November 2015 – Page 2

Apple Talks About Unresponsive iPad Pro Issue and Fix

As noted by a lot of users who purchased the new iPad Pro [T-Mobile offers some interesting iPad Pro deals] they experience problems with this tablet device. Do you also own unresponsive iPad Pro? Are you waiting for Apple to fix this bug for good?

There are different methods on how to fix the iPad Pro not responding issue. You can try using them however even if you solve the problem it would probably not fix the bug and it could easily repeat again. Apple knows about the issue. What does the company say as this is its new and biggest tablet gadget released in time for Christmas 2015?

Apple Fix to iPad Pro Not Responding Problem

Since too many customers are talking about the problems with the biggest Apple tablet the company had to say something to public. The Support forums where users share problems and find fixes to the bugs help Apple to learn about the existing issues.

This iPad Pro doesn’t respond fix is only temporary. The issue appears after you charge your device. Sometimes you can have full battery life but your device shows only a low charge until you restart it [use these tips to extend iPhone 6s battery life]. Apple also suggests you should restart the gadget or even hard reset [it is necessary to hold Home + Sleep / Wake buttons and count to 8-10 seconds so that Apple logo appears] it however the fix is temporary.

Since the ‘fruit’ giant is fully aware of the issue and investigating the bug. Hopefull there would be permanent solution soon. Till then if you have either 128GB or 32GB model you can come across the problem. Even if you have the LTE version only you can get the bug. Could the software update fix everything? Let’s wait for iOS 9.2 upgrade and hopefully this would work for most of us.

Apple Pencil Repair Possibility: New Stylus Teardown

Apple released the new iPad Pro tablet in mid November. This is the biggest tablet device launched by the company as it features 12.9-inch screen, powerful processor and other interesting specs. There are some great accessories that can work with the tablet and Apple Pencil is one of them. This stylus is already highly popular however users wonder about Apple Pencil repair possibility in case anything goes wrong.

Experts got their hands on the Pencil and offer teardown that reveals the small logic board this accessory has. So is it possible to repair Apple Pencil? The gadget is sold at $99 so the price should offer lifetime warranty or at least this is what most customers hope for. The extremely high cost of the stylus unfortunately doesn’t provide an easy way to fix it.

Firstly, it is difficult to get to the gadget’s innards [this is opposite to iPhone 6s out of warranty repair options]. Secondly, if you ever decide to dismantle the device you won’t be able to make it work again. It is necessary to cut through the plastic sheel as there is no other way to see what’s inside.

The device relies on the 0.329Wh battery. It is really tiny. The logic board is also very small. Its weight is about 1 gm. The team that revealed all the inner parts assures that they were not able to get to the sensors Apple is using along with the chip.

The result of the teardown – only 1 score out of 10 possible scores in repairability. This means that if your Pencil gets damaged you won’t be able to fix it because if you try to open it up – you’ll destroy the device.

Sprint Switching Plans Offered to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon iPhone Users

Each U.S. mobile network wishes to get more subscribers and wants to get users who are subscribed to rival carriers. Sprint switch deals for iPhone are not suprising but the deal comes right in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The most recent promotion announced by iPhone Sprint carrier promises to cut your rate plan in half if you decide to change your operator.

Who doesn’t like to get the best deal? Each iPhone user, especially who gets the new smartphone model, wants to get the most affordable plan and best pricing.

The recently announced Sprint switching plans are aimed at iPhone users who are currently using other American networks. The carrier is already eager to cut your rate plan in half if you switch from AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile to Sprint. The offer is available for limited time only, from November 20, 2015 and will be over soon.

It is important to mention that you data plan will be cut by 50% till January 8, 2018. Does it sound like an interesting deal? We are sure that such Sprint switch deals could be efficient for any other network. User will be more than willing to pay 50% less for over two years if the company he or she is switching to offers good coverage in the area, great pricing and service. By the way, the Black Friday iPhone 6s and 6s Plus deals are also just around the corner.

There is another thing you should keep in mind. You’ll have to pay $36 activation fee for each line you sing up while promotion is valid. The carrier, from its side, is eager to also cover up to $650 associated with switching over however you’ll be forced to trade in your previous network’s handset and switch over your phone number to Sprint.

Is $650 enough to cover early termination fees? You can figure this out with your current carrier and if the game is worth is – why not switching to Sprint? You can always unlock Sprint iPhone is you get tired of the deal or decide this is not the plan you dreamt of.

Other U.S. networks might also offer something delicious in time for Christmas. Why not?

iPhone 7 Expected Specs and Features

Even users who purchased the latest iPhone 6s or 6s Plus this fall are already think about upcoming iPhone 7 features [if you have the 6s device you might experience Touch ID not working issues after iOS 9.1 update]. This next generation smartpone should be launched in less than a year from now. Apple is most likely already working on it even though some experts suggest the company would also present a cheaper colorful iPhone 6s sometime in spring.

The new iPhone 7 expected released date is September 2016. This is the month the Cupertino-based giant is presented new lineups of its popular handsets for years in a row. Could it change the date the next year? It possibly could but millions of users are used to buying the new iPhone in the fall as this is the perfect time to get a great Christmas gift.

There are a lot of iPhone 7 expected specs users would like to see. We could list some of them. It would be great if Apple offers a better processor, improved battery with longer battery life at one charge, new software [iOS 10 possibly], innovative features that make the gadget a must-have.

What else can we hope for? We are sure that most customers would also like to get a stronger display. This is the main issue with all iPhones. Testers who perform crash tests always show cracks and shatters instead of the display. Maybe Apple could do something similar to what Motorola introduced. Its Droid Turbo 2 device can boast the shatterproof screen and the ‘fruit’ giant could really add something like this to its iPhone 7.

Probably if iPhone comes with the screen that doesn’t break it would be a perfect smartphone with AMOLED screen and other protective layers.

What iPhone 7 features and specs do you dream about? Would you like this handset to be unbreakable and have no battery drain problems or are you satisfied with the current easily-breaking displays the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have?

Apple SIM Card Supported by Japanese KDDI Network

Do you live or travel to Japan? Local network KDDI starts to support Apple SIM card in Japan now. This is the first mobile operator that offers such service and brings support for Apple SIM card Japan devices, including the popular iDevice.

The Cupertino-based giant started to offer its Apple SIM card back in 2014. The company presented this option along with iPad Air 2 launch and it offers it these days as well. You might have heard that the company presented several new gadgets this fall. At first it offered the new lineup of its smartphones and millions of users are already enjoying their iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus handsets. Then it upgraded the tablets and offered iPad Pro model with the 12.9-inch screen and powerful processor. In other words, Apple SIM for iPad is must-have if you own such a device.

How can you use Apple SIM card in Japan or other country where networks also support this option?

This is a universal SIM. Unlike AT&T iPhone SIM card you have to unlock in order to switch to Verizon or other network – Apple SIM supports different carriers at once. You can switch between mobile operators without having to unlock your SIM. Thus you can also choose different data plans and choose the best data plan, pricing policy and service.

There were rumors that Apple would release its SIM for iPhones one day making it possible to switch between a number of networks across the world. This hasn’t happened yet and only tablet device users [some models including new iPad Pro, iPad mini 3 and 4, and iPad Air 2] can use the Apple SIM for different carriers. This card can be purchased right from Apple and used in U.S., Canada, Spain, Japan, Sweden, Germany, UK, France, Australia, Turkey and Switzerland. This is a great deal especially since the SIM card is supported in over 100 countries.

iPhone Users Have to Pay New Verizon Activation Fee

Is your iPhone locked to Verizon? The U.S. carrier changes its rules and starts charging the new Verizon activation fee that will be different depending on your data plan and contract status. The rules are already working since the changes officially took place on November 15th.

What does Verizon iPhone activation fee mean and who is affected? Previously you could get the iPhone locked to Verizon through installment plan and pay no activation fees. This practice is no longer available to customers. Anyone who is buying the new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus through Verizon network via installment plan of up to 2 years will be charged additional fee of $20. This is the activation fee set up by the mobile network. Each customer who is getting the new smartphone for Christmas will have to pay these fees.

Is it a good time to order factory SIM unlock for iPhone Verizon now? It might be a good thing to do as the unlocking process might be even cheaper than the new activation fee introduced by the company. Still you should check on what other U.S. networks offer in terms of extra charges and decide whether you wish to switch the carrier or not.

The official announcements assure that the Big Red U.S. network is already charging the $20 fee for all handsets purchased since November 15th, 2015. This fee, as noted by the carrier, should covere the costs associated with adding a new line to your account. Still if you are tied to the 2-year contract with Verizon and wish to get another similar agreement you will be charged the $40 activation fee. This is the only method that guarantees you’ll keep your 24-months contract with Verizon.

Is this decision smart? We don’t know. The time will show if customers are interested in paying some extra charges for staying with the network of their choice or decide to switch to different carriers in the United States.

iPhone 6c Colors Release Date Planned for 2016

This fall Apple presented several new products. The company updated its mobile firmware version to iOS 9, Mac software and gadgets (including the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus). iPad Pro is the most recent update that appears in stores. A lot of users are already using this biggest tablet created by the ‘fruit’ giant and some customers wish to know when iPhone 6c colors release date is going to be.

We’ve heard that Apple would present this gadget soon after iPhone 6s upgrade however this didn’t happen. Now rumors state we’ll see the colorful handsets in 2016. Some experts even know when exactly the devices could debut.

The news arrives from Kevin Wang. This HIS analyst believes Apple will launch iPhone 6c in mid 2016. There were not too many rumors about this colorful model but we’ve heard about possible colorful iPhone 6c launch along with iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in September [if you have the latest handset you can learn how to get more data on iPhone 6s from AT&T for free]. Now, experts assure, this device’s launch was pushed back to the next year.

We don’t know much about the 6c lineup. The only thing repeated in rumors hints to the 4-inch screen size and colorful gadgets that should be cheaper than the current 6s models. Will the Cupertino giant really present the affordable c-series update or not in 2016? The company is expected to unveil Apple Watch 2 sometimes in 2016 however it’s hard to say if it really plans to also unveil another iPhone. So far the company presented the updates only once a year.

Some designers already share their iPhone 7 concept ideas with users. Customers are also waiting for the iPhone 7 launch in 2016. Will we see both iPhone 7 and 6c in the same year? Let’s follow the news and see what happens in several months from now.

Can I Make WiFi Calls on iPhone 6 Verizon?

While Sprint and T-Mobile have been offering WiFi calls ever since Apple introduced such an options – AT&T and Verizon didn’t enter the game until fall 2015. Firstly, AT&T asked the FCC to permit launching the service on its network. Then Verizon WiFi calling iPhone waiver was waiting for the approval and it looks like subscribers will soon get the support for WiFi calls on iOS 9.1 or upcoming iOS 9.2.

Initially iPhone 5 Verizon WiFi calling launch was supposed to take place in mid 2015 however these plans didn’t come alive until late 2015. It also looks that by Christmas we’ll already get the new service running and available for usage on the U.S. mobile operator’s network. This could be a nice Christmas gift from Verizon to all its subscribers who are not in hurry to SIM unlock Verizon iPhone 6s or other model and choose a different network that is already offering WiFi calling and other bonuses.

Can I make WiFi calls on iPhone 6 Verizon? As the Big Red network notes, the FCC granted the permission regarding the Verizon waiver to start offering WiFi calling service to users. This was an important step. The carrier acted just like AT&T did and wantsto offer the service without TTY support. Verizon promises to bring teletypewriter option by the end of 2017. The company will now use the RRT option.

Using WiFi calling on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, subscribers can receive and make calls / texts through WiFi network when their cellular signal is poor or absent in the area were WiFi is available [here is how to enable WiFi calls option on your iPhone]. While this option can drain iPhone battery pretty fast it can be also very useful when you wish to stay connected and your network signal doesn’t let you make phone calls. It’s a nice addition to the data package.

Verizon doesn’t specify when it is planning to roll out WiFi support. It could happen by Christmas 2015 if the carrier doesn’t postpone the launch date.

T Mobile iPhone Double Data and Free Video Streaming Offer

It’s not a secret that each U.S. mobile operator wants to keep their existing and get more new subscribers [here is how to unlock iPhone from T-Mobile network]. Different networks create their new plans on how to attract new users. They promise more data, free staff and faster upgrade options. T Mobile iPhone double data is a new announcement by the company which is about to launch Binge On plan.

The Binge On data plan will not only double some plans for good measure but should also offer free video streaming for iPhone users. Of course, you can’t get everything for free so there are particular requirements for this step as well. T Mobile video streaming that is free of charge is limited to DVD quality or 480p. If a user decides to use a different data compression option – it is possible to disable the 480p option however such video streaming will not be offered for free any longer.

Besides, not all existing and new T-Mobile iPhone subscribers can get the Binge On advantages. You have to use at least 3GB of data each month in order to subscribe to this initiative and start watching videos in DVD quality for no additional cost.

The upcoming T-Mobile Binge On feature for iPhone will not support all video services. The list is still pretty long. It includes the popular Netflix, Vevo, Hulu Plus NBC Sport, Ustream, DirecTV and many other video providers.

Users who are subscribed to Simple Choice package will get double data allotments, as T Mobile promises. The new plans will offer 2GB (instead of 1GB), 6GB (instead of 3GB) and 10GB (instead of 5GB) data plan options to users. If you are subscribed of one of these plans you don’t have to change anything. The carrier will make sure you are upgraded to the double data plan for free.

12.9 Inch iPad Pro Price and AT&T Package

The new iPad Pro 2015 is already available in the U.S. Some Apple Stores have it in stock and American networks are also join the list and offer their deals to customers [meanwhile designers are already creating iPhone 7 concepts]. For example, you can get AT&T iPad Pro starting November 11th or purchase the tablet online from Apple site to later pick it up from the physical store.

If you are a fan of AT&T you can purchase AT&T iPad Pro from the carrier’s website or local store. The Big Blue network decided it didn’t want to wait and announced the official release on the date the new device appeared in Apple stores.

Still most AT&T retail store report they would be getting iPad Pro shipments starting November 13th. Still you can order your device now and get it on Friday or next week. While the release is officially confirmed the mobile operator doesn’t provide much information about 12.9 inch iPad Pro price.

The retail cost of iPad Pro Cellular and WiFi model is about $1,079. This is the model that will be offered by AT&T in U.S. Still since the company will most likely offer the 2-year contract [a lot of users prefer to SIM unlock contract AT&T iPhones] the price on the iPad Pro could be around $879. Besides, the network often sells devices through AT&T Next data plan and thus users could get the latest tablet device through monthly installments.

Are you planning to update your iPad Pro to the newest model? This year Apple presented the new lineup of iPhone [the new 6s generation with a lot of new specs, options and features] and now offers the new tablet gadgets. The next generation Apple Watch is expected to be unveiled in spring 2016 along with the cheaper iPhone 6c versions.