First look: The new iPhone 6S Plus impresses

Computerworld Mobile/Wireless Computing 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. Silent Circle aims at the enterprise market with Blackphone 2 2. The future of Windows phones includes unlocking with facial recognition 3. BlackBerry pins hopes on an Android phone, Priv, as handset losses continue 4. Verizon, Qualcomm set to supply controversial unlicensed LTE starting next year 5. IDG Contributor Network: Mobile apps: Publish first, test never 6. At Sprint and T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone 6S for $5 a month (or less) 7. Microsoft's new Invite app makes scheduling meetings on iPhone a breeze 8. Huawei Watch vs. the new Moto 360: A detailed real-world comparison 9. Forget long lines; this woman bought an iPhone via telepresence White Paper: IBM IBM MobileFirst Platform Compared to DIY Mobile Platforms This comparative whitepaper discusses how the IBM MobileFirst Developer Edition plug-in compares to unsupported "do-it-yourself" options, focusing on tools for the development of quality native, hybrid and web mobile applications. Learn More Silent Circle aims at the enterprise market with Blackphone 2 The Blackphone 2 is designed to meet the management and security needs of enterprises, while not alienating workers who will end up using it for their personal affairs as well. READ MORE The future of Windows phones includes unlocking with facial recognition Microsoft released a set of guidelines detailing what it expects from different tiers of Windows 10 phones and tablets, offering a glimpse at what the company's hardware plans may look like. READ MORE BlackBerry pins hopes on an Android phone, Priv, as handset losses continue BlackBerry is moving away from its proprietary operating system and embracing Android as it seeks to turn around its loss-making handset business READ MORE Verizon, Qualcomm set to supply controversial unlicensed LTE starting next year Verizon and Qualcomm are on track to extend LTE networks into Wi-Fi frequencies by the end of next year despite a heated controversy over whether that would slow down wireless LANs. READ MORE Webcast: IBM Becoming an Enterprise Digital Business Register for this exciting webcast as Gartner analyst Donald Feinberg provides his view point of the Digital Business, the impact to organizations and society as a whole, how it breaks down traditional barriers between industry segments, creating completely new value chains and new business opportunities. Learn More IDG Contributor Network: Mobile apps: Publish first, test never When a user-experience company recently tested mobile apps from pharmacy chain Rite Aid and restaurant chain Applebee's, both apps greatly frustrated focus-group users. The Applebee's app, foe example, didn't update pricing when quantity was changed, forced to enter name and location multiple times, and forced some users repeatedly restart the order. READ MORE At Sprint and T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone 6S for $5 a month (or less) Sprint's in-store customers will be able to lease an iPhone 6S with 16GB of storage for $1 a month. READ MORE Microsoft's new Invite app makes scheduling meetings on iPhone a breeze The latest project from Microsoft's Garage division is an app that helps users better schedule meetings. READ MORE Huawei Watch vs. the new Moto 360: A detailed real-world comparison These two new smartwatches may look similar but live with 'em both for a week, and you spot some very important differences. READ MORE Forget long lines; this woman bought an iPhone via telepresence It might have been the most unusual customer to ever appear at Apple's Palo Alto store, but not entirely out of place in the heart of Silicon Valley. READ MORE : MoreDirect eGude: Endpoint Trends In this eGuide, Computerworld, Network World, and InfoWorld look at some of the latest trends in mobile endpoint management and protection. Read on to learn how to safely and effectively enable mobile endpoints in your organization. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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