In its announcement, Apple urged customers who believe they have a faulty phone to contact an Apple store, an authorised repair shop or the firm’s support line to start the process of getting a new battery. A “limited serial number range” was affected …
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NSPCC warning over Tinder-like app for teenagers
The Yellow app claims to have five million users and is the second most popular free lifestyle app after Tinder on the Apple app store in the UK. Like Tinder, users can connect with strangers by swiping right on their profile picture. When both users …
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Verizon iPhone 7 devices aren't as fast as they should be
If you’re an iPhone 7 user on Verizon and don’t think your phone is quite as speedy as it should be, it might not just be your imagination; new performance tests show that despite the speedier network, Apple’s newest smartphone is only barely faster on …
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Apple limiting speeds on iPhone 7 with Qualcomm modems: Here’s why
Apple iPhone 7 smartphones with the Qualcomm modem are capable of faster LTE downloads, but it seems Cupertino is intentionally reducing these speeds. According to a report in Bloomberg, Apple iPhone 7 devices running on Verizon network in the US are …
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iOS devices suck more than Android devices, a study claims
The study stated that iPhone users experienced more failures than Android users, mostly driven by bugs in the iOS 10 update. Most of the failures reported have been related to issues of overheating, apps crashing and connectivity. The study claims iPhones …
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iPhone 6s shutting down randomly? Apple will fix it
If your iPhone 6s has been shutting down unexpectedly, Apple may have you covered. The company has opened up a new repair program for last year’s iPhone in which eligible customers can have their device’s battery replaced at no extra cost. According to …
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Apple offers free battery replacement for iPhone 6S shutdown problem
Apple has admitted that some iPhone 6S devices can suddenly shut down for no apparent reason. The tech giant is offering owners of the problematic smartphones free replacement batteries. “A very small number” of iPhone 6S devices manufactured between …
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Is YOUR iPhone 6s affected by the 'unexpected shutdown' bug? Apple will now replace the battery for free
The Cupertino-based technology firm will replace batteries on affected devices. The issue only affects a ‘relatively small batch’ of the devices manufactured last year, says Apple. The firm will not disclose the exact numbers. This is Apple’s second …
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iPhone 6s randomly turns off? Apple says it will replace battery for free
Apple says the iPhone 6s battery problem is not a safety issue and only affects a small number of devices. Apple has kicked off a new program to repair what it says is a “very small number” of iPhone 6s handsets that shut down for no apparent reason.
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iOS 10 Problems: This iPhone Lock Screen Exploit Lets Hackers Access Your Sensitive Info, But Here's A Quick Fix
iPhone users on iOS 10 have a new issue to deal with: a lock screen exploit that enables hackers to gain access into a user’s personal data. The exploit in question was shared by iDeviceHelp, a YouTube channel, which shared a video that gives a detailed …
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Common iOS 10 Problems and How to Fix Them
About a week ago, Apple released the iOS 10.2 to participants of its beta testing program. Before long, users will soon get the feel of the new updated OS for their iPhones and iPads. However, no matter how good the system is, problems and glitches still …
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Best iPhone sleep-tracking apps & alarm clock apps
Which are the best sleep and alarm clock apps for iPhone? While Apple offers built-in Alarm, Stopwatch and Timer features as part of iOS, third-party apps covering similar functions are available in abundance via the App Store. One reason to go for a non …
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iPhone 7 Plus Supply Is Finally Improving — Slowly
It’s not unusual for Apple to face long-running supply shortages for its most popular products. For example, in late 2014, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus demand significantly outpaced Apple’s expectations. In the U.S. Apple’s online store was quoting a wait of …
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Berkeley Apple store hit again by group of thieves; customers and staff express concern
For the third time in nine days, thieves ran into the Berkeley Apple store on Fourth Street and made off with stolen electronics, authorities report. Several local residents — including one woman who was inside the store when it was hit — got in …
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Customers not happy with Apple's 'pitiful' cure for iPhone 'touch disease'
Sophia Harris has worked as a CBC video journalist across the country, covering everything from the start of the annual lobster fishery in Yarmouth, N.S., to potash prices in Saskatchewan. She now has found a good home at the business unit in Toronto where …
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iOS 10 Hidden Feature: Creates movies automatically
When Apple released iOS 10, the latest system software for the iPhone/iPad, it made a big deal out of the major features, like a redesigned Music app and contextual predictions in autocorrect. But Apple’s engineer elves worked for a year to overhaul iOS …
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Have an iPhone 7 from Verizon? Apple may be throttling your speeds
For all intents and purposes, iPhone 7 devices using Verizon should be faster than those on AT&T’s network, but researchers have found that they perform more or less the same. It could mean that Apple has “chosen to not enable certain features of the …
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