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AT&T BOGO iPhone Offer for 2016 Customers

It is now time to get AT&T BOGO iPhone offer. Users who have plans to own two new Apple iPhones and wish to get the attractive deal can now buy two smartphones with one free model. The deal supports new customers along with existing subscribers.

The 2016 AT&T BOGO iPhone deal can be used only if you agree to AT&T Next with particular data plan. Your first iPhone can be an upgrade or new line however the second free iPhone has to be a new line only and you should buy it through Next 24 option.

You’ll have to pay tax on both phones. You can only choose devices from the same manufacturer. For example you cannot buy iPhone and Samsung through this deal. The U.S. carrier is offering up to $650 in bill credits you will receive within the next 30 months. This sum will be spread out over your monthly payments.

AT&T is not the only network that offers BOGO deals. T-Mobile announced similar BOGO deal a while ago. Sprint and Verizon don’t give you a chance to buy iPhone and get the second one for free right now but these two carriers might also offer something similar soon. Or they could stay aside and think of a different promotion that could attract users in 2016.

What do you think about the deal? Is it a nice offer when you buy one and get the second phone with a huge discount?

Galaxy S7 Compared to iPhone: Samsung Offers Less Details Than Apple

Samsung presented its new Galaxy S7 specs. The smartphone lineup gets two new models in early 2016. Users will be offered to buy Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge starting in March. Apple is also planning to unveil the new smaller 4-inch iPhone 5se and bigger iPhone 7 according to rumors however customers prefer comparing Galaxy S7 to Apple iPhone 6s version.

Apple and Samsung are two rival companies. They both believe that they are borrowing each other’s design and ideas. Some experts think that Galaxy S7 compared to iPhone [AT&T is already testing 5G network] still lacks attention to detail in its design. While the company managed to create one of the best phones among all Samsung smartphones ever released it is still has to learn from Apple before it is on par with the ‘fruit’ giant.

If Apple thinks carefully about each detail and finds right places for all the ports to line up beautifully and even perfectly, Samsung simply adds all the connectivity and charging ports where they fit it its 2016 Galaxy S7 smartphones. This is one of the big differences between Apple and Samsung.

Many customers don’t pay attention at details and love Galaxy S7 specs [expandable storage, wireless charging, Quad HD display, 3D Touch and other options] and new models. Not all users enjoy getting the phone where you cannot add extra storage space. It’s also easier to customize Android phones. Apple pays much attention to iOS security and only jailbreaking can let iPhone users to install interesting tweaks and update everything in their smartphone [it is legal to unlock AT&T iPhone to use it with any SIM card]. Still not all versions of Apple mobile firmware are jailbreakable. For example, Pangu tool can only jailbreak iOS 9 – 9.0.2 and is useless when it comes to iOS 9.1 or 9.2 or 9.2.1 platform versions.

Samsung will always find users who prefer getting Galaxy S7 over iPhone 6s. Apple also has millions of fans across the world who wish to own only the iPhone.

iPhone 5se Processor Rumors: Next Apple A9 Chip

Apple doesn’t share information about iPhone 5se processor. Users and experts believe the company would offer A9 series chips for this smartphone. It is also believed that the Cupertino-based company will unveil the update pretty soon [be aware of iPhone 2016 brick reasons]. Apple will have an even in early March where it should announce iPhone 5se and iPhone A9 chip specs.

While we now know some 4 inch iPhone specs we should also add that iPad Air 3 could get the A9X processor. This tablet was rumored to be released in 2015 however Apple introduced iPad Pro model instead. The situation should change in 2016 when the ‘fruit’ giant should unveil several new devices in spring and fall.

The iPhone 5se chipset and iPad Air 3 processor should belong to A9 series. Nothing is confirmed officially yet. No public comments are shared. Only rumors continue to surface while millions of customers are preparing for the big launch. Since the iPhone is smaller compared to the next iPhone 7 or iPad Air device it would get A9 processor and the bigger device would arrive with more powerful A9X chipset.

The tablet 2016 model could also get 4GB RAM, Smart Connector and 4 stereo speakers and remind of current iPad Pro. The iPhone 5se could arrive with A8 or A9 chip as both model are mentioned in rumors.

If users truly get the A9 chip the smartphone in March their new phone won’t be outdated once the next iPhone 7 / 7 Plus are revealed. These bigger phones should arrive sometime in September or October.

iPhone 7 Stereo Speakers and Dual Lens Camera Rumors

What interesting features and specs do iPhone 7 rumors mention? So many users who are still using iPhone 5c and similar smartphones can’t wait for an affordable and powerful Apple handset release and millions of others who have iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6s can’t wait for the powerful and exclusive iPhone 7. The upcoming iPhone 7 model should get more options than the 5se version and this is what attracts many potential consumers.

There are reports about possible iPhone 7 stereo speakers update. Apple is reportedly working with different partners and booking production capacity to produce stereo speakers and other features for its next smartphone upgrade.

We’ve already heard about iPhone 7 dual lens camera option and now there are reports about this gadget getting stereo speakers as well. Apple has about half a year to produce and manufacture the device. It sounds like enough time and still the ‘fruit’ giant has to work with all backend and foundries to get everything ready for public iPhone 7 and 7 Plus release.

The ‘fruit’ smartphone creator could work with numerous companies. The latest reports mention Analog Devices, Cirrus Logic among Apple’s main suppliers for 2016. These firms could supply the company with dual-lens camera components. They could also work on producing speakers for the phone.

It would be interesting if Apple offers stereo speakers in its next iPhone lineup. Would this phone be water resistant or not? Could it get A10 chip or would arrive with A9 or A9X processor? These questions have yet to be officially answered by Apple. Are you excited about iPhone 7 or would you rather buy cheaper iPhone 5se as soon as it is released in March?

How to Fix Startup Disk Full Error on Mac

Is your Mac startup disk full? You might get this warning on your computer [there are malicious apps for Mac you have to be aware of]. It’s possible to fix the issue and free some storage space. Sooner or later you will face the message about your disk being nearly full so the guide below can be handy.

You can surely try to delete large file you don’t use. But how can you find such files? Is there a way how to free space without losing any important data you have?

How to Fix Startup Disk Full Mac

Step 1. Backup your hard drive. This is an important thing to do before you decide to make any changes. Use Time Machine. You’ll protect all information you need this way.

Step 2. Go to the Apple icon [the top left one] and choose About This Mac.

Step 3. Select Storage and you’ll see the diagram of your storage. You will have to remove the files that get the largest bar of this image.

Step 4. We can predict that most space is taken with images, movies and your backups [it is also important to back up your iPhone espcially with error 53 that can brick the handset at once]. You might really want to back up your photographms and videos to a second location. There is a big amount of cloud storages you can always use. With backups ready you can remove movies and images you don’t really need right here right now.

Step 5. You can also find largest files using Finder tool and remove them as well.

Step 6. A lot of Mac users backup iPhone once in a while and with time they get many old smartphone backups stored on computer. Delete old backups.

Step 7. There are many files in Downloads folder and you can clear it as well.

Step 8. Empty Trash folder and restart your Mac.

There should be no Mac startup disk full message anymore.

iOS 9.3 Features Get iCloud Music Library Improvements

New iOS 9.3 features are coming soon and meanwhile users suffer from iPhone error 53 brick. Apple is testing iOS 9.3 beta with developers and public beta testers and latest reports assure that this platform will extend options of iCloud Music Library.

Beta stage will soon be over and public will see the final iOS 9.3 release for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Users who listen to music will welcome the new options Apple offers. The company gave a light to third-party programs and this way users are able to add more music to their iCloud Music Library.

Right now users are not advised to download and install iOS 9.3 beta 3 because all beta firmwares are buggy and could cause different errors. Still there are users who like to take risk and update to beta mobile operating system before it becomes available to millions of users.

If you happen to run iOS 9.3 beta you can launch Settings and choose Privacy menu where you’ll find a new setting. It is known as Media Library. This is your new iOS 9.3 iCloud Music Library feature update.

If you decide to use this option and permit it, devs will be able to add songs to your iCloud Music Library. Right now there are no applications that could use this option through iOS 9.3 API but in the future you could be able to export songs from apps similar to SoundCloud.

You can already upload songs from Apple Music and iTunes Match to your cloud account if you are subscribed to these Apple services. You have to use iCloud Music Library option this way.

Apple Pay China First Problems at Launch

Apple offered Apple Pay China launch however it didn’t go smoothly. Users have issues and problems and it seems that the local debut is not too successful at the moment. There are millions of iPhone users in China who were happy to get this system.

The current Apple Pay problems China faces will soon be fixed. The Cupertino-based company is working on this issue right now. The main reason for the existing bugs is the huge number of iPhone users who are willing to sign up for the new payment system. They are simply overloading it and the platform refused to register many cards.

Apple is expanding its stores, services and products in China. This Asian region has tons of fake smartphones but many customers wish to own the real original device. The same users wish to sign up for other services Apple offers and this results in huge system overload. If you get ‘cannot connect to Apple Pay’ error message right now [here is how to set up Apple Pay system] – you might want to wait for Apple to solve the issue.

Some users are actually able to get past the error bug but they are still unable to register their card due to verification issues. There is a number of people who are not even able to launch Wallet application. So the problems occur in different fields and this causes numerous reports about Apple Pay not working in China in February 2016.

Apple gives no official comments regarding the problem. There are opinions that the issues will be gone as soon as demand slows down. If you cannot register your card with Apple Pay in China these days you are only advised to keep trying.

Mobile payment systems are extremely popular in China. Getting Apple Pay in the market resulted in millions of users wishing to become a part of the system.

Twitter Messages Video Sharing Allowed in Direct Messages

Would you like to know how to send video on Twitter? iOS 9 iPhone users who like to share tweets with family, friends and strangers should know that Twitter has decided to let users recording videos and sharing them in direct messages.

The popular Twitter application extends the experience with networking platform by adding a new feature [by the way AT&T is to pay iPhone users who decide to switch carriers]. It’s not a secret that iPhone owners like to take pictures and record videos. The 4K videos are enjoyed by many Apple fans. This is what different social networks are trying to take full advantage of.

With Twitter messages video sharing becomes extremely simple. The Direct Message feature introduction is innovative and should be liked by users who have the iPhone and tweet at the same time. It was previously possible to only share images and photos through messages on iOS 9 Twitter.

The recently announced Twitter share photos and videos options are welcomed by millions of iPhone users. When you are using the Direct Message option you will find a camera icon. Use your iOS 9 camera to record new videos and share them right from your iPhone in messages.

Everything will be very similar to your standard Timeline. Besides video sharing Twitter feature is not the last thing you can do with this mobile application. The company also allows users sharing GIF images and even search for GIFs. This search feature is built-in into Twitter app which was officially confirmed by the company.

iOS 9 Twitter will soon be updated to iOS 10 application and users will see new iPhone 7 launch. Apple is currently upgrading to iOS 9.3 and developers and public testers are working on this beta firmware. It will soon offer public update to all users.

This year we’ll also see the new iPhones, iPad Pro and other devices.

Apple Trade Up with Installments Plan Introduced for iPhones

Apple has introduced a new program and we’ll explain how to upgrade Apple iPhone through this 2016 deal. The ‘fruit’ company gives users another way to buy a brand new smartphone model and pay as little as $15 a month.

The new iPhone upgrade program is called Trade Up with Installments. You can still trade in your older phone and get a shiny iPhone 6s or future iPhone 7 with numerous wonderful features that Apple will surely offer to customers.

Reports state that you can now trade in your old handset and pay for iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus for $15+ a month. This ay you can reduce monthly payments towards your new generation device. The lowest $15 / month payments are offered if you trade in iPhone 6 for iPhone 6s.

Apple is also eager to offer you up to $300 if you trade in your Android phone for iPhone [you can also sell your old iPhone to upgrade to a new one].

How to Upgrade Apple iPhone

You have to bring your old iPhone or Android device to Apple. The company will offer you a newer model through its new installment plan. You’ll have to pay for the gadget for 24 months and the price per month will depend on the age and condition of the phone you wish to trade in.

Apple is eager to exchange iPhone 4 and newer models for the iPhone 6s / 6s Plus. Older smartphones cannot be traded in.

iPhone 7 Wireless Charging Could Be Possible

iPhone is a popular smartphone that is highly demanded across the world. What users wish to see soon is iPhone 7 wireless charging technology. There are rumors about Apple working together with Energous to make this happen.

According to reports, the ‘fruit’ company could introduced wireless charging iPhone 7 this or next year. Users might get a chance to charge their smartphones distantly from up to 15 feet. It could work like WiFi and can be introduced as soon as 2016. The next iPhone 7 might be officially released in the fall and bring some new features and options to attract new customers and keep current users interested in upgrading.

The iPhone 6 sales were extremely high. Millions of users chose to upgrade their older iPhones to iPhone 6 in 2014 and 2015. The iPhone 6s popularity wasn’t as successful as iPhone 6. Trying to meet customers’ demand, Apple is believed to offer iPhone 5se with 4-inch screen this spring.

Apple could use WattUp by Energous and transmit energy to iPhones that are up to 15 feet away from the transmitter. The Power Router used in this technology could send energy through RF signal to all supported iDevices.

The iPhone 7 will get a new processor that will be paired with this Router. We will most likely hear more details about this upcoming smartphone pretty soon. Of course, at first we should see the iPhone 5se release because Apple is believed to introduce it in March.

There are rumors and Apple hasn’t confirmed the partnership with Energous. Predictions are made by expert Zach Epstein.

iPhone that can be charged wirelessly could be a win strategy. Who wouldn’t like to update to the ‘fruit’ smartphone that can be charged remotely? Is this something you wish to see soon?