The iPhone 5C

The iPhone 5C marks a replacement era in Apple's mobile onslaught, because the Cupertino-based firm finally breaks rank from premium style and worth by providing up a tool that is slightly more cost-effective. Slightly being the key word there.
Before you begin obtaining excited concerning the potential of a "cheap iPhone", be warned that the iPhone 5C is not any mid-range golem rival, as a result of with costs beginning a £469 ($549, AU$739) for the a 16GB SIM-free telephone you are still talking quite an heap of cash.
If you fancy doubling your storage capability to 32GB - keep in mind the 5C is associate Apple device therefore there isn't any microSD extract sight - you'll add another £80 ($100, AU$130) thereto base worth.
So let's bust one story right from the off then - though one that Apple ne'er secure within the 1st place. The iPhone 5C isn't an inexpensive, budget device - it is a slightly cheaper providing compared to the premium, metal clad iPhone 5S that launched aboard this polycarbonate-clad phone.
Thanks to some worth cuts within the past few months the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Sony Xperia Z area unit all cheaper than the less feature packed iPhone 5C.
One way Apple has managed to stay the value of the 5C down slightly is ditching the glass and metal body we have seen on each telephone since the iPhone four, and hospitable back the brazen use of polycarbonate we tend to last saw on the iPhone 3GS.

internal high alert in wake of iOS 7 activation issues

Had bother finalizing your iOS seven update on your iPhone today? you are not alone. Not by a protracted shot.
While users took to Twitter to broadcast their "software update failed" messages and airy out problems on Apple's support web site, the Cupertino company is reportedly keenly conscious of the less-than-ideal means iOS seven is creating it to the plenty.
According to a "reliable source" of AppleInsider's, Apple issued an interior P1, or high priority, conscious of staff, advising them that server issues area unit thwarting iPhone house owners tries to activate their handsets. In alternative words, Apple is unable to verify associate degree iPhone once the iOS seven transfer is completed.
Users rumored receiving a message on their iPhones that read: "Your iPhone couldn't be activated as a result of the activation server can not be reached. strive connecting your iPhone to iTunes to activate it, or strive once more in an exceedingly jiffy."
"Other internal issues" also are gift, tho' the character of these is not nevertheless clear.
iOS 7 woes

Everything appears to be up and running (all inexperienced squares) on Apple's finish, consistent with the company's Systems standing page.
Just what percentage users are unable to activate their handsets post-iOS seven install is not legendary, however the voices on social media area unit various.
It's extremely a non-shocker that server problems area unit motion the discharge as users appear to be flocking to transfer iOS seven. The update could be a high-flying departure from previous iOS versions, conveyance not solely a whole style overall however bundles of latest options, together with iTunes Radio.
When the activation server issues are going to be resolved is presently up within the air, however everybody United Nations agency needs iOS seven can, at some purpose, get it. perhaps simply not immediately.
Let's hope everything is found out by Friday, once Apple releases the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

brilliant iOS 7 tips and tricks

The jury may still be out on iOS 7's radical redesign - for what it's worth we love it, with a few reservations - but there's no denying that it's the friendliest version and most powerful of iOS yet.

But there's more to iOS 7 than headline features such as Control Center, Airdrop and iTunes Radio: some of our favourite improvements are little things that make our everyday lives that little bit more pleasant. These are our favourites - let us know yours in the comments.

Check out our iOS 7 review for the full lowdown!

1. Camera: shoot in burst mode

The redesigned Camera app has a nifty trick up its sleeve: if you want to shoot in burst mode, taking multiple shots in quick succession, just click and hold the volume-up button.

2. Multitasking: quit multiple apps

You probably know that you can quit running apps by double-tapping the Home button and flicking the offending app upwards, but you might not have tried it with multiple fingers to force-quit more than one app at a time. We've made it work with three apps on our iPhone, although doing the same on an iPad means getting your nose involved too.

3. Notifications: begone!

When you receive a new notification, you can still swipe right to open the appropriate app - but if you just want rid of it you can now swipe up to hide it.

4. Lock Screen and Home Screen: use panoramic images

You can use static or dynamic images for your Lock Screen and Home Screen wallpapers, but if you prefer you can use a panoramic image instead, so the image moves as your phone does. The image must be saved in your Panoramas album: normal Camera Roll images won't work. Sadly for iPhone 4 owners, this feature is only available in the iPhone 4S onwards (and if you're using or have upgraded from a recent beta, this feature might not work).