The market for phablets keeps getting bigger and now Chinese brand Xiaomi is the latest to release a phablet, the new Xiaomi Note phablet running the Android operating system. The device is ready to face the other two most popular phablets on the market, the iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and there is a change it will success, considering that the Xiaomi Note phablet costs less than half … [Read more...]
GT Advanced Technologies, Apple’s Recent Acquisition, Files for Bankruptcy
Last year, Apple purchased GT Advanced Technologies for $578 million, after strenuous negotiations concerning the ultra-hard sapphire material producer. On Monday, GT filed for bankruptcy in a federal court, a move that comes only a few weeks after the tech giant revealed that it was no longer using sapphire as a cover for its newer iPhone models displays. Today’s bankruptcy filing is, however, … [Read more...]
Is the IPhone Encryption that Stops NSA Data Extraction Protecting Criminals?
While the latest iPhone models have caused a new hype with fans and non-fans worldwide, not just because of the amazing features that Apple has built into the new phones but also because of several flaws highlighted by users, there is one problem that the NSA might consider quite problematic. According to the MIT Technology Review, the latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models possess a significant … [Read more...]
Record Breaking Sales as New iPhone 6 Devices Top 10 Million in First Weekend
As would any investor in a company as large as Apple, shareholders are as obsessed with early device sales as movie producers are with opening tickets revenue from blockbusters. Happily, there is much to rejoice about for Apple’s investors. A big weekend where iPhone 6 sales are concerned has just passed and the numbers are in. As predicted, neither the iPhone 6 nor the iPhone 6 Plus are a … [Read more...]
Durability is a Big Bonus with Apple’s New iPhones
Apple’s new and bigger iPhones are all the craze, not just because of their recent unveiling, but also because both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are more durable than previous models. They also clearly outmatch the leading Android contenders according to studies. The 4.7 inch iPhone 6 was the best all-around across a variety of tests. These tests measured not just how smartphones are prone … [Read more...]
Iphone 6 Breaks Preorder Records
The new iPhone 6 was unveiled on September 9 and now stores accept preorders. AT&T apparently had a very satisfying business day. “It was a terrific day for our customers and us. This is our biggest iPhone, pre-order launch day ever," said Glenn Lurie, president and CEO of AT&T Mobility. "When you combine our best-pricing, the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network1, and a service … [Read more...]