Tips to identify Refurbished Iphones

Iphone is known as one of the most reliable and secured phone across the globe, which is designed and manufacture by Apple Inc. The most recent Iphone Models which are manufactured by Apple is Iphone 6 and 6s, which is known for its comprehensive characteristics like screen size, multi touch screen, virtual keyboard, powerful processor, upgraded cameras, improved LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, support for a near field communications based mobile payments. 

Apple iPhone SE: Top 5 features you need to know before buying

At an event in California on 21^st of March, 2016 Apple unveiled its small yet very powerful new iPhone model - the iPhone SE. The new iPhone SE goes back to the beloved 4 inch size that Apple had departed from with its iPhone 6 range. Apart from the smaller size, the primary draw point of the new device will be its price, as it has been priced rather shockingly affordable going against the usual expensive iPhone tag.

In fact, the device is going to be the cheapest new iPhone model ever. Nevertheless, the new iPhone SE is going to be a highly powerful new phone with latest powerful specs, which will make it a very attractive offering, as it comes at a relatively lower price tag and superb performance. The lower priced iPhone SE is also expected to boost the iPhone sales in the global market, which have been dwindling recently.

The new small yet big iPhone SE is thus, Apple’s new contender in the highly competitive global mobile market, where even the high-end large smartphones are getting cheaper in order to draw the attention of the buyers.

The new Apple iPhone SE will be soon available in the market for sale. However, is it really worth a buy and better than the other phones which are closely priced? Here are the top 5 facts about the new iPhone SE that you should know before you buy it:

Why Both PC and Mac Need Antivirus Software

There are over 100 million users of Apple desktop computers and laptops in the world; however, it's a fact that more than 80% of the worldwide computer users choose Microsoft Windows over Apple OS. That's because of various reasons, and therefore confuses Apple developers who constantly struggle to come up with improved variants and user-friendly interfaces. No matter the efforts, it seems that Windows will continue to win this round and battleship over and over again while Apple has to admit its defeat.

But just like regular users, hackers and virus programmers also mostly target Windows users because of their great population compared to Apple computer users.

Apple working on $330 iPhone with polycarbonate body: Report

It has been only five months since the launch of the iPhone 5 and there are already a lot of rumours going around the new iPhone. Some feel that this new device will be dubbed as the iPhone 5S while others claim iPhone 6 could be the likely name.

However, a recent report by Apple Insider via Japanese blog Macotakara claims that Apple is currently working on two different iPhone models. One of these will be a successor to the iPhone 5 with a 4.5-inch screen and the other a cheaper smartphone model sporting a polycarbonate body.

Microsoft' new Bing Apps for Office 365 provide Maps, Stock data in Excel, and more

Microsoft has continued its push to make Office 365 and its search engine more popular by launching five new Bing Apps for Office 365.

These apps are designed to let you fetch information from external sources without interrupting your office 365 workflow. The 5 applications are Bing Finance for Excel, Bing Maps for Excel, Bing Image Search for Word, Bing News Search for Word and Bing Dictionary for Excel and Word. All apps are available for free via the online Office Store that sells Microsoft Office subscriptions as well as related plugins/ apps.

Prominent Apple developer on why a 4.94-inch 'iPhone Plus' makes sense

Big screen phones have become wildly popular over the last couple of years. The likes of Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X started the trend with displays around the 4-inch mark, and Samsung pushed the envelope further with the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Note II, with screens in the 5-inch territory. Other manufacturers have followed suit, and many have cited screen size as a big reason for picking Android-powered phones over the iPhone.

Apple acknowledges iOS 6 Do Not Disturb bug, claims normal functionality to resume after Jan 7

Apple has acknowledged the iOS 6 Do Not Disturb bug that was reported by some users on New Year's Eve. It also claimed that the service will start functioning without any bugs after January 7.

As reported earlier iOS 6's 'Do Not Disturb' feature, which basically allows a user to silent all calls, messages and notifications, reportedly went kaput for many users on New Year's Eve. Unsuspecting iOS 6 users found the scheduling of DND to be completely off track. A few of them found DND running on the phone without being switched by the user, while it wouldn't shut off for others.

Apple's support article confirmed that iPhone, iPad and iPod touch were all impacted by the issue, which all but confirms that it is a core iOS 6, not limited to a single device.

Apple also suggested users should manually turn notifications off and on as a workaround until 'normal service' is resumed post January 7.

Symptoms
After January 1st, 2013, Do Not Disturb mode stays on past its scheduled end time.
Resolution
Do Not Disturb scheduling feature will resume normal functionality after January 7, 2013. Before this date, you should manually turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off.
To turn off the scheduling feature, tap Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturband switch Scheduled to Off.

Courtesy: ndtv.com 

Apple releases iTunes 11 with redesigned interface

Apple has released a new version of iTunes music player that features a brand new interface. Other features include a new App Store interface, iCloud integration, and a preview history that lets you quickly go back to recently previewed content.

Best Electronic Gadget for Christmas Gifts 2012

Christmas festival is all about celebrating the birth of the Jesus. However, in the present modern world, different modern ways are now brought into action for making this day a memorable and fabulous celebration for you and your entire family. Another remarkable aspect of this festival is the gifting tradition, which is followed from several years. If there is a teenage in your family or if you are looking forward to gift something to your boyfriend who is a great technology lover, then there can be nothing perfect than gifting some electronic gadget to him. Gadgets and electronic stuffs are mostly liked by the men and the youth  these days. So gifting them a latest gadget can be the best gifting idea

Apple ordered to share details of HTC deal with Samsung

A U.S. judge has ordered Apple Inc to disclose to rival Samsung Electronics details of a legal settlement the iPhone maker reached with Taiwan's HTC Corp, including terms of a 10-year patents licensing agreement.

The Korean electronics giant had earlier filed a motion to compel its U.S. rival -- with whom it is waging a bitter legal battle over mobile patents across several countries -- t o reveal details of the settlement that was reached on November 10 with HTC but which have been kept under wraps.

In August, the iPhone maker won a $1.05 billion verdict against Samsung after a U.S. jury found that certain Samsung gadgets violated Apple's software and design patents.

iPad mini review and comparision

I bet the iPad mini is going to be on a lot of wish lists this holiday season. I also bet that for a lot of people, it's not going to be the best choice. It's beautiful and light, but Apple made a big compromise in the design, one that means that buyers should look closely at the competition before deciding.

Apple iPad Mini First Look

Apple's iPad Mini will bring a lot more excitement and a little more confusion to the holiday shopping season.

It only takes a few minutes playing with the iPad mini to realize the scaled-down tablet computer will be a sure-fire hit with longtime Apple disciples and potential converts who've been looking for a more affordable entree into the mobile computing market.

Apple reportedly testing iOS 6.0.1 update; to fix Wi-Fi, Exchange and other issues

Apple is reportedly testing an update to iOS 6, which is expected to roll-out "in the coming weeks", reports BGR

Apple loses UK appeal, will have to run "Samsung didn't copy" ads

Apple Inc lost its appeal of a ruling that its rival Samsung's Galaxy tablet computer did not copy Apple's registered tablet designs in a British court on Thursday.

Apple buys Justin Timberlake-backed design firm Particle: Report

According to a report in CNET, Apple last month completed the purchase of San Francisco-based design firm Particle.

The report indicates that singer-turned-actor Justin Timberlake is one of the investors in the design firm, that boasts  the likes of Google, Motorola, Amazon, Yahoo, Sony, and Apple itself, as amongst its clients. Particle is also behind video sharing social network Robo.to and Intervue.me, an asynchronous video interviewing project.

Apple set to take on Google, Amazon with iPad mini

Apple Inc will host an event on October 23 where it is expected to unveil a smaller iPad that will take on the less expensive devices offered by Amazon.com Inc and Google Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Wall Street analysts have predicted for months that Apple was planning a smaller, less costly version of its popular iPad to take on cheaper competing devices, a move that analysts say might hurt its margins, but prevent its rivals from dominating an increasingly important computing segment.

Tips to Manage Your Finance through iPhone Apps

In this generation there is lot of popularity and acceptance of new technology gadgets and the new devices. In the race of this the iPhone made its way of growth in the individual’s life. IPhone is a user friendly and makes life simple way to live. It has blunder of apps and amazing features which creates the buzz among the users. Lot of people are moving towards the gadgets as it makes life easier and it looks cool and handy. There are so many applications in the IPhone from which you can manage your finances and budgets.

Apple iOS 6 Maps review and usage Information

Apple's new maps app came out the day I started a 2,243-mile road trip through four states. As complaints about it trickled in and Apple's CEO apologized, I was left wondering whether people were using the same app I was.

Foxconn denies iPhone 5 production hit by strike

Foxconn, the Taiwanese made-to-order electronics giant that assembles Apple Inc's products, denied reports that a plant in China was crippled by a strike, saying on Saturday that its production is on schedule at an important time for Apple.

The report of a strike issued by China Labor Watch, a New York-based advocacy group, came weeks after Apple kicked off its largest-ever global rollout for the new iPhone 5 smartphone. Apple is already struggling with tight availability of the phones in stores, analysts say.

Apple remembering Steve Jobs with video tribute, message from CEO Cook, Apple

Apple has posted a video tribute on its website to co-founder Steve Jobs who passed away a year ago Friday.