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With the latest update to the iPhone software, some of you might have noticed a few changes regarding apps. Firstly, users now have the ability to remove apps that came with the software, this means the standard calculator can be replaced, you can remove the iWatch app if you don’t use it, and much more. With the software update, there also can the Home addition, which can also be removed if you won’t use it. However, Apple has taken the next step to home automation, which is why the app is included.

The app provides a full range of features for your home automation, making it the perfect addition for those of you who already have automation systems or those of you who are planning to include it with your next home. There are actually various building companies that can provide the automation systems that work with the Apple app, meaning the systems required will become part of the build and be hidden away a lot better.

The HomeKit as Apple calls it has actually been around for a while, but with iOS 10 they have managed to improve on it by a huge amount and also included many additional options and features to take advantage of for all users. The additional app is also sure to get more people into home automation, especially with how easy it is to use the app and everything it can do.

The systems that work with the app can also be purchased in stores, simply look for the HomeKit logo on the box, and you can rest easy knowing it will work with your device. Some of these might require a more technical installation whereas others can be installed by yourself.

How to Use the App

Should you already have devices that are compatible with the HomeKit from Apple, you can start using the system right away. iOS 10 also comes with a great new look to their Control Centre, which is the slide bar that appears when you swipe upwards on your screen. Here you will find all your quick settings along with the ability to swipe left and reveal music, and the quick shortcuts for HomeKit if you swipe left again. Here you will find all the quick access settings for your home automation, which includes individual devices or settings you have created.

In the control centre, you will have all types of information, which includes air conditioner settings, light percentages, and much more depending on the devices connected. In accessories, you can press on a light, for example, to turn it off or press it for long to enter more options, which includes dimming the lights with the slide bar.

Entering the app itself is where all the magic happens. Here you can set up new devices, change the settings to some devices, and much more. The HomeKit app provides a huge range of different options, which includes a wide range of devices to ensure all the devices are connected to your device.

Users can also create scenes, which basically changed your entire home to a certain setting. For example, should you have adjustable lights, automated curtains, and automated underfloor heating, the app will allow you to set up these items for hot and cold days, which can be adjusted by simply pressing 1 button. You can set the floor heating to off, open the curtains, and dim the lights to 50% for those evening you just want to relax with a movie. The lights can be adjusted individually at any time without changing your settings.

For the cold evenings, you can change the settings to turn on your floor heating, close the curtains, and increase the lights to 80%. There are many different scenes to create and choose from, which includes a morning scene that will turn on your lights, get the kettle started, and much more at a certain time, as well as evening settings that turns on your lights, unlocks the doors, opens the garage door, and much more when you arrive at home. Want to lock up before going to bed? No problem, simply create a sleep scene, which will lock all the doors, turn off the lights, televisions, and everything else in the house that you have selected in the app.

Unlike Apple that brought out their home automation app, which provides various features and options for home automation, Android has left it to their third party app developers to provide the same features and options. However, how do you know which app to choose or if the devices you buy will be compatible with the app?

Well, that is what we are checking in this article to provide a full breakdown of what Android has to offer in terms of home automation. As some of you might already know, Apple’s home automation comes with a label on the box that lets you know if the device will work with the HomeKit app or not. Many home automation companies have gone the same root and have actually been doing it for years, making it easy to shop around and find the things you need to install and control with your mobile device. We have also found that the market is fairly limited when shopping for individual devices, especially if you are limited by one app. On the other hand, you can buy devices that work with different apps, but this means you would need to adjust the items in your home with different devices.

However, some hubs can be purchased that allow all the devices to connect to that hub and then be controlled by your mobile device. There are actually many additional options when it comes to home automation, which can be achieved by simply using the right apps. Developers that create home automation are also working on making their devices open to a wide range of apps, allowing a wider range of apps to use the device and provide more options.

Vera Mobile

Vera Mobile is one of the apps that provide various options for home automation. The app will include all the features and information of connected devices, which can also be linked to remote locations that will be controlled via the internet. All your options appear at the top of the screen, which can be selected to access certain parts of your automated devices. For example, these options include lights, temperature, cameras, and media. The app works well with all devices and makes the changes requested within a few seconds.

AuthomationHD

AuthomationHD is another app that allows you to control devices in your home. The great thing about this app is that they have included a very useful menu that provides various options and features for your home automation. Firstly, users have the option to setup room, which can be controlled individually. This means you can turn on the lights, AC, and anything else connected to a certain room without making any changes to the house itself. The app works a lot faster than most other, meaning if you turn off a light and back on, the app will perform the action faster than most others.

The app also comes with voice control, making it even more useable. Simply access the voice control by swiping left while in the app and say what you would like to change and to which device. Once again this happens relatively fast and flawlessly. The voice control can also provide additional information about the devices connected, for example, asking it what the temperature is will result in the app telling you the current setting of any connected AC devices. The only downfall would be that the app doesn’t have a widget or shortcut to reaching the voice command feature, meaning you need to open the app before anything can be accessed.

Hal

Hal is perfect for those of you who like the idea of voice control with the ability to instantly access the app and change what’s needed. It has been said that the app is a bit more difficult to set up, but it has the ability to connect to a wider range of devices and also comes with more command options. This app also doesn’t have a widget, but users will find it stays in the notification bar at all times, allow you to gain instant access. The app has the ability to connect too many different devices, which can be controlled individually or as a group as mentioned above.

The Samsung Note 7 is the latest Samsung device to become available from the Samsung mobile device range. The phablet has definitely managed to impressive with its new features and abilities for use in your private life as well as a business assistance that lets you take full advantage of all the options and features it comes with. However, what are the best apps for the new phone? In this article we will look at some of the best mobile apps for the latest device, some of these might be useful to your world while others might not provide the same benefits to you. However, at this time, these are the best apps our team has found for the phone and we highly recommend you give them a try and see what benefits they provide.

WallRey

Obviously, one of the first things you would change on your new phone is the wallpaper, in which case we highly recommend WallRey. As far as wallpaper apps go, this is definitely one of the most advanced and must haves. The app includes a huge range of wallpapers that include only high-quality HD wallpapers with various options. Opening the app provides all the different wallpapers on your screen, which you can scan through and set your favourite ones. In addition, the app also provides categories, which seems to be just about an endless list. To set a wallpaper, simply choose the picture you want and press on the 3 dots at the top of the screen and select set as wallpaper. You can also hit the heart button, which adds the picture to your favourites that can be accessed later. The developer also updates their list of pictures on a regular basis, meaning you will never need to use the same one twice.

Battery Percentage

Using the Note 7 to its full potential would mean you have a lot of notifications at the top of your screen, so taking one of them away to make more space for other notifications would be a huge benefit. The battery percentage app allows you to do just that. The phone provides your battery percentage with big numbers next to the battery icon as standard, which takes up a lot of space, the phone lets you take it away completely, but for those of you who would like to still see the percentage and also take advantage of the space, the Battery Percentage app will place the percentage number within the actual battery icon. This ensures you still have all the same information, but with a lot more space.

S Pen Toolbox

S Pen Toolbox is an exclusive app just for the Note devices and provides a huge range of benefits for the Note 7. The app includes various advantages for any user with a quick access box that can be accessed in your notifications bar that can be pulled down from the top. The options include changing how the phone reacts when the pen is removed and placed back into the phone, which could include a sound and even turn off the display. In addition, users can also set up to notification box, giving you quick access to any apps you choose. This box can also appear when the pen is removed, giving you even faster access to the features of the app.

All in One Gestures

All in One Gestures is an app everyone should have as it provides so many additional options and features for your Note 7 device. This includes the actions that take place when you swipe up, down, left, or right. The app comes with a huge range of options, for example, you can choose which of the swipe actions need to be activated. In addition, users can also set up apps for each corner so that when you swipe from the bottom left, for example, Twitter would launch. Users have the ability to full customize the apps that launch, the actions that take place and so much more. The app also has the ability to add shortcuts to your buttons. For example, if you want your notes app to launch when you press the power button while on homescreen, it can be set using the All in One Gestures app.

Once again 2 of the biggest brands in mobile phones have devices that can go head to head in comparison to providing interested buyers with the best possible device to ensure all your requirements are taken care of. The Samsung Note 7 was launched in Aug 2016 and has impressed with the features available with the new stylist and all the new abilities it comes with. The iPhone 7 Plus is a bit younger with its launch date in mid-September 2016.

Off the bat, both of these phones are impressive and include some amazing advantages in the world of daily business use and for fun with friends. However, as you might have heard, the Samsung has presented an issue where the phone actually explodes, and the iPhone 7 doesn’t have any earphones. However, both these issues will be addressed in this head to head comparison between the latest market leading devices.

Design, Display, and Size

Regarding the size, both these phablets are very similar. However, the iPhone has the losing hand in this regard as it is a bit bigger, wider, and actually thinner than the Note 7. The differences are very small and won’t make much of a different when it comes to usage. The iPhone is also a bit heavier, but only 19 grams, which isn’t exactly a major difference either. Surprisingly, the smaller Note 7 has a bigger display (5.7”) than the iPhone 7 Plus (5.5”).

In terms of technology, the Samsung has a curved display and features a Super AMOLED screen with the popular Samsung always on feature. The iPhone, on the other hand, has an LED-Backlit screen with wide colour gamut and the unique 3D Touch feature that can be amazingly helpful while browsing or gaining instant access to some of app features without actually opening the app. Regarding resolution, the Note 7 takes it hands down with 2540×1440 pixels compared to 1920×1080 pixels for the iPhone 7 Plus.

Speed and Storage

Regarding the speed of these devices, there are actually many factors that come into play, including the screen resolution, which could slow down the Samsung Note 7. The iPhone 7 Plus features the first quad-core chip in iPhone’s history, which is included in their A10 chip that runs at 64 bit. The Samsung, on the other hand, uses the Snapdragon 820 chip that consists of an Octa-core and also runs at 64 bit. The Samsung might have a more powerful chip, but it will depend on any other factors to see which is actually faster. However, both devices are far ahead regarding speed, meaning both will be more than fast enough to perform any task within split seconds.

The Note 7 is currently only available for a 64GB model, but it can be expanded with an SD memory card. Apple has decided to provide much bigger memory and eliminate the need for the additional storage cards with options including 32GB, 128Gb, and finally 256GB.

Cameras

While most would expect Samsung to be the leader here as they have always managed to impress in this regard, Apple has definitely brought their best with the iPhone 7 Plus. The Samsung provides a 12MP camera with an F/1.7 apertune OIS and dual-pixel AF, in all honesty the focus and picture quality is amazing and provide everything you need for the perfect memory. However, the iPhone comes with 2 12MP cameras that have been placed side by side, which provides a wide angle F/1.8 and telephoto F/2.8 OIS. The phone also comes with a quad LED trueTone flash. The iPhone has the better camera between the 2 devices and also provides better low-light detail in each picture you snap.

Samsung Note 7 Exploding Issue

There have been around 35 complaints about the Note 7 exploding, which isn’t a who lot as over 2.5 million devices have been sold at that point. According to reliable sources, the explosion was caused by the battery not regulating correctly when on charge. This happened with devices that were charging with both 3rd party chargers and Samsung charges. However, the company has recalled all the Note 7 devices that could be effected and replaced them, meaning is it no longer an issue.

iPhone 7 Plus No Earphone Plug

Apple has made the device thinner than before and replaced the earphone jackpot port with additional speaker holes. However, the port was apparently removed to provide a bigger battery and additional options with future devices. Apple does include a conversion plus that changes your charging port into an earphone jack. The company also provides new wireless earphones that come with a case that charges them. For those of you who already have wireless earphones, they will still work flawlessly with the new iPhone 7.

The iPhone 7 has finally arrived and has once again made some huge advances in the world of mobile phones. The new phone is sleeker, more defined, and supposedly better than any other iPhone brought out to date. The new device has finally be released and has hit the shelves earlier this month. However, those of you with an iPhone 6S might find the features available with the new phone are very similar to that you’ve already got on your device. So the big question, is it worth upgrading?

Firstly, to answer that important question, we need to look at all the differences and how the new device works and everything it has in addition to the iPhone 6S. In this article, we will look at the key differences and see what additional advantages they provide to your iPhone experience.

The Design

While iPhone seems to have gone for the same design over the last few models since the iPhone 6, the design of the iPhone 7 still provides the smooth edges of the design. However, it has definitely been refined and has a sleeker look to the entire phone. The phone is a bit flatter than before and somehow just fits into your hand a lot better. The latest Apple mobile device also includes different colors and a great mat finish on some of them. The antenna lines on the back have been moved and flow better with the smooth curves of the device.

The bottom of the phone includes one of the biggest and most risky moves from Apple as they have completely removed the earphone jack and replaced it with more speaker holes for a better sound experience. However, an additional adapter has is added to the box that changes your lightening plug into an earphone jack. So regarding design, not much has changed, other than the fact that another adapter needs to be carried around to listen to your tunes, or you need to purchase the $160 wireless earphones.

The advantages for the iPhone 7 comes in regarding the display that is basically the same, but the iPhone 7 features a bright screen and has the ability to display more colors. The new iPhone 7 has also been made water-resistant for depths up to 1 meter, where it can stay for up to 30 minutes. This is a feature included to prevent accidents and shouldn’t be taken as an opportunity to go swimming with the phone.

Features

The biggest advantage on the iPhone 6S is the 3D Touch feature that has completely changed what a mobile phone display is capable of. The iPhone 7 provides the feature, but apparently, it is more refined and responsive on the device. Since the upgrade to iOS 10, the feature has definitely become a lot more enjoyable on the iPhone 6s, but for those of you who don’t use the feature continuously, this will not be a major difference or reason to upgrade.

The home button has also been changed completely. In fact, it’s not a button anymore, but more a 3D Touch addition, which provides even more features. The company chose this for the iPhone 7 as it provides even better water resistance and also includes more user options with the software that comes with it. For those of you with iPhone 6s devices, this definitely takes some time to get used to, but definitely, has its advantages regarding features and usability.

Internet speeds via LTE have also once again been increased too much faster rates. With the iPhone 6 we found speeds of up to 150mb/s, the iPhone 6s doubled those speed up to 300mb/s, now with the new iPhone 7, users will be able to experience ultra-fast speeds ranging up to 450mb/s. The iPhone 7 also supports more LTE bands, which allows you to enjoy those speeds in more places around the world. So for those of you who travel a lot, the iPhone 7 definitely has an advantage in that regard.

The battery has also been upgraded and features 2 hours longer battery life than the 6s, which could just make a huge difference for some users. The iPhone 7 is also the first to feature a quad-core CPU, making it a lot faster than previous devices.

The all new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has finally arrived after a very long wait. Those of you who followed the news about the device will know that there have been various predictions about the new device, which have been accurate to an extent. The new phone also brought the new iOS 10 software, which has managed to impress everyone with all the latest features it’s presented. The new iPhone starts off with various additions that are sure to get everyone excited about what’s possible on the latest phone and whether or not it’s worth trading in for the new one.

Holding the new phone, there are definitely new noticeable differences between the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7. Firstly, the iPhone 7 doesn’t have an earphone jack at all. The camera also looks different, but on a good day, almost as if it has been more refined to provide a smoother finish. The iPhone 7 Plus has a much bigger camera as it features dual lenses. On the back of the device, you’ll also notice that the antenna lines have been shifted to the edge of the phone, giving it a much cleaner, sleeker finish.

The new phone from Apple is complete water and dust resistant. This means the phone can be dropped in wager up to 1 meter deep, but it’s not recommended to leave it there. The phone still provides the amazing metal body, but not also comes in 2 new colours, including dark grey and black. The phone is a lot thinner than before, which is part of the reason the headphone jack has been removed. Instead, Apple has developed wireless earphones, which come as an optional extra at $160. The new earphones are called AirPods and come with a case that charges them. The earphones work really well and pair with the device the moment you open the case. This gives you instant access to your music without the hassle of wires. Users also have the option to add a lightning cable to jack adapter, which lets you plug in your normal earphones.

Apart from the differences mentioned above, the phone looks very much like it’s older brother, the iPhone 6S and 6S plus, which isn’t a bad thing, but this would mark the third device is a row with the smooth edges, making it almost obvious that the iPhone 8 will feature a new design.

Apple Adds LargerBattery to iPhone7

Apple has also announced that the new iPhone has a bigger battery, which extends the battery life even further than the current impressive iPhone 6s devices. A few hardware changes have also taken place, which includes the home button that is completely solid now and provides a new experience with unlocking the device. It still features Touch ID, but instead of pressing the button, you simply touch it. The button has a Taptic engine built in, which provides a feel as it you pressed the button with a slight vibration.

The A10 processor included with the new iPhone is very powerful, but for the time being, users shouldn’t expect the see any major advantages compared to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. However, the new processor has an advantage as it has 4 cores, including 2 smaller cores that use less power when the device is not in use. This provides longer battery life while also having a super-fast processor ready to take on any tasks you throw at it.

The camera on the 7 isn’t much different from the 6s, but it has been upgraded. The main difference is the front camera, which features a 7MP sensor camera for better video chat. The 7 Plus, however, provides a dual camera, which both consist of 12MP. The lens on the left is a 28mm and the one on the right is a 56mm. This allows users to take advantage of amazing zoom options and low light pictures. However, as for normal picture quality, the pictures are only a little better than the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

It is the opinion that the iPhone 7 is a great device and should be considered for any Apple user that has an iPhone 6 or older. However, for those of you using the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, the upgrade might be worth a wait until the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus is released in 2017.

Apple has finally released the latest iPhone, called the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. While these devices are highly impressive, the software they came with has also managed to impress all Apple users with a compatible device. iOS 10 was launched on the new iPhone , which includes a range of new features and options. Finding all these features yourself is always fun after the update, but with iOS 10 there are so many new things that a little help might just ensure you get the full experience. Once the update has taken place, the first thing you’ll notice is that the software is much faster and smoother, which already has an impressive effect for all. Here are some of the most impressive options available on the new iPhone iOS 10.

Removing Unwanted Stock Apps

Apple has managed to create devices that not only attract new users but also keeps the current users more than pleased with what they have delivered. However, there are a few small tweaks that annoy some used that includes not having the ability to remove apps that came with the phone, but ends up being something you’ll never use. Finally, Apple has enabled the option that lets you choose what base apps remain on the device. Should you prefer not to have the Find Friends app, iBooks, and other, simply tap and hold and delete them. Even apps such as calendar can be removed, making it convenient to use the calendar apps you prefer the most.

No Need to Unlock Your Phone

An impressive feature has been added that allows you to see what’s on your screen without pressing any buttons on the phone or having to unlock it. Simply pick up the device and tilt it towards you, which will result in the screen coming on and showing you any notifications. The feature is only available on newer iPhone devices such as the iPhone 6s and 7.

Users can also access all types of other information by swiping to the right on the lock screen, which presents the notification bar where whether, the markets, reminders, calendar, and much more can be seen. Apple has also changed the theme of these menus, which has made it a lot easier to see the different sections and options.
Replying to a message has never been easier. Should you receive a message while your device is locked, you have the ability to swipe up and reply directly from the lock screen. This means there is no need to unlock the device or enter any apps to reply.

Quicker Access to the Camera

With iOS 9 we were already impressed with the swipe up and press the camera button feature. However, iOS 10 has made it even more impressive by simply sliding to the left to access the camera. This gives you super-fast access to the camera where you can record video or quick snap pictures. The feature will be available devices locked with a password or Touch ID, but only the camera will be available, meaning no photos or any other files will be available until the phone has been unlocked.

Siri Assists with 3rd Party Apps

I’m sure many of you have wanted Siri to access a certain option within an app while using Siri but found Siri only works with features offered by the iPhone. Well, Apple has opened Siri to developers, which allows them to program options for Siri to access. It might take some time for 3rd party apps to provide this feature, but soon you will be able to ask Siri to open Whatsapp, read a message and reply, just to give you an idea of what’s to come.

Bedtime Feature Helps you Get Enough Sleep

Another addition to the new iOS is the clock that has been around for many years. Apple has now found a way to provide the latest features with the Bedtime feature that reminds you when you need to think about going to bed to achieve your goals. Set up the app and tell it how many hours of sleep you desire, what time you need to wake up, and which days you need to wake up at that time. The app will buzz when it time to consider going to bed, which could help in achieving your desired bed time and getting enough sleep.

Finally, the next list of apps has become available for our readers. These apps are available for iOS devices, which includes iPhone and iPad. Readers will have the ability to access the apps from the App Store on any iPhone or iPad. However, some of the older devices might not be supported. The apps listed have been found by our team and have managed to impress us with their features and abilities. Some might not be perfect for you, but perhaps you would find something that is exact what you’ve been looking for without knowing it.

The list is not in any particular order and doesn’t consist of any specific category. Readers will find various apps do the same things as these apps, but with our list, there is some extra in the app, whether it is feature related, a free version, or just offers a good design. Here is our list of iOS apps that provide the best options, features, and have become favourites. These are not sold by us but definitely used for their abilities.

POTO

POTO is a great app to modify your pictures and create amazing frames that contain various pictures from a fun day out or multiple ones from a week on holiday. The app is easy to use and provides many additional features. Users have the ability to edit individual pictures and then add them all together for an incredible memory. The app allows both quick and professional edits while making things very easy. The frame sizes are adjustable, meaning you will be able to choose how big and small each picture is and how it appears on the frame. We like this app as it provides all the usual choices relating to editing and multiple other options.

HyperBurner

HyperBurner is a game we’ve discovered, which features various amazing graphics and various additional features to enjoy. The game consists of a futuristic jet flying through space. There are various obstacles to travel through and the further you get, the more challenging it becomes. Players get to control the jet with a slight swipe on the screen to the side you want the jet to go. It might take a few tries before you master the game, but it’s well worth the effort and a nice way to kill time when you have the need.

Draw Calendar

Draw Calendar is exactly what it says in its name. Users will have the ability to draw the actual calendar, meaning you can completely customise your calendar inputs and make it a lot more fun. The draw function consists of various colours and options to provide users with the ability to draw pictures, white calendar events. Users can also import pictures and reminders for the events and much more. The app is free and very easy to use. It can also be connected to social media platforms for calendar updates and more.

VUE

VUE is a lot like POTO, but in lieu of editing pictures, users can create and edit videos. This is done in segments of 6 seconds, which can be edited and transformed into an arrangement of video effects. Users can also use the app features and share the videos directly to social media and show off to friends. The app is also easy to use and provides various options, including these effects with new videos or editing videos you created a long time ago.

Tablet Hotel

Tablet Hotel is a cool app that provides various features and options for users. The app is used for finding hotels around the world. There are different additional choices for the app that include amenity filters, searching for particular star ratings and more. The app is perfect for planning a holiday as users can complete searches for any location around the world. There are also special discounts and options which can be found with the hotels in your current area.