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Apple have released the new iOS 8.4 firmware update which comes with various bug fixes and enhancements but most importantly it comes with the most awaited music streaming app known as the Apple Music. The update is only about 153 MB and can be downloaded as an OTA update. However, for those that would want to jailbreak their device on iOS 8.4, it is adviced that a fresh iOS 8.4 firmware is downloaded and installed on the device through iTunes.   The jailbreak tool which was released by PP Team is available for download here and so far it is working well although it was reported on social media that PP Team stole the exploits for this jailbreak from TaiG Team and quickly released it before TaiG released their jailbreak tool. This means that a lot of  people from the jailbreak community may refrain from using this jailbreak tool and use  the version that was released by TaiG Team few minutes ago.  If you would love to use the TaiG Jailbreak to...

Recently sources have suggested that apple is working hard to beat the competition of Google Now with a new service codenamed "Proactive". While Google Now which is available on iOS devices and Microsoft's Cortana available on Microsoft 10, Android and iOS devices, it's time for Apple to make their move too. Proactive will have the same function as Google Now and reports from 9to5mac suggest that Proactive will provide information based on user data and usage. It seems that Proactive will be a replacement for "Spotlight" search feature and it's going to be located on the left side of the homescreen. This service or we could say "digital assistant" is rumored to come along with a lot revolutionary features which will be mentioned below. Apple's main focus with this service is going to be on sophisticating and improving the maps and the information it displays. One of the improvements could be on Map's Points of interest ...

Apple yesterday released an update to the iOS 8 firmware bringing the most recent iOS firmware to iOS 8.3. The release brings good number of fixes and enhancements to the iPhone and just one bad news.  Messages, Siri, Keyboard and Maps have received enhancements that makes them more better to use. For example, the  message quick reply now has an image attached to it view the content of the message has one or more images in it. Another enhancements is in the emoji section giving rise to new emojis that will thrill a lot of peeps.  One bad news with the release of iOS 8.3 will affect those that have a jailbroken devices or want to jailbreak their device. iOS 8.3 have patched the exploit used by Taig and hence no jailbreak will be possible for iOS 8.3 at least for now. Aside this, all other things that comes with the iOS 8.3 are quite good as shown in the release notes detailed below. Improved performance App launch App responsiveness Messages Wi-...

Every week Apple gives an app for free. Most times, these apps are very worthy to have and this week Apple have decided to make the popular Printer Pro app made by Readdle available to download for free.  For those that don't know, Printer Pro is an app that makes it possible for you to print documents on your iPhone or iPad even if the printer is not a wireless printer. If the said printer is a wireless printer, printing from your smartphone is just a tap away. However, if the printer isn't a wireless printer, you would need to install a windows app on your windows computer, and then pair your iPhone with the computer and then print from the printer.   Printer Pro is a great app and I have used it many times so if you're interested in the app, all you need to do is go to the App Store and download the app for free before it becomes a paid app again in the nearest future.  Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more smartphone gi...

Apple have released an update to the iOS 8.1 firmware for all iOS 8 capable devices. The latest iOS 8.1.1 firmware according to Apple fixes bugs and makes older devices more snappier during use. This of course is a great thing, however, for those willing to keep their jailbreak, there is a drawback when this update is applied as pointed out by seasoned hacker  +MuscleNerd +MuscleNerd   earlier today made a tweet warning jailbreakers to stay away from the new iOS 8.1.1 update if they intend to have a jailbroken Apple Device. From the tweet below, the message is clear and concise. If you are on iOS 8.1 and haven't upgraded to iOS 8.1.1, you can jailbreak your device using the Pangu jailbreak tool in shown in one of our "How To" guides here . Therefore, if you still to hold on to your jailbroken iPhone, you are advised to stay away from iOS 8.1.1 update. However, if you don't care for a jailbroken iPhone you can go ahead to upgrade your iPhone to th...

Finally, the iPhone 6 and 6 plus is now available for purchase from the different stores and online outlets right there. We can see a lot of people gathering at the  AT&T and Verizon store in my locality which shows how much people want to get their hands on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. We also had the opportunity to get a hands on and good look and feel of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus and the images below with our YouTube video links show you the iPhone. iPhone 6 plus compared to iPhone 6 iPhone 6 compared to iPhone 5 iPhone 6 plus compared to iPhone 5 Furthermore, we did a height comparison of the iPhone 6 plus with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S. You would actually be amazed at how huge the iPhone 6 plus is when you hold it in your hands and this when you get to appreciate the ability to bring the icons down by double tapping the home button in other to easily reach the apps or menus at the top of the phone. Oh and in case you forgot, both iPhone ...

Apple announced Apple Watch during the September 12 Apple event in California and since then, the new Apple Watch is the new cool gadget that is being talked about for a while now. Apple already said that the Apple Watch would cost $349 while the gold version can go as high as $4999. This is however a lot of cash compared to rival smartwatches like the Moto 360, Galaxy Gear and Pepple watch. That being said, Apple hopes that even though the cost of the Apple Watch outweighs that of her competitors, Apple said they would be looking at selling 50 million quantities of the Apple Watch in 2015. The Apple Watch is no doubt a very great gadget on your hand but are you willing to spend $349 on one? Lets hear your thoughts about this. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more smartphone news.

Up until now, the reaction to smart watches released by the likes of Samsung, Google, Sony and even Pebble had been met with a lot of dissatisfaction; like there was something missing with the various types that were released by this tech giants. But when Apple unveiled the Apple Watch on the 9th of September 2014 around 1pm, the whole world went nuts! Suddenly the smart watch is now a great concept, a device that everyone wants - dissatisfaction disappeared and everyone was beyond satisfied because Apple fixed the missing thing. The question is, what did Apple do right? Find out after the break. Apple in its introduction of the Apple Watch didn't just make the watch tell the time, measure pulse or help with directions like other smartwatches out there. Apple included a new aspect; an aspect where you can communicate with other Apple Watch users. This is done by the help of the Taptic engine. With this you can tell someone with the Apple Watch to look at you by sendin...

So finally, Apple's event took place at the Flint Center in Cupertino California today September 9th 2014 with lots of excitement and razzmatazz. Nothing can really describe how great it was to see the devices Apple unveiled today. Even though a lot of people already knew what the iPhone 6 and 6 plus looked like, there was somethings about the said phones that were not known that was exposed to the world today; including the amazing Apple Watch which is gonna kill other smartwatch that had been released before now. Below, we give you a rundown of all that took place at the Flint Center. At around 11:55am guests and press were already settled in their sits and stands for the event and by 12:05pm, Tim Cook walked to the stage with his blue T-shirt and a blue jeans and started giving us the history of how Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh at the Flint Center 30yrs ago and how the iMac was introduced in 1998 at the same venue. Fast forward to 30 years later, Apple is l...

The wait is over, Apple have finally taken the wraps off the iPhone 6 devices and we now known what it is exactly. No more rumors and no more false spec list. Below is the full specifications of the newly officially announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus smartphones. Specifications iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus Announced September 9 th 2014 September 9 th 2014 Available for Purchase September 19 th 2014 September 19 th 2014 Network 2G/3G/4G/LTE 2G/3G/4G/LTE SIM card / Type Single SIM/ Nano SIM card Single SIM/ Nano SIM card Dimensions 138.1 x 67.0 x 6.9mm 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1mm Weight 129gramms 172 gramms Screen size 4.7inch 5.5inch Screen type IPS LCD Sapphire glass IPS LCD Sapphire glass Resolution 1334 x 750 (326PPI) 1920 x 1080 (401PPI) Screen Protection Shatter proof, oleophobic coating ...