December 2015 – Page 4

Samsung Apple Patent War Forces Samsung to Pay $584 Million

appleThe Apple vs Samsung patent case study should be finally over. The two rival companies have been fighting in court for the last couple of years while they are both present in the modern gadget markets and are pretty popular among customers from all over the world.

How does Samsung Apple patent war end? It seems that Samsung is eager to agree that it caused damage to Apple by infringing its patent. The company based in South Korea decided to pay $584 million in damages to the Cupertino-based iPhone maker. The rumors about such an agreement are already confirmed by Samsung.

Apple should be handed over $548,176,477 by Samsung. It is believed that Samsung is currently waiting for Apple to send the original invoice. If this happens this week the Korean company is planning to pay damages by December 14th. This could be a great Christmas gift to all Apple fans who think that the iPhone is the best smartphone in the world.

The Samsung Apple patent lawsuit has been in courts for nearly 5 years. Apple sued Samsung and accused of copying its iPhone design back in 2012 [you can compare Apple iPhone 6s with Samsung Galaxy S6]. Since there were tons of rumors, news, reports and case hearings even though the jury found Samsung guilty in August 2012. Now, in 2015, the Galaxy creator awards Apple with $548 millions which is around 50 percent of the original $1.05 billion announced by the jury. Samsung managed to reduce this figure in retrials.

Is there a catch? Well, Samsung seems to reserve the right to get reimbursement from Apple. This could happen in different situations, for example, if the judgment is modifies, set aside or ‘otherwise.’

So if the judgment changes sometime in the future, Samsung would like to get all the money back from Apple.

U.S. iPhone T-Mobile Network Named Best Wireless Carrier 2015

What is the best wireless carrier 2015? Different companies will rank American networks differently because the popular top US mobile networks can be ranked based on coverage, customer service, data plans etc. For example, this year iPhone T-Mobile carrier is named best US carrier by Consumer Reports.

The U.S. survey has been conducted by Consumer Reports for the last several years in a row. This survey helps to rank the big four American networks and this year the results are pretty curious. Verizon that used to be number one phone carrier US has left its spot in favor to T Mobile. This network is named #1 carrier in 2015.

The number one wireless carrier US rank shows how popular T-Mobile has become among iPhone users and other smartphone owners. The Magenta Carrier is doing everything to get more subscribers. It comes up with crazy deals that sound very attractive to consumers and its seems that customers are very satisfied with the network.

The best US carrier 2015 T-Mobile [once again, this rank is given by Consumer Reports] used to be the last one among the four other major networks in the United States. This year Verizon is ranked at 70 while T-Mobile reaches 73 points. AT&T gets the ranking of 68 and Sprint gets 67 points. You can see the the difference is not that big still this does matter for the overall ranking.

While most users who participated in the survey are satisfied with T-Mobile service, Verizon and AT&T can boast better coverage and performace. Each carrier has its advantages and disadvantages and if you are not satisfied with your choice you can SIM unlock iPhone from T-Mobile or any other carrier and switch to a different network without any issues.

What carrier are you using? How are you satisfied with your data plan and your network?

iOS 9 Safari Secrets and Top Safari Tips for iPhone Users

Use iPhone Safari tips to get more out of your smartphone. It is easier to surf the web if you know some secrets as this way you can get rid of any possible frustration. iOS 9 system offers different features you can take advantage of [for example, you can hide apps to invisible folder on iPhone] but you can improve this experience even more if you follow this short guide.

iOS 9 Safari Secrets for iPhone

*Private browsing is available to users who turn it on through Private menu. You can find it in the bottom of your iOS 9 browser.

*View recently closed tabs by clicking on the Tab icon. You will then need to hold the ‘+’ and all the tabs will appear in the list. You can now launch any link by clicking on it. This is a very useful option that comes handy once in a while.

*Our top Safari tips include the possibility to Request desktop site version which is available in iOS 9 [if you get iOS 9 iCloud error you can fix ‘backup could not be completed’ issue]. You can enable this feature through Refresh – Request Desktop Site menu in Safari browser on iPhone.

*You can select different Search Engine in Settings – Safari. Find this option under Search menu. Choose between Yahoo, Bing, Google and DuckDuckGo. It is also possible to use Smart Search option.

*Use Offline reading option or Reader view as both options are present in iOS 9 iPhone Safari.

*Block ads if you are tired of mobile advertisements on iPhone. Go to Settings and choose Safari – Content Blockers to turn on this feature.

*If you wish to switch between pages – swipe right or left to go left – right. There is no need to click on the back option in the bottom every time you wish to perform this task.

iPhone T Mobile Switch Plan Offers Free Hulu Subscription to Verizon Users

This holiday season T-Mobile offers different deals to its rival network subscribers trying to attract AT&T, Sprint and Verizon users to switch from Verizon to TMobile, get away from AT&T network or choose T-Mobile over Sprint. The company comes up with the most interesting ideas on how to make users want to join its U.S. network.

Would you like to switch to T-Mobile this December? If you are currently using Verizon network you can use iPhone T Mobile switch plan and get the bonus. The network promises one year of Hulu subscription to each Verizon user who joins its network.

It is curious that the ‘Un-carrier’ genius has already given away free LTE data to its subscribers, offered $200 discount to AT&T users and $200 credit to Sprint customers who purchased T-Mobile iPhone device or switch to this network. The Verizon deal announced recently is aimed at users who were going to switch to the other network anyways because Hulu subscription doesn’t sound as impressive as all previous offers.

If you decide to choose the Simple Choice option until December 17th you’ll get the free one-year subscription to Hulu from T-Mobile. This Christmas gift would most likely attract a small amount of users still getting the limited commercials subscription to Hulu service [if you are using it anyway] that costs $100 is also nice as this way you can stream videos from Hulu without ads and enjoy the unlimited T-Mobile streaming without ‘eating up’ your data limit per month.

Verizon users can also enjoy 50 off some T-Mobile in-store accessories if they decide to switch this week to this network.

Apple Pay JCPenney Support Coming in 2016

Apple Pay US stores list is getting bigger. The service that was officially released in fall 2014 has become pretty popular among iPhone user who smartphones support this payment option. The Cupertino-based company launched its Apple Pay payment in some foreign countries. It has brought the service to Canada, offers Apple Pay in Australia and the UK.

If you are looking for Apple Pay JCPenney option – great news! This support should come in 2016. According to reports and rumors, Apple is rolling out its Pay service sometime in spring 2016. Right now the company is testing store card support along with this American retail store.

It is known that some users can participate in the pilot program JCPenney has launched [here is how to set up mobile payment service from the iOS giant]. It supports Apple Pay with JCPenney store credit cards but this project is currently limited because this is how testing it happening.

If you live in the Dallas-Forth Worth area you might be able to test Apple Pay in JCPenney earlier than all other shoppers because this store can accept JCPenney store credit cards through mobile payment system offered by iPhone giant. Just make sure that youre store is located at Fairview shopping area [The Village] and go ahead to test the pilot project that should become public in the spring.

You can add your credit card to Apple Pay using Wallet application [have you participated in London Apple Pay December offer?]. This announcement will greet you in the store that already supports mobile payment via iPhones. A lot of other U.S. stores already accept Apple Pay, for example, if you are shopping in Kohl’s and many other stores you can pay via Apple Pay.

AT&T iPhone Deals: Get $200 off iPhone 6s If You Choose T-Mobile

Are you still using AT&T as your carrier? AT&T iPhone 6s $200 off offer can be yours if you decide to switch your network to T-Mobile. The mobile operator is trying to get more subscribers and aims at one of its rivals.

AT&T iPhone deals have been announced for the holiday season 2015 by T-Mobile. Users who are interested in purchasing the most recent iPhone 6s model can also get the $200 off their purchase. The main requirement you have to meet is choose to subscribe to T-Mobile as you are now offered to switch from AT&T to T-Mobile with the possibility of getting the iOS 9 smartphone with a big discount.

Users who were waiting for the best time for AT&T iPhone 6s upgrade can take their chance now or keep waiting for the next iPhone 7 with new features. There is one main drawback in this deal. You’ll be locked to T-Mobile but you’ll have the 128 GB iPhone 6s in your hands. Don’t worry. You can SIM unlock T Mobile iPhone 6s as soon as you get this handset since factory unlocking is the most affordable and fastest service that can make you SIM free once and forever.

Does it sound like an interesting Christmas gift? The Big Blue and Magenta networks are fighting for customers. T-Mobile announced the ‘delicious’ $200 off offer on December 4th. When you can buy the iPhone 6s 128 GB model at the price of the 16 GB version – this is a great chance you can’t miss, right?

If you are ready go get the deal – make sure you are switching to T-Mobile Simple Choice plan between December 4 and 13. The deal will be over on December 13th so hurry if this is what you really want to do. You’ll become T-Mobile subscriber and be able to pay off your AT&T early termination fees.

What do you think about such deal?

iPhone 7 Features and Specs Tested by Apple in iPhone 7 Prototypes

The release of iPhone 7 is planned for 2016 or 2017. Apple is currently working with iPhone 7 prototype options and reportedly testing different possible smartphone models. We don’t know the exact iPhone 7 features and specifications because the Cupertino-based giant is believed to test several possible options, including wireless charging feature, dual camera and USB Type-C port.

Reports about the next generation handsets arrive from China. Local experts think Apple is currently testing 5 different iPhone 7 prototypes while designers are offering their iPhone 7 concepts and users are hoping to see new features in the next iOS 10 or iOS 11 smartphone. Chinese analysts state that all prototypes differ from each other and can boast some unique characteristics and specifications.

If the famous company brings the new USB connector and makes it compatible with headsets, users would enjoy such changes. Can Apple also embed its fingerprint scanner into the smartphone screen? Can it introduce wireless charging option? There are some rumors about future AMOLED display that could be offered to next iPhone customers but sources can’t name the exact launch date of such screens.

There are also reports that say Apple has no plans to bring AMOLED panels soon. This means we’ll have to wait for a few years until the company makes this happen.

Apple likes to keep secrets about its next gen gadgets. It could easily end up with a completely different smartphone upgrade and surprise its fans by offering something either very unique or very familiar. One thing is known for sure. Apple is one of the best companies in creating future technologies mainstream and convincing mullions of users from all over the world that the new iPhone is must-have.

AT&T iPhone Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan to Get Price Hike

There is no real AT&T iPhone grandfathered unlimited data plan. It exists but it is not truly unlimited. No U.S. companies are eager to offer real unlimited plans for modern iPhone owners. Still those users who are grandfathered on the ‘unlimited’ plan and get real limited data along with AT&T iPhone throttling have to prepare for another update.

AT&T unlimited iPhone data plan price is going to be increased. The Big Blue American network has plans to charge you $35 a month if you are subscribed to this particular data plan. This way the company is trying to force users to upgrade to a different data plan that is not unlimited and asks you to pay for all additional GB of data you are using.

All major U.S. mobile operators don’t have true unlimited data plans. Modern users are used to such policy but older customers who grew up on such plans remember those good times and don’t want to give in their grandfathered plan. The plans to increase the price from $30 to $35 per month are rumors. The information comes from different online sources and AT&T hasn’t confirmed such decision yet. This is a small price hike but it’s still the increase in the cost a lot of customers are used to.

Users who are not happy with possible changes can always SIM unlock AT&T iPhone 6s or any other smartphone model and become SIM free. This is permanent solution that gives you a choice of networks and possibility to easily switch SIM cards whenever you want to.

Remember that all companies have their policies and like to increase prices on data plans even if you are granfathered on one of the plans. It’s simple to make your own choices when you have the unlocked smartphone.

Does Verizon iPhone Have WiFi Calling?

Does Verizon iPhone have WiFi Calling option? You know that Apple brought such a possibility to all iOS 9 platforms but not all U.S. carriers rolled out the support for this feature. For example, as Verizon reports it starts offering the service to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 gadgets in December. iPhone users have to wait until 2016.

Verizon iPhone WiFi Calling iOS 9 service is coming next year. The American carrier assures that it is working on this now and will soon bring the service to all ‘fruit’ fans. Such an announcement was made officially but the U.S. network so it is reliable and trusted. The option should be enabled with another iOS 9 firmware upgrade. Apple will activate the option for all iPhones in early 2016.

While Verizon Wifi Calling iPhone support is still to arrive, some users can already enjoy it. For example, if you are using Sprint, T-Mobiel or AT&T you can already make WiFi calls and stay in touch with your family and friends when there is poor or no cellular signal. You can order factory SIM unlock for Verizon iPhone 6s now if you wish to start using WiFi calling on iOS 9 with a different network and don’t want to wait till the next year.

Factory unlock is permanent. You’ll be able to use different SIMs and switch between networks at any moment. You’ll enjoy WiFi calling on iOS 9 and get a choice of data plans and services. If you wish to stay with Verizon – you’ll be still able to use the carrier’s SIM with your iPhone after unlock.

The carrier got the FCC approval to roll out WiFi calling in November however it is planning to release the service only sometime in 2016.

iPhone 6c Metal Frame Model to Arrive in February 2016

We’ve heard about possible iPhone 6c release date 2016. Some experts believe this could happen in spring and Apple could unveil another smartphone out of cycle. Customers are used to see the new generation handsets from the Cupertino-based company in the fall however 2016 could be an exception to this rule.

Would we see plastic gadget or iPhone 6c metal frame? The latest predictions mention colorful metal body frame and this could mean the better quality handset compared to the iPhone 5c that is also colorful but features plastic body design. The report comes from one Chinese source. This is not the official information from Apple so it could be just another rumor.

The 4-inch iPhone 6c could be unveiled in February 2016. While it should feature metal frame it would most likely lack 3D Touch option as this model should be a budget handset. To keep lower cost Apple would not include some newest features. Instead it will bring different colors similar to the iPhone 5c gadget which is also available in multiple color options.

The rumors about the 4-inch smartphone appeared even before iPhone 6s launch. Some people believed Apple would launch three handsets at once – iPhone 6c [you’ll be able to SIM unlock iPhone 6c as soon as it is official], iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. However the company released only 6s lineup in the fall.

Are you looking for a cheaper colorful iPhone 6c or do you prefer getting innovative options in your handset? The lack of 3D Touch option as well as some other interesting options present in iPhone 6s could make the 6c colorful metal device not as popular.