Experts See No Difference in Apple A9 Chip from Samsung and TSMC

Are there any real difference in Apple A9 chip speed and specs? You know that the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus get different processors. Some are manufactured by Samsung. Others are manufactured by TSMC. As experts note, there are no major differences but Apple assures that the difference exists.

This year’s iPhone A9 processor can arrive from any of the two companies mentioned above. Learn how you can distinguish between the two A9 chip manufacturers using the simple instruction.

Apple iPhone 6s A9 Chip Processor Difference

Some users believe there is significant differences between the two processors. One chip is smaller than the other and this is what troubles the minds of potential customers. It is true that the TSMC processor is a big bigger than the chip made by Samsung.

Users started to think that the chip created by TSMC outperforms the one manufactured by Samsung affecting the battery life mainly. There were different tests that make it clear that the iPhone 6s or 6s Plus gets up to 2 hours of battery life additionally if it has the TSMC processor.

According to Consumer Reports, there is no major difference between the two chips. They compared the two smartphones with A9 processors from Samsung and TSMC and the same settings and assure that there is no difference between the battery life and thus users have nothing to worry about when they are choosing their ‘s’ handset.

Apple also states that the difference is not noticeable, only reaching about 2-3 percent and thus it doesn’t affect the end users if they are doing normal things on their gadget. Do you also believe that it doesn’t matter what company produced your iPhone 6s processor?

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Sold Out in South Korea in Just 5 Minutes

The upcoming iPhone 6s South Korea release date only warms up the high demand for the new gadget by local customers. This country set up its own record on how quick iPhone 6s sold out can be expected. Consumers were so willing to purchase the new generation Apple handsets that they pre-ordered all available devices in half an hour.

iPhone 6s Pre Order Release Date South Korea

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus sold out phenomenon is impressive. While the release of iPhone 6s in India turned out to be unenthusiastic – the situation is completely opposite in South Korea when the new-gen smartphones haven’t officially arrived yet. They were only available for pre-orders and sold out in 5-30 minutes.

As reports state, one local iPhone 6s South Korea KT carrier received ten thousand pre-orders within the first minute! The KT network had to close down its pre-orders within 10 minutes from the moment they went live becaused the company received 50,000 pre-orders from consumers. Another company, LG Uplus, was forced to stop taking pre-orders within 5 minutes due to extremely high demand from users. This firm however doesn’t share the exact number of orders it received.

Another mobile operator SK Telecom left pre-orders live for 30 minutes. It doesn’t report the number of orders taken within half an hour but experts think the number could reach 50,000 just like with KT carrier.

It is worth to note that consumers were aware of the pre-order date and waiting impatiently for it. The original kickoff of iPhone 6s pre-orders in South Korea was planned for the past week however it was delayed. The results are still overwhelming. Users who didn’t get a chance to pre-order their smartphone will be able to buy it officially on October 23rd.

Sprint Unlimited Data Throttle Officially Announced by iPhone Carrier

Does Sprint throttle data users just like AT&T iPhone carrier does to its unlimited data subscribers? The official changes announced by the U.S. mobile operator state that the Sprint throttling has also begun. Those iPhone owners who are locked to Sprint and subscribed to its unlimited data plan will notice slow speeds in congested areas.

It might be better to factory unlock Sprint iPhone 5, 6, 6s or other model you have if you are using unlimited data plan and don’t want to be throttled by your network. The new policy is out since October 16th so you have to be attentive with how much data you consume even if your plan is officially unlimited.

Sprint iPhone Unlimited Data Throttle

Sprint unlimited data throttle means that all unlimited plans in the United States are actually limited. Subscribers are forced to change their data plan or network and keep an eye on the data they use per month. You can surely reduce your data usage on iOS 9 iPhone using our guide however this method will not guarantee that Sprint will nto throttle you when you are in its congested area.

You can read the Quality of Service policy. According to this document, Sprint is planning to slow speeds for users who get over 23GB of data while being on unlimited plan. Similar steps are taken by AT&T and T-Mobile so Sprint is not the only network in the U.S. that doesn’t fully offer the unlimited plans to iPhone subscribers.

Have you ever been throttled by your carrier? It is worth to note that the new Sprint throttling policy will affect only new subscribers and those users who upgrade the iPhone and choose to stay with their unlimited plan.

iPhone 6s or Galaxy S6? Which Smartphone Is Best to Buy?

As soon as Apple released its new lineup of smartphones users got a new question ‘iPhone 6s or Galaxy S6’ – which model is better to purchase? If you haven’t upgraded your phone this year you might really want to first compare the two gadgets as they both have some pros and cons.

Why iPhone 6s vs Samsung S6 [also compare the Samsung and TSMC A9 chip used in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus lineup]? Well, firstly the iPhone 6s is the most recent Apple device with tons of new features and cool options. Secondly, Galaxy S6 is Samsung’s flagship smartphone at the moment. It is fair to compare them both when you are making your choice.

iPhone 6s vs Galaxy S6 Compare

iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6

While Apple didn’t change the design of its new iPhone models, Samsung did big job while creating its S6 smartphones. The company chose to work with metal frame, back panel made of glass and went away from cheap plastic parts. When you look at the iPhone 6s you see the same iPhone 6 design but Apple added the new color option for its ‘s’ handsets: rose gold.

When you compare the specs of iPhone 6s and Galaxy S6 you can see that both gadgets allow recording 4K videos. Samsung added the 16 megapixel camera and Apple decided to go with the 12 megapixel camera and bigger aperture. Thus the iPhone 6s allows taking better low-light images and use optical image stabilization. The iOS devise definitely wins over Android in terms of camera features. Besides, you can enjoy taking Live Photos on iPhone 6s and this option isn’t available on other smartphones right now.

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6s

Apple offers 3D Touch feature and 4.7-inch screen with 1334 x 740 resolution while Samsung offers the 5.1-inch display with 2560 x 1440 resolution.

The 6s smartphone gets the newest 1.85 GHz A9 processor and 2GB RAM. S6 device gets the Samsung’s chip with 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57. Once again, the new 2015 Apple iPhone 6s is performing better than Samsung Galaxy S6, according to benchmark tests. While iPhone scores 2488, the S6 models gets only the score of 1213.

iPhone 6s vs Galaxy S6

The iPhone has smaller battery capacity compared to Galaxy device. Apple released the 1715 mAH battery for iPhone 6s and Samsung launched the 2550 mAH battery for Galaxy S6. At the same time, it looks like users are not that happy with their Galaxy battery life time.

The Galaxy model costs less than iPhone and you get enjoy more storage space for your money if you choose S6 over 6s. Still if you wish to get 3D Touch, better performance, Live Photos you should better get the iPhone 6s.

WiFi Assist iPhone iOS 9 Feature Not Working [Reasons]

Sometimes you get spotty WiFi connection and need something that is more reliable [AT&T is bringing support for iOS 9 WiFi calls]. If you update to the most recent mobile firmware offered by Apple you can get iOS 9 WiFi Assist feature that is exactly what you need to get reliable Internet connection.

The new option is very curious. All users know that it makes connections more reliable however this cool WiFi iOS 9 setting is firstly not available to all iPhone owners and secondly has other facts you must hear about.

iOS 9 WiFi Assist Not Working Fix Guide Reasons

WiFi Assist iPhone iOS 9 Secrets and Tips

* Updated to iOS 9 but have no WiFi Assist?

Unfortunately Apple made its new feature available on particular models only. Even if you upgrade to iOS 9.0.1, new iOS 9.0.2 or download iOS 9 direct ipsw file – you have no guarantee that the cool option would work for you. Apple restricted the models that can get this addition. Thus, iPhone 4s users are out of luck. Customers who have the original iPad mini, iPad 2 or iPad 3 will also find WiFi Assist not working on their devices.

* WiFi Assist is supported by my iPhone but doesn’t work

You might be using third-party applications and Apple restricts third-party programs support for its WiFi Assist option. This happens to avoid large amounts of data used by you. The company is trying to protect users from huge data bills. If you are using file downloaders, video streaming or music programs you might notice that your iOS 9 feature stops working.

* Why iOS WiFi Assist stops working in the background?

Apple made sure you cannot run its new iOS 9 feature in the background. It works only with foreground programs. If you are trying to download something in the background the option will stop working.

* No WiFi Assist while roaming?

Apple made sure its users who are traveling abroad do not get expensive data bills because of the WiFi Assist iOS 9 feature. This option becomes not available when you are using data roaming service.

We hope that this information is useful to iOS 9 users.

Compare Samsung and TSMC A9 Chip Performance on iPhone 6s / 6s Plus

Have you already purchased the new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus? It is possible to easily identify your A9 processor manufacture (Samsung or TSMC) using a simple guide we shared earlier. Once you know the company that manufactured your chip you can also compare Samsung and TSMC A9 chip to learn which one is faster and better.

A9 processor performance tsmc and samsung iphone 6s

Firstly, let’s not that the two processors are different from each other. They are available in two different sizes [here are more iPhone 6s specs]. The A9 chip comparison shows that Samsung creates smaller chips than processors manufactured by TSMC company. In other words, your iPhone 6s has either smaller A9 chip by Samsung or bigger A9 processor by TSMC.

Secondly, A9 chip Samsung vs TSMC comparison shows that it is hard to predict which chip size your iPhone model gets as both iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus arrive with TSMC or Samsung parts.

It looks like the size of the chip doesn’t affect the gadget’s performance that much. However there is a huge difference in the two products. According to reports and tests, the A9 processor can influence your battery performance and life.

TSMC vs Samsung A9 Processor

Users who performed benchmarks of iPhone 6s / 6s Plus found one interesting detail. The phones that get TSMC bigger chip also getmore battery life. The tests show that Samsung A9 chip causes the battery life last up to two hours less than the same models that get TSMC A9 model.

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Customers who are only looking for the ‘s’ Apple smartphone might want to purchase the version with the chip that extends the battery life by up to two hours. The tests were performed by different users and it is curious that such a huge difference exists.

When you come to the Apple Store to get the new phone you might want to try and figure out the A9 manufacturer before you make your purchase.

New Apple Store in India to Open in Mumbai and Bengaluru

The number of Apple Stores in India will grow this fall. The famous iOS giant is planning to open six more locations so that Indian customers can purchase the older iPhone 6, 6 Plus and most recent iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in India through retail stores.

Local users are searching for India Apple Store where to buy the highly demanded iPhones. It is possible to order old and new ‘fruit’ smartphones online however some consumers prefer visiting the physical store and purchase gadgets this way.

Apple Stores in India new Locations List

Apple Stores in Mumbai list will get new locations in Oberoi Mall, Malad, Ghatkopar, Juhu and Phoenix Mall. Customers from Bengaluru will be able to buy Apple devices and accessories in Jayanagar. All these stores should open in October and November 2015 [meanwhile a lot of iOS 8 apps get lower price in India, lower than $1].

The new iPhone stores in India will be opened inside some local stores. Apple and Croma have become partners. The iDevices will be sold in locations already used by the leading Indian retail network.

Right now there is no Apple-owned retail store in India because of local laws that don’t allow Apple or any other major company to open their own retail stores here. The iPhone 6 and all other iPhones can be purchased from a big chain or retail stores and online. The new stores should get the global design of other Apple Stores opened across the world. The famous Cupertino-based giant will train sales staff that will be working in the new locations and sell a big variety of Apple products.

In 2014 and 2015 Apple is expanding its retail presence in China and India. The company continues to open up new stores. Indians who wish to purchase the most recent iPhone 6s and discover all the new specs and features offered by the iPhone 6s lineup will be able to get these models starting on October 16th. This is the official 6s and 6s Plus launch date in India.

Does AT&T iPhone Support WiFi Calling Feature on iOS 9?

It’s not a secret that many AT&T iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus subscribers purchased this new Apple device from this particular carrier because it promised soon AT&T WiFi calling launch date [learn how you can decrease your data usage on iPhone 6s]. The Cupertino-based giant updated its iOS 9 platform however AT&T is still not supporting the feature.

While other companies, including Sprint and T-Mobile iPhone carriers, already offer the support for WiFi Calling, AT&T WiFi calling release has been postponed. At first, the mobile operator reported that it wouldn’t launch the service unless the FCC regulator confirms everything is within the law. Well, the FCC approved the option however AT&T hasn’t schedule the launch date yet.

WiFi Calling iPhone 6s iOS 9 Feature

Does AT&T iPhone support WiFi calling on iOS 9? No, it does not and it doesn’t say when it is planning to rollout this option in the United States. The regulations related to the FCC are now settled down but users still cannot access the option.

It is worth to mention that AT&T also blasted both Sprint and T-Mobile for not offering TTY feature along with WiFi Calling and such rules are set by the FCC. If you wish to use both cellular and WiFi calling on your iPhone 6s you might even want to unlock AT&T iPhone on iOS 9 and switch to a different network that is supporting this option.

Since you can install iOS 9 firmware on your AT&T iPhone or Apple handset locked to other U.S. carrier – you might also want to use all the iOS 9 options and features right away. This isn’t always possible due to different issues with carriers and other things. If you are using a different carrier that supports the WiFi calls you might have already tested this option. How does it work? Do you like it when your phone is always connected even when your cellular signal is poor or absent for any reasons?

Apple Watch Brazil Launch Planned for Mid October

If you are looking for the Apple Watch Brazil release date, get prepared. The popular Apple smartwatch is coming to this country in October. September was the month of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in the U.S., Canada and other countries. The famous ‘fruit’ giant is planning to unveil its new generation iPhone in India and other countries this October and Apple Watch is coming to Brazil.

Besides, the reports mention that customers would be able to buy Apple Watch in Brazil and Colombia as soon as on October 16th. This is the official release date of the iWatch in both countries. The gadgets should appear on the loca Apple sites in the middle of the month.

Apple Watch Brazil Launch Date

Apple Watch Brazil Price

Users who live in Brazil and are planning to get the watch from the Cupertino-based company would probably like to know the pricing policy. The basic 38mm Sport model will be offered at over $730. The price should start at 2.899,00 reals. The company will soon update the Colombian site to reveal the cost of its Watch.

Earlier this month the well-known iPhone maker is planning to release its Apple Watch first generation models in a number of countries. Customers from Poland, Belgium, Norway, Finland and Luxembourg will get a chance to purchase this device in their local stores.

The Watch was officially unveiled in spring 2015. Apple offers several versions of its smartwatches. Sport model is the most affordable. The most expensive gadgets reach the price of $10,000 and more.

It is curious that in just half a year Apple made its Watch available in the most popular U.S. retail stores and is now coming to international markets.

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How to Turn Live Photos on iPhone 6s Into Still Images

A lot of users have already got the most recent smartphone from Apple. The company offered iPhone 6s release [have you tried to identify your iPhone 6s A9 chip?] on September 25th and if you have also purchased this new generation device – learn about iPhone 6s Live Photos feature that makes it possible to create still images from your live photographs.

It is pretty fun to capture still image with iPhone Live Photos [it is also possible to simply disable Live Photos feature on iPhone 6s] however not everyone understands how exactly this works. When you take a Live picture your camera records for 3 seconds and the image can be animated as a result. If you would like to turn this .MOV file into a still picture you are able to do so. We have a short guide that should be helpful.

iPhone 6s Live Photos Turn to Still Image

How to Turn Live Photos into Still Images on iPhone 6s

Step 1. Launch your Photos program on the iPhone 6s.

Step 2. Click on the Live Photo. Choose the photograph that you wish to turn into a normal image. Please keep in mind that you are able to switch between live and still images at anytime. These fun options work great as well as other impressive iOS 9 features Apple introduced this fall.

Step 3. You should now click on Edit option.

Step 4. There is an icon of ringed circles you want to use. It turns blue each time you make Live Photo active. When you click on this icon its color will change to gray and this means you have successfully turned your live image into a regular one.

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Step 5. Remember to press on Done option to confirm the changes on the iPhone 6s [Apple hopes to set up a new sales record by selling its ‘s’ lineup of handsets this year].

Step 6. The still image will be saved to Photos and you can share it with your friends just like with live photographs.

Hopefully you enjoyed learning how to convert any live photo taken with iPhone 6s or 6s Plus into the regular still photograph.