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Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro To Get Bumped A8X Processor [Report]

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

For a good year or so now, it has been suggested that Apple would be coming through with a tablet larger and more powerful than the current flagship 9.7-inch model, and given the introduction of would-be rival products like the Microsoft Surface and Samsung's Galaxy Tab Pro line, the idea of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro seems even more plausible. Today, new information has emerged about the slate, with a report suggesting that the SoC powering the top-end slab will be a more robust, A8X chip.

Apple Might Just Replace Your Bent iPhone 6 Plus Under Warranty

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

The so-called Bendgate saga has been at the forefront of tech coverage over the past couple of days, with the Web having been taken over by what appears to be just a couple of isolated incidents of accidental bending blown out of proportion. But while only a handful of iPhone 6 Plus models have reportedly become misshapen by accident, one Apple representative has indicated that a device may be covered under the standard warranty, provided that it can pass what's known as a "visual mechanical inspection."

Apple Confirms iOS 8.0.2 Update, Urges iPhone 6 / 6 Plus Users To Downgrade To 8.0

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

How To Set Up Emergency Medical ID In iOS 8

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

Apple's new iOS 8 software is literally rammed with features and perks, but actually finding them all and learning how to use them once you've located them can be quite a trying task. To ease the burden, we've been running you guys through a series of tutorials and tips, helping you make the very most out of your new device and / or software, and with the Health app having been a major talking point in the months leading up to iOS 8's showcasing at the Worldwide Developers' Conference back in June, we're going to show you how to set up your emergency Medical ID right now.

How To Fix iOS 8 Wi-Fi Issues On iPhone And iPad

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

Experiencing slow or Wi-Fi related issues on iOS 8 running on iPhone, iPad? Try this simple fix to get things up and running in no time.

iOS 8 Crash Rate Is Significantly Higher Than iOS 7, According To Report

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Bend Test On Video [Spoiler: It Bends And Cracks]

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

Social media has been abuzz over the past 24 hours with reports that the iPhone 6 Plus has a bit of a problem, in that the aluminum shell appears to bend while in users' pockets with apparently very little force being applied. The controversy has sparked a fierce debate on Twitter, and while some believe that Apple's own design is at fault, others are of the opinion that if you sit on your device or place it in a precarious position, then you're basically asking for trouble. Apple has yet to make a comment, and given that the scale of the issue doesn't seem to be widespread, there's no telling whether the company will release a statement on the matter, but for the sake of entertainment / argument, one YouTuber has also carried out the 'bend test' on a Samsung Galaxy S4. Does it bend? Find out after the fold.

Latest iPhone 6 Benchmarks Compares Apple’s Flagship Against Those Of Samsung And HTC

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the two hottest topics in the mobile industry right now, and although the only legit way to determine a device's real-world performance is to use it for a sustained amount of time, we as geeks cannot resist a little benchmark test or two. Today, an interesting new set of benchmarks have hit the blogosphere pitting the two new iPhones against one another, as well as drawing comparisons with previous iPhones, and for a sense of perspective, the stats also include some benchmark results gathered of current, rivaling high-end smartphones.

iOS 8.0.1 Download Links For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch [Direct Links]

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Camera Ranked As The Best In Smartphone Industry

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

In the weeks and months leading up to the launch of what became the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, all manner of suggestions were made with regards to the rear-facing camera. Apple always makes noticeable enhancements in this particular department, and while some initially bemoaned the fact that it was yet another 8-megapixel offering, the introduction of features like Focus Pixels and optical image stabilization have seen it garner rave reviews. Now, a highly-reputed rankings system, which scrutinizes the performance of every single smartphone snapper released to market, has delivered its critical analysis of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus's cameras, and declared that the Cupertino's latest duo "set[s] the gold standard for smartphone image quality."

Apple TV Gets iOS 8 P2P AirPlay Support In Latest Update

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

In adding a bunch of new features to its OS X and iOS software just lately, Apple also made time for the oft-forgotten Apple TV, which was pushed to software version 7.0 a short while ago. But one of the flagship features to be integrated with the wider Apple device family - peer-to-peer AirPlay - is limited only to the very latest revision of the Apple TV hardware released in 2013, which is a bit of a downer for those in ownership of what they believed was a compliant 3rd-gen Apple TV.

iOS 8.0.1 Changelog Leaked, Here’s What Is New

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

These Paid iPhone Apps Have Temporarily Gone Free, Download Them All Today

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

iOS 8 is here, and naturally, many developers have been updating their apps in anticipation. But despite the hard work that has so far gone into prepping many titles for the new software, the tide of freebies is still flowing strong, and so today, we're back with five more for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Samsung’s Shares Hit Two-Year Low As iPhone 6 Does Some Serious Damage

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

Samsung's share price had dipped to its lowest in two years, and although the continued rumor cycle and subsequent release of Apple's iPhone 6 was one of a number of factors outlined in a new report, there's no question that its Californian rival's decision to roll out two larger-displaying handsets has hurt the Tizen maker.

GIF Keyboard For iOS 8 Released, Grab It From Here

Ben Reid·September 24, 2014

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