The new iPhone duo has been official for a few hours now and eager fans are already looking into their options for upgrading. There is still some waiting to be done as pre-orders are set for September 12 and availability for September 25, but that only means now is the perfect time to think things over and decide on an action plan.

The most straightforward approach, of course, would be to buy an unlocked unit from Apple. The iPhone 6s will start at £539 and go up to £619 and £699 for the 64GB and 128GB versions. The 6 Plus is priced at £619, £699 and £789, respectively. However, most users are probably finding those prices way too high and are looking to take advantage of a carrier-subsidized deal for an on-contract unit.

Most major UK carriers were quick to act and have already announced that they will be offering the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The list includes: Three, O2, Vodafone, Tesco Mobile and also EE, which means that EE’s subbrands – Orange and T-Mobile will most-likely be offering the devices as well.

On-contract prices are yet to be announced, but should be revealed in the next few days. It is also already clear that Three, O2 and EE will be offering prepaid deals for the Cupertino devices as well. Last, but not least, it is worth noting that Carphone Warehouse, one of UK’s leading unlocked device vendors will also be offering the iPhone duo. No prices have been stated there either, but they shouldn’t be very different from the aforementioned Apple quotes.

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iOS 9 is just about ready for consumers and will head to their devices in a week. Devs will be moving their attention to iOS 9.1, which just became available for them in beta form.

The update is of special interest as it brings support for 12.9″ screens and the iPad Pro will be the hot new tablet on the market and apps will need to be ready for it when it comes out in November. The 9.1 update also optimizes split-screen app usage and picture-in-picture video playback, which will be a big part of the iPad Pro experience.

Same goes for Apple Pencil support, 3D Touch and Live Photos. Oh, and there are new emojis too.

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Just over a week after a leak revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone – which is expected to be unveiled on September 22 – will feature a USB Type-C connector, there are reports that the device will also come with an infrared port, which will be used as a security feature.

Specs-wise, the handset is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 808 SoC, and sport a 5-inch 1080p display. It is said to come with 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB memory options, and pack in a 3,080mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Mi 4c is said to feature a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It reportedly runs the company’s latest MIUI 7 mobile OS, and is expected to carry a price tag in the range of…

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Soon after it was revealed that the new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones have the same battery life as last year’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, rival Sony took a dig at the Cupertino-based company and its new smartphones.

A battery life worth talking about. Up to 2 days’ battery with #Xperia Z5 series: http://t.co/n7KuPge34V http://pic.twitter.com/ldA7KWYyns— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) September 9, 2015

The Japanese company tweeted an image – similar to the one Apple sent late last month along with its press invites for the 6s/6s Plus event – asking Siri about the battery life of the newly-unveiled iPhones, followed by the text “Switch to Sony.” Trumpeting the Xperia Z5 series’ 2 day battery life, the company’s tweet also included link to a Sony website that’s intended to help iOS users make a switch.

If you aren’t in the know, the Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium, that were unveiled last week, have already received a price cut. There are also rumors that a Premium model of the Z5 Compact as well as Z5 Ultra will also be launched soon.

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Google has released a new, completely redesigned Wallet app. Dubbed Google Wallet (New), the app connects with your debit card or bank account, and lets you send money to anyone in the US for free, even if they don’t have an existing Wallet account.

Of course, you can also send money from your Wallet Balance. The new app will also allow you to manage your Google Wallet Card.

But what’s up with the old Google Wallet app? Well, it will be updated to Android Pay “in the next few days,” according to the app’s description page on Google Play. Using Android Pay, you’ll be able to pay in stores and at terminals, store gift cards and promotional offers, and more.

To know more about the new Google Wallet, head to this FAQ page.

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It looks like Apple accidentally revealed that the freshly announced iPhone 6s features 1,715 mAh battery. The component was revealed in the Cupertino giant’s promo video for the smartphone.

This means that the new iPhone 6s features a smaller battery than its predecessor, iPhone 6, which offers a 1,810 mAh solution. However, despite the smaller unit, Apple claims that iPhone 6s will offer similar battery endurance as the model it replaces, thanks to more efficient CPU and iOS 9.

A smaller battery in the new iPhone is hardly a surprise. Even though it looks the same as the outgoing model, iPhone 6s features rearranged internals that accommodate the new tech it offers. We reckon that some of the new components required the change in battery…

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During today’s iPhone 6s launch event, Apple announced the upcoming availability of iOS 9. The Cupertino giant will begin seeding the latest version of its mobile OS next week, on September 16.

Apple iOS 9 brings a host of improvement to the platform. They include improved, more proactive Siri, dedicated News app, and better multitasking among others.

Most importantly, Apple iOS 9 will work with older Apple hardware. The list of compatible devices includes iPhone 4s and iPad 2….

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Another day, another Nexus leak. This time around we’re treated to what is purported to be the first leaked image showing the LG Nexus 5X in black.

This reportedly is a shot of an internal slide from the Korean company, and it reveals that the codename for the new Nexus by LG was Project N3. That kind of makes sense, since this would be the third Nexus that LG’s made. As with the pictures of the white model, the fingerprint sensor is in the same location underneath the camera, while the LED flash and the laser autofocus are both on the same side of it.

Alongside this shot, we also get another round of rumored specs for the Nexus 5X. It’s said to come with a 5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 12.3 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie snapper, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 chipset at the helm (with a hexa-core CPU), 2GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of storage, and a 2,700 mAh battery. Support for LTE Cat.6 will be built-in apparently, which means maximum theoretical download speeds of 300Mbps, and 50Mbps uploads.

The software will obviously be Android 6.0 Marshmallow, as the Nexus 5X will be one of the two handsets that version will debut on (with the much talked about Huawei Nexus phablet being the other). The two devices are expected to become official on September 29 at a special event, though Google hasn’t sent out any invites yet.

Of course you should have had a grain of salt nearby for this, as it’s nothing but a rumor. However, it’s one that corroborates the design of the phone that was leaked before as well as most of the specs.

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Hot on the heels of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus official announcement, Apple released the usual bevy of promo videos for the new product family. Featuring the same design as iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the Cupertino giant’s latest smartphones feature updated internals and a new Rose Gold color option.

As expected the trio of short clips are focused on the new features that the iPhone 6s family brings. They include display with 3D Touch tech, as well as a brand new 12MP camera sensor capable of capturing 4K video and Live Photos.

Pre-orders of iPhone 6s will begin on September 12. Delivers will begin towards the end of the month.

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As expected, Apple released a duo of promo videos alongside the freshly unveiled iPad Pro. With a 12.9″ Retina display and A9X processor, the newcomer is the most capable tablet launched by Apple to date.

The first promo clip is focused on the creative possibilities that the massive screen can offer. The second video is all about the Apple Pencil – an $99 optional stylus that Apple released for the iPad Pro.

Apple iPad Pro will hit the shelves in November. Pricing of the tablet will kick off at $799….

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