The internet picked a T. rex as one of the new ‘Monopoly’ tokens

Tasking the internet to pick something for you can go horribly awry. Just ask Boaty McBoatface. When board-game maker Hasbro asked for suggestions to update the Monopoly game pieces, it likely didn’t expect that the hivemind would pick a trio of, well, rather tame new tokens to update the capitalism training simulator.

Starting this fall you’ll be able to do the Boardwalk-to-Mediterranean Avenue loop as a penguin, rubber ducky or a fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. Associated Press reports that some 4.3 million votes were cast in the process, with 207,954 (second place) going to the king of the thunder lizards.

If you were a hardline fan of the thimble, wheelbarrow or boot, you have our deepest condolences. But hey, it’s not like they’ll be hard to find in the future — especially not when you’re walking barefoot to the bathroom at night.

BREAKING: Monopoly replacing thimble, wheelbarrow and boot with penguin, rubber ducky and Tyrannosaurus rex. Story: https://t.co/edaHQpQMDe pic.twitter.com/MmrwL3j8w6

— AP Eastern U.S. (@APEastRegion) March 17, 2017

Via: Associated Press

Source: Hasbro

Apple Adds Permanent Indie Games Section to App Store, Offers Discounts

Last week, Apple added an indie games section to the App Store to promote the huge range of games made by smaller developers. As it turns out, the indie games section is a permanent addition to the App Store, and will be available indefinitely to help users discover new titles to play.

Love the games we’ve debuted? Starting today, we’ll have a permanent spot on the App Store just for indie games. https://t.co/M7fhi8kU4D pic.twitter.com/d9Nt98EGvw

— App Store Games (@AppStoreGames) March 17, 2017

As of this week, the indie games section includes sections like “Our 25 favorite indie games,” “Indie game debuts,” and “Newly discovered indies.”

There’s also a list of popular indie titles on sale for $0.99, including Road Not Taken, VVVVVV, Surgeon Simulator, Bicolor, Sorcery 3, The Room Two, Prune, Botanicula, and more.

Indie adventure title Oxenfree has been named the editor’s choice indie app of the week, and it is available for $3.99 (20 percent off) to celebrate its launch.

Also free this week is popular indie platformer Bean’s Quest, which has been named Apple’s App of the Week. It will be available for download at no cost until next Thursday. [Direct Link]

The addition of a dedicated indie games storefront in the App Store should make it easier for indie developers, who often struggle to compete with major game companies with unlimited funds, to have their games recognized and discovered by customers.

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPad Pro DraftTable From ElevationLab

For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with ElevationLab to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of the company’s new DraftTable accessories that’s designed to work with the iPad Pro.

Priced at $99.95, the DraftTable is meant to serve as a stable, sturdy stand to be used with the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, writing, game playing, movie watching, and more. It works with both the smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro and the much larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro. While designed for the iPad Pro, it also works with older iPads in every size, down to the iPad mini.

DraftTable positions the iPad Pro more ergonomically to meet each user’s needs. Its spring-loaded hinge can be adjusted to several different angles, and as the name suggests, it’s ideal for use with iPad Pro drawing apps like Astropad as a replacement for a Wacom tablet, and it pairs well with an iPad tethered to a Mac.

DraftTable is made from a fiber reinforced polymer and laser cut steel for strength, and the iPad platform is constructed from a soft medical-grade silicone, so the iPad won’t slip off the stand while in use.

ElevationLab’s DraftTable has been specifically created for stability, so it’s not going to move around, shake, or fall when writing or drawing. Because it folds down into a thin form factor for storage purposes, the DraftTable can be taken anywhere.

An included arm rest keeps the palm off of the iPad’s screen when using it with the Apple Pencil, and it makes working for several hours at a time more comfortable, plus a silicone PencilStand gives you a place to keep your Apple Pencil so it never gets lost.

We have three DraftTables to give away to MacRumors readers. To enter to win, use the Rafflecopter widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner and send the prize. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

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Six ways to get your shamrock shake indulgence this St. Patrick’s Day

Why it matters to you

If you’ve still got room after all the corned beef and green beer, Pinterest serves up some DIY options for a minty St. Patrick’s Day dessert.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and that means many cities have already had their festive parades. And while the bars are sure to be packed tonight, some of you may be contemplating a stop at the McDonald’s drive-in for that green-tinged treat, a shamrock shake.

Because these concoctions are available but once a year, there are a lot of DIY versions on Pinterest. Using Pinontop, we found a few of the most popular options for shamrock shakes on Pinterest, no matter how you like to consume your minty milkshake. (Sorry, high-tech straw not included.)

The kid-friendly option (150,800 pins)

From She Knows, this recipe bills itself as a copycat shamrock shake. It’s little more than vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, food coloring, and whipped cream — probably what you would’ve dumped in a blender if you were trying to come up with a recipe on your own.

The healthy (?) option (98,200 pins)

This is a shamrock protein shake, for those who want their mint dreams to clock in at under 200 calories. The main ingredient here is cottage cheese, along with protein powder, stevia, mint extract, food coloring, water, and ice cubes. Yum?

More: Want Booze in a hurry? Postmates will deliver alcohol in 30 minutes or less

The booze-infused option (10,100 pins)

Take the first recipe and replace the milk with Bailey’s, and you essentially have the alcoholic version of the shamrock shake. You could maybe skip the mint extract and use creme de menthe instead, if you’re feeling adventurous.

The are-you-cereal? option (11,400 pins)

We’re sensing a theme here. The Coupons.com recipe is nearly identical to the first recipe, but it too wants you to swap the milk for Bailey’s. However, you’re also supposed to rim your glass with honey and green sprinkles and add a bunch of Lucky Charms cereal on top of your whipped cream.

The solid option (18,100 pins)

If you’d rather eat your festive mint creation, Your Cup of Cake has a recipe for shamrock shake cupcakes (shamrock cupshakes?). The recipe calls for mint extract and a lot of buttermilk. If you make mini cupcakes, you might still have room for green beer.

The fresh-mint option

This isn’t a recipe we found on Pinterest, but Real Simple makes its shamrock shake with heavy cream and fresh mint leaves, so it likely won’t taste nearly as artificial as the drive-through version.

Blu Life One X2 Mini review

We’re in that interesting time of the year where a lot of manufacturers are in the process of launching or announcing their flagship smartphones. Indeed, this is when the big name brands come out with the models which vie for those end-of-year lists. If you’re in the market for a killer experience, this is your time of year. But, do you really need a device that’s got an ever faster processor, more memory, and storage?

Suffice it to say, average phone users don’t demand much of their phones. Moreover, the hardware that comes with high end phones is outpacing the needs of the many. In other words, I’m willing to bet that you don’t need a new phone so much as want one. So, why spend $600-$800 on something when a $200 phone might do the trick for a year or two?

Blu, a brand that we’ve come to respect for its smartphone strategies, has launched another new handset. Known as the Life One X2 Mini, it’s a refreshed take on an already existing model, the Life One X2.

If there’s one thing we’ve come to admire in Blu, it’s that they almost always put out unlocked phones at prices that are very competitive. At one time, this was Blu’s space to own, at least here in the United States. But, with other companies making a push into the market, it’s harder to stand out.

The low-end, which is not exactly comprised of under-powered or terrible phones, is getting increasingly crowded. The devices that occupy the middle of the pack today are likely as powerful as that phone you bought only one year back. It’s somewhere in between this space where the One X2 Mini puts a stake in the ground.

About

The Life One X2 Mini launches at an every day price point of $179.99. However, if you are, or were quick enough to get in on the action on the first day, you can get the phone for only $129.99. There are a number of other models from Blu in this price range; notable competitors include the Motorola G4 Play, the Asus Zenfone 3, and Huawei Honor 5X.

NOTE: The $50 off launch deal starts at 11:00 EST on March 17 and runs while quantities last or until until 5:00PM.

I was provided a review unit of the Blu Life One X2 Mini and have spent much of the last month using it. I didn’t set out to make it my daily driver, particularly because that’s often a chore. What I found, though, was that I was slowly using it more each day, installing apps and games. By the time this review was published, I had used the phone almost as much as my main phone, the Google Pixel XL.

Hardware

Let’s talk about the hardware specifications. Considering the price, we shouldn’t anticipate all that much, right? Well, I think it’s time to reset the bar for what we expect out of an entry-level model.

Do we need 6GB RAM or 8GB RAM on a phone? No way. Nobody needs it, but we might want it. It’s always nice to future proof yourself and get more hardware, especially if you can afford it or justify spending the money.

Did we need 4GB RAM last year? No, but it was nice to have. There aren’t many apps or games that tax that much memory, but we like having reserves. Guess what. We’re at a point now where 4GB is just about standard. Indeed, the Life One X2 Mini comes with that much memory. Moreover, it has a few other specs that sound out of place when discussing a “low end” model.

Key Details

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 5.0-inch HD display at 720 x 1280 pixel resolution
• Quad-core 1.4GHz MediaTek processor
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB storage with microSD expansion card (64GB)
• 13-Megapixel rear camera
• 8-megapixel front-facing camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• 4G LTE support for two GSM SIM card
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• 3000mAh battery

Pretty crazy, right? That’s an awful lot of phone — with an affordable price tag and no carrier commitment. Take a look at that phone you bought from your carrier in 2015. This one likely has more hardware and a newer version of Android. Sure, there are going to be differences in places like processors, screen resolution, or camera, but largely this would be better than a sidestep.

Display

Although I, and many other people appreciate a large display that pushes into 5.5-inches or larger, there’s something to be said about one-hand usage. To that end, I really enjoyed using the 5-inch screen on the Life One X2 Mini.

I should point out that the display runs at a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. If you’re asking why that matters, then it doesn’t matter to you. A majority of devices in 2017 are at 1080 pixels or 1440 pixels. By comparison, the Life One X2 Mini’s is not as sharp as it could be. On the other hand, we’re working with a 5-inch screen and the fine details don’t pop up or present much of a problem. If your needs include email, messaging, social media, and light gaming, the Life One X2 Mini’s display is more than sufficient.

In terms of picture quality, we were generally pleased with brightness, color balance, warmth, and contrast. As we’ve seen in other Blu models, there’s nothing in the display that really stands out. It’s one of the corners that are cut to help keep costs down, but it’s not a deep cut. More specifically, it’s as good as most people expect.

The Life One X2 Mini keeps pace with other companies in offering a curved glass around the edge of the display. It’s not on the order of what Samsung does for its “Edge” line, but it does make for a soft and appealing touch. It’s gentle in that it makes for an enjoyable holding or swiping experience without drawing attention. Look closely, though, and you see a nice tapered look along the edges.

You’d have to really look for the pixels in daily usage, but putting it into a Google Cardboard reveals why we prefer lots of tiny dots in our screens. With that said, even using it for Google’s entry-point VR platform works alright.

Design

Blu has again opted for microUSB for charging instead of the USB Type-C port despite the fact that it has used it in other models. It’s hard to say why they continue to do this, but we’re betting it comes down to cost and available parts. Hey, at least they didn’t put it on the top of the phone like they did on the Life Max.

The bottom of the Life One X2 Mini features what looks like a pair of stereo speakers; however, one of them is for show only. It balances out the look of the phone but don’t expect it to pump out some loud, stereo experience. It’s decent enough in its own right, but it just sounds like what you might think of when someone says “music on a phone”.

As for the feel of the Life One X2 Mini, we were immediate fans. This is a more premium design that rises above Blu’s cheaper materials and provides a classy and sophisticated appearance. The review unit we were sent is Rose Gold which we found to be appealing to both male and female sensibilities.

Camera

As often is the case with Blu phones, the camera situation is somewhat of a mixed bag. In some instances you’ll get tremendous pictures and in others you end up with blurred shots taken in the middle of the day. Although the Life One X2 Mini largely handles well-lit environments well, it struggled to deliver an accurate color in lower lighting.

The photos you see below were taken in a variety of lighting scenarios; each was uploaded to Flickr “as is”, and without editing. We’ve also uploaded a few dozen more to Google Drive if you’d like to look at them.

The camera app controls are arranged in pretty standard manner with the shutter buttons on the right side of the display. Swiping the viewfinder up brings up the settings while swiping the viewfinder down accesses the shooting modes. Swipe left and/or right to switch to the front-facing camera.

The Life One X2 Mini camera app offers 8 different shooting modes including normal, pro, HDR, panorama, and night. As you might expect, the professional mode offers the most tools and settings, giving users options to adjust focus, exposure (brightness), ISO (speed), white balance, sharpness, and saturation.

Most people tend to stick to normal or automatic settings on their phone. To that end, we suspect users here will be generally happy with the results. The app is a little slower than we would have liked, particularly when focusing and capture pictures.

Low light really hinders the camera’s ability to focus, leading to a delay in getting the desired photo. Hoping to capture a puppy playing with a new toy in the living room? Turn on as many lights as you can. We noticed the Life One X2 Mini would generate a fair amount of grain in images taken in low light.

Switching to video, we captured 1080p HD clips that ultimately echoed the still camera experience. Footage is generally adequate for most people or rather acceptable in well-lit environments. Get closer to sunset or go indoors and you’ll start to see some degradation in quality.

Software

When it comes to Blu and Android builds, we feel like we say the same things over and over. Specifically, the One X2 Mini is no exception to its long history of an almost pure Android experience.

You’ll find that, while it does come with a couple of extra apps from Amazon, Opera, and Blu, it largely sticks to what Google intends for the platform. Interestingly enough, the experience differs ever so slightly from one Blu model to the next. Nearly every one of them has a different spin on the UI.

This one, for instance, gives users the option to animate swipes on the home screen where previous Blu’s don’t. The app tray is also presented differently here with a list instead of the rows of icons you might be familiar with. Taken as a whole, we like what we get here and think it’s as intuitive as anything else you might find on the market. Actually, because it largely stays with Google’s plans, it’s somewhat better than the skins applied by other phone makers.

Thanks to the standards supported in Android 6.0 Marshmallow, most phones include a fingerprint sensor. Present in the One X2 Mini, it’s an added layer of security for accessing the phone, making payments, and protecting files.

Speaking of security, one area where today’s consumers want to pay attention is in patches or updates. Because a phone is stock Android, or close, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s impervious to tomorrow’s exploitation.

That the One X2 Mini launches with Android 6.0 instead of 7.0 likely isn’t as big of a deal to its target demographic. What’s more pressing, though, is that it keeps up with the security releases and patches from Google.

Without knowing ahead of time, we have to assume Blu keeps up with the most important releases. For now, we have to give them the benefit of the doubt. Should someone find a serious flaw or backdoor into Android, we’d like to hope that Blu pushes out the proper updates.

Other Details

Simply put, there’s more than enough storage and memory here to get you through another year or two of basic and moderate usage. I don’t anticipate the industry moving any quicker in the next couple of years; as long as your needs don’t change, this phone will get the job done.

Another feature that’s common in Blu phones is that they come unlocked with dual-SIM support. Moreover, they’re built to handle 4G LTE on T-Mobile and AT&T, and their respective brands like MetroPCS, Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, and Cricket.

Like other Blu phones, the Life One X2 Mini comes with a charger, earbuds, a USB cable, quick guide, screen protector, and silicone case. The case and screen protector are a nice touch if only because those are often the first two things users pick up when buying a new device.

We didn’t run into any performance issues with the Life One X2 Mini, even with its Snapdragon 430 1.4 GHz processor. It might sound as if a 430 would be far inferior to an 820 or 835 (and it is), but most casual users will never know the difference. Hell, I venture to say that the next person you ask couldn’t tell you who even makes processors for a phone, let alone which model is inside their handset.

When reviewing phones it’s easy to look for holes or places where things could be better. The whole notion of evaluating can be a slippery slope, though. Are you looking at the device on its own merit and how it stacks up in the scheme of things? Or, are you running benchmark tests and comparing it to specific models? If you’re the latter, then skip the Life One X2 Mini and pick up something else.

Conclusion

It’s hard for us to look at Blu phones as ever being disappointing. They’ve consistently helped set the expectation for what can be purchased for the money and the Life One X2 Mini is no exception. A few quibbles or random questionable decisions might pop up here and there, but it’s tough to knock the value.

The Life One X2 Mini is a a terrific option for someone who likes the freedom of picking GSM carriers, especially in the United States. If you’ve never owned a smartphone, we can easily suggest Blu as a brand to start with. As someone who has bounced from one phone to the next almost every three or four months, it’s hard to put the Life One X2 Mini on the shelf in favor of something more robust.

You’d have a hard time spending more money down the road. Yes, even when Samsung or LG comes out with something that’s waterproof and boasts tons of performance. Sure, you’ll almost always get what you pay for in smartphones, but at a certain point, you’re also just adding to a company’s bottom line.

A friendly reminder: The Blu Life One X2 Mini launches with a $179.99 price tag with availability through Amazon. A day one promotional price shaves $50 off the sticker, putting it down to a mere $129.99. At $180 the phone is certainly worth considering, but at $130 it’s more of a “what are you waiting for” situation.

25 major problems with the iPhone 6, and what to do about them

Apple finally went big with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, bowing to peer pressure and outfitting its iconic phones with a larger touchscreen. The svelte iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have sold like hotcakes in the time since their debut in late-2014, even since the release of the next-gen iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Plenty of people have enjoyed their new purchases, but, sadly, many problems have arisen over the years. Thankfully, if you’ve run into an with your iPhone 6, then you might find the answer you need right here.

More: Make the most of the iPhone 6 with these 30 essential tricks and tips

Issue: iPhone is slow or lagging

There have been a few reports of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets becoming sluggish, particularly after receiving an update. If you find that there are delays when tapping or swiping, or perhaps apps take a few seconds longer to open than they once did, then there are a few things you can try.

Potential solutions:

• Begin by restarting your iPhone. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously, until you see the Apple logo.
• If that doesn’t help, then try performing a factory reset and restoring your device from a backup.

Glitch: GPS not working

Quite a few people have run into an issue with the GPS function in the iPhone 6. They might be using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or any other app that employs the GPS, but find that it’s inaccurate or very slow to update. That said, it may still work fine when they’re connected to Wi-Fi.

Potential solutions:

• Check in Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure Location Services is toggled on at the top. Then, check the rest of the settings and ensure nothing important has been toggled off.
• If you have a case on your iPhone, then remove it and test the GPS again.
• You may want to try resetting your network settings via Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Keep in mind, however, that you will have to re-enter some passwords and set up your network connections again after this.
• There’s a chance that your hardware is failing, in which case replacing the antenna or the cable connecting it to the logic board will resolve the issue. This has worked for some people, but not everyone.
• You could try going into an Apple Store, but the employees may suggest that you buy a new iPhone.

Problem: iPhone screen freezes

Some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users have found that their device’s display becomes unresponsive when using apps. The problem has been reported on the Apple forums many times including here and here, seems to be mostly on phones running iOS 9.3.1 and iOS 9.3.2, and has been known to occur multiple times in a single day.

Workarounds:

• Use the lock button to turn the screen off and on again.
• Hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons until you see the Apple logo appear to reset your iPhone.
• Factory reset and restore your device as a new phone, or restore it from a backup.

Potential Solutions:

• If none of the aforementioned workarounds fixes the problem, consider contacting Apple or going to an Apple Store. The problem may be with the hardware, not the software.

Problem: Can’t send or receive iMessages and texts

Some users are struggling with an issue where a contact or multiple contacts are unable to receive iMessages and texts from an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus user, though they can still receive texts from other contacts. Some people are unable to send text messages, and for others iMessages don’t appear to go through properly. This problem has cropped up in various versions of iOS, including iOS 10.

Potential solutions:

• Turn iMessage off and back on, or turn iMessage off to see if texts can be sent and received.
• Make sure the contact is not on your block list. To do so, go to Settings > Phone > Blocked, and confirm that the user is not on any block list.
• If you have an old iPhone or another iOS device that you sometimes use for iMessages, try toggling iMessages off there and sign out of your Apple account. You can sign out by going to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and tapping on your Apple ID, then choosing Sign Out.
• Delete your current conversation with the problem contact(s) and start a new one.
• Delete and re-enter said contact(s).
• Simultaneously hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons to reset your device.
• Try going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. You will have to re-enter some passwords and set network connections up again after this.
• You could try a factory reset of your iPhone.
• Contact Apple Support, or take your device to an Apple Store to get it checked out.

Problem: Unable to update to iOS 10

Every time a new iOS version rolls out, some users have trouble with the update, as discussed on this thread and this thread in the Apple forums.

Potential solutions:

• Make sure that Wi-Fi is on and go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.
• If you can’t update directly on your iPhone, then try plugging in to your PC or laptop. Make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes, which is 12.5.5 at the time of writing.
• If it doesn’t work, then hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together on your iPhone 6 while it’s still connected to your computer. Wait until you see the recovery screen — you should see the Apple logo and then the iTunes icon with the cable. Choose the Update option on your computer when it appears.
• If met with an error code, check Apple’s detailed support page on what the different error codes mean and what to do.
• Contact Apple Support, or take your device to an Apple Store.

Problem: Red screen

A number of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners have reported a problem in which their iPhone’s display goes — or flashes — red before showing the Apple logo. Sometimes the problem goes away on its own and returns later, and sometimes it sticks around and the display refuses to turn off.

Workaround:

• Try simultaneously holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for 10 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo. In some cases, the iPhone will restart normally, but the problem might come back.

Potential solutions:

• There’s a possibility that this is a software issue, perhaps pertaining to a corrupted backup. You can try the restore process to fix it. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button to turn your iPhone 6 off. Make sure that your computer is running the latest version of iTunes and plug your iPhone in with a USB cable. Now, simultaneously hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for a few seconds, and when the device comes on, let go of the Sleep/Wake button while continuing to hold down the Home button. You should get the Connect to iTunes screen and you can let go of the Home button. Then, follow the restore procedure through iTunes.
• It’s also possible that this is a hardware failure of some kind, and in that case, you’re going to have to contact Apple or visit an Apple Store and arrange a replacement. It might be a good idea to record the red screen using another device, just in case your iPhone 6 works normally when you take it in for an assessment.

Glitch: Enlarged image or icons filling screen

It’s fairly common to hear reports about enlarged images or icons on the iPhone screen making it difficult for people to see properly or navigate. There’s a good chance that this has been caused by the accessibility feature, Zoom, and it’s easy to fix.

Solution:

• Hold three fingers together and double tap the screen and you should see things return to normal.
• To make sure that it doesn’t happen again go to Settings > General > Accessibility and turn Zoom off.

Issue: Can’t hear during calls

Quite a few people have run into an annoying issue where they can’t hear the other caller during a phone call. They can make and receive calls as normal, but they can’t hear the person on the line, or they sound muffled even when the volume is turned up.

Potential solutions:

• Try using the Volume up button and make sure that the ringer volume appears on screen when you press it and not headphones.
• Make sure that nothing is covering the speaker. A screen protector, a case, or even dust can have a big impact. Use a brush or blow gently into the speaker to make sure it’s free of any blockages.
• Make sure that you don’t have anything plugged into the headphone port. It can be worth plugging in headphones and taking them out again just to test if that helps.
• Try turning Bluetooth off via Settings to make sure that you aren’t connected to a headset or car system. If you regularly use a Bluetooth device try connecting to it and then disconnecting to see if it makes a difference.
• You could try going in to Settings > General > Accessibility and making sure that Phone Noise Cancelation is turned off, some people have found that this helped.
• Try toggling speakerphone on during a call and see if the issue persists.
• After you’ve tried the solutions above, hold down Sleep/Wake and Home together for 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo to reset the iPhone 6.
• If you’re still having the problem after trying all of these potential solutions then it’s time to talk to Apple and/or your carrier.

Problem: iPhone 6 won’t charge

We’ve heard a few iPhone 6 owners complaining that they are unable to charge their device up. They plug it in as normal and nothing happens or it will only charge so far.

Potential solutions:

• Make sure that you are using the cable and wall charger that came with your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. If the charger or cable you’re trying to use isn’t Apple certified, then that could be your problem right there.
• Try using a different wall socket, a different cable, and a different charger.
• Take a look at the connector on your cable and the port on your iPhone. Make sure that they’re clean and free of dust. You can blow into the port to clean it out or use a brush with soft bristles.
• There are reports that if you keep your Lightning cable in a humid or wet environment the connector can get corroded. If it’s wet then you should never plug it in because you could also damage the port on the iPhone. If it looks corroded or there’s something on the connectors that you can’t remove with a microfiber cloth, then it’s worth taking the cable into an Apple Store to show them, they may just give you a replacement.
• Try resetting your device while it’s plugged into the charger by holding down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for 10 seconds or so until the Apple logo appears.
• There’s a chance that your battery is on its last legs. Take your iPhone into an Apple Store and ask them to take a look.

Glitch: No SIM card error

A few people have run into a glitch where the iPhone 6 keeps complaining about the SIM card. It might say “Invalid SIM” or “No SIM card installed.” There are a few things worth trying.

Potential solutions:

• Try toggling Airplane mode on and off again.
• Restart your iPhone by turning it off and on again.
• If you recently inserted the SIM card and started getting the error, then there’s a chance it’s damaged or dirty. Try popping it out and taking a look. You can use a pencil eraser to clean the gold contacts and then blow away the debris before putting it back in your iPhone.
• If you’ve dropped your iPhone 6, or it was damaged somehow, then there’s a chance the SIM tray is loose. Some people have had success by putting a small, thin piece of packing tape on the back of the SIM card and then re-inserting it.
• Make sure that your software is fully up to date via Settings > General > About.
• Try the SIM card in another device if you have a compatible device, or try a different SIM card in your iPhone 6.
• If the problem persists then contact your carrier or Apple.

Problem: Bent iPhone 6 Plus

The bent iPhone 6 Plus problem has stirred up a storm of coverage online, but Apple claims it’s not common and that only nine people have actually contacted the company to complain about a bent iPhone 6 Plus. We suspect there will be more in the coming weeks. The thin design and larger body obviously make it a lot more likely to bend than last year’s model, but if you look after it and don’t try to bend it, then it’s not likely to happen to you. Whether you believe it’s a big issue or not, there’s only one thing to do if it happens to you.

Solution:

• Contact Apple or take it into an Apple Store and they’ll inspect it and decide whether to offer you a free replacement.

Issue: Cracked screen

A lot of people report that the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are easy to damage when dropped. There’s always a risk when you drop your smartphone that the screen is going to crack. That’s why it’s a good idea to invest in a protective case. If you’ve got a broken iPhone 6 screen, then here’s what to do:

Potential solutions:

• Run through our guide on how to repair your smartphone for DIY advice, repair shops, and services.
• Go directly to Apple where an iPhone 6 screen repair will cost you $109, or $129 for the iPhone 6 Plus.

Bug: Touch ID not working

We’ve seen thread after thread after thread in the Apple forums about iPhone 6 owners being unable to use Touch ID. It sometimes stops working after a software update and occasionally attempting to remove and re-add fingerprints can lead to a situation in which Touch ID setup fails over and over.

Potential solutions:

• Hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons to trigger a forced restart (the Apple logo will appear).
• Clean the area around the iPhone’s Home button with a soft, microfiber cloth.
• Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, delete your fingerprints, and tap Turn Passcode Off. Turn your iPhone off and back on again, then go back to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and set it up afresh.
• Create a backup using iTunes and restore your device using that backup. If the problem persists, try a factory reset, but don’t restore the backup. Set it up and test to see if Touch ID works correctly.
• If you’re still having problems it’s time to contact Apple.

Glitch: Bluetooth not working

A lot of new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus owners are having trouble connecting with Bluetooth devices, particularly systems in cars. Some people can’t get the in-car system to work, while others are having trouble establishing any connection at all. It doesn’t seem limited to any specific manufacturer. We’ve seen reports about a wide range of car models, including Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda, Acura, BMW, Jeep, and more. There are reports that the connection works fine with older models of iPhone.

Potential solutions:

• You should delete all pairings from your car or other Bluetooth device. Now go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings on your iPhone. Now hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together until you see the Apple logo on your iPhone. Make sure your car or device is discoverable, and try setting up the connection from scratch.
• Some people reported success after a factory reset. Check out how to factory reset an iPhone.

More: iPhone 6 review, iPhone 6 Plus review

Issue: Unresponsive touchscreen

A few people have been complaining that the touchscreen on their new iPhone 6 is randomly unresponsive. This seems to manifest as a keyboard problem where it’s sluggish and certain keys don’t seem to work in portrait mode, but some reports talk about the whole side of the screen being unresponsive. In some cases it’s accompanied by a gray flickering bar at the top of the screen.

Potential solutions:

• The first thing to try is restarting your iPhone 6 by holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together until you see the Apple logo. The problem might return.
• Some owners had success after trying Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings (you’ll need to re-enter passwords, change wallpaper, set up Touch ID again, but it won’t delete your data).
• Others report success after a factory reset, but you’ll lose everything if you do this, so back up first. You may need to set up your iPhone 6 as a new phone rather than restoring, a few people found that restoring from an iTunes or iCloud backup brought the problem back again.
• There’s also a possibility that this is being caused by a hardware fault and there’s a problem with some of the connections inside the iPhone. If that’s the case, you’ll need to seek a repair. It might be worth taking your iPhone into an Apple Store and asking them to take a look.

Problem: Camera not working

There seems to be more than one problem with the iPhone 6 camera. Tom’s Guide ran a piece about purple tinges and possible chromatic aberration, though that appears to be software related as it happens on the iPhone 5S with iOS 8, as well. We’ve seen a few reports of people starting up the camera app on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus only to find a black screen. We’ve also seen reports of photographs being rotated to the wrong orientation.

Workaround:

• A reset could temporarily get rid of the problem. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together until you see the Apple logo.

Potential solutions:

• Try going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings and see if that makes a difference. You will need to set up some bits and pieces again after, but it won’t delete any files or photos.
• Some owners found it was caused by an old backup. If you are restoring from a backup you made with an older iPhone, that could be the problem. Try setting the iPhone 6 up as new, factory reset it, and then put everything on it manually, and you might find that the problem is gone.
• If it persists, then you may have a hardware fault and you should contact Apple or head into an Apple Store to get it looked at. They should replace it for free if there’s a problem.

Bug: Random crashing and boot loop

A few iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners have run into an issue where their iPhone repeatedly crashes or shuts down without any apparent reason. For some people the iPhone 6 is then getting stuck in a boot loop where it repeatedly turns itself off and on again. It might happen when launching an app and it might display a blue or red screen.

Potential solutions:

• It could be a software problem. Check in Settings > General > Software Update and tap Download and Install when you see a new update. Apple says iOS 10.2.1 has fixed this problem for a lot of people.
• If you keep encountering this issue with a specific app, then try deleting it and reinstalling it.
• There’s a chance that this is down to old settings or specific apps. You could try a factory reset and then set the iPhone up as new and reinstall apps selectively, but that’s quite a radical step and there’s no guarantee it will work.
• If this is genuinely a hardware problem, then you’re going to need to get a replacement handset from Apple. Take it into an Apple Store if possible and they’ll probably try a restore. If the problem persists they should offer you a replacement.

Problem: Dye coloring the plastic strips

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have plastic strips in the svelte body to ensure that the antennas can hold a signal. Unfortunately they are a necessary evil, though plenty of people find them ugly. Some owners have found that slipping the phone into a tight jeans pocket results in some of the dye sticking to the white plastic on the gold model and discoloring it. This has happened with many other smartphones in the past (like the white HTC One X), so it’s not a new or exclusive problem.

Workaround:

• Put a case on your iPhone, it’s a fragile device that’s going to break easily if you drop it, so it’s worth considering a case anyway and it should prevent this problem or hide it.
• Wear white jeans (just kidding … although it would work).

Potential solutions:

• A pencil eraser proved effective for some people.
• Start with a damp cloth and work your way up the cleaning products until you manage to remove the marks. Just be careful not to get any cleaning fluid on the screen or the rest of the iPhone body.

Issue: Headphones crackling or odd behavior

Quite a few people have had trouble getting their headphones to work perfectly with their new iPhone 6. It seems that there are a couple of different issues here. One relates to the headphones poking out the top and crackling noises. The other concerns Siri auto-launching and other strange behavior like music stopping or volume controls on the headset not working.

Potential solutions:

• Start by blowing into the headphone port and clean the headphone jack to make sure there’s no dust or dirt causing this problem.
• If you’re using the headphones that came with the iPhone 6 or another official Apple set and you’re getting crackling, then check to see that they’re properly plugged all the way in. There shouldn’t be any metal visible at the top. It may feel tight, but it should snap all the way in.
• People using third-party headphones, especially if they have a microphone, seem to be inadvertently triggering Siri, or experiencing frequent cut-outs. This could be because the metal at the top of the plug is touching the iPhone body. Some people report success by using scotch tape, plastic, or even dental floss wrapped around the top of the headphone jack. Just make sure you don’t use something that could get stuck in the port.
• If the problem persists, there’s a chance it’s a hardware fault. Go to Apple and have them take a look. If they can’t resolve the issue, then you should be able to get a replacement handset.

Issue: Overheating iPhone

Smartphones get warm to the touch when charging, or if you’re playing a graphically intensive game, but they should never get burning hot. There are some reports the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus can get especially hot, and not under the conditions mentioned above. Areas of concern include the rear panel, particularly near the volume controls.

Workarounds:

• A restart should help it cool down, but it may overheat again in future. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together until you see the Apple logo.
• If you use a case try removing it.

Potential solutions:

• A problem app or something in your backup file could be causing your issue. Try a factory reset and don’t restore a backup, set it up as new instead and test to see if the overheating is gone. Reinstall apps one by one and watch out for the problem returning.
• If your iPhone is so hot you risk burning yourself, then you need to take it back to Apple. Make an appointment with the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store.

Problem: iPhone won’t turn on

You might find that your iPhone 6 sometimes refuses to turn on when you press the Sleep/Wake button. Perhaps it unexpectedly turned off and now seems to be unresponsive, or you’ve just reached for it only to find that it won’t wake up. Here’s what to do:

Potential solutions:

• Start by holding down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together. Keep holding them down, for up to 30 seconds. It might feel like a long time, but keep holding them. The Apple logo should eventually appear.
• There could be a problem with the Sleep/Wake button itself, but you should be able to feel or see the fault. You’ll obviously need a repair it if it seems to be damaged.
• If that doesn’t work, then the battery is probably dead. Plug your iPhone into the charger and leave it for half an hour, before trying to turn it on again.
• If it still doesn’t respond, then try plugging your iPhone into your computer and launching iTunes. You may find it recognizes your iPhone and indicates that it’s in recovery mode. If so, you should try restoring it.
• If nothing works, then it’s time to visit an Apple Store or contact Apple regarding a repair.

Issue: Won’t connect to Wi-Fi or drops

A lot of people have had trouble with their Wi-Fi connections on the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus. If you find that you can’t connect to a Wi-Fi network, or that your connection frequently drops or slows down, then there are lots of things you can try.

Workarounds:

• Toggle Wi-Fi/Airplane mode: You might find that it temporarily comes back if you toggle Wi-Fi off and then on again. Alternatively, you could switch on Airplane mode and then turn it off again. Swipe up from the bottom to open the Control Center and toggle these settings.
• Reboot: Some people report temporary success by switching the device off and on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for 10 seconds or so, until you see the Apple logo. Your Wi-Fi may work again for a while.

Potential solutions:

• Set up connection again: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap on the problem network, then choose Forget this Network and tap Forget. If you go back to the Wi-Fi page, you should now be able to choose your network and set up a fresh connection.
• Reset Network Settings: Try going to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings. This has worked for a few people, but the problem might return.
• Turn off Wi-Fi Networking: Try going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and under System Services you need to toggle off Wi-Fi Networking.
• Turn off Wi-Fi Assist: It’s designed to switch you to your mobile data network when Wi-Fi is patchy, but it could be causing your problems. Go to Settings > Cellular and scroll down to toggle Wi-Fi Assist.
• Toggle 2.4/5GHz: If you have a two-channel router, then try changing from 5GHz to 2.4GHz. Generally speaking 5GHz is faster, but with a shorter range. Some people report a better connection on 2.4GHz and a few find an improvement by switching the other way.
• Change router channel: You could also try changing the channel on your router. You’ll need to put your router’s IP into your browser and log in to change settings. Refer to your ISP for instructions.
• Switch DNS to Google: Some people report success after switching DNS to use Google servers. You can do this via Settings > Wi-Fi then tap the ”i” icon next to your router, scroll down to DNS and tap the numbers and enter “8.8.8.8”. You might have to restart your device for this to take effect.
• Turn off MAC Filtering on your router: It’s possible to add your iOS 9 device’s MAC address, but due to Apple’s MAC randomization there’s a good chance it’s going to change and refuse to connect the next time you try. The simplest solution is just to turn MAC filtering off altogether.
• Update your router firmware: You may need to check with your ISP or the router manufacturer.
• Factory Reset: It’s a drastic step with no guarantee of success, but you could try a factory reset. Here’s how to factory reset an iPhone.

Problem: iTunes restore error 53

A number of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners have encountered error 53 upon plugging the iPhone into a PC or Mac and attempting to restore through iTunes. It effectively leaves your iPhone in a reboot loop where it goes into recovery mode, prompting you to plug it in, and then iTunes says, “The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (53).”

Potential solutions:

• Quit iTunes and unplug your device. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed. Reconnect your iPhone and choose Update if you see the option in iTunes. If you don’t, then hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons until your iPhone restarts and you get the Update option in iTunes. If that doesn’t work, then try Restore instead.
• If the error crops up again, run through the update process above, but choose Set up Touch ID later when you get to the Touch ID screen in set up. If Touch ID wasn’t working before, then, unfortunately, it won’t work after this process.
• Your next course of action is to contact Apple or visit an Apple Store. If you haven’t done anything to invalidate your warranty, then they should offer you a replacement iPhone.
• A lot of people get this error after having a third-party repair their screen or Touch ID. Ostensibly for security reasons, Apple doesn’t allow the iPhone to work without its original Home button. You could go back to the repair shop and try to get them to put the original Touch ID sensor back in there, but there’s no guarantee it will work. If your iPhone has been repaired by a third-party, Apple will not offer to repair or replace it without a fee.

Glitch: Email not updating

Some iPhone owners have been having trouble with their email accounts not updating. New emails are not coming into the inbox, or perhaps they’re only coming in when the Mail app is opened.

Potential solutions:

• The first thing to do is go into Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Fetch New Data and take a look at your settings. If you want emails to come in as soon as they arrive, then make sure that Push is turned on. Otherwise, you can set the frequency that your iPhone checks for new email under Fetch.
• It’s worth checking that there’s nothing in your outbox. If there’s an email that’s failing to send and repeatedly trying, it could be causing your issues.
• Try switching Airplane mode on and off.
• Try deleting the email account via Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and then add it fresh.
• Go to Settings > General > Reset and try Reset Network Settings. You’ll have to set up your network connections again, but it can help with email issues.

Issue: No alert sound for incoming messages

If you find that you aren’t hearing any alert sound when a new message comes in, or perhaps you’re only getting alerts intermittently, then you aren’t alone. This is quite a commonly reported problem.

Potential solutions:

• Start by checking the obvious things: Turn the volume up, check that the mute switch isn’t on, and take a look under Settings > Do Not Disturb. Bear in mind that it’s possible to have Do Not Disturb turned on for specific contacts, in which case you’ll see a half moon icon next to the contact. Check the Details on any incoming message that you didn’t hear an alert for to make sure that’s not your problem.
• Go to Settings > Notifications and try toggling them on or off. Now, reboot the device and go back in to turn them on again.
• You could also try Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings, but it means re-entering a lot of your settings afterward.

Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers make paid apps free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

These apps normally cost money, and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged. 

More: 200 Awesome iPhone Apps | The best Android apps for almost any occasion

Extreme Week Calendar

This is a lightweight version of the popular Extreme Agenda organizer app. It gives you a seven-day view and inline day view to add great features not found in the default calendar.

Available on:

iOS

Multi Translate

Multi Translate is a professional translator and interpreter app able to translate any language into three others at the same time.

Available on:

iOS

Smart Alarm Clock

Select the time range when you want to be woken up. Then, drift to sleep happily tuning in to some amazing sounds. Finally, see colorful dreams with the phone next to your pillow and wake up the right way.

Available on:

iOS

Instaflash Pro

Instaflash Pro gives you more photo editing control with Pro photo adjustments including: Shadows, Highlights, Light EQ, Tone EQ, Color EQ, Split Toning, Fill Light, Soft Light, and much more.

Available on:

iOS

palmEM

The palmEM is an all-in-one, rapid and succinct, evidence based emergency medicine quick reference. Internal medicine, critical care, family medicine and urgent care clinicians will also find palmEM useful.

Available on:

iOS

Private Browser Deluxe

Browse your favorite websites and download files direct to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Fast web browser also includes viewers for popular file formats like Microsoft Word, PDF, and more.

Available on:

iOS

BenQ’s new 27-inch and 28-inch monitors protect your eyes and your budget

Why it matters to you

If you’re looking for a midsized monitor with good specs and affordable pricing, BenQ has introduced two good options to look at.

High-end monitors with 4K UHD resolutions, fast refresh rates for gaming, and HDR for exciting color reproduction get most of the press lately. Not everyone is looking to spend huge wads of cash on a new display, however, and BenQ has a couple of new models that should more comfortably fit within modest budgets.

Today, the company announced the availability of the GC2870H and GL2706PQ. While both are modest in terms of specifications, they’re also more affordable options for anyone who doesn’t need a monitor for more than the usual productivity tasks.

More: Rise of HDR and 4K on display in the top 5 monitors at CES 2017

First up is the 27-inch VA GL2706PQ, which uses an LED backlit panel with QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution. The display offers BenQ’s set of Eye-Care features aimed at reducing eye fatigue, including ZeroFlicker to reduce screen flicker and Low Blue Light mode to reduce stress when using the monitor for an extended time. The monitor also sports a 1ms response time that should be a nice advantage for gamers.

Other features include an ergonomic height-adjustable stand and built-in speakers. Connectivity is provided by DisplayPort and HDMI connections.

Next is the 28-inch GC2870H, with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution LED panel. The monitor features an 85-percent NTSC color gamut, which according to BenQ is a significant improvement over the industry average 72 percent coverage. A 3000:1 contrast ration and 16.7 million color shades provide for both quality color reproduction and strong blacks and whites.

The GC2870H also offers the same Eye-Care technologies as the GL2706PQ and has 178-degree wide viewing angles. Connectivity is provided by HDMI.

Both displays are available now. The GC2706PQ has a retail price of $299, and the GC2870H is priced at $189.

Could text, not voice, be the best way to interact with smart appliances?

Why it matters to you

You may not need to buy an Alexa device to interact with your future smart kettle, just text it instead.

Although voice interaction is the technology de jour for many early adopters around the world, it may be that SMS text messages turn out to be the preferred method of telling your smart kettle what to do. As well as being less intrusive, texting makes the interaction method hardware agnostic, letting anything become part of your smart and connected home.

One of the biggest problems associated with voice commands is that they can be distracting or intrusive. If you’re having a conversation in your home and want to change the temperature on your smart thermostat, you don’t want to have to speak over people or wait for a break to do so. This was something Mark Zuckerberg highlighted in the creation of his Jarvis home assistant.

While tolerance for that level of intrusion will differ from person to person, people and companies are separately concerned about tying smart devices to specific hub hardware. As it stands, products like Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo, or Google’s Home hubs can interact with different products and services, but many manufacturers and developers don’t want to be tied to those particular pieces of equipment.

More: Alexa texts as you talk — Amazon’s AI assistant can now send SMS messages

With SMS messaging, even through third party services like Unified Inbox, these products are able to be more agnostic about the hardware and software they interact with. As Reuters highlights, this means that companies don’t need to make themselves compatible with industry giants, and can offer similarly connected services, but remain independent.

SMS messaging is also something that almost every person in the world can do. It doesn’t require smartphone power or a local Wi-Fi connection to achieve, nor a connection to a powerful cloud computing network.

Services like Unified Inbox can support a number of messaging applications, some which support encryption, which potentially offers better security than a voice recording being sent to cloud networks for processing and response.

Text messaging offers a unified standard of communication that has already proven to be popular with people all over the world of various age groups and backgrounds. It could well be the standard of communication we use for our connected machines of the future, too.

Samsung Galaxy Book user manual reveals some interesting tidbits

Why it matters to you

If you’re at all interested in Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book Windows 10 tablet, we checked out the user manual to glean some interesting details.

Samsung has a new Windows 10 tablet coming soon, replacing the Galaxy TabPro S that arrived in early 2016. The Galaxy TabPro S sported an excellent OLED display with the usual deep blacks and vibrant colors, but had a cramped keyboard, limited connectivity, and poor viewing angles.

The replacement Galaxy Book will need to address those issues, and Samsung has faced the keyboard deficiency head-on with a new design. There is some weirdness on hand, however, according to the machine’s user manual, as MSPU reports.

More: Samsung’s Galaxy Book isn’t much of a book (or a Galaxy device)

The Galaxy Book will be coming in two versions, one with a 12-inch display and one with a smaller 10.2-inch panel. Both versions will utilize similar keyboard covers, and it’s this component that seems to have some rather interesting characteristics.

First, the keyboard can be attached at different points to allow for at least three different angles, from almost straight up to a roughly 45-degree angle to laying almost flat to make the best use of the supported S Pen. Next, the keyboard contains the NFC chip, meaning that if you want to use the NFC radio for some reason, you’ll need to have the keyboard on hand. Finally, the Galaxy Book will perform more slowly when the tablet is disconnected for a reason that’s not explicitly explained.

As usual, you can find out even more about how the device works by checking out the manual. Sections on the Samsung Notes and Air Command flow apps and functionality are included, and they highlight how the S Pen interacts with the device for controlling the user interface and writing on the screen. In addition, the Samsung Flow feature enabling the tablet to be connected to a smartphone is also explained.

If you’re interested in the Galaxy Book and want to get an idea of how it works, then you can download the manual here. Samsung hasn’t yet provided availability and pricing information on the new Windows 10 tablet, but at least now you have some additional information to keep you busy in the meantime.