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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Date With Pre-Order Info

September 12, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

At the beginning of this month, Samsung has declared the new Galaxy Note 4. It is the fourth generation Galaxy Note and a successor of Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

The company has revealed most of the details of Galaxy Note 4 at the launch event except the price and release date.

Samsung has confirmed the launch date of this device for nearly every country apart from  the United States A Netherland retailer has announced 10 of October as a release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Today, the U.S version of  Amazon has listed two new Galaxy Note 4 that points out probably another date of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

 

Presently, Deltamobile is accepting pre-orders of the international version of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.  The retailer is offering this device in  two colors black and white with an off contract  price of $899.99. Undoubtedly, this price is relatively higher than the price at which company sold Galaxy Note 3 last year.

The most unusual thing is that this retailer is stating a release date 3rd of October.  This is the first time someone has announced a release date which is not even mentioned in the current Samsung Galaxy Note 4 window.

Generally, Amazon list a release date which ends up as a placeholder date instead of the real date. Therefore, perhaps Amazon has also listed this date as a placeholder date, even if it is a placeholder date it is really particular one.

Although this new Galaxy Note 4 pre-order allow customers to purchase Samsung Galaxy Note 4 right now. But it is better to pre-order the device from the official U.S carriers and people have to wait in order to do that.

 

However, it is evident that the release date of Galaxy Note 4 is really moving ahead. Though the company is not clearly stating any date, but it is definitely in action behind the scene.

Lately, people have seen numerous international variants passing through the certification of Bluetooth and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of them.

Despite the fact that the release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not yet confirmed, people are still looking forward to the specs of Galaxy Note 4. The device will be packed with several new features such as 5.7 inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 805 processor from Qualcomm, 16 MP camera along with Optical image stabilization,   and much more. The most attractive thing is that the phone comes in a new plastic and metal design along with a brand new S pen. Moreover, the device would also be packed with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat.
The powerful Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would certainly give a tough competition to the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7 inch display screen, whereas iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5 inch display screen with a smooth meta design. Currently, it seems like Apple will badly defeat Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also have to fight with Motorola’s new Moto X that is a successor of the original Moto X.

Filed Under: Tech & Science

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Date With Pre-Order Info

September 12, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

At the beginning of this month, Samsung has declared the new Galaxy Note 4. It is the fourth generation Galaxy Note and a successor of Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

The company has revealed most of the details of Galaxy Note 4 at the launch event except the price and release date.

Samsung has confirmed the launch date of this device for nearly every country apart from  the United States A Netherland retailer has announced 10 of October as a release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Today, the U.S version of  Amazon has listed two new Galaxy Note 4 that points out probably another date of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

 

Presently, Deltamobile is accepting pre-orders of the international version of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.  The retailer is offering this device in  two colors black and white with an off contract  price of $899.99. Undoubtedly, this price is relatively higher than the price at which company sold Galaxy Note 3 last year.

The most unusual thing is that this retailer is stating a release date 3rd of October.  This is the first time someone has announced a release date which is not even mentioned in the current Samsung Galaxy Note 4 window.

Generally, Amazon list a release date which ends up as a placeholder date instead of the real date. Therefore, perhaps Amazon has also listed this date as a placeholder date, even if it is a placeholder date it is really particular one.

Although this new Galaxy Note 4 pre-order allow customers to purchase Samsung Galaxy Note 4 right now. But it is better to pre-order the device from the official U.S carriers and people have to wait in order to do that.

 

However, it is evident that the release date of Galaxy Note 4 is really moving ahead. Though the company is not clearly stating any date, but it is definitely in action behind the scene.

Lately, people have seen numerous international variants passing through the certification of Bluetooth and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of them.

Despite the fact that the release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is not yet confirmed, people are still looking forward to the specs of Galaxy Note 4. The device will be packed with several new features such as 5.7 inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 805 processor from Qualcomm, 16 MP camera along with Optical image stabilization,   and much more. The most attractive thing is that the phone comes in a new plastic and metal design along with a brand new S pen. Moreover, the device would also be packed with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat.
The powerful Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would certainly give a tough competition to the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7 inch display screen, whereas iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5 inch display screen with a smooth meta design. Currently, it seems like Apple will badly defeat Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also have to fight with Motorola’s new Moto X that is a successor of the original Moto X.

Filed Under: Tech & Science

iPhone 6 VS iPhone 5: Reasons To Upgrade

September 12, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

People are eagerly waiting for the pre-order date of iPhone 6 which is just two days away. Apple will first release the latest and greatest smartphone that is iPhone in few parts of the world such as Canada, Australia, France and Japan.

Although iPhone 5 gained a lot of popularity among people due to some of its amazing features like large screen. 4G LTE data speeds, a metal design, iOS 7 system, etc. It became one of the most favorite phone of many people.

Recently, Apple has unveiled two latest version of iPhone, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. After a few days the two smartphones would be on the shelf of  all the leading stores .  People still confuse whether they should keep the iPhone 5 or upgrade the iPhone 6.

 

Following are the tips that people should take into account before making a pre-order for iPhone 6.

iPhone Longetivity:

People who purchased iPhone 5 was already aware of the fact that they would get minimum three years iOS software support. Buyer also knew that they would often get annoying fix updates. Up till now buyers got   a large number of fix updates that was really irritating. However, the only thing which they are looking forward to is Apple iOS update.

iOS 8 will certainly extend the life of iPhone 5 and will make it more difficult for people to decide whether they should purchase iPhone 6 or not. Therefore, people are expecting the company to release  a high quality iPhone 5 iOS 8 update.

Although the chances are extremely high that iOS 8 will resolve the majority of the problem of iOS 7. But Apple  has still presented it like an option for all the people who have previous models of iPhone. iPhone 5 owners can update iOS 8 or can wait till next year for the release of iOS 9.

Consequently, it is better to search or read a little bit about iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 plus before pre-ordering it blindly. It is a sensible decision to wait till the release of  iOS 8 update on your old iPhone models. People can also order the new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 plus next week.

 

iPhone 6 Plus Screen Size:

Shortly, after the launch of Google Nexus 5 some people begin to dislike few features of iPhone 5. Though the retina display of  iPhone 5 is also good, but the main attraction is in the display screen of Google Nexus 5. Google Nexus 5 has an amazing 5-inch 1080 display screen

Earlier, companies used to offer large display of  smartphones along with massive design . Thanks to the new technologies which let  smartphone manufacturers to introduce big screen without huge designs.

There are some novel devices because of which people started to look down upon the screen of iPhone 5. One of the devices that played a vital role in decreasing the fame of iPhone 5 is Google Nexus 5.

The most tempting thing is that it can be used with only one hand.  The large 5-inch display screen is ideal for every minor to major function such as  watching videos, playing games, surfing internet and much more.

 

There is a lot more to write about the large screens of  iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. Analysts believed that it is the most rational move by Apple.  People usually prefer to use latest apps on big and beautiful  screen.  They really like to read, browse the web and watch video on large screens.

However, there is a key difference  in between the two that people should bear in mind. Apple designed  iPhone 6 plus as a really big phone it is 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm and weighs nearly 172 grams.

The device can compete with the largest phone of the market, which is Galaxy Note. In front of Galaxy Note series all of these iPhones seem like dwarfs.

A large number of people like the smaller iPhone 6 more than the other smart phones. You will easily find out the reason by the points mentioned below

  • iPhone 6 – 138.1 x 67.0 x 6.9mm, 129 grams.
  • Nexus 5 – 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm, 130 grams.
  • iPhone 5 – 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, 112 grams.

It is relatively larger than the iPhone 5 and equal to the size of Google  Nexus 5.  It offers a large screen which buyer will never feel like a burden to hold in hands.

iPhone 6 64GB:

Whenever Apple offers different option for  storage buyer usually go for the middle one which is 32 GB. People usually don’t find 16 GB storage enough for their games and other apps. iOS 8 will come with some new cloud based features with some other enhancement in the section of Photos. This new improved features of iOS 8 will soon cram a 16 GB storage phone.

It is comparatively better to choose a 64 GB iPhone 6 than one which comes with 16 GB. This 64 GB iPhones will be available at a cost of $299.99. It is the similar price at which Apple sold  iPhone 5 two years back.

 

Camera:

The camera of iPhone 5 disappointed a lot of people, especially those who are crazy about photography and do not want to carry a heavy camera all the time. Even the camera of HTC One 8 gives much better quality of photos and videos than iPhone 5.

Therefore,  People really want to buy iPhone 6 for its camera since this time the company has made a number of alterations in the camera of iPhone 6. Following are the camera features of iPhone 6.

  1. New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels
  2. Autofocus with Focus Pixels
  3. ƒ/2.2 aperture
  4. Optical image stabilization (iPhone 6 Plus only)
  5. True Tone flash
  6. Five-element lens
  7. Hybrid IR filter
  8. Backside illumination sensor
  9. Sapphire crystal lens cover
  10. Auto image stabilization
  11. Auto HDR for photos
  12. Improved face detection
  13. Exposure control
  14. Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
  15. Burst mode
  16. Tap to focus
  17. Photo geotagging
  18. Timer mode

People who have smartphones of other companies  dying to get hold of the camera of iPhone 6. All the credit goes to the incredible camera samples of iPhone 6.

Cost:

A brand new iPhone, which will come with all these features would be a bit heavy on your pockets.  The smaller model of iPhone 6 will be available at a price of $199.99 whereas, the cost of iPhone 6 plus will be $299.99. These prices are not that different from the cost of the smartphones of  Galaxy Note series. People who wish to purchase iPhone 6 should keep in mind the cost of this phone.

Buyers should look iPhone 6 from every aspect before purchasing including network speeds.

Filed Under: Tech & Science

iPhone 6 Release Date is Sept 19, Pre-orders from Sept 12: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint offers

September 11, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

The iPhone 6 was unveiled to the world on Sept 9. The much anticipated iPhone 6 comes into two models, one is a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Apple has revealed that the iPhone 6 will be released on Sept 19.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models are quite thin and lightweight. Both come with 64-bit A8 processor, enhanced graphics, 8MP camera, NFC, faster Wi-Fi connectivity and improved battery life.

The pre-orders for both the iPhone 6 models will begin on Sept 12.

 

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Options

The iPhone 6 as well as the iPhone 6 Plus will be available in storage options like 16GB, 64GB and 128GB. Apple is not offering a 32GB va
riant for both the models. Also, both the iPhone 6 variants will be available in colors like gold, silver and gray.

 

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Price

The Apple Store has listed the pricing details for both the iPhone 6 models. The 16GB iPhone 6 will be available on-contract for $199. The 64GB iPhone 6 has an on-contract price of $299. The 128GB iPhone 6 comes with an on-contract price of $399. The 16GB, 64GB and 128GB editions of iPhone 6 are also available without contract for $649, $749 and $849 respectively.

The base model of 16GB of iPhone 6 Plus can be availed for $299. The 64GB edition is priced at $399. Lastly, the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus can be purchased for $499. The 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage versions of iPhone 6 Plus are also available with an off-contract price tag of $649, $749 and $849 respectively.

Pickup Your iPhone 6 at the Store

Every year Apple open their stores at 8AM on the iPhone release date. The same is expected to happen this year too. On the release date when the Apple Store is opened at 8am, massive crowds pour in to buy the new iPhone. The best way to avoid such a situation would be to pre-order your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus through online Apple Store on Sept 12.

Apple is offering something new for its buyers this year. It will be very first time Apple will allow buyers to pick up the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus from the store when the release date arrives. In the past, buyers were not provided with an opportunity to pickup an iPhone anywhere close to release date.

When you place a pre-order for the iPhone 6, you will be able to get it delivered or even choose to get it from the store. We are not sure whether you will have to stand in long queues to get your new iPhone.

Instead of waiting for the delivery man to arrive and give provide you with the ordered iPhone 6, you can also visit the Apple Store on the iPhone 6 release date to get your iPhone 6. Apple has warned those buyers who visit the stores without pre-ordering the device may not be able to take home one because most of the handsets available in the stock will be first assigned to customers who pre-order the iPhone 6.

If you are not interested in visiting the local Apple store, you can still get the iPhone 6 delivered to your address on Sept 19. Apple is offering free shipping service to those buyers who pre-order the new iPhone 6.

iPhone 6 Pre-order Timing

In the previous year, Apple did not offer pre-order opportunity for iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. As a result of which buyers had stand in long queues to get their iPhones. Even buyers ended up purchasing iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C models in colors and storage options that they did not want to buy.

Even though the iPhone 6 Plus is also listed on the Apple Store for pre-ordering, the Cupertino company is currently only talking about pre-ordering the iPhone 6. Also, if you want to pre-order your iPhone 6, you should be aware of its start time which is 12:01AM PT and 3:01AM ET.

Rumors have it that the beginning time for pre-ordering the iPhone 6 may be shifted by Apple to new time of 10AM PT. However, if this is to come true, Apple should reveal more information on it very soon.

As it has happened in the previous years, even the iPhone 6 stock may finish very fast. Even after the first stock of iPhone 6 gets over, Apple will continue to receive iPhone 6 pre-orders.

Buying iPhone 6 through Carriers

 

The retail page of the iPhone can get overwhelmed by the millions of keen buyers looking to buy the new iPhone 6. You can even opt to pre-order the iPhone 6 through one of the leading carriers of the US.

Verizon

If you have any of the older iPhone models iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S, you can bring it to Verizon and get it exchanged for a 16GB edition of iPhone 6 for free. Pre-orders will begin on 12:01Am PDT on Sept 12 with Verizon

Sprint

Sprint is offering is a 16GB iPhone 6 with zero down payment along with $20 monthly charges for those buyers who sign up for iPhone for Life Plan offer which comes with $50 monthly unlimited data. There is a Easy Pay Installment scheme available to avail the iPhone 6. It requires the buyer to pay a fee of $58 at the beginning and then pay $30 every month.

The iPhone 6 can be also availed for $199 by signup a two-year agreement with Sprint. Sprint’s Pre-orders will begin on 12:01aam CDT on Sept 12.

AT&T

Currently, AT&T is suggesting interested buyers to signup on the dedicated iPhone 6 landing page. AT&T has not disclosed the pricing for iPhone 6. However, it will start receiving pre-orders at 12:01am PDT on Sept 12.

T-Mobile

Like AT&T, T-Mobile also has an exclusive iPhone 6 pre-order page. Interested buyers can sign up on this page and pre-order the iPhone 6 on 12:01am PDT on Sept 12

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New Apple iPhone 6 VS Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Battle Begins

September 10, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

People have started comparing Apple’s new iPhone 6 with other some of the top rivals such as Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of those products which can really give iPhone 6 a tough time. Below is a comparison between iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for people who are planning to purchase a new Phone and are perplex which phone would be best for them.

People heard lots of rumors regarding the upcoming smartphones and most of them were related to Apple’s iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Last year, the Samsung and Apple launched Galaxy note 3 and iPhone 5s almost at the same time. Rumors proposed that the same thing is going to  happen this year as well and both the smartphones will arrive at markets till the end of this year.

 

The rumors made it more clear and suggested that these two flagships  will touch the markets before the holidays.

In the beginning of this month Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 4, a successor of the Galaxy Note 3.  Rumors and leaked features  showed  that it’s an admirable device because of which customers were eagerly anticipating for it.

Today, Apple arranged a massive event and launched new iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 plus. Both the smartphones are all set to enter the race with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. People are  still in the process of examining the two new smartphones due to which it is quite early to  judge which one is the best smartphone.  However, the chief differences and similarities between the two cell phones are  mentioned below.

iPhone 6 Pre-Order Date:

Currently, Apple offers a pre-order date for iPhone 6. Whereas, people are still unaware of the pre-order date and details of U.S carriers of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

However, Verizon releases a special splash page for pre-order of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 but the site does not provide any particular date. Rest of the carriers disappointed their customers who wanted to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Today, Apple declared 12 September as  a pre-order date for iPhone 6. The company has announced this date for both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.  People can pre-order this device through the website of  Apple and other carriers.  The proclamation of the pre-order date of iPhone 6 increases the chances that iPhone 6 will  go on sale before the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Generally, Apple faces a shortage of iPhone supply in the first three or four weeks of its release. Therefore, it is certainly difficult for the few customers who wish to buy iPhone 6 since it would be hard to find this phone in the markets.
Galaxy Note 4 Release Date:

Apple has announced a released date 19 September for both the new iPhones, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus.  The date is particularly for all the big carriers and it also involves a small carrier. All the Apple store and retail stores will open at 8AM sharp to facilitate the customers.

It signifies that iPhone 6 release date will come ahead the release date of Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Though Samsung has not yet announced a specific release date for Galaxy Note 4 but it is definite that the device will come in sometime in October. However, retailers have given the date of 10 of October for the release of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

iPhone 6 Price vs. Galaxy Note 4 Price:

The price of iPhone 6 will come at two different prices, which would depend on the internal storage space. Apple’s iPhone 6 would be available at a cost of $199.99 where the larger iPhone 6 plus would be a bit more expensive.

  1. iPhone 6 16GB – $199
  2. iPhone 6 64GB – $299
  3. iPhone 6 128GB – $399
  4. iPhone 6  Plus 16GB – $299
  5. iPhone 6 Plus 64GB – $399
  6. iPhone 6 Plus 128GB – $499

There are six different price points for the iPhone 6 but predictions are that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will come at merely one price. However, Samsung has not disclosed the price of Galaxy Note 4 but analysts have a rough estimate. It seems like Samsung might sell Galaxy Note 4 of 32 GB at the Galaxy Note’s regular price.
This price is grounded on the last year’s retail price of Galaxy Note 3 in Europe. The contest of T-mobile put the complete retail price at nearly $681 which is equal to the off-contract price of Galaxy Noe 3.

There is a possibility that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would be pretty expensive since it would come with a metal design, an S pen style and several other features.

Carriers:

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon, C Spire. Apple has also added some other pre-paid and regional carriers in the United Sated. Generally, small carriers announce their iPhone release details a little bit late therefore, people might not hear anything from them till October or November.

Whereas, Samsung will probably offer the similar carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S Cellular and Verizon. There are less chances that the company will include some new carriers for its U.S customers. It will surely a plus point of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

 

Size:

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is undoubtedly a large phone, but is extremely thin and lighter in weight. This phone is 53.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm thin and weighs 176 grams.

On the other hand, iPhone 6 model which has a 4.7 inch is relatively thin as compared to the iPhone 5S. The phone measure  138.1 x 67.0 x
6.9mm and weighs 129 grams. It is undeniably the thinner device than the other smartphone available in the markets. This small size makes it more handy and user can even  use it with one hand.

The second iPhone 6 which is known as iPhone 6 Plus has more similarities with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. However, the device as some noteworthy difference as well like iPhone 6 weighs 172 grams that is a lighter than Galaxy Noe 4.  This product is a bit taller and thinner than the upcoming Galaxy Note 4.

Display:

Samsung usually launches a new member of Galaxy Note series with a huge display screen. It is a trademark of the series, which win the attention of customers. The company followed the same tradition for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The device offers a display of 5.7-inch Quad HD which means it has 2,560 x 1,440 resolution with 515 pixels per inch. It is one of the most remarkable display people have ever seen.

Earlier, the chief advantage of series Galaxy Note over iPhone was its retina display. This time Apple has filled the gap and designed both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus with a new Retina HD display. The company offers a 4.7 inch screen for iPhone 6 which is equal to 1334 x 750 resolution at 326 pixels per inch. Whereas, iPhone 6 plus comes with a screen of 5.5 inch that means 1920 x 1080 resolution at 401 pixels-per-inch.

These display screens will give a chance to iPhone 6 to walk along with the best Retina display of Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Although people cannot judge the two smartphones with their display but it can be said that both looks amazing. The major difference is in the size of iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy S Pen:

Samsung offers an exclusive feature of the S Pen stylus in this new smartphone. The user can write as well as draw something through this S Pen. Moreover, it will allow user to enjoy the benefits of some powerful applications.

This time Samsung made some considerable alteration in the S Pen of Samsung Galaxy Note 4. The company has improved the sensitivity on the screen of Note 4 therefore, user would not be able to share this S pen on Samsung Galaxy Note 3. This increase in sensitivity will also lead to a better handwriting.

The company has made some major improvements in the built in application of S pen such as Air commands, S note and Voice Memo and much more. For some people this feature will be certainly very appealing and for the rest it would be just a superfluous thing.

There is a bad news for the people who intends to purchase iPhone 6 that it does not offer an S-pen option.

 

Multitasking:

The multitasking is a feature which Samsung has completely nailed throughout the years. The entire range of Samsung Note series is ideal for TouchWiz’s assortment of multitasking features. It also contains the most popular feature of Multi-window View.
Multi-Window View permit user to run more than one application at a time.In Samsung Galaxy Note 4 the company has made some excellent changes, for instance the option to access application in full or two screens or a pop up. This feature will let users relocate apps on the screen with just one swipe.

The first iOS 8.0 release showed that iPad or iPhone would not come with the feature of point to split multitasking. However, Samsung’s multitasking feature is definitely unbeatable. The large screen of iPhone 6 plus is incredible, but it cannot compete with some fantastic elements of Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

 

Sensors:

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes with a wide range of sensors like a heart rate sensor, UV sensor and several other sensors.  The heart rate sensor will calculate the plus rate of the user whereas UV sensor will provide the UV level readings.

This UV sensor will take care of your beauty through its different options. It will help you to avoid sunburn, premature skin aging and could even lessen the risk of skin cancer.

Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus  contains some other features instead of these sensors. Both the devices offer a Touch ID fingerprint sensor that is fixed inside the home button. This Touch ID is the same technology which the company offers in iPhone 5s. It will let user to unlock the device just by the touch of their fingerprints over the home button.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 presents a fingerprint sensor similar to the Galaxy Note S5. People usually believe that this fingerprint sensor is substandard as compared to the iPhone 6 sensor. Samsung’s sensor is pretty problematic since the user need to use it with both hands.

 

Storage:

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus both offers three different storages that are 16GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. These devices do not come with an expandable storage, which means user should completely depend upon the internal storage.

As far as the storage of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is concerned, the device comes with an internal storage of 32 GB.  User can expand this storage since there is a micro SD card slot which supports the 64GB MicroSD card. Galaxy Note 4  offers a drop box as well, which provide an extra 50 GB storage.

 

Battery:

The only thing  people know about the battery of both the phones is that one will come with a removable battery. Samsung is offering a removable battery which means user can easily change battery in case of any problem. Samsung usually gives this option in order to attract people.

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iPhone 6 Release Date Announced, US Carrier Details Revealed

September 10, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

Until Sept 9, for the entire we heard numerous speculations on the features, specifications and pricing of iPhone 6. Apple’s launch event on Sept 9 has revealed everything about the most awaited smartphone of the year, the iPhone 6.

On Sept 9, Apple announced the arrival of two new iPhone models. The first one is the 4.7inch sized iPhone 6 which will compete with the upper and mid-range phones like the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Moto X. The other one is the phablet edition called the iPhone 6 Plus that measures 5.5inch which has been built to take on the lies of LG G3, Sony Xperia Z3, HTC One M8 and the Galaxy Note 4.

 

Both the iPhone 6 models come with Retina HD display, stunning metallic design, powerful 64-bit A8 processors, improved iSight camera, iOS 8 and improved battery life. The 4.7inch iPhone 6 is a successor handset for the iPhone 5S.

What Happens to iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iPhone 4S?

With the arrival of iPhone 6, the older models like the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are now available with reduced price tag. In terms of specifications and features, last year’s iPhone models are quite inferior to the newer iPhone 6 models.



In order to earn more revenue through the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple has decided the price of iPhone 5S by $100. The iPhone 5S which came with a price tag of $199 at the beginning will be now available for buyers with a price point of $100.

The iPhone 5C had been available for $99 has also undergone a price cut. The 8GB edition of the iPhone 5C can be purchased for free. However, buyers will have to signup a two year contract to get the iPhone 5C for free.

Before the arrival of iPhone 6 models, Apple was offering the iPhone 4S for free on-contract. However, very soon it will be delisted from Apple Store and it won’t be available for purchase.

iPhone 6 Release Date of Sept 19 for Selected Countries

On the Sept 19 release date, the iPhone 6 won’t be launched all over the world at the same time. However, it is expected to arrive in the countries like Australia, Canada, France, Japan, and the UK on the said date. Previously too Apple has launched the iPhone models in these countries and later it is made available to the other countries.

Apple has not revealed any information on the iPhone 6 release date for other countries. It may take several weeks for the iPhone 6 to arrive in to other countries. The arrival of iPhone 6 in other countries also depends on how fast Apple manages to replenish its stocks.

When it comes to iPhone 6 Plus, buyers should be expecting more delays as it has been speculated that there will be shortage of phablet model. This means that the iPhone 6 Plus may arrive late in other countries.

iPhone 6 Release Date in the US and Pre-order Details

The iPhone 6 release date for US audience is Sept 19. The iPhone is the undisputed leading smartphone in the US. Apple has already revealed that through the iPhone 6 launch event that both the new handsets can be pre-ordered from Sept 12 in the US which is exactly one week before the iPhone 6 release date of Sept 19.



The iPhone 6 pre-orders are likely to begin at 12am on Sept 12. Apple has not confirmed on the exact timing for accepting pre-orders. Those who access the Apple Store retail page and order the new iPhone 6 will be able to take advantage of the free shipping service.

If you do not pre-order the iPhone 6, probably the only option left with you to purchase it would be to physically visit the Apple Store at 8am on Sept 19, the official release date of iPhone 6. Also, it won’t be easy to purchase the iPhone 6 on that day because of the long queues that people will build before 8am or as early as midnight.

iPhone 6 Carrier Details

AT&T

AT&T has not revealed any information on the pre-booking the iPhone 6. However, it is heavily rumored that iPhone 6 will be available for pre-order with AT&T on Sept 12. Also, AT&T has not updated the media whether their stores will open up early on that day.

Sprint

Like AT&T, even Sprint will be offering pre-bookings of the new iPhone 6 from Sept 12. It will start selling the iPhone 6 from Sept 19. Sprint is the only carrier among the leading carriers of the US that is offering unlimited data service for $50. Sprint is expected to offer the same deal like other service providers

 

T-Mobile

T-Mobile too will join the other leading service providers to offer the new iPhone 6 on pre-order from Sept 12. Even T-Mobile will start selling the iPhone 6 from the release date of Sept 19. It won’t be easy to find T-Mobile iPhone 6 at famous retail outlets like BestBuy and Target.

Verizon

The pre-booking of the new iPhone 6 with Verizon starts from Sept 12. Rumours have it that some of the Verizon stores have already started taking names of interested iPhone 6 buyers. Verizon too will join AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile by making the iPhone 6 available for purchase from Sept 19.

US Cellular

US Cellular often ranked as the fifth largest service provider in the US started selling the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C quite late in the previous year compared to other carriers. This time around, the US Cellular is poised to offer the iPhone 6 from Sept 19. However, US Cellular has not confirmed whether they will be allowing iPhone 6 pre-order from Sept 12. Again, there is a possibility that the carrier may begin iPhone 6 pre-orders like other carriers on Sept 12.

Other Carriers

The iPhone 6 is also expected to arrive on lesser known carriers of the US. One of the notable ones that is going to join major carriers for selling the iPhone 6 on Sept 19 is C Spire Wireless. However, there is no confirmation whether it allow pre-booking of iPhone 6 from Sept 12.

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Few Exciting Features Of iOS 8

September 10, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

Apple  officially launched iOS 8 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users. It is easier to figure out the pros and cons of iOS 8 after the official release.

Sadly,  it seems like the people who have iPhone 4s and iPad will get a weaker version of Apple’s new operating system.

Apple confirmed the list of the product which is about to touch the markets in a few months. These products are iWatch, two brand new iPhones, iPad, iPad touch and iOS 8. The company has initially confirmed the news of iOS 8 at WWDC 2014 but Apple refused to announce its release date and features.

 

However, Apple has confirmed all the information along with the iPhone 6.  The new mobile operating system iOS 8 will arrive for iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4s, iPad Air, iPad mini. iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPod touch fifth generation. The company has planned to release it on the 17th of September which means five days after the date of iPhone Pre-orders.

It is certainly a breathtaking time for the people who possess iPhone and iPad especially the owners if iPhone 4s and iPad 2. This new mobile operating system is the third update fro the iPhone 4s and fourth update for iPad 2.

The update for iPad 2 is a bit surprising since Apple typically release a new iOS software support after every three years. These updates will come along with the other iOS updates which means it  will miss a few features of iOS 8.

Besides the release date of iOS 8, Apple gave a bad news to its users that iOS 8 features will be restricted to some specific models.

The Health feature of iOS 8 would be only available for the users of iPhone 4s and iPod touch. The biggest disappointment is that Apple’s exciting continuity feature would not support iPad 2, iPad 3 or the iPhone 4s. Apple revealed this thing on the splash page of iOS 8.

It indicates that one of the most exciting feature of iOS 8 would not be presented to the users of iPhone 4s, iPad 3 and iPad 2. Continuity technology is a set of features which will let Android powered smartphone  interact with  Google Chrome OS or MAC. For example, Handoff will permit users to begin an email on the iPhone and complete it on the MAC.  It also works for a variety of Apple apps such as Safari, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Message and much more. Apple ha unlocked it even for a third party app developers.

Continuity will let iPhone user to receive calls, send messages on the iPad or the MAC.

Luckily,  these are merely the exclusion it seems like all the other things will come to iPhone 4s, iPad 3 and iPad 2.

iOS 8  appears like an upgraded version of iOS 7. It will provide numerous improvements which will surely make the Apple’s new devices much better. Moreover, it will extend the lives of all the previous version of smartphone and tablets.

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iOS 8 Release Date Rumors Heat Up as iPhone 6 Launch Event Nears

September 9, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

The iPhone 6 launch event will begin few hours from now. The iPhone 6 will not only come with lots of new features onboard but also it will introduce the new iOS 8 to the world. However, the launch date of iPhone 6 is not the iOS 8 release date.

The Apple iOS 8 was first announced during the WWDC 2014 event. Appearance-wise the iOS 8 resembles the iOS 7 but it is packed with plenty of new ‘features. So, you shouldn’t be expecting the iOS 8 to be looking dramatically different from the iOS 7.



Moreover, the iOS 8 will allow users of iOS 8 powered devices to seamless carry out tasks on other Mac PCs running on OS X Yosemite and other iDevices. The iPhone 6 will come preloaded with the new iOS 8. The owners of iDevices like iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPod Touch, iPad 2, iPad Air and iPad Mini can also upgraded their devices to iOS 8.

iOS 8 Developers Edition is Available

Those who wish to try the new iOS 8 can download the developer’s edition on their iDevices. The developer’s edition is not the final product. The official release of iOS 8 is all set to happen few hours from now. The final iOS 8 will be available as free download.

Expected iOS 8 Release Date

The iOS 8 release date is quite evident. Still, it could be easily guessed by studying the release patterns of previous iOS versions.

Apple never lets out the information on the iOS release date before its launch event. Even though the new iOS is revealed along with the new iPhone, the official release of the iOS happens a few days after the handset is revealed to the world. Also, when the new iPhone is announced, Apple also announces the older devices that are eligible to get the new iOS update.



Currently, iDevice users are able to use the fifth update of the iOS 8 beta version. Apple was supposed to release the sixth update edition to the developers but it is not known whether general users are able to access the download.

Also, the Gold Master edition of the iOS 8 is expected to arrive on September 9. Gold Master is the near-final version of the iOS 8. Since it has not arrived yet, it may happen so that the Gold Master edition would arrive after Apple launches the new iPhone 6.

The iPhone 6 is expected to hit the store shelves in the third week of September. The probable iPhone 6 release date is rumored to be September 19. The iOS 8 should get released a day or two before or after the iPhone 6 is released to the market.

Guessing iOS 8 Release Date through Previous OS Release Date Patterns

In the year 2011, the iOS 5 was released to the world. The Apple iPhone was announced in that year on October 4. The iOS 5 release date in 2011 was October 12. Two days later, the iPhone 4S was released on October 14.

In the year 2012, the iOS 6 was released. The iPhone 5 was announced on September 12. The iOS 6 release date was September 9 and the iPhone 5 arrived into the stands on September 21.



In the year 2013, the iOS 7 was released. Apple announced the iPhone 5S on September. The iOS 7 release date was September 18. The iPhone 5S arrived two days later on September 20.

What about this year? The iPhone 6 will be announced on September and speculated iPhone 6 release date is September 19. Hence, the probable iOS 8 can range from September 17 to September 21.

Like always, Apple is mum on the iOS 8 release date. However, we are quite sure that all the iOS 8 updates for all the eligible devices will be made available at the same time. Google has a habit of releasing Android updates separately for different smartphones. However, the iOS 8 update will arrive simultaneously for all the compatible iDevices.

iOS 8.0.1 Update

Even though the iOS 8 update has not arrived officially, there are speculations that Apple is currently working on update for the upcoming iOS 8. It is being referred to as iOS 8.0.1 update. It is also rumored that some of the developers are already testing the iOS 8.0.1 update.



Usually, Apple is known for releasing bug fixes soon after the arrival of its new iOS edition. Often it has happened that when new iPhone and iPad devices come with new version of iOS, users face certain problems because of the bugs present in the new iOS. Early bug fixes helps in encountering those issues so that users can enjoy the new iDevices without any software glitches.

Last year, the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C came preloaded with the iOS 7. Soon after they arrived into the market, Apple rolled out the iOS 7.0.1 update for these iPhone models along with other iOS 7 compatible iDevices.
The iOS 8 release date is set to happen around the date iPhone 6 is made available for purchase. And within a couple of days, Apple may roll out the iOS 8.0.1 update within a few weeks of arrival of iPhone 6.

iOS 8 Features

The iOS 8 may not sport a different appearance the predecessor iOS 7 but it still appears refreshing thanks to the transparent and transition effects it comes with. It comes with plenty of attractive features.

The notification center of the new iOS 8 will let the users to deal with the notifications without unlocking the lockscreen and enhanced battery usage manager that can conveniently allow users to uninstall those apps that consume a lot of battery juice. The Handoff feature will let users to start a task like composing on a device with iOS 8 and continue the very same task on another device running on iOS 8 or even on OS X 10 Yosemite. We have an article that extensively lists all the new features of the iOS 8

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iOS 8 Features and Release Date: Heat Goes Up

September 9, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

iOS 8 is the Apple’s latest version of mobile operating system.  There is no big modification or no new set of features visible in this new system like the company did last year with iOS 7.

The release date of iOS 8 comes with a free update to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Apple added some new features of iOS 8 for its devices such as customizable keyboard, better messaging and much more. The company takes the usual design of iOS 7 and decorates it with some new features.

Apple spent a considerable amount of its WWDC 2014 keynote especially for iOS 8. Although Apple has already announced the release date of iOS 8 but people are still eagerly waiting for the date when they would be able to download it in iPhone, iPad and iPod. There is a good news for the people who are planning to purchase iPhone 6 that Apple will launch iPhone 6 with iOS 8 installed on it.

Apple is all set for the event of 9th September in which it will flaunt some new iPhone and some other devices.  People are hopeful that Apple will proclaim the exact release date of iOS 8 in this event but generally the company announces the release date after few weeks of new iPhone.

iOS 8 comes with several new features such as new multitasking design with access to contacts. iOS 8 will allow users to connect in a better way with other devices like iPhone, iPad and a Mac.

Users who do not have an intention of purchasing the large model of iPhone 6 can avail the benefits of iOS 8 on their old phones. However, Apple announced that there will be no iOS 8 release for the users of iPhone 4. Therefore, users have to buy and iPhone 4S or new iPad 2 or iPad touch in order to use the new version of iOS.

The company along with its developers tested this operating system for months before offering it to the customers. It will permit user to download free data and perform a variety of different task on their iPhones and iPads.

iOS release date:

Although, there will be no verified release date of iOS 8 until Apple’s special event so it is rather easy to guess a release date.  Usually, analysts predict these date through the traditional launch calendar of iOS timeline.

The pre-order of iPhone 6 will begin on 12th of September which means three days after the launch event.  Few major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are all geared up for the release of iPhone 6 that definitely planned for 19 of September.

 

The evaluation of all these release date suggests that iOS 8 is expected to release on 17 of September. Apple will certainly try to unveil iOS 8 before iPhone 6 slams their systems.

In past five years Apple followed a particular timing to deliver a new iPhone along with new iOS software.

  1. iOS 3 was released on 17 June 2009,  two days before the iPhone 3 GS
  2. iOS 4 was launched on June 21 2010 , three days before the iPhone 4
  3. iOS 5 was previewed to public on June 11 2011, two days before the iPhone 4S
  4. iOS 6 released two days before the iPhone 5
  5. iOS 7 was announced two days before the iPhone 5s.

Despite the fact that iOS release date comes with a new iPhone, this is the same time for an iOS 8 iPad release.

On the whole, people should look forward for a relatively fast and easy iOS 8 update as compared to iOS 7 for all devices. iPhone or iPad users will require to plug in into iTunes in order to download and install iOS 8.  Nevertheless, for users of other devices they just need t install iOS 8 on the air as an update with the help of your Wi-Fi.

People can expect an iOS release time at 10AM Pacific/ 1PM Eastern on September 17.  There are numerous reasons for regular user to wait a few days to upgrade.  If a person is ready to purchase the iPhone 6 in first week of its release then he should not worry about the upgrading of iOS of an old iPhone.

Features of iOS 8:

This time Apple has developed the operating system with a number of exciting features. The most important thing is that every iPhone or iPad cannot get the advantages of all new features. iOS 8 will probably increase the chance of problems in few devices.

People might complain about the battery life of iOS since new software can slow down the old iphones. The performance of iOS 8 in iPhone 4s can cause trouble for some people and they will surely not get all the new features. However, this would not be the case with every device.

Apple iOS display

The above video will display all the new feature of iOS 8 which people can enjoy at the end of this year. Some of these features require a Mac running OS X Yosemite. The company has launched a new version of Mac software this summer.

Top  iOS 8 Features

It is a bit difficult to cut down the best iOS features, but following are some top features of this upcoming operating system.

  1. Text and calls:

The calls and texts will display on Mac and iPad can be effortlessly transferred into other device whenever you switch yourself to another device.

  1. Notification:

It allow users to speedily check and reply to their notification without closing the apps they are working on.

  1. Better Messages:

User can send voice and video message without leaving and disturbing the individual chat option.

  1. New Keyboard Features:

This time Apple makes an addition of predictive keyboards along with a few options of different keyboards.

  1. iCloud:

iCloud photo library will permit user to access their photos and video in high resolution from anywhere. However, Paid storage begins with 20GB for 99 cents per month.

  1. Family Share:

User can share their apps, movies and many other items without using the same Apple ID.

  1. Siri:

User can activate Siri just by saying two words “Hey Siri” and it will launch for your assistance.

  1. Smart Sharing:

It gives an option to the user to share things which are not in the stock list of Apps. This is grounded on the apps the user have installed.

  1. Face Time Call Waiting:

iOS 8 will let user to switch calls without any difficulty.

People have already started to compare the home screen of iOS 8 with iOS 7. There are no major alterations in the home screen of both the two operating system. The company has merely changed the status bar of the previous operating system which was iOS 7.

However, Apple has modified the home screen a bit for the iPhone 6. Since the iPhone 6 will come with a large screen therefore the company has added some extra icons on the screen.

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New Graphene Light Detector to Unhide Everything

September 9, 2014 By Karen Jackson Leave a Comment

New Graphene based light detector seems to be one of the most contemporary developments till today. You can now unearth everything hidden with the help of this light detector. This detector incorporates the terahertz radiation. Terahertz radiation is a kind of light which comes with the far longer wavelengths as compared to infrared rays. It can be quite useful in examining almost everything very efficiently.

According to the researchers, this newest graphene-based light detector may be able to determine wavelengths of light that human eye can unable to see. The Terahertz radiation refers to electromagnetic waves having frequencies ranging between 100 GHz and 10 THz, or wavelengths between 3 mm and 30 ?m. The Terahertz radiations have some unique properties such as it can pass through a variety of nebulous substances, many synthetics and textiles, and moreover paper and cardboard are transparent to terahertz waves.

 

A lot of biomolecules, proteins, explosives or narcotics also have distinctive absorption lines, so-called spectral “fingerprints”, at frequencies ranging between 0.1 and 2 THz. The two major advantages of Terahertz radiations are therefore the diffusion of typically opaque materials on one hand, and a high chemical selectivity on the other hand. The Terahertz radiation also has the ability to absorb a wide range of electromagnetic frequencies, making it perfect for the use of detector.

The researchers of University of Maryland have revealed a way to manage magnetic properties of graphene that could lead to influential new applications in magnetic storage and magnetic random access memory. Light striking graphene in the detector stimulate atoms of carbon in the material and eventually the excessive energy is shattered vastly to surrounding molecules. These researches also said that, if these electrical contacts are sited on the graphene, the power will therefore move toward the metal.

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