Josh Lowensohn/CNET Apple has finally unveiled a pair of big-screened iPhones and the no-longer-a-rumor Apple Watch. So what could be on the company’s radar as the next big product category? In an investor note released late Tuesday, analyst Gene Munster returned to his mantra of an Apple television set. The analyst has been forecasting such …
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Apple’s iPhone 6 “bend-gate” issue gets its own spoof page. TheDJtec | Reddit Some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users are complaining of a new bug in which their phones bend under pressure, especially when stored in their pockets for long periods of time. But is this a bug or just an undocumented feature? One tongue-in-cheek webpage touts it as …
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Karma’s Wi-Fi hotspot lets you pay as you go. Karma Need a Wi-Fi hotspot that doesn’t tie you into a long-term contract? The folks at Karma have a new device that uses 4G LTE. Currently available for preorder, the new Karma Go normally runs for $149, but you can score it for $99 if you order within the next 29 …
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Xiaomi/Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has a new product up its sleeves to monitor your blood pressure. Branded as iHealth, the new dock attaches to a cuff that can measure your blood pressure and heart rate. Nestled in the dock, your smartphone runs a dedicated app that activates the process and then records and keeps track of …
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The iPhone 6 is reportedly close to regulatory approval in China. CNET Chinese consumers may not have too much longer to wait before they can legally start buying the iPhone 6. Apple’s new iPhone is “in the final stages of review for approval, with results due shortly,” Miao Wei, chief of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, told Chinese …
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Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus has the best LCD display around, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it has the best display in the business. Sarah Tew/CNET The iPhone 6 Plus earned top kudos for its LCD display quality in a new test from screen tester DisplayMate. In its latest series of lab tests and measurements, DisplayMate called the iPhone 6 Plus …
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After updating to iOS 8, some people are reporting problems with Wi-Fi, battery life and performance. Apple Apple’s iOS 8 appears to be dogging certain users with buggy Wi-Fi and poor battery life, among other glitches. As noted by blog site Tech 2 on Monday, some users chiming in on Apple’s support forum are reporting Wi-Fi-related problems, specifically performance issues …
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Samsung’s Galaxy Alpha is coming to AT&T. Andrew Hoyle/CNET AT&T has the exclusive rights in the US to start selling the Samsung Galaxy Alpha at the end of the week. The carrier announced on Monday that the Alpha will be available both online and at its retail stores on Friday, September 26. Available in a choice of three colors — …
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The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apple The iPhone 6 is so far more popular than its bigger sibling, according to the latest mobile data. The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus officially hit the retail market Friday across several regions, including the US, UK, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, France, and Germany. Apple revealed …
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The iPhone 6 (left) and the 6 Plus CNET The iPhone 6’s unavailability in China is already creating a black market for people looking to make a quick profit selling one to eager buyers, according to a Bloomberg reported published Friday. Sales of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus kicked off today in the US, UK, Puerto Rico, …
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