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I’ve been playing with the iPhone 8 for a week or two, and in that time I’ve only found a handful of reasons to actually upgrade beyond the iPhone 6s and 7. That’s not to say it’s a bad phone, but it’s not a particularly compelling upgrade. If the iPhone 8 falls flat for you and you’re still looking for a way to put a dent in your wallet, you’re better off waiting for the upcoming iPhone X instead. So let’s explore your options, and consider the alternatives. 1. Your iPhone Is Old When I say old, I mean “iPhone 6 old” — a three-year old device. If you’re coming from an A8 processor, slow Touch ID scanner, tinny speakers, no weather or dust proofing, and a paltry amount of storage, the iPhone 8 is a great buy. It’s a refined version of last year’s iPhone 7 and you’ll notice a huge leap in performance. An aging device is the number one reason for upgrading this time around. The iPhone 6s is still a serviceable phone, and it doesn’t lack any huge feat...

If you’ve  upgraded to iOS 11 , you’ve probably noticed that the App Store looks different. There are some new tabs, some of the tabs you’re used to are gone, and Apple has given the home page a much more editorial feel. It can be a bit confusing at first, especially if you’re not expecting it. But if you know where to look, you can take advantage of some great features in the new App Store. Let’s take a look! 1. Don’t Skip the Today Page The App Store used to welcome you with a big list of apps: new, highlighted, and suggested apps; things you might like; and all sorts of other content was right on the home page. The  Today  page, new in iOS 11, is a big departure from that style. Instead of throwing a bunch of apps at you, it highlights just a few and gives you more information on each. The  App of the Day  and  Game of the Day  highlight standout options. A daily list gives you a fun category of apps. Recent lists ...

Apple TV isn’t just for watching films and television shows or playing games. It can also play an important role in your smart home. With Cupertino’s digital media player, you can now download and install apps to perform everyday home tasks such as checking your security cameras, monitoring your Wi-Fi network, and turning on your lights. To get started, all you need is a fourth- or fifth-generation Apple TV, a few dollars, and your imagination. In this article, you’ll learn about some of the most popular lifestyle and utility apps for Apple TV. Apple TV Apps for Lighting It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that some of the most popular smart lighting systems are controllable through Apple TV. After all, many of these products offer mood lighting, which is perfect for a night with the family in the living room, or a romantic stay-at-home getaway in the bedroom. These Apple TV apps should help you set the mood, whatever it may be. Hue TV  to Control Yo...

Apple has done away with Touch ID on its  latest flagship device — the iPhone X  and that too for good. The new Face ID that Apple has included on the new iPhone X is definitely a cut above the rest, but what makes it so unique let’s find out. Apple has left no stone unturned to make the Face ID technology the best and why shouldn’t it be, with the touch ID missing on the iPhone X this is a much-needed level of security for users. Real Depth Sensing Tech The Face ID technology makes use of an Infra red projector to project hundreds of invisible light markers on the users face. Using these markers the Infra red camera reads the depth and contours of the users face. Once the data is saved in the device every time the iPhone matches information from all the markers to make sure that it only unlocks the device for the right user. Truly Hands-free Unlike touch ID, face ID does not require any physical touch. This technology relies on infra red ...

After tons of leaks and speculations, Apple has finally taken the veil off the new Apple products. Amongst its fleet of new products, including the new iPhones, the  Watch Series 3,  and a refreshment of the Apple TV, the US-based company also unveiled a major product — the Apple A11 Bionic processor. The A11 Bionic chipset will power the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and the iPhone X  and is an apt successor to the  A10 Fusion  found on the older iPhones. It’s also touted to be the most powerful processor that Apple has built, as touted by Phil Schiller, and is also the most powerful that  any smartphone  has seen till date. Here are the coolest features of the new Apple A11 Bionic. 1. Faster and Better The Apple A11 Bionic chipset is a six-core processor with 4.3 billion transistors. It’s made up of two high-performance cores which are 25% faster than the older A10 It also includes four high-efficiency cores that are 70% faster. 2. Bette...

Along with the iPhone 8, Apple has also launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The two new smartphones are a new iteration of the previous year’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with upgraded cameras. Apple has improved the display on the iPhone 8 lineup, adding the same True Tone technology it has on the 10.5-inch iPad Pro to automatically adjust the screen based on the ambient light in the room to offer more accurate colors Both the smartphones retain thick bezels around the display but, have a glass back and front. Among the internal upgrades, the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus also feature wireless charging this time, just like the iPhone 8. Apple is touting the iPhone 8 as the first smartphone designed for AR, with cameras calibrated for AR, along with a new gyroscope and accelerometer for better motion tracking. The Apple iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch 1334 x 750 px True Tone display and the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px True Tone Display. Under the hood, th...

It’s official, Apple Inc. will host a September 12 event to launch the new iPhone 8/X/Pro along with the iPhone 7S and 7S Plus. After a lot of speculation, Apple has confirmed the date and time for the event which will take place at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple’s new Spaceship campus in Cupertino. Apple is also expected to launch a new Apple TV, an  LTE enabled Apple Watch  and new features of the iOS 11. One of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, the iPhone 8 will be Apple’s foray into the bezel-less  phones and wireless charging. The smartphone will have a 6 inch OLED display with a notch at the top, similar to the one the Essential PH-1. The device is expected to have new features such  facial recognition  for security dubbed as FaceID, which will replace TouchID. The iPhone 8 will have the new A11 Fusion chipset and 4GB RAM. The device will come in three storage options, 64GB, 128GB, and 512GB. The bumped up storage options are ...