After months of speculation, leaks, rumors and even more leaks, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 has just been announced, and below, we've got the official details of what you can expect from Apple's latest and greatest smartphone.
Apple's iPhone 6 is now not far from announcement, and a new set of benchmarks have apparently detailed the interior hardware of the 4.7-inch model. The Geekbench benchmark may well have been faked, but given that the readings do tie in with multiple reports, we're inclined to believe that they are, in fact, the real deal. Check out the key details after the fold!
Google is constantly updating its mobile software, and while most of the alterations and new features are clearly outlined in the change log, other neat little quirks slip through the net. One particular recent addition to the fold arrives in the form of Display Owner Info which, as the name implies, allows you to display your name and contact details on the lock screen. This is particularly useful if you happen to misplace your device, and given that it only takes ten seconds to set up, is the kind of feature that everybody should be activating.
The iPhone 6 is without a doubt the most leaked Apple smartphone to date, and you don’t have to place your bets on it to prove that fact wrong. And having been treated to a 7-minute long video review of the device itself over the weekend, we now have the complete set of tech. specs of Apple’s flagship that will adorn our pockets in the months to come.
Even though Google's Android is a fierce rival to Apple's iOS, the search giant recognizes the value of its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch-owning user base, and as such, most of its broad range of apps and services can be found over at the iTunes Store. Today, the Play Movies & TV app has been given quite a significant update, adding a handy offline mode allowing users to download videos and play them even when a connection is not present.
We may be completely swamped what with Apple's big iPhone 6 launch event close by, but nevertheless, there's always time to check out some of the latest deals gracing the company's App Store. Once again, we've got a nice selection of paid apps gone free for a limited time, and even if you feel like your device is a bit of a relic given all of the new devices on the way, these freebies should bring a smile to your face.
Since it emerged that there'd be two configurations of the iPhone 6 - a 4.7-inch model and a larger, 5.5-inch variant - fans and commentators have offered numerous suggestions as to how Apple plans to differentiate between them through naming. There's been a lingering suspicion that the handset may follow the iPad's lead with 'iPhone Air', as well as the very plausible 'iPhone 6L', but according to information obtained by a fairly reliable source, it'll be called the 'iPhone 6 Plus'.
Last week, numerous celebrities found themselves victims of a widespread hack, and although Apple stepped out with a statement to swiftly deny any wrongdoing, CEO Tim Cook did outline the company's intention to strengthen up security. As a number of users have already discovered, though, some of these improvements are already in place, with email notifications going out to users when a password change is or device restore is attempted, as well as when a login from a new device occurs.
Given that we're only expecting a preview of the iWatch rather than a full-on launch, it's been relatively easy for Apple to keep the wearable tucked away under its cuff. Not due to release until next year, it's unlikely to have gone into production, and as such, we've only tidbits of scattered, often conflicting information. However, a new leak today appears to offer a legitimate-looking glimpse of what's in store, and although it's hard to glean much from what are predominantly schematic drawings, they do give us a glimpse as to the gadget's form factor.
Apple's iPhone 6 event is now just one day away, and while we have a relatively good idea of what's in store, plenty of details still elude us. It has been mentioned on numerous occasions that there may be some considerable differences between the 5.5-inch model and the 4.7-inch variants of the forthcoming handset, and while many of these discrepancies are said to relate to the hardware, a new report indicates that the software experience may also differ dependent on which model you decide to pick up.
