Bad news, 16GB iPhone 6s owners: iOS 9 feature that saves storage space is delayed
Fixing the iOS storage problems that surfaced as soon as iOS 8 was released last fall was one of Apple’s priorities for iOS 9. And Apple largely delivered. The new iOS 9 release requires three times less storage space than iOS 8 freeing up more memory to the user. At the same time, Apple slashed iCloud prices, making cloud storage even more affordable than before, and added a smart iOS feature that lets the device automatically delete apps to make sure a software update can be properly installed. Finally, Apple added a major new app-related feature in iOS 9 to further free up storage space called app thinning.
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Surprise: Rose gold iPhone 6s appears to be the most preordered new iPhone
Gadgets fans around the world are probably well aware what day is today, regardless of whether they’re buying Apple’s newest iOS smartphone or not. Yes, it’s iPhone 6s launch day, which means there are lines in front of retail stores, some with robots in them, and preorder deliveries are underway in most markets, as long as they aren’t part of the Pope’s visit.
How many iPhones will Apple sell during launch weekend? What handset will be the most popular? A well-known insider who has an accurate track record reporting on Apple products has learned more details about Apple’s iPhone 6s preorder process.
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The 9 most common dreams and what they might mean
We often wonder whether there’s a connection between the dreams we have and what goes on in our lives while we’re awake, particularly if we have recurring dreams. Psychologists will tell you that, yes, dreams are directly connected with our thoughts and feelings, and some professionals happen to interpret dreams on a regular basis.
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Netflix strikes again: Fall TV ratings are off to a disappointing start
Are viewers simply waiting for a new must-watch TV drama a’la Breaking Bad or Scandal to capture their attention? Or, are viewers simply leaving traditional TV viewing behind in favor of on-demand streaming a’la Netflix?
Whatever the reason, the 2015 fall TV season is off to a disappointing start.
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Tesla Model X demand will delay new shipments until mid-2016
The upcoming Tesla Model X, an SUV-inspired take on the wildly popular Model S, appears to be in extremely high demand. In a subtle website update originally spotted by Electrek, Tesla on Thursday morning updated its Model X order page to note that all new reservations won’t begin shipping until the second half of 2016.
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Songwriters earn just $90 for every 1 million streams on Spotify
The music industry isn’t in turmoil, but it’s undeniably in the midst of a transformation. These days, services like YouTube, Pandora and Spotify make it easier than ever for fans to discover new music and listen to old favorites. At the same time, many musicians have expressed concern that the economic model of a streaming-based music economy simply isn’t viable.
During a roundtable discussion on copyright issues at Belmont University in Nashville this week, songwriter Kevin Kadish said that he earned just $5,679 for more than 178 million streams of the song “All About That Bass“, a hit song he co-wrote for singer Meghan Trainor.
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Giving iPads to young kids akin to child abuse, doctor says
Giving an iPad, or any other tablet, to kids under two is akin to child abuse because the digital world presented on the screen may distort the way they perceive reality, a psychologist claims.
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Leak reveals when Android 6.0 Marshmallow will start rolling out to Nexus devices
Do you own a Nexus 5 or a Nexus 6? Congratulations! You’ll likely be getting updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow on October 4th. MobileSyrup has spotted a release schedule posted by Canadian wireless carrier Telus that shows both of Google’s most recent Nexus phones are slated to get Marhsmallow on October 4th, which means the software will probably be released on that day as well. Nexus devices are the first to get the latest Android upgrades because they run pure Android and don’t have any carrier bloatware to update along with the basic software.
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Every free Xbox One and Xbox 360 game you can download in October
There are already more new games on the market than any of us know what to do with, but that hasn’t stopped Microsoft from moving forward with yet another month of free Games with Gold.
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Lenovo caught yet again spying on Windows PC users
If you think Lenovo is done spying on you via your Windows computer without explicitly informing you about what’s going one, especially after the major Superfish spying scandal from mid-February, then you’re wrong.
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