Buying the iPhone 6s at the Apple Store next week? Here’s what you need to know
OK, so let’s say you didn’t preorder your iPhone 6s and you’re the sort of person who just has to get the new device at the Apple Store the day that it releases instead of, say, waiting for a week and picking one up without having to wait for hours in line. 9to5Mac has learned details about Apple’s retail store iPhone 6s launch plans for next Friday and there’s some key information you should know before you decide to spend the night camped outside your local Apple Store.
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Great Amazon deal: 300 Mb/s Netgear Wi-Fi router for under $22
Sometimes Amazon makes it too easy to save money. Take this NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Router with High Power 5dBi External Antennas, for example. There are people out there who pay a monthly fee to their Internet service provider just for Wi-Fi in their homes. This scam should be against the law, but cable companies play by some pretty lenient rules thanks to big lobbying budgets.
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Every new movie and TV show you can stream on Netflix this week (September 13 – September 19)
It’s that time of the week again, and BGR is bringing you a roundup of the best new Netflix movies and shows for your streaming pleasure. A lot of your time is wasted by looking around Netflix for something you haven’t seen yet, so this update will save you some precious ticks on the clock.
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New Nexus 5X and Nexus 6 details leak with event just two weeks away
Google is going to launch new Nexus devices in a few weeks, including new Nexus 5 (known as Nexus 5X) and Nexus 6 models. Many reports have already offered plenty of information regarding the specs, release date and prices for these devices, which are made by LG and Huawei, respectively. But it looks like Google is preparing more surprises for Android fans looking to get their hands on its next-generation pure Android handsets.
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Forget PS4 and Xbox One: I’m not sure the Apple TV can compete with the iPhone
Look, we all knew that the reports of the Apple TV potentially trumping the PS4 and Xbox One were overblown, but all along, I was holding out hope that the Apple TV’s long-awaited update would be a step forward for gaming on Apple devices.
I was sitting in rapt attention as Tim Cook returned to the stage to start talking about television — I was ready for the bombs to start dropping — but as the Apple TV segment suddenly transitioned to the iPhone 6s, I felt like I’d missed something.
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Man misdials and accidentally texts police officer asking for drugs
A man in Florida was recently arrested in a sting operation after he accidentally entered a wrong number into his phone and inadvertently texted the last person in the world he thought might be on the other end of the line — a captain from the Martin County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit.
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Amazon deal of the day: A $38 gadget that will save you hundreds this year alone
If you’ve been thinking about cutting the cord but you’re not sure streaming services like Netflix, HBO Now and other apps will fill the inevitable void in your life, the answer may be one little Amazon deal away. Yes, the prospect of losing live access to primetime shows is a difficult pill for some people to swallow, but guess what: Devices like the Mohu Leaf 50 Indoor HDTV Antenna will give you access to all of your favorite major networks for free.
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T-Mobile and Sprint’s iPhone 6s deals look great… but beware these catches
Both Sprint and T-Mobile have unleashed upgrade deals for the iPhone 6s in recent days and both deals seem to offer users terrific bargains on Apple’s newest device. This is particularly true when you look at the amount of money you’ll be paying every month on your wireless bill over the life of the devices, as wireless analytics firm Alekstra has calculated the average amount of money you’ll spend by buying the iPhone 6s through all major American carriers and has found that you’ll spend less on both Sprint and T-Mobile than on AT&T and Verizon. However, it seems there are significant catches that every user should know about before making a decision.
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‘You’re terminated’: Arnold Schwarzenegger hired to host ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Because the world is an amazing place, it looks like the Terminator has been hired to take Donald Trump’s place as the host of Celebrity Apprentice. As reported by CNN’s Brian Stetler, actor and one-time governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the host of NBC’s popular reality show that Trump hosted for years before he decided to run for president.
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9 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
Want to start your week off with a great list of nine paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today’s list has some very high-quality options on it, but as always, these sales could end at anytime — so be sure to hurry!
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