Samsung introduced a new series of Galaxy Note in 2011. The devices instantly gained popularity due to their huge and attractive display. The company launched several smartphones for Samsung Galaxy Note range in last three years.

Now, Samsung intends to unveil its most recent flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which will be a new member of the Galaxy Note family. Soon the product will reach the stores all over the world. The device will definitely give a tough competition to the rivals such as the iPhone 6.

On the other hand, Google usually hire a company for the manufacturing of Nexus smartphones. The company has almost worked with every big manufacturer such as LG, Samsung and HTC. It seems like this time Google has planned to test Motorola.

Thus far, Motorola Nexus 6 has passed the FCC certification. Motorola has not yet officially disclosed anything related to the new device. Even the name of the device is proposed by the rumors; hence people are still unaware whether shamu is the original name or code name of the device.

However, the two devices will come after few months, but people have started evaluating them.  They are eagerly waiting so that they can choose from the two most awaited smartphones.

Display:

Rumors proposed that Nexus 6 will be relatively bigger than Moto X. The device will come with a 5.92 inch display screen that will definitely make the device capable of standing in the line of phablets. If all these rumors come true then this device will be the largest one in the Nexus series. However, the device would not be appropriate for the users who cannot handle large phones.

In comparison Samsung will incorporate an OLED display technology in Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The device contains a 5.7 inch high resolution Quad HD 2560×1440 pixel display. The display includes diamond pixels and sub pixels which promise sharp and bright images. The display screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is famous as 2K screen.  The company has improved the display of the upcoming phone than the previous version of Samsung Galaxy.

Design:

The Nexus 6 will come with a smooth black design similar to the Nexus 5. Motorola will place the front camera on the right side of the bezel and volume control on the right edge of the device. However, the rear camera lens would be located at the back just above the Motorola logo.

On the flip side, Samsung will probably offer a premium finish to this new smartphone. The company has added a ring of metal around the corners of the device. This metal ring seems like a protective band for the device. However, the overall design of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would be made up of plastic. Moreover, there is a heart rate monitor is located at the back side of the device. In short, Samsung Galaxy Note

Specs:

The Nexus 6 will work on the upcoming version of Android that is Android L. Motorola will power the device with 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 processor with 3GB of RAM. Furthermore, the device will incorporate a 13 mega-pixel rear facing camera, 32GB of internal storage, a massive 3,200mAh battery and 2 mega pixel front facing camera.

Whereas, the most incredible thing in Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is its S-Pen. The company has given two options for S-Pen that is the fountain and calligraphy. The company has enhanced the sensitivity of S-Pen; therefore it would not give a false pen feeling. When it comes to camera Samsung has jumped to 13 mega pixels to 16 mega pixels. The camera also offers the option of Optical image stabilization that makes certain that you get excellent images result. The device will run on Android Kitkat 4.4.4 and will be powered 2.7 Quad core Snapdragon Qualcomm processor. Moreover, the device will contain a 3220 mAh battery.

Software:

Generally, Samsung incorporates Touch Wiz software that comes with loads of features, S-apps and motions. The best thing is that the Touch Wiz also offers a multitasking window for its users.

 

As we have already mentioned above that Google Nexus 6 will run on Android L. The software is not yet released therefore this news indicates that the company will definitely launch this device after the launch of Android L.

Release Date:

Samsung has announced that after two weeks its new flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will touch the shelves of the markets. Some of the retailers such as AT&T have started accepting the pre-orders of the device.  In simple words, people can get hold of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 just after two weeks.

 

On the other hand, rumors suggest that the company will release the new flagship sometime in the month of October.  It is expected that the company will organize a special launch event in which it will unveil some of its upcoming devices. However, nothing is officially announced related to the release of Nexus 6.

The Google will certainly sell the device at Google Play store. Besides Google some other major carriers such as AT&T will sell the product.

Moto X 2014 is an upgraded edition of the Moto X handset that came out in August 2013. The best thing about Moto X is that each owner of the device can personalize the device before placing an order. The Moto Maker is the feature that that allows you to choose the colors and options which will help in giving a customized appeal to the device.

The original Moto X was born last year when Motorola was taken over by Google. The new Moto X 2014 is one of the ending products from Motorola before it moves over to Lenovo. Here is the detailed review of Moto X 2014:

Design

When it comes to design, the Moto X 2014 surely does well in pleasing the audience. The handset appears slightly curved. The older Moto X came with a plastic body. However, the manufacturers have replaced it with a premium looking metallic frame.

The metal frame looks good but one of the major features of Moto X 2nd gen is that the rear cover can be replaced by custom covers by using the Moto Maker feature. The handset measures 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm and weighs 144g.

Below the display of Moto X, you can find a single speaker that produces impressive sound output. The handset is available in black and white colors. The rear panel can be replaced with custom back panels.

Display

Moto X 2014 comes with a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen that is protected by Gorilla Corning Glass 3 protection. Last year’s Moto X came with 4.7-inch display that supported 720p. However, the new Moto X 2014’s display supports full HD display resolution and offers 424 ppi. By this the Moto X slots itself among the likes of LG G3, HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z3.

The display is very clear and offers rich colors and the viewing angles are also very good. Under bright sunlight, users will have no problems in reading the contents of the display.

Processor, RAM and Storage

Motorola Moto X 2014 is powered by Snapdragon 801 chipset. It includes a Krait 400 quad-core processor that clocks at 2.5 GHz and Adreno 330 graphics. The handset is equipped with 2GB RAM. The handset may not be high on performance specs but it does manage to support 3D intensive games easily. On the performance front, the Moto X tries its best to be on par with any other popular Android flagship smartphone.

The Moto X 2014 comes in two storage options, namely 16GB and 32GB. Out of the 16GB, Motorola has made 12GB available for users to store their files. One of the downsides of the 2nd gen Moto X is that it does not feature a microSD card slot.

Camera, Connectivity and Sensors

Moto X from 2013 came with 10 megapixel camera. However, Motorola has now upped the number of megapixels on the new Moto X. It comes with a rear camera of 13 megapixels. It can record videos of 2160p and 1080p quality. The front-facing camera of the Moto X is of 2 megapixels. It can also record 1080p videos. The rear camera is enabled with the first ever ring flash which does well in illuminating the subject.

Moto X 2014 comes with numerous connectivity features. It includes Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, aGPS and GLONASS. It includes a host of usual sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer.

Software Features

Moto X is powered with Android v4.4.4 KitKat and it will be one of the first devices to get the yet to arrive Android L OS update. The exclusive Moto features will surely impress the audience. The Moto Assist features allows the handset to show you relevant information depending on the time of the day, whether you are in a meeting or driving your vehicle.

Moto Display is a cool feature that allows you to see up to three notifications on the display on the standby screen. You can view alerts without turning on the display as the screen is equipped with four IR sensors around the display.

The Moto Voice feature allows you to use your Moto X handset without touching the device. In other words, you can use customized voice commands to activate certain features of the device. The Moto Actions lets you use gestures to respond to carry various on the device such as swiping on the display to silence a phone call or flicking the wrist two times would make the handset start the camera app.

Apart from these Moto features, the handset does not include any bloatware. The Moto X 2014 does well in delivering the pure Android experience to the audience. Google Drive is offering 50GB of free cloud storage for Moto X users.

Battery

The Moto X 2014 comes housed with 2300mAh battery. It is a non-removable battery. Last year’s Moto X came with a 2200mAh battery. It takes around 170 minutes to fully charge the battery and is capable of delivering up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G. Motorola claims that the battery of the Moto X can last for 24 hours.

Pricing and Carriers

The Moto X is currently available with two carriers in the US, AT&T and T-Mobile

AT&T Moto X

On contract with AT&T, the Moto X is available with a one time payment of $70. As of now, AT&T Next deals are not available for Moto X 2014. Without contract, the Moto X 2nd gen can be purchased for $545.

T-Mobile Moto X

T-Mobile is selling unlocked Moto X for $350. The T-Mobile Moto X is currently out of stock through the official website of Motorola.

Verizon Moto X

Verizon Moto X can be availed for $50 along with a two-year contract. Without contract, the Verizon powered Moto X is available for $500.

Moto X Developer Edition is only available on Verizon. It can be purchased for $400. With zero down payment, buyers can either choose to pay in six months, twelve months or eighteen months.

iPhone 6 has finally released. With the announcement of iPhone 6 Plus, Apple has entered the phablet category. Samsung, the major rival of Apple, has raised the competition bar to the next level by Galaxy Note Edge.

Galaxy Note Edge is a variant of the Galaxy Note 4 which certainly sports a very distinctive appeal as it comes with a marvelous curved display that surely enthrall when you look at it time and time again.

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge during the Unpacked 2 Episode 2014 which was held in Berlin on Sept 3. Samsung also announced the arrival of the Samsung Gear S smartwatch which supports 3G SIM card and Wi-Fi.

Apple iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch display. It is larger than any other iPhone built in the past years by the Cupertino company and the iPhone 6 Plus is the largest ever iPhone. Apple had announced both the handsets on Sept 9. Apple had also announced the Apple Watch smartwatch. The iPhone 6 arrived to replace the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C which released around the same time in 2013.

Galaxy Note 4 is expected to hit the stands by the coming in the US. All the leading carriers of the US have already started with the pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 4. However, the South Korean is still silent on when the Note Edge would arrive into the market.

When the Note Edge arrives, it will be certainly compared with both iPhone 6 handsets. Since the Note 4, Note Edge, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are yet to hit the stores for direct purchase, there is going to be fierce battle between these smartphones. The iPhone handsets have a strong presence in the US, and the South Korean company is charged up to break the cliché.

Let us compare the iPhone 6 with the Galaxy Note Edge to help you in making a calculative decision

iPhone 6 Release Date

iPhone 6 release date was on Sept 19. It was the day when the handsets first started shipping to the customers who pre-ordered the handsets. Rumors have it that the iPhone 6 Plus is not readily available whereas the iPhone 6 stocks are in plenty.

Analysts claim that the Cupertino company may be facing production issues with the iPhone 6 Plus. Nevertheless, you can still purchase the new iPhone 6.

Galaxy Note Edge Release Date

Galaxy Note 4 release date is October 17. With pre-orders going on in full swing, it will certainly arrive to beat the popularity of the new iPhone 6 models.

What about the Galaxy Note Edge? As we said before Samsung has not made any announcement on the Galaxy Note 4 release date. With Samsung’s website only mentioning ‘coming soon’ for the new Note phablet variant, we can at least feel that the Note Edge is not going to arrive soon in the coming month.

The Clove Technology retailer which has already listed the Note 4 on their website claims that the Note Edge won’t be available during the Note 4 release date. In the UK and Canada, the Galaxy Note Edge is expected to arrive in the initial days of the coming year. Rumors have it that the Note Edge will be available for purchase in the US within this year and other countries will get it in 2015.

iPhone 6 Specifications and Features

The Note Edge appears like a huge smartphone when compared to the smaller iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch display and the iPhone 6 Plus houses a larger 5.5-inch display. The iPhone measures 138.1 x 67mm and is a very slim handset as it measures only 6.9mmm. It weighs 129g. The huge Note Edge measure 153.1 x 82.mm and its thickness is 8.3mm. it weighs 174g.

The 4.7-inch display screen of iPhone 6 supports 1334 x 750 pixels. It offers a pixel count of 329ppi.

The handset is powered by Apple A8 64-bit dual-core processor. It is available in three storage versions like 16GB, 64GB and 128GB.

The Phone 6 is running on the new iOS S which was released quite recently on September 17. It has 8MP rear camera and 1.2MP front-facing camera. Other specs include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Touch ID fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Galaxy Note Edge Specifications and Features

The Note Edge has a massive 5.6-inch quad HD screen that supports 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution. It is powered with the Snapdragon 805 quad-core chipset which brings Adreno 420 graphics onboard. It is equipped with 3GB RAM.

Note Edge’s 16MP rear camera features OIS (Optical Image Stablization) and supports 2160p video recording. The front-facing camera is of 3.7MP.

The phablet will come preloaded with Android v4.4.4 KitKat. The handset will be available in storage options like 32GB and 64GB. The external storage supports up to 128GB of microSD. The onboard sensors include UV sensor, heart rate monitor, and fingerprint sensor. Other Note Edge features include NFC, quick charging, 3000mAh battery and the S—Pen stylus.

Since the Note Edge has a bigger display, users will be able to enjoy gaming an internet browser on the large screen of Note Edge. The Note 4’s display has been dubbed the best smartphone display ever by many tech sites. So, the same can be expected from the Note Edge.

Note Edge is bigger, wider and bulkier when compared with the smaller and pocket-friendly iPhone 6. The Apple iPhone 6 can be easily used with one hand, but users will not be able to use the Note Edge conveniently with one hand.

iPhone 6 Unique Features

The following are the unique features that come with the new iPhone 6:

NFC and Apple Pay

The Apple Pay is the payment program which uses the NFC chip present inside the new iPhone 6 models to make payments by using the handsets for it at the payment counter.

Touch ID

Touch ID on the new iPhone 6 models cannot be used for unlocking the device but also for authenticating login credentials and making payments.

 

Colors

The iPhone 6 has a very premium appeal and hence it is available in attractive colors like gold, white and gray.

Software

The iPhone 6 comes preloaded with the iOS 8. The interface of the new iOS 8 is not unique compared to the predecessor iOS 7. It comes with new features and enhancements like Siri, Family Sharing, Handoff, Spotlight Search and Safari internet browser. The iOS 8 functions quite differently than the Android v4.4.4 KitKat that is present inside the Note Edge. The iOS 8 does not feature any third-party skin

Galaxy Note Edge Unique Features

Curved Display

The display is the most unique feature of Note Edge as it is bent on one if are sides to which displays alerts like network signal strength, battery life, and message and call alerts. It also gives quick access to settings and frequently used apps.

S-Pen

Undoubtedly, the S-Pen stylus is the major difference between the Note Edge and iPhone 6. The S-Pen is equipped dedicated apps for handwriting and drawing. Compared to the Note 3’s S-Pen, the manufacturers have greatly improved the S-Pen sensitivity on the Note 4 and Note Edge.

 

Sensors

The heart rate monitor will be able to keep a tab of your pulse rate and let you know about it anytime you desire. The Note Edge can be used to measure UV radiation. It can be of great help in preventing skin damage issues.

Software

Note Edge will come shipped with the Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS. Unlike the latest TouchWiz UI which is present on top of Android on the Note Edge. The Multi-Window feature present with the Note Edge allows users to use two simultaneously on the same screen. Users can even minimize a running app into an icon and make the size of the window smaller and drag and keep it anywhere on the screen.

 

Most of the T-Mobile customers who have purchased the iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus through the carrier have claimed that the handset comes locked to the carrier. If you really want to purchase unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 6, you can get it right through the Apple Store.

Through Apple, the T-Mobile iPhone 6 does not come with any kind of carrier subsidy. Apple is selling three storage variants for T-Mobile customers. The 16GB, 64GB and 128GB editions of iPhone 6 are priced at $649, $749 and $849, respectively.

If T-Mobile customers purchase the iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus through Apple, they won’t be able to benefit from different plans from T-Mobile, trade-in deals and other perks. The only major advantage that you get by purchasing the handset through Apple is you can own an unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 6 Plus or iPhone 6.

Many T-Mobile customers have complained that they are unable to use SIM cards from other carriers on their T-Mobile iPhone 6s. It has been found that most people who have complained this way are the ones who have purchased the iPhone 6 through T-Mobile and not through Apple. Hence, their handsets do not allow them to switch to another carrier SIM card.

T-Mobile certainly obvious reasons to make people use their networks on the iPhone 6 models purchased from them rather than using different service provider. T-Mobile has a policy for unlocking their device. It requires the buyers to contact them after 40 days of purchasing the handset through them and ask for an unlock code.

Like T-Mobile, other carriers also provide iPhone 6s withunlock code. AT&T’s iPhone 6 is available with a lock period of 60 days. This is valid whether you buy the iPhone  6 from Apple or AT&T.  If the customer has good standing and has cleared the entire payment amount, AT&T will hand over the unlocked code to him.

If you have fully paid for the iPhone 6 an if you are not a part of promotional deal like Early Termination Fee in order to use another carrier service, T-Mobile will provide you with an unlock code.

Let us explain what the confusion is all about. Like any other service provider, even T-Mobile is selling the iPhone 6 handset at reduced price provided that the customers signup with them for a two-year contract. However, T-Mobile has a different strategy onboard. It wants to end the two-year contract bond by offering the handset with easy to pay monthly fees.

In order to get unlocked handsets, many customers opt to purchase the handsets through renowned outlets like Apple and Google. They think that by paying full amount to them would certainly allow them to lay hands on the unlocked device but this is not always true.

T-Mobile has some of the amazing plans onboard. However, we suggest that if you want to purchase an iPhone 6 through T-Mobile and later switch to another network, we suggest you to purchase the iPhone 6 through Apple.

After purchasing the iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus from T-Mobile, you can unlock the device by calling 611 once you have cleared the 40 day point. You can also do the same by visiting a T-Mobile store. If in case you are in situation that does not allow you to wait until 40 days to unlock your handset and you wish to unlock as soon as possible, the only option left with you is to return the iPhone 6 to T-Mobile and purchase a new iPhone 6 from Apple

In the US, most users do not think about unlocking their devices. One of the major reasons is that unlike other regions of the world, there are not many carrier choices available because of which customers end up sticking to one carrier for longer durations. If you wish to save money through different pre-paid carriers, the most suitable option available to you would be to get an unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 6 from Apple.

Samsung had announced the arrival of Galaxy Note 4 as well as Galaxy Note Edge on September 3. On the same day, Samsung had also announced two amazing products, the Gear S smartwatch and Galaxy VR headset.

When both the flagship smartphones were announced, Samsung did not speak a word on the release date for both the devices. Certainly they had a game plan in hand since the rival handsets, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 had not been unveiled yet at that time.

Apple announced the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus on September 9 and quickly started with the preorders on September 12. Meanwhile, Samsung reacted to the launch of the new 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus phablet by saying that Apple has been quite slow in launching a phablet while they have excelled in this category since 2011.

The new iPhone 6 units started shipping to its customers on September 19 while Samsung waited little more and finally released the Galaxy Note 4 in South Korea, the home country.

The Samsung Galaxy Edge is not a mainstream smartphone from the South Korean tech giant but a concept phone. It is a Galaxy Note 4 variant but comes with a curved display screen.

Galaxy Note 4 Global Release

Quite quickly after the announcement of Galaxy Note 4, rumors about Galaxy Note 4 release date started swirling. In the US, the Galaxy Note is expected to release on October 17. Within a month’s time, it is expected to hit bigger markets like the UK, China, Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Russia and New Zealand.

The Galaxy Note 4 is available in two CPU variants, Exynos and Snapdragon 805 edition. The Exynos 5433 Galaxy Note 4 is aimed to toward certain markets such as Asian and European markets. The Snapdragon 805 Galaxy Note 4 will be made available globally.

All in all, the Samsun Galaxy Note 4 is expected to be available in 140 countries across the globe. The Galaxy Note 4 will come out in almost all markets before the Galaxy Note Edge arrives.

Galaxy Note Edge Limited Release

Since the Galaxy Note Edge is a concept phone, Samsung has no plans to build huge number of Note Edge units and there won’t be a widespread release for the phablet with curved display screen.

The famous leakster for Samsung smartphones, SamMobile has revealed that Samsung plans to manufacture only one million units by this year. The limited edition Galaxy Note Edge is expected to come to countries like the US, UK, South Korea, Japan, China and Canada.

If you are not based in any of these countries and still can’t wait to avail a Note Edge, the only option to get it early is to import it from another country. For all countries, the Galaxy Note Edge release date continues to remain a mystery.

Even though the Galaxy Note Edge release date has not been officially announced, it does not mean that the release date is far away. However, it is quite confirmed that Galaxy Note Edge will arrive after the Galaxy Note 4 hits most markets.

In South Korea, the Galaxy Note Edge is expected to come out by the end of this month. Even in Japan, NTT Docomo, the famous Japanese cellular carrier is expected to launch a Note Edge by late October. The carrier is also to launch another model by the coming month. The major markets that are surely going to release the Galaxy Note Edge are the US, South Korea, China and Japan.

The Galaxy Note 4 will release in the UK and Canada within this month. However, the Note Edge is not poised to come to these markets within the same release date period. A news report coming from Canada claims that the curved display phablet will arrive in the coming year.

Galaxy Note 4 Preorders and Price

The Galaxy Note 4 preorders have started in major countries like the US and the UK. As expected, the four major US carriers like AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon have already started with the preorders. With AT&T, the Galaxy Note is available at an on-contract price of $300. Without contract, the AT&T Galaxy Note 4 is priced at $826.

Sprint started the Galaxy Note 4 preorders with a heavier on-contract price of $350. Soon it had to reduce the price and now it is charging $300 on-contract price. With T-Mobile, the off-contract price of Note 4 is $750. The T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 can be purchased by paying $31.24 for 24 months without any down payment.

Verizon too is offering the Galaxy Note 4 with a n on-contract price of $300. Without contract, Verizon is selling the Galaxy Note 4 for $700 which is quite cheaper than off-contract deals from AT&T and Sprint.

Galaxy Note Edge Preorders and Price

If you thought the Galaxy Note 4 is expensive, the Galaxy Note Edge is going to come out with costlier price tag. Since, the off-contract price of Galaxy Note 4 is crossing over $800, it is quite evident that the Note Edge will hit the shelves with absurd prices.

The Galaxy Note Edge which is being referred to as limited edition and concept phone is not going to be a cheap phone at all. No handset other than the Galaxy Note Edge features a curved display on its edge. The edge screen will give you a quick glance towards the notifications, network strength and battery life.

 

The Galaxy Note also features a high resolution 5.6-inch Super AMOLED screen that supports 1600 x 2560 pixels. It packs in the trademark S-Pen stylus, 3 GB RAM, Snapdragon 805 processor and long lasting 3100mAh battery. With such high-end specs and features onboard, the Galaxy Note Edge will hit the stands at an expensive price.

We will have to wait little more for concrete details on the Galaxy Note Edge release date for different countries to get revealed officially. Until then we will keep you updated on the latest rumors on Galaxy Note 4.

On Sept 17, Apple had released the iOS 8 OS. The new iOS build comes preloaded on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus phablet and even the future iProducts will come preloaded with the same OS.

Just after releasing the iOS 8 to the users, Apple had rolled out a minor iOS 8.0.1 update. The update was supposed to fix couple of bugs that came with the final edition of OS. However, after installing the update, all the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users started complaining that the new update brought multiple problems.

The iPhone 6 users started complaining that after the iOS 8.0.1 update, they were unable to establish connection with the cellular network. After the update, it kept on showing ‘Searching…’ where the network bars are located on the screen. Another issue that came along with the iOS 8.0.1 was that the Touch ID fingerprint sensor stopped working.

When Apple came to know about it, the iOS 8.0.1 was stopped and was no longer accessible to the public. Even though the iOS 8.0.1 has been brought to various compatible devices that run on iOS 8, only iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were facing the said issue. Around 40,000 users were affected by the failed iOS 8.0.1 update.

Apple replaced the iOS 8.0.1 update with a more stable iOS 8.0.2 update within 24 hours. The iOS 8.0.2 update fixes a wide range of problems that came along with iOS 8. Here they are:

• Fixes the issue of not being able to connect to cellular network and malfunctioning of Touch ID fingerprint sensor on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
• Bug fix for making HealthKit apps available on the Apple App Store.
• Fixes an issue in which third party keyboards could get unselected after entering a passcode.
• It fixes the bug which does not allow some apps to access images stored on the Photo Library.
• Fix makes the Reachability feature more stable on the new iPhone 6 handsets.
• Addresses the issue of usage of cellular data while receiving text message or MMS.
• Improves the support for making in-app purchases in Family Sharing for the Ask to Buy feature.
• Issue of not being able to restore ringtones from iCloud backups has been addressed.
• Fixes the problem of not being able to upload images and videos from Safari browser.

Even after installing the iOS 8.0.2 update, users have started complaining about newer issues like poor battery life, issues with iMessage, Facetime, and Mail, and many more. However, there are many users who are not facing any issue after the new update.

iOS 8.0.2 Review for iPhone 6

After installing the iOS 8.0.2 update on iPhone 6, all the apps performed well without any issue. It has been found that the update does not have any negative impact on the battery life. Even all connectivity options like 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi are working normally. There is no reason to be skeptical about installing iOS 8.0.2 on iPhone 6.

iOS 8.0.2 for iPhone 6 Plus Review

Even though most of the apps are working fine, some users have complained about freezing in some of the apps. The battery life of the iPhone 6 Plus has not been affected by iOS 8.0.2 build installation. Also, there are has been connectivity issues cropping up for iOS 8.0.2.

Some users are experiencing problems of remaining stuck in landscape or portrait mode. The issue occurs while using an app. Users facing such an issue have to quit the app and start multi-tasking and the quit the app that is encountering the issue.

Even though there are minor issues associated with iOS 8.0.2 on iPhone 6 Plus, you should install the update on your iPhone phablet as it brings enhanced support for HealthKit and third party keyboards. If you are still skeptical about installing iOS 8.0.2, you can wait longer for the iOS 8.0.3 to arrive in couple of weeks from now.

iOS 8.0.2 on iPhone 5S Review

It is quite simple and easy to install iOS 8.0. 2 update on the iPhone 5S and there has been no issues of apps crashing after the installation of iOS 8.0.2. The battery life and the connectivity features of iPhone 5S have not been impacted with iOS 8.0.2 update. Some users have complained that they are unable to connect to the Wi-Fi networks. It does not seem to be a major issue as it can be fixed by resetting network settings.

iOS 8.0.2 on iPad Air Review

The installation process on iPad Air can be somewhat time consuming. The iOS 8.0.2 is not a major update and it shouldn’t take around 20 minutes to get it onboard.

 

All the apps are working perfectly after installing the iOS 8.0.2. iPad Air’s battery life and connectivity features have not been affected by the new update. The iOS 8.0.2 appears to be a reliable update for iPad Air.

iOS 8.0.2 on iPad Mini With Retina Display Review

All the apps are working perfectly after iOS 8.0.2 update and even users have not complained about any change to the battery life or charging problem. There have been no complaints on the connectivity front. The iOS 8.0.2 seems to be a stable update for iPad Mini with Retina. It is worth installing the iOS 8.0.2 update to fix the bugs that came with iOS 8.

iOS 8.1 Now in Beta Phase

Apple has rolled out the iOS 8.1 beta edition to the developers. It has arrived just after releasing the iOS 8.0.2 to the public. The beta update is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple TV. So, if you a developer account, you can try the beta edition of iOS 8.1

Usually, Apple’s iOS x.1 updates bring important enhancements and tweaks to the iOS. We can expect the same for iOS 8.1. Rumors claim that the iOS 8.1 may arrive in October. If this happens to come to true, Apple will have a very busy month as it will be launching the OS X Yosemite, the new iMac with Retina, and arrival of successor model for iPad Air.

The Nexus 5 is waiting to get replaced by its successor. The rumor mill is calling it the Nexus 6. The Nexus 6 came out with impressive specifications, affordable price and stock edition of Android.

Few months ago, it was heavily rumored that the Nexus 5 was the last Nexus smartphone. Many notable analysts and leaksters revealed that Google Nexus would be discontinued as Google would be working on a new program called Android Silver for aimed towards affordable market.

Quite recently, it was known that Chief Business Officer, Nilesh Arora had left Google. He was the one who was spearheading the Android Silver project. Since he left, rumors about forthcoming Nexus devices like Nexus 6 started swirling up. Google has not confirmed whether they will be launching the Nexus 6 smartphone.

Nexus 6 Release Date

The Nexus 5 was announced by Google on Oct 31 2013. The handset was made at the stores in November 2013. The Nexus 6 release date is expected around the same time in this year.

Nexus 6 Price

In 2013, two variants of Nexus 5 were launched. One came with 16 GB storage and the other one came with 32 GB storage. Compared to Nexus 4, there was a slight increment in the price. Nexus 5 with 16 GB storage was priced at $349 and the one with 32 GB storage was priced at $399.

As far as Nexus 6 is concerned, there can be two storage options this year, 32 GB and 64 GB. The former is rumored to come with a price tag of $399 and the latter is expected to be available for $499

Nexus 6 Operating System

Nexus fans and the tech world know it very well that Google likes to introduce its next Android iteration through Nexus devices. Last year’s Nexus 5 came with the Android KitKat OS. So, it is heavily expected that the Nexus 6 will come with a new Android OS version.

Which Company is to Manufacture Nexus 6?

The Nexus 6 is codenamed as Motorola Shamu. Originally, after the success of HTC One and other products, analysts felt that HTC would be manufacturing the Nexus 6. Most rumors indicate that the handset will be manufactured by the South Korean tech giant, LG.

Recently, it was reported that LG and Google together on future Nexus products. Still, it is quite strange to know that design of the Nexus 6 is quite similar to Moto X. So, it is still not sure whether Motorola or LG will be manufacturing the next Nexus smartphone.

Nexus 6 Specifications

Design

The Nexus 5 sported a design which is quite similar to LG G2. In the way, analysts feel that the Nexus 6 would also look like the LG G3 smartphone.

The Nexus 6 would be sporting a rectangular body with curved corners. The sides will be flanked with thin bezels whereas on the top and bottom, it will be sporting larger bezels. The device is also expected to feature a metal band around the edges of the handset.

The cutout at the top and bottom area of one of the leaked images of Nexus 6 indicates that handset may feature dual speakers. If this comes true, music lovers will be truly excited about this feature on Nexus 6.

Another source indicates that like Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the Nexus 6 is expected to feature fingerprint sensor.

What about the chassis of Nexus 6? Motorola has received Kevlar coating for waterproofing. The build quality of the Nexus products has been good. So, we can expect the Nexus 6 to be resistant to dust and water along with durable build quality.

Display

The Nexus 6 is rumored to feature a 5.9-inch display screen. It is expected to support quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The pixel density is not known yet.

Processor, RAM and Internal Storage

The Nexus 6 will be featuring a Snapdragon 805 SoC with a quad-core processor working at 2.7 GHz. It will be accompanied by Adreno 420 graphics. Apple is the only smartphone manufacturer that is making use of 64-bit processor. The Nexus 6 is expected to feature a 64-bit processor.

The handset is also expected to come with 3 GB RAM. The internal storage choices with Nexus 6 are 32GB and 64GB.

Camera, Software and Battery

The Google Nexus 6 will be featuring a 13 MP camera at the rear side of the device. It may come with Optical Image Stabilization to compete with the likes of iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that also come with OIS feature. The rear camera is also rumored to feature ring flash like the one present on Moto X.

The front-facing camera of Nexus 6 will be of 2.1MP. Since most of the smartphones in the recent times are coming with good quality front-facing for snapping selfies, even the Nexus 6 is expected to feature selfie-centric camera.

As of now, the name of the Android OS that will come preloaded on Nexus 6 is not known. The rumor mill heavily indicates that handset will come preloaded with Android 5.0 which is being referred to as Android L.. The correct name of the next Android OS is not known yet. Some are referring it to as Lollipop while there are other rumors that claim the name of the next Android OS would be Lemon Meringue Pie.

One of the major issues that plague smartphones is the battery life. The Nexus 5 that came out last year was criticized heavily for consuming a lot of battery juice.

If the Nexus 6 is going to feature a quad HD display and Snapdragon 805 processor, it has to offer large battery. Rumors have it that the Nexus 6 will be packed with an enormous battery to not only address last year’s Nexus 5 issue but also to handle the high-end specs of Nexus 6.

Recently,  the Grail data unveiled that the famous “man in the moon” occurred due to volcanic plume instead of an asteroid impact.

Scientist created a map of the Procellarum and learned it has a polygonal shape rather than circular. Generally, the polygonal shape consists of sharp angles which are really difficult to form through a large asteroid.

Therefore, researchers believe that the angular shape occurred because of some massive cracks in the crust of the moon.

 

Maria Zuber, MIT’s vice president stated that they specially designed a “plumbing system”  in the crust  of the moon. The main purpose of this “plumbing system” is to pass the magma to the lunar surface. These magma joined together and formed the dark spot on the moon.

Furthermore, Zuber stated that not many of us noticed these trivial things such as the causes behind these patterns of the moon, how these spots occurred etc.

The report is explained in detail in the Journal Nature