Now that we've had the new iPhone 6s for about a week, it's time to share a few more 3D Touch tips that we've picked up over the last few days. By now, everyone knows about the basic 3D Touch features, but there remain a few usage scenarios that continue to fly under the radar. In this post and video walkthrough, we'll examine five different 3D Touch gestures that can help make your life easier when using your iPhone 6s.
There might not be a lot of new contained in today's iOS 9.1 beta 3 release, but it does come bundled with three new static planetary wallpapers. Actually, the wallpapers are only new in the sense that they've been revamped, as they're still photos of the same three planets, just presented in a way that's much more appealing and not so dark.
Even if you're not currently running the latest iOS 9 beta, you can still enjoy these new wallpapers on your current iOS install via the download link inside this post.
You've probably heard that Apple is using A9 processors from two different sources for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. One processor is from Samsung, and the other is from TSMC.
It's been confirmed via benchmarks that both processors perform similarly with no major differences in performance. With that said, each processor features a different die size, which was first noted by Chipworks. The Samsung processor is the smaller of the two. Physically, it's 96mm squared, while the TSMC A9 is 104.5 mm squared.
Chipworks conjectures that two different sources were used due to supply constraints. They also say that they are further researching both processors in an effort to gain better clarity.
Ultimately, it really doesn't mean much to the end user, but I know that curiosity gets the best of us at times. If you'd like to check to see who sourced your A9 processor, you can follow these simple steps.
Today's brisk activity has come to an end with the closure of the iOS 8.4.1 and iOS 9.0 signing window. This means that users can no longer upgrade or downgrade to iOS 8.4.1 or iOS 9.
This is big news, because an iOS 8.4.1 jailbreak has been rumored to be in the works. If you didn't heed our advice about updating or downgrading to iOS 8.4.1, then it's too late to do so now.
Have you ever woken your Mac up from sleep, and couldn't find the mouse pointer among the mess of windows and desktop icons. We've all been there before.
Starting with El Capitan, macOS is hoping to help out with that, courtesy of a brand new addition to the operating system. It's certainly not a headline feature, but macOS can help you quickly locate your mouse or trackpad pointer by simply shaking your mouse or swiping your finger back and forth on the trackpad in quick succession.
Watch our video inside to see how it works. We'll also show you where to go to disable the feature in System Preferences.
Now that OS X El Capitan is officially out, it's time to update. First, though, make sure you read our post on how to prepare for OS X El Capitan. It covers basic information, such as using Time Machine to backup your data.
Once you do that, it's time to download OS X El Capitan. You can do that from the Mac App Store, and like past OS X updates, it's totally free. Fire up the Mac App Store, and get to downloading!
Apple just released iOS 9.0.2 for all eligible iOS devices. The update is another bug fix update that follows closely on the heels of iOS 9.0.1, which was just released last week. The update is available as an OTA update now. You can find the update by going to Settings → General → Software Update.
Reeder, Silvio Rizzi's well-regarded RSS feed reading app, just received a major update for Mac, and is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store.
Reeder, which first made waves on iOS, has been a Mac App Store staple for quite some time now. The latest version, Reeder 3, is priced at $9.99, but it's a free update for Reeder 2 users.
I've been testing out Reeder 3 in beta for a few months, and I can assure you that it lives up to the hype. If you're still into RSS feeds in 2015, then there is perhaps no better app for the task than Reeder 3.
Episode 127: Where does jailbreaking go from here? Jailbreak tweak ideas for new iPhone 6s features like 3D Touch, Live Photos, and more.
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Low Power Mode allows iPhone users running iOS 9 to eke out more battery life when the battery is getting low. It doesn't just pull this ability out of thin air, it causes iOS to turn off certain features like mail fetch, background app refresh, automatic downloads, etc.
What's more, Low Power Mode significantly reduces the clock speed of your iOS device. We've seen before and after benchmarks with older iPhones involving Low Power Mode, but what about Apple's just-released iPhone 6s? How much of an impact does Low Power Mode have on it?
Among the first question that popped up once 3D Touch was officially revealed was this: how well will 3D Touch work with screen protectors on the iPhone 6s? Fortunately, the answer to that question came around fairly quickly, but there's nothing like trying it out for yourself.
The folks at Spigen sent over a few new accessories, and over the last few days, I've been putting its GLAS.tR SLIM tempered glass screen protector to the test. In the following video, I'll show you the results of my testing.
As has been widely expected, Google revealed two new smartphones in its Nexus line today at a press event in San Francisco. The two new phones—the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P—are new flagship phones that feature the pure Google experience without any outside bloatware, third-party skins, or apps. Nexus phones are historically rated very high, and it doesn't seem like that will be changing.
The new Nexus phones sport better cameras with low light performance being a key focus point. They also feature fingerprint sensors on the rear of the device that look similar in design to Touch ID. Both phones will run Google's latest Android Marshmallow update.
The Nexus 5X is manufactured by LG and is a plastic body 5.2" phone sporting a 1080p display. The larger Nexus 6P is made by Huawei. It features an aluminum body (frost white, aluminum, and graphite), and a 5.7" screen with a 1440p display. Both phones are capable of shooting 4K video.
Pre-orders for the new Nexus phones start today. The Nexus 5X starts at $379 unlocked, and the larger Nexus 6P starts at $499.