The Galaxy Note 6 could be pretty spectacular. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidnJust six months after the Galaxy Note 5 made its debut, the rumor mill is already making promises about this year’s Galaxy Note 6 — and they sound super exciting.nAccording to one tipster, this year’s upgrade will deliver...

Last week, a very strange bug was discovered on the more recent versions of the iPhone. A bug so bad that if you took the right steps, you could manage to brick your phone permanently. Of course, those actions involve either traveling back in time, or simply trying to get your phone to believe that it...

Apple has publicly acknowledged the existence of a bug that may brick the iPhone or any other iOS device when the date is set to January 1st, 1970. According to a dedicated Apple Support document released on February 15th, changing the date may prevent the device from booting on the next startup.n ...

Tweet9n Share3n +12n Redditn Pinn EmailnTotal Shares 14nApple is expected to announce a new iPhone 5SE and iPad Air 3 at a press event next month, the event is said to take place on the 15th of March and now we have some details on the release date of these new Apple devices.nAccording to Mark Gurman...

Oh dear, we have another iPhone bug on our hands. If you haven’t been too busy with the Lunar New Year, you probably would have noticed that there is a new iPhone exploit going around that people can abuse to brick your iPhone by simply setting the date to 1st January 1970.nYup, you can brick an iPhone...

The tech world loves their Easter eggs, from Adventure’s original hidden feature to Tesla’s various car tricks. But don’t fall for the recent claims for one hidden in your iPhone: if you attempt it, you’ll brick your device.nA prank originating from 4chan claims that if you set your iPhone’s...

The iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 could go on sale on Friday, March 18, sources claim, with the 4-inch smartphone and updated tablet speeding to shelves only days after their big unveil. The new iOS devices are expected to be revealed at an Apple event in mid-March, or so the rumor mill would have it, but...

Two iPhone hoaxes and one built-in security measure have popped up over the past week that you need to be aware of. For the most part, these warnings stick for whatever iPhone you happen to have: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s - so don't take your chances....

Samsung already has a bunch of its apps on iOS, but this year the company plans to bring the majority of its apps to the App Store. In fact, it's quite possible that all of Samsung's apps will be available for iPhones and iPads soon.nTo many, this decision comes across as counterintuitive considering...

Despite a larger screen, the S7 edge could be cheaper than its predecessor. Photo: Evan BlassnSamsung hopes to reverse declining Galaxy sales and tackle the iPhone head-on by making its upcoming Galaxy S7 more affordable.nThe leaked price list below claims the entry-level option with 32GB of storage...

From licking a frozen pole to sticking a fork in an outlet, there are countless bad ideas people can tell you that you absolutely, 100% should not try – and someone’s going to try them anyway. In the smartphone world, that extends to things like putting your Galaxy Note 5’s S Pen in backwards – at least...

It’s a day that ends in “y” and Apple just lost a patent suit, so that means it’s court time again.nHaptics technology company Immersion has filed suit against Apple and both AT&T and AT&T Mobility over what three patents it claims the defendants infringed.nU.S. Patent No. 8,619,051 regards “Haptic...

If you perhaps thought American and British lawyers were merely trying to score some free publicity with idle threats meant to intimidate Apple into settling Error 53 controversies out of court, a class action complaint registered at the US District Court for the Northern District of California on February...

Tweetn Share1n +11n Redditn Pinn EmailnTotal Shares 2nError 53 on Apple’s iPhone has been in the news a lot this week, the issue occurs when a repair is performed on an iPhone, usually the replacement of the Touch ID sensor by a non Apple authorized repairer.nPeople who have had their home button on...

Tweet8n Share3n +12n Redditn Pinn EmailnTotal Shares 13nWe heard a rumor last year that TSMC would be the sole manufacturer for the A10 processor for the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones.nA new report has suggested that TSMC will indeed be the only supplier of the Apple A10 processor for this years...

Apple is now deploying its new screen protector installation program to the United States and several other countries today. It was first reported last week that the program had began in Apple Stores in Japan. This program allows iPhone customers to get their screen screen protectors applied in-store....

Installing a screen protector is an important part of the new-phone setup process for a lot of smartphone users, helping to keep that just-out-of-the-box pristine look for as long as possible. And while manufacturers have come a long way in installation guidelines, helping us get new screen protectors...

According to a new report, Apple has started iPhone screen protector installation program in Japan, in partnership with Belkin. Apple iPhone users can drop by their nearest Apple Store and get the Belkin screen protector professionally installed on their iPhone using an installation machine. To get...

Advertisements Apple’s recent release of iOS 9.2.1 should be common knowledge by now. The latest firmware update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch has been installed on devices across the world over the last few days with individuals taking the opportunity to upgrade and take advantage of iOS’...

Advertisements Updated your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 9.2.1 but want to downgrade back to iOS 9.2? Here’s step-by-step guide on how you can achieve that. iOS 9.2.1 may have only been available for a limited period of time, but we’ve not heard of any critical bugs or issues yet that would seriously...

Luca Todesco (qwertyqoruiop on Twitter) has apparently manage to achieve an iOS 9.2.1 Jailbreak, if the screenshot he posted (above) is to be believed. It shows Cydia running on an iPhone 6, powered by iOS 9.2.1. However, the tweet is accompanied by Todesco’s not so reassuring promise that the jailbreak...

This week we've been passed a collection of sounds synthesized from the publicly-available Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie trailers, all sounds made by BB-8. These BB-8 sound effects have been cut down and cleaned and formatted in a way that makes them perfect for whatever odd project the Star Wars-loving...

If you’re looking to hide icons that come stock on your iOS device, YouTuber Jose Rodriguez has found a way. Most users just throw useless icons into some sort of junk folder, Apple aids you in some ways by allowing you to hide the iTunes and iBooks Stores, as well as the Podcast app. Though Rodriguez’s...

Now that an increasing amount of smartphone manufacturers are selling their phones at cheaper price points, it’s much easier for consumers to afford an off-contract device rather than purchasing one with a two-year contract. At least in the United States, the way smartphones are priced has changed dramatically,...

This is it, guys. Christmas is less than a week away which means this is the last weekend you’ll have to pick up those last minute gifts. In a last minute grab for your wallet is Verizon who’s now offering 64GB versions of the Samsung’s 2015 Galaxy flagships at the same price as their 32GB counterparts. A...

2015 was a big year for Apple, the company unveiled a lot of new first-generation products, services, and accessories. There’s a lot to cover and this could easily become a long 3,000 word post (post edit: it is), but we’ll only be going over the essentials. Products Starting in March with Apple’s Spring...

For many, the iPad is a multi-purpose device. While a lot of work can be done with the touch screen alone, some people enjoy the ability to type on a physical keyboard. The BrydgeMini from Brydge lets you turn your iPad mini into something much more like a small MacBook. Like other iPad friendly keyboards,...

The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch is an Android-compatible smartwatch that does not use the Android Wear operating system like the majority of the Android smartwatches that are currently on the market. Samsung marches to the beat of their own drum and has opted to use the Tizen OS to power their watches....

My initial reaction to Apple’s expensive new iPhone battery case was in step with the everyone else’s: It looks like it has a tumor. But what I discovered after using it for a full day is it’s actually surprisingly great. What Is It? The $100 iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case is Apple’s first...

So you bought iPhone 6. You love the understated styling of the aluminum enclosure and how the device feels in your hands. But iOS is a dog brain. It's loyal and friendly, but you want more than a tail-wagger that needs to be let out to pee. HTC has your back, with the shockingly similar-looking One...

Apple’s bite-sized iPad Mini has never gotten the love it deserves. Ever since it launched, it’s been a step behind its bigger brother in terms of processing power and screen resolution. This year’s iPad Mini 4 is no different, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an excellent tablet. With its high-res screen,...

I have a confession to make. I am a caseaholic. I already had three iPhone cases before my iPhone 6 Plus even arrived. I had a black leather folio case, a knock-off of a Twelve South BookBook brown leather wallet case, and a blue slim case with holster from Best Buy. I had wanted to switch to a case...

There are countless options for cases for the Apple iPhone 6 and there are quite a lot of Bluetooth speakers available as well. But, there are very few options that combine the both. At least, not many that offer good quality and performance along with a good design and portability. The ZAGG Speaker...

I was blown away by the Gear S2 watch at the IFA trade show this year. Maybe I had Berlin goggles, but Samsung unveiled its new watch flawlessly, and it was the best-looking, easiest-to-use watch I had ever seen, from an interface standpoint. I stand by most of my initial reaction. The Gear S2, in many...

The OnePlus X is probably the first time that OnePlus has really deviated from their design language. Yes, the OnePlus 2 was different from the OnePlus One in a few obvious ways but the basic shape, ergonomics etc remained quite similar. While it did feel like an improvement, people could still probably...