Apple has had a busy week trying to fix bugs, expand its virtual reality reach and promote designers. Here we round up all the big Apple stories from last week, in case you missed any of them or want a handy recap. Apple issues workaround for iPhone, iPad and Watch SMS bug ...

Apple has opened up a new dimension in iOS 8 for the apps. Most of us are used to iOS 7 way of interacting with the iPhone but the experience in iOS 8 could be much more enhanced and simpler. The applications can now use the Notification center to provide the information or launch an action without launching...

Grim news for HTC One M9 enthusiasts today. A recent review of camera performance across various devices was recently released, and the HTC One M9 was just above the last place in the list. DxOMark is the one who published the review, and he used a ranking system to give a score to the cameras of the...

Verizon announced a major change to the Verizon Edge plans that will make it easier for users to buy an iPhone 6 or Galaxy S6 today and will simplify the process of upgrading early to buy iPhone 6s this fall. The Verizon Edge option lets users buy a new phone for $0 down and then upgrade earlier than...

Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 might not be in the same league when it comes to a raw specs comparison. However, that doesn’t change the fact that both of these phones are marvellous flagships and have actually earned quite a name for themselves. Apple has long been under pressure to release...

Samsung Galaxy S6, one of the coolest smartphones to be launched so far this year, is setting a bunch of new records for Samsung already. The Korean conglomerate is reportedly seeing way more Galaxy S6 sales this time compared to the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S4, bringing back cheer to the company’s shareholders. What...

I was surprised these days that more and more designers try create the iPhone 7 instead of the iPhone 6s, but now there’s yet another trend: rendering a so called iPhone 7 Edge. This model is also created as a concept below, by Mesut G. Designs. The iPhone 7 Edge shown here also comes with a theme,...

Here are all the best apps and games that came out this week. Best Apps Pixelmator Powerful image editing app Pixelmator is now available on the iPhone. Originally launched on OS X and then on the iPad, the app is now on the small screen. The UI has been overhauled for the iPhone’s display but it...

A new interesting video has recently appeared on the Internet. This video shows us three flagship devices, namely, Apple’s iPhone 6, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and HTC’s One M9 Plus compared to each other in terms of speed and performance. The author of the short clip decided to use several applications to...

It is Sunday today, which means I should tell you about the most interesting posts of the past seven days. To be honest, there are some articles worth your attention, so let’s not waste time and take a look at them right now. Most of the stories this week deal with Apple’s iOS and OS X, a new Messages...

Chris Davies When Fast and Furious series director Justin Lin comes calling, wanting to film for your 360-degree revolution in movies, you build him a kick-ass camera. That is, assuming you're the Google ATAP team, flush with the success of the first...

Microsoft Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 are among the most affordable smartphones out there. Both devices are quite similar – they pack 4″ WVGA screens, run on Snapdragon 200 chips with 1GB RAM, offer 8 gigs of internal expandable storage and basic camera departments. The Lumia 435 comes with a dual-core...

When you’re browsing the App Store, it can be challenging to find the best iPhone games. To help out, here’s our roundup of the games we think are worth downloading and playing this week. No matter your personal preference — whether it’s a match-3 puzzle game, a strategy game, or just a good old action...

Xiaomi announced the Mi Note Pro in January and launched the phone in China earlier this month. We got you unboxing of the phone recently and here is the comparison of the phone with the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. The Mi Note Pro sports a 5.7-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display with Corning Gorilla...

As the FBI continues its investigation into an incident over the weekend that saw the private photos of more than 100 celebrities posted online by hackers after a suspected iCloud security breach, Apple on Tuesday issued a statement outlining what it had learned so far during its own investigation. “We...

This guide will explain some of the steps users will need to take to find a lost or stolen LG G4. Some of these should be done now, and others will help if the unfortunate event happens and your G4 goes missing. One of the worst gut-wrenching feeling in the world is that of losing a smartphone. They...

It always seems like you never have enough space on your iPad, but here’s how you can add more storage to your iPad with ease. 16GB of storage on an iPad isn’t much at all. In fact, many would say that it’s impossible for an iPad user, since the device is great for all sorts of games and movies, which...

If you’re an Apple Watch owner with a keen interest in your health and fitness, you might have noticed some odd changes in heart rate monitoring since the roll-out of Apple Watch OS 1.0.1. Apple has confirmed that these changes are intentional, and the device is now monitoring heart rate less regularly...

Advertisements Here is a guide with best 16 tips on how to save Apple Watch battery life and get the most out of your wearable. Apple claims that its new wearable can easily last a day on a single charge – or 18 hours of mixed usage. But of course that time is bound to vary depending on your usage...

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Advertisements Apple may have already released a temporary fix for the raging and infamous iOS text bug which can easily crash your iPhone, but not only is the fix temporary, it can be a bit tedious as well for most users to go through. Enter – IneffectivePower, a jailbreak tweak which should help...

Advertisements iOS has seen its fair share of encrypted messaging apps, specifically those offering a secret-agent like experience. If you’re an emoji fan, then this new messaging app with its emoji based encryption will not only keep your texts a secret from prying eyes, but chances are no one will...

You wake up in a field full of zombies and you think you're the only survivor. Try to live as long as you can by running as far as you can before someone or something grabs you. For more on Into the Dead, continue on this walkthrough. Find more apps in our Top 5 Best Arcade Games. ...

Play as Barry Steakfries, a normal lab worker who finds a way to escape his boring life. For more on Jetpack Joyride, continue on this walkthrough. Find more apps in our Top 5 Best Arcade Games. Next Image: jetpack1 ...

As you can tell from the name, Gran is real Angry and she just wants to run away. Help her escape from the Anger Asylum she broke out of and get to freedom to be angry in peace. For more on Angry Gran continue on this walkthrough. Find more apps in our Top 5 Best Arcade Games. ...

As more and more smartphone vendors go the direction of glass and metal alloy in their flagship devices, LG took a different step to differentiate its flagship device in 2015. But is the perception merely skin deep? Check out our full review of the LG G4 after the break. Announced last April 28, the...

The Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 update is finally starting to make progress and Nexus 5 users around the world are now receiving prompts to download and install Google’s new firmware. With that in mind, we want to take a look at how the Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 update has been performing on Google’s aging former...

I think I have written enough here on The Gadgeteer about my obsessive need to keep my iPhone (previously 5 now 6) protected while I travel. I have done this to the detriment of my wallet at times, with such cases as the Incipio Atlas and the OtterBox Defender. Although both cases were fine, they both...

Last year, LG flirted with innovation when it announced the G Flex (Review | Pictures), which had a unique 6-inch curved screen. However, this phone was an experiment at best and had more than its fair share of problems. The 720p screen was no match for its competition, the phone was too unwieldy, and...

Wireless Charging The iPhone 6 (image: Ewan Spence)Taking a look back at another week of news from Cupertino, this week’s Apple Loop looks at the new contextual service ‘Proactive’, force-touch in iOS 9, legacy devices and iOS 9 support, stability for OSX update, reviewing the new MacBook, Target’s Apple...

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is one of the more interesting smartphones to reach the market this year. It offers excellent build quality, an impressive feature set, and unique curved glass. Here is Phone Scoop's look at the AT&T version of this Android device. Is It Your Type The Edge is the more...

Review of: SanDisk Ultra Version: 32GB Price: $18 Reviewed by: Josh Smith Rating: 4 On 05/29/2015 Last modified:05/29/2015 Summary: The SanDisk Ultra is the perfect Galaxy S6 accessory and a must have for any Android owner who needs more storage than their phone offers. The SanDisk...

Apple Watch vs LG G Watch R comparison review The LG G Watch R is one of the more desirable Android Wear smartwatches, and it may surprise you to know that this is no faint praise. We know that the vast majority of Macworld UK readers are iPhone users, so to some extent how good or bad are Android Wear...

Introduction Xiaomi has quickly grown to become one of the world’s top five phone makers. However, its success is based solely on the Chinese market, with no Xiaomi devices that you can officially purchase in the United States or in Europe.Luckily, third-party resellers make the task...

Introduction Ever wonder why we’re seeing fewer high-end phones nowadays? Well, when there’s an abundance of high-performing entry-level smartphones permeating the space of late, like the Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 for example, there’s no wonder why there’s been a shift in focus of late with manufacturers....