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iPhone 6s gold vs rose gold

Stuck trying to decide between the iPhone 6s rose gold or gold? Check out these high resolution photos to help you make the decision between the two colors.

Should I upgrade to an iPhone 6S from an iPhone 6?

If you have an iPhone 6 and you were thinking about upgrading to the new iPhone 6S, the answer is.... Yes. Here's why:

Top Reasons to upgrade to the new iPhone 6S

1) The case and screen are stronger and more durable.  Even though the new model looks the same, Apple is using a stronger grade aluminum and glass for the case and screen respectively. These new materials are much more resilient to damage if you drop your phone. In fact the new materials are so rugged you might even consider using your phone desnudo.

2) Applications runs faster and smoother. The new iPhone 6S has a faster processor and more RAM. This means compared to the previous generation (iPhone 6) your applications will open faster and won't lag. Overall when using your phone you will experience less stalling and stuttering. This is especially important since the latest operating system, iOS 9, seems to be slower than iOS 8.

3) Better fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner (aka Touch ID) is noticeable faster and more reliable. Compared to the previous generation I notice that my iPhone unlocks much faster.

4) Upgrading to the latest model doesn't cost as much as you think. Because iPhones retain so much of their value you can sell your iPhone 6 on eBay or Swappa and use the proceeds to subsidize your new iPhone 6S. In fact a recent study shows that upgrading every year costs about the same as upgrading every 2 years (assuming you sell your phone private party).

5) The increase in weight and size are de minimus. When comparing both models side by side, you definitely won't notice the increase in size, and the increase in weight is negligible.

So overall I would recommend upgrading to the new iPhone 6S. If you take into account the benefits of the new features and you sell your old phone private party; I think it makes sense.

P.S. The pressure sensitive touch screen (aka 3D Touch) of the 6S has been receiving a lot of attention. My initial impression of 3D Touch is that it's a bit of a gimmick and it isn't really that useful. Perhaps my opinion will change over time but so far I've found it finicky to use and not very intuitive. When it does work I don't fee like it is doing anything exceptional. Perhaps my opinion will change over time and/or if developers come up with some novel uses for this feature. We shall see.

Tips & Tricks to Free Up Memory on your iPhone or iPad (that Apple doesn't want you to know about)

Why doesn't Apple want you to know about these tips & tricks to free up memory on your iOS device? Because Apple makes a LOT of money every time you purchase an iPhone or iPad with higher storage levels (64GB or 128GB instead of the standard 16GB).

We all know the basic steps to increase storage on your iOS device (such as an iPhone or iPad)... remove apps that you don't use, delete photos, music and videos, delete old text messages, etc.

But what if you are running out of storage space on your iPhone and you don't want to delete anything? Here are some simple tips & tricks that will free up memory on your iPhone or iPad that don't require you to delete anything!

1) Move photos and videos to an iCloud Shared Album

Most people don't realize this but photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Album don't use up any memory on your device and they don't count towards your iCloud quota. Just create a shared iCloud album but don't invite anyone to view the album. Then you can upload your photos and videos to the album without worrying about using up any of your phone's memory or iCloud quota. You can create up to 100 shared albums and each album can hold up to 5,000 photos and videos regardless of size.

2) Clear your app cache by deleting and immediately re-installing apps

Over time individual apps accumulate temporary files and data in what is known as a "cache". For example, the Google Search app starts out at 95MB when you first download it. After several months of regular Google searches the app can swell up to over 300MB. Even if you "kill" an app by swiping it away in the app switcher, the cache will not be cleared. Unfortunately the only way to effectively clear an app's cache is to delete the app and then immediately re-install it. Examples of apps that may have a bloated cache are Google Search, Facebook, Chrome Browser, Spotify, and Flipboard. I have freed up several hundred MB per app using this method.

How to find new music on Spotify

Recently I made the switch from Pandora to Spotify. A lot of my friends were using the Swedish music streaming service so I signed up for the 30 day trial to see what the fuss is about. I'm three weeks into my trial and one thing I noticed is that Spotify can be a bit overwhelming at first. Coming from the simple interface of Pandora (pick a song, listen to the station, rinse, repeat), I wasn't sure where to start with Spotify. With Spotify you have the option of listening to radio stations, entire albums, curated playlists, even your friends' music. So here are a few features that I have found useful to help discover new music and get the most out of my paid Spotify subscription...

• The curated playlists on Spotify are excellent... If you go to the menu, select Browse, and then scroll down you will find a selection of playlists by genre. These playlists have songs hand selected by music aficionados employed by Spotify. It's a great way to find new songs that mainstream radio stations just don't play.
• The "Discover" feature has really good recommendations... Go to the menu, select Browse, then select Discover (it's at the top just under New Releases). Based on your listening history Spotify will recommend songs or albums that you might like. So far I have found the recommendations to be on point about 70% of time.
• Find songs by artist... Whenever I find a new artist I like the first thing I do is find other songs by that artist. A quick and easy way to do this is when you're listening to a song select "Go to artist". That will take you to the artist page where you can quickly see the top five songs by that artist. I usually add any songs that have over 1 million hits.
• Find out what your friends are listening to... If you have Facebook friends using Spotify you should leverage the power of social media. Go to "Browse", "Top Lists", and select "Top tracks in your network". You will have a list of the songs that your friends are listening to. Next to each song you can even see which of your friends are listening to the track.

Let me know if you have any other tips or tricks on how discover new music on Spotify.

Will the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5") fit in my pocket?

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If you want to know if the new iPhone 6 Plus (the 5.5 inch model, iPhone 6+) will fit in your pants or pockets then your best bet is to take it for a "test drive". I recommend buying a low cost plastic mock-up that you can try out with various outfits and in different positions (sitting, standing, etc.) Check out the model below from Amazon.com

Switching from the Samsung Galaxy S5 (Android) to the iPhone 6 (iOS), and I'm not looking back

iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5

It's been a few days now that I've made the switch from the Samsung Galaxy S5 to the new Apple iPhone 6 (4.7"). And I can honestly say I will not be looking back. So long Android, it was good knowing you, but I am making the switch to Apple. For perspective, I've been a loyal Android user for the past several years. My last phones have been a Motorola Droid HD, Samsung Galaxy S4, and finally a Samsung Galaxy S5 (all on the Verizon network). So why the change of heart? I feel the iPhone 6 is truly the tipping point for Apple. Apple finally adopted all of the features that kept me a loyal Android user for many years (large screen, custom keyboards), while maintaining their amazing design and sleek operating system. Basically whatever advantages Droid phones had in the past have all been adopted (or copied depending on your perspective) by Apple. But, I'll let the courts and lawyers sort that out. The fact of the matter is that the iPhone 6 truly represents the best overall smart phone. Is it perfect? Far from it, but it really is the best all around phone on the market.


What makes the iPhone 6 so great (for a former Galaxy S5 user)...

• "It just works"... it may sound cliche but there really isn't a better way to describe using an iPhone. Everything runs buttery smooth and apps open instantaneously. No lag, no waiting, no apps crashing. It really is refreshing to have a phone that responds instantaneously to every input. To see for yourself just how fast the iPhone 6 is check out this speed test. 
• Hasta la vista bloatware... Finally, I don't have to deal with updating NFL Mobile, Verizon Cloud, ISIS Mobile Wallet, ChatOn and the dozens of other useless apps forced on you by both Samsung and Verizon.
• Hello iMessage... I'm an avid texter and there were few things more agonizing than waiting... and waiting... for a text message to go through only to find out that your, "message failed to send." iMessage uses WiFi to seamlessly send messages to other iPhone users (which 95% of my friends and family are). 
• The cool touch of aluminum... Just holding an iPhone in your hand and you immediately realize the benefits of a metal phone. All of the Samsung Galaxy phones felt like cheap plastic toys while the iPhone feels like a quality piece of fine jewelry.
• A fingerprint scanner that I actually use... The fingerprint scanner on the iPhone is so effective and accurate that it's actually quicker to unlock your phone using your fingerprint than it is to swipe across the screen. The fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy... well I wouldn't know... I never used it.
• Superior apps... The quality of the apps you find on iOS are markedly superior to their counterparts on Android. Not only do they run smoother and faster, they also look better. This doesn't come as much of a surprise as any app developer will tell you creating an app for unified and consistent iPhone ecosystem is much simpler than the fragmented Android operating system.
• May I update your OS?... Apple issues a new operating and you update your phone. Simple. With Android on the other hand, if you want the latest operating system your best bet is to buy a new phone.

Of course not everything is milk and honey in the land of Apple. Here's what I miss about Android...

• Better integration with Google Services... You can still access GMail, Google Maps, Google Now, etc. on your iPhone but it just doesn't work as well. And since Apple won't allow you to select a default app you are stuck using Safari and Apple maps (I prefer Chrome and Google Maps)
• Better notification bar... The notification bar on Android phones was an extremely useful and polished tool that allowed you to not only receive notifications, but to also respond to emails, get traffic updates, and control apps. The iPhone notification bar I feel is a work in progress. 

... and that's about it. There are a few other minor things like apps WiFi-matic which would automatically turn your WiFi off to conserve your battery but they are all pretty minor and nothing I can't live without.