iPhone 6s & 6s Plus preorders sell out within 30 minutes in Samsung's home of South Korea

The first batch of South Korean preorders for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sold out within minutes on Monday at the country's three major cellphone carriers, setting a blockbuster pace ahead of Friday's official launch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 53

Apple Stores show off 3D Touch on iPhone 6s with interactive LCD display tables

To expose a wider audience to the new 3D Touch capabilities of iPhone 6s, Apple installed massive display tables outfitted with interactive screen surfaces at two flagship U.S. Apple Stores this week.

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Apple airs iPhone 6s ad with focus on 3D Touch 'Peek and Pop'

Apple continued its iPhone 6s ad blitz on Thursday by releasing a short, 30-second spot highlighting the new handset's 3D Touch capabilities, specifically "Peek and Pop" previews.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Apple delays Turkish iPhone 6s launch in aftermath of deadly Ankara bombing

Apple has quietly delayed the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in Turkey, owing to last week's bombing in the capital of Ankara that killed 97 people, it was revealed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

iPhone 6s display teardown offers close-up look at 3D Touch sensor

A teardown published on Monday suggests that the 3D Touch sensor in the iPhone 6s is relatively easy to remove from the rest of the display, and that an accompanying change may actually make it simpler to fix iPhones.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Tests confirm marginal difference between Samsung, TSMC-made A9 chips in Apple's iPhone 6s

New battery test results, published on Monday, appear to support Apple's claim of little difference in the longevity of an iPhone 6s with a Samsung-made A9 chip versus one manufactured by TSMC.

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How to use iOS 9's keyboard as a trackpad with 3D Touch on iPhone 6s

Apple's new pressure-sensing 3D Touch technology, introduced with iPhone 6s, lets users swiftly navigate iOS 9 with Quick Actions and "Peek and Pop" previews. A lesser known — but equally functional — feature turns iPhone's soft keyboard into a trackpad for granular cursor control, making text entry and navigation a snap.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

This week on AppleInsider: Steve Jobs tributes, iPhone & Watch launches, iOS security & more

This week saw Apple honor Steve Jobs on the fourth anniversary of his death, and simultaneously make a series of small-scale product announcements, while putting out fires related to iPhone battery life and iOS security.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

iPhone 6s supplies tracking far better than 2014 iPhone 6 launch, store stock indicates

Apple is currently doing far better at keeping supplies of the iPhone 6s available than it did with the iPhone 6 or iPhone 5s, according to research conducted by investment firm Piper Jaffray.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

Apple starts sales of SIM-free iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets

Almost one month after the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launch in September, Apple on Thursday started sales of factory unlocked SIM-free handsets that come unbound from carrier contract commitments.

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Apple says battery life gap only 2-3 percent in TSMC, Samsung A9 chips

Trying to quell rumors, Apple on Thursday issued a statement claiming there is little difference in the battery life of iPhones using A9 chips made by TSMC versus those made by Samsung.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 53

Apple adds more launch locations for iPhone 6s, Apple Watch on Oct. 22 & 23 [u]

Apple on Thursday laid plans to ship the iPhone 6s and Apple Watch to still more countries toward the end of October, on top of other recently-announced rollouts. [updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Shares of Apple don't reflect significance of iPhone Upgrade Program, Piper Jaffray says

Apple's newly launched iPhone Upgrade Program will drive handset owners to upgrade their devices even faster than before, adding to the company's bottom line over the next four-plus years and pushing its stock higher, investment firm Piper Jaffray believes.

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Apple's iPhone 6s 4K camera shoots better video than $3,000+ Nikon DSLR, test finds

The iPhone 6s shoots 4K video that, when downscaled, is superior to the 1080p video from a Nikon D750 DSLR setup costing between $3,000 and $4,000, according to a recent comparison.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 53

How to back up your Apple Watch and pair it with a new iPhone 6s

Before you reset your old iPhone, remember to unpair and back up your Apple Watch to ensure a seamless transition to the new iPhone 6s. Here's how to successfully transfer your Apple Watch from your old iPhone to a new one.

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