“Is the iPhone 7 a match for the tech-heavy Note 7 and Galaxy S7? And is that even the right question? Read on. The bad news is that Apple failed to impress a few high-profile Wall Street analysts and journalists doing hands-on first takes of the iPhone 7.”
(Update: report refuted) Samsung said to deactivate defective Note 7 devices if not exchanged
“Samsung issued a statement to Android Central regarding the deactivation report. From the website: The wording of the response, which is rather unclear, leaves some room for interpretation.”
Google fixes two serious Android security flaws
“Google’s mobile security team has definitely been busy cleaning house this week. The company has released an Android update that closes two security holes that could pose a major threat if intruders found a way to exploit them.”
Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Samsung Gear S3: Smartwatch Smackdown
“The Apple Watch Series 2 is here, and it looks a lot like the original Apple Watch. It’s still a square device that can tell time, display notifications, and track fitness stats.”
Huawei Mate 9 with dual 20MP cameras and Kirin 960 rumored for December launch
“Although a release is still likely a few months away, reports from China have already begun discussing likely components and designs for the Huawei Mate 9.”
HP is buying Samsung’s printer business to ‘disrupt’ the copier industry
“Samsung also says its chairman’s son, Jay Y. Lee, will join board of directors Samsung has announced it’s selling off its printer business to HP for $1.05 billion. HP says it wants to use the purchase to “disrupt and reinvent” the $55 billion copier industry, which “hasn’t innovated in decades.”
Most People Have No Interest in Buying iPhone 7
“Apple might have some trouble getting customers interested in buying its new smartphone, new data from research firm Morning Consult shows.”
Samsung will mark safe models of the Galaxy Note 7 with an ‘S’ on the box
“The Verge reports that Samsung explained the marking in a post on its website. It says that “new Galaxy Note7 packaging has clear identifiers on the box; a small black square on the white barcode label along with a white sticker with a blue letter ‘S’.””
iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Flagship Face Off
“Now that both Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 and Apple’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are finally out, the big question pops up, ‘Which is the better of the two?’. So we compare Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and see who comes out on top when these two flagships face off.”
How to transfer data from old iPhone to iPhone 7
“Now that iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are officially available for pre-order, you may be tempted to ditch your existing model for a shiny new one. Before you upgrade, however, you’ll likely want to migrate all of your info from the old iPhone to the iPhone 7.”
