Apple has already chosen all the technical specifications for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, according to report by market analysis firm TrendForce.

Storage iPhone 7

According to that report, Apple will use three storage capacities, which is not surprising, since each generation iPhone offers 3 versions, but new this year iPhone 7 will have a slight and important change: Apple will drop the base 16GB storage and now the base capacity will be 32GB. Other versions will have 32, 128 and 256GB of storage.

TrendForce’s report is consistent with a report of the company IHS, which revealed that Apple will stop using 16GB capacity on next iPhone 7.

Many smartphone manufacturers refuse to release a smartphone with 16 GB of internal memory, as today it is not enough. Recall that iPhone 7 has the ability to record video in 4K resolution, and 1 minute of such video takes up 375MB.

Specifications iPhone 7

TrendForcedice also states that that Apple decided to keep the same size screens. Apple iPhone 7 will have 4.7 inches and phablet iPhone 7 Plus will be equipped with 5.5-inch screen. However, the small model will use 2GB of RAM, and top model will have 3GB RAM.

Design

According to earlier rumors iPhone 7 will be announced in September with minor design changes. The new models will not have rear strips that are used to enhance wireless signals. As you remember, Apple has a tradition radically change the design of the smartphone iPhone every 2 or 3 years. This means that the redesign for Apple smartphone will be held next year.

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Over the past couple of years, manufacturers have released many different smartphones, some of them good, some excellent. But some of the smartphones users liked so much that they became a kind of classics.

For classics smartphones time is not a problem, because they look and work very well. If you need a good and reliable smartphone, you can choose one of them.

Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5 was the slimmest iPhone that Apple had ever made. Thanks to high-quality materials and design iPhone 5 is memorable for many years.

Nexus 5

What unites Google and LG? Together, they produce high-quality smartphones, which have become classics for users.

Design is not the most stylish, and the main problem is the weak battery, but the low price and high performance make a very good smartphone. I’m sure that many owners of Nexus 5 are proud of it.

Sony Xperia Z2

Remember the days when Sony produces excellent smartphones? Xperia Z1 was a success, Xperia Z2 continues the successful line of his predecessor. Moreover, it has become a truly classics smartphone.

Sony Xperia Z2 has beautiful Omnibalance design and improved camera, especially software that allows you to take great photos.

Samsung Galaxy S3

This was the first Android smartphone that has made a real competition for Apple iPhone 4S. Despite the fact that Galaxy S3 had a price significantly higher than iPhone 4S, it still has a great success among users.

Since the release of Galaxy S4 began the competition between Samsung and Apple. Design Galaxy S3 was not the most attractive, because it did not look as premium as iPhone 4S, but it still became a classics.

HTC One

We are close to the smartphone that really surprised the world. HTC One was a high-end smartphone with an attractive design and fantastic BoomSound speakers. HTC One has received numerous design awards in 2013.

Another interesting feature of HTC One was new camera technology. Ultrapixel technology was designed especially to take high-quality photos in low light.

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AT&T customers need iPhone and iOS 9.3 to take advantage of new feature. However, it is worth noting that new service does not differ from normal rates for calls abroad.

Subscribers AT&T with iPhone 6 or newer model can make and receive calls via Wi-Fi when they are outside United States.

Today operator informed its customers of the change in the Wi-Fi feature that was introduced in October 2015. Previously, this option was limited for calls from US, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. Now, users can make and receive calls over a wireless network when traveling abroad.

Official page AT&T has been updated and said that calls using “Wi-Fi can be used domestically and abroad, in most countries.”

Once activated function calls via Wi-Fi transmits phone calls over the wireless network. By using a wireless network, the user can still make and receive calls even if the cellular signal is weak or unavailable. This feature is available to all customers AT&T, so you do not need to download any other application.

Recall that four largest US carriers, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon offer calls via Wi-Fi.

Calls via Wi-Fi has become popular thanks to apps like Skype and WhatsApp. New offer is a way for operators to compete with such applications and each other to retain and attract new consumers.

Moreover, users AT&T could save money using calls via Wi-Fi from abroad. If you call via Wi-Fi to another cellular phone, you do not pay the cost of the call made in another country. However, calling a number abroad from a cellular US itself will cost the normal rate of an international call, but will not be charged for the minutes of the monthly user fee. In addition you can send text messages via Wi-Fi.

There are some limitations. For subscribers of AT&T, calls via Wi-Fi require iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. They also need to install iOS 9.3, the new version of Apple’s operating system, which was released on Monday.

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If until today iPhone users can use Jailbreak, the latest version of the operating system will not allow to do that. Sources suggest that programmers from California found a bug that allowed to use Jailbreak. Thus, iOS 9.3 Beta 5 will not be able to jailbreak.

The fifth test version iOS 9.3 can be more important than we thought. Yesterday we learned that Apple has corrected the mistakes with Apple Pencil and tablet IPad Pro. Today, experts report that the update affects jailbreak. iOS 9.3 Beta 5 includes security patches that block the “hole” of security, previously used developers of jailbreak.

Bad news for those who looking for complete control over iOS on iPhone and iPad. According to early reports, after the release of the iOS 9.3 beta 5, the worst fears were confirmed. Security holes that in earlier versions of iOS were opened and have been used to unlock iPhone and iPad have been corrected. It means that Jailbreak paralyzed iOS 9.3.

Meanwhile, developers of Pangu team has once again put off the release of utilities for jailbreak iOS 9.2.1, although the readiness to release reported in January.

The company has achieved such success by hackers, which it hired in January of this year. Two famous jailbreak developers Chronic and P0sixninja began to work on the company Apple. As reported, developers have created new protection platform Apollo that is intended for security of iOS.

The latest version of iOS, which is available for jailbreak is iOS 9.0 – 9.0.2. However, if you have already updated to a newer version, you cannot go back to the old.

Thus, it is possible that we will lose jailbreak forever.

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It is known that Apple iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the world. Unfortunately, iPhone 6s does not have the best battery life. The new version of operating system iOS received new useful features that consume battery power.

If you do not want to give up with your new iPhone 6S, then we recommend you to disable several features that you rarely use or do not use at all to increase battery life iPhone 6S.

Energy-expensive applications

First we recommend you to analyze the energy-expensive applications. You can go to Settings – Battery and see which applications consume the most battery power.

Statistics gives reason to think about how you use your iPhone. Perhaps some of the tasks you perform on your tablet or computer, while smartphone will be needed for the most necessary applications (most of all – social networks). This solution has many more advantages, not only to increase battery life iPhone 6S.

Unnecessary notifications

Next, you should look in Settings – Notifications. Here, you should understand what application can send notifications, and which should be banned. Notifications appear in the top bar iOS. Note that most applications ask for permission when you first install it. So be careful when you agree to the granting of permits.

Disable GPS

Also, you should take a close look in the section Settings – Confidentiality. Here you can see what applications wants to access the geolocation. Disable the applications that do not need to know your location. Just do not turn off GPS for navigation services, because maps applications will not work. Other applications only collect statistics and work perfectly without your geolocation.

Thus, only a few actions can increase battery life iPhone 6S.

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People no longer feel the interest in tablets. Everyone who wanted tablet already buy it. Therefore, manufacturers have to improve the quality of gadgets or cut prices to interest the audience. We will tell you about the main tablets 2016.

Apple iPad Air 3

In late January 2016 Apple reported its financial results and told how users perceive the company’s products. According to studies, iPad Air 2 owners are satisfied with device by 97%. Thus, they do not plan to buy iPad Air 3. Perhaps that’s why Apple postponed the release of 9.7-inch tablet from autumn 2015 to spring 2016. Apple plans to update classic iPad at the end of March or beginning of April.

Presentation iPad Air 3, four-inch iPhone and slightly improved Apple Watch will be held on 15 March. We have already talked about iPhone 5SE, and we already know a lot about the technical characteristics iPad Air 3.

Price iPad Air 3: expected $500.

Huawei MediaPad M2

Chinese tablet Huawei MediaPad M2 debuted at CES 2016. However, MediaPad M2 looks interesting and respectable. We think that it will remain one of the most attractive for buyers in 2016.

10-inch tablet has received Full HD screen, 13-megapixel main camera, 5-megapixel front camera, Kirin 930 processor, 2 or 3GB of RAM, 16/64 GB of internal memory (plus microSD), the battery capacity of 6660 mAh, the four columns (capacity of each – 1 W), fingerprint reader and Android 5.1 operating system with the shell EMUI 3.1.

An interesting feature: Huawei to take care of those who have disturbed sleep because of the habit to use the tablet before lights out. Technology ClariVu 2.0 improves color saturation, neutralizing blue. Additional features MediaPad M2 is metal body and stylus M-Pen Pen.

Prices MediaPad M2: $349 (Wi-Fi, 2GB RAM, 16 GB ROM) and $469 (LTE, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory, M-Pen included).

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0

The Korean company plans to show metal tablet Galaxy Tab E 7.0 at MWC 2016.

7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab E will receive a screen with resolution of 1280×800 pixels, branded processor with clock speed 1.3 GHz, 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory with expandable microSD cards up to 64 GB. Modification is expected to support LTE.

The main advantage of this model is the low price Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0: expected $120-150.

HTC Desire T7

For a long time Taiwanese company thought to return to the tablet market after the collapse of HTC Flyer. As a result, it was decided to release HTC Desire T7.

Expected price HTC Desire T7 is $130.

According to rumors, this year HTC will release Google Nexus tablet. Analysts say that Taiwanese manufacturer will not allow the mistakes that have been with Nexus 9.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with Windows 10

In November 2015 Chinese company Xiaomi has released tablet Mi Pad 2. In autumn, the company promised that tablet will run not only Android. So, in late January 2016 Xiaomi announced Windows-version of tablet Mi Pad 2.

The tablet has attractive specifications, while price Mi Pad 2 is $200

Hybrid Tablets

As we have said, the tablet market is in crisis. Tablet manufacturers reduce the production of devices, because they understand that to compete with Apple tablets getting heavier and heavier. However, not so long ago 2-in-1 devices have become popular. These tablets can be used as desktop.

For example, Chuwi Hi12 is equipped with 12-inch screen (2160×1440 pixels), Intel Atom X5-Z8300 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory and battery capacity of 11000mAh. The tablet runs on Windows 10.

Price Chuwi Hi12 with docking keyboard is just $300.

Huawei can release the most interesting hybrid tablet 2016. It is expected that the tablet will be presented at MWC 2016 (22-25 February). Now we know that it will have 10-inch screen, stylus, processor with x 86 architecture, docking keyboard and the ability to switch between Windows 10 and Android 6.0 with EMUI shell.

Price Huawei tablet is unknown.

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Apple has the program Reuse and Recycle which allows you to exchange old iPhone for new one. However, main problem is that the company does not accept iPhone with broken screen, damaged camera and buttons.

Today it became known that situation has changed and manufacturer has chosen a new strategy. Now users can change their damaged iPhone 5s and iPhone 6/6 Plus for new smartphones. If you want to change iPhone 5S, Apple gives you a discount of $50 for buying a new smartphone, $200 in exchange iPhone 6s and $250 if you want to replace iPhone 6 Plus.

Of course, Apple has established some restrictions on the types of damage. Nevertheless, it is still a good offer. By the way, this method is mutually beneficial for Apple and its customers. From a financial point of view, the replacement of a broken screen will cost half the price of a new smartphone, and even more expensive. So that producers and consumers are winners. The company from Cupertino makes a sale, and client gets new gadget at discount.

The second good news: for those who change the damaged iPhone on new smartphone, Apple will offer to set protection on display for free. As reported, it is very difficult to set protective film on the screen. Apple launches new protection program for iPhone displays in cooperation with well-known manufacturer accessories Belkin.

This program is related to the fact that Belkin provides a special device that automates the installation of protective film on iPhone screen. The device for gluing the film is very compact, it can be placed on one of the shelves and in a few minutes carefully apply the protective film on iPhone display.

The film from Belkin consumer buys separately. Its price on Apple website is $35.

Unfortunately, at the moment we do not know where the program will work. Sources say that the device for gluing protective films is already set in the Japanese Apple Store.

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Minimum amount of memory has its advantages. After Apple decided to stop production of devices with memory capacity of 32GB, the purchase of iPhone and iPad of average price segment became profitable. Now you can pay additional $100 and receive in two and four times more memory on your smartphone.

16GB iPhone is no longer popular, so I want to protect these devices and tell 5 advantages of 16GB internal memory.

1. Price

Of course, the cheapest smartphone has always been the best-selling. Models iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 decline in prices and we recommend to buy these smartphones. You can buy them for almost as low as at end of 2014 that is very tempting.

2. Liquidity

If you think about the next sale of the gadget, the situation looks very promising. In secondary market people are trying to save and buy used smartphones. 16GB iPhone is considered the most popular on all Internet sites with used smartphones.

3. Internet services

We are talking about cloud storage, online theaters and streaming services. All of them will reduce the amount of media data on iPhone. Upload photos to the cloud, watch videos and listen to music online by subscription. Then 16GB iPhone is enough for games and applications.

4. Mobile Internet

You can connect suitable tariff plan and be online at any time. Thus, you will be able to access to any data in cloud services. As you know, every day the speed of Internet connections is growing and prices are more reasonable.

Needless to say that the mobile Internet, Apple Music or Netflix are expensive, but we have saved on amount of memory, so we can afford them.

5. External Hard Drives

If you do not want to use cloud services, then excellent alternative is to buy an external drive. Now you can find a large variety of devices with lightning connector. For the difference in price between iPhone models, you can buy USB flash drive.

Keep in mind that user may share hard drives and cloud services with other relatives. Also such devices can be used not only for smartphone 16GB iPhone.

Bonus

16GB iPhone disciplines its owner. I always know what applications are on the device, remember the location of program shortcuts and their contents. I regularly copy the desired photos and videos to my computer and I do not store them on iPhone if I do not use them.

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Apple makes mistakes. Apple often closes large projects, but after while reviving them. For example, it was with Macintosh Portable. So it was with social network iTunes Ping, which became part of Apple Music. Something similar happened with the service MobileMe, which is the prototype of modern iCloud. The most unfortunate Apple project is considered to be iPhone 5c.

Long before official announcement iPhone 5c there was an opinion about budget version iPhone. As a result, it was found that budget smartphone for only $100 cheaper than flagship iPhone 5s. Of course, iPhone 5c has another advantage, such as five color choices, however it was not enough. iPhone 5c sales failed.

Apple is not used to leave behind good ideas. At this time, the company decided to take the design iPhone 6, multiply it by the size of iPhone 5 and add hardware stuffing iPhone 6s. A great smartphone for the middle segment. Apple receives new smartphone in familiar form factor, with the same rounded edges, but more compact.

Recently, all we are talking about iPhone 5se. The usual form factor, familiar design, easy to use with one hand. Many users do not like the fact that the company decided to increase the size of iPhones, that’s why many of them began to look at Android smartphones. As you know, the range of Android devices is very wide: diagonal from 4 to 5.5 inches, actual hardware and software, restrained design. It seems that Apple was frightened and decided to release 4-inch iPhone.

Also, do not forget that many people are using older models, such as the iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s. All of them will be easier to upgrade to iPhone 5se in terms of size and habit. It’s worth noting that iPhone 5se will not be much cheaper than the current iPhone 6s. Probably the cost will be the same even at the time of the announcement of a new model of smartphone. Apple iPhone 7 will be announced in autumn 2016.

Actual Apple’s smartphone lineup is as follows: $450, $550 and $650 for iPhone 5s, 6 and 6s with 16GB of memory. By autumn the position will change: iPhone 6s will take the place iPhone 6 and it will cost $550. New iPhone 5se will belong to this price category.

According to the latest news, iPhone 5se will receive a pair of processors A9 / M9. Also iPhone 5se not necessary to have 3D-touch display. This would allow Apple to save on the cost of the new smartphone, reducing its retail price – a key indicator for the end user.

If all predictions about future iPhone 5se are correct, then new smartphone will be reborn iPhone 5c. But this time Apple does not make the same mistakes with the spoiled first impression. Now all call iPhone 5se as an alternative to flagships. Excellent phone with great features. We are waiting for the official announcement iPhone 5se to make final conclusions.

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In the coming months leading companies in the world Microsoft, Google and Apple will hold a conferences for developers. What do we expect from these events?

Microsoft Build (from 30 March to 1 April – officially announced)

In 2016, Microsoft is preparing a second big update of Windows 10 and all platforms based on this operating system. The update has codenamed Redstone. Its first test builds are available to participants of the program Windows Insider. At the moment we do not know about any significant innovations. We expect that they will be announced at the conference Microsoft Build.

As usual, Microsoft will talk about its most popular software products – Office, Azure and OneDrive. It is possible that it become known the details about projects Astoria, Islandwood, Westminster and Centennial, by which developers can port applications to Windows 10 from other platforms. Microsoft will pay special attention to the helmet HoloLens. The company plans to start selling test version HoloLens for developers and geeks.

According to rumors, on the first of February Microsoft will introduce the latest smartphone series Lumia, and then take a break until the release of new flagship smartphone series.

Google I/O (from 18 to 20 May – officially announced)

This year the conference Google I/O 2016 will be a logical continuation of last year, because almost none of the announced in the spring of the product and has not been brought to mind. Chrome OS did not receive full support for Android applications. Now on Tap is still not supported in third-party applications. Cardboard is a cheap VR-helmet that does not represent anything serious. Android Wear develops chaotically and it seems that manufacturers are not involved in the software development process. And the biggest question remains Android – the delay in the release of updates for even flagship devices have become totally unacceptable. We believe that Google will slow down and will try to implement what has been planned for a long time.

Apple WWDC (13 to 17 June – not confirmed)

It is expected that this spring Apple will introduce the second generation of Apple Watch and inexpensive smartphone with 4-inch screen.

Over the last year Apple released two new operating systems (tvOS for Apple TV 4 and watchOS for Apple Watch). New OS receive updates with iOS and OS X, so we expect that at WWDC 2016 will be announce the innovations that affect all of its platforms. We believe that most of the innovations would be in watchOS, because the operating system will be redesigned specifically for the second generation of smartwatch. Also Apple Watch 2 will have many new features, such as camera for communication via FaceTime, dozens of new sensors and partial independence from smartphone.

Most users would expect from WWDC 16 the official release of iOS 9.3 and iOS 10.

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