September, 2013

• 20 September

  iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c: specs, launch details and pricing plans

  

  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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• 20 September

  iOS 7 on iPhone 4 tested, camera is much faster to open

  

  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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• 20 September

  Comparing Apple iOS 7’s Control Center with Android’s Quick Settings

  

  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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• 20 September

  CyanogenMod founder teases Oppo as first smartphone partner

  

  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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• 19 September

  102 billion is a heckuva lot of mobile app downloads

  

  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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• 19 September

  iPhone 5s, 5c on sale: fans out in force

  

  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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• 19 September

  How to avoid waiting in line when buying your new iPhone

  

  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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• 19 September

  Nokia’s Elop set for big payday thanks to Microsoft deal

  

  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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• 19 September

  BBM Android app release date is Saturday, iOS Sunday

  

  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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• 19 September

  How to disable automatic app updates on iOS 7

  

  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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