Usually it’s Apple that calls out other companies for copying its design, but one phone-maker may have a chance to turn the tables on Cupertino. Chinese firm Digione is claiming that Apple cribbed its design for the iPhone 6, pointing to a patent filed all the way back in January 2014 and granted in July. Digione contacted Apple directly back in September but apparently hasn’t received...
Just last week we reported that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus screens might scratch too easily, and now it looks like Apple may have yet another issue on its hands. iPhone 6 owners are claiming that the device’s front-facing camera can become misaligned, potentially ruining even your best selfies. To check if your iPhone 6 is affected, just take a look at the front-facing camera. If...
Apple hasn’t ever really been that afraid of cannibalizing sales of its own products, so long as customers are still buying hardware from Apple and entering its ecosystem. We knew that back when Apple first introduced the iPad and folks were worried it would cannibalize sales of Macs. Now it seems that folks are picking up iPhones over the iPad. Pocket, maker of the popular application...
It used to be you bought a phone and it was more or less tied to a single carrier. You did your time, and if you asked nicely, the carrier you purchased your device from might unlock your device. Today, it's easier than ever to swap between carriers if you buy your phone unlocked. The market's biggest flagships support the bands necessary to get up and running on multiple providers,...
Each quarter we round up a list of the best Android smartphones on the market. It seems more fitting to cover Android that frequently because phone makers refresh Android handsets more often than other mobile operating systems. With the holidays upon us, however, we’re ready to bring you a list of the best smartphones that we think will make great gifts this year. We’re going to cover...
Design similarities in mobile are nothing new. It doesn’t happen as often today, but it’s been a darker part of the industry for years. This company copies that company, that company copies this company, and so forth. But Lenovo’s new S90 Sisley, which is bound for China, is practically a spitting image of Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Not only that, but Lenovo’s marketing for...
Just a few days ago we reported on a story that suggested Apple might have a major recall on its hands. The gist of it was that the NAND flash and IC controller inside of some models of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, particularly those with more storage than entry-level options, weren’t performing up to snuff. As a result, the phones were prone to crashing. We’ve experienced this on...
There’s no question Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are popular among consumers. In addition to breaking records stateside, both devices have allegedly been a hot item overseas, too. That could equate to some incredible sales next quarter—people are still lining up for the device, which goes to show just how incredible reception has been so far. Apple still hasn’t provided a...
Apple earnings are out, and the company is once again exceeding expectations. The company provided a breakdown of its product lineup and noted that its iPhone is still very popular among consumers. But the more important tidbit is just how popular the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus seem to be. The devices launched just over a month ago, and Apple CEO Tim Cook says demand is far exceeding...
The iPhone 6 is here, and for any clumsy or cautious Apple fans that means it’s time to pick up a new case. Apple already offers its own plastic and leather options, but there are plenty of other cases to choose from, including a few looking for crowd-funding support on Kickstarter. Today we’re highlighting one interesting case that turns your iPhone 6 isn’t a hub for your credit cards...