It’s official: the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c are on sale now. The iPhone 5s. (Credit: Dave Cheng/CNET Australia) So much information has been pumped out over the past week it’s probably been overwhelming, so here’s the rundown of what you need to know about the new iPhones. Follow the links for the full …
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iOS 7 has made its grand debut at last, arriving on the iPhone 4, 4S and 5, as well as the iPad 2 and more recent tablets. But how does it handle on the elder statesman of the group — the iPhone 4? The oldest mobile to be granted access to iOS 7, the 4 was released in 2010, and …
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Ah, yes, Control Center for iOS 7 — Apple users have been clamoring for it, and Android fans have been justifiably pointing out they already had “something like that” for a while now. Wherever your loyalties lie, however, there’s no doubt that being a swipe away from calling up key phone settings and apps is an invaluable part of the …
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Odds are high that Chinese smartphone-maker Oppo may prove to be the first official hardware partner for CyanogenMod’s custom Android build. Related stories: Cyanogen aims $7M in funding at mobile OS conquest Hack your Android like a pro: Rooting and ROMs explained Video: How to hack your Android OS A video posted to Oppo’s YouTube account on Friday (reproduced below) …
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App stores are set for a strong 2013, according to new data from research firm Gartner. The company on Thursday revealed that total app downloads worldwide will hit 102 billion this year, up from the 64 billion apps that were downloaded last year. Next year, that figure will jump to 139 billion apps, and reach a high of 268.7 billion …
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The iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are now available in Australia, with fans lining up just as eagerly as ever to snap up a new phone as quickly as possible. So, which are Australia’s favourite colours? Jimmy Gunawan buys the first iPhone 5s from Apple’s flagship Sydney Apple Store. (Credit: Dave Cheng/CNET) Real fans were out in force this morning …
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Sarah Tew/CNET Apple began accepting preorders for the cheaper iPhone 5C last Friday; however the iPhone 5S was not given the same treatment. The flagship smartphone will be available on Friday, September 20, and, according to some reports, it may be harder to get your hands on one than in previous years. It has been suggested that Apple is having …
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Stephen Elop has hit the jackpot after shepherding the Microsoft-Nokia deal. Elop is set to receive 18.8 million euros in compensation ($25.5 million) after Nokia shareholders approve the deal and Microsoft completes its takeover of Nokia’s devices and services business. The compensation is made up of his base salary of 4.1 million euros, benefits worth 100,000 euros, and stock awards …
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The BBM Android app hits Android phones on Saturday, and the iPhone on Sunday. BlackBerry has confirmed the release date for the BlackBerry Messenger app that lets you chat to friends even if you don’t have a BlackBerry any more. After a long wait, you’ll finally be able to download BBM and install the app on your Android device on Saturday …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET I think Sen. John McCain spoke for a lot of iOS users when he quizzed Apple CEO Tim Cook about why he had to constantly update his apps. His view, and the view of many other users, is that iOS should automatically download and install any app updates when they are available. The senator (and a lot of …
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Now playing: Watch this: Motorola’s Moto X targets the masses 5:06 Upstart cellular provider Republic Wireless just announced that it will sell the Motorola Moto X for $299 without a lengthy two-year service contract. The Moto X, Motorola’s new compact flagship smartphone costs $199.99 on the big carriers, specifically AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. To get their hands on the device …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET After updating to iOS 7 and launching Safari for the first time, you may notice the .com button is gone. This is the button you could tap and hold to bring up other domain extensions, without having to type them out as in previous versions of iOS. Comparing Safari keyboards from iOS 6 (left) and iOS 7 (right) …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET Sir’s feminine voice can potentially be a thing of the past if you’d prefer a more masculine personal assistant with iOS 7. 20 Siri tips that’ll make your life easier +18 more See all photos As demoed by Apple back in June, iOS users are now able to change the new female Siri voice to a male voice. …
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Your iPhone and iPad are getting a facelift with iOS 7, the next generation of Apple software for your phone or tablet. You can download the Apple update today for a new look and a fistful of new features. It’s about time iOS 7 gave the ageing Apple software a fresh and colourful new look, as well as adding new features, …
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In my review for iOS 7 I said the new mobile OS is a worthy upgrade for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. But that doesn’t mean every part of the new OS is spectacular. Some new features in iOS 7 stand out like Control Center, for giving you quick access to the most-used system tools. But other things …
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