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iPhone Boot-Up Time Comparison: 6S vs. 6 vs. 5S vs. 5 vs. 4 vs. 3GS

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The iPhone 6S is here, so we decided to do a boot-up time comparison across several generations of iPhones (6S, 6, 5S, 5, 4 and 3GS). The method was as follows:

  • Power off all phones.
  • Simultaneously start a digital timer at the same time (manually) as pressing the power up button.
  • Compare the boot up times

Obviously when the human element is involved in timing, there is a small degree of error. Despite that, and since the results are not that close, the results are pretty interesting and surprising.

  1. iPhone 6S – 20.99s
  2. iPhone 6 – 22.31s
  3. iPhone 4 – 26.83s
  4. iPhone 5S – 30.11s
  5. iPhone 3GS – 30.73s
  6. iPhone 5 – 34.16s

Not surprisingly, the iPhone 6S, with its high powered custom-designed 64-bit A9 chip, took first place. This chip claims a performance level once found only in desktop computers, up to 70 percent faster CPU performance, and up to 90 percent faster GPU performance, according to the Apple website. The iPhone 4 had a good showing, coming in third. Also of note is the last place finish of the iPhone 5.

Do you notice your iPhone 6S being faster (or slower) than previous generation iPhones? We’ve heard from many people that they felt like iOS 8 was a bit faster than iOS 9. Now that iOS 10 is out, as well as the iPhone 7, maybe people will have more to say about their iPhone speed. Let us know in the comments. If your phone is slow and beyond saving, iFixYouri offers cash for used phones through our buy-back program. We also offer a full range of iPhone Repair Services.

iPhone 6s Bootup Time Comparison

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Smartphone Damage Infographic

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Smartphone damage is the subject of this interesting infographic, “The 411 on Phone Fails.”

The first section covers the most common methods which [ways that] people break their smartphones. Individuals polled were allowed to submit multiple responses, which explains why the percentage numbers total greater than 100%. What is the lesson to be learned here? If you want to avoid phone damage, invest in a good case and keep your phone away from potential liquid hazards (kitchens & bathrooms).

The average time it takes to damage an iPhone, according to one group’s research, is 10 weeks. This seems like a shockingly quick time period, but small damages such as scratches, dents and scrapes are considered to be part of the total. To lessen your chances of losing your phone, activate your iCloud location feature (Apple) or enable remote location in Google Settings (Android), and stop tweeting from bars.

Three out of four Americans are using their phone in the bathroom. This is a high-risk zone for phone damage because of multiple water sources, typically hard floors and counter tops, as well as wet hands. Careful with those phones in the bathroom! Keep in mind that phones can easily slide out of pockets, especially when sitting down or standing up. Don’t end up as the one out of five persons whose phone ends up in the toilet. Gross. To the 19% of people are using phones in the shower: what are you thinking? (Delete that selfie.)

Clearly, from the last graphic, caffeine and alcohol drinkers are much more coordinated than those with either a sweet tooth or those who prefer plain old h2o. So if you want to minimize phone damage, reach for a stimulant or depressant, and just say no to boring water or corn syrup. (Editor’s note: Clearly, author did not major in statistics.)

If you are one of the unlucky, but statistically common people suffering from a broken phone, send it to the professionals at iFixYouri or visit one of our local walk-in locations.

The statistics in this infographic about smartphone damage and accidents were compiled from several studies:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/mobile-phone/average-iphone-broken-in-just-10-weeks-3460583/
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/07/22/19-of-smartphone-users-drop-phones-in-the-toilet/

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Credit Card Processing, There’s An App For That

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The introduction of the Smartphone has greatly increased the quality of access to many of our lives and no where has this point rang truer than in the world of small business. With the introduction of the various card processing systems for Smartphones such as Square and ROAMpay. The average small business owner now has the opportunity to accept credit card transaction and potentially widely increase their sales growth.

What Does This Mean for the Average Entrepreneur?

Obtaining a merchant account has not always been a easy task and for those just starting out in the open market the ability to offer alternative forms of payment, beside just cash transactions, can make all the difference. Whether the business be retail, culinary, artistic or other. Having an attachment for one’ s Smartphone (or in some cases iPad) for credit card processing alleviates the hassle of bulky point of sale terminals and worst yet, the old fashion “knuckle buster” manual imprinters. All in all presenting their customers with a smooth and convenient shopping experience which often results in repeat business.

Caring For Your Business By Caring For Your Smartphone

Having a Smartphone as a small business owner is a “no brainer” whether it be for credit card processing or simple day-to-day activities. Therefore, the protection and maintenance of such a vital tool is paramount. At iFixYouri, you can rest assured that if your Smartphone happened to be involved in an accident, be it water damage, a cracked screen or simple battery replacement issues, you are certainly in good hands. Because, when it comes to nurturing your business there’s no sense in faulty equipment stunting its growth.

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Today is Earth Day. Let’s say NO to recycling! Well, sort of.

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We’ve decided to become a bit “anti-recycling” here at iFixYouri. Now not with all things. We’re still firm believers in recycling soda cans and water bottles, but lets bring things to a reality point here; with certain things REPAIRING is really better for the environment than recycling! Use, repair, re-use.

iPads are a great example of why you should still repair, versus discard, and buy a new one. The iPad 1 to the iPad 2 had quite a few changes. Apple added a camera, a sleeker back housing, a faster processor, and a small myriad of other features that we all need so so badly and we’d have a hard time living without.

I recently broke my iPad 2 and was left scratching my head and trying to decide what I should do. Should I go out and buy the latest and greatest iPad 4? Or should I stick with the old and trusty iPad 2? I stopped into my local store just to give it a test run. It felt the same and looked identical. The only real difference I could see was the processor was a little quicker. This to me just isn’t enough to justify spending $500 on a new device vs $159.99 on an ipad repair that virtually looked the same and still ran all the same apps. The differences between models of all these crazy devices that have been coming out recently are so minor it’s so hard to tell the difference. To me, the retina ipad looks just like my ipad 2.

We live in a consumers market and in a consumers market, we’re often driven to replace and recycle. We’re trying to change that mentality. We’re trying to get people to realize that repairing is really the way to go! Recycle your newspaper and cardboard boxes. Recycle your water bottles and beer cans! Reuse and repair your devices!

Every year millions of devices get thrown into our landfill. We’re more concerned about this than most people are, as we are a repair business, and we’re trying to play our roll in order to minimize the impact that these devices have on our planet when their lifespan has come to an end.

We work with a tight group of recycling companies that can handle responsibly disposing of devices, should a device finally get to the point of non-repair.

We’d like to help. And we’d like you to help. Put some thought into it and some care. If you have any questions about repair or recycling, give us a call at 888-494-4349 or email us at [email protected].

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LocalScope And Other iOS Apps For Your Local Search

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Since the dawn of the smartphone, our world has become smaller and considerably more accessible. Through the aid of local search apps, getting a bearing on one’s location and what of interest may surround them is as easy as a simple click. It almost makes you wonder, how did we survive prior to such a convenience?

While browsing through a list of iOS apps, I came across a local search tool called LocalScope. Though a lot of people already use Google Maps (which is now available for iOS) for their local search, and the Apple Map (powered by Yelp), after reviewing LocalScope (review available below) however, I decided to also search for some other apps that may help you in finding what you want, near your location.

Apps For Your Local Search

Unfortunately, the Android version of these apps is currently unavailable.

AirYell

A free app that provides you with a listing and green car icons you can use to get turn-by-turn directions.

AirYell is like a personal Yellow Pages, where you can add a search term or speak it out, to get a list of results for your area. You may also get some listings too by touching some of the icons at the bottom of the app interface. AirYell provides some information about its listings and maps to view their locations, and it also provides turn-by-turn navigation features with voice.

Where To?

An app with an appealing interface and lots of categories (cost – $2.99).

From the Where To? interface, you may choose a common search item which will then be displayed in a list, on a map or through augmented reality (this will cost you an additional 99 cents). Where To? has a massive list of alphabetized services you can quickly get to. The augmented reality feature in the app allows you to see all the places that are in some specific directions within your area, though the extra you may have to pay to use the feature may be a turn-off.

LocalScope

An app that uses social data from popular social networks, along with GPS, to provide you with some information and details about what is near your location.  You may search through a lot of social networks and other reference sites with it (cost $1.99).

With LocalScope, you will get some listings, photos, tweets, history, and a lot more through the Search or Discover buttons in its app interface. It is a great choice for finding what you want and discovering other new places too.

To enjoy these apps properly, you’ll need a GPS that is working. Unfortunately, it is one of the features that seems to fail for many iPhone users. If you are experiencing this problem or any other technical issue, you can send your phone to professional repair specialists at iFixYouri.

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Is it Possible to Fix Water Damaged iPhones Completely Submerged in Water?

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iPhone Water DamageIs it possible to fix water damaged iPhones? Contrary to what many people believe, repair can succeed, even if the device has been totally submerged in water. If you take the correct steps immediately, there is a high chance that your iPhone can be brought back to life again.

What To Do to Fix Your Water Damaged iPhone

  • Make sure that the device is off and do not switch it on again
  • Open the case and take out the SIM card
  • Without going to extremes, shake out any excess water and dry it with a clean, dry cloth
  • If you do not have silica, put some rice into a bag, and place the device into the rice immediately after you have dried it off
  • Search online for companies that do repairs on water-damaged iPhones, and contact them as soon as possible.

Don’t imagine that by putting your iPhone in a bag of rice, it will get perfectly dry and work as normal again, because it probably won’t.

Effects of Water Inside an iPhone

Even if there is just one drop of water left inside your iPhone, corrosion can set in very quickly. Eventually this can damage your device beyond repair. The repair company that you send your iPhone to should have the expertise to remove any liquid or oil damage from your device. It is possible to get it working as good as new again.

If this proper process is not carried out on your iPhone, it will probably work for a while. However the features will start dying out one at a time as corrosion takes over.

How to Fix Water Damaged iPhones

Make sure that you find a company that specializes in repairing water damaged iPhones, rather than taking it to the manufacturers, who will only replace your iPhone with a reconditioned one, at a price of about $200, and all the data from your old device will be gone for good.

Companies specializing in fixing iPhones damaged by water will give your device a thorough diagnostic. Then they can fix any problems that might be preventing your iPhone from operating normally. The best thing about such companies is that you can send your phone via mail to the company. Then after they fix it, they will send it back to you, making it a hassle-free process. The next time you accidentally drop your iPhone in water, just send it to us and we will fix it for you.

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Using Siri on iOS

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Not long ago, Google enhanced their iOS search app by including a voice-enhanced feature. This has caused many users to compare the search results of Siri with Google results, which in the end, has caused users to misunderstand the capabilities of Siri.

Understanding Siri

Apple refers to Siri as a “virtual assistant” with good reason. With it, users can be reminded about upcoming events, appointments  or book tables. This along with searching for reviews of movies and current sports scores makes it an invaluable program.

Note: As amazing as Siri is, such a feature can be rendered useless in the event of an unforeseen accident that may require iPhone repair. Therefore it is always best to have a professional repair service, such as iFixYouri, at your disposal for these unpredictable instances.

Users love Siri on iOS and rely on it as their own personal digital assistant. Not only is it capable of handling simple searches, but it can also be used as an alarm as well as a reminder to buy milk. While Google offers much of the same on Android, these capabilities are unavailable in the iOS search app and were not thought of during the original launch of the app.

Digital Assistance

Digital assistance features allow the user to interact with their computer without the use of a traditional mouse and keyboard. These features intertwine in a way that allows the OS to start the functionality upon request. The assistant changes the request of the user into a system action, but does it in a way that is not only dictation or searching the web.

Dictation, as well as reminders, showed up on the desktop with the use of OS X Mountain Lion. Notes were created in iCloud and various other iOS-motivated features. Although all of the components were present, the voice and action connection were not present, which is why Siri did not arrive at this point.

Connecting OS Features

There is a lot of engineering that goes into connecting the features of an OS with a virtual assistant. It is possible that Apple did not see this as a priority at the time that Mountain Lion was being created, or perhaps, testing was incomplete.

Siri is quick and efficient and users like that it takes less effort to complete tasks. This is the main reason users would like to see it become part of OS X. There should be few enough technological issues that nothing should stand in the way of that happening.

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6 Setbacks of the iPhone 5

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The iPhone 5 is considered to be one of the best gadgets on the market these days. However, just like any other type of smartphone, this product also has its imperfections.

This is the reason why Apple keeps on updating their iPhone to provide the best benefits to their loyal customers. Although their may be some instances that may require iPhone repair, Apple has made it a point to make the customers experience as positive as possible.

iPhone 5’s Top 6 Glitches

Here are the top 6 iPhone 5 glitches identified by the customers of Apple:

6. The Date and Time

One of the common problems mentioned by users of iPhone 5 in several forums is the setting up of clocks. According to Apple, the issue regarding time is something that the carrier needs to address. However, up to this day, there is still no response from Apple or Verizon with regards to this problem and users are still manually setting up their clocks.

5. Problems in Cable Charging

Many users have also complained that lightning cables less than 24 hours are not able to charge and sync. Although there has been no response with regards to this issue, many users said that a full replacement is provided without any hassle.

4. Problems with the Wi-Fi

A user of iPhone 5 has complained that his 3-hour old iPhone is not able to connect with the Wi-Fi. Many other users also responded to this problem saying that Apple can solve the problem with a brief restore. However, another user mentioned that he needs to reload the iOS 6 just to solve this matter. Despite the quick-fix response of users coming from the team of Apple, many still find a lot of hiccups to the Wi-Fi feature of the latest iPhone model.

3. Issues with the Reception

During the initial day of launching, many people or users have already complained about the reception when the phone is shifted from 3G to LTE. This includes Canadian-based iPhone users who are not using Verizon’s network. One user even described the phone as horrific especially when you are not sitting right next to a cell tower.

2. The Digitized Voice Sounds

Aside from the bad phone quality reports against the iPhone 5, many users also experience poor sounds that are attributed to LTE and are digitized in nature. However, disabling the LTE setting s will help alleviate all call quality issues.

1. Issues in Battery Life

The battery life of a 5-diay old iPhone 5 has been reported to drain quicker compared to the previous models of iPhone.  This is something that apple is trying to resolve as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, some users also think that the battery life of the newest model is actually quite superb.