March 2016 – Page 2 – Unlock Tools

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6s: Top Smartphone in 2016?

iPhone 6s is the most recent iPhone model offered by Apple although the company is expected to present new 4-inch iPhone see this spring. Samsung has just unveiled its new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge model and many users start to look at Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6s trying to figure out which gadget is the best smartphone in 2016. By the way, Verizon gives free data this year.

What is the handset millions of customers would prefer buying in early 2016? Surely, Apple is believed to present iPhone 7 later this year and millions of eyes will be following the company’s news. This would be one of the top handsets to buy for Christmas as it always happens with the ‘fruit’ updates. Right now the market can boast two famous devices so let’s compare iPhone 6s and Galaxy S7 by taking a look at the displays, design and other specs.

iPhone 6s vs Galaxy S7

While Apple’s iPhone is sold with 4.7-inch Retina HD screen and offers 1334×740 resolution [326 ppi] the newest Galaxy S7 has already won the Best Smartphone Display award. This smartphone got the 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen and boasts high 2560×1440 resolution [557 ppi].

The iPhone 6s reminds of iPhone 6 [Apple stopped selling older iPhone 5c and 4s] and Samsung improved its previous Galaxy S6 by updating the phone’s design. It offers metal frame, shiny bezel, glass back panel and other enhancements. Samsung really did a good job while working on its S7 version. Right now both iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S7 are the two best look handsets in the market.

The ‘fruit’ model got 2GB RAM and 1.85 GHz A9 processor from the Cupertino-based company. Samsung included the Exynos 8890 processor that comprises the 4 x 1.5GHz chips and 4 x 2.4 GHz ones. S7 tried to beat Apple and succeeded as this model outperforms the iPhone 6s based on benchmark scores.

Both phones arrive with great cameras and support low light shooting. The iPhone 6s styas with 1715 mAH battery and Galaxy S7 arrives with more powerful and bigger 3000 mAh battery.

You can buy iPhone 6s from Sprint, Verizon T-Mobile and get nice discounts right now. Samsung’s new model is currently priced at $670 – $790.

Apple Has Plans to Switch to Google Cloud?

There are news about Apple Google cloud switching. The famous Cupertino-based company that has recently presented new iPhone SE with 4-inch screen and 9.7-inch iPad Pro and has just updated iOS to version iOS 9.3 is believed to also switch its cloud platform.

According to experts, Apple is using Amazon Web Services at the moment. But they have heard and shared rumors about Apple to switch to Google cloud to meet its specific needs. Could anything change for ordinary iCloud users if Apple stops using Amazon service and starts working with Google cloud platform?

The report comes from several sources. If it’s true – Apple could be transferring from one service to the other one in the next several months. The whole process might require a year so these changes won’t take place immediately and won’t happen this spring.

All iCloud users can still use their accounts, back up iPhones and iPads and do everything else they were doing. Could Google company get any money because of this switch? There are believes that it won’t just like it did no money for Amazon.

Some sources mention that some data requests are routed through Google servers on Macs and these servers are located in Asia. In other words, users won’t notice any difference if Apple is working with Amazon or Google. Hopefully there would be less errors and outages in the future.

iPhone SE Release and Comparison with iPhone 5s

The iPhone 5s is becoming old. This gadget is getting an update while users see iPhone Se release. This new model is a curious release that is meant to replace the 2013 iPhone 5s handset. Would you like to learn more about iPhone SE features and specs?

Firstly, when you compare iPhone SE vs iPhone 5s you’ll notice how similar these two gadgets look. Secondly, you’ll pay attention at how many iPhone SE specs remind you of iPhone 6s. This is a great update that could be popular among customers who are not willing to pay nearly twice more for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

The long-awaited iPhone SE release is planned for March 30th. This is the date when you can purchase the model in your Apple store. Consumers who wish to pre-order the 4-inch device can do this starting on March 24th.

iPhone SE specs remind of both iPhone 5s and iPhone 6s [compare iPhone 6s and LG G5 model]. This LCD screen gadget comes with A9 processor [the iPhone 5s has A7 processor], support for 3D Touch [there is no such a feature on 5s], Live Photos [this is iPhone 6s unique spec] and other unique features older 5s version lacks.

It is possible to take panoramas with SE thanks for 63MP resolution, Retina Flash. The ‘fruit’ smartphone is more powerful and has longer battery life than the iPhone 6s. According to Apple, its spring update will be twice faster than iPhone 5s. This is a good reason for updating to SE version in March or April, isn’t it?

iPhone 5s has only 1GM RAM and SE arrives with 2GB RAM. Still while iPhone 5S had 32GB storage option – SE will arrive only with 16GB or 64GB storage versions. The SE model will get 150Mbps LTE connection compared to 100Mbps LTE in 5s.

You’ll soon see iPhone SE in space gray, silver, gold and rose gold colors on the store shelves.

Apple Releases iTunes 12.3.3 Update for Download

This week is a week of Apple updates. The company presented new iOS 9.3 with interesting features and offered iTunes 12.3.3 release. You can download this popular ‘fruit’ program for your Windows or Mac as the latest version supports iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro models.

You can download iTunes 12.3.3 right away. This is another update that also follows OS X El Capitan 10.11.4 launch, watchOS 2.2 update and tvOS 9.2 presentation. Yay, so many releases at the same time. You can even update all your gadgets and discover all the features for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod touch.

Once you download iTunes 12.3.3 versions you’ll be able to sync this program with the iPad Pro model or iPhone SE. Both models can be pre-ordered starting on March 24th. Stores will get both gadgets on March 30th.

iTunes doesn’t update Apple Music interface while there were such rumors. The popular company could present such changes with iTunes 12.4 release and this could happen in the end of March or in April.

All Mac users can get iTunes 12.3.3 through mac App Store. Isn’t it simple? Are you looking forward for the new Apple device updates? The company changed its regular iOS lineup update schedule presenting the two new models in spring. This was rumored but still came unexpected since there should be more gadgets presented in the fall.

Orange iPhone Users Could Use Orange Cash with Their Phone

French Orange network might offer some interesting Orange iPhone 6s deals in the future. The carrier notes that Apple could provide third-party programs the access to its ‘fruit’ smartphone NFC chip. Right now such access is impossible.

If Orange iPhone 6 / 6s users have this access available they would be already using Orange Cash. This is the mobile payment system offered by Orange carrier. As noted by the network’s CEO Stephanie Richard, the famous Cupertino-based company is ‘ready to integrate’ but it doesn’t say when exactly iPhone Orange Cash support is to come.

Currently the iPhone creator blocks all third-party services and applications from accessing the NFC chip. Thus all mobile payments except Apple Pay are not possible on the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s lineup in France and other countries across the globe.

Orange Cash iPhone app could support payment system as soon as Apple gives third-party services the access to the chip. Orange has over 100,000 users in France and all these people could start paying for purchases with their iPhone.

There are different mobile systems that iPhone owners might wanna use if Apple stops limiting them to Apple Pay only which is available in a small number of countries. Right now the ‘fruit’ payment system is available in the U.S., the UK, Canada, China and Australia.

By the way, if you are using iPhone Orange phone in France or other European country you can unlock it to use with any carrier you like. iPhone Orange SIM factory unlock supports all mobile operators from all over the world. This is a safe distant service that makes it possible to all users to choose their carriers, data plans and switch SIMs whenever you wish.

Apple Releases iOS 9.3 and Brings New Features to AT&T iPhone

Many AT&T iPhone users were waiting for iOS 9.3 update as much as Verizon owners who finally got WiFi Calling support this spring. AT&T subscribers are enjoying WiFi calls for a while but they were still happy to get new iOS 9.3 features and options.

Apple presented iOS 9.3 release in the end of March. A lot of users are now updating to this mobile operating system to see what changes are offered and explore all the interesting additions the Cupertino-based company has brought.

Main iOS 9.3 features include the great Night Shift mode. This is a great improvement that will be enjoyed by book worms who prefer reading messages and surfing the web on their mobile device. iPad users who update to iOS 9.3 public version will finally enjoy reading at any time of the day and night. Thanks to your iPhone / iPad clock and geolocation – the Night Shift option can shift the colors in your screen. It becomes easier on your eyes. Once you download the firmware on AT&T device head over to Control Center and turn on the option.

The long-awaited iOS 9.3 release allows protecting News and Notes with Touch ID / password. This is also cool as well as all the 3D Touch Quick Actions you can enjoy. They work with Apple stock programs including Settings and iTunes store.

If you decide to unlock AT&T iPhone via factory SIM unlock and switch to Verizon – you’ll be able to make WiFi callings as the latest upgrade brings WiFi Calling support to this network.

It is possible to install iOS 9.3 through OTA-update. To do this, go to Settings and select General menu. Choose Software Update option and wait till the device downloads the iOS 9.3 ipsw file for you and allows installation.

iPhone SE and iPhone 6s Specs and Features

While iPhone SE and iPhone 6s have much in common these are still two different iPhone models [the next iPhone 7 will arrive in the fall]. They have different size and specs. At the sametime some iPhone SE features remind of iPhone 6s.

Thus iPhone SE specs are very similar to what iPhone 6s offers. The two models have the same processor but their screens are of different size. Display resolution is also different. Besides, iPhone 6s and 6s Plus versions arrive with 3D Touch.

The new 2016 iPhone SE features have no 3D touch but they arrive with Touch ID. Still if you look closed at ‘se’ and ‘s’ smartphones you will notice that your Touch ID sensor is not exactly the same as on iPhone 6s. Apple offers only first gen sensor for cheaper SE model while the ‘s’ lineup arrives with the second generation option.

There are positive things about the more affordable version though. Thus iPhone SE has longer battery life compared to the iPhone 6s [it should be able to last for about 13 hours if you are using LTE or WiFi compared to 10-11 hours promised for ‘s’ models]. Apple promises this but customers will be able to test the handset’s battery only after March 30th. This is the official sales date and this is the date when you can start SIM unlocking iPhone SE just like any other AT&T iPhone or smartphone locked to a different carrier. You can pre-order your iPhone SE starting on March 24th but you won’t get it in hands until the end of the month.

The SE version has no Barometer, OIS and 128GB storage space. It features iSight camera similar to 6s phone and 1.2MP FaceTime camera. It also arrives with Live Photos support and should be offered at $399+ price. This is cheap for Apple models as you have to pay at least $649 for the iPhone 6S.

News on iPhone SE Release and Price in India

The next iPhone SE release date is nearly hear. Apple has officially presented the 4-inch model to public and the launch is planned for the end of the month and early April. For example, if you are looking for iPhone SE price in India – you should know that this smaller smartphone will appear on the shelves in April only while U.S. customers can pre-order it starting on March 24th.

So the iPhone Se launch in India is to take place in early April. How much would this model cost in this country? According to news and reports, Indian customers will be able to buy the latest and smaller handset for $600 and up [the iPhone 5c / 4S are no longer sold in India]. The 16GB version would cost at least Rs. 39,000. It is curious that at first Apple sent the press release and confirmed a lower price of Rs. 30,000 or $465. Later the company has corrected the press release. It assured that the phone would be more expensive in India. Local users will have to pay $200 over the price in the U.S.

In other words, don’t be too excited. iPhone SE price in India isn’t that attractive while users hoped the model would be more affordable. The emerging Indian market attracts Apple. The company is trying to get more consumers and bringing a 4-inch model to India and China is a good way to find new customers.

Of course, iOS phones are more expensive outside the U.S. still adding $200 on top of the U.S. cost is way too much. Don’t you think so?

WatchOS 2.2 Release Offered to iPhone Fans

Apple presents WatchOS 2.2 release withsome new features. Apple Watch users can install this operating system but only once they meet some requirements. For example, if you have Verizon iPhone running iOS 9.2 [or any other carrier model running older versions of mobile OS] you cannot install WatchOS 2.2.

The latest operating system for smartwatch is only available to users who have updated to iOS 9.3. WatchOS 2.2 update works only with the newest OS.

iPhone 4S and newer phone owners can download iOS 9.3 through OTA-update or using direct ipsw links. Only afterwards they can install watchOS 2.2. There were six betas of this firmware before it became available to public. iOS 9.3 got one more beta [seven total] before it was released to public.

What does watchOS 2.2 update offer? The main option allows users pairing more than one smartwatch with the iPhone. This is a cool addition as all your friends and family who have the Apple Watch will be able to use the same phone with all the devices.

New firmware also makes Maps program better. It adds Nearby search option. It also brings a new screen of actions. But you can enjoy all these enhancements only after running iOS 9.3 firmware on iPhone which is also the most recent update.

There are several spring releases brought by the ‘fruit’ company. Apple has updated software versions and brought two new gadgets. We’ll see iPad Pro with 9.7-inch screen and 4-inch iPhone SE on March 30th.

T-Mobile BingeOn List of Partners Gets YouTube and Other Popular Services

There were issues with YouTube videos streamed through BingeOn service on T-Mobile iPhones but this seems to be fixed by the companies. T Mobile Binge on list simply got a couple of new services along with YouTube.

What does it mean to ordinary subscribers? T Mobile Binge On Youtube and other services supported by this option allow users stream videos without having an impact on their speed-data monthly allowance. T-Mobile has the right to low the quality of video streams and this what the main reason why YouTube was unhappy with the service at first [when it wasn’t supported by Binge On].

The current T-Mobile Binge On list includes not only YouTube but also Red Bull TV, FilmOn.TV, Discovery GO. It also supports Google Play Movies. Fans of Baeble Music and KlowdTV would also be happy to discover that they can stream these videos without impacting monthly data allowance. Fans of Fox Business and ESNE should also smile as these two services are also on the list.

According to T-Mobile, it really works in partnership with Google and YouTube is official BingeOn partner. YouTube used to say that T-Mobile was downgrading its videos for all iPhone subscribers and now it agreed to become a part of BingeOn service and officially allows the carrier to optimize YouTube videos on mobile smartphones.

Still there are reports that some partners are allowed to ‘pot-out’ of optimizations made by BingeOn. Previously all videos streamed through this service were automatically optimized to 480p and YouTube didn’t like this. The company seemed to change its mind only once T Mobile agreed to allow providers exclude their videos from optimizations.

The iPhone carrier will add all the companies that don’t agree to optimize videos to a dedicated site.