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iPhone OS 2: First Major Update Adds App Store

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.14 - Leave a comment -

2008 saw Apple cement itself further in the mobile market with a new iPhone model and a new version of its mobile operating system. Hello, iPhone OS 2.

iPhone OS 1: The Beginning of an Era

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.13 - Leave a comment -

Marking ten years of the release of the original iPhone, Low End Mac are taking a look at the progression of the mobile operating system from Apple.

10 Years of the iPhone

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Tech Spectrum - 2017.01.09 - Leave a comment -

Apple’s iconic phone range is now ten years old. I look back at its launch, its impact, and its legacy.

iOS 10: A Week With It & What Do I Think?

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.21 - Leave a comment -

I’ve been running iOS 10 for a week now. What do I think of it on my iPhone 5?

EnerPlex Surfr: An iPhone Battery Case with a Built-in Solar Panel

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.15 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at the EnerPlex Surfr battery case for the iPhone 5/5s with a built-in solar charger.

iOS 10: First Impressions On An iPhone 5

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple has just released iOS 10 – but how does it fare on the lowest supported iPhone?

iPhone Users, Do You Blindly Upgrade?

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.08 - 2 Comments -

Apple just announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but will you be upgrading just because they are new?

Pokemon Go on the iPhone 4s: Yes, It Does Work

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.08.05 - Leave a comment -

Pokemon Go officially requires iOS 8 and an iPhone 5/5c – but it does run on an iPhone 4s. I check it out.

How to Downgrade from iOS 10 Beta and Remove It Completely

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.07.22 - Leave a comment -

Downgrading from iOS 10 beta is easier than you think. I take you through how to complete the process and return to the latest official version.

iOS 10: The iPhone 5 and 5c Will Receive It

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum, The iOS News Review - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 and 5c will both receive iOS 10, making them the lowest supported iPhones in the new iOS version.

WWDC 2016: Apple Corrects iPad/iPod Requirements Error On iOS 10 Page

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple corrects an error on their website which caused confusion over which iDevices would receive iOS 10.

WWDC 2016: iOS 10 & macOS Sierra Revealed

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.13 - Leave a comment -

Apples 2016 Worldwide Developer Conference has just finished – what does it mean for your iDevice and Mac?

Apple Phone or iPod Phone: Could Either Be a Budget Handset?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iPod, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.27 - Leave a comment -

Feature phone or dumb phone? Apple Phone or iPod Phone? The chances of Apple producing either is slim, but it has opened up a great topic for debate.

iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s: How Does It Perform?

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.16 - Leave a comment -

Apple surprised everyone by giving the iPhone 4s a fifth major iOS release. How does a 2016 OS fare on a 2011 phone?

What’s the Best Budget iPhone for 2016?

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.28 - Leave a comment -

Not everyone needs a brand new iPhone, but which model you pick will depend on what you want to do with it.

Will We See a Successor to the iPhone SE?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.08 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone SE seems to have been an instant hit, but what – if anything – will Apple follow it up with?

iPhone SE: Hands On Mini Review

Adam Geller,  Articles, iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.31 - Leave a comment -

I take a hands on look at the new ‘budget’ 4” special edition iPhone.

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