February 2016 – Page 4

Big Apple India Retail Store Could Be Opened in 2017

Big Apple India retail is the dream of Cupertino-based giant. Local government doesn’t let the iPhone maker open its own retail stores in India even though iPhone is popular in this country. Now the regulators want the ‘fruit’ company to apply once again for the first retail store here.

Apple already applied for Apple retail store India however the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion also known as DIPP believes there were ‘gaps’ in that application. The Indian regulators ant to get more information on the company’s proposal.

According to reports, the idea of opening iPhone and iPad store in India is curious and can bring benefits to Apple however the initial proposal lacked information about the number of retail stores the copmany wants to open and the amount of investment planned.

Local laws make foreign companies pay around 30 percent of revenue to Indian government. This is what Apple really wishes to be made exempt from while it is still offering customers the ‘cutting-edge’ technology products.

Right now there is no Apple own stores in India because of the local laws. Still in 2015 the policy was relaxed and now single-brand retail companies can open their stores without pain. Apple hurried to submit its application and is now forced to fix all the ‘gaps’ in the document and re-apply.

There are millions of Indian consumers who are fans of the iPhone and other mobile devices sold by Apple. The company is offering nice discounts on its gadgets that are not popular across the world, including the iPhone 5c. It is also believed that the upcoming 4-inch iPhone 5se release is mostly aimed at Indian market where a lot of people wish to buy brand devices at lower prices.

Apple Pay Outage: Users Can’t Add Credit Cards

iphone 7iPhone users report February Apple Pay outage. This 2016 issue is another problem related to Apple products [here is how to fix Safari crash on iPhone iOS 9]. Apple Pay is a popular mobile payment service that is available in the U.S. and some other countries across the world. It seems that right now the outage affects only Visa cards.

For example, users who have MasterCard and American Express are able to add their new card on iPhone while customers with Visa cards assure they face the unpleasant Apple Pay can’t add card bug. It’s curious that Apple reflected the problem on its status page.

The company doesn’t always show the real outage on its page. Sometimes a big number of users report the same issue and Apple is silent [learn more about upcoming iPhone 7 features]. This time everything is different. The outage was noticed by the iPhone maker and Apple confirmed that it was a problem that lasted for several hours in a row.

The new Apple Pay outage doesn’t affect users who are paying via this service. You can still shop and pay for services and goods with your iPhone. You are just not able to add a new Visa card to your account. All previously added cards are working.

The Cupertino-based giant should fix the bug and it shouldn’t bother iPhone users for too long. When the company is aware and confirms the problem – it is working hard on providing the fix as soon as possible.

Have you noticed any outage in using Apple Pay service lately?

Error 53 iPhone 6 Biggest Apple Fiasco

A week ago many users learned what Apple error 53 was. Once their smartphone as bricked by the company because it was repaired by shops non approved by the Cupertino-based company. Since thousands of people suffer from the same issue, discussions around Apple’s error 53 are very hot along with iPhone 7 rumors this week.

Those users who repair their smartphones in Apple Store, official ‘fruit’ Service Center and Authorized Service Provider are ok and they get no error 53 on iPhone 6 and other models. But those customers who chose to replace a broken Home button or other part in random repair shop are now faced with a huge disappointment. Their device is not working and has become a ‘brick.’

Error 53 iPhone 6 and 6 Plus issue occurs because the Home button contains Touch ID sensor. Your iOS 9 firmware can check if this sensor matches all other components used in the handset and if the match fails you get the error 53 message that states your iPhone cannot be restored because an unknown error occurred.

The components don’t match if you repair the phone in an unauthorized repair shop. Only original Apple components can be used for iPhone 6 and newer smartphone models repair [find out how popular iPhone 6s is these days]. Otherwise you can get the error 53 bug and lose your smartphone.

Apple is aware about error 53 and the problem faced by thousands of customers. The company states that the checks performed by iOS 9 are really important because they offer additional protection to users. Finding a mismatch results in unpleasant issue.

All users who come across Apple error 53 are advised to contact official Apple Support help. It’s currently unclear if the company has plans to replace the fraudulent Touch ID sensor in broken devices to help users get their iPhone back. What do you think about this issue?

Apple Error 53 on iPhone 6 Could Lead to New Lawsuit

There are many Apple iPhone error codes. Users are not pleased when they see Apple error 53 or other problems. Lawyers think that Apple could face a new class-action lawsuit because of the errors with its smartphones [for example, users report Safari crashing on iOS 9 iPhone]. What is error 53 iPhone 6 about?

This problem usually occurs to people who are replacing their iPhone parts with inauthentic pieces. Users who have repaired the smartphone with parts that are not original [they are not approved by the Cupertino-based company] face error 53. This error is a big problem because it locks the handset completely.

Being not able to use your iPhone is the result of error 53 Apple iPhone 6 code. The ‘fruit’ company is aware of the problem. It assures that this is related to security. Modern iPhones that have Touch ID sensor require special parts and if you replace the original pieces with something inauthentic you might not be able to use your handset at all.

The official report mentions the importance of using only authentic parts that are approved by Apple. Once paired with your Touch ID sensor [it should be improved on the next iPhone 7 model] – everything will work correctly and stay secured. If one of the pieces is a fake one – the iPhone will receive the error message and could become locked.

Some experts believe that the fact that Apple can disable iPhones is an offense. One law firm based in Seattle is sure that error 53 can potentially be viewed as offense under the Criminal Damage Act.

Could Apple be accused of violating customer laws? Can the error 53 be the real problem for the ‘fruit’ company?

How to Increase iPhone Battery Life on iPhone 6

Who doesn’t want to improve iPhone battery life iOS 9 with simple steps? There are many users who have problems with the iPhone 6 battery percentage being stuck but we are talking about a different thing right now. It is possible to increase the battery life by about 15 percent. How can this be achieved?

If you are a fan of all popular iOS 9 apps for iPhone and iPad you might be running Facebook. This official program is used by millions of users from all over the world. Still it also drains your battery life pretty fast. Some experts think that once you uninstall Facebook on iOS 9 you’ll be able to get more out of your battery.

So here is how to save battery on iPhone 6. Uninstall the social network application and you’ll get up to 15 percent to your battery life at once. This might sound ridiculous still there are facts that promise better battery experience on the ‘fruit’ smartphone. You’ll be still able to use Facebook through Safari browser.

This might not be the simplest way on how to increase iPhone battery life because it’s so hard to delete something you are using every day. Users who are ok with raining battery issues once in a while on iPhone 6 can continue using any apps and programs on their device. Still those of you who can communicate with family and friends via internet it might be a better solution to uninstall additional applications that are draining your battery life pretty fast.

Saving 15 percent of battery could be a great improvement on iDevice. Firstly, your battery should get more life. Secondly, you’ll free about 500MB of space on the handset.

iPhone 7 Dual Lens Camera Samples Tested by Apple

There are many rumors about dual camera for iPhone 7. Apple is believed to bring the new camera system to its upcoming iPhone 7 Plus. The expected release date for the next generation smartphone from this well-known company is sometime in the fall 2016. So what different sources mention already?

Reports state that Apple received first samples of iPhone 7 dual lens camera and would start testing it. The new technology was provided by the company’s suppliers located in China, Taiwan and Japan. Rumors mention Largan Technology as one of the lens maker that sent its samples to the Cupertino-based giant for testing.

This is not the first rumor about the updated iOS camera. Multiple posts mention the new dual-lens camera setup for the iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 7. At the same time, the company is believed to also unveil iPhone 6c, iPhone 5se or other 4-inch smartphone this spring [find out how thick iPhone 7 could be]. Would Apple really present three handsets in 2016?

If Apple really plans to adopt the dual-lens cameras for iPhones it would eventually bring this features, either in 2016 or later on. The company has become very popular in different countries across the world. Apple brand is recognized globally and a lot of customers dream about owing the iPhone 7 with cool changes or other ‘fruit’ device.

The company is offering innovative options and features every year and keeps customers interested in upgrading to the next generation model as soon as it becomes public. If only iPhone 7 Plus gets the dual camera option, the iPhone 7 would have to get the single lens solution just like all current ‘fruit’ handsets.

Most Common iPhone Size Used by Two-Third of iPhone Owners

What is the most popular iPhone size? You know that Apple offers older4-inch models and newer iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with a bigger display. What satisfies customers in 2016? There is an interesting report gathered by Mixpanel. It suggest that not too many users are still happy with their 4-inch smartphone.

While about one-third of all ‘fruit’ users are still owning the 4-inch model, two-third of people who love Apple gadgets prefer bigger screens. Thus the most common iPhone size in 2016 is the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s. About 19% of users favor iPhone 5s and only less than 8% are using iPhone 5 and 6% are owning iPhone 5c.

This data is pretty curious, especially when there are so many rumors about the 4-inch iPhone release in 2016. Would users be happy to upgrade to a smaller screen smartphone after they purchased bigger iPhone 6 / 6s line?

Apple surely knows that about 30% of customers using smaller display phones. Would it aim at these people while presented the new 4-inch iPhone 5se this spring? Could 60% of users with bigger screen models choose to buy smaller handsets or would they wait for bigger iPhone 7 release in the fall 2016?

There are many questions that aren’t answers. There is also no confirmation from Apple regarding smaller and bigger iPhone launch this year. The iPhone 6s is pretty popular among users as over 35% of people have already upgraded to this most recent handset model.

What iPhone size is most popular and common to you?

3D Touch Display iPhone to Be Improved by Apple

iPhone features Apple is improving its 3D Touch display technology and is believed to bring new pressure-sensitive Touch ID to iPad and iPhone 7 in the future. There is information about a new Apple patent. This document hints to the pressure-sensitive technology for Touch ID keys. Such upgrade should be offered to both iPhone and iPad if the famous ‘fruit’ giant introduces it to public.

The current 3D Touch display iPhone 6s feature serves multiple purposes at once. This awesome technology can make iPhone unlock much easier. There is no need to enter your passcodes since you can use your fingerprint to unlock the phone. When you click, double- or triple-click you can get to iPhone multitasking, home screen and use other options. This way the whole experience becomes more interesting and much simpler.

Once improved by Apple, Touch ID for iPad and iPhone could be even better. Light and deeper presses can be used for many different tasks and allow you using more functions. Fast access to camera app, simple flashlight activation, quick launch of your beloved applications – these are just some simple tasks you can perform without any difficulties.

If the home button becomes pressure-sensitive – Apple can offer more gestures and features for all 3D Touch supported iDevices [Apple vs Samsung battle is always hot for customers]. This is the future of mobile gadgets and the famous Cupertino-based giant could bethe first one to introduce the innovative technology to both handsets and tablets.

The new patent only gives us an idea of what Apple can do in the future. The company doesn’t clearly describe how it is planning to use this technology.

Can I Trade-In Broken iPhone in 2016?

Can I trade in broken iPhone? Some users might have problems with their smartphone and wish to upgrade to a newer handset by trading in their old one with broken details. It seems that Apple is planning to launch such a program in its retail stores [right now the company is believed to be working on the cheaper 4-inch iPhone model to release in 2016] and give a chance to millions of users exchange the damaged device to a newer one.

The report claims Apple has plans to expand its popular programs in the U.S. The company is said to offer trade in options for handsets with damaged buttons, displays and cameras. It can also let retail store employees help customers to install screen protectors on the iPhone. Would it be using the automatic installation machines or not? You might have heard that Apple is starting such a practice in Japan where users can pay for perfect screen protector installation in 2016.

The future trade in broken iPhone program can be a great deals to many of customers. Current program only allows you trading in an old iPhone towards the purchase of a newer one if everything is in working condition with it. You cannot exchange the broken smartphone, for example. The updated iPhone trade in program should be rolling out in February and it is believed to support broken iPhone 6, 6 Plus and older 5s.

How much would Apple pay for a broken iPhone? You might be able to get up to $50 for the old iPhone 5s, $200 for the iPhone 6 and $250 for the iPhone 6 Plus model. Regarding installation machines, Apple is to to install them in retail stores starting next week. The company is working with Belkin on this project.

Facebook Messenger Tricks iPhone Hidden Chess Gameplay

Did you know about Facebook Messengers tricks iPhone you can find and use? If you are running iOS 9 you can play chess game that is hidden inside of this application [also learn about next iPhone 7 Plus features]. Popular Apple smartphone can let you chat with friends and also discover some nice secrets. Isn’t it cute?

The little secret you can get is a simple command you have to learn about. There is no need to install any additional programs or tools. This should work on AT&T iPhone 6s and other models as well as the iPad. You’ll need to be connected to the Internet because the secret built-in chess game is used in your browser.

Users who are locked to AT&T network but wish to use T-Mobile or other carriers with their smartphone can perform SIM AT&T iPhone 6s unlock. This is permanent option that results in your ability to connect to all networks from all over the world by changing the SIM cards. It supports all versions of iOS and all iPhone models. You can be still be on contract and become unlocked.

Here is how to play the Facebook Messenger hidden game when you are bored or have some free time. Enter @fbchess play plus name of the person you would like to play with [for example, the command will look like @fbchess play Kris]. If you don’t enter one name you’ll be starting a group conversation.

Your friend will make the first move. Colors are chosen at random. Enter @fbchess command followed by letter + position [to select and move pieces]. This command would look like @fbchess Pd6 [use K for King, P for Pawn, Q for Queen, N for Knight, B for Bishop and R for Rook].

If you wish to get all available commands you can use @fbchess help option. That’s it. You can now play chess on iOS 9 AT&T iPhone 6s and other other iPad, iPhone with Facebook Messenger application installed on it.