad will go into production this month and will begin shipping in October. Commercial Times also suggest that the next-generation iPad mini with Retina Display will not ship alongside the iPad Air 2 and will...
Apple has posted two new ads for its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, entitled Huge and Cameras. Both form part of the 'Bigger than bigger' campaign that the company launched with the new devices and again feature the vocal stylings of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake. In Huge, Jimmy Fallon shows off the iPhones and how the new, larger screen sizes enable...
An early version of iTunes Radio 2.0? With news that Apple was going to shut down Beats Music, some imagined that Apple was going to leave the streaming music service completely. But, according to Re/code, Apple is staying in the streaming game. The news about Beats Music's demise likely came from misunderstanding just how much of Beats Music was...
Earlier today we posted a video comparing the speed of every iPhone to ever exist. The video compares shut down times, boot times, and other aspects of each iPhone. Now, we're going to be taking a look at a number of other videos posted online which compare the new iPhones to some of the recent Android devices. We'll also be taking a look at an interesting...
Earlier this year, the Internet was churning with news that Apple had acquired Beats Music. Even after being confirmed by Apple, though, it was never made completely clear why Apple wanted to purchase the company. Another hanging question was how Beats would live next to Apple's own music app, iTunes Radio, and hardware business. Now, one of those...
Apple today announced that it has sold 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units. This figure includes the 4 million pre-orders previously announced. The new iPhone models went on sale on Friday, September 19, to long lines around the world. This year, in particular, it seemed iPhones were both highly desirable and limited in supply with many...
Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus hit retail store shelves and, like every year, queues of expectant customers lined the streets in order to be the first to get their hands on one. This year, given the huge updates to the iPhone lineup, the lines were longer than most in recent memory. Sales kicked off at 8am local time across the globe, with thousands of...
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus day has arrived, and mine arrived promptly at 9:30AM, thanks to an efficient UPS service. I've had enough time to gather my initial thoughts. To summarize, I'd say the design is fantastic except for the plastic antenna bands on the back. That said, I love the subtly curved glass at the edges of the front panel. They give the device a...
iPhone 6 is here and I, like many others across the world, got up early to ensure I got my hands on one. (Well, I actually got up early to ensure I got my hands on one during my 8-9am reservation slot). All around the globe, people are getting the chance to hold and test out the iPhone 6 for the first time and garner their first impressions of the...
The iPhone 6 is finally here! After months of rumors, reports, speculation, leaks and general chatter, the new 4.7-inch iPhone is finally upon us. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Space Gray iPhone 6 this morning thanks to Apple's in-store reservation program here in the UK (not going to lie, it felt great to walk past the hoards of people in...
iPhone 6 is here and the folks over at iFixit have wasted no time in tearing the device down to reveal its internal components and it certainly seems like we've seen a number of these parts already. Yes, leaked parts this year were numerous and definitely from some accurate sources as iPhone production began ramping up. Here are some interesting...
The iPhone 6 Plus has been on sale and in customers' hands for just a matter of hours but that hasn't stopped people breaking open their devices to see exactly what internal components are being used. The folks over at iFixit, as usual, are among the first to complete a teardown of the new 5.5-inch iPhone and most of what was found inside is in line...
Just over 24 hours after being released, iOS 8 is still being downloaded by many iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. This release adds new features to Messages, lots of interoperability between Apple devices, and improved communication and functionality between apps. However, despite all of the great new features, it seems that iOS 8 isn't being...
One of the biggest improvements to the iPhone and iPad's operating system following the launch of iOS 8 is the ability to install and use third party keyboards to type. For those who have been longing for SwiftKey on their iPhone, this is a big deal. And it's perhaps the reason why SwiftKey is already #1 in the App Store after just 24 hours of being...
iOS 8 brought with it a plethora of updates and improvements for iPhone and iPad users. One such feature is App Bundles in the App Store. As the name might suggest, App Bundles are collections of apps from the same developer offered together for a special, lower price. This is great news for iOS users who can now acquire a number of apps for a price that...
iOS 8 was released to the public yesterday and brought with it the ability for users to customize their experience by adding a third-party keyboard from the App Store. This has clearly proven extremely popular with customers as the popular Android keyboard SwiftKey has already hit the top spot in the App Store chart and surpassed a massive 1 million...
The iPhone 6 isn't quite here yet, but, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases started shipping out early and I was able to get my hands on. Like last year, Apple launched a range of bespoke, slim leather cases for its new models. And on first impressions, they look even better made than last year. There's a really nice smooth surface on the exterior, with a...
If the Battstation Optimus’ name inspires fear and awe, there’s good reason for that. It’s an absolute beast. It weighs in at 360g (~13 ounces) and measures 140 x 72 x 22 mm. But don’t let that put you off. If you need a power bank that’ll get you through a week of recharging, look no further. This is it. The Battstation’s design is...
Last week, Apple announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the latest and greatest smartphone offerings fem the Cupertino company. After record-breaking pre-orders, the devices will hit retail store shelves tomorrow as people scramble to pick up one of the new models on launch day in what Apple CEO Tim Cook describes as the "mother of all upgrades". If...
With iOS 8 came the long-awaited ability to add third-party widgets in to Notification Center. I say long-awaited, because many of us have wanted this ability ever since Notification Center made its very first appearance in iOS 5, back in 2011. Thankfully, making use of it is incredibly simple. All the hard work is done by the developer. The list of...
According to a report from The Daily Dot, Apple will be holding its next event just over a month from now on October 21. Just days after announcing new iPhones, Apple is to be planning this event to announce new releases in the iPad line as well as publicly release OS X Yosemite. While not confirmed by Apple at this time, this report is very likely...
After being unveiled at the Apple World Wide Developer Conference in June, iOS 8 has finally become available for the public. It is released as an over-the-air update for iOS users. The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system includes additional functionality in Messages, interactive notifications, and support for Handoff and Continuity...
Today is the day a select, Apple-approved group of tech publications are allowed to publish their iPhone reviews. And as you'd expect, there's a lot to get through. But most will sing from the same hymn sheet. What we have here isn't necessarily a massive evolutionary leap for Apple, but more improving the iPhone in ways that matter, and making it...
It's that time of year again! Developers have been spending months with the latest operating system, putting their finishing touches on the latest releases of their apps. Meanwhile, users are getting excited for the features that will come when their iPads, iPod Touches, and iPhones receive the latest iOS release. But before you jump and download that...
Since taking on a wider role within the PhoneDog Media network last year, I’ve been carrying two devices. One Android, One iOS, almost constantly. And regardless of which Android device I happen to be using, my first download is the same every time: SwiftKey. Being able to add third party keyboards in Android is one of its best features as an OS, and...
In three days, Apple will release the latest iPhones that they have to offer: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. With the demand for larger iPhones, it's no surprise that there were supposedly 4 million iPhone preorders last weekend. If you are one of the many people that did pre-order the iPhone 6 and are picking it up in store, or are planning to wait...
Misfit today announced its Flash wearable fitness and sleep tracking device. At $49, it could be one of the most cost-effective ways to track your daily activities. Misfit Flash is a reworking of 2012's Shine fitness tracker (that we loved). The Flash looks fairly similar to the Shine — it is almost the same size and keeps track of most of the same...
Although Tim Cook described the importance of user experience of business model when announcing Apple Pay last week, you can bet that the Cupertino company would not be launching the new mobile payment system if it didn't stand to make a decent amount of money from the service. There has been some prior discussion as to just how much money Apple will...
Apple and Android are pitted against each other all of the time. Discussions around the two platforms usually result in heated debates and minor squabbles from fans of each operating system. While both camps have their benefits, Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are taking some clear swipes at the Android device market hoping to minimize some of...
Apple has added NFC technology to the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, due out this Friday, September 19. The NFC chip enables Apple's new mobile payment system, Apple Pay. However, if you were hoping that developers and accessory makers would be able to utilize the contactless NFC technology for pairing speakers, launching apps or sharing files, you'll be...
Apple's latest and greatest smartphones were made available for pre-order last week (and reportedly sold in record numbers). With new iPhones, comes new iPhone cases so, before customers get their hands on their new devices later this week, we thought we'd round up some of the very best iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases currently available for launch...
Apple today announced it has sold a record-breakingnumber of iPhones in the first day of pre-orders. The company sold over 4 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units in the first 24 hours. Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are better in every way, and we are thrilled customers love them as much as we do. Pre-orders...
On September 9th, Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. These new iPhones include the latest that Apple has to offer in its mobile phone. With these iPhones comes iOS 8, Apple's latest mobile operating system. iOS 8 includes, among other features, even more enhancements that involve iCloud, including iCloud Photo Library, which stores your...
If there's one rumor surrounding Apple that never comes to fruition, it's the TV set speculation. Or at least, it hasn't yet. Whenever chiefs from Apple have entertain questions on the possibility of a new Apple-branded TV, there's one common response: "We're interested". But that's it. No further details. Tech enthusiasts went crazy when Steve Jobs'...
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As you're likely aware, Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on pre-order today ahead of hitting store shelves on September 19. Keen to get their hands on a new iPhone as soon as humanly possible, buyers hoped to get their order in as soon as the site went live. If it only it were that simple. Instead, the Apple Online Store faced a number of...
As Apple adds more features to iOS, many of those features involve local data, language recognition, or legal agreements. As a result, Apple is unable to provide these features for every region and language, at least right away. Fortunately, Apple has shared a list of iOS 8 features that aren't available for everyone. This should be helpful for customers...
Apple has just unveiled its latest and greatest iPhones — iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — and preorders open tomorrow, September 12. Ahead of pre-order pages going live and the new iPhones hitting retail store shelves on September 19, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a comprehensive iPhone buyer’s guide for your perusal. This...
Although Apple very much focussed on new hardware last night at its Special Event, the company is about to launch a new version of iOS too. And perhaps one of the most exciting parts of the update is the ability to install custom third-party keyboards. Something our Android touting friends have been able to do for years. SwiftKey, the company...
iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? Following Apple's keynote, it's a question many of us are now facing. With specs almost identical, the decision for most will come down to size preference. To go big or to go bigger!? But, without having held either device in hand (unlike these lucky people), it is be hard to judge exactly how large Apple's latest iPhones...
