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Apple Pay to Launch in France and China in 2016

Apple is promoting its Apple Pay service across the world. The company is expected to unveil this option in France and China in 2016. The ‘fruit’ giant is rumored to release the payment service for Chinese iPhone users in February. French users will see it later on.

Right now Apple Pay is popular among iPhone owners in the U.S., the UK, Australia and Canada. The iPhone creator is spending the last several years on expanding the ‘fruit’ gadgets to China. No wonder this Asian country is about to see Apple Pay rolled out in the local market.

Apple Pay China February launch could take place this week. There are reports about Apple launching the mobile payment system on February 18th. Such news comes from various sources. Local Guangfa Bank already reported to customers about February Apple Pay release through WeChat transcript. Apple works in a partnership with UnionPay to bring its ‘Pay’ service to China.

When would France see this launch? Some experts think that Apple should announce the release during WWDC 2016 conference. It will be organized in June [here are Apple Pay setup instructions]. While negotiations are being underway Apple could postpone the announcement and bring its service to the French market in late 2016.

What other countries will see Apple Pay in 2016 and 2017? While the service is fully brought to the U.S. and the UK only – Apple found a way how to make it available in Canada and Australia where the company works in a partnership with American Express.

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?

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.

Apple iPhone 4 inch Model Could Be Cheaper?

The current iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are too pricey for customers in some markets. Even Apple realizes this. The company’s CEO Tim Cook has already indicated this fact and this means that customers in China, India and some other countries could get the cheaper 4 inch iPhone 2016 model soon.

Reportedly the next Apple iPhone 4 inch model is currently in production. The markets could see its official release this spring. If earlier rumors are true, Apple could name the next smartphone the iPhone 5se or iPhone 6c.

The next handset should remind of the iPhone 5s and get the power of iPhone 6. This could be an interesting solution for fans of the ‘fruit’ giant who are not willing to pay the full price for iPhone 6s and other expensive models.

It is believed that Apple would try to become a real force in the Chinese and Indian markets were there is a big demand for low cost and popular gadgets but people can’t afford pricey iPhone lineup while still dreaming of owing the iDevice [like an iPhone 5e].

The 4-inch iPhone has to be affordable unlike many other smartphones offered by Apple. It should still offer great performace that is very similar to what iPhone 6 lineup delivers. It should not remind of the cheap and not-so-popular iPhone 5c although it could be also colorful.

iPhone Wireless Charger Technology to Arrive in 2017

Would you like to get iPhone wireless charger option? It looks like Apple is developing the new technology that could allow future iPhone users to wirelessly charge their smartphones. According to reports, the company is already working on this new program and aiming to introduce it in 2017.

iPhone 7 wireless charging feature [and this handset model could possibly get the new technology if Apple releases iPhone 6c or iPhone 5se this year instead of iPhone 7 model] could be an interesting innovating solution that might attract new customers to the famous iOS giant. Rumors say that Apple has partners in Asia and U.S. ho are helping to create the technology. The 2017 iPhone model could be released with this technology built into the handset. The future iPad tables could also be able to charge while staying away from the new charging dock.

The impressive iPhone 7 wireless charging is a complicated plan. The company has to deal with different technical barriers. Still the end product could be a new win-win strategy in the market.

Nothing is confirmed yet. It’s unclear if the wireless charging could arrive in 2017 or later [by the way, the iPhone 6s is not as popular as experts believed]. Apple would have to take a final decision on whether to bring this feature or not once everything is settled down, tested and approved.

You know that the current Apple Watch is already using wireless charging technology. This means that the possibility of such an option coming to the iPhone is pretty high. Some Android handsets also use inductive wireless charging and this means that Apple could also bring it to the next gen iPhone lineup. Do you think this is something the company is willing to launch?

Running Windows on iPad Air 2

Hackers like to install Windows on Apple gadgets. Sometimes they play Fallout 2 on the iPad Air 2 running Windows 98. Sometimes they decide to install Windows on iPad of earlier version, for example, Windows 1.0.

Anyways, most users cannot run Windows on iPad Air 2 with iOS 9 because this task is not that simple. It takes knowledge and hacking is not the easiest science in the tech world. Jules got Windows 1.0 version and managed to bring this old platform to the ‘fruit’ iPad Air 2 model. He succeeded!

Windows on iPad Air 2

Some history facts. Windows 1.0 is a very old version of popular Microsoft computer platform. The company unveiled it in 1985, this was years ago. Seeing that old release alive in 2016 is rather interesting, especially if this Windows PC version is running on the new iPad Air device.

Another curious fact. The first computers that were running early Windows versions were huge. They were of the size of a mini-fridge! Of course, users had to patient because everything was so slow compared to modern versions and computers. The thin and small iPad Air that has Windows 1.0 on it cannot boast its popular features and functionality but it’s an interesting experience becase this is a modern gadget that can work without a power source for about 10 hours [by the way, iPhone 6s Plus can also run Windows 98]. Jules managed to emulate Windows 1.0 with DOSPAD so this very same iPad Air 2 is actually running current iOS 9 firmware.

There are no details about how to install older Windows platform on iPad Air 2 with or without jailbreak. This is just a fun experiment that wows users who still remember those two-decade old platforms and computers.

AppleCare Replacement Device Lawsuit News

Apple is used to different lawsuits against the company and its creations. The latest AppleCare lawsuit is just another one the Cupertino-based giant firm has to face [here are some rumors about iPhone 7 and 7 Plus device]. This times it’s about AppleCare replacement gadgets.

Unlike the lawsuits against the iPhone or other Apple’s designs, this time the lawsuit is focused on what devices it offers as a part of AppleCare+ service requests from customers. The AppleCare replace iPhone and other devices lawsuit was class-action one however the judge rejected such status over this case.

The lawsuit was filed several months ago. Only now the decision is taken. Besides, the judge who rejected the class-action case over Apple’s AppleCare replacement devices also called the lawyer ‘manifestly incompetent’ and this is pretty surprising as you don’t always hear bold statements in courts.

The judge voiced that the lawyer actually seemed to encourage the plaintiffs to buy AppleCare plans. Then the interactions were recorded and this was the main idea of the class-action lawsuit. Of course, the case is not over yet.

It’s just not the class-action case, as decided by the judge. Still experts think that there will be designation in it. Could this lawsuit have any impact on the parts and gadgets the famous ‘fruit’ giant is using for AppleCare and AppleCase+ replacements?
It’s better to follow the news and keep an eye on this situation.

iPhone Undelivered Text Message Problem Resolved for Apple

A lot of iPhone users who decided to switch to Android smartphones experienced undelivered messages Android issue [this happened to users with older smartphones, if you own iPhone 6s which is the top search in 2015 you shouldn’t have such problems at all]. There were many frustrated users who filed cases against Apple because no guides on how to see undelivered messages on Android if they were sent through iMessage helped them read those texts.

The judge ruled that the case against the Cupertino-based giant was denied access to class-action level however this year the new ruling is made by the same person. This time all lawsuits against the iPhone maker regarding the iPhone undelivered text message problem for Android gadgets have been dismissed.

Apple indeed tried to fix the issue and solve complaints of users who tried to switch from iOS gadget to Android platform and stopped receiving text messages that were lost because of iMessage. The Cupertino giant offered a special tool that helped such users to remove their smartphone phone number from iMessage after they have switched to Android device. This way they could finally receive text messages. The text message delivery problem can be fixed this way nowadays as well.

Since the whole procedure is simple and working, the judge dismissed the lawsuit against the iPhone maker regarding iMessage – Android text message delivery issue [the next iPhone 6c is expected to be released in spring 2016]. Since the new ruling has been made, all active lawsuits against the iOS giant have been closed too. Apple has won this game.

Have you ever switched from iPhone to any Android device? Have you had problems with text messages being lost and not delivered to your new smartphone? Has Apple service helped you to fix the problem and enjoy the new handset to the fullest?

What iPad Pro Price in India and When Official Release Date Is

iPad Pro is the newest 2015 tablet model presented by Apple in time for Christmas season. This is a new gadget that is not available in all countries across the globe. Customers who live in India wonder about official iPad Pro India release date and hope to see this biggest Apple tablet device this December.

There is a report that mentions the possible iPad Pro launch date in India. It states that Apple would bring its latest iDevice to this country in the second week of December. Would you like to see approximate iPad Pro price in India? We have heard some estimates and are now eager to share the predictions with you.

Apple should sell the 32 GB iPad Pro [WiFi only version] at Rs. 67,900. If you are looking for the 128 GB version of WiFi iPad Pro you’l have to pay Rs. 71,900. The most expensive release is iPad Pro LTE [128GB variant] and it will be available at Rs. 91,900.

The prices are very similar to the 13” MacBook Pro model and MacBook Air devices. U.S. consumers can buy Pencil and Smart Keyboard along with the iPad Pro these days however Apple experiences supply shortage and thus these two accessories will not be available in India in December [it is possible to fix unresponsive iPad Pro issue after charging this device in case you’ll experience this problem]. They could come to this country in 2016.

Are you looking forward for the iPad Pro or are you happy with your Indian iPhone 6s or 6s Plus?

When iPhone Retina Display OLED to Be Presented by Apple?

Some users who don’t own Apple smartphone yet wonder ‘Does iPhone have OLED screen?’ The answer is ‘no’ as all current iOS handsets arrive with LCD panels. While many customers and experts hope that such a screen would arrive as soon as possible this cannot happen in 2016.

According to rumors and predictions, OLED display iPhone option could arrive not even in 2017. There is another possible release date mention and it is in 2018. The famous Cupertino-based giant is already preparing for possible OLED displays and working together with Japanese company Japan Display.

Current LCD panel wouldn’t rule forever. One day Apple will offer an alternative and since Apple works with several manufactures it can easily one day switch to OLED screens created by Samsung or Japan Display. The new panels could become available along with iPhone 8 or iPhone 9.

This is another puzzle offered by Apple. You know that this company is always secret about its future gadgets. This year we’ve heard about possible iPhone 6c launch in spring 2016. We have already read that Apple could unveil both iPhone 6c and iPhone 7 or colorful small iPhone 7c right before the bigger iPhone 7 presentation in the fall 2016. That’s why it’s hard to name the model that could finally get OLED display.

Current rumors suggest the Japan Display is testing its new production line that could make OLED panels for next generation iPhones. Mass production could be expected in 2018 or possibly earlier since the 2015 models of Apple Watch are using OLED screens.