The iPhone 6 is without a doubt one of the hottest smartphones out there, and it's about to get hotter - literally. If you ever wondered what the melting point of a brand new iPhone 6 was, this blowtorch-meets-iPhone 6 video might help shed some light on it.
Apple's mobile software is always evolving, with hundreds of changes and improvements being applied to each numbered update. Back in 2013, iOS 7 caused a bit of a stir upon launch due to its heavily-revised aesthetics, and the lack of skeuomorphism left many long-time users feeling as though the rug had been pulled from beneath them. Accompanying the all-new look, Apple also introduced a series of animations and effects, many of which also managed to rub some users up the wrong way, and as a new comparison clip with iOS 8 and iOS 3 shows, the fanciful animated elements may have somewhat hindered the responsiveness of the platform in many key areas.
With the cricket World Cup going on right now, there is no shortage of live action to keep up with, but as is always the case when a major sporting tournament like this is running, staying up to speed with what is happening in any of the games at any one time can be difficult. What you need is an unobtrusive app that can take the strain for you.
Here's what to expect from the 2015 Apple 'Spring forward' special media event on March 9th. More details can be found right here.
Microsoft's reputation in the software game took a bit of a self-inflicted beating back when Windows 8 launched, and since then, the software giant has been busily reminding consumers of why its flagship OS has commanded such a huge market share over the past few decades. Windows 10 is shaping up promisingly, with the Xbox maker looking to integrate its multiple platforms, products and devices under a more unified, cohesive umbrella. The new Spartan browser, which will eventually replace Internet Explorer, is at the heart of these efforts, and as we've already learned, will harness the power of the digital voice assistant Cortana. Now, we get to see the fruits of this endeavor in action, and as you'll fathom from the clip below, Spartan looks a clean, fluid and functional experience even at its current beta standing.
With March 9th the date that we all have pencilled in as the day we find more out about the upcoming Apple Watch, those tasked with selling the device have been receiving briefings and instructional documentation which Apple hopes will see the smartwatch hit the ground running when it lands in its retail stores in the coming weeks.
The battle for supremacy in the smartphone arena continues to rage, and with this week's Mobile World Congress, we've seen a number of high-profile announcements from some of the major players in the industry. Among them is Samsung, which has announced the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge as it looks to recover from a torrid 2014, and we're just now learning that amid the poor sales general and lack of enthusiasm towards the many smartphones that Sammy launched last year, bitter rival Apple also overtook it as the world's foremost smartphone manufacturer in the final quarter.
BlackBerry has just taken the wraps off its new smartphone called the Leap. Powered by BlackBerry 10 OS, the new smartphone looks like a potent performer on the hardware front, and carries a typical BB-esque like design. We will take a closer look at BlackBerry’s new smartphone, right after the jump.
Google is working on Android Wear iOS app for iPhone and iPad compatibility, making its smartwatch platform work fully with Apple's iOS. More details on the matter can be found here.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the Apple Watch will be available on international shores in the month of April. Cook also discussed some Apple Watch development on the app front as well, teasing us with signs of things to come when the wearable becomes eventually available. Head over the jump for further details on what Apple fans are likely to experience in April.
















