Monday, September 22, 2014

  • News: Report: iOS 8 adoption rate estimated at 30%

    Several research and analytics firms have reported that iOS 8 adoption has reached 30% following the first weekend of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales, based on in-app analytics reported by Fiksu, Mixpanel, Appsee, and Chitika. While this number is up from the estimated 15% adoption following the…

  • Review: Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    Ever since the first iPhone was released, iLounge has independently tested every iPhone model by purchasing multiple phones and running a wide variety of tests to reveal their true pros and cons. As was the case last year, 2014 brings not just one, but rather two new iPhones. Yet unlike the iPhone…

  • News: Daily Deal: Get Wireless Feather Buds for only $24.99

    Today in iLounge Deals you can grab a pair of Wireless Feather Buds Bluetooth earphones for only $24.99—60% off the normal price. A perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and high-quality sound, these bluetooth headphones are packed with great features. The noise-cancelling outer shell isolates the…

  • Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Drop Test Comparison

    There are reports that the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are some of the most durable devices Apple has released to date. To test that claim TechRax has decided to do the unthinkable (to people like you and me) and submit Apple's new iPhones to some painful drop tests.  But it doesn't stop…

  • Spigen is promising a free fix to its Neo Hybrid Case for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    A pair of stabilizers will help improve the click response of the volume and power buttons. Spigen is promising a free fix to its Neo Hybrid Case for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice - iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News

  • Bono and Steve Jobs began the discussion on a new digital music format

    U2's Bono doesn't like Internet journalism. Bono and Steve Jobs began the discussion on a new digital music format is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice - iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News

  • Op-Ed: Learning to love the iPhone 6 Plus and iOS 8

    Buying an iPhone 6 Plus comes with a learning curve. Op-Ed: Learning to love the iPhone 6 Plus and iOS 8 is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice - iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News

  • Today's apps gone free: Birthday Board, Meetr, ASVAB Exam Prep and more

    Todays AGF list includes a calendar app, a time tracker, and an educational app. Todays apps gone free: Birthday Board, Meetr, ASVAB Exam Prep and more is a story by AppAdvice.com AppAdvice - iPhone, iPad, iPod, App Reviews + News

  • New USB Type-C connector and cable can also offer DisplayPort support

    When products that use the recently finalized USB Type-C connector and cable start launching in smartphones, tablets and notebooks, they will also be able to support DisplayPort audio and video, thanks to a newly announced agreement between the USB 3.0 Promoter Group and the Video Electronics…

  • Display for the iPhone 6 Plus tested and judged to be the best smartphone LCD ever

    An in-depth technical analysis of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus displays show they are the very best LCDs being used on mobile today. These tests span color accuracy, brightness, resolution, pixel density, viewing angles, reflections, and lots more. The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 4 are the best…

  • How to use Family Sharing for calendars in iOS 8

    Family Sharing in iOS 8 makes it easy to share a lot more than just App Store and iTunes purchases. One of the biggest headaches for many families is coordinating schedules. From soccer practices to ballet recitals to a night without the kids, Family Sharing can also help you make sure…

  • iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Can you use them one-handed?

    One of the biggest questions surrounding Apple's new, big and bigger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — aside from whether or not they'd fit in your skinny jean pockets — is whether or not you can still use them in the traditional one-handed manner. iPhones have always been prized by typers…

  • iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Capable of Faster Charging Using iPad 2.1A Adapter

    Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ship with higher capacity batteries that deliver exceptional battery life , but as pointed out by iLounge and MacRumors forum members , the two new iPhone models can also charge significantly faster when used with an iPad charging adapter rather than the smaller…

  • iPhone 6 Adoption Easily Outpacing iPhone 6 Plus

    Apple's iPhone 6 Plus may be the most talked about iPhone model due to its larger screen and bigger battery, but early adoption rate metrics (via Mashable ), suggest more customers are choosing the smaller iPhone 6 over its bigger counterpart. How much of the difference is due to customer…

  • Reachability: A gimmick or an effective way to use the bigger iPhone 6 with one hand?

    I was skeptical of the new Reachability feature on the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus but after a few days, the home button double-press to move apps, controls and input fields within easy reach has become second nature. Reachability: A gimmick or an effective way to use the bigger iPhone 6 with one…

  • Forget SwiftKey; Swype is the iOS keyboard to get

    It's a little limited and a little buggy, but when it comes to fast and easy typing, nothing beats swiping.

  • How to activate your iPhone 6 on T-Mobile

    If you went the prepaid route and ordered T-Mobile's no-contract iPhone 6, you may have no idea what to do once it arrives.

  • Wall Street to Apple's record-breaking iPhone sales: Meh

    Apple could still see a boost once it begins selling the new iPhones in China, which has been delayed by regulators.

  • iPhone 6 outshines 6 Plus over launch weekend

    Adoption of the the 4.7-inch model has surpassed that of the 5.5-inch edition, according to mobile analytics firms. But is the smaller phone more popular or just easier to find?

  • Apple releases Mail update for OS X Yosemite Developer Preview and Public Beta

    OS X Yosemite is still in its preview and public beta stages, but for those who are using the software, Apple has just released an update to the Mail app to fix a pretty glaring issue. Continue reading →

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