iOS 8 Now Running on 68% of iPhones and iPads

According to the latest data from Apple, istribution of company's iOS 8 mobile operating continues to plod along and is now installed on 68 percent of iPhones and iPads registered to the iOS App Store.

Apple tracks the rate of iOS 8 adoption based on devices accessing the App Store with the current data being captured on January 5th, 2015.

The new iOS 8 adoption percentage jumps 8 points since late November when Apple reported that 60% of devices were using iOS 8 with incremental jumps between then and now.

Unsurprisingly, older iOS versions saw respective shares decrease over the same time period, with iOS 7 decreasing from 35 percent to 29 percent, and iOS 6 or below moving from 5 percent down to 4 percent of App Store registrants. The consistently rising share of iOS 8 users suggest new device sales are moving the needle helped along by a trickle of late upgraders.

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Apple's iOS 8 storage is far more efficient than Google's Android, Samsung's Galaxy, Microsoft Windows

"There's something about Apple that makes people lose their minds, particularly people who are journalists. The most likely explanation is that putting "Apple" in a headline is currently the most irresistible clickbait known to mankind. That, and there's no time for fact checking or any sort of basic research in today's BuzzFeed world of made up garbage." Daniel Eran Dilger of AppleInsider.

Particularly bizarre is the fact that within the last year, a widely published report on mobile device capacity found that Apple's iOS devices are leaders among comparable devices in using their storage capacity very efficiently.

Which? noted that Apple's 16GB iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, for example, still left between 12.6GB and 12.2GB available to the user running iOS 7. That's less than Apple's latest 16GB iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models loaded with iOS 8, which the lawsuit condemns as leaving "just" 12.7 to 13GB free.

Further, among Android phones, only Google's anti-bloatware Nexus 5 left more than 12GB free. Sony's Xperia Z1, HTC's One Mini and LG's G2 flagship had between 10.3GB and 11.4GB free, while the most popular Android flagship of the year, Samsung's Galaxy S4, left just 8.56GB free to the user.

 That's right: the Galaxy S4 that Samsung advertised as having "16GB" actually left users with just slightly more available space than Apple's low end 8GB iPhone.


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How to hide apps (NO JAILBREAK)

No apps no jailbreak just a simple glitch-tweaks in iOS 8 or 8.1

You need a home screen full of apps, and the apps you wish to hide is on a separate page.

Tap and hold the app you want to hide and move it to the home screen and create a folder but don’t let it go. Instead, move it back out of the folder and drop it in the dock and it will disappear entirely.

Watch the video.

The apps you’ve hidden still can be found in Spotlight search.

Just restart the phone if you wish to return the apps in their location.

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Overwhelming iPhone 6/Plus demand continues to result in tighter supply for Apple versus 2013

“Consumer demand for Apple’s latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus continues to outstrip supply heading into the end of the December quarter, according to the latest research from store polls conducted by Piper Jaffray,” Neil Hughes reports for AppleInsider.

“The inventory situation for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is tighter than last year, when the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were Apple’s latest models. It’s believed that Apple is seeing particularly high demand for its newly redesigned iPhone models with larger displays,” Hughes reports. “Munster believes Apple likely knew its supply limits when the company issued guidance for the December quarter. As a result, he doesn’t think there is a risk to its numbers for the three-month frame, though he did say the supply constraints could limit upside potential.”

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iPhone 6 Plus vs Nexus 6

How does the Apple iPhone 6 compare to Google's current Nexus 6?

Credits to : Phone Arena

Here's the spec sheet of each device side-by-side:

Component	Nexus 6 Specs	iPhone 6 Plus Specs
Screen size	5.96 inches	5.5 inches
Screen type	OLED	IPS LCD
Resolution	2560 x 1440	1920 x 1080
Pixel density	493 ppi	401 ppi
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 805	Apple A8
Type	Quad-core	64-bit
Speed	2.7 GHz	Not given
GPU	Adreno 420	Not given
RAM	3GB	1GB
Storage	32GB or 64GB	16/64/128GB
Expansion	No	No
Camera	13MP optical stabilized	8-megapixel iSight with 1.5µ pixels and optical stabilization
Flash	Dual LED	True Tone flash
Front-facer	2MP with 1.4 um pixels	1.2-megapixel FaceTime
Battery	3220mAh	14hr talk time/10 day standby
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 8
Bands	Varies by country/carrier	Varies – includes UMTS/HSPA+ DC-HSDPA LTE and CDMA EV-DO
SIM type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1	4.0
WiFi	802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO)	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
NFC	Present	Present
Infrared	No	No
Sensors	Accelerometer / gyro / magnetometer / prox / ambient light / haptics / Hall effect / barometer	Fingerprint barometer gyroscope accelerometer proximity ambient light
Build	Anodized aluminum	Anodized aluminum
Size	82.98 x 159.26 x 10.06mm / 184g	158.1mm x 77.8mm x 7.1mm / 172g

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How to Update to iOS 8 Without Deleting Anything

iOS 8, Apple's newest software operating system for iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch, launched on the evening of 17 September, bringing a plethora of great new features.

In order to install iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, you’ll need free space up to 5.8 gigabytes depending on the phone model. 

Instead of installing Over-the-Air, iPhone and iPad users with limited storage space will need to install via iTunes. iTunes doesn’t require users to have free space to download. Installing iOS 8 over iTunes is far less convenient but it’s the only way you’re going to be able to install iOS 8 without deleting apps, music, and other files.

To install the iOS 8 with iTunes, plug the iPhone or iPad into the proper computer and sync. Users will be prompted to make a backup, something that is key before installing a large update like iOS 8, and users will also be required to enter the passcode if one is active. Once those are taken care of, the installation process will begin.

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iPad Air 2 Concept with iPhone 6 design

Martin Hajek has asked the question “What if the new iPad’s were to borrow the design language from the iPhone6/6+?” on his site.

You can view samples of Hajek’s design concept below. 

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How to Turn On Grayscale Mode

Grayscale mode is a new accessibility feature available in iOS 8. It's a useful option for anyone who is color blind. If you enable grayscale it will replace all colors with a range of gray shades from white to black.

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Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Spec showdown

Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: Spec showdown

The iPhone 5 is finally here. And if you’ve been paying attention to the rumors over the past few months, then you pretty much already know all the phone has to offer. The rumors were spot on: 4G LTE, bigger battery, A6 system-on-chip, and new “Lighting” dock connector are all there. The question now is: How does the iPhone 5 stack up against its biggest rival, Samsung’s Galaxy S3? Check out our iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3 spec showdown below for the complete breakdown.

What it means: The Galaxy S3 is the iPhone 5′s biggest competitor and judging from its specs, Apple still might have reason to worry. Like many Android phones, the S3 has a screen bordering on 5 inches. To put that into perspective, Samsung’s screen is about the size of the entire iPhone 4S. It is also an entirely different kind of screen. The S3′s screen uses a technology called AMOLED, which displays vivid color and deep blacks. On the contrary, since the iPhone 5 has a LCD screen, it can display whites much better. It also has a slightly higher pixel density due to its smaller size. Samsung’s front-facing camera is nicer, but only marginally and both devices perform roughly evenly when it comes to battery life (we’re guessing). The S3 has an advantage when it comes to processing power and storage due to its 2GB of RAM and microSD slot, but we’d also wager that Apple’s new rear-facing camera will outperform Samsung’s to a noticeable degree, though both employ 8-megapixel technology. Which is the better bang for your buck? We encourage you to try both phones out, as they are both available on most wireless carriers.

Source: Digitaltrends.com

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Apple iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: Spec showdown

Apple iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: Spec showdown

A new year, a new iPhone. Apple announced today the latest version of it’s best-selling handset, the iPhone 5. As expected, the device features a number of updates, most notably a larger, 4-inch display, LTE connectivity, a better camera, and an updated A6 system-on-chip, and the new “Lighting” dock connector. So, is it worth throwing down a few hard-earned Benjamins to upgrade from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5? Check out our spec comparison chart below to find out.

What it means: If you have the money, we encourage you to go for the iPhone 5, though please note that we haven’t actually used it yet. The new iPhone is capable of 4G LTE connection speeds (assuming you’re in an area with coverage), which will make your phone connection as fast, if not faster, than your home Wi-Fi — yeah, it’s that fast. Verizon’s LTE network is the most robust, but AT&T and Sprint are building their networks quickly to compete. In the next two years, you should be able to take advantage of 4G LTE, assuming you don’t live in the middle of the woods. The iPhone 5s cameras are also improved from the 4S and it is made of less, and more durable, glass. The screen is also larger and the phone is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. However, the iPhone 4S has one big advantage: it only costs $100. If you’re on a budget, it may be the way to go.

Source: digitaltrends.com

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