iPhone 6 Release Date in Fall with iPad Air 2 and iWatch

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iPhone 6 release date is set this fall alongside iPad Air 2 and iWatch, according to latest report.

iDigitalTimes reported that some of the upcoming Apple devices will arrive as soon as September this year. The reported said that iPhone6 release date will follow last year's launch of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Thus, consumers can expect the iPhone 6 around September or October.

It was previously reported that iPhone 6 will be released in June at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference alongside the upcoming iOS 8.

According to Taiwanese media Economic Daily News, two iPhone 6 will be coming this year and both versions will come with a bigger screen display. One of the new iPhone variants was speculated to enter the phablet category as one of the variants with 5.6-inch screen panel.

The Cupertino-based company has not confirmed the official iPhone 6 features, but rumours claimed that iPhone 6 will pack faster and better A8 processor, and the upcoming iOS 8. Moreover, the iPhone 5S' TouchID fingerprint sensor will surely receive new features and improvements.

Apple's next iPhone was also rumoured to have a better camera although the handset will retain the same 8MP shooter. Better photo quality relies on the handset's bigger sensor (1/2.6" as opposed to iPone 5S's 1/3"), an f/2.0 aperture size (vs f/2.2 on the 5S and f/2.4 on iPhone 5), OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and 6P sapphire lens.

However, iPhone 6 will not be the sole device that will be coming later this year. Apple is expected to release a new iPad model later this year. To the dismay of many consumers, iPad Pro may not be coming this year but iPad Air 2 may make an appearance this fall. The revamp iPad Air will feature a larger screen size, faster processor, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The tablet may also be waterproof.  

Another Apple device to watch out for is iWatch, which will be coming this fall also. iDigitalTimes cited ChinaTimes stating that Taiwanese touch panel maker TPK is developing a curved, flexible display for the iWatch so that it can fit varying wrist sizes without looking quite bulky. Wearable stuff has become more popular.

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Apple 'most coveted smartphone brand' in developing world

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Apple has overtaken Samsung as the most desired smartphone brand in emerging markets

Android devices may be the most accessible for consumers in the developing world, because of their functionality and cost, but Apple has come out on top as the most coveted brand.

In a survey of 4,500 consumers in Brazil, China, India, Nigeria and Vietnam, 32 per cent said that they wanted an Apple device, with 29 per cent lusting after Samsung phones and 13 per cent preferring Nokia.

In spite of Apple overtaking Samsung as the most desired brand, however, lower-cost Android devices currently dominate smartphone sales in these regions, with 296,493 active Android smartphones in comparison to 90,184 iOS devices.

Where brand status has often contributed to mobile handset success in the West, reasons for purchasing a particular handset in emerging markets are more diverse. Functionality is the primary reason, with nearly half of consumers stating this is the most important motivation for purchase.

This reinforces Facebook and Ericsson’s creation of a lab that enables app developers to test their software on the types of networks and phones available in developing countries.

For Brazilian consumers, trust in the brand is the next most important factor, and brand aspiration is key for Nigerian, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese consumers.

“The race to emerging market consumers is truly underway after several announcements from handset manufacturers, content providers and notably Facebook – all of who are developing devices or mobile content specifically for consumers in these regions," said Marco Veremis, chief executive of mobile marketing expert Upstream, which commissioned the report.

"Only when each player truly understands the audience of each region – being able to answer the questions of ‘what’s affordable’, ‘what content do consumers want’ and ‘what functionality is preferred’ – will they be able to connect with the consumers they are trying to reach”.

The news comes after Apple launched the iPhone 5c in September 2013, which was seen by analysts as an attempt for Apple to break into emerging markets. However, the relatively high price of the iPhone 5c made it inaccessible to many people in the developing world.

Nokia, which has traditionally dominated mobile phone sales in emerging markets, last week announced the Nokia X, aimed at developing world users who are hoping to purchase their first mobile phones

Meanwhile, Samsung, which offers a wide range of devices at different price points, supplied roughly half of the smartphones sold in Africa last year. The company hopes to double its smartphones sales in Africa in 2014.

App stores are also popular in emerging markets, according to Upstream’s research, which reveals that 40 per cent of users access content via Google Play and 28 per cent via Apple’s App Store. However, many users expressed frustration at the high levels of promotional messages and the lack of payment methods offered when purchasing content.

With many emerging market consumers not having access to credit cards, it will be the app stores that cater to all payment methods that will achieve widesprbrazilead success, according to Veremis.

“The device challenge has now diffused to the app stores as consumers in emerging markets want localised content that they can pay for by different methods," he said.

"This is where we see the dominance of relationships with local operators who have built up the trust and mutual understanding that bigger players have not yet developed – including the ability to offer personalised content, recommendations and flexible payment via their normal mobile billing."

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Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update: How To Root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 On The Latest OS [Tutorial]

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The international LTE variant of the Samsung (KRX:005935) Galaxy S4 with the model number GT-I9505 recently received the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update. Users who have already updated their Galaxy S4 handsets to the new I9505XXUFNA1 build can now root their devices, which will allow them to install custom ROMs whenever they are available.

Android hacker Chainfire has come up with an Auto-Root package complete with a SuperSU fix, which addresses the issues that some users had reported with the leaked KitKat firmware build for the Galaxy S4. Here is how to use the Auto-Root package to gain root access on the Galaxy S4 GT-I9505.

Rooting a device allows users to have complete access to the device’s hardware resources and push the limitations that come with the stock firmware. Users should note that rooting the Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFNA1 will void the device’s warranty. But, users can reclaim the warranty by re-installing the official firmware update again.

- The tutorial is only for the Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core CPU with LTE).

- Users are recommended to back-up all data before rooting the device.

- The device should have at least an 80 percent charge left on the battery.

- USB drivers must be installed in the computer with USB Debugging enabled on the device to transfer files between the phone and the PC.

Note: International Business Times cannot be held responsible for anything that goes wrong. Users should proceed at their own risk.

Tutorial

Step 1: Download both CF-Auto-Root Android 4.4.2 Package and ODIN3, and extract the files to the computer.

Step 2: Power off the handset and put it in Download mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together. After a warning screen appears, press the Volume Up button to enter Download mode.

Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09.exe as an Administrator while the phone is Download mode, and connect the Galaxy S4 to the PC via USB cable. If connected successfully, a message showing “Added!!” will appear in Odin’s message box.

Step 4: Now, click on the AP button, and select the CF-Auto-Root file that was extracted in Step 1.

Step 5: In Odin, check the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options.

Step 6: Click on the Start button in Odin to begin the flashing process.

Step 7: Once the process is complete, the Galaxy S4 will restart and a PASS message with green background will appear in the left-most box at the top of Odin.

You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect the handset from the PC.

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First look: Nokia's new Android smartphone

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By design, Nokia's new Android smartphones will underwhelm users of high-end phones. 

BARCELONA: By design, Nokia's new Android smartphones will underwhelm users of high-end phones. The Nokia X line was created with emerging markets in mind, so the company emphasized keeping prices low, meaning the user interface is relatively simple. 

The home screen resembles the one on Nokia's Windows-based Lumia phones, even though it's Android underneath. But Nokia added a Fastlanefeature, a screen with quick access to your most-used apps. You get to it by swiping from the left or right edge of the home screen or tapping the back button at the bottom. 

The basic Nokia X phone costs 89 euros ($122) and has a 4-inch screen, measured diagonally, and a 3-megapixel camera. A X+ version with an SD storage card costs 99 euros, while an XL with a 5-inch screen and 5 megapixel camera goes for 109 euros. 

In the brief time I've had with the Nokia X at this week's Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, I have found the Fastlane feature to be a good start. It's something I would like to see on more phones, including Nokia's Windows devices. 

I hate to spend time customizing gadgets, getting the icons for the most-used apps on the main home screen. The nice thing about Fastlane is that you don't have to spend any time on that. Your favorite apps are just one swipe away - sort of. 

The top of Fastlane shows you what's coming up, whether that's alarms about to ring or future events in your calendar. Below that are your recently used apps. The ones you just used will be at the top, so you don't have to scroll down. 

For some apps, you get information that normally comes with notifications, such as previews of text messages or alerts that three people have tried to reach you on WeChat, a Chinese social network. You see small versions of recent photos and can tap for the larger version in the photo gallery app. You see calls you missed, songs you heard and websites you visited. 

It could get overwhelming, so you can block certain apps and certain notifications from appearing in Fastlane. In the settings, you can also add a shortcut to one social network, such as Facebook or Twitter. 

That's where Fastlane can improve - understanding better which apps I use most over a period of days or months and creating a section at the top for those. 

This week, for example, I was too busy to check Facebook, but that doesn't mean I don't use it regularly. But in Fastlane, Facebook would drop toward the bottom in a matter of days, unless I happen to choose it as my one shortcut. 

Why not make sure the most-used apps are stored as favorites at the top of the screen? Nokia says it's considering that. 

Likewise, if I haven't used something for months after using it daily, Fastlane can assume I've grown tired of it and automatically remove it. Myspace anyone? 

Nokia doesn't plan to make Fastlane for its Windows phones, and I doubt it'll extend it to rival Android phones, such as my Samsung Galaxy S III. It's something it wants to keep exclusive to its own phones to compete.