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How To Disable Apps' Access to Mobile Data in The New iOS 7.

Recently, iOS 7 was launched by Apple Inc. and packed with the new and fancy features, is a new look given to the iOS 7.
The old shiny, sparkling and lively user interface of the previous iOS versions have been replaced by a simple, flat and somewhat colorful iOS 7. 
That being said, the new iOS 7 also includes a number of new hidden features that have been hidden from the average user, one of which is the background app refresh.
You can actually stop apps that you've allowed to refresh in the background from consuming your precious mobile data (MB). 
Reasons why you might want to stop these apps from accessing your mobile data include:
1) You don't have an active mobile data plan yet. 
2) Maybe you do have a mobile data plan, but it's not unlimited. 
If your apps are data-suckers (which is the case for many iOS apps that need an active internet connection), then it won't take long before you are out of your monthly allotment. Turning off access to mobile data would surely help you reduce costs.
To do turn off apps access to mobile data, simply:
1) Launch your Settings app. 
2) Navigate to Cellular 
3) Scroll down to where you see a section titled; Use Cellular Data For: (you should now see a list of apps with toggle switches next to each one.

4) Turn off any of the apps that you want to stop from using your mobile data. You can do this by clicking in the toggle switch beside the app. 
Additional Tip 
To find out how and which if your apps are suckling your data the most, go to the same app list in step 3 above. 
You'll  see “KB” or “MB” next to a number (under the app name) next to it. That is how much of your mobile data in Kilobytes (or Megabytes as the case may be) 
that app has used.
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How To Disable Apps' Access to Mobile Data in The New iOS 7.

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Blackberry Announces Suspension of BBM For Android

Chuzzy 0 Android, BBM, Blackberry Messenger, iOS 5:13 pm

After <a href="http://www.daechuzzy.com/2013/09/working-bbm-for-android-with-download.html">leaks of the BBM app apk</a> yesterday, Blackberry have announced the suspension of the big rollout of BBM for Android. 
In case you don't know,  the app which was supposed to be launched for Android (by 12noon Nigerian time) on the Google Playstore didn't show up. 
While it's counterpart BBM for iOS was released in some countries, it's rollout will also be suspended! 
The reason for the suspension is that more than 1.1 million users have already downloaded the leaked app causing some instabilities and hence a halt in the launch of the app. 
BlackBerry claimed to have been working all day to fix the problems caused by the leak but to no avail. 
Those who have already downloaded the iOS app would still be able to use it but the Android app would be suspended. Too bad:(... 
However, Blackberry now plans to stage a staggered country rollout for BBM on Android and do a fresh rollout for iOS. 
The company has also remained silent concerning the date of this new staggered rollout. 
BBM for iOS and Android was announced back in May at the BlackBerry Live conference, and the company had committed to a launch before the end of this summer. 
Thanks to the leaked apk, the set time frame no longer seems  attainable. 
Source: <a href="http://www.theverge.com">The Verge</a> 
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Blackberry Messenger For Android And iOS

Chuzzy 0 Android, App, Blackberry Messenger, iOS, News 11:45 pm

This is great news for all BBM fans on Android and iOS. The Canadian smartphone maker, Blackberry has finally and officially announced the roll out date of Blackberry Messenger for Android and iOS. 
The official roll out date of Blackberry Messenger for Android has been announced to be the 21st of September(7 am EDT which is 12 noon Nigerian time) while those on the iOS mobile platform are to have the BBM for iOS app 5 hours later (12 noon EDT which is 5 pm Nigerian time). 
This is closely following the leak of the BBM for Android app released earlier this week (thanks to folks over at XDA). 
For Android users, you might want to note that the BBM for android is not for all android users as the app  will be available for free download and installation on Android phones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean OS versions only. 
For iOS users, the app would be available in the App Market for iOS 6 and 7 users only. So if you have not done your update, it's about time to do some homework ;). 
The Blackberry Messenger was previously developed solely for Blackberry smartphones, but now it would be made available on the iOS and Android mobile platforms for free download. Alternatively, you can download it from the <a href="http://ca.blackberry.com/bbm.html">Blackberry</a>. 
Some of the features to expect include :
1) The BBM Chat to enjoy real time conversations on  BBM with your friends on Android. 
2) Receiving alerts once your message is delivered, read and bring replied in real time!
3) The ability to share photos and voice notes quickly and easily. 
4) Group Chat Support. 
5) Your unique PIN 
6) The ability to post status updates, change display pictures (popularly known as DP), 
7) Add contacts and stay in touch with them, with real time feeds from their status updates. 
To ease the introduction to BBM for a Blackberry has provided user guides for the app on <a href="http://global.blackberry.com/content/dam/blackBerry/campaigns/bbm/user-guides/BBM_for_Android-1.0_User_Guide-Beta.pdf">Android</a> and <a href="http://global.blackberry.com/content/dam/blackBerry/campaigns/bbm/user-guides/BBM_for_iOS-1.0_User_Guide-Beta.pdf">iOS</a>. Both manuals are in portable document format (PDF). 
Sources: Digitaltrends, Phone arena

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iOS 7 Update: All You Need To Know About The All New iOS 7!

Chuzzy 0 Apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mobile 6:53 am

With all the hype around the corner about the new <a href="http://apple.com">Apple</a> iOS update. I decided to publish this article to ease those who would want to know more about the update. 
Here, I have picked out five articles from around the web that might help you do just that-know more about the update :). 
Apple 
All the way from <a href="http://www.apple.com">Apple's website</a> comes a firsthand review on what's in it for you in the new iOS. Some of the features include, new Notification Center, Centralised Control Center, Improved Web Browsing, More Advanced Siri etc. 
See more of what's new on <a href="http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/">Apple's website</a>. 
The Verge 
Okay, maybe you are not at all satisfied with what's there on Apple's website, a trip to the Verge's <a href="http://www.theverge.com">website</a> where author, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/users/Aaron%20Souppouris">Aaron Souppouris</a>, exposes 15 best hidden features you can see on the new iOS update. Well, enough babbling and let's take a sneak peak at <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/18/4741412/the-best-hidden-features-in-ios-7">15 best hidden features in the new iOS 7.</a> 
Forbes 
While there's so much excitement about the all new iOS, there seems to be some things that Apple forgot to or didn't find necessary to put in place. <a href="http://www.forbes.com">Forbes'</a> contributing author, Mark Rogowsky has given us a rundown of those seven things Apple forgot to fix, or better still did not deem it necessary to fix, change or tweak a little. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2013/09/18/7-misses-in-ios-7/">Here's the full list of seven </a><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2013/09/18/7-misses-in-ios-7/">misses</a><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2013/09/18/7-misses-in-ios-7/"> on the new iOS.</a> 
Zdnet 
Also, if you are skeptical about upgrading, you might as well be on track. A couple of reasons would be:
1)  the fact that it's impossible to downgrade to iOS 6.
2) that as of this very moment, there's no jailbreak in for the iOS 7 yet. 
3) some apps might not function as expected due to the OS change.  Which means iOS app developers might have to tweak their apps to suit Apple's iOS 7's demands. 
You want  to see more reasons? Then Zdnet's <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/why-you-should-not-immediately-upgrade-to-ios-7-7000020792/">six reasons to delay your iOS 7 upgrade</a> article might as well be helpful. 
Lifehacker 
Just like everything that has pretty good features, there might be one, two or three annoying features. Well, iOS 7 OS is no exception of that rule as Lifehacker's article  has exposed <a href="http://www.lifehacker.com/ios-7s-biggest-annoyances-and-how-to-fix-them-1334420963">six (6) annoying things on the new iOS 7 and how to fix them</a>. Some of the annoying things include:
1) reduced battery life thanks to the new background app refresh. 
2) control center popping up while in the middle of a game like Temple Run courtesy of the new gesture for control center! 
3) More at <a href="http://www.lifehacker.com/ios-7s-biggest-annoyances-and-how-to-fix-them-1334420963">Lifehacker</a> ;). 
That's about that for the things you need to know about the all new iOS 7. :) 
If you happen to have some other tips for our iOS users, a comment in the comment section would be very much appreciated!

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iOS 7 Update For iPhone And iPad: How To Download and Install The Update!

Chuzzy 1 Apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone 9:48 pm

As we already know,  Apple launched iOS 7 for her esteemed users and customers sometime yesterday, Wednesday the 18th of September, 2013.
Folks over at <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com">Hongkiat</a> have given a detailed explanation on how to install the iOS 7 update with the necessary download links (for manual updates). 
There are two ways to carry out this update viz:
1) Automatic OTA (Over The Air) update from the device’s settings and 
2) Manual update by downloading the .ipsw and installing it via iTunes. 
The first method of update (OTA) seems to be more appealling if you ask me.
I've gotta warn you though, that this update would take a lot of time to finish as:
1) all the updates files for all the various versions of both iPhones and iPads are a little over 1GB in size... 
2) alot of iOS users would be wanting to access Apple's servers to have a feel of what the iOS has in store for them. 
Last year, when the iOS 6 was launched, <a href="http://bgr.com/2012/09/24/iphone-5-launch-sales-2012/">over 100  million users updated their devices within the space of 1 week</a>. 
A little patience would do you a lot of good. 
However, if you still choose to install the iOS 7 update right away, you can visit <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/ios-7-download-links-and-installation/">Hongkiat</a> to see the procedures involved. 
Note: 
1) Watch out for the explanation on how to identify your device type. 
2) Make sure you select the right download link for your device. 
If you adhere to the above notes, then you're pretty much out of harm's way. 
So, enjoy your new iOS 7 and don't forget to take a look at features of the new iOS 7.

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