Redmond Pie - Part 2057

Apple Manager That Oversaw iOS 6 Maps Also Responsible For iOS 8.0.1 Mess

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

Apple's iOS 8.0.1, for those that missed it, was a marked disaster, and a major blemish in what has otherwise been a fairly smooth launch of the company's new mobile software. Having rolled out a couple of days ago, it featured major flaws that saw iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners left with No Service and a non-functioning Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and in all honesty, Apple hadn't made such a blunder since the iOS 6 Maps debacle. Back in 2012 when Maps first appeared, the scapegoating seem to begin, and end, with then-iOS SVP Scott Forstall, who was swiftly ejected from the executive team and Apple in general, but incidentally, it has now been revealed that a member of the quality control team amid the Apple Maps scandal may also have been partially responsible for the blundered iOS 8.0.1 launch.

It Costs Apple Just $200 To Make iPhone 6, $216 For iPhone 6 Plus

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have, as is typically the case with new iPhones, arrived to a great deal of fanfare. As well as the critical acclaim and record sales, social media was consumed by 'Bendgate', the idea that the new devices - particularly the iPhone 6 Plus - are prone to bending. Apple stepped out to dispel such a notion, adding that it only uses the highest standard of materials as well as running through extreme quality control measures to ensure the robustness of its handsets. Be that as it may, a new teardown has revealed that the material cost of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus remains decidedly low, despite the considerable increase in price at the consumer end, and with 10 million units sold and counting, the profit margin on these newer smartphones is considerably higher.

This Feature-Rich iPhone Camera App Gives You Full Manual Control

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

iOS 8.0.2 Download Links For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch [Direct Links]

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

This is just in. Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 download links for all the supported devices, including the very latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Mac mini 2014 To Be Announced Alongside New iPads, Yosemite Next Month

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

As far as Apple is concerned, September usually focuses on the mobile side of things, and with the introduction of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch earlier on this month, we certainly haven't been disappointed. If we take into context Apple's past release cycles, we can probably expect that the iPad line-up will be getting a bump at some point next month, and with OS X Yosemite 10.10 also rumored to be arriving at the same as-yet unannounced event, a new report is offering that a new Mac mini is on the cards.

LG Pokes Fun At iPhone 6 Plus Bendgate Using… Twitter For iPhone [Screenshot]

Aatif·September 26, 2014

Video: 50 Tips And Tricks For The iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

With two new smartphones and a whole new piece of software in iOS 8, even long-time users of Apple gadgets have encountered something of a learning curve, and we've done our best here to present you with some of the best tips and tricks to help you familiarize yourselves with the various new features. Given that iOS 8 is arguably one of the most significant leaps since the very first iPhone appeared back in 2007, though, there always seems to be something to learn, and if you wish to fast-track your acclimatization with the update, then a new video covering 50 awesome features will definitely stand you in good stead.

Camera+ 6.0 For iOS 8 Released With Full Manual Controls For iPhone

Aatif·September 26, 2014

iOS 8 opened up the iPhone camera API to developers, allowing them to take full advantage of all of the power hidden inside the very capable shooter. Even though the native iOS Camera app is pretty barebones, the new APIs have allowed third-party app makers to get creative with the iPhone camera. So far, a few apps have sprung forth that claim to give you a higher degree of manual control over the iPhone camera, but none have been able to impress so far. Either they were plagued by inconvenient controls, smallish sliders, or an incomplete feature set. Enter Camera+, with its version 6 update that has just been released to the iTunes App Store. The famous camera replacement app has just received a massive makeover, going full manual, and we’ll tell you what the fuss is all about right after the break.

Apple On iPhone 6 Bendgate: Only 9 Users Have Been Affected So Far

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

iPhone 6 Now On Sale In 20 More Countries, Here’s The Complete List

Ben Reid·September 26, 2014

Apple's initial iPhone 6 retail push got off to a flying start last week, with sales in excess of 10 million in the opening weekend breaking the record for a new smartphone. Having only launched in a handful of markets, though, the device is still yet to reach a number of key countries, and this week on Friday, 26th September, a further 20 nations will be added.

You Can Download These $125 Worth Of Paid Android Apps Absolutely Free Today

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

We love a freebie or two here, and although it's been a while since we've posted a paid apps gone free article for our Android-wielding readers, we believe that today's mammoth list was well worth the wait. Not only does the list of 20+ apps offer a combined saving well in excess of $100, but there are some huge apps and titles in there from big-name companies like SEGA, Autodesk. If your Android device is in need of some new content, we've all of the details coming right up for you after the leap.

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

Ben Reid·September 25, 2014

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

Yesterday, Apple rolled out its very first mobile software update since iOS 8 first appeared a couple of weeks back. Therein, we were told, lied a number of fixes to early issues that had plagued some users, but unfortunately, iOS 8.0.1 did more harm than good. Many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners were left with no cellular service whatsoever as well as a non-functioning Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and given the critical nature of these two features, Apple quickly decided to pull the update altogether. We already showed you how you could downgrade your firmware back to iOS 8.0 to regain service and use of Touch ID, and since, Apple has also advised users to do likewise.

Motorola ‘Shamu’ Is Google’s Upcoming Nexus Smartphone, Here’s What It Looks Like [Image]

Paul Morris·September 25, 2014

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