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Ars Technica puts iPhone 6s units through their paces to test battery life differences between Samsung, TSMC models

In the wake of the controversy surrounding the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus’ battery life and how this might change depending on whether the battery was sourced from Samsung or TSMC, some research has been done that has discovered the battery life difference in “real-world usage” to be about 2 to 3 percent. The cool […]

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AT&T activates Wi-Fi calling feature for iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s and 6s Plus handsets running iOS 9

At long last, AT&T has activated Wi-Fi calling. The carrier has apparently activated this feature, assorted customers having stated they were able to activate Wi-Fi calling on their iPhones. Wi-Fi calling is a feature that lets calls be placed over a wireless connection when cellular connectivity is poor, functioning much like an AT&T M-Cell does […]

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Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets

The expensive, unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handset you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Two weeks after the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, Apple has added a new purchasing option for the devices to its online store. As of yesterday, customers can now buy an iPhone 6s or 6s […]

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“Chipgate” scandal erupts for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus owners, Samsung A9 processor may lead to 20% shorter battery life

Well, you can’t release a new iPhone without at least some scandal. This year it may come down to the processor inside your new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. In the new “Chipgate” controversy, Apple may have shipped a series of processors that could affect battery life with the handset. Apple, which used two suppliers […]

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iFixit digs into iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets, finds reason for nearly waterproof test results

The reports have come in praising the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus’ nigh-waterproof nature and while the handsets aren’t completely waterproof, they appear to be a huge step in the right direction. With that in mind, the cool cats at iFixit began looking at the construction used in the units. The engineers found that while […]