First look: The new iPhone 6S Plus impresses

Computerworld Operating Systems September 28, 2015 First look: The new iPhone 6S Plus impresses From the faster new A9 chip to updated cameras, a faster Touch ID system and a new pressure-sensitive multitouch display, the latest iPhone represents more than a typical evolutionary update. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. iPhone 6S hits retail amid online shortages and profiteering 2. XcodeGhost used unprecedented infection strategy against Apple 3. Apple iOS privacy FAIL: Lockscreen unsafe again, thanks to Siri [u3] 4. Apple iPhone 6s -- it's better, stronger, faster (Tim can rebuild it) 5. Apple iPhone 6s release date is here (and Samsung is already trolling it) 6. Apple says 'app slicing' isn't yet available for iOS 9 apps 7. iOS 9: How to get transit directions in Maps 8. At Sprint and T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone 6S for $5 a month (or less) 9. 10 great Apple Watch OS 2-compatible apps you'll use White Paper: Sumo Logic The New Mindset for Building Secure Services in the Cloud Cloud computing requires different rules and a different way of thinking. Too often there is unnecessary push back when venturing into unchartered waters. This white paper discusses 10 best practices for securely leveraging the cloud and capitalizing on this new disruptive shift with confidence and clarity. Learn More iPhone 6S hits retail amid online shortages and profiteering While Apple's new iPhone 6S an 6S Plus went on sale today in the company's retail stores, the smartphones remain backordered for weeks when purchased online. READ MORE XcodeGhost used unprecedented infection strategy against Apple Hackers who targeted Apple pulled off an unprecedented feat by lulling unwitting developers into loading thousands of iOS apps with adware. READ MORE Apple iOS privacy FAIL: Lockscreen unsafe again, thanks to Siri [u3] Yet again, iOS 9.0 has a nasty lockscreen bug. It allows anyone to see your photos and contacts. Surely it's time Apple got the root of the problem, rather than just duct-taping the edges... READ MORE Apple iPhone 6s -- it's better, stronger, faster (Tim can rebuild it) It's the iPhone 6s release date. Apple fans in the US and around the world rejoice (well, so long as you live in one of the other 11 countries blessed with the first wave of 6s and 6s Plus sales)... READ MORE White Paper: Qualys Inc. Vulnerability Management Begins at the Endpoint As mobility and the global network infrastructure expands, the need for security assessment and policy compliance is essential. See how CIOs, CSOs and CTOs can stay ahead of evolving global network security and read about the next phase of innovation in security assessment. Learn More Apple iPhone 6s release date is here (and Samsung is already trolling it) It's the iPhone 6s release date. Apple fans in the US and around the world rejoice (well, so long as you live in one of the other 11 countries blessed with the first wave of 6s and 6s Plus sales)... READ MORE Apple says 'app slicing' isn't yet available for iOS 9 apps The 'app slicing' feature in iOS 9 that would enable developers to target slimmer variants of their apps to specific devices is unavailable because of a bug in iCloud, Apple's cloud service for its devices. READ MORE iOS 9: How to get transit directions in Maps Apple finally brings public transit directions to its Maps app in iOS 9. Here's how you can incorporate bus, train, and subway directions when planning your trip. READ MORE At Sprint and T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone 6S for $5 a month (or less) Starting Friday, Sprint's in-store customers will be able to lease an iPhone 6S with 16GB of storage for $1 a month. 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