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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

LG G5 (LG UX) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (TouchWiz) vs Apple iPhone 6s (iOS 9): how they differ visually

LG G5 (LG UX) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (TouchWiz) vs Apple iPhone 6s (iOS 9): how they differ visually

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LG G5 (LG UX) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (TouchWiz) vs Apple iPhone 6s (iOS 9): how they differ visually
A smartphone's design and build quality are unquestionably important. Nobody wants a phone that feels awkward and gets damaged easily. But at the heart of each and every unit is the user experience, which can quite literally make or break a device. The interface completes a manufacturer's vision for what its product is supposed to mean to you. It's also the mediator between all that amazing hardware packed inside your smartphone and your intentions. If the interface is lacking – unsightly, confusing, jittery, and otherwise unreliable – you simply won't bother using the device in your hand, no matter how perfectly polished of a rectangle it seems to be.

SMARTPHONE INTERFACES HAVE MATURED QUITE A BIT, BUT THEY STILL HAVE WAYS TO GO.

Thankfully, this isn't the case with any of the three top-shelf smartphones we've lined up here – the LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7, and Apple iPhone 6s. Not only are they among the finest-looking, best-handling handsets available on the market, but each one is pretty much a breeze to use thanks to the combination of fast hardware and a polished user experience. Different as they are in terms of graphic design and organization, LG UX, Samsung TouchWiz, and Apple iOS 9 do share a common goal, which is presenting a wealth of functionality in a straightforward fashion. Featuring plenty of eye candy and being easy to get around, each is a delightful example of modern-day mobile computing.

To give you an idea of how they compare with each other, we took matching screenshots from each smartphone and put them side-by-side. This way, you can easily see what they have to offer in terms of graphics and basic organisation. We won't be making any judgement here, although you can read our user experience impressions in the smartphone reviews that we've published.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Government opens Farook's Apple iPhone 5c without Apple's help

Government opens Farook's Apple iPhone 5c without Apple's help

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The Justice Department announced today that it was able to open up the Apple iPhone 5c that was used by deceased terrorist Syed Farook, without Apple's help. Suspecting that there might be some clues inside the phone about the San Bernardino attack that killed 14, the Justice Department asked Apple to turn over all information it could pull out of the handset that Farook had used. But Apple said that it wasunable to do so without building a new version of iOS that was quickly dubbed Govt. OS. Apple was concerned that if it developed Govt.OS, the code would come out allowing hackers to steal personal information from iPhone users around the world. 


Apple's decision not to comply with a court order forcing them to unlock the device became a nationwide issue; many sided with Apple, and others were unsure why Apple wasn't punished for contempt of court. A court hearing that was going to be held last Tuesday was canceled after the Justice Department announced out of nowhere that it had found a third party to unlock the phone.

The Justice Department released a two paragraph statement today saying that the government has successfully accessed the data on Farook's phone and no longer required assistance from Apple. Thus, it was a win-win situation. The feds get their data, and Apple does not have to risk the privacy of all iPhone users world wide. But the battle will still go on. Last month, a federal magistrate judge in the Eastern District of New York refused a government request to force Apple to open an Apple iPhone 5s to release information in a drug case in Brooklyn. The Justice Department is appealing that ruling. 

The government is remaining silent on how it unlocked Farook's iPhone 5c. Late last week, there was some talk that Israeli software company Cellebrite had entered into a $15,000 contract with the FBI for the purpose of opening the phone, but that has not been confirmed. Some believe that Apple should be given the opportunity to find out how the phone was opened so that it can close the opening and make the phone secure again. But considering how badly the government wanted to unlock this phone, and how it might need to unlock more iPhones in the future, we don't expect the government to be open to that suggestion.

Now that the phone has been opened, the Justice Department has officially dropped its legal case against Apple.







The Government opens Farook's iPhone 5c without help from Apple

source: NYTimes

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Apple now allows you to see what your personally designed Apple Watch will look like

Apple now allows you to see what your personally designed Apple Watch will look like

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A change to the Apple website allows you to see an image of the watch case, band and watch face of a personally designed Apple Watch before deciding which case and band you want to buy. Apple calls this the Apple Watch Gallery. The choices are so up to date that even the latest band styles are represented in the Gallery. That includes the Woven Nylon bands that Apple introduced during Monday's event.

Apple dropped the starting price of the Apple Watch by $50 to $299 on Monday, and indicated that the device is not only the top selling smartwatch in the world, but is number one in customer satisfaction as well. And with 33% of Apple Watch owners regularly changing the band on their device, the Gallery is a great way to see what a new band will look like on an Apple Watch.


To get to the Apple Watch Gallery, simply click on the sourcelink. Or, you can go to Apple.com, click on Apple Watch, and you'll see the link to the Gallery. Either way, using the Gallery can help you create the exact look that you want before shelling out your cash to purchase an Apple Watch, or a new band (if that is all you need).


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Apple Watch Gallery lets you check out what your personally designed Apple Watch will look like

1. Apple Watch Gallery's version of ready, set, go

2. First, select a case...

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4. ... and a watch face just to see how the combination will look
source: Apple via RedmondPie

Thursday, March 24, 2016

iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 pre-orders are now live

iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 pre-orders are now live

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Right on cue, Apple has started accepting pre-orders for its smaller but powerful iPhone SE and... smaller but powerful9.7-inch iPad Pro. The two devices, in case you've somehow missed the news, were unveiled on Monday and pack the power of their respective larger siblings, but in a smaller, more compact package. 


The iPhone SE starts at just $399, which makes it the cheapest iPhone to date. Mind you, this is the pricing for the 16GB option. Another $100 will get you an iPhone SE with 64GB of storage – highly recommended for heavy users. Color options include silver, gray, gold, and rose gold. If you order one now, it should be delivered to your doorstep on March 31. As of this writing, only the 64GB gold and rose gold variants of the phone will require a few more days to get to you.



As for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, it starts at $599. That's for the model with 32GB of storage and no cellular connectivity. The 128 and 256GB variants will set you back $749 and $899 respectively. Add another $130 if you want to have LTE connectivity on your iPad Pro 9.7. Keep in mind that an Apple Pencil or a Smart Keyboard don't come included. Respectively, these will cost you $99 and $149 extra. But the engraving option is free, as always. Right now, no iPad Pro version is in short supply, meaning that no matter which variant you pre-order, it should be delivered to you on March 31.


We must make it clear that iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 pre-orders are live in select markets only. These are the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Pre-orders in more parts of Europe and Asia will begin on March 29. 


That said, hit the links below to pre-order your iPhone SE or 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Which one are you getting? Let us know in the comments!


source: iPhone SE (Apple Store), iPad Pro (Apple Store)

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Apple marketing chief reveals what 'SE' in iPhone SE stands for

Apple marketing chief reveals what 'SE' in iPhone SE stands for

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Apple marketing chief reveals what 'SE' in iPhone SE stands for

The new Apple iPhone SE is here.

Yet, up until now, nobody knew what the 'SE' in iPhone SE stands for? Of course, there was no shortage of guesses: Second Edition? Super Encrypted? Smaller Experience?

Android fans were also quick to ridicule it: Still Expensive? Spares & Extras?

Well, guess what folks: it's none of these versions. Apple's marketing chief Phil Schiller has just confirmed that 'SE' stands for 'Special Edition'. And in a market, where it's practically the only such super-small phone, the new iPhone SE is truly a special thing.