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Will Apple Sell Refurbished iPhones in India?

Indian market is very attractive to the Cupertino-based giant. Apple refurbished iPhone India dream seems to be rejected once again. Local government and the ‘fruit’ giant can’t find understanding.

Will Apple sell refurbished iPhones in India? There are no official Apple retail stores in India but there are many local retailers that sell the iPhones. You can also purchase iPhones online. Still Apple wants to open retail stores and sell refurbished handsets to local customers.

Indian government, on the other hand, doesn’t want to see refurbished smartphones in its stores. According to news, it wants no other company to bring used handsets to India. Apple still wants to make it dream come true and sell used and refurbished iPhones to Indian consumers. The company will most likely return to this question and try to convince the emerging markets to offer second-hand devices.

Why Apple refurbished iPhone 5 India plan is so attractive to the iOS company? It wants to be price competitive and it’s hard to reach with expensive iPhone 6, 6s models. The new iPhone SE that has 4-inch screen and is priced lower compared to bigger handsets is demanded in India but Apple wants more. It wishes to bring used handsets and price them lower to attract more consumers.

Apple is trying to convince everyone that refurbished smartphones are not exactly second hand handsets. The main difference is the warranty you get along with the device. Do you think Indian will be happy to buy cheaper but used Apple products?

When Apple Holding WWDC 2016 Event This Summer

With fast summer approach users wonder when Apple WWDC 2016 event will take place. This annual conference is popular among developers and ordinary users who like to follow the famous ‘fruit’ company, test its new firmwares and hear more about next generation gadgets.

Apple said nothing about WWDC 2016 announcement yet. User are expecting to hear something about the future iOS 10 since right now the company is busy with updating its mobile platform to version iOS 9.3.2. Users can currently download iOS 9.3.1 as it should fix some iOS 9.3 issues and bugs experienced on new 4-inch iPhone SE and older smartphones.

Worldwide Developers Conference is a long awaited event. It usually takes place in early June. This is why experts think that WWDC 2016 date should be June 13 – June 17. Apple would unlikely postpone its popular developers conference to July. Besides there is one interesting tip you can try.

Your Siri assistant knows more than you do. Ask Siri ‘When is WWDC’ and you’ll be surprised when it responds that the dates are June 13 through June 17. Siri also says that the 2016 conference will take place in San Francisco. Can’t you also wait till this event? By the way, AT&T has increased its iPhone upgrade fees so you might think of SIM unlocking and choosing a different network.

Some users who tried to perform this trick earlier heard that WWDC was no announced yet however there seems to be an update and Apple has most likely shared the dates to promote its upcoming conference among users.

Apple Maps Gets New Transit City Support

Are you a fan of Apple products? iPhone and iPad users who travel a lot are most likely using either Google Maps or native Apple Maps program while AT&T has raised its iPhone upgrade fee in 2016. The ‘fruit’ giant recently introduced minor Apple Maps update with a new city added to the list of supported Apple Maps transit cities. Where can you now travel and get all transit details?

Apple introduced transit data along with iOS 9 release in 2015. The company is constantly updating its programs and expands functionality to offer more opportunities to its customers. Now Apple Maps transit Oregon supports Portland and if you visit this city you can get data on-the-go.

iPhone users how live in Portland, Oregon can also enjoy the fastest way to find public transit information [here is how to fix iOS 9.3.1 bugs on iPhone after update]. This is very handy as you can get bus schedules, underground information and other useful transit data in some cities across the U.S., Canada, Germany, the UK, Australia and other countries. Of course, Maps doesn’t support all major cities across the globe at the moment but the updates make it more detailed and would soon cover even more popular areas in and outside the United States.

Can we name other Apple Maps transit cities? Absolutely! This service is supported in Montreal (Canada), Mexico City (Mexico), Berlin (Germany), Sydney (Australia), different American locations (NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia etc.). You can see the the list is not too long although we should also include some Chinese metro locations as well.

Get iOS 9.3.1 Fix to iPhone Crashing Issues

iPhone and iPad users get iOS 9.3.1 release. This new firmware version should fix the problem with opening links. If you installed iOS 9.3 when Apple presented it in March and noticed that any web link you were trying to open crashed once being tapped – you should try the newest firmware update.

iOS 9.3.1 fix to crashing links addresses only one problem. You are advised to use OTA-update option if you have had this particular problem with Safari links or couldn’t open links from within an app.

Actually iOS 9.3 is pretty buggy. It has numerous problems and Apple is trying to address each one with a new firmware update. The specific change offered by iOS 9.3.1 is the possibility to get away from crashing links. Still nothing is said about this release fixing other known iOS 9.3 bugs and issues.

For example, many old iDevice models get stuck during activation after iOS 9.3 update. Apple even had to pull this firmware for a number of devices because of this problem. At the same time, if you have installed iOS 9.3 on AT&T iPhone and everything is ok, you can already order SIM unlock for AT&T iPhone running the latest firmware version. This is a fast and reliable way to become free from AT&T carrier and choose different SIM cards for communication.

Have you had any issues with iOS 9.3 or iOS 9.3.1 so far?

What iPhone SE Color to Choose: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold or Gray

The iPhone SE colors choice is pretty wide. You can select between gold and rose gold, silver and space gray. What iPhone SE to buy? Apple is selling 16GB and 64GB versions and four color options [compare iPhone SE with iPhone 5s to figure out what device is better].

There are things to consider when you choose iPhone SE color. This powerful gadget arrives with 4-inch display. You can get Gold model if you love this color. Such device looks appealing and cute along with white trim on the back and front plate. You’ll have to get the lint-free cleaning cloth to keep your smartphone nice and avoid scratching the phone.

There are fans of rose gold color. They can choose this option if they prefer it to ordinary gold color. This iPhone SE is classy and looks feminine. Users will surely notice your 2016 gadget if you select this color. Please note that it could highlight the dirt so you need to take good care of your rose gold iPhone SE.

Space gray models get the black front. Their back of grey anodized aluminum and they look very stylish. This is a great dark color that can hide dirt. However it would show off scratches more than lighter color versions.

Cute silver iPhone SE arrives with white front plate. It also has the white trim across its back just like rose gold / gold models. This color is lighter comparedto space gray color. It still looks cute and nice.

You can see that iPhone SE colors choice is not limited to only silver and gray. Customers can purchase gold and rose gold models as well. Have you decided which color to get?

Two Apple Devices Discontinued: No More iPhone 5S or iPad Air

Apple has officially presented a new iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro. At the same time we finally know iPhone 5s discontinued date. The Cupertino-based giant announced iPad Air discontinued and iPhone 5s discontinued news. Both models are no longer sold in the Apple stores.

The news arrived in the end of March. Users can buy no iPad Air and no iPhone 5s if they shop in official retail stores. Only used and pre-owned models can be purchased through different platforms such as eBay. Maybe some sellers still have the new iPhone 5s or original iPad Air while these two models are discontinued.

If you are planning to purchase either iPhone 5s discontinued or iPad Air original model – keep in mind that there is no support for them from Apple starting this March. It might be a better idea to get a newer generation device. For example, you can pre-order iPhone SE which has 4-inch screen and options similar to iPhone 6s [find out when iPhone 7 is coming out]. It surely lacks the unique features brought in the 6s lineup but this is still an interesting smartphone to look at.

Apple offers the 16GB iPhone SE at $399. You can already see this gadget on Apple’s landing page for iPhones. It has indeed replaced the older iPhone 5s on the website.

If you wish to get a tablet – you can take a look at iPad mini 2 that is offered at $269 or choose iPad mini 4 / iPad Air 2 which start at $399 just like the iPhone SE.

Users Report iMessage and FaceTime Login Issues on Mac OS X 10.11.4

Apple presented new OS X 10.11.4 version for Mac machines. Still users who hurried to update all the newest releases note that they are unable to sign into iMessage on Mac after upgrade [learn how to unlink your iPhone number from iMessage] and experience other unpleasant issues.

According to Mac users who are now running OS X 10.11.4 they also have FaceTime not working on Mac bug. Both iMessage and FaceTime cause problems to Apple fans. It seems that clean install of new OS X brings the bugs which users have to deal with.

Is there a fix to known OS X 10.11.4 issues or not? Apple doesn’t share any comments since the company is busy presenting new iOS 9.3 features and new products this spring. Users keep trying to sign in to their FaceTime / iMessage programs and fail because they see only the error message on computers.

Nothing happens and users complain about their problems. Some of them try different ways and advice on how to solve the issue. Users say that their FaceTime and iMessage start to work after they log out of their iCloud account and turn off 2-factor authentication. Still not all Mac owners were able to fix everything this way.

In other words, if you have the problems with signing in to your iMessage / FaceTime app you should wait until Apple fixes the bug. Will the company offer another OS X update? It would probably have to. Otherwise you can keep your fingers crossed and try the ‘iCloud log out’ solution. Maybe you will be lucky to make it work.

Apple Confirms Long-Awaited Apple March 21st Event

What to expect from Apple in 2016. Millions of users who have become Apple fans can’t wait to see new models and software updates. Right now the company is testing iOS 9.3 beta and this upgrade should follow soon along with other interesting gadgets. The rumored Apple March event has been confirmed.

The Cupertino-based giant has confirmed Apple March 21 event but said nothing about what we should expect this year. Let’s remember all the rumors that we’ve already heard.

The famous iPhone maker is believed to launch iPhone SE model. This phone will be the 4-inch model that should be similar to iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 [not current powerful iPhone 6s]. This powerful device [rumors mention A9 processor, Hey Siri option, high-resolutio camera and other features] will be cheaper than the current iPhone 6s and this is one of the reasons why users can’t wait to see its presentation.

The iOS company could also present 9.7-inch iPad Pro that would remind of iPad Air 3, get the iPad Pro similar features along with A9X chip, more RAM and other options. This model should also support Apple Pencil and get the opportunity to record 4K videos.

Will Apple present Apple Watch 2? We don’t know about the second gen smartwatch update but rumors promise Apple Watch bands launch. There are reports about the Apple Watch 2 release in the fall alongside iPhone 7 model still only March 21 will unveil all the secrets and provide more details about what to expect from the company this year.

Apple March 2015 Event Postponed to End of March

The new iPhone and other ‘fruit’ devices should be released this spring. Apple March event 2016 date as believed to take place on March 10th or 15th. No it is rumored that the date gets postponed. Apple is still expected to unveil iPhone SE [or iPhone 5se] sometimes this spring.

There are several new Apple products 2016 coming out this year. The famous company should bring iPhone 7 upgrade in the fall, offer new iPad Pro and possibly 4-inch iPhone SE in spring. Users can’t wait to hear more about future iOS devices but latest report suggests that company will not organize the event in early March.

Instead the iPhone maker is expected to host the event on March 22nd. Apple March 2016 event should be an interesting one. The company could offer new devices earlier than usually since most updates Apple likes to bring in the fall.

The iOS company should present new iPhone, second generation Apple Watch, iPad and minor software updates [iOS 9.3 release is coming soon] with new features, bug fixes and interesting options users should enjoy. The firm should begin testing iOS 10 later in the summer and officially release it in September or October along with iPhone 7.

If rumors are true and the event takes place on March 22 – the official launch of new gadgets could be postponed to early April. Earlier rumors suggested we would see the 4-inch iPhone public release on March 18th. The company is also working on iOS 9.3 upgrade and promises to update OS X platform.

Apple Pay Supported by China Banks

News and rumors about soon Apple Pay China launch were true since the ‘fruit’ giant finally offers Apple Pay in China. The company was expected to officially release its mobile payment system in February 2016 and it did.

The Cupertino-based giant has updated its site. It announced that Chinese consumers can already pay using the mobile payment service offered by the iOS giant in Asian region. Apple is working with UnionPay to bring its NFC based system to China.

The company is expanding to Asia because there is a big demand for iPhones and iPads in China and other countries in this corner of the world even though fake phones are also popular here. If you live in China and own iPhone 6 or newer device [this list surely includes iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus] you can now add your UnionPay credit / debit card to your account.

With ‘fruit’ mobile payment option you don’t have to remember your credit card number and password because your iPhone remembers everything [iPhone 6s got China Mobile LTE support]. You can pay with the handset in Chinese stores that support NFC payment systems.

Reportedly over 2 million retail stores support Apple Pay and let users make mobile payments on-the-go with their iPhone only. The iPhone maker believes hat Chinese market could be the biggest Apple Pay market ever.

The ‘fruit’ giant has a big net of its own retail stores in China. Apple Pay service is available in China, the U.S., the UK, Canada and Australia. There are reports about possible soon introduction of this system in Spain, Hong Kong and Singapore.