Some Major Issues of the iPhone 5

12/21/2012 by

The iPhone 5 was released amid much fanfare. It has been hailed as Apple’s best handset. The handset comes with several new features like a faster processor, 4G LTE features and a larger screen. The device sold about 5 million pieces in its first weekend. However, it does come with its own share of issues. Here are some of them.

Major Issues of the iPhone 5

Credits : CNet.com

Major Issues of the iPhone 5 :

  • Aluminum Casing -The Aluminosilicate casing of the iPhone 5 is causing some issues for its users. This issue now popularly referred to as the “Scuff-gate” has left users complaining of scratches and nicks on the bezel of their iPhones after removing it from the box. This has been attributed to the Aluminum coating. The scratches will only increase with time. Hence it is wiser to use a protective case for your iPhone 5. There are a variety of cases in the market some where you can even design your own iPhone 5 barely there case using Case Mate DIY tool.
  • Light Leaking - The Apple iPhone 5 white colored models seem to be suffering from an issue of light leaking. This problem is mostly seen while using the phone in the dark. There seems to be some light emitted from the top right corner of the device behind the screen. This same issue was also faced by several iPhone 4S users. Several users who had this problem got their devices replaced by Apple.
  • Wi-Fi issues - Several iPhone 5 devices has had issues with Wi-Fi connectivity. Some users have complained about a really slow connection whereas some have no connection at all. Meanwhile some carriers such as Verizon, Sprint and AT&T have had complaints of a bug that caused the network to charge for data when using Wi-Fi. Most of these issues have been resolved by Apple using a restore operation.
  • Maps - The maps issue started when the iPhone iOS 6 announced that it will introduce its own maps app and that iOS 6 will not be having Google Maps App. What happened next was navigation pandemonium with choppy looking images, wrong addresses. There were several reports of people getting stranded in snake infested deserts after using Apple maps. However, the issue seems to have been put to rest after Apple CEO Tim Cook issued a public apology and Google Maps has been released for iOS 6.
  • Purple Flare - The iPhone 5 camera has been well acclaimed, but several users have been complaining about a purple flare in some of the images. This issue occurs whenever the camera lens is angled at bright lights. According to Apple, this problem has been seen in several phone based cameras.

Despite these shortcomings, the new iPhone 5 is still very much a great buy especially for those who are impressed by the design, simplicity and aesthetic sense in Apple products. The iOS6 interface is very user friendly and is one reason that Apple has a very loyal customer base.

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Apple Tax – Is the Apple Experience Worth the Cost?

11/04/2012 by

Apple has lately been something of a controversial company. While many see their products as highly inventive, intuitive and well designed, they could easily be accused of abusing their popularity. Not only is Apple currently suing everyone left, right and center, but they are also well known for create a very closed system that prevents customers from using their devices freely and for charging a lot more for the privilege.

Apple Tax

Credits : Cult Of Mac

What is Apple Tax ?

‘Apple Tax’ is a term that refers not only to the much higher price you’ll pay extra initially when you buy an Apple (try an extra hundred dollars or two for a device with generally lower specs even) but also for the increased price you’ll pay for just about everything else from that point on from media to songs. This is the price you pay for owning an Apple, this is ‘Apple Tax’, but is it worth it? Here are some other examples of Apple charging more for your products…

Apps

One notable difference between the Play Store and App Store is the cost of apps. It is much cheaper for a developer to develop an Android app than it is for them to develop the same thing on iPhone, Google take a much lower cut, there are far more ways of doing it (Basic4Android for instance lets them program it in a language similar to the very popular and easy Visual Basic) and they don’t need to buy any hardware especially. It’s no wonder then that you end up paying much more for your iPhone apps than you do for the same thing on other devices.

Take Amazing Alex – $0.99 on iPhone, $2.99 on iPad, or completely free on Android devices (tablet and phone) and the same is true of many other popular apps in the store. There are also just higher numbers of free apps on Android meaning that you can enjoy doing almost everything you need to without spending anything. Of course the quality is somewhat more negligible and there are again compatibility issues, so again you have to ask yourself whether it’s worth paying more for the iTunes experience?

Software and Hardware

At the same time after you’ve paid more for your iPhone and more for your apps, Apple ten find more other ways to charge you extra too. The fact that iPhones have such an unusual power port and no micro USB for instance means that you aren’t going to be able to charge your iPhone or iPod at a friend’s house from their computer. If you lose your iPhone charge you will need to buy one of the Apple branded ones and of course for that you will pay twice the price. And even the third party peripherals such as cases and screen protectors will cost you significantly more for Apple devices than they will for Samsung or Blackberry ones.

It’s not just on the iPhone that you will be paying more however, you’ll also be paying a lot more for your Macbooks than you would for a HP or another computer with similar specs. Again this also extends to the software – such as MS Word, as well as the peripheries. And if you’re into downloading things without paying full price (shame on you!) then that’s going to be a lot harder on an Apple machine meaning you can’t even worm your way out of the Apple tax.

Restrictions

In some ways you could also consider some of the many restrictions that Apple place on their products as being a form of tax too. For instance the DRM on your iTunes music that prevents you from copying it to more than a handful of devices, or the fact that you need iTunes to even access the files on your device. When all is said and done Apple users put up with a lot out of loyalty to their favorite tech firm… but do they get the same love back?

Whether or not you are happy to pay extra for the privilege of having a half-eaten apple logo on your device is of course a matter of choice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get annoyed by it – particularly when Apple own such a large share of the market, and particularly when they have been recently accused of using tax ‘shelters’ to avoid paying all that much tax themselves… (apparently getting out of around $3 billion last year). Time will tell whether Apple’s antics eventually come back to haunt them, but for now – what do you think about it?

Image Credits : Cult Of Mac

Author Bio:
Jeet is a gadget lover and has used many of Apple’s products including earlier Macs, Powerbook, and the latest iGadgets. He works with GetLinksPro and writes on a variety of topics including technology and internet.

Filed Under: Iphone, Tech News

5 Simple Tips to Speed up iPhone.

10/23/2012 by

It has happened with many users that they scrolled through the menu of iPhone but it took some time to swap to the next page. Many felt annoyed when they found that lots of times are taking by the phone to open an app. If these things are happening with your iPhone mainly in 2G, 3G and 3GS versions then you may have not optimized your iPhone for best performance. Here we will discuss on 5 simple tips to speed up iPhone which will be described in the following part.

Tips to Speed up iPhone

Simple Tips to Speed up iPhone.

#1. Empty ‘Safari’ Cache:

We use the internet a lot in these days and most of the websites are enabled with cookies and it means great level of cache. Safari browser is the source on which the hardware of iPhone depends a lot. Thus clearing out the caches can reduce Safari’s burden and as a result the burden on iPhone’s processor and RAM will also decrease.

#2. Clearing Inbox:

In iPhone certain resources are allocated as far as messaging and messaging related operations are concerned. Smoother surfing of phone can be realized if you cut the number of text messages down in your iPhone.

#3. Using Task Manager:

Many people held the browsers and iPhone apps on hold and switch back to other apps or Menu. As a result of this, iPhone’s battery, RAM and processor are used more and iPhone becomes slow. The solution of this problem is to download some nice Task Manager from Cydia or App Store. You will be able to view the standby Apps with the help of the Task Manager and it will automatically turn off the app which you are not using.

#4. Restarting Sometimes:

The tether will allow you to restart the phone if your iPhone is jailbreaked. For clearing the data, it is necessary to restart the iPhone once in a week. This will also increase the iPhone speed a lot.

#5. Upgrading the iPhone Model:

Another important tip from my 5 simple tips to speed up iPhone is upgrading the iPhone model. Of course the new versions which are introduced in the market are of better forms from every aspect compared to earlier models. Better processor, better RAM of upgraded models will always give better performance than your old iPhone. This is why; going for an upgraded model can solve your problem of slow phone operations.

These are the 5 simple tips to speed up iPhone. Follow these tips and you will definitely realize some improvement.

Author Bio: This is a Guest Post by Aadith Sasi on behalf of http://techwaffy.com and http://techiecold.com.

Filed Under: Iphone

Top iPhone 5 Rivals : The Battle Begins.

10/03/2012 by

iPhone 5 is the latest and quite frankly the greatest smartphone till now to have come out from the hallowed Apple stable. The excitement and the frenzy for it can be gauged by the fact that its sells crossed the 2 million mark within 24 hours of being available in the market. Most analysts have predicted the sell to cross the 10 million mark and more. But, the road ahead may not be as smooth as being predicted due to the presence some heavyweights with cheaper and even better alternatives.

top iphone 5 rivals

Read : Top 5 Games for iPad Retina Display

The top iPhone 5 rivals are:-

1). Samsung Galaxy S3:-

Samsung Galaxy S3

Touted as the best smartphone ever, this is one rival that Apple sure can’t afford to brush under the carpet. The 4.9 in device is powered by the ice-cream sandwich with a quad-core Exynos processor. Couple that with the LTE connectivity, NFC , 8MP camera and features such as the S-Voice, Smart Stay,etc powered by the S-software, and you have got a sure match-winner. This reflects from the fact that it has sold over 6.5 million devices till the second quarter of the year.

2). Samsung Galaxy Note/Note 2:-

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Dubbed as the original Phablet, it is one of the biggest success stories of Samsung in 2012. It comes armed with features like 5.3 in screen, 2MP front camera, 8MP back camera, 1.5gHz dual-core processor, S-pen stylus,etc. As if one was not enough, its successor Note 2 has also been announced, which brings a plethora of features including the redesigned stylus and software features from Android Jelly Bean.

3). HTC One X:-

HTC One X

Despite the manufacturer’s observation of not being as hot as in market as expected, it is still one of the best smartphones available, its signature being its great 4.7in HD screen with 720p support. It is slim and light, powered by the Snapdragon S4 CPU and Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It is expected to challenge more hotly when it is upgraded to the Jelly Bean in the coming months.

4). Nokia Lumia 920:-

Nokia Lumia 920

Suddenly, Nokia seems to have made a splash in the smartphone market with its new Lumia 920. This boasts of a curved-glass screen of 4.5 in with a resolution of 1280*768, with a pure motion HD+ display. Its most striking feature is its camera laced with the PureView technology. It also has the same Snapdragon processor like One X, NFC support City lens App, etc. With this, Nokia will surely try to regain some of the lost ground in this business.

Read : Nokia N1 Concept Phone runs on Android 4.0 [Rumor]

5). Motorola Droid RAZR M:-

Motorola Droid RAZR M

It is one of the most affordable smartphones in the market featuring a 4.3in HD display coupled with super amoled technology. It comes with the android Ice Cream Sandwich, and powered by the same processor as Nokia and HTC. Its other features include 4G LTE & NFC support, a 8MP camera, 1080p video recording etc.

With such rivals on the block, iPhone 5 will surely not have a smooth run in the market. As the smartphone market further heats up, the customers can only hope to gain, with new devices laced latest features and technology enhancing their life.

Author Bio : Sanjib Saha is the owner and founder of Technoinsta and Android firm . He loves playing Cricket. You can follow him on twitter @sanjibinkiit.

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Guest Posts, Iphone

10 Best Games on iPhone 5

09/30/2012 by

Playing Games on a smartphone is the most addictive thing that each and ecery person who owns a smartphone does. Just a few days back, iPhone 5 hit the markets and so that’s why we wanted to bring to you the best games to play on iPhone 5.

10 Best Games on iPhone 5

Some people are going to use new iPhone 5 for making business, for studying or for blogging. Somebody can write essays with it but most people prefer playing games. We propose you the list of the most popular games on iPhone 5.

Top 10 Best Games on iPhone 5

Captain America

Lead captain America on a suicide mission through HYDRA in World War Two. You must battle to free Dugan, Falsworth and Bucky from the fiery red hands of the Red Skull, all whilst he secretly develops weapons of mass destruction. Armed with his unbreakable shield, he must somehow keep everybody alive and foil Red skull, all
within the limits of this iPhone game.

Dead Space

The iPhone version of this survival horror is never going to be as scary or immersive as the console version, unless you are playing it on a plane during a power cut. Nevertheless the game has been highly ranked for its competent conversion from console to phone. It even keeps some of the scary elements; along with keeping the
improvised weapon aspect. It is currently the goriest iPhone 5 game you can buy.

Infinity Blade II

Siris battles his way through a world where the God King has been defeated. Siris must battle un-killable tyrants and their hordes of Titans. It is full of mystery and stunning graphics which immerses you nicely into the legendary and mythical feel of the game.

Grand Theft Auto 3

From the 2D game that drained young people’s time like acid did for 1960’s hippies. Grand Theft Auto went 3D and changed console gaming forever. Now it is on the iPhone 5 with graphics that are undeniably compelling. The world is just as ruthless, seedy and open as its console counterpart.

Real Racing 2

Just like the name claims, you can play this game and watch through live cameras as you drive real cars on a real track, all from the comfort of your home. Well not seriously. The title actually stands for the realism they have tried to add to the game; with real feel road surface reactions and gear switching. It is a hard game to play because it is easy to make mistakes and crash. Nevertheless it is fun in short bursts.

StarFront: Collision

You are placed on Sinistral, where Xenodium crystals are the new oil, and humans are racing to grab as much as they can through their company called the Consortium. There is also an alien race that is just itching to eat these crystals and will do anything to stop you digging them up. A third party can enter the game too, called the Wardens. These are a robot race who don’t like the look of humans and fancy helping the aliens.

Halo multiplayer : The Archetype

It logs you into a lobby of other players remarkably quickly so that you can start a shooting match with strangers very quickly. It is a first person shooter with a futuristic feel.

Scribblenauts Remix

This is a puzzle game. It gives you challenges to complete with word puzzles and challenges. It has fifty levels and super scribblenauts with a further 40 levels. It is not very different from the online puzzle games but is not very expensive, so maybe worth a little try. It is said to be addictive, as most of the 2D online games tend to be.
Maybe you could try a previous scribblenaut before buying or watch a game being played on YouTube first.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12

It is not unlike the many other PGA tour versions, but is a nice distraction if you have a few minutes with nothing to do. It can become addictive if you pride yourself on perfection. It is possible to learn the “technique” to improve your game.

Fight Night Champion

A boxing game is always fun on an iPhone, and this one is especially brutal. The game play is innovative, which makes a change because boxing games are notorious for becoming monotonous very quickly. The in-game graphics are the best graphics ever seen in a boxing game (remember that there are not loads of them on the market though).

Author’s bio : My name is Sonia Jackson. I represent the website Custom Essay Writing. We’ll help you to solve all problems with writing different essays and research papers in a short time; we’ll answer all your questions and give you useful advices.

Filed Under: Gaming World, Iphone

Apple takes on Google with 3D maps and Siri !!!

06/13/2012 by
Apple takes on Google with 3D maps and iOS 6
     Apple unveiled the iOS 6 in the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday. Its been the most biggest update that Apple Inc. and we are seeing since Steve Jobs. At WWDC, Apple showed off upgrades to the software running iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch devices.   
     There are hundreds of improvements brought out in iOS 6 mobile operating system, which is due to hit the markets by the end of the year. With this major update, Apple seeks to outshine their biggest rival, Google’s Android OS. The never ending war between the two superpowers, Apple v/s Android takes a new turn.
    Apple’s chief Tim Cook kicked off company’s annual WWDC by showing off some new capabilities built into the software. Apple booted the Google maps from iOS 6 with the 3D maps, opening up another front in the war with Android OS. Apple’s new operating system for iPhone and iPad will include a completely new maping solution. 
    Coming to Siri, it’s getting a great boost with this upgrade. Siri made its debut with the release of iPhone 4S and will now be extended to the recent generation iPads.Another hardcore improvement was to integrate Facebook just like the Twitter integration. 
Apple takes on Google with the latest iOS 6, 3D maps and Siri
    Apple even pulled the curtains off the more slimmer, more powerful Macintosh laptops. This move will help Apple, which is leading the market for tablets, to stay strong against the laptops running on Windows OS or the Google Chrome OS. The entire line of MacBook will get updated with faster processors, graphics, memory, flash storage and USB 3 connectivity. Improved models will see a boost in speed and memory. 
    Adding to the long list of new features is the “Retina” display that is going to be included in the high-performance MacBook Pro, giving it and extra high resolution screen. With all-flash architecture, a radially thin and light design and the Retina display, the new MacBook Pro is the most advanced Mac ever built. 
    
     Well, time for wrap up. Now it’s your turn to share your views with us and join in the discussion. Also I want to suggest you to subscribe with us as there are more news coming in the upcoming days about Apple which includes the new Mac OS. I bet you don’t want to miss it. So subscribe with us and enjoy each and every post. 
    If you like it, then please share it. And please leave your valuable comments so that I can know if you are enjoying the articles or is it time for a change ……….
Filed Under: Iphone, Tech News

New iOS 6 features : A quick look

06/13/2012 by
New iOS 6 features a quick look

    Apple Inc. has always used its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to launch new upgrades. Same is with this year’s conference. Apple is going to launch some of the best upgrades. There will be only one thing missing, and that would be Steve Jobs. This is gonna be the first biggest upgrade in the Apple history sans Steve Jobs. 

    This year’s Conference is going to see some great updates. The much awaited iOS 6 will be put in front of the world. Its been the talk of the town for a while now. So I decided to write an article about the latest features coming up with iOS 6. So here we go. 

New iOS 6 features :-

  1. Siri got a boost and new languages are added but a disappoint as to Indians as no Indian languages yet.
  2. Siri can now also launch applications.
  3. Reply by message and remind me later has been added to incoming calls.
  4. Facetime now works over 3G.
  5. The new ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature stops all sounds and even prevents the screen from lighting up. 
  6. Facebook has now been integrated into iOS similar to the way Twitter is integrated to the Apple devices.
  7. Apple’s map application now replaces the usage of Google maps, plus the updated maps shows the cities in 3D.
  8. Safari can now add iCloud tabs.
  9. Lost mode allows you to send a mobile number to a lost device, thus giving the finder the opportunity to return the lost device. (He’ll return, if he’s not a jerk).
  10. iOS has added a VIP feature so that certain people in your contacts will have their mails, messages and calls prioritized.
  11. Photo Stream now allow you to share pictures with your friends, family and even loved ones. 

    I hope you got a rough idea of what’s new in the iOS 6. If you want a more detailed look at all the latest features, then you can go here. If you liked it then please share it.

Filed Under: Iphone, Tech News

How did Android and iOS became smartphones – Growing Up [Infographic]

05/24/2012 by
How did Android and iOS became smartphones

     Before some five years, having a smartphone was a big thing. But now the scenario is completely different. This is all due to the advancement of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. These two operating systems created a whirlwind in the mobile market. And today we can see the results of it. Almost every person is a proud owner of an Android device because of its easy availability (i.e. cheap price), while Iphone is the first choice of people who are willing to spend money. But the question is how did this two superpowers actually became superpowers ?? Here, I have brought an Infographic to answer your question.

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     I hope you would like the above Infographic. Feel free to share it with your friends and colleagues. Stay tuned with us to get interesting updates.

Filed Under: Android World, Infographics, Iphone

Droid v/s IOS : Battle of the mobile Operating systems [Infographic]

05/17/2012 by
Droid v/s IOS Battle of the mobile OPS
       The battle of the two most sought after mobile operating system – Android and iOS, has been the most trending topic online and even offline. Both are trying to get ahead of each other in this race. They are trying to prove that one is better than the other, and we are enjoying its benefits. We are getting more and more games and apps to enjoy on our smart devices. Am I right or am I right ??? 
       Many blogs and websites are covering this topic day after day and week after week as this topic is evergreen. I am also trying to reap the benefits of this hot topic. Some days back, while surfing the net I stumbled upon this amazing Infographic that has covered the topic very beautifully. I loved it and thought it is worth sharing. I hope you too will like it.
This Infographic is provided by people at Hunch.

Droid V/S IOS : Battle of the OPS.

     I hope that this Infographic might be very informative. If you liked it then please share it with your friends. Thanks…..

Filed Under: Android World, Infographics, Iphone

3 Simple tips to Utilize your Smartphone’s battery life effectively.

05/16/2012 by
tips to increase battery life
       Becoming an owner of a smartphone has become a necessity for most of us. There is a simple reason behind the great demand of smartphones. That reason is that these small devices can do virtually everything that a computer can do. As a result, the popularity of Android and iOS increasing and thus more and more people are willing to get their hands on such wonderful smart devices. 
        It is so amazing to have a smartphone in your hand, but there is one short-coming of these devices. You too will agree with me. And that shortcoming is its battery life. The battery life of such smartphones is very very low. If you use it continuously, you will surely get frustrated as the battery will fall at a very low level. But we can try to cope up with it. Here I am going to give some tips regarding the utilization of battery life. Using this tips, you want see a large difference in the battery life but surely you will be able to witness a considerable amount of change.

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1) Turn Off 3G Network when its not necessary :-

    Using 3G will give you super-fast and blazing Internet speed but at the same time it consumes about double the battery life compared to the normal network. So whenever you are not using the Internet services or your phone is on stand-by mode, turn the 3G network off. Always try to keep your device in the normal netowrk mode as the battery usage is much less in normal network compared to the 3G network.

2) Control the brightness of your phone :-

     This aspect of your device effects the battery life much than any other thing. Yes, the brightness of your phone consumes the most amount of the battery. If you keep the brightness level to the maximum level, than your battery won’t give as much performance as you are expecting. I suggest everyone to keep the brightness level to point one because even at that level, all the phone functions are clearly visible even in the sunlight. So try to keep the brightness level as low as possible and see a major difference in the battery life.

3) Uninstall useless Apps :-

     I have seen in many smartphones that there are a number of apps installed having the same functionality. Why to install more apps when only one can do the work ?? Remove such useless apps and keep only the best. Also remove apps which demand Internet connection. This will not only increase your battery life but also your memory space will increase.

Summary :-

   By implementing the above points, I am sure you will see a significant change in your battery life. I hope that the above article will help you. If I missed out on some point then please let me know via comments. 
  
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