Everything we think we know about the iPhone 6s
With the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple finally addressed a longstanding advantage Android handsets had over previous iPhone models — bigger screens. Coupled with Touch ID, Apple’s iPhone 6 lineup presented an incredible value proposition for consumers looking to upgrade their existing smartphones.
That being said, it remains to be seen how Apple plans to top what it accomplished with the iPhone 6, easily the company’s most successful iPhone launch ever. And with Apple now on the big display bandwagon, one wonders what type of features it plans to incorporate into its iPhone 6s models to entice users to upgrade.
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This secret trick is the fastest way to shut down your Windows PC
The procedure for shutting down a Windows computer varies depending on which version of the operating system you use. Regardless of OS version, however, one thing is true across the board: Shutting machines down is more complicated than it should be, and it takes longer than it should take.
Holding down the power button is a quicker option, but believe it or not, there’s actually a secret trick that will shut your system down even faster.
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Comcast is trying something unheard of: Being ‘focused on the customer’ and ‘doing what’s right’
Why has Comcast’s customer service been so traditionally bad? Largely because it hasn’t faced any negative repercussions for it. After all, in many markets Comcast is the only game in town for broadband services, which means that angry customers don’t have anywhere else to go if they aren’t satisfied. However, the rise of cord cutting and online TV streaming services means that Comcast suddenly finds itself in competition with Netflix and other tech companies for users’ monthly TV subscription fees. This means Comcast actually has to (Gasp!) compete for consumers’ hearts and minds for the first time.
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HUGE DEAL: With Beats Music revamp looming, Spotify offers a killer deal with a 97% discount
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new and improved Beats Music service, and the impact could be felt throughout the industry. In fact, there have been rumblings for months now that Apple is trying to convince music labels to eliminate the free streaming tier on services like Spotify.
It indeed feels as though we’re on the cusp of some serious change in the streaming music market, but Spotify is apparently going to do everything it can to attract new business before Apple unveils its revamped streaming service next month. And to help move things along, the company is now offering a killer deal.
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Race Your Favorite Fords on PC or Next Gen Consoles
The Crew launched at the end of 2014 and over the last few months has been gaining an ever-growing audience of players, so we had to check it out.
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Galaxy S6 edge vs. G4 vs. One M9: The in-depth comparison video Android fans have been waiting for
There have been a lot of great new Android phones that have come out so far this year, mostly notably the Galaxy S6 edge, the LG G4 and the HTC One M9. To help you keep track of them all, the team at Droid Life has put together a terrific comparison video of all three devices that shows their strengths and weaknesses and that will hopefully help you determine which device is the right one for you.
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How to cheat at Words With Friends
Word With Friends, on the off chance you’re unfamiliar, is an extremely popular and addicting scrabble-eque mobile app for both iOS and Android. The game itself has been a top app on the App Store chart for years now as it provides a great way to pass the time, have some fun, and showcase one’s vocab prowess.
Now if you want to have a little bit of fun and perhaps shock a friend who always happens to get the best at you at Words With Friends, here’s a fun way to use the Terminal app in OS X to help you do just that.
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iPhone 6 is a huge problem for Android
In the fourth calendar quarter of 2014, Apple managed to earn more money than any company had ever earned before in a single quarter. The record-smashing quarter was driven by tremendous pent-up demand for iPhones with larger displays, as tens of millions of customers rushed to purchase the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
As it turns out, we’re still seeing ripples from that massive launch and now, we can plainly see just how serious a problem the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are for Android vendors.
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Video: Conan figured out how to fix a major problem with the Apple Watch
A few days ago, Apple acknowledged the fact that the Apple Watch will not work properly on tattooed wrists, something users have discovered on their own. Specifically, the heart rate sensor placed on the back of the device might not be able to perform any readings depending on the ink used, and there’s really no way to have this issue fix.
Thankfully, Conan’s creative team has figured out a way to make the Apple Watch work even for people with inked wrists.
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BIGGEST SALE OF THE WEEK: 10 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time (SAVE $40!)
Those of you who follow our daily lists of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free are in for a real treat today, because we have compiled our biggest list of the week. Wednesday’s post has 10 paid iOS apps on sale for free in total, and there really is something for everyone here.
Of course, if 10 apps aren’t enough for you, there are also a few more paid apps on sale for free in yesterday’s post, so hurry back and grab them before it’s too late.
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