February 2016 – Page 3

Apple Pay to Launch in France and China in 2016

Apple is promoting its Apple Pay service across the world. The company is expected to unveil this option in France and China in 2016. The ‘fruit’ giant is rumored to release the payment service for Chinese iPhone users in February. French users will see it later on.

Right now Apple Pay is popular among iPhone owners in the U.S., the UK, Australia and Canada. The iPhone creator is spending the last several years on expanding the ‘fruit’ gadgets to China. No wonder this Asian country is about to see Apple Pay rolled out in the local market.

Apple Pay China February launch could take place this week. There are reports about Apple launching the mobile payment system on February 18th. Such news comes from various sources. Local Guangfa Bank already reported to customers about February Apple Pay release through WeChat transcript. Apple works in a partnership with UnionPay to bring its ‘Pay’ service to China.

When would France see this launch? Some experts think that Apple should announce the release during WWDC 2016 conference. It will be organized in June [here are Apple Pay setup instructions]. While negotiations are being underway Apple could postpone the announcement and bring its service to the French market in late 2016.

What other countries will see Apple Pay in 2016 and 2017? While the service is fully brought to the U.S. and the UK only – Apple found a way how to make it available in Canada and Australia where the company works in a partnership with American Express.

AT&T Pays You to Switch iPhone Carriers

Are you still using T-Mobile, Sprint or Verizon? AT&T pays you to switch your iPhone carrier and subscribe to the Big Blue mobile operator in the U.S. How much can be get for such a decision? AT&T can pay you up to $650.

Does it sound attractive? AT&T switch deals for 2016 allow users buy one iPhone and get one free iPhone. It could be a great deal for customers who had plans to subscribe to this carrier anyways. How can you get your money for switching?

By the way, other companies are also offering money for switching to their network. Thus Verizon used this promotion idea not too long ago and Sprint was eager to pay up to $650 to users who decide to subscribe to the Now Network. T-Mobile is also offering various iPhone deals. AT&T couldn’t stay aside.

If you decide to subscribe to AT&T you can get the credit up to $650 when you hand over your T-Mobile, Sprint or Verizon iPhone to ATT network and purchase the new Apple smartphone through AT&T Next data plan [you can also wait for iPhone 7 release with new features, this should happen in 2016]. The carrier will also ask you to send the final previous network’s bill to ATT. This is what will bring you up to $650 to pay your early termination fees or previous installment plans.

You’ll get your money in the form of Visa prepaid card. Do AT&T switch deals sound good?

AT&T Buy One Get One Free iPhone 2016 Offer

There are many users who are subscribed to AT&T in the U.S. Some of them choose to SIM unlock AT&T iPhone to use with other networks and some enjoy staying with this mobile operator for years. Current and new customers can get T&T buy one get one free 2016 deal on iPhones. This is an interesting offer in the market.

The Big Blue network is trying to stand out among other American mobile companies. Its new BOGO deal is back and it’s interesting that existing subscribers can also get advantage of it. New users are also welcome to buy one iPhone get one free AT&T smartphone device.

You should sign up for AT&T if you are want to pick up an iPhone and get the second one at no cost. What are the caveats, you might wonder?

Firstly, you have to be a new or current AT&T consumer to be eligible for the BOGO deal. Secondly, you have to buy both iPhones from AT&T and choose Next installment plan [it is also possible to get AT&T unlimited data plan in 2016]. While your first handset can be an upgrade or new line, the second device has be only the new line and you should buy it through AT&T Next 24 offer.

You’ll have to pay tax on both devices. It is possible to get the offer starting at $70 per month (for the two devices) and get up to $650 spread out over 30 months bill credits within your three bill cycles. In other words, AT&T is willing to cover your charges (only up to $650 spread out for 30 months) within 3 billing cycles once you pay the tax up-front for your second iPhone.

The BOGO sounds attractive but all the complications can make getting the second free iPhone from AT&T pretty difficult.

iPhone 5se Sale to Start in Late March

All rumors about Apple 2016 products point to soon iPhone 5se sale start. Experts are sure that the Cupertino-base company is to unveil several new devices this spring. The upcoming March event will present the 4-inch iPhone model to public along with other gadgets.

The final iPhone 5se release should come after the public presentation which is rumored to take place on March 15th, 2016. Apple is expected to also announce the new iPad Air 3 on the same day. The sales would start the same week. It should be possible to buy iPhone 5se starting on March 18. Does it sound exciting?

Is the iPhone maker also planning to upgrade Apple Watch to 2 gen? The ‘fruit’ giant is said to announce some fresh bands for its smartwatch. Does it mean the Watch 2 is also coming in March or not?

iPhone 5se release and iPad Air 3 update will be different from iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s launch. Apple new iPhone release 2016 strategy has no pre-orders as it usually happens in the fall. The company would announce and start selling the new devices at once. There would be no release date rolls around, at least this shouldn’t happen this spring.

The 4-inch iPhone 5se could get some great features like upcoming iPhone 7. Customers wish this smaller handset to arrive with Apple Pay support, Touch ID option, improved A9 processor, Live Photos and enhanced Siri. Can the company present something like this to public? It’s hard to say right now. All the details will be known after public presentation.

The price on iPhone 5se is also kept in secret for now.

iPhone Verizon WiFi Calling Coming with iOS 9.3 Update

Right now Apple is testing the next iOS 9.3. This upcoming mobile platform should bring some interesting changes. For example, Apple is to unveil Night Shift mode that makes it easier to read on iPhone and iPad. The company is also offering Verizon WiFi calling iPhone support and finally the popular iOS 9 option will come to Verizon subscribers.

Developers and public beta testers are already exploring all iOS 9.3 beta features. iPhone Verizon WiFi calling is one of them. The third beta is pretty similar to the second beta yet it supports WiFi calling for Verizon network and fixes some bugs. Of course, the testing is not over yet. The Cupertino-based giant has a lot to do before the firmware becomes public.

iOS 9.3 WiFi calling Verizon launch will be a great addition to U.S. customers who are locked to this carrier [although some users preferred to SIM unlock Verizon iPhone 6 and 6s to enjoy the feature with other networks]. For example, AT&T and Sprint began supporting WiFi calls in fall 2015. T-Mobile was much faster as it started to offer WiFi calling on iPhone since June 2014.

Finally Verizon users will also be able to get a piece of pie and receive / make phone calls over WiFi when cellular signal is absent. This way you can stay in touch with your family and friends even when you are traveling to areas with poor mobile signal. No dropped calls, right?

Those users who are testing iOS 9.3 beta 3 and wish to turn on Verizon WiFi calling option can launch Settings – Phone and select WiFi Calling. You can toggle on the feature and click Enable to start testing this future option.

Error 53 iPhone Bricking Hits Apple with Class Action Lawsuit

Many iPhone users came across error 53 iPhone bricking because they had their phone repaired by companies that are not approved by Apple. The quick frustrations that filled out the web couldn’t get pass Apple and law firms.

Hearing about lawsuit Apple iPhone Bricked news is not surprising. A lot of people who purchased their iPhone were eager to sue the company because of the horrible error 53 they suddenly got. When the iPhone is bricked it no longer can be used as the phone. It is impossible to turn it on and restore. You really get a brick in your pocket but it is a pretty pricey brick.

The law company PCVA got Apple sued over error 53. The company decided ti file this lawsuit to help all the affected consumers to have their bricked smartphones fixed by Apple [users also experience issues with Apple Pay outage]. Of course, the ‘fruit’ giant is expected to provide the repair cost for free to all those who are affected by error 53.

It is curious that Apple explains the error 53 as security measure used to protect ‘fruit’ consumers. The law company believes security doesn’t stand behind this issue because a lot of iPhone users who repairs their device a while ago were able to use it without any problems until recently when error 53 suddenly surfaced and bricked the phone.

It’s true that there is no document that warns iPhone users about their gadget self-destructing itself one they update or download new software. Customers didn’t know that such damage could be done because clear explanations were absent.

Right now if you get the error code 53 you should know that your iPhone is completely dead. Unless Apple repairs it or replaces with a working smartphone. Would the Cupertino-based giant be forced to help users who are affected or not? What do you think?

How to Quickly Enable Low Power Mode on iPhone

It is possible to easily and quickly enable Low Power mode iOS 9 feature on Apple smartphone [read some latest iPhone 7 and 7 Plus rumors]. All iPhone users who are running iOS 9 can use this option. Using this mode you are able to lower down your gadget’s power consumption and extend battery life.

When you are using iPhone Low Power mode you automatically turn off all the options and features the program believes are not necessary right now. This model disables automatic downloads, reduces mail fetch, turns off background program refresh and other effects you don’t need right here. The result is nice. Your battery life can run for up to 3 hours longer.

How to Normally Enable Power Mode on iPhone

Step 1. Take the iPhone and launch Settings. This is the only place to bring all the changes to your handset.

Step 2. Open Battery menu.

Step 3. Select Low Power Mode feature.

Step 4. When the iOS 9 option is enabled your battery icon color will become yellow [when this mode is off this color is usually green or red]. Apple is bringing some other new and must-have features in iOS 9.3 which is currently being tested.

Step 5. Enjoy using the Phone with longer battery life.

How to Quickly Enable Power Mode on iPhone

Step 1. Users with ‘Hey Siri’ option being on can launch Siri and say ‘Enable Low Power Mode.’

Step 2. The task will be performed at once and you’ll enable the iOS 9 battery saving option without taking many steps. Isn’t it cool?

Someone Can Install Malicious Code on Your Mac through Vulnerability Apps

Do you know that someone could install malicious code on your computer? There are Mac apps vulnerable to hijacking, according to new report. This could be a big problem to all Apple fans who are using the third-party framework apps in their everyday life.

A lot of popular applications for the ‘fruit’ computer are build with the help of Sparkle. This third-party framework seems to lead to Mac vulnerability issues because a big number of tools created with its help are potentially vulnerable to hijacking. If hackers rely on man in the middle attacks they can access your Mac or install dangerous code on the computer.

Mac app hijack news worries many people. Since the Sparkle framework has the vulnerability in it any hack is possible if the attacker users the unencrypted HTTP channel to get information from the server.
WebKit and Sparkle can interact. The interaction can result in JavaScript execution. Thus hackers can perform their manipulations [potentially, of course] and inject dangerous codes in the communication betweek servers and users.

How many apps are affected? According to security expert Radek, most popular programs on Yosemite / El Capitan OS X platforms are potentially dangerous because they can be affected by the discovered vulnerability. By the way, iOS 9 iPhone users experience problems with Safari crash this year, so there are other issues with Apple products.

No one can tell you the exact number of affected apps but this list is believed to include such well-known titles as uTorrent, VLC Media Player, Camtasia and DuetDisplay. There are other programs that are affected by the vulnerability and you have to keep an eye on all Apple news regarding this issue. If you download only the apps offered by the Mac App Store you are lucky because all those tools are based on a different framework and are not affected.

iPhone 7 Processor Rumors Mention Main A-Series Chip Manufaturer

The number of iPhone 7 rumors is growing fast [should you buy iPhone 6s now or wait for iPhone 7 release]. Different sources mention various smartphone features and specs. All sources are anonymous and there are many ideas on what the next 2016 handset is to be like. What companies Apple is going to work with?

Each ‘fruit’ device becomes the flagship. Millions of customers from all over the world are willing to purchase the new generation smartphone. Apple is trying to introduce new features and improve the specs. The iPhone 7 processor, for example, could be manufactured by TSMC.

Most new lines of iPhone comes with a more powerful chip. It seems that Apple is to continue working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company [TSMC]. There were rumors in the past that Apple had plans to stop working with Samsung and switch to a different manufacturer.

The official iPhone 7 with new features release date is not confirmed. Apple will say nothing about this handset until the public presentation. Just like it was with previous iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models introduced in the fall, the ‘fruit’ giant is expected to unveil the new generation device in September or October.

Does TSMC really have exclusive deal with Apple to be the only manufacturer of the iPhone 7 processor or not? Does Samsung step away? Once again, we’ll know the answer only as summer ends. Right now we can pay more attention to the 4-inch iPhone 5se. Its release could be coming this spring along with Apple Watch 2, iPad Air 3 and other gadgets.

Is there any iDevice you are looking for?

AT&T iPhone or T-Mobile iPhone / Sprint iPhone Lease?

What U.S. network should you choose? iPhone owners get multiple opportunities still all carriers have pros and cons. For example T-Mobile iPhone lease has become more expensive. The similar situation is with Sprint leasing program.

If you happen to already own AT&T iPhone you can SIM unlock it using permanent unlocking service. This is safe to do and you can connect to all networks once you are free from your original mobile operator. This is the real freedom as you are the one to select the best service, most affordable plans and other things you like.

T Mobile lease iPhone price has silently been changed by the company. It is interesting that Sprint lease iPhone 6s program also gets the price hack. Users could be disappointed to learn this since the rates were revised without any notice.

If previously Sprint charged you $22 per month it would now ask for $26.39. T-Mobile used to charge $20 a month and would now ask you to pay $27. There were times when U.S. network T-Mobile let users lease the brand new iPhone 6s at $5 per month if you agreed to hand over your iPhone 6 [it’s worth to mention that iPhone 7 Plus is coming this year]. The same deal was even more attractive if you chose Sprint because you had to pay $1 monthly.

Such low prices couldn’t last forever. Analysts think that U.S. networks couldn’t afford such deals any longer. As for customers who are planning to lease a device now – they have to think twice. According to experts, if you pay $26.39 a month you’ll spend more within 12 months than if you buy the brand new smartphone at once. You’ll be at the break-even price at the 13-month for sure. No network will unlock your phone while you are on contract. SIM unlock will be your only choice.