Apple iOS 9.0.1 software update

Apple iOS 9.0.1 software update is available now. I have not even upgraded to iOS 9 yet but I think this iOS 9.0.1 update has fixed the privacy vulnerability bug. According to the computerworld.com, Apple iOS 9.0 has a nasty lock screen bug as it allows anyone to see your photos and contacts. Well, I can't verify this yet because I have not even updated to iOS 9. 

Apple iOS 9.0.1 software update

You can refer to the Apple site on the bug fixes or the below:

iOS 9.0.1 : This update contains bug fixes including:

• Fixes an issue where some users could not complete setup assistant after updating
• Fixes an issue where sometimes alarms and timers could fail to play
• Fixes an issue in Safari and Photos where pausing video could cause the paused frame to appear distorted
• Fixes an issue where some users with a custom APN setup via a profile would lose cellular data

I wouldn't recommend anyone to update to iOS 9 yet until there are enough users to feedback all bugs to Apple. It may take a while say one month or two. Apple will release more updates to the iOS 9 and hopefully can iron out all the bug issues. In the meantime, for those who have updated the software, please update to the latest to see whether the bugs have been fixed. If not, continue to wait or feedback to Apple. Hopefully someone in Apple can fix them.

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus have been launched yesterday 25 Sep 2015. My colleagues have already bought them and we will test the phones out. For those who have bought them, congratulations! You will not regret buying one.

Apple iPhone 6S

Apple iOS 9 software update

Apple has rolled out the iOS 9 software update in anticipation of the release of the iPhone 6S and 6S plus on 25 Sep 2015. I have not updated my iOS 8.4.1 yet because I know that based on history of iOS 7 to iOS 8, there were many major bugs that needed to iron out before it was safe to upgrade.

Apple iOS 9 software update

If you search through the internet now, you will start to know what kinds of bugs or issues the end users are suffering now. For examples:

(1) Apps crashing frequently
(2) Slow performance and lagging
(3) Messages such as Software Update Failed, Slide to Upgrade.

Apple iOS 8.3 software update

To update or not to update to Apple iOS 8.3 is the question now. There are people who said that after updated to iOS8.3, the battery life became weaker and shorter. I'm quite reluctant to update now if there is no major problem to my iOS system. Will there be an iOS 8.3.1? Maybe by June, there will be iOS 9.0? Any comments from people who have updated to iOS 8.3? Thanks.

Apple iOS 8.1.3 software updated successfully!

iOS 8.1.3 verifying update...

It has been a week since I have updated my iPhone 6 and iPad Air to iOS 8.1.3. There is no issue so far and I didn't experience any battery life dropped. It is working as per normal. I didn't experience the weird sound when I made a call. The weird sound is liked someone washing the dishes at the kitchen sink. I have another iPhone 6 Plus which I have not updated yet. I will probably update it in a few days time.

When you want to update the software, I recommend that you check that you have enough storage space in the iPhone or iPad before performing the update. It is better to charge your devices to 100% battery life before the update. Do it when you don't need the phone or device for the next few hours just in case there are issues during update. I have been using iPhone, iPad for the last 5 years at least and I have never encountered issues during updating. Of course, don't interrupt the process of updating. Leave it there and the OTA system will update the device accordingly. That is why you need to charge it to 100% first before updating. Sometimes, I would leave it with the charger switched on just in case there was any issue.

Remember to backup your data before updating just in case. However, recently, I have not done any major backup and I have not encountered any issues. But like I said, just in case, you probably need to backup the device periodically so that you don't lose your important photos or files.

White Apple MacBook 13-inch late 2009 upgraded to Yosemite

If you are wondering whether your old white Apple MacBook 13-inch late 2009 model can be upgraded to Yosemite, then this blog is what you are searching for.

I have this late 2009 13-inch white MacBook. It was a free gift from my broadband contract with the local Telco in 2009. I seldom use this MacBook because it is quite heavy. I only use this for my Xcode programming on my apps. It has been collecting dust since. Recently, my friend wanted to write apps as he had friend who earns about $3K per month and he bought a MacBook Pro. He upgraded his OSX to Yosemite. I said to myself, "why not upgrade my MacBook too?". So, I downloaded the Yosemite OSX from the App Store as it is free if you have purchased at least Snow Leopard before.

OS X Yosemite on MacBook 13-inch, Late 2009

I installed the Yosemite over my Snow Leopard as I have softwares which I don't want to re-install. The installation was successful and there is not much lag in the Yosemite on a pretty old machine. I must say that Apple has built good products and my MacBook which is 6 years old is still functioning and the battery life is still good. However, the only flaw is that there is a line running vertical from the top to the bottom of the screen. You can only see it when it is dark or black screen. Well, I can't complain much, it is an old machine and absolutely free.

So, I installed Xcode 6 and told myself that I will start to work on apps building… It is easily said than done… Let's see whether I have the time to do it.

Installing Yosemite over Snow Leopard

Yosemite on MacBook late 2009 version

Apple iOS 8.1.3 software update

Apple released an iOS 8.1.3 update recently. My advice is to wait for a few days to a week to see the end users' responses to the update before taking the plunge to update it. Well, I have 3 Apple Devices at home and I don't want to risk updating every device before it is 'safe'. However, I think I can take the risk as I have an iPad Air which I can update before I update the rest of my iPhones. I don't think it can address all the issues and bugs but with minor or incremental patches, it should be better than no updates at all.

iOS 8.1.3 software update

iOS 8.1.2 Software Update

Apple has released an iOS 8.1.2 software update. The question in many people's minds now is whether to update or not. Generally, it is better to wait for a couple of weeks and check the internet for news on the update. Many people would have updated the software and tested out. There will be many reviews on the performance and also users' feedback. There will be nay sayers and others.

Definitely, the question will be whether you want to take the plunge or not. Well, I will wait for a couple of weeks before I will make the decision. In the meantime, if you have updated and may or may not have any issue, please tell us. Thanks.

iOS 8.1.2 software update