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...]
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...]
Camera Comparison Test Gives Edge to Galaxy S5
Galaxy S5 – 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera, LED flash, f/2.2 Xperia Z2 – 20.7-megapixel sensor, LED flash, f/2.0 The Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 have two of the most accomplished mobile phone cameras on the market. They have two of the highest-resolution sensors around them. The Galaxy S5 sensor is a 16-megapixel setup while the Xperia Z2 goes even higher resolution of 20.7 megapixels. However, even … [Read more...]
Samsung rolls out Galaxy S5 firmware update for UK customers
The Samsung S5 users can now experience a faster access to gallery app and slightly more precise fingerprint sensor on their devices as the Korean tech giant has rolled out the first firmware update for its flagship smartphone. This will be the first update for Galaxy S5 since its worldwide release on April 11. The update will also deliver improvements to the handset's camera and fingerprint … [Read more...]