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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/?v=cAU_4DnBlgg] In addition to the Siri feature which has gotten a lot of air time, the iPhone 4S also boasts a redesigned camera system stemming from an eight-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor and all-new optics courtesy of the wider aperture and a fifth lens. In fact, the back camera is one of the prowess of Apple’s new handset, which went on sale today in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, Germany and Japan....

iPhone rarely encounters any software problems but that’s not so true with its hardware components. Users often complain about the speaker not working, the camera not working and the iPhone touchscreen not working. These issues are quite common and surprisingly these errors occur even when there is no hardware damage. Tenorshare Reiboot can help you recover from such common problems with your iPhone. From software errors to iTunes errors, Reiboot can save your time and resources by fixing your iPhone from the comfort of your home....

A new analyst note from IHS Markit today takes an interesting look at the unique and different approach that Apple has taken with iPhone XR. Specifically, the firm sees the new 6.1-inch model as proof that Apple has acknowledged that many consumers won’t pay $1,000-$1,450 for an iPhone. Wayne Lam, IHS Markit’s principal analyst shared the note on the significance of the iPhone XR in a maturing smartphone market this morning....

There’s a lot of power in a 4K television. According to Samsung, 4K TVs can even upscale images to make older movies and television shows appear sharper and newer. So let’s talk about 4K TVs and whether or not it’s worth the investment. Here’s what you need to know. 1. 4K content is in low quantity Even in 2022, you don’t have a wide variety of 4K content available. While platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ film newer content with 4K capability, not all content is filmed that way....

Despite battling cancer, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek hosted the “Greatest of All Time” tournament, a competition between the three greatest champions in the show’s history: Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter. The 79-year-old has helmed the show for 36 seasons, cementing his status as one of the greatest game show hosts of all time. But in the wake of his deteriorating health, rumors have begun to swirl that his time on the show may be coming to an end, with the “GOAT” tournament being the host’s swan song....

Update: AAPL closed at 535.41 but is at 536.37 pushing its market cap over $500B . Some folks noticed that shares of Apple, Inc. surged yesterday morning amid favorable market conditions. Today’s announcement of the March 7 iPad 3 unveiling has managed to push the Cupertino, Calif.-headquartered designer of shiny electronics to a new lifetime high. The Apple stock, which trades on NASDAQ under the AAPL symbol, was up nearly nine points, or more than 1....

Today’s best deals include iPad Pro from $600, plus a new Anker Gold Box, and Apple Watch Series 5 price drops continue. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. iPad Pro inventory cleared out Today only, Woot offers certified refurbished 2018 Apple 11- and 12-inch iPad Pro from $600. Depending on the model, you can save upwards of $200 off the original price with the best deals coming on the higher-end configurations....

Actually no. And this test from MOTO proves it. According to their (frankly a bit unscientific) tests, the capacitive touch screens from Motorola and HTC aren’t nearly as accurate as the one that Apple uses in the iPhone. Whether this is related to software or hardware isn’t certain, but it is clear that Apple’s iPhone has a distinctive lead in touch screen accuracy, which in turn leads to a better touch and typing experience....

Apple has published today a new support document with more details on replacing iPhone parts through third-party repairs. More specifically, the article mentions that the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro can identify non-genuine displays, just like older models can recognize replaced batteries. According to the company, iPhone displays are designed, tested, and manufactured with Apple quality standards that provide proper functioning and responsiveness for every aspect, such as brightness, color accuracy, True Tone, Night Shift, and Haptic Touch....

We could be just around a month away from the official announcement of Apple’s long-rumored iPhone 9. Ahead of that unveil, rumors continue to circle around the device’s pricing and how it will fit into Apple’s lineup. This week, a new report from Fast Company corroborates that the iPhone 9 price will start at $399. iPhone 9 price: Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously predicted that the iPhone 9 will start at $399, following the precedent set by the iPhone SE in 2016....

Snapseed for iOS is among the indispensable image editing apps for avid photographers on the go. With a vast selection of professional-grade filters and cool effects, its attractive user interface and editing tools such as Grunge, Vintage and Drama, no wonder Apple named Snapseed the iPad App of the Year 2011 in its annual iTunes Rewind 2011 selection. The Mac version brings all these features and more on your desktop, featuring tools such as Auto Correct and Selective Adjust for precise editing....

Contract manufacturer Wistron has confirmed reports that iPhone assembly was suspended following a riot at its plant in Bangalore, India. Video footage (below) shows people attacking assembly units, smashing windows, overturning cars, and starting a fire. Wistron puts the total cost of the damage at 4.38B rupees ($60M). The violent protest, which took place on Saturday, was said to be over underpaid wages by Wistron. Multiple reports say that the riot involved almost 2,000 workers, with more than 100 of them arrested by police …...

ABI Research calls the wave of invention that’s breaking across the smartphone industry the ‘iPhone effect’. Essentially, Apple’s high-tech foray into the market is forcing existing incumbents to play catch-up to remain competitive. The analysts predict smartphone shoppers will face an array of choices, with touchscreens, touchpads, movement sensors and tactile feedback appearing across these devices. It’s extremely likely Apple’s competitors will attempt to build more user friendly interfaces within their products....

The recently-released firmware patch integrates with the company’s iRobot Genius platform, iRobot Home App, and compatible hardware to allow users to set specific “Clean Zones” to help their Roomba vacuum up fallen pine needles without toppling any holiday decorations. This type of intelligent avoidance is now available for both shoes and socks as well; with iRobot having added them to the list, this series of Roombas can automatically detect and avoid....

TNT’s I Am the Night is based on a sordid true Hollywood tale but the prestige miniseries makes a lot of changes to real history for the sake of its dramatic narrative. Created by Patty Jenkins (who directed the first two episodes) and her husband, screenwriter Sam Sheridan (Warrior), I Am the Night stars Chris Pine as reporter Jay Singletary and India Eisley as Fauna Hodel. The six-episode event is now at its midpoint, and it’s starting to handle the actual murder it’s built around, the Black Dahlia....

Oppo is known for manufacturing a selfie-friendly smartphone since they first entered the smartphone market. However, until today, Oppo is making great smartphone and their newest flagship Oppo F9 is no exception. With the latest and most minimal notch in the market, Oppo F9 has raised the bar for other competitors. Since Oppo users are bound to take selfies and photos, this opportunity can grow a little if the device can take pictures underwater or in rainy weather....

Apple competitors in the are reeling as the iPad effect grabs a chunk of sales and threatens to raise netbook component prices, principally display prices. Display prices may rise if screen makers get their way. That’s because of increasing demand for displays, prices for which have already fallen to cost levels. Indeed, manufactuers are increasingly more interested in the fast-rising tablet market than they are in the netbooks and notebook markets....

. Payday has come for some of the first responders to the iPhone 4 class action lawsuit. Last February a settlement was reached that granted iPhone 4 owners who had not previously received a free bumper for their “defective” iPhones a $15 payout. Several of our readers are now reporting that they received their settlement checks today. The first checks were issued on April 17 2013 and are void after July 16th....

As expected, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are both now available for pre-order on Apple’s online store and carrier websites, at least for some users. As the stores start to catch up to the load, more and more and customers should be able to get in their orders. Initial buyers seem to have the most luck on carrier websites as well as the Apple Store App. The store is almost an hour late in opening....

Apple is to stop selling the iPhone 6/Plus in India as it seeks to boost its brand image in the country. Although it has suffered from declining sales in the country, it apparently believes that protecting its premium image is the best way to make headway among the country’s emerging middle class … India’s Economic Times reports that it follows a decision to restrict sales of the iPhone SE – which remains on sale – to the web....