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Sunday, July 26, 2015
iOS 8.0.2 is released
Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 download, which brings fixes for cellular service and Touch ID issues that iOS 8.0.1 brought.
Apple first released iOS 8.0.2 on Tuesday, which brought many bug fixes and HealthKit support. Shortly after its release, many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users noticed issues with cellular service and Touch ID. Apple quickly pulled the 8.0.1 and promised a quick fix.
You can update via OTA or through iTunes [Mac] [Windows].
This release contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
● Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
● Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
● Add res ses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
● Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
● Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
● Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
● Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
● Fixes an issue where ringtones were sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
● Fixes a bug that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Download links will be updated in sticky threads asap
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Apple first released iOS 8.0.2 on Tuesday, which brought many bug fixes and HealthKit support. Shortly after its release, many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users noticed issues with cellular service and Touch ID. Apple quickly pulled the 8.0.1 and promised a quick fix.
You can update via OTA or through iTunes [Mac] [Windows].
This release contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
● Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
● Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
● Add res ses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
● Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
● Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
● Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
● Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
● Fixes an issue where ringtones were sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
● Fixes a bug that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Download links will be updated in sticky threads asap
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Apple iPad Pro rumored to come with Apple A8X chipset
Apple iPad Pro rumored to come with Apple A8X chipset
A report from Taiwan suggests that Apple's long-rumored iPad Pro with a 12.9" display will be powered by an A8X chip. It'll be slightly more powerful than the current A8 chipset residing in the iPhone 6 duet and will also carry 2GB of RAM.
Apple did have a tradition of outing an "X" version of its chipset to the A5 and A6, but skipped the X version with the A7. According to the report, the A8 will have an A8X successor and it will be made by TSMC.
If Apple is indeed planning a 12.9" iPad Pro, an update to the graphics department in the A8 chip will be a necessary step to ensure those extra pixels will get the push they need.
Traditionally, Apple announced updated iPad line-up after its big iPhone event and the main star of the show is rumored to be the iPad Air 2. A dummy of the slate popped up a while ago and showed a thinner body and slightly altered design of the speakers.
A report from Taiwan suggests that Apple's long-rumored iPad Pro with a 12.9" display will be powered by an A8X chip. It'll be slightly more powerful than the current A8 chipset residing in the iPhone 6 duet and will also carry 2GB of RAM.
Apple did have a tradition of outing an "X" version of its chipset to the A5 and A6, but skipped the X version with the A7. According to the report, the A8 will have an A8X successor and it will be made by TSMC.
If Apple is indeed planning a 12.9" iPad Pro, an update to the graphics department in the A8 chip will be a necessary step to ensure those extra pixels will get the push they need.
Traditionally, Apple announced updated iPad line-up after its big iPhone event and the main star of the show is rumored to be the iPad Air 2. A dummy of the slate popped up a while ago and showed a thinner body and slightly altered design of the speakers.
XL Size: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. LG G3
XL Size: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. LG G3
With the iPhone 6 Plus now official, we can finally pit it against the heavyweight, plus-sized Android superstars – the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the LG G3.
The iPhone 6 Plus has a screen large enough to be next to the Note 4 and G3, but is it mature enough? Well, in the display department the 5.5″ size is the same as the G3′s and in the same ballpark as the 5.7″ of the Note 4. However, the iPhone 6 Plus features a 1080p resolution, whereas its rivals are boasting QHD screens.
This leaves it behind in the display department, but the iPhone 6 Plus is the thinnest at 7.1mm but its weight of 172 grams, which leaves it behind the LG G3 (149 grams). The Note 4 is just 4 grams heavier than the iPhone 6 Plus, so its diet has paid out.
The camera department is another area where the iPhone 6 Plus gets destroyed by the Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 with their respective 16MP and 13MP cameras. Even though it has gained OIS, the 8MP snapper of the iPhone 6 Plus seems to be a bit behind the curve there.
Anyways, the connectivity suite of the iPhone 6 Plus is a big update with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and NFC. The 20-band LTE coverage is also impressive.
With the iPhone 6 Plus now official, we can finally pit it against the heavyweight, plus-sized Android superstars – the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the LG G3.
The iPhone 6 Plus has a screen large enough to be next to the Note 4 and G3, but is it mature enough? Well, in the display department the 5.5″ size is the same as the G3′s and in the same ballpark as the 5.7″ of the Note 4. However, the iPhone 6 Plus features a 1080p resolution, whereas its rivals are boasting QHD screens.
This leaves it behind in the display department, but the iPhone 6 Plus is the thinnest at 7.1mm but its weight of 172 grams, which leaves it behind the LG G3 (149 grams). The Note 4 is just 4 grams heavier than the iPhone 6 Plus, so its diet has paid out.
The camera department is another area where the iPhone 6 Plus gets destroyed by the Galaxy Note 4 and LG G3 with their respective 16MP and 13MP cameras. Even though it has gained OIS, the 8MP snapper of the iPhone 6 Plus seems to be a bit behind the curve there.
Anyways, the connectivity suite of the iPhone 6 Plus is a big update with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and NFC. The 20-band LTE coverage is also impressive.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G3
OS
iOS 8
Android 4.4 KitKat
Android 4.4 KitKat
Display
5.5" LED-backlit IPS LCD
5.7" Super AMOLED
5.5" LED-backlit IPS+ LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
(401 ppi)
2560 x 1440
(515 ppi)
2560 x 1440
(534 ppi)
Height
Width
Thickness
158.1 mm
77.8 mm
7.1 mm
153.5 mm
78.6 mm
8.5 mm
146.3 mm
74.6 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
172 grams
176 grams
149 grams
Processor
Apple A8 chipset (64-bit)
1.4GHz dual-core CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (32-bit)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (32-bit)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
TBC
Adreno 420
Adreno 330
Storage
16/64/128GB
32GB
16GB / 32GB
microSD card
No
Yes, up to 128GB
Yes, up to 128GB
Primary camera
8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, dual LED flash (one cool, one warm), simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR
16 MP, 3456 x 4608 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, panorama, HDR
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, phase detection/laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
1/3” sensor size, simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR
Video recording
1080p@60fps, 120fps or 240fps slow motion
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, optical stabilization, dual-video rec
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, optical stabilization, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front camera
1.2MP
720p@30fps
3.7 MP
1080p@30fps
2.1 MP
1080p@30fps
Battery life
Standby: 348 hours
3G talk: 24 hours
Standby: N/A
3G talk: N/A
Standby: 553 hours
3G talk: 21 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0 LE with A2DP
Yes, v4.0 LE with A2DP
Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR
Network
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Quad-band UMTS/HSPA
Penta-band LTE support,
LTE-Advanced
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Quad-band UMTS/HSPA
Penta-band LTE support,
LTE-Advanced
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Penta-band UMTS/HSPA
Tri-band LTE support
NFC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Mono
Stereo
Mono
Availability
September, 2014
October, 2014
Already on sale
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LG G3
OS
iOS 8
Android 4.4 KitKat
Android 4.4 KitKat
Display
5.5" LED-backlit IPS LCD
5.7" Super AMOLED
5.5" LED-backlit IPS+ LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
(401 ppi)
2560 x 1440
(515 ppi)
2560 x 1440
(534 ppi)
Height
Width
Thickness
158.1 mm
77.8 mm
7.1 mm
153.5 mm
78.6 mm
8.5 mm
146.3 mm
74.6 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
172 grams
176 grams
149 grams
Processor
Apple A8 chipset (64-bit)
1.4GHz dual-core CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (32-bit)
Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (32-bit)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
TBC
Adreno 420
Adreno 330
Storage
16/64/128GB
32GB
16GB / 32GB
microSD card
No
Yes, up to 128GB
Yes, up to 128GB
Primary camera
8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, dual LED flash (one cool, one warm), simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR
16 MP, 3456 x 4608 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization, panorama, HDR
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, phase detection/laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
1/3” sensor size, simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR
Video recording
1080p@60fps, 120fps or 240fps slow motion
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, optical stabilization, dual-video rec
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, optical stabilization, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front camera
1.2MP
720p@30fps
3.7 MP
1080p@30fps
2.1 MP
1080p@30fps
Battery life
Standby: 348 hours
3G talk: 24 hours
Standby: N/A
3G talk: N/A
Standby: 553 hours
3G talk: 21 hours
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0 LE with A2DP
Yes, v4.0 LE with A2DP
Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR
Network
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Quad-band UMTS/HSPA
Penta-band LTE support,
LTE-Advanced
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Quad-band UMTS/HSPA
Penta-band LTE support,
LTE-Advanced
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Penta-band UMTS/HSPA
Tri-band LTE support
NFC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Mono
Stereo
Mono
Availability
September, 2014
October, 2014
Already on sale
Sony Xperia Z3 review: Hat trick
Sony Xperia Z3 review: Hat trick
Introduction
To say we are eager to get the Xperia Z3 out for a spin would be a massive understatement - with the race track still warm from the Compact. After all, if the Robin in Sony's IFA lineup can do that well, we can only imagine what Batman is capable of. The Z3 is certainly one you wouldn't want to miss.
Sony Xperia Z3 official pictures
Sony's shorter update cycle sees the Xperia Z3 clock in just 6 months after its predecessor. At first glance, the next flagship isn't too generous with the upgrades, but anyone who has handled the Xperia Z2 will see most of its key issues addressed.
Curved at the edges for a fresh new look, the handset is supposed to offer improved ergonomics. Add the slimmer bezels, the loss of weight and the slimmer profile, and the Sony Xperia Z3 is already looking strong in the only area where its predecessor was open to criticism.
But it's not just the weaknesses that need looking at and the Xperia Z3 knows that. It tries to work on the main strengths of the Xperia Z2 too - it's got a higher IP certification while the 20MP camera has received a few cool new modes. Yet, it was the image processing that wasn't quite spot on last time around and we are really curious if Sony got it right this time.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves and stick to the plan - here goes the Sony Xperia Z3 review cheat sheet.
Key features
5.2" IPS LCD, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 424ppi, ambient light sensor
LTE connectivity
Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Xperia UI on top
IP68 certified - dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with quad-core 2.5GHz Krait 400 processor, Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM
20.7MP camera, single LED flash, 2160p video recording, dedicated hardware shutter key
2.2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
16/32GB of built-in storage, expandable via the microSD card slot
Active noise cancellation with a secondary microphone
3,100mAh battery; STAMINA Power Saving Mode
Stylish dual glass-panel design
Main disadvantages
Non user-replaceable battery
Slightly larger than most direct rivals
On the list of not-so-major improvements brought by the Sony Xperia Z3 we have a slightly faster CPU, wider audio format support and a longer list of compatible LTE bands. Curiously however, the battery capacity has been reduced - we can't help but wonder if the new flagship can match the excellent time of its predecessor?
So, a seemingly subtle update is already raising several interesting questions and it's about time we set to find the answers. Join us after the break where we examine the exterior and see if the new, curvier design works as well in real life as it looks in those pictures.
Introduction
To say we are eager to get the Xperia Z3 out for a spin would be a massive understatement - with the race track still warm from the Compact. After all, if the Robin in Sony's IFA lineup can do that well, we can only imagine what Batman is capable of. The Z3 is certainly one you wouldn't want to miss.
Sony Xperia Z3 official pictures
Sony's shorter update cycle sees the Xperia Z3 clock in just 6 months after its predecessor. At first glance, the next flagship isn't too generous with the upgrades, but anyone who has handled the Xperia Z2 will see most of its key issues addressed.
Curved at the edges for a fresh new look, the handset is supposed to offer improved ergonomics. Add the slimmer bezels, the loss of weight and the slimmer profile, and the Sony Xperia Z3 is already looking strong in the only area where its predecessor was open to criticism.
But it's not just the weaknesses that need looking at and the Xperia Z3 knows that. It tries to work on the main strengths of the Xperia Z2 too - it's got a higher IP certification while the 20MP camera has received a few cool new modes. Yet, it was the image processing that wasn't quite spot on last time around and we are really curious if Sony got it right this time.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves and stick to the plan - here goes the Sony Xperia Z3 review cheat sheet.
Key features
5.2" IPS LCD, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 424ppi, ambient light sensor
LTE connectivity
Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Xperia UI on top
IP68 certified - dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with quad-core 2.5GHz Krait 400 processor, Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM
20.7MP camera, single LED flash, 2160p video recording, dedicated hardware shutter key
2.2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
16/32GB of built-in storage, expandable via the microSD card slot
Active noise cancellation with a secondary microphone
3,100mAh battery; STAMINA Power Saving Mode
Stylish dual glass-panel design
Main disadvantages
Non user-replaceable battery
Slightly larger than most direct rivals
On the list of not-so-major improvements brought by the Sony Xperia Z3 we have a slightly faster CPU, wider audio format support and a longer list of compatible LTE bands. Curiously however, the battery capacity has been reduced - we can't help but wonder if the new flagship can match the excellent time of its predecessor?
So, a seemingly subtle update is already raising several interesting questions and it's about time we set to find the answers. Join us after the break where we examine the exterior and see if the new, curvier design works as well in real life as it looks in those pictures.
Friday, July 24, 2015
iOS 8.0.1 Pulled back For investigating
Apple has pulled the iOS 8.0.1 update following numerous user reports of problems with cellular service and Touch ID.
The company provided confirmation of the update rollback to Re/code's John Paczkowski.
APPLE: "We are actively investigating these reports ... In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update.”
This is First From Apple and From Any Mobile Company to Pullback Update
The company provided confirmation of the update rollback to Re/code's John Paczkowski.
APPLE: "We are actively investigating these reports ... In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update.”
This is First From Apple and From Any Mobile Company to Pullback Update
Friday, July 17, 2015
Free iCloud Check By Apple
Apple Now Lets You Easily Check If an iOS Device is Activation Locked
Apple has posted a new 'Check Activation Lock Status' page that lets you enter the serial number or IMEI of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to check if activation lock is enabled or disabled. This is useful if you want to confirm that the device you are about to purchase is ready for you to use. ie. not stolen.
Check Activation Lock Status
Before you purchase an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from somebody else, make sure that Find My iPhone Activation Lock is turned off and the device is ready for you to use.
iH8Snow notes that is also useful to check if the device has been doulci-activated.
Is actually incredibly useful for people wanting to buy an iDevice and not get tricked via doulci-activated devices.
https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/
add it to Bookmarks guys now it's easy for every one who doesn't have credits to check for himself Easy and Simple
Apple has posted a new 'Check Activation Lock Status' page that lets you enter the serial number or IMEI of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to check if activation lock is enabled or disabled. This is useful if you want to confirm that the device you are about to purchase is ready for you to use. ie. not stolen.
Check Activation Lock Status
Before you purchase an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from somebody else, make sure that Find My iPhone Activation Lock is turned off and the device is ready for you to use.
iH8Snow notes that is also useful to check if the device has been doulci-activated.
Is actually incredibly useful for people wanting to buy an iDevice and not get tricked via doulci-activated devices.
https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/
add it to Bookmarks guys now it's easy for every one who doesn't have credits to check for himself Easy and Simple
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