Anyone who had the original iPhone back in 2007 will remember that it had an appalling camera. It wasn't just not up to the standards of today - it wasn't up to the standards of 2007. Thankfully, as the years have rolled on by, someone at Apple realized that people like to take photos with their phones, partly thanks to their always-connected nature and the fact that they're always with us.
Although one probably wouldn't go as far as to suggest that Apple's new iOS 8 software is strewn with bugs, it's certainly had its customary dose of teething issues, with a number of devices and apps affected by those early imperfections. Still, Apple has apparently been hard at work on iOS 8.0.1, and while a minor, bug-fixing update was always likely to follow the end user roll-out of iOS 8, we now have a few details on what exactly said update may contain. So if your iOS 8 experience has been a bit of a rocky ride thus far, there's a good chance that the antidote is on the way, and below, we've the full round-up.
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 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.
Apple regularly bolsters the point-and-shoot credentials of its newest handsets, but with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, there appears to have been a special emphasis on improving the rear-facing camera in both a photo-taking and video-capturing capacity. From Focus Pixels to optical image stabilization, both devices appear to squeeze every drop of performance out of their 8-megapixel sensor, and if you're a bit of a videographer, you'll surely be enthused by the new option to shoot 1080p footage at 60fps. If you've heard about the feature but not sure how to get started with it, we've got a little guide right after the break.
The iPhone 6 Plus, the larger of Apple's two new handsets, is the ideal choice for folks who've long since been attracted to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note but prefer iOS, and among the 10 million iPhones sold over the launch weekend, a sizeable portion would have been made specifically by those picking up the Cupertino's first phablet. But while most of those who went out and made the purchase are reporting positively of their latest acquisition, some have inadvertently managed to bend their device out of shape merely by leaving it in a pocket when performing an activity.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, which was announced prior to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus earlier on this month, has still yet to make general release, but with ten million units of Apple's new duo of devices sold over the first weekend alone, Sammy is now pulling out all the stops to ensure that its just-showcased handset reaches the end user as soon as possible.
Samsung never seems to take a break from releasing smartphones, and having only rolled out the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge earlier on this month, has just taken the wraps off the successor to the Galaxy Mega. Like the original handset - it's hard to call it a handset given the sheer size of the thing - the Galaxy Mega packs a sizeable display, pushing the 5.8-inch diameter of the previous version up to the 6-inch mark. As was the case before, though, the specs are nothing to write home about, so if you're seeking mid-range performance over a large canvas, join us below for the finer details.
After the successful launch of the iPhone 6 and the jumbo-sized iPhone 6 Plus Apple could potentially be planning to bring additional product updates to the market during the month of October.
As well as introducing the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Pay, and the Apple Watch during the September 9th media event at The Flint Center, Apple also teased a couple of new advertisements focusing on the iPhone 6. The recently released sales figures for the latest and greatest iPhone suggest that it doesn't really need an overly complex advertising campaign to convince the public to embrace it, but hey, a little bit of celebrity endorsement never hurts, right? Following on from the event, Apple has released the first two of what we expect will be a number of iPhone 6 dedicated ads, titled "Huge" and "Cameras".
















