Tuesday 30 September 2014
Friday 26 September 2014
Apple sorry for software glitch, defends new iPhones
Washington (AFP) - Apple made a rare apology for a software bug that has seen iPhone users lose service, while seeking to quell a storm over reports that its new handsets are susceptible to bending.
The slew of negative headlines saw a steep drop in Apple stock, as the US tech giant acknowledged the software glitch, offering a temporary fix immediately and a full update "in the next few days."
But Apple sought to minimize reports on bending of its newly released oversize iPhone -- one analyst described the damaging claims as "a black eye" for Apple -- saying it had only received nine complaints about the matter."Our iPhones are designed, engineered and manufactured to be both beautiful and sturdy," a spokeswoman said in an email to AFP.
"They also feature stainless steel and titanium inserts to reinforce high-stress locations and use the strongest glass in the smartphone industry."
The statement said that "with normal use a bend in iPhone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted Apple with a bent iPhone 6 Plus."
Apple offered a "workaround" to the software glitch after numerous users complained on social media and online forums that the iOS 8.0.1 update left their phones largely inoperable.
The update, which was released and then pulled within hours Wednesday, had been developed to add in fitness monitoring programs which were omitted from the iOS 8 platform released last week.
"We have a workaround for you if you have an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and you lost cellular service and Touch ID functionality today after updating to iOS 8.0.1," Apple said.
The California company released fully updated iOS 8.0.2 software late Thursday to fix the problem, but it was not immediately clear if that had done the trick.
- #BendGate -
It is further embarrassment to Apple after some users posted comments about bends in the bodies of the oversize iPhone 6 Plus when carried in trouser pockets.
On the MacRumors forum of Apple users, one iPhone buyer noted that, after carrying the handset in a front pocket for 18 hours, "I saw the reflection of the window in the iPhone slightly distorted."
The user posted a picture of the bent phone, and dozens posted similar complaints on Twitter, using the hashtag #BendGate.
Apple shares tumbled 3.8 percent to $97.88 on the news, amid concerns the problems could hurt sales of the hugely profitable iPhones.
"It's certainly a black eye for Apple," said Roger Kay, analyst at Endpoint Technologies Associates.
Kay said the software glitch "is not a major problem, they can fix that."
More serious, said Kay, is the whether Apple's new "phablet" will be viewed as too fragile for some buyers.
"The bending problem is baked into the design of the phone so it's something they can't just fix," Kay told AFP. "They're committed to this design."
The analyst said Apple may offer some compensation to buyers or it may take a "hardball" approach by saying, "you're not supposed to abuse your phone or sit on your phone, you're supposed to treat it like a piece of electronics."- 'Let's get real' -
Brian White, analyst at the brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald, said the problems were blown out of proportion and that the share drop offered a good buying opportunity for Apple stocks.
"Let's get real," White said in a note to clients, calling the concerns about bending "irrational."
"After taking both new iPhones for a spin at Apple's special event, and again this week in Hong Kong, concerns with bending the iPhones never crossed our mind as both felt very durable," he said.
"As such, we believe this concern offers investors an opportunity to take advantage of this media-hyped situation and participate in what we believe is the next 'super cycle' for Apple."
Apple said Monday it sold more than 10 million of the new smartphones in the first three days since launching to fanfare in a handful of countries, setting a new record for opening weekend sales as Apple diehards queued outside shops for days.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were launched Friday in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico and Singapore.
They will be available in more than 20 additional countries on September 26, and 115 countries by the end of the year.http://news.yahoo.com/apple-acknowledges-bug-iphone-software-offers-fix-142826843.htmlApple sorry for software glitch, defends new iPhones
Wife-Beater? Tee-Billz Reportedly Physically Abuses Tiwa Savage
Wife-Beater? Tee-Billz Reportedly Physically Abuses Tiwa Savage
Rumors of a strain in the 5-month wedding between Tiwa Savage and Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun surfaced this week, and it seems there’s a lot more wrong in the union.
The Wanted singer had reportedly fired Tee Billz as her manager, and now a new report alleges that Tee-Billz beats his wife.
According to blogger Kemi Filani, Tee Billz has been beating Tiwa Savage even before they got married.
She wrote,
The Wanted singer had reportedly fired Tee Billz as her manager, and now a new report alleges that Tee-Billz beats his wife.
According to blogger Kemi Filani, Tee Billz has been beating Tiwa Savage even before they got married.
She wrote,
Their marriage is barely five months old (they got married in Dubai in May) but Tiwa can’t hold it in anymore…she’s tired of putting up with Tunji…..he beats her, cheats on her etc…so many incredible stories i can’t even put here…but she’s finally ready to call it quit and it all revolves around her money.
Three different sources in their inner circle confirmed this. “Kemi, it’s nothing new abeg. We were shocked when she accepted to marry him, he’s bn beating her even before he asked her to marry him but love is stupid sometimes. When she agreed to marry him fine, we said ‘okay, do a private and not a big wedding in case things fall apart but they said no…it’s money sharing formula that is worrying them” one of the sources in the circle confidently told me.
Nollywood in the Eyes of Charles Novia
By Onyinye Muomah
At the premiere of Invasion 1897 at the ongoing Abuja International Film Festival, the director, Lancelot Imasuen, got everyone laughing when he disclosed that he had worried over inviting his colleague, Charles Novia.
Mr. Novia had just commended the movie.
A filmmaker himself, Mr. Novia is known for his articles on his personal blog and in some dailies, lambasting various aspects of Nollywood and the entertainment industry in general, especially the actors.
It was Novia who once stated that two of Nollywood's biggest actresses, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji, were not great at their craft.
His criticisms are usually seen as "bad belle" and he has often been challenged on his mastery of his profession. One of the actresses at the receiving end of his diatribes once labeled him a "failed filmmaker."
At the film festival in Abuja, PREMIUM TIMES cornered Mr. Novia to ask him about his "reputation."
On his critiques, Mr. Novia said: "I'm a filmmaker and then I'm a critique but it is good for one within the system to be a critique. We need to be speaking for ourselves and for my colleagues in the system to realise that I'm one who speaks from the heart and says things the way they are. They (should) not feel bad about it. They (should) know that I'm one who speaks from an objective point of view. It means that one is appreciated as it were. I think there are more of the critiques in Nollywood like me but they don't have the liver as it were to come out."
The director then went on to defend his right to appraise Nollywood by citing his contributions to the industry.
"I think you should do a little bit of history of my films. I'm there on Google. I have done over 40 movies and discovered some of the biggest stars you have in Nollywood today; to name a few: Desmond Elliot, Caroline Danjuma, Empress Njamah, Grace Amah... There are many that I've brought out from my stables. I keep on doing talent development. I wrote the first book on Nollywood as a filmmaker. I am a member of the Oscar Award committee in the Academy awards. There are a lot of things which one has done at the risk of sounding immodest."
Mr. Novia, meanwhile, had no bad word to say about Mr. Imasuen's movie, Invasion 1897. He called it a fantastic movie that tells the story of the Black man.
"It is not just the African story. He has told the story in such a way that invokes a whole lot of nationalism, a new feeling of pride being a Black man. We had our culture, we had our history, and we had a whole lot of things going for us before the colonialists came. Of course, colonialism had its advantages as well as disadvantages. Colonialists came and they tried to force their own culture and imperialism on us. So what Lancelot is trying to do is show that we had history, we had an order; systemic order within the African value system."
At the premiere of Invasion 1897 at the ongoing Abuja International Film Festival, the director, Lancelot Imasuen, got everyone laughing when he disclosed that he had worried over inviting his colleague, Charles Novia.
Mr. Novia had just commended the movie.
A filmmaker himself, Mr. Novia is known for his articles on his personal blog and in some dailies, lambasting various aspects of Nollywood and the entertainment industry in general, especially the actors.
It was Novia who once stated that two of Nollywood's biggest actresses, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji, were not great at their craft.
His criticisms are usually seen as "bad belle" and he has often been challenged on his mastery of his profession. One of the actresses at the receiving end of his diatribes once labeled him a "failed filmmaker."
At the film festival in Abuja, PREMIUM TIMES cornered Mr. Novia to ask him about his "reputation."
The director then went on to defend his right to appraise Nollywood by citing his contributions to the industry.
"I think you should do a little bit of history of my films. I'm there on Google. I have done over 40 movies and discovered some of the biggest stars you have in Nollywood today; to name a few: Desmond Elliot, Caroline Danjuma, Empress Njamah, Grace Amah... There are many that I've brought out from my stables. I keep on doing talent development. I wrote the first book on Nollywood as a filmmaker. I am a member of the Oscar Award committee in the Academy awards. There are a lot of things which one has done at the risk of sounding immodest."
Mr. Novia, meanwhile, had no bad word to say about Mr. Imasuen's movie, Invasion 1897. He called it a fantastic movie that tells the story of the Black man.
"It is not just the African story. He has told the story in such a way that invokes a whole lot of nationalism, a new feeling of pride being a Black man. We had our culture, we had our history, and we had a whole lot of things going for us before the colonialists came. Of course, colonialism had its advantages as well as disadvantages. Colonialists came and they tried to force their own culture and imperialism on us. So what Lancelot is trying to do is show that we had history, we had an order; systemic order within the African value system."
Wiz Khalifa wants joint custody
Wiz Khalifa wants joint custody
Wiz Khalifa is seeking joint custody of his son with Amber Rose. The 27-year-old rapper, who split from the 30-year-model on Monday (22.09.14), contested his estranged wife's bid to gain sole legal and physical custody of Sebastian, 19-months, in new court documents filed in Los Angeles today (26.09.14) and has hired high profile lawyer Laura Wasser to represent him in their increasingly bitter divorce. Like Amber, the 'We Dem Boyz' hitmaker wants their prenuptial agreement to be enforced, according to gossip website TMZ.com, and has also agreed to pay her spousal support. Sources said their prenuptial contract states she will receive upwards of $5,000 per month. Another insider recently claimed the blonde beauty, who previously dated Kanye West and recently signed up to Nick Cannon's management firm, will receive more than $1 million as part of their divorce settlement. Amber recently slammed ''fake'' rumours claiming she had grown close to Nick, 33, following his recent split from Mariah Carey. She wrote on Twitter: ''Please stop with the fake stories. I would never ever ever cheat on my husband in a million years I think u guys know this..... ''Unfortunately my now ex husband can't say the same.... ''I'm devastated and crushed but my main focus is Sebastian. Thank u for all the support in this difficult time.(sic)''
Waje unveils the man in her life [PHOTO]
Waje unveils the man in her life [PHOTO]
It appears singer, Waje is set to unveil the man in her life.
The sultry singer and single mum of one, who has been secretive about her love life for sometime now, shared a photo of her cuddling a mystery guy on her Instagram page hours late Thursday.
The sultry singer and single mum of one, who has been secretive about her love life for sometime now, shared a photo of her cuddling a mystery guy on her Instagram page hours late Thursday.
Although, she didn’t reveal his full face, many of her fans were all over her page wishing her and ‘the mystery guy” well.
Recall that her best friend and colleague, Omawunmi Megbele got married last two weekends – Waje is probably warming up for marriage too.
Tiwa Savage Sacks Tee Billz As Her Manager
Tiwa Savage Sacks Tee Billz As Her Manager
Reports in the Nigerian media suggest turbulent times in the marriage of celebrity couple, Tiwa Savage & Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun.
According to reports, Tiwa has sacked her husband of 5 months from being her manager.
Tee Billz is said to no longer be in charge of her calls, and doesn’t accompany her to events anymore. This was highlighted at the Africa Unplugged event at London, where the couple were not spotted together.
We hope all is well with the couple.
According to reports, Tiwa has sacked her husband of 5 months from being her manager.
Tee Billz is said to no longer be in charge of her calls, and doesn’t accompany her to events anymore. This was highlighted at the Africa Unplugged event at London, where the couple were not spotted together.
We hope all is well with the couple.
Read more at http://www.360nobs.com/2014/09/tiwa-savage-sacks-tee-billz-as-her-manager/#pAWdRxKePl820qKd.99
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