Tag: iPhone 6S

The new Apple lineup of mobile devices have different A9 chips. Some iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models are delivered with A9 chip Samsung and other get the A9 chip TSMC. So which one do you have?

Customers who have already purchased their new generation smartphone from Apple [the official release of iPhone 6s was on September 25th] can now get A9 chip Apple specs and learn what company manufactured processor for their gadget. It is believed that the new A9 processor is the most advanced one created for smartphones ever. This is the main reason why users are so interested in learning more about it.

How to Identify iPhone Chip A9 [Samsung or TSMC]

Step 1. You’ll need to use the special program created by Hiraku Wang. This well-known developer released his CPU Identifier tool that you can download and install on your device using Safari or other mobile browser. You can delete it after you learn which chip you have.

Step 2. Once the tool is installed on your iDevice you should see the app that appears on your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus Home screen. Open Settings and go to General menu to select Profile option. You should trust the Guangzhou Huimei Electronic Co. Ltd. Profile in order to use the tool.

Step 3. Launch the application. It will now tell you either TSMC A9 chip or Samsung A9 chip and answer your main question.

Step 4. Now that you know who produced your A9 processor for iPhone 6s Plus or 6s model you should delete the program. To do this, launch Settings again and choose General – Profile where you can select the option Delete App.

The new Apple mobile processor is definitely better than A8 chips. The company ships some gadgets with the smaller chip by Samsung [14-nanometers] and others with the bigger processor by TSMC [16-nanometers].

Selvies are so popular nowadays that Apple added iPhone 6s Live Selfies feature to its new smartphone lineup. iPhone Selfies Flash option is available through Retina Flash and you can easily learn how to use this iOS 9 addition on your new gen smartphone from the famous ‘fruit’ company.

Millions of users take selfies every day.When you launch iOS 9 Photos app you’ll find the Selfie album inside. The company introduced some fun ‘Live’ options and Live Selfies along with Live Photos are present.

How to Take Selfies with iPhone 6s

Step 1. If you need to quickly get to your Camera on iPhone 6s you can slide up from your Lock Screen. You an also use Quick Actions with 3D Force Touch feature or ask Siri to help you create the quick selfie. Remember to turn on Live Photo option. When your front camera is on you can start taking the Live Selfie on your iPhone. Don’t stay still as the animation always looks better when you wink, smile or do something else.

Step 2. When your Selfie has been taken you might want to view it. Since your Live Selfie if your Live Photo you should launch Photos application and search for the image you want.

Step 3. You can animate your Live Selfie by pressing firmly on the photograph. This is not only possible on the phones that support 3D Touch feature: iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus – but is also available on some earlier models where you have to click-hold the image to animate it [remember to update to iOS 9 as this feature is not supported by iOS 8 or iOS 7].

Step 4. It is possible to share your selfies through Share option.

Now you know how to take and share iOS 9 Live Selfies on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. This is fun, fast and awesome!

When you are taking low-light pictures with your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus you might want to disable Live Photos iPhone 6s feature. Why? The main reason to turn off this option is to improve the quality of your images.

The Live Photos was introduced on the new generation smartphones. When you are taking such a picture on iOS 9 firmware you also create a three-second short video which you can share with your friends and family. It’s a fun option however sometimes you need it to be disabled so that other features work better.

iPhone 6s Live Photos Feature Disable Guide

Step 1. So how exactly can you turn off your Live Photos on iPhone? This is so simple! You should take your iDevice and use Home Screen.

Step 2. Launch your Camera program.

Step 3. Select the Live Photos icon. You can find it at the top.

Step 4. You will disable the feature. The icon should be white which means the option is off.
When you only get the new iPhone 6s your Live Photos are already enabled. You should turn them of when you are not using the option and when you wish to improve the quality of your low-light camera.

Just don’t expect the smartphone to take DSLR or similar images afterwards. The enhancements won’t be that astonishing.

The thing is: Live Photos recording doesn’t allow your iPhone shutter speed to stay open for a long while. The sensor cannot absorb enough light because IOS levels can’t be increase. When the feature is off – your low-light shots should be better.

A lot of Apple fans already purchased the company’s new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Do you have the 1 year warranty or have you extended it to two years? No matter, what your plan is you should know iPhone 6s repair cost for when your handset gets our of warranty status. It’s pretty much the same as for the previous generation iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. However there are some differences in the price.

If you visit the official Apple site you will find the Other Repair menu. It is devoted to iPhone 6s out of warranty repair and provides the pricing for customers who’ll need such services.

Users who’ll need to replace their iPhone 6s screen will have to pay $129 for iPhone 6s and $149 for iPhone 6s Plus.

iPhone 6s out or warranty repair will cost you $299. The same service for iPhone 6s Plus model is more expensive and costs $329. This pricing for general repairs haven’t changed that much as it costs $299 to repair previous generation iPhone 6 device.

Users who will need to replace iPhone 6s battery will have to pay $79 for any model if they are out of warranty.

If you wish to purchase AppleCare+ for your new handset, prepare to pay $99.99-$129.99 plus the $79.99-$99.99 service fee for iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus. These prices are higher for the ‘s’ lineup compared to previous Apple smartphones, maybe 3D Touch option is the main reason for increasing the cost.

Do you own the iPhone 6s? Did you buy the insurance for your handset? Users who have any Apple device are advised to use the case and use the gadget carefully. This is the only method how you can avoid high iPhone repair costs.

If you have the iPhone 6s factory unlocked which Apple sells directly to customers you should still unlock it. We’ll explain what to do and how to complete this procedure in order to use your brand new 2015 model with any U.S. and worldwide networks, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, O2 and many others.

Most guides on how to unlock iPhone 6s include the IMEI factory unlocking. You don’t need this service since your Apple handset paids in full is already unlocked. You just need to make it ready for being used with various mobile operators.

How to SIM Unlock iPhone 6s Paid in Full

Step 1. Take your new iPhone 6s. If you have iPhone 6s Plus that you got at the full price you can also use this same instruction to succeed.

Step 2. Take the USB cable. You should connect to your PC or Mac.

Step 3. You also need to use the latest version of iTunes. Launch it.

Step 4. Your new iPhone should have the SIM included. You need to insert it into your smartphone.

Step 5. Follow the activation guide included by carrier.

Step 6. There should be an unlocked message. It’s the confirmation that your iPhone 6s is unlocked and can support all SIM cards from any network.

This instruction only works for users who paid the full price for their Apple device. Customers who got the iPhone from Apple with the 2-year contract or with the payment plan from a mobile operator – cannot unlock their device using the method described above. They have to order factory distant SIM unlock service to become SIM free.

Do you own this year’s handset?

When is iPhone 6s release date in India? A lot of customers from other countries will see the official launch on September 25th however Netherlands, India and some other areas will only see the release in October.

iPhone 6s India launch date is rumored to take place on the same date when customers from Netherlands could purchase the new generation Apple smartphones. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus were significantly improved from the previous iPhone 6 / 6 Plus models. They get the 3D Touch option, more features, new iOS 9 platform with tons of changes and many other interesting things that make them so popular.

Apple already sold a lot of devices during pre-orders time. It is rumored that the company is experiences shortage with iPhone 6s Plus being in stock. Some stores might not even get the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus in stock on the official release date.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch date in India is expected on October 2 or 10. It is also reported that customers can pre-order new iPhone in India on September 25 [this si the date when iPhone 6s goes on sale in the UK, the U.S., Australia, Canada, France and other countries]. The new gen models will be priced higher than previous 6 and 6 Plus models.

These are rumors that come from difference sources. Will the Indian market get the latest generation Apple handsets in early October or later in 2015 – we don’t know for sure.

Apple’s devices are becoming more popular across the globe. The company successfully continues to grow sales in U.S., European and Asian markets. This year Apple wants to beat its 2014 sales record. Could the new ‘s’ lineup get more than 10 million sales on the first weekend of official salesor not? What is your opinion?

Did you know about iPhone 6s rebate program? It exists however no mobile operator offers such an option for Apple customers. The Cupertino-based giant also doesn’t offer rebates on its new generation smartphones however there is a company that is eager to provide you with the rebate.

The special iPhone rebate program is offered by Costco. This firm is eager to provide the mail-in rebate to consumers who pre-order the iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone 6s from Costco. You should have the card member to get the deal. You’ll be able to receive up to $100 in rebate if you participate in this program.

Getting bucks for the trend devices sounds fun. You can choose different carriers as Costco offers pre-orders for iPhone 6s Verizon and Sprint. If you want to purchase AT&T iPhone 6s or 6s Plus you won’t be able to get the mail-in rebate from Costco.

If you are pre-ordering the ‘s’ gen iPhone from Costco with the company’s card you’ll et the $100 rebate however if you are using Sprint or Verizon as your network you’ll be eligible for the $50 rebate only for the space grey iPhone 6s [16GB or 64GB version] or gold iPhone 6s Plus [the 16GB model only]. You see that the choices are limited and if you are looking for the rose gold or silver device with any storage space you’ll be out of luck.

It is important to place the online pre-order at Costco by September 24th if you want to get your $50 or $100 mail-in rebate. What do you think about this offer?