Showing posts with label IOS 9. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IOS 9. Show all posts

Thursday, September 17, 2015

10 iOS 9 Settings to Change

10:44 AM Posted by Ariana , No comments
Get the most out of your iOS 9 experience by turning on and toggling the options that enable new iOS 9 features. Here are the top 10 iOS 9 settings to change when you finish installing the new update.
Apple delivers over a hundred new features, options and changes in the update, and you can see much of what’s new in iOS 9 for a more detailed look at the changes.
We’ll show you the iOS 9 settings to change on your iPhone and iPad after you upgrade to take advantage of the new features and get the most out of iOS 9.

This is a free upgrade for all users with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that can run iOS 8. The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will ship with iOS 9 installed.

iOS 9 Settings to Change

You can use this guide to find the new iOS 9 settings that you need to change to get the most out of this update. If you follow these directions you can save money, make calls in poor coverage areas and make your iPhone battery life last longer.

Set a Six Digit Passcode

With iOS 9 you can set up a new six digit passcode. On iOS 8 the limit for a numerical passcode is four digits, which is easier to guess through brute force.
In iOS 9 adding just two more numbers dramatically increases the security of your iPhone. If you are on a device with Touch ID, you might not have to enter this longer passcode very often.

Go to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode -> Enter your passcode -> Change Passcode -> Enter your old passcode -> Enter a new passcode twice.
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If the screen shows a 4 digit passcode for your new passcode, tap on passcode options and choose 6 digit numeric code.

Add Discover Card to Apple Wallet

Apple Pay now supports Discover Card and there is a huge reason to add Discover to your Apple Pay account on the iPhone or iPad now.
For the rest of the year Discover Card purchases made through Apple Pay get 10% extra cash back — on top of current offers. This offer covers $10,000 in spending made through Apple Pay purchases.
This includes Apple Pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch in stores or using apps like the Best Buy app and others to get a lot of cash back. Go to Settings -> Wallet & Apple Pay -> Add Credit or Debit Card and follow the directions.

One of the best new Apple Pay and Apple Wallet features on iOS 9 is the option to turn on a shortcut to launch Apple Pay before you get to the cash register.
Go to Settings -> Wallet & Apple Pay -> Double-Click Home Button -> On. This will allow you to double-click your home button with the iPhone locked to pull up Apple Wallet where you can then select the card you need.

New Apple Notes Upgrade Decision

If you update all of your devices to iOS 9, you will likely want to update the Apple Notes app. When you open Notes on iOS 9 for the first time you will see an option to upgrade now, or to wait.

Users who need notes to sync between the iPhone and iPad and an Apple computer should wait to update. The new Apple Notes app cannot sync to Notes on OS X Yosemite or older.

Turn on AT&T WiFi Calling

If you are lucky, you can now turn on and use AT&T WiFi calling in iOS 9. This feature is not available on every phone, nor is it going to work in every location, but it is worth trying. With AT&T WiFi calling on, you can make a voice call over WiFi so that you can still talk when you have poor coverage.
Go to Settings -> Phone -> WiFi Calling -> WiFi Calling on This Phone -> On. 
Follow the steps outlined if it is available for you and continue to set it up. If it is not available you should try again later.

Use the New iOS 9 Battery Widget


With iOS 9 there is a new battery widget for the Notification Center that shows you the battery life of all your connected devices. With this turned on it is easy to see the battery life of your iPhone, Apple Watch, Bluetooth headphones or other Bluetooth accessories.
Pull down the Notification Center -> Scroll to the bottom -> Tap on Edit -> Tap + next to Batteries.
You may not see this if you don’t have an Apple Watch. We are trying to figure out if there is an option for all users.

Set iOS 9 Camera Defaults

If you prefer a specific setting to use for your iPhone camera on iOS 9 you can now set a default for the camera in Settings.
Go to Settings -> Photos & Camera -> Scroll down and choose your default for video and slo-motion video.
The secondary screen lets you know how much each of these will take up on your iPhone.
If you love using Apple Music and you are constantly listening on cellular you might want to turn on the option to listen to Apple Music in high quality while mobile.
Go to Settings -> Music -> High Quality on Cellular -> On.
This will use your data faster, but if you have a large enough plan, this is something to consider.

Set Up Apple News

One of the biggest new features in iOS 9 is Apple News. When you open the app for the first time you will chose the sources you want and the types of news you want to see. You can also see an option for notifications and email alerts.
If you want to change these later you can go to Settings -> News and here you can adjust your Apple News Notifications, background refresh and use of cellular data. This lets you control what you want after the initial setup.
Apple News is an interesting addition to the iPhone and iPad, and you can use it to read about popular topics, trends and your favorite sources — including Gotta Be Mobile.

iOS 9 Low Power Mode

We already walked through how to fix bad iOS 9 battery life, but this iOS 9 setting is one you’ll want to know how to change on a regular basis.

The new iOS 9 Low Power Mode can add several hours to your iPhone battery life by changing a bunch of settings and options with the flip of one switch.
Go to Settings -> Battery -> Low Power Mode -> On. 
You won’t likely want to use this all the time as it disables and changes some features, but when you need to make the iPhone battery life stretch further it is an essential iOS 9 setting to change.
The image above shows that the iOS 9 home screen looks very much like the one on iOS 8. This is not surprising, but you will notice one major change to this screen. 
The new iOS 9 font on the home page carries over through settings and apps. It's surprising how much the look of the system can change with a small tweak to a new font.
From the home screen you can now swipe left to a new search screen, and you can still swipe down to Spotlight from any of the home screen pages.
When you upgrade you will also see options to add iCloud Drive to your home screen. 
Apple adds two new default iOS 9 apps that you cannot delete. Find iPhone and Find Friends apps now come with the iPhone by default. You can hide them in a folder, but you cannot delete the apps. The Find My iPhone app is a very good addition, while Find My Friends is still not as widely used. 

iOS 9 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

10:34 AM Posted by Ariana , No comments
Today, Apple finally rolled out its highly anticipated iOS 9 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. And while the update brings numerous features and enhancements to the company’s mobile devices, it also brings problems. Here’s what you need to know right now about iOS 9 problems.
Last week, Apple confirmed its iOS 9 release date for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Right on cue, the company has delivered the iOS 9 update in all of its splendor and it’s now available for iOS users in the United States and around the world.
iOS 9 looks a lot like iOS 8 but don’t let its appearance fool you. The iOS 9 update comes loaded with tons of new features including a revamped Notes application, a new keyboard, enhanced battery life, and a lot more. And according to some iOS 9 users, it also brings problems.


While the iOS 9 update went through a lengthy beta process, the iOS 9 update is a big system upgrade and big system upgrades typically come with a collection of issues.
We’re only a few hours removed from the iOS 9 release and we’re already hearing about some of the initial issues plaguing users. With iOS 9 problems starting to emerge, we want to take a look at everything you need to know about these issues today, tomorrow and in the weeks ahead.
This early roundup offers a look at the issues themselves and some steps to take if you do happen to run into iOS 9 problems on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

iOS 9 Problems Plaguing Users

The iOS 9 update is packed with new features but it’s also causing problems for some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.
The earliest iOS 9 problems were related to the iOS 9 download. The iOS 9 download failed for many users right at the initial release time forcing many users to install through iTunes. Those issues appear to have resolved themselves and you should now be able to download iOS 9 Over-the-Air through Settings without any problems.
We’ve also been seeing complaints about iOS 9 downloads getting stuck. This is a common issue with iOS upgrades and fortunately a quick reboot (hold down the home button and power button together until the device restarts) should alleviate those problems.


In the hours since the iOS 9 release, we’re starting to get a read on some of the initial problems plaguing iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users who took the plunge and downloaded iOS 9 today.
In addition to the various installation problems, we’ve also been hearing and seeing complaints about random freezing on iPad, a number of web-related bugs, issues with the Podcast application, problems with the speed of animations, issues moving from the iOS 9 beta to the public release, problems with screen rotation, problems with GIFs, and more. These just scratch the surface.
We expect the list to grow as the hours go on and as more iPhone and iPad users download and install the iOS 9 update. It’s only a little more than two hours old at this point.
Now, it’s important to note that we’re not pointing these out to nitpick. We’re pointing them out to generate discussion (fixes typically come from discussion) and to serve as a warning.
Remember, Apple never forces you to install iOS updates. Take your time with iOS 9 and install it when you’re ready. That could be later today or that could be later this month after the smoke has settled. It’s not going anywhere.

They’re Isolated

It’s important to note that as of right now, iOS 9 problems are isolated. It’s also important to note that we haven’t seen widespread complaints about the issues that normally plague iOS updates.
There are iOS 9 problems, we’ve established this, but none of them (for the moment) appear to be widespread. Typically, major widespread problems affecting millions jump off the page but other than those initial download problems, we haven’t seen any.
We’ve been using iOS 9 on an assortment of devices (iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPad Air, and iPad mini 2) and we haven’t run into any major problems or bugs in iOS 9. At least not yet.



We also haven’t seen many complaints about bad iOS 9 battery life, major performance issues on older devices, or connectivity problems. These are extremely common after major iOS updates.
The iOS 9 update is only a few hours old and we’re bound to see some of these issues emerge but this lack of volume is a great sign.
Again, it’s important to gather as much feedback as possible before installing major iOS updates. Complaints about iOS 9 will be loud and gain attention but it’s important to note the success stories as well.

How to Fix iOS 9 Problems

If you just downloaded iOS 9 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and you’re already seeing problems, there’s no need to work yourself into a panic. At least not yet.
We’ve put together a list of fixes for common iOS problems that should help. These fixes include ways to improve iOS 9 battery life, fix poor Wi-Fi connectivity, and more. It’s a great starting point though we encourage you to branch out to other sites if these fixes don’t work or you don’t find your problem.


Apple’s Discussion Forums are always a great place to look for fixes for iOS problems. We’re already seeing users provide feedback there and that should continue for the foreseeable future. We’ve also found the MacRumors community to be a great resource so you’ll want to check there too.

You Can Downgrade to iOS 8.4.1

For the moment, you have another option at your fingertips. If iOS 9 isn’t performing on your iPhone or iPad, you can downgrade to iOS 8.4.1.
Apple is still signing on iOS 8.4.1. The company typically signs off for a week or two before pulling the cord. Once it stops signing off, the downgrade loophole will close up and you’ll be left with iOS 9 and iOS 9 alone.
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that will take you through the iOS 9 to iOS 8.4.1 downgrade process. Remember, if you’re coming from iOS 8.4 or older, you won’t be able to go back to anything older than iOS 8.4.1.

What’s Next

Apple hasn’t announced an iOS 9.0.1 update. And with no hero level iOS 9 problems jumping out at users, we may not see one for a few days, a few weeks, or ever. So, you’ll need to be extremely proactive if you do run into problems.
We do know that Apple has another iOS 9 update on the way. iOS 9.1 will be coming to all iOS 9 devices sometime in the next few weeks. We don’t have an official date but it looks like it will push in late October or November alongside the iPad Pro.
iOS 9.1 will bring new emojis but it should also bring bug fixes and security enhancements to the iOS 9 operating system.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6: 5 Things We Learned in July

9:47 AM Posted by Ariana , , , No comments
Apple isn’t talking about the iPhone 6s just yet but thanks to a series of credible rumors in July, it’s clear that the company has new iPhones on the way. With July coming to an end, we want to take a look at some of the things we learned about the iPhone 6s and relate them to those of you who are thinking about buying the iPhone 6 right now.
Last year, Apple used the month of September as its iPhone launch month. There, the company debuted the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, two big screen iPhone models that took over the flagship role from the iPhone 5s. The two devices were released in late September and they immediately became two of the top phones on the market.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are still two of the best phones money can buy and tons of people are still looking into buying them even as rumors of a new iPhone swirl.

iPhone 6s rumors have been rampant in recent weeks as we’ve pushed closer to Apple’s usual iPhone launch window. We’ve seen rumors touch on everything from the iPhone 6s release date to the iPhone 6s specs. The new iPhone hasn’t been confirmed but we’ve already learned quite a bit about Apple’s plans for the fall.

Today we want to take a look at a few of the things we learned about the iPhone 6s in July. To us, these are the most important things you’ll want to keep in mind if you’ve been looking at buying Apple’s current 4.7-inch iPhone. Keep these things in mind as we exit the month of July and enter the month of August.

iPhone 6s Release Date

The first thing that we’ve learned in July is that the iPhone 6s is making progress behind the scenes but it’s probably not going to be coming to shelves in July or August.
The iPhone 6s has reportedly entered the production phase and Apple and its manufacturers are expected to ramp up that production in August ahead of an unknown release date. The company has also reportedly begun production of the chips that will appear inside the iPhone 6s.

n alleged iPhone 6s front panel recently leaked, a sign that production of the phone has begun ahead of its release alongside iOS 9 in the fall.
Nothing is confirmed but all signs point to an iPhone 6s release date in September with iOS 9 after several more weeks of production. Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to deliver 85 million to 90 million parts for the new models, a sign that the company expects big sales in 2015 and beyond.
If you’re looking to physically compare the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 6s, you probably have a few more weeks to go. Apple typically sends out invites a few weeks in advance so you probably won’t have to wait until the actual date itself to confirm the iPhone 6s launch.

iPhone 6s Specs

If you’re looking into buying the iPhone 6 now or waiting for the iPhone 6s release, you probably want to know how the two phones will compare to one another.
We don’t have a full iPhone 6s spec sheet but what we do have is a list of credible rumors that hint at some of the iPhone 6s’ most important specifications.
First, the iPhone 6s is expected to retain the same 4.7-inch display as the iPhone 6. It’s also expected to keep the same screen resolution. No jump to Quad HD resolution this year it seems. The iPhone 6s display is however expected to feature something new.
Analysts continue to predict the arrival of Force Touch technology, the same tech that’s found in the Apple Watch and new Macbook. If true, it would likely allow iPhone 6s owners to use a hard press to open up new features within iOS and within certain applications.

There’s also been back and forth about the amount of storage on the iPhone 6s. Rumors have pointed to a16GB or 32GB base model. The iPhone 6 comes with a 16GB base model but for many people that isn’t enough, especially without expandable storage.
Apple is reportedly entertaining the idea of boosting the iPhone’s storage to appease consumers though it’s not clear if a deal will get done in time for the phone’s release.
The iPhone 6s is rumored to have a new processor and modem combination that could produce better battery life and faster LTE, a 12MP camera and a new 5MP FaceTime camera, iOS 9, and a design that’s in line with the all-metal form factor that Apple debuted with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
In other words, this probably isn’t going to be the iPhone 7. What it will likely be is a souped up version of the iPhone 6 with better cameras, a more efficient processor, and Force Touch technology leading the way.

iPhone 6 Will Be Getting Better, Not Worse

The iPhone 6 isn’t going to make the wait for the iPhone 6s release an easy one.
Thanks to the iOS 9 beta, we’ve learned that the update is going to be coming with some impressive features including improvements to battery life. That’s not all either. The slideshow below goes into detail about the iOS 9 features we’ve found to be the most exciting.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Apple Releases First Public Beta of iOS 9

9:39 AM Posted by Ariana , No comments
Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 9 for download.

iOS 9 is full of enhancements you’ll appreciate every day. Your apps become more essential. New multitasking features on iPad make you even more productive. Siri can do more than ever, and new proactive suggestions help you get things done before you ask. And improvements at the foundation of the operating system enhance performance, battery life, and security.

To get the beta, you must sign up to be part of the Beta Program on the Apple Beta Software Program website.

Sign Up


Wednesday, June 17, 2015

How to Remove Duplicate Contacts on the iPhone (iOS 8)

1:59 PM Posted by Ariana , No comments
This guide will show you how to remove duplicate contacts on the iPhone with iOS 8. This works with all current iPhones from the iPhone 4s up to the iPhone 6 Plus. If you only need to get rid of a few duplicate contacts on the iPhone you can do this manually in a few seconds, but if you need to fix dozens you’ll want to use an app that can remove all your duplicate contacts on the iPhone at once.
Duplicate iPhone contacts happen when you add multiple accounts like a personal Gmail account, an iCloud account and a work account that may all include the same contact with slightly different information. You can try to move all of your contacts to one single service, but that is not a practical solution for everyone.
We’ll show you how to remove duplicate contacts on the iPhone running iOS 8. You don’t need your computer to do this, just the iPhone in your hand.
You don’t need to delete one of the contacts, instead we will merge the two contacts into a single instance on the iPhone. You can even merge triplicates if you have the same contact in your address book several times. This is a fast and easy solution to cleaning up your iPhone contacts and address book.
We’ll start with the manual way to remove duplicate contacts from the iPhone on iOS 8. The directions are very similar for iOS 7. If you need to remove a lot of duplicate contacts and you don’t want to do this one by one, you can buy a cheap app to merge many contacts all at once.

How to Remove Duplicate Contacts on the iPhone (iOS 8)

If you only need to remove a few duplicate contacts, this is the best way to go about it. You won’t actually remove any contacts. Instead we will merge contacts so that you have all the information in one place without re-typing it. This will also keep the contacts on your other email accounts as they are now, so you don’t need to worry about losing something.

You need to open the Contacts app on your iPhone. This is often inside the Extras folder. If you don’t see it you can tap and pull down on the middle of your iPhone home screen to open a search box and then type in contacts. 
On this screen you will see your contacts and you may quickly spot duplicates that need fixed. Tap on one of the contacts to open it. If the names are spelled slightly different, start with the one you want to keep.
Tap on Edit in the upper right corner then scroll down until you see link contacts with a green plus sign next to it.
Tap on link contacts and then scroll to the other contact or search for the other contact using the search bar at the top. The contact you are currently editing will show as gray, while the others are black.

Find the duplicate iPhone contact and link it.
Tap on the second contact and then tap on Link in the upper right corner. The next screen will put you back to the edit contact page and you will see Linked Contacts showing the two are connected. If you need to link another contact to this same contact tap on link contacts again.
If you need to unlink contacts, tap on the red minus sign.

Tap Done to exit to the contact entry and then tap on the back arrow to go to your contacts where there should now be only one entry. If you need to remove other duplicate contacts from the iPhone, start over using the directions above.

How to Bulk Merge Duplicate Contacts on the iPhone

If you need to fix a lot of duplicate contacts on the iPhone running iOS 8 at the same time, and you don’t want to perform the steps above over and over, you can buy an app that merges your contacts for you with a few taps.
You can download the Cleanup Duplicate Contacts app for free, which will analyze your contacts for duplicates. You need to pay 99 cents to gain access to the bulk removal option, but we cleaned almost two dozen contacts for free.
Search for duplicate contacts on the iPhone with this free app.
When prompted allow access to your contacts. You don’t need to allow notifications.
Tap on Analyze and when prompted we chose to allow for merging between sources so that we only see one entry for a contact even if they are in our work contacts and personal contacts.

After it detects the duplicate contacts, you can choose which ones you want to merge and which you don’t by unchecking next to the names. We stopped it from merging two people who share a home phone number and a father and son who share the same name.
Tap Merge and the app will fix the duplicates or you. This moves the contact info to one contact instead of linking the contacts like the manual options.
The app did not detect a Josh Baker and a Joshua Baker with different phone numbers. Users can configure what level of matching is needed. The app also backs up your contacts before the clean up if you create an account.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

DOWNLOAD IOS 9 BETA 1 IPSW WITHOUT DEVELOPER ACCOUNT

4:09 PM Posted by Ariana , No comments
In yesterday’s WWDC 2015, Apple introduced their three new system, iOS 9, OS X El Capitan and watch OS 2. And today the company seeds the first beta of iOS 9 ipsw for developers.
This new update is mainly focused on improving performance and stability, such as split-screen feature for iPad, Proactive and Intelligence features, better Siri, improved Spotlight experience, a new font, new features for Maps and Notes apps, new Wallet and News apps, features for better battery life and a tweaked keyboard. Where the Low Power Mode is worth mentioning, Apple claims the Low Power Mode can at least add up to 3 hours of battery life to the normal running time of the device.
iOS 9 running on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
iOS 9 beta 1 is only compatible with:
  • iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S
  • iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, Retina iPad mini, iPad with Retina Display (iPad 4, iPad 3), iPad 2, iPad mini
  • iPod touch (5th generation)
In short iOS 9 would be a great system, if you want to experience it in advance, but not have a developer account, then download the iOS 9 beta 1 ipsw form the direct links posted below.

DOWNLOAD IOS 9 BETA 1 IPSW {NO DEV ACCOUNT REQUIRE}

If you’re a member of the iOS Developer Program and want to install iOS 9 beta on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch then check out the step-by-step instructions.
First, you need assign your device for development and testing purpose in Dev Center.
  • Login to Member Center with your developer account.
  • Click on the Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.
  • Next click on Devices in the left navigational panel under iOS Apps.
  • Then click on the + button to add your iOS device.
  • Here you need to enter the UDID of the iOS device, which is a 40 hex character string. You can find the UDID using either Xcode or iTunes:
    • Xcode method – Connect your device to your Mac and open Xcode. Then in Xcode, navigate to the ‘Window’ drop down menu and select ‘Organizer’. You should now see your device’s UDID. Double click on it to highlight and press Command+C to copy the UDID to your Clipboard.
    • iTunes method – Connect your iOS device to your Mac and launch iTunes. In iTunes, select your iOS device in the ‘Devices’ section and navigate to the Summary tab. Click on theSerial Number label, this will show the Identifier field and the 40 hex character UDID. Right click on the UDID and then click on Copy Identifier (UDID) to copy it to your clipboard.
  • Go back to Member Center, now enter the name of the your iOS Device and paste the UDID that you have copied from the above step and click on the Continue button.
  • You will be prompted to review the details. Click on the Register button, followed by Done to complete the registration process for your iOS device.
Then Download the iOS 9 beta 1 ipsw
  • Navigate back to the Member Center.
  • Click on SDKs, followed by iOS 9.
  • Then click on Download in the top right corner.
  • Then select your device from the drop down.
  • After it has been successfully downloaded, double-click on the zip file to extract the .ipsw file.
  • Ensure you have the latest version of iTunes installed.

HOW TO INSTALL IOS 9 BETA

Developers can install iOS 9 Beta using Xcode or iTunes. It is a lot easier to install using iTunes and the preferred method for app testers, so I am mentioning the iTunes method here.
  • Open iTunes.
  • Connect your iOS device to your Mac and launch iTunes.
  • In iTunes, select your iOS device from the top right corner and navigate to the Summary tab.
  • Hold down on the Option key (or the Shift key in Windows) and click the Update iPhone… (iPad or iPod touch) button.
  • Now select the .ipsw file from the extracted folder to install iOS 9 beta and click on the Openbutton.
  • iTunes may prompt you that it will update your device with iOS 9. Click Ok to continue.
  • You will get a ‘Slide to upgrade’ slider after it reboots. Swipe on the slider to proceed.
  • Your device will reboot again, and you’ll be greeted with the ‘Hello’ welcome screen. Swipe on the ‘Slide to setup’ slider and tap on Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your device.
That’s it, you’re all set to start testing your apps on your iOS device running iOS 9 beta.
iOS 9 public beta will be available in July. The Official version will get released for public in the fall.
As always, let us know how it goes in the comments section.