Samsung Gear VR vs VR Box & Ricoh THETA s 360

Samsung Gear VR vs VR Box and the Ricoh THETA s

Michael Apple iPhone, Augmented Reality, CES 2016, Fun Stuff, Samsung, TechTalk, Virtual Reality

By now my hopes and dreams of consumer ready devices able to create, share and consume VR and augmented reality are dwindling quickly. I open the Samsung Gear VR and like the other headset it is simply packed and pretty self explanatory.

IOS 7.0.2 Update

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, iPad, Mobile

Apple have released an update to IOS 7 taking it to version 7.0.2 ####The update contains * Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the lock screen passcode * Reintroduces a Greek keyboard option for passcode entry For more information please visit the [Apple Knowledge Base](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5957)

My hotspot has disappeared on iPhone

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, How To Guides, Mobile, Networking, TechTalk

Recently I did an IOS update and my Hotspot function disappeared. As always I only noticed this once I went to activate it. If your Hotspot option disappears try resetting the network settings under “Settings”, “General”, “Reset”, “Reset Network Settings” This should then give you back the option to turn on your Personal Mobile Hotspot under “Settings”, “General”, “Mobile Data”, “Personal Hotspot”   As always …

Apple quietly change from UDID to two new Identifiers and start tracking you

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, iPad, Mobile, TechTalk

In IOS 6 Apple have quietly changed from the old UDID to two new identifiers. Before I go into any detail its important to understand what the old and new acronyms are or you may as well be reciting the alphabet in a random order. Old Identifier UDID – Unique Device Identifier New Identifiers IDFA – Identifier For Advertising IDFV …

Youtube hits number 1 in Apple Store

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, Mobile, TechTalk

Google’s YouTube App has just hit number one in the Apple store. Apple removed the app in IOS 6 because people watch YouTube via a web browser not an app. Google responded by releasing their own app which has just hit number one in the app store. What is amazing is that not only is it now number 1, but …

Apple Activation Server unavailable in IOS 6 (IOS 8)

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, How To Guides, Mobile, TechTalk

A lot of people will be getting the Apple Activation Server error message again today when they upgrade to IOS 6.0- IOS7 – AND TODAY IOS 8 [quote]Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting your phone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a couple of minutes.[/quote] in order to …

Apple Release iPhone 5 – Live Updates from theLaunch

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, Mobile, TechTalk

Stay tuned as we release up to date live info straight from the Apple September 2012 media event Start time – 18h00 GMT (for us European folks) [info]This page will automatically refresh every 30 seconds whilst the Apple event is happening – The latest update will be at the top. After the first refresh the adds will also disappear, click one …

Apple prematurely release iPhone 5 and iTunes info

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, TechTalk

Apple just quickly retracted two pages from the website that were accidentally added!  A quick search though will show you the following two pages for a new iPhone 5 and brand new iTunes About 2 results found for ‘2012/09’ http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Unveils-New-iTunes.html [info] STAY TUNED AFTER 18h00 GMT for live info from the Media Event releasing the iPhone 5 [/info]

Google launches Handwriting

Michael Apple iPhone, Google, HTC, iPad, Mobile, Samsung, TechTalk

Google have made their handwriting service available to UK users, if you open up Google on your iPad/ Android Tablet of smart phone chances are you will now also see the “Try Handwriting” feature that our friends over the pond have had since July… You can view more on the official Google Handwrite page – http://www.google.co.uk/insidesearch/features/search/handwritinginput/mobile.html To get started you …

IOS 6 No Google Maps but what Else is new

Michael Apple, Apple iPhone, Google, iPad, Mobile, TechTalk

After what was a rather painful start to installing IOS 6 SDK Beta I have managed to have a quick look at some of the major changes. The first thing I check on the home screen is the “Weather” Luckily its still 23 degrees! In reality its about 10 degrees and pouring with rain but the weather on the phone …