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Apple released iOS 8.3 with lots of bug fixes and enhancements however, a new bug have surfaced affecting quite a number of people using iPhone 5S to the iPhone 6S. This bug was noticed by a lot of people when a request was made to authorize an app with the Touch ID before download begins the result was that Touch ID wasn't responsive to the authorization request.  One way to get this fixed is to go to Settings and click on Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your passcode when asked then switch off iTunes & App Store and then switch it on again. If your already registered fingerprints were deleted after the update, you would need to re-register your fingerprints. Once the above mention steps are completed, the issue should be fixed as reported by some.  Apple may eventually release a fix that will address the issue in the next iteration of iOS 8.3 Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more smartphone news

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-...

Talk of Apple releasing another iOS 8 update is been circulating for sometime and it has finally materialized today.  The iOS 8.1.3 update was released and most peo. e that haven't jailbroken their device can immediately download the update from the software update menu in Settings/General/Software Update.  The update comes with bug fixes and security enhancements according to the information displayed if additional information regarding the update is requested.   To install the OTA update, click on install now, scroll down to agree to the Terms and Conditions presented by Apple. The update size is 136MB for iPhone 4S, it could be more for other Apple devices like the iPad or even the iPhone 6. However, the update shouldn't take more than 10mins. If you are not comfortable with OTA update, you can download the full firmware from here and then install on your phone. Its also a better choice for those that may want to jailbreak their phone in ...

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 ...

When it comes to FPS shooter games on smartphones and tablets, the leading name is Modern Combat which is owned by Gameloft. The latest iteration of the Modern Combat game is finally here and its known as Modern Combat 5: Blackout. This is the game with polished and lovely storyline; more like Call of Duty on game consoles. Modern Combat since its first release had been good and this new release is also very great. With spectacular graphics, blistering action sequences, console based first poerson shooters. If you like Call of Duty then you would love this new Modern Combat 5. The game cost $6.99 and its available for both Android and iOS devices at their respective app stores which you can find with the direct download link below. Modern Combat 5: Blackout for Android Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iPhone Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more smartphone gists.

A suit as been filed against Apple for not allowing text messages to get delivered to Android device users who switched from iPhone according to  Bloomberg . The suit was filled by a former iPhone user who switched to Android and realized that his messages failed to deliver over a couple of days. The suit which was filed in a federal court in San Jose, California reads as follows:  Apple’s iMessage retains text messages sent from other users of Apple devices and won’t deliver them to her Samsung Electronics Co. phone running on Google Inc.’s Android operating system, Adrienne Moore said in the complaint filed yesterday in San Jose, California. People who replace their Apple devices with non-Apple wireless phones and tablets are “penalized and unable to obtain the full benefits of their wireless-service contracts,” according to the complaint. It is believed that text messages get stuck briefly or permanently if sent to someone that switched from an Apple device...