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Apple has announced that it will unveil the iPhone on September 9!
It will broadcast the keynote from the event at 10 am PDT (evening our time) on the Wednesday. You can watch the live broadcast on the Apple website.
Is it the iPhone 6S or is it iPhone 7? What do we call it? The maker of the largest selling phones in the UK is silent, adding to the mystery surrounding the launch. Follow us on Twitter @DirectMobilesUK so you know as soon as we confirm the name!
The ‘S’ series has typically been about improvements on previous models, and they have also fared better in the market, so Apple might be leaning towards it. On the other hand, since the new iPhone brings a whole bunch of new features, it just may be tagged a new version in itself – the iPhone 7.
Look-wise, the iPhone is not expected to have a completely new design, though new colours “Rose Gold” and even Pink are being discussed. It’s more about what’s inside. Features such as ForceTouch along with updates to Siri, a better camera and faster processor can be expected, according to rumours that we picked up earlier.
Let’s have a little flashback, shall we? Ever since the first iMac came out, Apple has added the ‘i’ to its products. Steve Jobs apparently said
Everybody’s excited and waiting in anticipation for the launch of Apple’s latest iPhone. The media is in a frenzy and discussion boards are heating up. Want to know what all the fuss is about? Here’s a roundup about predictions and speculations we’re reading about including ideas on new features and composition. 30% Faster: Rumours … Read more
Samsung have recently unveiled a stunning new smartphone called the Galaxy S6 Edge+.
The S6 Edge+ is a larger and more powerful version of the original S6 Edge which was launched earlier this year. Samsung have announced that at present they have no plans to release the Galaxy Note 5 in the UK as they expect the new S6 Edge+ to fulfil the needs of Galaxy Note fans in the UK.
So we thought we’d compare the S6 Edge+ with the Note 4 (predecessor to the Note 5) and so Note users can see if it’s worth upgrading.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is similar in size to the Galaxy Note 4. Both boast a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen although the S6 Edge+ offers a slightly better screen resolution at 518 pixels per inch compared to 515 ppi for the Note 4.
The design of the Edge+ is obviously more curvy in shape thanks to the screen which cleverly wraps over both sides of the handset. The Edge+ is also slimmer at just 6.9mm in depth and lighter weighing in at 153 grams as opposed to a thickness of 8.5mm and a weight of 176 grams for the Note 4.
The unique ‘edge’ screens on the S6 Edge+ also offer an advantage over the Note 4 with quick access to contacts to make calls or send emails and messages on one side and frequently used apps on the other.
On the camera front, the S6 Edge+ comes with a
Samsung have recently announced two new smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. There were rumours that Samsung were keen to unveil the new handsets before Apple launched the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus and they have done just that. Here’s what you need to know about these two high spec mobile phones:
The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a super sized version of the original S6 Edge with a stunning 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display which compares to the 5.1-inch screen on the S6 Edge. Both the S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ are similar in design boasting a glass and metal build and a curvy shape with the screen wrapping over the sides of the handset. The Edge+ is marginally slimmer than the Edge at just 6.9mm and it weighs in at a pretty light 153 grams.
Motorola have just released a collection of new smartphones including a 3rd generation edition of the Moto G and a couple of premium Moto X variants namely the Moto X Play and Moto X Style. Let’s take a look at these exciting new additions to their smartphone collection.
First up is the latest version of the budget Moto G smartphone. The Moto G is one of Motorola’s most popular and best selling handsets.
The new Moto G has been redesigned with a more curvy shape and can be customized with a great choice of colour combinations for the different parts of the phone such as the back cover, trim and phone face. Built with a plastic polycarbonate frame, the 3rd generation Moto G is robust and water resistant (IP67 certified) in water up to 1 metre deep.
Motorola have kept the display the same size at 5 inches with a 720p HD resolution screen which gives it a decent but not world beating 294 pixels per inch. Both of the cameras have been improved with a 13-megapixel snapper on the rear and a 5-megapixel camera on the front.
The new Moto G runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 with a Snapdragon 410 processor and a minimum of 1GB of RAM. There’s the option of 8GB or 16GB of expandable onboard storage which can be increased to a maximum of 32GB with a MicroSD card. The battery is excellent at 2470mAh and will easily provide enough power for a day of use.
We could be just a matter a weeks away from the launch of several new products from Apple. Topping the bill will be Apple’s new smartphones – the iPhone 6S and the 6S Plus – which according to reports are likely to be unveiled on the 9th September. After the rumours surrounding a possible iPhone … Read more
Millions of us use Instagram but how many of you have heard of Flipagram? Flipagram is a newish phenomenon which has been gathering pace recently with some top celebrity users and a growing following of fans which has recently exceeded the 30 million mark. Here’s the lowdown. If you’ve got a lot of photos and videos … Read more
Samsung have recently added another smartphone to their impressive range of handsets. The mid-range Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone heads up their A-series of mobile phones with a beautiful high-end design and some very respectable specs. Here’s the lowdown on the Galaxy A8. With stunning premium good looks and the accolade of being Samsung’s slimmest smartphone … Read more
Week 1 of the school holidays and you’re already panicking about how to keep the kids entertained for the next 6 weeks. Fear not – here are 5 apps that will get them hooked without rotting their brains… ClickySticky (iOS, Android £0.64 each) If any of yours are fans of sticker books then they will love … Read more
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