Month: September 2014

How to Update iPhone Using iOS 8 IPSW [Instruction]

Once you have downloaded firmware file from iOS 8 download links, you can follow this simple iOS 8 installation guide and update your iDevice to the most recent operating system released by Apple on September 17, 2014.

The new iOS 8 brings such interesting options as support for third-party keyboards, updated Siri, enhanced Notifications app, QuickType and tons of other improvements. You can get everything and even more after you use iPhone iOS 8 update download and installation or go through the same procedure on your iPad or iPod touch 5G. Also here you can unlock your device even after updating it to the new firmware. Just find our the carrier to which it is locked and go to unlock it for any SIM card worldwide.

Before you learn how to install iOS 8 on iPhone 5 and other iDevices, we’ll remind what models are supported by this firmware. The new iOS 8 is created for iPhone 5, 4S, 5S and 5c. It supports iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad 2, 3 and 4. It also works on your iPod touch 5 generation. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus arrive to customers with iOS 8 pre-installed on them so there is no need to download the new firmware if you purchased one of these two seventh gen smartphones.

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iOS 8 Install from iOS 8 IPSW Download Links

Method 1

Step 1. When you are searching for how to update to iOS 8 instruction, you can simply follow our guide and do fine. Begin with iTunes update to v. 11.4 as this version was designed by Apple to support its new firmware version.

Step 2. Backup your iDevice. You can use iCloud or iTunes to do so [this way you can save your images, books, applications, games, videos and settings]. If you choose to back up via iTunes manually, you need to connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to computer, launch iTunes and select your gadget. Then you have to right click / control click your model and choose Back Up option.

Step 3. Once you have backed up, you can download iOS 8 from direct links [be attentive when you choose your device and its version] and save to your desktop:

Step 4. Press and hold Shift / Option [for Windows /
Mac] and choose Update on iTunes.

Step 5. Point to your firmware file that is saved on your desktop and allow the new iOS 8 install on your “fruit” gadget.

Method 2

This is how you download and install iOS 8 on you smartphone or tablet via OTA update.

Step 1. Launch iTunes and make sure you are using Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Launch Settings – go to General and select Software Update.

Step 3. Choose Download option and Install for iOS 8.

Remember that Apple’s servers can have troubles with millions of users who wish to update to the most recent firmware version over-the-air. If you fail to update this way, use direct links and install iOS 8 yourself via iTunes using the first method.

Apple New iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus Review

Which smartphone to choose if you look at the new iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus? Apple has officially introduced both models and they have a lot of similar features. Still they are different and their price will be different.

Let’s look closer at the new generation iPhone 6 specs and compare them with the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus features and specifications. Is it worth paying $100 more for the Plus version or is the ordinary 6 model good enough? These are main questions customers are asking now, before the two devices appear on the Apple retail stores, carriers’ and retailers’ shelves.

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iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus Release

Firstly, you will see both gadgets “in person” beginning from September 19th, 2014. This is the official release date for new Apple handsets. Secondly, a lot of stores are taking pre-orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus starting on Friday, September 12th. If you live in the U.S. this is the day when you can pre-order yourself the latest iOS device.

The official introduction was on September 9th at the Flint Center in Cupertino, CA. The first countries to get this smartphone are the USA, Canada, Germany, the UK, Japan, France, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Over 100 more countries will see the iPhone 6
Plus and iPhone 6 by the end of 2014.

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Now, let’s compare iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models. Which one do you like more?

iPhone 6 Specs

This version comes with 4.7-inch screen. It is smaller than the Plus model. Still even though its display is not as big as the one of the iPhone 6 Plus, the new iPhone 6 is still one of the largest smartphones created by Apple to date.

Its hardware is the same as in the big “brother” and its internals are also the same. The screen comes with 1334 x 750 pixels resolution. In other words, this model gets 326 pixel per inch figure.

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Apple calls its “6” screens Retina HD displays and the company assures that the new gadgets get the improved screens.

This 4.7-inch model is promised to get 10 days or 250 hours of battery life. This is pretty nice even though the second version features even more. Users who really rely on their battery might like to get any of the upcoming gadgets as they both get enhanced specifications compared to earlier iPhones.

iPhone 6 Plus Price

This smartphone is more expensive than the ordinary 6 model. It features Retina HD screen that gets full sRGB color standard, better brightness, enhanced white balance and a lot of other nice extras. This screen should look much better under the bright sunlight and has great viewing angles.

Apple has added better polarizer to its Plus product making it clearer when you wear sunglasses and want to look at the display or check something on the screen.

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The 5.5-inch display is a good size. This is the biggest iPhone ever created. It features 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution with 401 pixel per inch figure.

The bigger display requires tweaked software so keep this in mind before you make your purchase. Apple tweaks its iOS for bigger iPads so expect something similar, including more information in apps when you get into the landscape mode etc.

Is there a difference which iPhone to get? Well, the iPhone 6 Plus specs aslo include 16 days or 384 hours of battery life which is way more than the iPhone 6 battery can give you. But will you pay $100 for 6 extra days of battery life or not?

iphone-6-batteryIt’s up to you to decide! Both models can be pre-ordered beginning this Friday, September 12th so you still have time to choose your preference.

The Significant Role of U2 At The Apple Event 2014

Today is the big event. The Apple company shows the iPhone 6 – the next generation Smartphone. And only today the popular rock band U2 will be performing at Apple’s iPhone 6 event. And U2 at Apple Event 2014 reveals an integration with Apple’s products that is connected to its next album.

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Spokesmen for Apple and the band declined to comment. U2’s relationship with Apple goes back at least to 2004, when the company introduced a “Special Edition” iPod that came etched with signatures of the band’s four members. Bono, its lead singer, was also close with Apple’s former leader, Steven P. Jobs, and recently U2’s associations with Apple have grown even closer. Jimmy Iovine, the record producer who was U2’s longtime handler at its record label, the Universal Music Group, joined Apple as part of its $3 billion deal to acquire Beats Electronics, the headphone company and digital music service that Mr. Iovine founded with Dr. Dre.

The New York Times reports that it is a big secret what exactly U2 will reveal this morning, and how it’s connected to Apple. Last week appeared video shoot in Dublin that force to arose the band’s involvement in the event . The music promotor Stephen Browne said had something to do with a phone. A spokesperson for the group later denied these claims.

That was an idea that new U2’s album would  be installed on the iPhone 6. But People close to the band dismissed that idea. But they said that U2’s deal with Apple would involve the release of new music in an innovative way. All the details of this great event we will see today!

Don’t miss U2 at Apple Event 2014 watch online!

What Should We Expect from iPhone 6 Event September

The iPhone 5s was introduced last year in October, and since that time all people that somehow connected with Apple company have been waiting for something new. The iPhone 6 is a new generation cell phone. The two much wanted: features a larger screen and considerably longer battery life we all expect to see in this Smartphone.  

 And now everyone is waiting for iPhone 6 September 9th event. Because we will see the result of the Apple company work that has been lasting for few year. The iPhone 6 event September could be the biggest Apple has had since the  introduction of the original iPhone in 2007.

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Shortly about the iPhone 6 event September

Though it was many unclear suggestions about this iPhone 6 and its details. Now one exactly knew what the Fruit Company will show as on September 9th event. Also the next phone might not even be called “iPhone 6,” leaving us to guess at names such as iPhone, iPhone L, iPhone Air, and iPhone Pro. But various publications started receiving invites for a September 9th. This introduction this going to be held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino at 10:00 am.
 
Design

As for the design of iPhone 6 will have chamfered edges sloping into the backplate and a camera lens that slightly protrudes from the main body of the device. This features it will borrow from the 5th generation iPhone. Rumors suggest that the device’s TrueTone flash will be round, which will bettter match the circular iSight camera lens. No new backplate colors. As with the iPhone 5s we’re likely to see the same gold, silver, and space gray bodies.

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The new design will likely make adjusting the phone’s position in hand much easier with naturally being thinner than its predecessor. And will also be more rounded on the edges, feeling less sharp and square.  The edges of the display also seem to curve into the bezel of the phone. It will make a gently oval edge around the entire device.

The volume buttons will be recessed into the side of the iPhone 6 and the power button will be relocated to the side of the device.

Two Sizes

After the Apple company got much criticism over the small, 3.5-inch and 4-inch screen sizes of its phones, it is now set to produce two considerably large devices: to have 4.7- and 5.5-inch displays. The bigger one will be shown some month later this year.

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One more significant characteristic of two differently sized Smartphone is that the larger 5.5-inch device will have a considerably larger internal storage space for hardware components. This could have an explication that Apple has some exclusive features reserved for the larger Phone 6, including Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). And a hardware component for the camera that reduces motion blur in photos and videos.

Display

The iPhone 6’s screen is reported to be made of the extremely hard gemstone in with other components, resulting in a nearly indestructible front display.

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Under the highly durable glass will exactly  be considerably more pixels. But how many pixels, and how dense they will be is still the theme of speculation. Possible screen resolutions include 1472×828 for the 4.7-inch model and 1704×960 for the 5.5-inch model.

Camera

 The iPhone 6’s camera will still have 8-megapixels with upgrades focusing on optics. The camera in the iPhone 6 is certain to be a vast upgrade in the way of optics. We will see its advantages on iPhone 6 event September.

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Along with the usual sensor upgrades is rumored to come OIS. It is a hardware component built into the camera that works to reduce shakiness in videos and blurring in photos.

NFC

 The Apple is developing a mobile payments system to be integrated with Passbook this fall, rumors of the iPhone 6 containing a Near-Field Communications (NFC) chip have been prevalent. Together with Touch ID NFC technology would work to streamline the process of securely making payments from an iPhone.

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While NFC technology has been in Android phones for a while now, it hasn’t gained much traction among the general public because it is a very popular way of paying for items. it will very likely become a normality that NFC should be included in the iPhone 6 as a payment method.

A8

The Apple’s A8 chip is expected to reach 2.0GHz or more per core. This is a huge increase over the A7 1.3GHz (iPhone 5s) and an incredibly fast mobile processor in general, especially when considering its 64-bit architecture.

Also A8 chip will be built using the 20-nanometer process, which, compared to the A7 28nm process, makes for a smaller chip with faster performance while using less energy.

One more improvement is that the iPhone 6 will include a barometric pressure sensor, which could be used for anything from indoor and outdoor navigation to crowd-sourced weather analysis. But its location is not known: inside or separate from the M8 chip.
The iPhone 6 September 9th event is so close. We will see the iPhone 6 in all its glory.