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iOS 5.1.1 Released By Apple
On Monday Apple released a small update that will bring your iOS version up to 5.1.1. The operating system should be allowed for use with the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The company announced that it includes some fixes including a shortcut that allows users to take HDR photos directly from the Lock Screen more reliably. It also improved Safari bookmarks as well as reading list syncing. Besides that, Apple also optimized and fixed the bug that was discovered on its new iPad which prevented the device from successfully switching between 2G and 3G networks.
In addition to that, other bugs concerning AirPlay video playback were also addressed. Finally, for all of you who have seen the alert that says, “Unable to purchase” after successfully placing a purchase, you’ll be happy to know that the update also fixes that issue. The update is downloadable directly from your device and if you are already running iOS 5 or later just launch the ‘Settings’ select ‘General’ then tap on ‘Software Update’. Since it is a minor update the file that needs to be downloaded is smaller in size at only 60MB. If you have noticed any other changes that were addressed with the update, do let us know about it with a comment below.
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Mortal Kombat X For iOS Now Available
Have you grown up on a diet full of violent video games? Well, certainly Mortal Kombat is one of those franchises that shocked everyone when it was first released, where digital blood was spilled along the way. It definitely looks tame by today’s standards, but back then, it created quite a buzz in the video game industry, and then some. Having said that, Mortal Kombat X for iOS is now available to download from the App Store, where you can check out the striking graphics in the trailer above.
There will be 24 Kombatants to choose from, which should offer you plenty of opportunities to master all of them, and apart from fan favorites such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero, there will also be newcomers to the scene, Cassie Cage and Kotal Kahn included. Mortal Kombat X for iOS works great across platforms, so that players will be able to unlock content across all platforms as long as they play.
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Sprint Reveals Combined iPhone-iPad “For Life” Deal
It was in October last year that the folks over at Sprint updated their iPhone for Life plan, where $80 a month would net you an Apple iPhone 6 on lease for a couple of years, alongside a plan that has unlimited talk, text and data. Of course, if you would prefer the larger iPhone 6 Plus, it would cost you from $85 monthly onward. It seems that Sprint intends to push the envelope further – at $100 a month, the iPhone 6, iPad mini 3, unlimited talk, text and data on the phone and 2GB of data for the tablet will be all yours.
If one were to run the numbers through a calculator, you would have to spend approximately $117 monthly, which means Sprint’s recently revealed plan would help you out with a 15% savings in total – that would amount up to $17. Of course, leasing the devices would mean you would need to make sure that your handset is more carefully taken care of than normal, but then again, you will always have the latest products at the end of a 2-year cycle. Not too shabby a deal, don’t you think so?
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Huawei TalkBand B1 Makes Its Way To The U.S.
Now that the market for smartwatches are definitely growing – never mind that there are no explosive figures whatsoever to report of, it is a steady market which is worth checking out. If you have always wanted to make the jump to a smartwatch device, but was held back by the lack of choice as well as relatively high price tag, how about checking out the $129.99 Huawei TalkBand B1?
This unique smartwatch can be picked up from GetHuawei.com, although one can also check out the likes of Newegg.com, Amazon.com and Fry’s Electronics in order to purchase it. The TalkBand B1 is capable of tracking your sleep, count the number of your steps taken in a day, and even to compute the number of calories that you have burned. Heck, it will also do its level best to wake you up using its smart alarm when it figures out that you happen to be in the light cycle of your sleep.
Other features include iOS and Android compatibility, NFC support, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 90mAh battery that allows you to make use of your earpiece for up to 7 hours – non-stop, now how about that?