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People in India will soon not be able to use Microsoft's Skype service to make calls to local mobile phones and landlines. The company has quietly revealed, via an updated support website page, that all those kinds of calls will end on November 10 in that country. People in India will still be able to use Skype to make calls to other Skype users and to make international mobile and landline calls. Also, people outside of India will still be able to use their Skype app to call mobile and landline numbers in that country after November 10. Microsoft has not offered an explanation for this change. However, voice calls on mobile phones in India are incredibly cheap al…

The BBC has updated its iPlayer service to now store 30 days' worth of content for viewers in the UK. In the past, the catch-up service was limited to 7 days for the majority of shows, making this quite the upgrade for those who found themselves frequently missing episodes. While the broadcaster is increasing the duration as to how long programmes are stored for viewing in the UK, there are some shows that are available for up to a year, including Panorama, Question Time, and Prime Minister's Questions. Some shows will still be limited to under 30 days, including the likes of Match of the Day. Source: The Next Web Continue reading...

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in India as scheduled, as Apple has confirmed that both devices will be launching in the country on October 17. Consumers interested will be able to pre-order the devices from October 7. Although Apple has not announced the pricing of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, NDTV Gadgets has managed to uncover the prices of the handsets in India. Here's what you'll have to shell out: iPhone 6 16 GB - Rs. 53,500 ($868) 64 GB - Rs. 62,500 ($1014) 128 GB - Rs. 71,500 ($1160) iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB - Rs. 62,500 ($1014) 64 GB - Rs. 71,500 ($1160) 128 GB - Rs. 80,500 ($1305) As is customary for devices launching d…

One of the most annoying bugs I've experienced thus far with iOS 8 is an issue where notification banners don't seem to want to disappear from the top of the screen. No matter how purposefully I flick them away, they just sit there silently mocking me. From a quick web and Twitter search, I don't seem to be alone. However, I've managed to find a temporary solution that should get rid of particularly persistent notification banners. How to make stuck notification banners in iOS 8 go away When a banner gets stuck in iOS 8 at the top of the screen and flicking doesn't seem to rid you of it, press the Home button once instead. I've been experiencing this issue sin…

Three years of since his passing, it appears that Steve Jobs' legacy and memory are very much a part of Apple and Apple's executives. Earlier in the week, Apple CEO Tim Cook had sent an email asking employees to remember Jobs' influence on the world, and now on the anniversary of his death Cook and Apple marketing head Phil Schiller are both turning to Twitter to express their remembrance of Apple's late co-founder. On Saturday evening, Cook had posted two messages to Twitter while backpacking through the Grand Canyon: Remembering SJ, "You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever." In Grand Canyon National Park backpacking and th…

Every week Apple adds tons of new media content on iTunes — music, books, movies and more. It's impossible to keep up with all of it, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! This week we've got debut music from an Aussie rock band, the return of trumpet master Herb Alpert, season two of Arrow, Transformers and more! Planet Blue Eyes - The Preatures This five-piece alt-rock band from Australia borrows from a lot of sources but it's hard to put your finger on what their definitive sound is like; they've synthesized a lot of past influences ranging from American southern rock, huge Aussie acts like INXS to Manchester post-punk into a really …

Review is like app or game coverage but for movie series, television shows, comic books, and other geeky entertainment. It's great stuff you can watch and enjoy on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV! On this week's episode — If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Chances are everyone knows that answer, because in the 30 years since it debuted, Ghostbusters has become one of the most iconic movies of the 80s. And Don, Matt, Guy, and Rene are crossing the streams to talk all about it! Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download Directly Follow on Twitter Show notes Ghostbusters on iTunes Panel Don Melton of DonMelton.com …

If you're a fan of Homeland, the immensely popular spy drama, the good news is that the long wait for season 4 is now at an end. Or it is if you're Stateside, us Brits have to wait another week, so no spoilers! In any case whether you're a long standing fan, someone who's never seen a single episode or anywhere in between, catching up with your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV is a breeze with iTunes! The iTunes Store is the first place to go with all three seasons available to purchase in full, in SD or HD, as well as already having an order page for the new season in certain locations such as the UK – if you're seeing it elsewhere sing out in the comments below. Pay your …

This iPhone 5C hybrid case features a thick silicone inner layer that absorbs impacts with a thick polycarbonate shell that sits on top for extra protection. It's thick, but great for anyone who works outdoors in the thick of things. Did we mention it even has a built-in kickstand? Yours today for only $6.95! Continue reading...

This contest is a little outside of what we normally run around here, and it's probably against what should be a Mobile Nations company policy. But you know, since I've neglected to write that policy yet, and it's a quiet Saturday, and we're a big mobile loving community that helps each other out, and I'm personally going to give away some awesome prizes, I think it'll be ok. At least this time. :) So here's the deal. My better half has been away at school all year taking her MBA. She's coming into the home stretch, working on her big final thesis project which is focused on Premium French Fashion brands and the opportunities and challenges facing them in North America…

It’s that time of year and BlueHat v14 is almost upon us. As always, BlueHat is an opportunity for us to bring the brightest minds in security together, both internal and external, to discuss and tackle some of the hardest problems facing the industry today. Through this conference, our engineering teams get deep technical information and education on the latest threats from proven industry experts.

iOS 8 adds some storage friendly features that allow you to make sure the Messages app isn't wreaking as much havoc as it previously could. One of the ways iOS now helps you conserve storage is by letting you set video messages to automatically expire after a period of time. As we all know, video can be a huge storage hog and keeping tons of video messages in text threads can quickly eat through gigabytes of space before you know it. Here's how you can prevent it from ever happening again: Save storage space on your iPhone or iPad by setting video messages to automatically expire Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or higher. Tap on Messag…

Apple's recently acquired Beats business won't be seen on camera at National Football League games, even though the Beats headphones are very popular among many NFL players. Re/code reports that the NFL has a headset sponsorship with rival Bose, and as a result, players cannot wear Beats headsets while on the field playing games. That restriction even extends to post-game interviews with TV reporters and practice sessions. In a statement, a Beats spokesperson said: Over the last few years athletes have written Beats into their DNA as part of the pre-game ritual Music can have a significant positive effect on an athlete's focus and mental preparedness and has…

NSFW is a weekly op-ed column in which I talk about whatever's on my mind. Sometimes it'll have something to do with the technology we cover here on iMore; sometimes it'll be whatever pops into my head. Your questions, comments and observations are welcome. iOS 8 has been out for a few weeks now, and I've been hearing a similar complaint come from quite a few users: They can't install it because it's too big. Is that their fault, or is it Apple's? It's a problem that's trivial to work around if you have a Mac or PC with iTunes on it: Simply plug in your phone to the computer, launch iTunes, and tell iTunes to update the phone. The computer does the heavy lifting f…

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The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple! On this episode: Missing iCloud data, missing weather, camera scratches, call relay requirements, iOS 8 updating, iPhone 6 favorites, Wi-Fi calling quality, raise to Siri, battery life, and more of your iOS 8, and iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus questions answered! With Peter Cohen, Ally Kazmucha, and Rene Ritchie. Support the iMore show: Go to varidesk.com and tell them iMore sent you! Subscribe in iTunes: Audio Subscribe in RSS: Audio Download directly: Audio Show notes iOS 8 review iPhone 6 review iPhone 6 Plus review Hosts Rene Ritchie Peter Cohen…

Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates had a lot of positive things to say about Apple Pay and the potential Apple has to take mobile payments mainstream. Highlighting the security behind Apple Pay and the fact that you no longer need a physical credit card, Gates says that the standards-based approach Apple is using will help mobile payments gain critical mass. In an interview with Bloomberg, Gates said that Apple Pay is a great example of how cell phone-based payments can be conducted in a very inexpensive manner. Despite competing services already available on rival platforms, like Google Wallet, Gates seems to think that Apple's entry into the market will help…

Apple CEO Tim Cook is calling on his employees to take a moment to reflect on the influence that late company co-founder Steve Jobs had on Apple and the world in a heartfelt email sent Friday. In it, Cook asks his staff to "appreciate the many ways Steve made our world better," a message that Cook has been saying in his recent interviews with Charlie Rose. The email comes ahead of the three-year anniversary of the passing of Jobs this Sunday. Team, Sunday will mark the third anniversary of Steve's passing. I'm sure that many of you will be thinking of him on that day, as I know I will. I hope you'll take a moment to appreciate the many ways Steve made our worl…

If you're having issues with the rear iSight camera in your iPhone 5s, a DIY repair is always an option, and in this particular case, it's not a terribly hard one either. Symptoms of a defective rear camera include purple spots on the lens that shows up in photos, lines through photos, issues with the Camera app freezing and never opening, and even blacked out photos appearing in the Photos app. Regardless what symptom you're experiencing, we can walk you through how to replace the camera in your iPhone 5s in less than 60 minutes, and for far less money than what a new iPhone would cost. What you need to DIY replace an iPhone 5s rear camera You'll need some tools …

Task manager 2Do has received a massive update, adding compatibility with iOS 7 and iOS 8, along with several major new features. 2Do for iPhone and iPad now features a new look, extandable lists, a new Inbox geared towards GTD lovers, extension support, and more. There are several important new features in this update. This includes support for extensions in iOS 8. You can add text from other apps to 2Do using the standard iOS share sheet, and tags can also be added when using the extension. Calendar events can also be managed directly from 2Do on the iPad, without the need to open a separate calendar app. Adding tasks is now easier and quicker. The new Quick Add…

Apple will reportedly hold its next event on Thursday, October 16. This is expected to be the debut of the new iPads, new Macs, and OS X Yosemite. It is also expected to be a more relaxed event than the one held in September, held at the Town Hall on Apple's campus in Cupertino. From Re/code: Apple has a few more new products to unveil before the year is out, and it plans to show them off in a couple weeks. Sources tell Code/red the company will hold its next special event on Thursday, Oct. 16 — not the 21st. Headlining the gathering: The latest updates to its iPad line, along with those new iMacs that 9to5Mac told us about earlier this week. Also: OS X Yosemit…

Sharing extensions, part of Apple's Extensibility feature in iOS 8, makes it easier than ever to share content. Ever want to share something directly from Safari to one of your App Store apps? Well now you can, thanks to the new sharing options iOS 8 brought with it. However, as most new features, developers have to support them for you to take advantage of them. These are currently the App Store apps we think have done an exception job of implementing sharing extensions in iOS 8! Pinterest Anyone who is familiar with Pinterest will tell you that finding and sharing pins prior to iOS 8 wasn't all that much fun. You'd need to copy or paste a URL to your clipboa…

Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! We've got a few discounts today on some great games today, along with updates to a few more practical apps. Updated iOS apps Hulu Plus: Full redesign of the video streaming app, plus you can activate a new subscription right from your device. - Free, subscription - Download now The Transit App: Check when the next bus is coming from a new Notification Center widget. - Free - Download now 2Do: This hugely popular task management app has added a wide range of iOS …