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Three Ways to Improve Your iPhone’s Battery

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Henry McIntosh
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One of the problems faced by every iPhone user is how quickly the battery drains. The best most users can hope for is a day of sustained use before the battery dies. If you’re a heavy user, then it’s unlikely that the battery will even last a day.

This means charging it every night or, in the case of heavy users, twice a day.

This is obviously problematic. If you’re not near a plug or don’t have a charger handy, then you’re in trouble. This is the case for most people who lead a busy lifestyle. But there are some ways that you can help get that battery to last a bit longer.

None are perfect and the more affective they are the more they will impact your wallet too, but they’re actionable ways to give your phone a boost when you’re in dire need of a charge.

  • Use ‘Airplane Mode’

When you activate airplane mode you can’t receive any notifications, which might leave you asking what’s the point?

Well, if you need to save battery for a specific reason or phone call then airplane mode is more efficient than turning your iPhone off and then on again at the time it is needed.

Supposedly, your phone will also charge faster if it’s on airplane mode; so it does have uses when you’re not flying!

To activate airplane mode simply go to Settings and slide airplane mode on.

  • Invest in a power bank

Power banks can charge a phone, or multiple phones, without having to connect to wall power. So you can charge your phone regardless of whether you’re in the middle of the jungle or a city centre.

Power banks come in many shapes and sizes. If you have more than one device then it might be worth investing in a dual output power bank which will charge two phones at once.

One thing that’s worth checking is that the power bank can supply your phone with a full charge. You can do this by checking your phone’s battery against the power banks capacity. Ideally, the power banks capacity should be more than the phone’s battery- both of which are measured in mAh.

This case is incredibly useful if you’re prone to running out of battery or you need extra protection for your iPhone. Specifically made for iPhone 6, the Lenmar Maven Undead Case can provide one full charge to an iPhone 6.

Effectively, this case kills two birds with one stone and ensures you don’t have to purchase a power bank and case separately. Which makes the $90 price tag seem relatively reasonable…

Comparison of the HTC One M9, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple’s iPhone 6

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Kelly Hodgkins
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We are hitting the mid-year point, which means the smartphone market is bustling with top-of-the-line phones that debuted late in 2014 and early in 2015. The hottest phones now available worldwide the HTC One M9, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the iPhone 6. Read on as we drill down the hardware specification to see how these flagships compare.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the biggest of the bunch, featuring a large 5.1-inch display with a 557ppi resolution (2560 x 1440). The iPhone 6 offers the most compact form factor with a 4.7-inch screen (1334 x 750, 326ppi) and 0.27-inch chassis. With its 5-inch 1920 x 1080 display, the HTC One M9 falls somewhere in between its competition.

Under the hood, the trio offers widely different processors with the Galaxy S6 sporting a Samsung Exynos processor, the iPhone rocking the company’s A8 system on a chip and HTC opting for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. All three phones offer 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

For photography buffs, the iPhone 6 is the most popular camera option, though its specs lag behind its competitors. The iPhone 6 ships with an 8-megapixel rear shooter, while its Samsung and HTC competitors ship with a 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel camera module, respectively.

The other major difference between the phones is their operating system with the HTC One M9 and Samsung Galaxy S6 running by Android 5.0 Lollipop and the iPhone 6 powered by iOS 8. The HTC and Samsung phones offer their own flavor of Android with Samsung including its TouchWiz skin and HTC offering its Sense 7 overlay. If you need more details, check out this table below that provides a detailed look at the three market-leading smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S6 iPhone 6 HTC One M9
Dimensions (Imperial) 5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches; 4.8 oz. (143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm; 138g) 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches; 4.55 oz. (138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm; 129g) 5.6 x 2.7 x0.3-inches; 5.5 oz. (144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6mm; 157g)
Display 5.1 inches; 2,560×1,440 pixels; 557ppi 4.7 inches; 1,334 x 750 pixels; 326ppi 5 inches; 1,920×1,080 pixels; 441ppi
Operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop with Touchwiz Apple iOS 8 Android 5.0 Lollipop with Sense 7
Processor Samsung Exynos A8 chip Octa-core Snapdragon 810
Front-facing web camera 5-megapixel 1.2-megapixel Ultrapixel
Rear camera 16-megapixel 8-megapixel 20-megapixel
4G LTE Yes Yes Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
NFC Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth v4.1 v4.1 v4.1
Capacity 32GB, 64GB, 128GB 16GB, 64GB, 128GB 32GB
Expandable memory None None Expandable up to 128GB
Battery 2,550mAh 1,810mAh 2,840mAh
Wireless charging Yes No No

Updating to iOS 9? Here’s How to Back Up Your Device First

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Henry McIntosh
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It’s important to back up your devices. Whether it’s your iPad or iPhone, losing all your data can be an absolute disaster. So make sure you never fall prey to it and back up your devices to either iCloud or iTunes.

It’s important to back up even if you’re not considering making any changes on your device, but if you’re thinking of updating to iOS 9’s public beta then it’s absolutely essential to back up your information.

The fact is, no software is perfect and whilst it’s unlikely you’ll suffer a data loss during or after upgrading the operating system, there’s still the possibility of it occurring. After all, bugs are common and you don’t want to fall prey to a software malfunction; there’s often no way back.

So back up your device with the Cloud or iTunes and here’s how to do so:

iTunes

These steps are the same whether you’re backing up your iPhone or iPad.

Connect your device via USB to the Computer -> Open iTunes -> Click on the device you wish to back up in the tabs bar -> In Summary select Back Up -> Switch Automatically Back Up to This Computer -> Within Manually Back Up and Restore select Back Up Now.

This will automatically back up your selected device to iTunes, now here’s how to back up a device using iCloud.

iCloud

These steps are the same whether you’re backing up your iPhone or iPad.

If you don’t currently have an iCloud account then this process won’t work until you do. It’s easy to sign up and then sign in before proceeding with this process.

Start the Settings App on your device -> Select iCloud -> Click Back Up -> Visit the Back Up tab and switch on iCloud Back Up -> Select Back Up Now.

And there you have it: How to back up your iPhone or iPad to the iCloud or iTunes, so you can upgrade safe in the knowledge that all your data is safe!

How to Edit a Photo or Video on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

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Kelly Hodgkins
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The iPhone is known for its top notch camera, which can be used to record still photos and videos. Customer who uses the iOS camera for shooting photos can also use the Photos app to edit the footage that they capture.

Editing a Still Photo
iOS 8 ships with a new and improved Photos app that includes some handy editing functions for your still photos.

Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap to select the photo you want to edit.
Tap the “Edit” button to open the editor interface.
Use the available tool to edit your photo — select the wand in the upper corner to use an auto-enhance feature to improve overall image quality; use the crop tool to adjust the rotation of the picture and set the crop using guidelines; use the photo filters to apply a filter preset or use the adjustment tool to change the light, color, or B&W properties of the image.
Tap “Done” when are finished editing to save the photo to your Camera Roll

Editing a Video

Though not a full-fledged video editor, the Photos app will allow you to trim a video and then save the shortened clip to your camera roll. This editing feature is useful when you want remove some extra footage you captured but don’t want to keep or if you need to shorten a video so you can share it.

1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap to select the video you want to edit.
3. Drag the left and right anchor points in the video filmstrip to mark the start and finish points of the shortened video clip. When marked, the video markers will be yellow.
4. Tap the “Trim” button to shorten the video to your selection.
5. Select either “Trim Original” or “Save As New Clip” depending on whether you want to edit the original or want to keep the source clip in its original state.

Three of the Best Cases for the iPhone Six

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Henry McIntosh
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We’ve previously spoken about the best waterproof cases for the Samsung S6 Edge so now, to save iPhone users from jealousy, we’ve decided to write a similar article regarding the best cases for the iPhone Six.

Such an expensive smartphone deserves adequate protection. All too often you will see an iPhone user with the dubious badge of honour that is a cracked screen. But how do you prevent such occurrences from happening to you phone? A case is a good start, just as not dropping it is too.

While cases don’t offer fool proof protection, they do afford the user a lot more protection than leaving the, frankly flimsy, iPhone six unprotected. So here are three we would recommend the discerning user get:

  • Rokform- V3 – $39.99

Rokform are renowned for producing durable, sports cases that feature the ability to ‘mount’ upon various surfaces thanks to the magnetic back of each case.

Whether it’s your bike handlebars, a work surface or your car dashboard this is a pretty useful feature and one which is all the more impressive when you factor in the fact that the V3 is a shockproof case too.

With a simple snap in installation this is a decent case for anyone looking for good protection and a highly practical cover, but the bulky aesthetic may not be to everyone’s taste.

  • Pad & Quill – Luxury Pocket Book – $89.99

At the other end of the scale is Pad & Quill’s luxurious offering. It might not deliver the same practical mount system or the protection of the V3 but it’s an undeniably good looking case.

The iPhone itself sits in a wooden cradle which is surrounded by the leather ‘flip’ exterior. The flip cover is secured by an elasticated seal, so it does afford some protection; but the focus seems to be on style more than anything.

That said, once you’ve chosen between a black or brown leather exterior and a blue or green interior, the practical nature of the case becomes more apparent with cut-outs for every port and control a wealth of pockets offering storage for cards and cash alike.

It’s unlikely you’ll have too much need for a wallet when you’ve got this in your pocket.

  • Lenmar- Maven Undead Power Battery Case – $90

Forget about protection and style, this is perhaps the most practical case on our list. The Undead Power Battery Case can actually charge your phone whilst protecting it.

With a 3000 mAh battery it will deliver a full charge to your iPhone so you needn’t worry about running out of charge whilst you’re on the go.

This means that for the price you’re getting a decent bang for your buck, because this means you won’t have to splash out on a power bank and a decent protective case.

Despite this technical advantage the cover is still relatively slim and not bad in regard to style which possibly makes it the best all-round case on this list but then again it depends what you prefer: style, protection or practicality?

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