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Apple Releases iOS 8.2 Beta With WatchKit

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Apple has released iOS 8.2 Beta to developers for testing, bringing support for WatchKit. iOS SDK 8.2 provides support for developing iOS apps. The SDK is packaged with a complete set of tools, compilers, and frameworks for creating apps for iOS and OS X. The tools include the Xcode IDE and the Instruments analysis tool, among many others. With this software, you can … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 8.2 Beta With WatchKit

SanDisk Announces ‘iXpand Flash Drive’ With Lightning Connector for iPhone, iPad

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SanDisk today announced the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive, the company's first USB Flash Drive designed specifically for iPhone and iPad.   "According to IDC, nearly three-quarters of all images are now captured on smartphones and tablets1," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. "With this significant increase in mobile-generated content, … [Read more...] about SanDisk Announces ‘iXpand Flash Drive’ With Lightning Connector for iPhone, iPad

Apple to Stop Using TLC NAND Flash Memory for iPhone 6 Due to Problem in Controller IC

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Apple has reportedly decided to stop using TLC NAND flash memory in the higher capacities of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus following user reports of unexpected crashes and devices that are stuck in a boot loop.   According to industry sources on Nov. 6, the U.S. smartphone giant has decided to discontinue its use of triple-level cell (TLC) NAND, since the company … [Read more...] about Apple to Stop Using TLC NAND Flash Memory for iPhone 6 Due to Problem in Controller IC

TLC NAND Flash Memory in 128GB iPhone 6 Plus May Be Causing Unexpectedly Crashes, Boot Loop

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The Apple 128GB iPhone 6 Plus may suffer from an issue that can cause unexpected crashes and even result in the smartphone getting stuck in a boot loop.   Users who encounter the problem often have to get a replacement device and industry insiders believe they know what the problem is. … [Read more...] about TLC NAND Flash Memory in 128GB iPhone 6 Plus May Be Causing Unexpectedly Crashes, Boot Loop

Seven Years Ago Today, Steve Jobs Introduced the iPhone

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Seven years ago Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone, changing the phone and the industry forever.   On January 9, 2007, after years of rumors and speculation, the iPhone was announced finally announced at the keynote address at the Macworld conference. "I have been looking forward to this for two and a half years" Jobs said. Today, "Apple is going to reinvent the … [Read more...] about Seven Years Ago Today, Steve Jobs Introduced the iPhone

iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users

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UK Bookmaker Ladbrokes created an online test known as the 'Test of Wits' to see which smartphone owners had the highest mental agility. The test focused on problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking.   The Test of Wits is made up of seven brainteasers designed to test problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking. Each user is asked … [Read more...] about iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users

Women Appear to Prefer the iPhone 5c over the iPhone 5s

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Facebook's Ad platform gives a wide range of targeting information including gender and device type. With this data, Benedict Evans put together graphs that show iPhone models compared with gender. Interestingly enough, women prefer the iPhone 5c over the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5s was also found to be outselling the iPhone 5c (which was previously known). … [Read more...] about Women Appear to Prefer the iPhone 5c over the iPhone 5s