Children hooked on TVs and tablets are failing to get enough sleep, new study says

Six out of 10 kids get too little sleep - because they're hooked on tablets and TV. And almost as many of two-to-11-year-olds don't have a regular bedtime.

Digital overload and poor parenting have led to a nationwide crisis in sleeping habits.

Two thirds of children also experience difficulty falling asleep or suffer from sleep problems such as sleep talking or walking, which can further diminish sleep quality.

Four out of 10 have a TV or tablet in their bedroom and almost a quarter of children do not have a bedtime story.

The survey of 2,064 adults who care for a child aged between 2-11 years, carried out by The Junior Fine Bedding Company, reveals that 57 percent of children aged two-to-four are getting less than the recommended 11.5 hours sleep a night.

The problem is even more pronounced in children of school age, with 63 percent of four-to-seven-year olds and 65 percent of eight-11 years olds getting less than the recommended hours.

Experts claim a lack of sleep can affect learning and memory ability which is closely linked to academic performance. Obesity, a reduced immune system, bad moods and behaviour and even depression have also been tied to sleep deprivation in children.

Many experts attribute the presence of TVs and computers in children's bedrooms as a major cause of the problem, resulting in over-stimulation of the brain and delaying the time that children go to bed.

The survey revealed that four in 10 children aged 4-11 years had a TV or iPad in their bedroom with "watching TV", "playing computer games" and "phoning/texting friends" listed amongst the top culprits behind a later bedtime.

The survey also indicated that busy lifestyles and the additional demands and pressures on our nation's children are having a detrimental impact on their sleep habits. 'After school clubs and activities', 'Homework' and 'Parents working or returning home late' were also listed as reasons behind late bedtimes. Worryingly, only 67 percent of 2-4 year olds, 57 percent of 4-7 year olds and 48 percent of 8-11 year olds were found to have a regular bedtime.

Shockingly only 61 percent of children aged 2-4 years enjoyed a regular bedtime routine, with this figure dropping to just 24 percent for children aged 8-11. The most popular elements of the bedtime routine included having a bath, story time/reading, a hot drink and talking about the day. Almost a quarter of children do not have a story at bedtime and of those that do, one in 5 get a story just once a week.

Sara Wadsworth, from The Junior Fine Bedding Company, said, "Today's busy lifestyles appear to be having a detrimental impact on the amount and quality of sleep that our children are getting, squeezing the time available for a regular bedtime and bedtime routine. Over-stimulation from TV's and computer/tablet screens is further adding to the problem by reducing the child's ability to get to sleep and also the quality of sleep they are then able to enjoy." 

Source: Children hooked on TVs and tablets are failing to get enough sleep, new study says

Best Buy Memorial Day Tablet Sale: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book At $150 Off

The Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book are $150 off right now at Best Buy. Check out the deals on the tablet and 2-in-1, along with a recap of what specs and features they have to offer.  ( Microsoft )

Best Buy has lopped $150 off the prices of Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book 2, and its online store wraps up its Memorial Day sale.

The price of the 128 GB 12.3-inch Surface Pro 4 has been reduced from $1,000 to $850 and the 256 GB version of the laplet, also being a 12.3-inch display, has been brought down from $1,300 to $1,150. Meanwhile, the 256 GB Surface Book had its $1,900 price tag trimmed to $1,750.

The 13.5-inch face of the Surface Book puts out a pixel count of 3,000 x 2,000, which is, in some configurations, driven by a discrete Nvidia GeForce graphics processing unit that has 1 GB of DDR5 high speed RAM. The basic Surface Book's graphics are handled by an Intel 520 GPU.

The Surface Book comes in configurations that include an Intel Core i5 matched with 128 GB of solid-state storage space and 8 GB of RAM or 256 GB of storage space and 8 GB of RAM. Other configurations of the Surface Book match an Intel Core i7 with 512 GB of storage space and 16 GB of RAM or 1 TB of storage space and 16 GB of RAM.

The Surface Pro 4 comes with up to a full terabyte of solid-state storage space in one of its Intel Core i7 configurations. Buyers can select from 4 GB of RAM to 16 GB in both i5 and i7 setups.

The tablet has a 12.3-inch display that outputs a resolution of 2,736 x 1,824. It has a chat cam that has a resolution of 5 megapixels and a rear camera that captures images at 8 megapixels.

Before finalizing those purchases, it may be prudent to take note of a problem that has been bugging the Surface Book. It's not exactly a nightmare, but what some users are calling "sleep of death" is a bug that has been crashing some of the Surface Books over night.

The issue seems to occur when the affected Surface Books have been in sleep mode for hours. When their users try to wake them, the laplets crash.

If this does not hold you back, however, head over to Best Buy to grab either the Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book now before Memorial Day ends.

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Source: Best Buy Memorial Day Tablet Sale: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book At $150 Off

Tablet Arriving In June 2016 To Beat Apple's MacBook Pro

Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book firmware updates have driver tweaks in tow

You'll save, for example, on the Core i5 and Core i7 models of the Surface Pro 4, though Microsoft did not discount the cheapest Core m3 model.

Trusted Reviews has reported that Microsoft Surface Pro 5's Stylus will be the best advantage.

The problem that Microsoft have is how they need to make certain the new Surface Pro 5 specs are a huge enough increase that people actually want to upgrade to this new model.

Although the Tab ProS is a fairly striking tablet in its own right, the display is what really holds you attention, if only for being so different. What are the things you expect to experience in the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5?

Microsoft's Surface lineup has become the pioneer of 2-in-1 devices after a huge letdown in 2012 when the original RT model failed to meet expectations, so the Redmond-based tech giant is willing to continue investments in a product that's now the main catalyst for its hardware growth.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will sport a 4K Ultra High Definition display with 3,840-pixel resolution.

Since the Kaby Lake processors are slated to get announced later this year, the Surface Book 2 powered by this new Intel chipset will probably arrive in 2017.

Microsoft driver update for Surface Embedded Controller Firmware. v88.1171.256.0 provides adjustments to system thermal tuning and optimizes battery utilization in connected standby and in low-battery scenarios. The device will also reportedly include features such as Touch ID support, an OLED touch bar positioned just above the keyboard, a USB-Type C support and Thunderbolt 3 for rapid data transfers.

Battery Life: The battery life on the Surface Pro 4 was less than decent. Microsoft stated that the Surface Pro 4 would give 9 hours of video playback but barely managed 5 hours of video playback. The company knows where the Surface Pro 4 came short and should ensure that they rectify its biggest mistake.

With all these upgrades, the next generation of Microsoft Surface Pro tablet will be supported by a more powerful battery. The Surface Pen will be also redesigned and will be rechargeable, replacing the old one that runs on batteries.

Source: Tablet Arriving In June 2016 To Beat Apple's MacBook Pro

Six in ten children don't get enough sleep: Warning poor parenting and youngsters being glued to TVs or other devices is leading to a crisis in rest habits

New study reveals that 57% of children don't have a regular bedtime

Digital overload blamed for nationwide crisis in sleeping habits 

Four in ten children have a TV or iPad in their bedrooms

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 18:07 EST, 29 May 2016 | Updated: 18:13 EST, 29 May 2016

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Six out of 10 kids get too little sleep - because they're hooked on tablets and TV.

And almost as many (57%) of two-to-11-year-olds don't have a regular bedtime.

Digital overload and poor parenting have led to a nationwide crisis in sleeping habits.

Four out of 10 have a TV or tablet in their bedroom and almost a quarter (23%) of children do not have a bedtime story

Two thirds ( 65%) of children also experience difficulty falling asleep or suffer from sleep problems such as sleep talking or walking, which can further diminish sleep quality 

Four out of 10 have a TV or tablet in their bedroom and almost a quarter (23%) of children do not have a bedtime story.

The survey of 2064 adults who care for a child aged between 2-11 years, carried out by The Junior Fine Bedding Company, reveals that 57% of children aged two-to-four are getting less than the recommended 11.5 hours sleep a night.

The problem is even more pronounced in children of school age, with 63% of four-to-seven-year olds and 65% of eight-11 years olds getting less than the recommended hours (over 10.5 hours and 9.5 hours respectively).

Shockingly only 61% of children aged 2-4 years enjoyed a regular bedtime routine, with this figure dropping to just 24% for children aged 8-11

Experts claim a lack of sleep can affect learning and memory ability which is closely linked to academic performance. Obesity, a reduced immune system, bad moods and behaviour and even depression have also been tied to sleep deprivation in children.

Many experts attribute the presence of TVs and computers in children's bedrooms as a major cause of the problem, resulting in over-stimulation of the brain and delaying the time that children go to bed.

The survey revealed that four in ten children aged 4-11 years had a TV or ipad in their bedroom with 'watching TV', 'playing computer games' and 'phoning/texting friends' listed amongst the top culprits behind a later bedtime.

The survey also indicated that busy lifestyles and the additional demands and pressures on our nation's children are having a detrimental impact on their sleep habits. 'After school clubs and activities', 'Homework' and 'Parents working or returning home late' were also listed as reasons behind late bedtimes. Worryingly, only 67% of 2-4 year olds, 57% of 4-7 year olds and 48% of 8-11 year olds were found to have a regular bedtime.

Shockingly only 61% of child ren aged 2-4 years enjoyed a regular bedtime routine, with this figure dropping to just 24% for children aged 8-11. The most popular elements of the bedtime routine included having a bath, story time/reading, a hot drink and talking about the day.

Almost a quarter (23%) of children do not have a story at bedtime and of those that do, one in 5 get a story just once a week.

Sara Wadsworth from The Junior Fine Bedding Company said: "Today's busy lifestyles appear to be having a detrimental impact on the amount and quality of sleep that our children are getting, squeezing the time available for a regular bedtime and bedtime routine.

Over-stimulation from TV's and computer/tablet screens is further adding to the problem by reducing the child's ability to get to sleep and also the quality of sleep they are then able to enjoy."

 

Source: Six in ten children don't get enough sleep: Warning poor parenting and youngsters being glued to TVs or other devices is leading to a crisis in rest habits

Chuwi Vi10 Windows 10 “Ultrabook Tablet” Review

If you're looking for a very affordable way to experience Windows 10, search no further than China, as local companies have always come up with the cheapest solutions in terms of technology.

Truth be told, the quality of the products manufactured in China has always been questionable, although in the last few years, firms based here have improved quite a lot, and the likes of Huawei and Xiaomi are clearly the best examples.

Chuwi, a company that describes itself as a manufacturer of "beautifully designed tablets with premium quality and performance price that brings the best technology to users around the world," decided to jump on the Windows 10 bandwagon too, so they created the Vi10, or what they call "an ultrabook tablet PC."

Chuwi Vi10, available on GearBest for $160, is a surprising product at first glance, mostly thanks to its design, but as we know, it's not all about the looks these days, especially when it comes to a device supposed to run Windows 10.

So how fast is it? How long does the battery last? Is it worth buying? These are the questions we'll try to answer today in this review.

Chuwi Vi10 Windows 10 tablet front view

Design and build quality

As we've already mentioned in the intro, when you see the Chuwi Vi10 tablet for the first time, it's impressive, to say the least. Above-the-average build quality, full-glass front and back, and a metallic frame that's similar to the one used on smartphones these days.

The device looks more like a supersized iPhone, and it's not at all surprising. Chinese manufacturers have had a thing for Apple and iPhone for years, and many have copied their designs for their products, and the Chuwi Vi10 confirms that this trend isn't over just yet.

Although it does feature a glass body, which, by the way, feels more like plastic, this doesn't necessarily mean that it's super durable. There's no mention of Gorilla Glass coating (or anything similar) in the official documentation (which, by the way, is mostly in Chinese while the English part leaves a lot to be desired), but it clearly doesn't seem like it features such a thing. And it does make sense, given the fact that it costs a little over $150, so you'd better be careful not to scratch it or anything.

"Plastic, not glass. Flimsy, not durable."

The iPhone 4-like construction and its dimensions (27.80 x 17.10 x 0.88 cm / 10.94 x 6.73 x 0.35 inches) allow all ports to be installed on the device's sides without being intrusive in any way. There are huge bezels, though, and with a 10.6-inch screen, it looks a bit odd.

The Chuwi Vi10 is rather heavy, although the manufacturer claims it has a weight of only 520 grams. We think this is an error because the device feels a lot heavier when held in hand.

All in all, Vi10 is the kind of device that you wouldn't mind to use in terms of looks. It's not the cheapest Chinese knock-off, but it's not an iPad either.

Hardware and performance

The Chuwi Vi10 runs Windows 10 pre-installed (an Android version is also offered), so it comes with hardware that you wouldn't normally expect on such an affordable device. This is because it needs powerful hardware to run Windows 10 smoothly, especially when multitasking.

First and foremost, the tablet packs an Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 quad-core processor running at 1.84 GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM. This is enough to offer decent performance in Windows 10, and most of the apps run flawlessly, but if you open more than a couple of tabs in a browser or launch a more demanding program, you quickly feel the need for a better processor and more RAM.

The device features an Intel HD Graphics integrated card, so don't expect it to replace your gaming rig. It's nearly impossible to play games on it, not only due to its 10.6-inch display but also because the graphics card doesn't support anything else than basic activities.

"No workhorse, but good enough to watch cat videos on YouTube."

The display is an IPS capacitive, and you can easily tell that when logging into the Windows 10 desktop for the first time. You can actually see the pixels, and although the device claims it supports 10-point multi-touch, it fails to respond quickly at certain times. The 10.6-inch display has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, more than enough for a tablet.

The Vi10 comes with the typical feature arsenal, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a microUSB port, one micro HDMI connector, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, audio jack, and TF card slot.

There are two different cameras, one front and one back, both with 2 megapixels. The video quality is rather basic, but you shouldn't expect more in this price range. For video calling, however, that shouldn't be a problem.

And last but not least, the device comes with support for detachable keyboard, which we didn't get to try out at the time of writing this review. The keyboard can be connected through a magnetic port at the bottom of the tablet, pretty much in the same way you do with a Microsoft Surface. This should make it a little bit more productive and more appropriate for Windows 10 use.

Chuwi Vi10 Windows 10 tablet side view and volume controllers

Battery life

The Chinese manufacturer installed an 8,000 mAh battery that can be recharged through the integrated micro USB port. It claims it can provide up to 7 hours of video playing time, but that's not entirely accurate.

The device can't last longer than 5 hours in video playing mode and brightness set to 50 percent level, but if you use it for anything else that's a little bit more demanding, autonomy drops to nearly 3 hours.

That kind of makes sense, given the fact that it runs Windows 10, and the tablet doesn't seem to be very well optimized, but it can definitely become a major drawback for those who hoped to use this as the main productivity device.

Playing games with the tablet with volume through the speaker and the same display brightness level also drops autonomy to approximately 1 hours, so once again, you'd better use this for basic stuff, such as browsing the web, reading emails, and watching videos.

Playing a 4K video feels sluggish too due to its slow processing power, but hopefully, with some optimizations here and there, it can become a bit faster.

Software

The Chuwi Vi10 comes with Windows 10 pre-installed, and that's what makes it kind of special, especially for those who are looking for a device that's more oriented towards productivity. Because this seems to be the new trend, Chuwi also offers a detachable keyboard that can be connected to easily write text or play games.

Thanks to Windows 10, users can switch from PC to tablet mode in a second, and when removing the keyboard, the operating system prompts users to enable the tablet interface. Reconnecting the keyboard brings the device back in PC state.

"Full Windows 10 power."

In terms of software, because it comes with Windows 10, you can find the typical applications that are available as part of the operating system, including the pre-installed apps to listen to music, watch videos, play some games, such as Candy Crush Saga, and other basic activities. For anything more than that, you have to install other applications, but that shouldn't be a problem, given the fact that it runs the full version of Windows 10, and you are allowed to install any x86 app.

All in all, Windows 10 is what makes the Chuwi Vi10 so appealing to customers. Users can thus experience the power of Microsoft's new operating system on a very affordable device while also benefitting from more premium features, such as a removable keyboard.

Windows 10 runs smoothly most of the time, but every time more demanding apps are launched, you feel the need for a more potent CPU and more RAM.

Chuwi Vi10 Windows 10 tablet keyboard port

The bottom line

There's an old saying that what you pay is what you get. And the very same thing is valid this time too.

Chuwi Vi10 is supposed to be a premium device, and the description provided by the manufacturer emphasizes its high ambition to compete against high-end devices, but with a shockingly low price.

The Vi10, however, is not by any means a premium tablet, but it delivers good quality for the money. It doesn't have glass, but plastic, and comes with a metallic frame contributing to a design that reminds of the iPhone 4. It looks good, but it feels heavy, and this might be a problem since it's a tablet that you're supposed to hold in hand most of the time.

In terms of performance, the Chuwi Vi10 isn't disappointing if you don't set too high expectations. It's a decent choice for basic stuff such as browsing the web, reading emails, and watching YouTube videos, but anything beyond that requires more processing power that this device simply doesn't have.

If you're aiming for better productivity, the detachable keyboard is a must-have. It's based on a system clearly inspired by Microsoft's Surface but offers it at an insanely low price. And yet, build quality and hardware make a huge difference.

Overall, Chuwi Vi10 seems more like the kind of device that you give to your little boy to get used to Windows 10 and basic stuff such as working on a computer. But if you're hoping for something that can replace your full tablet or laptop, nope, you're not looking in the right place.

Source: Chuwi Vi10 Windows 10 "Ultrabook Tablet" Review

Shaming OEMs won't fix Android's biggest problem

One of Android's biggest problems is that it's hard for smartphone and tablet users to get their hands on new updates and releases. In under a year Apple can expect the uptake of its latest version of iOS to top 85 percent, but in a similar timeframe the newest Android release might make it onto fewer than 10 percent of devices.

Google's taken a few stabs at shortening the time it takes for updates to be sent to devices, from creating the short-lived Android Update Alliance, to delivering many of the updates itself via Google Play Services. Google has also been working with carriers to try to reduce the amount of time it takes for them to process updates, and to try to get them to drop the process altogether for security patches.

A recent report by Bloomberg claims that Google is preparing to turn up the pressure on hardware makers by publishing the internal data it holds regarding how long it takes hardware OEMs to push out updates.

In other words, after attempts to work with OEMs have failed, Google might try shaming them into action.

While I believe that this is something that Google needs to fix, shaming OEMs won't help. Here are some reasons why:

The majority of end users -- you know, the people who buy the Android devices -- are never going to know about or care about this data.

Savvy buyers already know about Android's update problems and either don't care or buy Nexus devices.

No one in the chain -- Google, OEMs, carriers -- really care about making old devices last for any length of time. Google's main focus is new device activations, the OEMs only care about selling users new devices, and the carriers only care about locking users into contracts.

The carriers are just as much -- of not a bigger -- obstacle to getting updates to users.

OEMs are already working on razor-thin margins, and pushing them to support devices for several years down the line could push them into the red.

See also:

Source: Shaming OEMs won't fix Android's biggest problem

10 Common iOS 9 Problems & How to Fix Them

Apple's iOS 9 updates for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch bring new features but they've also brought some problems to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners. With those complaints in mind, we want to show you how to fix the common iOS 9 problems found on iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3, iOS 9.3.2, and the iOS 9.3.3 beta.

As we push deeper into the year, Apple continues to refine the iOS 9 operating system it rolled out back in September.

In 2016 we've seen several substantial updates including the iOS 9.3 update it delivered back in March. iOS 9.3 brought several new features, bug fixes and enhancements to iOS 9 users. It also, like all iOS updates, brought problems.

Apple's now on iOS 9.3.2 and it's also causing problems for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners.

iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3, and iOS 9.3.2 users are reporting problems with the operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Apple's extensive beta testing process has wiped out a ton of potential bugs but some problems have managed to slip through the cracks. This isn't surprising. iOS updates, even ones that go through a lengthy beta period, arrive with problems.

iOS 9.3.3 is in beta but a release date is unknown. It could be days or even weeks before we see this update roll out.

This means that those of you running into iOS 9 problems on iOS 9.0, iOS 9.0.1, iOS 9.0.2, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.3, and iOS 9.3.2 will likely have to find fixes on your own.

With that in mind, we want to help you take care of the issues that you're seeing on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

This list of common iOS 9 problems comes with some fixes that have been passed down over the years. All of them are proven fixes and there's a good chance that you'll find the fix that you've been looking for right here.

These will work if you're on iOS 9.0, iOS 9.0.1, iOS 9.0.2, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.2.1, iOS 9.3, iOS 9.3.2, and the iOS 9.3.3 beta.

How to Fix iOS 9 Installation Problems

We're continue to see isolated installation issues including frozen downloads and an issue that's preventing users from swiping to update after installing the iOS 9 update on iPhone and iPad.

Neither is ideal. Fortunately, there are fixes for both of these issues.

Many users see the iOS 9 software update failed error.

If your iOS 9 download or installation locks up, you'll want to hold down the power button and the home button for 10 seconds. This typically jumpstarts the process.

How to Fix Slide to Update Problem

As for the other issue, we were able to fix the issue simply by unplugging our phone from the computer and iTunes. This isn't a guaranteed fix but it worked for us and it's a simple solution to try if you're unable to do anything when presented with a "Slide to Update" option.

If that doesn't work, you'll want to take a look at Apple's list of official fixes for this frustrating iOS 9 problem.

How to Fix iOS 9 Touchscreen Problems

If your device's screen stops responding after upgrading to a new version of iOS 9 update, there's no need to panic. At least not right off the bat.

We ran into this problem right after we installed the update on the iPhone 6. The problem prevented us from accessing any apps and it also prevented us from turning the phone off. Fortunately, we were able to fix it very quickly with a simple solution.

If your screen stops responding to touches and swipes, you'll want to hold down the power button and home button at the same time. Wait for the phone to reboot and then try to use your screen like you normally do.

If it doesn't work the first time, try it again until it works. It took three resets for our screen to start working again.

How to Fix iOS 9 Battery Life Problems

The iOS 9 update brings a tangible battery life boost to the iPhone. Some users might get up to an extra hour of battery life. While some users are seeing an increase, others are noticing abnormal battery drain on their device.

Battery issues are common, particularly right after a major system update like iOS 9. If your iOS 9 battery life isn't what you think it should be after installing iOS 9.3.2, wait a couple of days for the update to settle. Things tend to improve after two days or so.

If they don't, take a look at our list of iOS 9 battery life fixes and tips that will help you fix bad iOS 9.0, iOS iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, or iOS 9.3 battery life.

How to Fix iOS 9 Wi-Fi Problems

We're already seeing complaints about broken Wi-Fi in iOS 9. This isn't at all surprising given that Wi-Fi problems are among the most common iOS problems. Fortunately, there are some proven fixes that could help you alleviate your iOS 9 Wi-Fi issues.

If you run into Wi-Fi problems on iOS 9, you'll want to reset your Network Settings. To do this, head into Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This process can take a few minutes to complete and after it's done, your device will have forgotten known Wi-Fi passwords so make sure you have your password handy.

If that doesn't solve your issue, forget your Wi-Fi networks and reconnect to them. To get that done, go into your Settings > Wi-Fi > Select your connection > Tap Forget this Network at the top of the screen. Reconnect if you can.

If those fixes don't work, take a close look at your router. We recommend unplugging it for a good minute or so then plugging it back in. If that doesn't help, see if there is a firmware update for your router. Each router is different so you'll need to consult your manual on how to do this.

If none of these fixes work for you, you can head here for some other potential fixes. Apple's also got its own guide available as well.

How to Fix iOS 9.1 Touch ID Problems

Many iOS 9 users are complaining about issues with Touch ID. Some are saying that the update has caused problems with accuracy while others are saying that their fingerprints no longer work to open up their device.

These issues might require a direct fix from Apple but there are some things you can try if Touch ID starts acting up.

How to Fix Touch ID Failures

If Touch ID suddenly stops working, try re-training your fingerprints. Before doing this you'll want to make sure you that dirt and sweat are removed from the Touch ID sensor and that oil is removed from your hands.

Next. go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter your Passcode. On the next screen swipe from right to left on each fingerprint to delete them. When this is complete you can tap on Add a Fingerprint… to re-train Touch ID.

How to Fix Touch ID Problems in App Store

If you're unable to use Touch ID in the App Store, try this fix. First go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Enter your Passcode. Then turn off iTunes & App Store. Reboot your iPhone or iPad. Go back to Touch ID & Passcode in Settings and turn iTunes & App Store back on.

How to Fix Touch ID If It's Not Working at All

If it stops working, try resetting the phone by holding down the home button and the power button for 10 seconds or until the phone restarts.

If that doesn't work, you might want to try a factory reset as this has been known to dislodge major Touch ID problems. The instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

How to Fix iOS 9 Data Problems

We're also seeing iOS 9 users complain about issues with cellular data. We've seen the list of complaints grow in the months since the iOS 9 release.

This is another common iOS problem and one that should affect various iOS 9 users in the weeks to come. Cellular data issues can be tricky but there are a few known fixes for them.

If you're sure that these issues don't have anything to do with an outage, either at Apple or device's service provider, you'll want to first try restarting your device. Power it down, slide to turn it off, and reboot it. It's simple but it has squashed cellular issues in the past.

If that restart doesn't help, try toggling Cellular Data off and on in your device's Settings. To do that go into Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data > Toggle Off. After you toggle it off, toggle it back on and see if that doesn't help.

If that doesn't work, try flipping Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds before turning it back off again. Airplane Mode kills all connections on your device. The Airplane Mode function can be found at the top of your Settings

If the problem is with LTE, try shutting LTE off for a few minutes. To shut it down, go into Settings > Cellular > Enable LTE > Off. Flip it back on when ready.

How to Fix iOS 9 Bluetooth Problems

Bluetooth issues are among the most common iOS problems and we're not surprised to see them affecting iOS 9 users after the iOS 9.3.1 and iOS 9.3.2 releases.

Like cellular data problems, these can be a little tricky to fix because of the sheer number of Bluetooth devices out there. Here are a few things to try.

The first thing you'll want to do is reset your device's Network Settings. To get that done go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Your device will forget the Bluetooth device and you'll now have to reconnect.

If that doesn't dislodge your problem, you'll want to try forgetting the Bluetooth connection. To do that go to Settings > Bluetooth > Select your connection using the circular blue i tab > Tap Forget this Device. Try reconnecting.

You can also try resetting all of your settings. This has worked for us in the past and there's a chance it will work for you. To reset all of your settings go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This process could take a few minutes and after it's done, your device's settings will be restored to factory defaults. In other words, have your Wi-Fi passwords handy.

If you are seeing Bluetooth problems in the car, you'll want to consult your car's manual so that you can restart the connection. This could be a little time consuming for some of you so make sure you set aside some quiet time to do it.

Forget the connection and then try reconnecting to the car. If that doesn't help, you might want to try bringing it into a dealer or car specialist to take a look.

How to Fix iOS 9 App Problems

If you're running into issues with third-party applications after installing an iOS 9 update, you'll want to try a few things before throwing your phone against a wall or deleting the app entirely.

First, see if there is a recent update for your app. Developers have been rolling out iOS 9 support updates that could help. We've downloaded a number of them and we haven't run into any major problems with our apps. Make sure you read reviews on the App Store first though.

If that doesn't work, try reinstalling the application. This has worked for us and many others in the past and it's worth a shot. Make sure your data is backed up before you do this though.

If that doesn't work, contact the developer and tell them about your problem so that they can address it in a future update.

How to Fix iOS 9 App Store Problems

We've been seeing complaints about problems with the App Store and downloading updates. This is obviously a big problem and it's one that appears to be affecting iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, and iOS 9.3 users as well.

There are two known fixes for the problem though they aren't guaranteed to work for you. The first requires a reset. To do this, hold down the power button and home button. Users are saying that got rid of the issue.

Others are saying that they've been able to rapidly tap "Update" on an app before the "Open" symbol appears. Some have said that they've had to tap upwards of 10 times for it to work but that it worked in the long run.

We've also seen this issue on older iOS updates and the issue simply went away after a short period of time. So if nothing works, be patient.

How to Improve iOS 9 Performance

If you are dealing with performance issues like lag, you'll want to consult our list of tips to improve the fluidity of iOS. These strategies are aimed at the iPhone 4s but they should come in handy across all iOS 9 powered devices.

How to Fix iOS 9 iMessage Problems

We're also seeing problems with iMessage after the iOS 9.3.2 update. These are extremely common and we will almost certainly see iMessage problems continue well into iOS 9's lifespan.

If you're seeing problems with Messages, the first thing you'll want to do is toggle the feature off and on again.

Go into your Settings > Messages > Toggle iMessage off then back on. This fix has worked for us in the past and it's the first thing you'll want to try out.

If that quick fix doesn't work, reboot your device.

And if a reboot doesn't work, head into your settings and reset Network Settings. Head into Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will cause your device to forget your connections so make sure you have your Wi-Fi passwords handy.

How to Fix iOS 9 Problems If Nothing Else Works

If you're dealing with an iOS 9 problem that's not listed here, you'll want to head to Apple's discussion forums and look around. Users there are typically very helpful, and knowledgeable, and that's a great place to start.

If you're still experiencing Apple Music problems on iOS 9, you'll want to head to the Apple Music discussion forum.

If those resources don't help, you have some other options. First, you can downgrade to an older version. This option is only be open for a limited time so you'll need to move fast. Apple typically keeps it open for one to two weeks.

If nothing works, you can resort to a factory reset (or a restore from a backup). This will wipe everything on your phone or tablet and return it back to the way it was when you first bought the device.

To perform a full on factory reset on iPhone or iPad, Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This should only be used as a last resort.

If you can't fix the problem with any of those, take your device into an Apple Store. Schedule an appointment at the Genius Bar and see if the geniuses there can't diagnose your problem.

If you don't want to do that, get in contact with Apple Support via Twitter.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 9.3.2 & 5 Reasons You Should

Install iOS 9.3.2 If You Use Night Shift

One of iOS 9.3's most impressive features is called Night Shift. If you've used f.lux, you're familiar with this feature. If you aren't, here's what Night Shift is all about. 

Night Shift changes the color temperature of your screen. Colors become warmer after sunset and they adjust back to cooler more natural colors in the morning. So what does this mean for average iOS users?

The bright blue light that comes from your screen at night can interrupt your circadian rhythms making it harder to fall asleep. With Night Shift enabled, your iPhone's or iPad's display will automatically adjust using your location and time of day. 

There's a convenient way to disable Night Shift via the Control Center menu that you access swiping up from the bottom of the display. The video below is a demonstration of the feature.

The iOS 9.3.2 update improves Night Shift in that it allows you to use it with Low Power Mode on. Low Power Mode is accessible through Settings > Battery and it temporarily reduces power consumption in an effort to save you battery life.

On iOS 9.3.1, you aren't able to use Low Power Mode and Night Shift at the same time. On iOS 9.3.2, you can. So if you use these features, iOS 9.3.2 is probably worth a download for that feature alone. 

Source: 10 Common iOS 9 Problems & How to Fix Them

Samsung’s Tab Iris is a good idea; but ‘Make for India’ does not help ‘Digital India’s’ biggest problem

At the launch of Samsung's Tab Iris, the Korean company which is pushing for its 'Make for India' campaign indeed had plenty to boast about. The tech giant even roped in RS Sharma, Chairman, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to talk about the advantages of biometric data and Aadhaar.

Sharma spoke about how the company's Rs 13,000 tablet is an attempt at solving Digital India's biggest problem, getting unique citizen data. According to the him, Iris recognition technology is 99.99 percent accurate which solves the problem of the 10 lakh duplicate citizen data. So with just with Iris scanning technology, Aadhaar can save about Rs 50,000 crores by reducing the money spent on catering to duplicates identities.

While that sounds like big mess that Samsung is about to solve by selling its Galaxy Tab Iris to businesses and e-governance services, we all do understand that Samsung will make a killing (in terms of revenues) with this as well. Samsung is selling businesses a tablet with an iris scanner onboard and added security layers for Rs 13,000, which is certainly a fraction of the cost at what industry grade tablets sell at.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris a business tablet? With Samsung's Knox software, it most certainly is. But it once again makes for another tool for private companies to make more money off citizens. Technically speaking, even the Apple iPad Pro is a business-ready device, and Apple is selling them to everyone (institutions, businesses and consumers).

While this is helping these businesses and government agencies, does it really qualify under the 'Make for India' initiative? One look at Samsung's Make for India page, gives enough evidence that the initiative is targetted at making product for Indian consumers which can make things not only affordable but also make world class products more accessible. Samsung did that wonderfully with the Joy series TVs for instance, making the price point of LED TVs affordable for the masses.

With the Tab Iris, we fail to see how a regular consumer's life would be affected. Instead we were expecting Samsung to release a tablet which would be affordable for the masses – something on the lines of what Datawind has done with Aakash. According to report that was out yesterday regarding the rise in tablet sales in the country, Datawind led the market with 27.6 percent share, followed by Samsung (15.2 percent), Lenovo (13.6 percent), Micromax (11.3 percent) and iBall (8.7 percent).

Surely, if a company that is as trusted as Samsung came out with an affordable tablet for the masses – given the fact that Samsung has been making products in India for many years now, and with the kind of scale at which it makes products – that would have made more sense in this 'Make For India' event that was held yesterday.

Instead of solving the government's problems with 'Digital India' we could have been solving the citizen's problems of adopting the Digital India initiative. By having a mass market tablet for those who cannot afford regular tablets, there are higher chances of getting more citizens familiar with the Digital India initiative, than by releasing an industry-only tablet. "Digital Empowerment of Citizens" yes, that's what it is says, right there on the programme's website.

This tablet will at best empower businesses and the government in areas of identity authentication. Not to mention all those monies that middlemen will make from the pop-up verification stores that will soon begin to surface in towns and cities to "help" citizens get onboard the government's Aadhaar initiative.

Let's hope there are more consumer facing products in the Make for India initiative by Samsung, and this is not just a platform to help industries and governments get subsidised products only.

Tags: Aadhaar, digital india, Make for India, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris

Source: Samsung's Tab Iris is a good idea; but 'Make for India' does not help 'Digital India's' biggest problem

How to Fix Clash of Clans Device Is Not Compatible Problems

Over the past few months multiple big Clash of Clans updates have arrived. Aimed at improving the game, adding new troops or spells, getting rid of cheaters and fixing bugs from last year. There's plenty to love about the new updates, but it's also causing major problems for many. Here we'll explain how to fix the "Device is not compatible" error while trying to update Clash of Clans on Android. Below is also more details about Google accounts not syncing correctly for saved villages.

It's one of the most popular titles on both Android and iOS, and millions of people play daily. This isn't the first time we've seen this error message, but recently it has been happening more frequently. Most other issues can be fixed with the instructions below.

Read: Clash of Clans May Update: 7 Things to Expect

The last update added two new troops, two spells, friendly battles and changed chat a bit. It's also causing problems. Not to mention some can't update at all, meaning they can't play as it's a mandatory update. This is a big issue, and hopefully the few suggestions below can help.

If you haven't updated you'll see a notification upon launching the game that an update is available. You cannot play until you accept this, go to the Google Play Store, and update to the latest version of the game.

Everything is fine for those on iOS, but Android users are being met with a very odd problem. Users are getting an error on the Google Play Store for Clash of Clans that says, "Device is not compatible with this version" and are unable to update. Supercell confirmed this is a problem, and has offered up a fix for those having issues.

If you can't update, you can't play. Some are even in an active Clan War and can't update in order to fight before time runs out. Which as many can imagine, would be very frustrating.

Update: On February 26th Supercell made some changes and had another small maintenance break to fix the device incompatible and other Google services issues. Let us know in the comments below if the problem is still going on.

Update #2: On March 4th Supercell finally fixed the Google Play Store device not compatible Clash of Clans problem, as well as the Google Games ID and sync issue many users have been experiencing. According to them, those who were unable to sync their Google Games account to restore or save a village, and the thousands of users who couldn't update, should all be able to download the latest update from the Google Play Store release late last night and this morning. Head into the Play Store, check for updates, and download it right now to get back to Clashing.

Update #3: The new May Clash of Clans update made this issue appear again. Users have also experienced crashes while in global chat, chat logs being out of order and other small things. Supercell has released another optional update to fix this.

Even people that have been using the same device for well over a year are having issues. We're seeing reports all over Twitter that people with tablets, the LG G3, Galaxy S6 and other devices are all experiencing this error. I've updated a Galaxy S7, Nexus 6P, Pixel C tablet and Nexus 9 all without any problems. So we're not sure what is causing this at the moment, or what Android devices are experiencing it.

If you are trying to update Clash of Clans on an Android device but running into problems, there are a few potential fixes. There is either something messed up with the Google Play Store, or something Supercell did. They're blaming it on the Google Play, and suggest users clear the Store cache or data to resolve it. Above are basic instructions, but below are screenshots to help those experiencing issues.

Instructions

To fix the Clash of Clans update "your device is not compatible with this version" error message, try clearing the Google Play Store cache, and then data. Next, restart the Google Play Store and accept the update again.

Pull down the notification bar on your Android device and hit the gear-shaped settings icon, or find "settings" in the application tray. From here navigate to Apps, or App Manager. Then scroll down and find Google Play Store. Select this, and tap Clear Cache or Data as shown below.

This should erase everything, and get rid of any corrupt files that seem to be causing this problem. Supercell claims this will fix the error, and we're hearing from multiple users that this indeed works. Now go back and download the update, and enjoy the game.

However, if this doesn't work another option is to uninstall Clash of Clans and re-install it, or wait for more details from Supecell. Yes, that sounds scary, and no one wants to lose their entire village by uninstalling the game. You won't. Obviously proceed at your own risk and use caution.

Read: How to Transfer Clash of Clans to a New Phone

If the game is backed up to Google+ or Google Games (an option in settings) your progress is saved. Meaning you can uninstall Clash, reinstall it, and restore your progress simply by going into settings and connecting to Google+, and it will restore your village in less than 10 seconds. However, if you never linked the two, this won't work. So do not uninstall Clash of Clans unless you know it's backed up. The guide above goes over a few details regarding transferring the game to a new phone, which is also how you can save progress. That said, if you can't open the game, you can't link it to Google Games. Do not uninstall Clash of Clans unless you know it is saved.

This is a big problem. Supercell states that clearing the Google Play Store cache is your only option, and it should solve any issues. They're currently looking into other options, and will offer up additional information if available.

Did clearing the cache or data fix it for you? Let us know in the comments below if the update worked, if you received this error, or how it was fixed. Now that the May update added tons of new content and changed some things, we'll likely see a few more bug fixing updates in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details.

Source: How to Fix Clash of Clans Device Is Not Compatible Problems

ASUS Adds Two Android Tablets To Its ZenPad Line

The ZenPad line of Android tablets from ASUS is set to get an update with two new models featuring 8-inch and 10-inch displays. Both models will ship running Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed covered with ASUS' brand new ZenUI skin which augments the standard Android interface with ASUS' own features. The ASUS ZenPad 8 (Z380M) and ASUS ZenPad 10 (Z300M) will be powered by a MediaTek MT8163 quad-core processor sporting a screen resolution of 1280×800, and will come with WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n support, GPS, microSD card readers for expandable storage, a 5MP rear-facing camera, and a 2MP front-facing camera. Available colors for both will include dark gray, pearl white, and rose gold.

The ASUS ZenPad 8 is the entry-level tablet of the two. Weighing in at 12.3 ounces, it comes with a single front-facing speaker, a tested battery life of 8 hours, and will come in two storage size variants. There will be an 8GB version which will come with 1GB of RAM, as well as a 16GB version which comes with 2GB of RAM. The slightly bigger and more stylish ASUS ZenPad 10 comes in at 1.1 pounds, has a reported 11 hours of battery life, a 10.1-inch screen, and two front-facing speakers for proper stereo sound. Just like the 8-inch version, the 10-inch tablet will also have two different storage size options, 16GB, and 32GB, for you to choose from. However, unlike the 8-inch, both versions of the ASUS ZenPad 10 will have 2GB of RAM. The accessory featured with the 10-inch version includes a Bluetooth keyboard called the ASUS Mobile Dock which provides a comfortable typing experience and helps enhance productivity with the ASUS ZenPad 10. There are no details yet on whether the AS US Mobile Dock will be included or sold separately.

ASUS is no stranger when it comes to Android tablets. The Taiwanese company has several lines of Android-powered tablets such as the MeMO Pad and Transformer Pad. ASUS was also the official manufacturer of Google's Nexus 7. Starting price for the 10-inch tablet will be $223 while the 8-inch model comes in at $178 approximately. In case storage is a problem, both models will come with 5GB of ASUS WebStorage and 100GB of Google Drive Space for 2 years. ASUS has yet to announce a release date.

Source: ASUS Adds Two Android Tablets To Its ZenPad Line

Got a problem with Windows 10? Microsoft wants to know about it

Hopefully that means we won't see any more Windows 10 tablets with just 1GB of memory... although I'm sure some folks would have preferred that the minimum be set at 4GB. The tech company has presented Windows 7 and Windows 8 users a Windows 10 upgrade notice that says "Upgrade Now" or "Upgrade Later".

This meant that anyone who was running Windows 7 and 8.1 would automatically be upgraded to Windows 10 regardless of whether they wanted to upgrade or not. The decline in sales from the same period previous year was mostly driven by slowing demand for Microsoft's Lumia devices, as the company lacked technological innovation and jaw-dropping products.

This forced update was first reported by Computerworld, which also noted that Microsoft even states that clicking on the red X will launch an upgrade to Windows 10. In addition to saving time for home users, this should make the lives of IT departments and third-party developers marginally easier. Microsoft is making great strides in building Windows 10 for mobile devices and is rumored to be working on a Surface phone for 2017 - but it may not produce any more Lumia models in the future, and that's probably a good thing. "They'll thank us later". While the GWX.exe, the "Get Windows X (10)" program, does indeed close when you hit that button, it doesn't cancel or reject the action it proposes.

"Feedback Hub is an app that lets you send Redmond ". feedback about Windows and apps by sharing your suggestions or problems".

"With the free Windows 10 upgrade offer ending on 29 July, we want to help people upgrade to the best version of Windows", a spokesperson said.

At the same conference, Microsoft also explained how the new upgrade schedule will work.

One reviewer praised Microsoft for setting up the hub.

For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the rollup package contains all security and non-security updates since Windows 7 SP1 released, until April 2016. After that, Microsoft will start charging users who are interested in upgrading to the latest OS.

Source: Got a problem with Windows 10? Microsoft wants to know about it

Apple Works to Fix iOS Update That Bricked iPad Pro 9.7 Tablets

DAILY VIDEO: iOS update causes new bricking problem, this time with iPad Pro 9.7; Microsoft sets the stage for IoT-enabled CRM; IBM, AMD, ARM, others look to unite CPUs, accelerators; and there's more.

Read more about the stories in today's news:

Today's topics include how the latest iOS update disabled some iPads, Microsoft's preparations to release a new IoT-enabled CRM, the development of a single data center interconnect fabric by a group of major tech vendors and Nvidia's latest graphics chip.

Apple has pulled back a recent update to its iOS 9 operating system after some iPad Pro 9.7 owners reported their tablets were disabled after installing the company's iOS 9.3.2 upgrade.

An Apple spokesman confirmed the problem and the pullback of the iOS update in a May 23 reply to an email inquiry from eWEEK. Some iPad Pro 9.7 owners found their tablets were "bricked," or in other words entirely inoperable after installing the update.

Microsoft is betting that the Internet of things will not only transform how enterprises manage connected devices, but also how they provide customer service and support.

The Redmond, Wash., software maker today released the Spring 2016 Wave update for its Dynamics CRM customer relationship management platform and announced its Connected Field Service solution for organizations seeking to provide maintenance services in the IoT era.

Connected Field Service can be used by support and maintenance organizations to more precisely manage their roaming workforces based on the information gleaned from their customers' IoT data.

IBM, ARM and Advanced Micro Devices are among the tech vendors teaming up to create a single data center interconnect fabric that will enable chips and accelerators from different vendors to communicate without the need for complex programming.

The new Cache Coherent Interconnect for Accelerators will make servers more efficient and better able to run such emerging data center workloads like big data analytics, machine learning, 4G and 5G wireless networking, video analytics and network-functions virtualization, according to officials with the companies involved.

Other vendors participating in the project are Huawei Technologies, Mellanox Technologies, Qualcomm and FPGA maker Xilinx.

Nvidia officials are continuing to roll out new offerings in what is becoming a high-profile month of May for the graphics technology vendor.

The company earlier this month introduced its GeForce GTX 1080, a powerful and highly efficient GPU based on Nvidia's new Pascal architecture for tasks such as gaming and virtual reality.

The product introductions continued last week as Nvidia rolled out the Tesla M10 GPU, which officials said will help drive more virtualized enterprise applications to employees.

The Telsa M10 is part of Nvida's Grid application virtualization technology, with the company also introducing the latest version of the software and promising to show it off to customers this week.

Source: Apple Works to Fix iOS Update That Bricked iPad Pro 9.7 Tablets

iOS 9.3.2 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

The iOS 9.3.1 update delivered a key fix for an iOS 9.3 problem but it also arrived with some problems of its own. Apple's new iOS 9.3.2 update fixes several of these issues but it's also causing issues for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners.

The iOS 9.3.1 update was a key update for iOS 9 users bringing a bug fix for a web link crashing problem that was put into the spotlight after the iOS 9.3 release in March. Apple's iOS 9.3.1 update was a key upgrade but it wasn't perfect.

As the roll out picked up speed, we started to hear about iOS 9.3.1 problems plaguing iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. This didn't come as a surprise.

iOS updates, even small iOS updates like iOS 9.3.1, always bring their own collection of problems to Apple's mobile devices.

These iOS 9.3.1 problems have forced Apple to roll out a brand new iOS 9.3 update called iOS 9.3.2. It's now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. And like iOS 9.3.1, it brings its own set of issues to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch owners.

Today we want to touch on the current state of iOS 9.3.2 problems for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and provide you with the most important information you need to know about them ahead of the next iOS update.

This roundup includes a look at fixes for iOS 9.3.2 problems, places to find feedback about your specific update, how to downgrade to the iOS 9.3.2 update, and details about the next iOS 9 update.

iOS 9.3.2 Problems

iOS 9.3.2 is a small update for iOS 9 users with a short list of bug fixes for lingering iOS 9 problems. It's much bigger (thanks to iOS 9.3) if you're coming from iOS 9.2.1 or older.

While the iOS 9.3.2 is working fine for some users, others are already running into trouble after downloading and installing the new update.

Error 56

The loudest complaints are coming from iPad Pro 9.7 users who say that the iOS 9.3.2 update bricked their device. The update is spitting out an "Error 56."

Apple is recommending these steps to iPad Pro owners experiencing the issue but the problem is persisting for some users and that's caused Apple to pull the iOS 9.3.2 update for the iPad Pro.

iPad Pro iOS 9.3.2 Update Pulled

If you own an 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and you're on iOS 9.3.1 or below, iOS 9.3.2 will no longer pop up if and when you check for an update.

Apple's reportedly on the case and is in the process of putting together another version of iOS 9.3.2 for the iPad Pro.

It's not clear when the update will return, Apple says that it's working to get it out as "quickly as possible" and the update will obviously remain unavailable for the iPad Pro until the company is able to conjure up a fix.

Other iOS 9.3.2 Problems

This isn't the only issue plaguing iOS 9.3.2 users. iOS 9.3.2 users are complaining about issues with Bluetooth, battery life, Wi-Fi, problems with Apple Music, issues with Touch ID, issues with Do Not Disturb, problems syncing photo albums, and more. We expect complaints about iOS 9.3.2 to pickup as we push away from the release date.

This is precisely why we recommend taking a few steps to prepare yourself, and your device, for iOS 9.3.2. A little prep work will go a long way toward preventing problems.

Make sure to keep an eye out iOS 9.3.2 problems, particularly if you're feeling leery making the move to the update on an older device.

Where to Find Feedback About iOS 9.3.2

It's important for everyone, those who have already upgraded to iOS 9.3.2 and those who haven't, to keep an eye on feedback about the update's performance.

As we push away from the release date, you'll want to dig for feedback about performance on your device, particularly if you're coming from something older than iOS 9.2.1 and/or using an older device like the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4s.

So where will you find this feedback about iOS 9.3.2 performance and potential problems? Well, you can start here.

We've put together some reasons to and not to install the iOS 9.3.2 update right now. If you're on the fence, start there.

We plan to start releasing our impressions of iOS 9.3.2 updates for popular devices in the near future. We'll be taking a look at the iOS 9.3.2 update for the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, and iPad.

If those aren't enough, we recommend keeping an eye on YouTube, Apple's discussion forums, and the MacRumors forums for additional feedback about the iOS 9.3 update.

This feedback will alert you to potential issues and also, potential benefits.

How to Fix iOS 9.3.2 Problems

If you've run into an iOS 9.3, iOS 9.3.1 or iOS 9.3.2 problem, there's no need to panic. There's a good chance there's a fix out there for your issue.

If an iOS 9 problem problem pops up on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, start with our list of fixes for common iOS 9 issues.

Our list features fixes for the most common iOS 9 problems including abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, and problems with Bluetooth.

If you run into iOS 9.3.2 activation problems you'll want to consult Apple's support document because it comes with a potential fix.

If you can't find a fix there, you should head on over to Apple's discussion forums for iPhone, iPad, Apple Music, and more. There, you'll find a library of fixes and a helpful community that can and will point you in the right direction.

If you can't find a fix online, you can get in contact with Apple Support via Twitter or schedule an appointment to see a Genius at an Apple Store.

You Can Downgrade to iOS 9.3.1

Apple is signing off on the iOS 9.3.1 update which means you can drop back down from iOS 9.3.2 to iOS 9.3.1 for a limited time.

This option will only be available for a week or two so you'll need to move quickly if you decide iOS 9.3.2 isn't working out on your phone or tablet.

What's Next

Those of you running into iOS 9.3.2 problems are on your own though it appears that help will be coming soon.

Today, Apple released an iOS 9.3.3 beta for developers. Like iOS 9.3.2, iOS 9.3.3 will almost certainly be a bug fix update dedicated to fixing iOS 9 problems and patching potential exploits.

At this point, we don't know what it will fix or when it will roll out to the public so those with problems will need to look for manual fixes while we wait.

Beyond the iOS 9.3.3 update, we should see another iOS release in June.

iOS 10 is all but confirmed for WWDC 2016, Apple's developer event that's set to kick off next month. During the keynote, we expect Apple to outline iOS 10 in detail. Shortly after the keynote, we expect Apple to deliver an iOS 10 beta for developers.

Keep an eye out for details regarding iOS 9.3.3 and iOS 10 as we push through the rest of May.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 9.3.2 & 5 Reasons You Should

Install iOS 9.3.2 If You Use Night Shift

One of iOS 9.3's most impressive features is called Night Shift. If you've used f.lux, you're familiar with this feature. If you aren't, here's what Night Shift is all about. 

Night Shift changes the color temperature of your screen. Colors become warmer after sunset and they adjust back to cooler more natural colors in the morning. So what does this mean for average iOS users?

The bright blue light that comes from your screen at night can interrupt your circadian rhythms making it harder to fall asleep. With Night Shift enabled, your iPhone's or iPad's display will automatically adjust using your location and time of day. 

There's a convenient way to disable Night Shift via the Control Center menu that you access swiping up from the bottom of the display. The video below is a demonstration of the feature.

The iOS 9.3.2 update improves Night Shift in that it allows you to use it with Low Power Mode on. Low Power Mode is accessible through Settings > Battery and it temporarily reduces power consumption in an effort to save you battery life.

On iOS 9.3.1, you aren't able to use Low Power Mode and Night Shift at the same time. On iOS 9.3.2, you can. So if you use these features, iOS 9.3.2 is probably worth a download for that feature alone. 

Source: iOS 9.3.2 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

Water pressure problems after storms in Big Spring

BIG SPRING, TX (KWES/KBYG) -

Big Spring is experiencing low water pressure issues Monday evening. 

Big Spring City Manager, Todd Darden said these problems are due to an electrical problem at the city's water treatment plant caused by Sunday's storms. 

Our media partner in Big Spring, KBYG News sent the following statement from Darden, "We lost all our electrical switch gear at the Water Treatment Plant due to the storms yesterday (Sunday). We got emergency generators running around 5:30 pm today that allowed us to start treating water late today. Throughout most of today we had pumping capability and used that through around 6 pm today but had to cut that back so we could maintain an emergency supply to the system . We are filling things back up at the plant as we speak (10 pm) and hopefully by early morning we should have most everyone back to normal pressure. I would ask that citizens only use water for essential needs as we get through this critical next 24 hours."

Residents are being asked to conserve water until the problem is resolved. 

Copyright 2016 KWES. All rights reserved.

Source: Water pressure problems after storms in Big Spring

iOS Update Causes New Bricking Problem, This Time With iPad Pro 9.7

In February, some iPhone owners had a similar bricking problem that disabled their phones after an iOS software update. Apple has pulled back a recent update to its iOS 9 operating system after some iPad Pro 9.7 owners reported disabled tablets after their machines underwent updates to the company's iOS 9.3.2 software release.An Apple spokesman confirmed the problem and the pullback of the iOS update in a May 23 reply to an email inquiry from eWEEK."We're working on a fix for an issue impacting a small number of iPad units that are receiving an error when trying to update the software," the spokesman told eWEEK. "We'll issue an update as quickly as possible."The iOS 9.3.2 update was causing owners of some iPad Pro 9.7 tablets to lose the use of their devices, which were essentially "bricked," or left useless after the patch was installed. Apple initially said it was looking into the issue after receiving "a small number of reports" about the problem. "Those unable to restore their device through iTunes should contact Apple support," the company advised in its statement. A May 20 story by MacRumors indicated that Apple is potentially replacing some iPad Pro 9.7 devices that have been left disabled by the errant iOS update and a resulting "Error 56" message, but the Apple spokesman would not comment on the report. "That's all we're saying on this," the spokesman said.In February, Apple had a similar device bricking issue with some iPhones that underwent an iOS update, according to earlier eWEEK stories. At that time, Apple issued an apology to iPhone owners, as well as a patched version of its iOS operating system, after an undisclosed number of iPhones were rendered inoperable by an "Error 53" security feature that the company said was built into the devices when they were assembled.The affected iPhones had been repaired by third-party service centers using non-Apple parts, which triggered the error message as a security feature, according to Apple. The Error 53 message is designed to come on if the phone's built-in fingerprint ID mechanism or its ca ble is replaced by someone who is trying to gain access to the device. The problem in those cases was that the error message also was generated after a phone was simply repaired. Apple heard plenty of customer complaints about the issue before finally solving the problem and asking customers for forgiveness.The company told customers that the problem that had cropped up "was designed to be a factory test and was not intended to affect customers." Customers who paid for an out-of-warranty replacement of their device based on the issue were told to contact AppleCare about a reimbursement.In the iPhone error case, the problem was specific to iPhones that were given iOS updates through Apple iTunes. Some customer devices received a message, "Connect to iTunes," after attempting an iOS update or a restore from iTunes on a Mac or PC. An Error 53 was then reported in iTunes, which appears when a device fails a security test that was designed to check whether Touch ID works properly befo re the device leaves the factory.To solve the problem, Apple released a software update that allowed customers who encountered the error message to successfully restore their device using iTunes on a Mac or PC. The company also provided an online support document describing more details about the error message and how affected devices can be repaired.
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Savvy Senior: Simplified tablets for tech-challenged seniors

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I'm interested in getting my 78-year-old mother a tablet for video calls and email but want to get one that's super simple to use. What can you recommend?

— Shopping Around

DEAR SHOPPING: There are several ways you can go about getting your mom a simplified tablet that's easy for her to use. Depending on how much help she needs and how much you're willing to spend, here are some options to consider.                                                                              

Simplify a tablet

If you or your mom already has a tablet, but it's too difficult for her to use, you can install a free senior-friendly software application on it, such as Oscar Senior (OscarSenior.com), which works on Apple iPads and Android tablets.

This app will change the appearance and performance of your tablet into a simplified device with big, understandable icons to only commonly used features (video calls, photos, instant messages, Internet, news, weather, reminders, contacts, etc.) for easy navigation, with no clutter. It even offers remote access capabilities. That way, you can gain access to your mom's tablet from your smartphone, so you can see what she sees and help her if she gets stuck.

Limited tech skills

If you're interested in purchasing your mom a new tablet that's specifically designed for seniors, you have options here, too, depending on how simple it needs to be.

For seniors with some, but limited, computer/tablet skills, there's AARP's RealPad, an Android Intel tablet with a 7.85-inch touch screen that provides a simplified home page with large text icons to frequently used functions. It also comes with 24/7 phone support, and a "Real QuickFix" tool that connects users to technology support agents over the Internet who can access the tablet and fix problems. It is available at AARPrealpad.org for $60. AARP recently announced that the RealPad will be discontinued when inventory sells out in a few months, but the organization will continue offering customer/technical support throughout the life of the product.

No tech skills

If your mother is completely unfamiliar with technology, two simpler options are the grandPad and Claris Companion.

GrandPad is a 7-inch touch-screen Android tablet that is designed for seniors, ages 75 and older. It comes with a stylus, charging stand and Verizon 4G LTE built-in, so it works anywhere within the Verizon network — home Wi-Fi is not necessary.

This tablet provides a simplified menu of big colorful icons and large text, to only essential features, giving your mom clutter-free, one-touch access to make phone calls and video calls, send voice emails, view photos and videos, listen to personalized music, check the weather, play games and more. But, to simplify usage and avoid confusion, it does not offer Web browsing.

GrandPad also has a "help" button that offers 24/7 phone/tablet remote assistance to help your mom with any facet of her tablet, and it provides damage and theft insurance, so if your mom breaks or loses her tablet, it will be replaced at no additional cost. Available at grandPad.net or by calling (800) 704-9412, a grandPad leases for $60 per month, or $53 per month if you pay one year in advance.

Another good option to check out is the Claris Companion (ClarisCompanion.com, (866) 284-4939), which offers Wi-Fi and 4G tablets that cost $549 and $649, respectively, plus a $29 and $49 monthly subscription fee.

These tablets are designed specifically for elderly seniors living at home so their family can connect with them socially via video calls, email, text messages and photos. It also gives caregivers the ability to receive alerts and monitor compliance with medications, treatments, and important appointments.

Claris Companions are 10-inch Android tablets that have big buttons and text to only essential functions. They come in a thick bamboo frame, with a charging stand that props them up, and can be customized to fit your mom's needs and abilities. Claris also offers a lower-cost tablet option for $349 and an Android app for $29.

Send senior questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC "Today" show and author of "The Savvy Senior" book.

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Updated tablet to be unveiled at Google I/O 2016?

Luis Castillo | May 21, 2016, 15:16

Updated tablet to be unveiled at Google I/O 2016?

At this point we don't know if Google is aware of the problem - threads on the Google Product Forum and the Code.Google.com bug tracker haven't had an official reply yet.

Google's next Nexus smartphones are always hard to predict, as we never get a like-for-like replacement every year. The Google Nexus 7's price range will be between $229 and $269.

The year is nearly halfway and recent rumors suggest that Google will launch its Google Nexus 7 during the upcoming annual developer's conference. However, other reports regarding the Nexus 7 reveal that instead of unveiling it, the tech giant might announce that they have made a decision to discontinue the Nexus tablet lineup. Hence, rumors suggest Nexus 6P (2016) will be launched at 2016 Google I/O. It has been three years and Nexus users say it is about time for the company to release a new tablet.

Nexus phones always come with dedicated codenames before they end up with an official name like the 5X or 6P, and this year is no different. Usually this would make us more inclined to believe them, but here it's more likely that they have all come from a single (not necessarily trusted) Weibo source. The event will be streamed live on Google. According to researcher IDC, Android is expected to close 2016 with 82.6% market share, slightly up from 2015's 81.2%, to 15.2% for IOS, down from the previous year's 15.8%.

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It is rumored that since Google is planning to take unveil the newest Android N platform, the mobile OS will need launching vehicles to showcase its new features. For now, read our Android 7 hands on review to see what's in store for the next version of Android. The Nexus 6P (2016) that was recently benchmarked on GeekBench shows that it will features Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will also support Unicode 9.

That said, both Nexus phones had exactly the same 12-megapixel camera sensor last year, so we might see the same thing again this year as well. Seven million units of the original tablet were sold at a rate of a million tablets per month, and perhaps Google is wanting more of the same in the 2016.

We left the YouTube video at the top of this article, where you'll be able to scroll back and relive the action.

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