In pictures: Apple faithful already forming lines in front of Friday’s iPhone 6s launch

Marcus Barsum waits outside the Apple store in central Sydney Thursday. Reuters/David Gray

Yes, it’s that time again, when the Apple faithful/crazy line up way early to buy the next version of the iPhone, this time the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

This year, people are standing out in the elements — and sleeping there overnight — to buy a phone that looks identical to the one they already have, but with, um, an updated camera and a new kind of screen press.

Here are the lines, in cities around the world.

New York

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Above: Waiting in line in NYC (Eli Blumenthal ‏@eliblumenthal)

Apple fans line up at the "Church of Apple" in New York to buy an iPhone 6s Friday.

Above: Apple fans line up at the “Church of Apple” in New York to buy an iPhone 6s.

Image Credit: Eli Blumenthal ‏@eliblumenthal

San Francisco

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Above: (Justin E. Harris @envisionwithj)

Periscoper Justin Harris reported that around 16 people were already camped out at the downtown San Francisco Apple Store Thursday night. Check it out here.

Boston

(Image: MacRumors)

Above: (Image: MacRumors)

Hamburg, Germany

"Oh man wie arm ist das denn. Wegen einem Telefon?" Daniel Knott ‏@dnlkntt )

Above: “Oh man wie arm ist das denn. Wegen einem Telefon?” (Daniel Knott ‏@dnlkntt )

Sydney, Australia

Marcus Barsum waits outside the Apple store in central Sydney Thursday. Reuters/David Gray

Above: Marcus Barsum waits outside the Apple store in central Sydney Thursday. (Reuters/David Gray)

This buyer, a media exec in Australia, sent a robot proxy to wait in the line. (photo: Mashable)

Above: This buyer, a media exec in Australia, sent a robot proxy to wait in the line. (photo: Mashable)



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Google brings note-taking app Keep to iPhone

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More than two years after launching Google Keep on Android, the company is finally bringing its note-taking app to iOS: Google rolled out a new version of Keep for iPhones and iPads Thursday.

Like the Android and web version of the app, Keep on iOS allows you to arrange your notes into a sticky-note-like interface. Notes are synced with your Google account so you can access them across devices.

Though not as full-featured as some competitors like Evernote, Google’s free app offers much more than Apple’s new Notes app. Recorded voice memos are automatically transcribed and you can share notes with people you know so others can collaborate on a checklist, for example. Read more…

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24 hours of the new iPhone 6S launch: Follow live

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For Apple fans, nothing is bigger than iPhone launch day.

Every year, lining up at stores for the new iPhone is a major event for the Apple faithful. And this year’s release of the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus is no exception.

But the mold has changed. While people still line up, an iPhone launch in 2015 looks a lot different than it did in 2007. Mashable will be reporting ’round the clock from Sydney, Singapore, London, New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles to capture the glorious anticipation. Read more…

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San Francisco > LA

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iPhone users rely on Wi-Fi more than Android users

iPhone users rely on Wi-Fi more than Android users
That left another 29 and 68 percent of users on iPhones and Android devices (respectively) that the firm says only connected to the Internet through their carrier's network. Chart: Mobile and Wi-Fi Internet Connection Activity Across iOS and Android …
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Just Added: Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales and Mozilla's Mitchell Baker to Keynote at
WASHINGTON & GENEVA, Apr 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Internet Society is excited to announce that Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, and Mitchell Baker, Chair of the Mozilla Foundation, will be keynote speakers at Global INET 2012.
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How the internet will solve an Olympian puzzle
Most of us weren't around when the Olympic Games last came to London, in the summer of 1948, and few of us have had the experience of living and working in an Olympic city during the Games. Those who do remember 1948 will recall the "The Austerity …
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Related FAQ:

Phone Software Are Great Strategy To Popularize Your Brand

A majority of iPhone users or those who are at least fans of the iPhone know that there are many independent software developers that have made many of the apps for the iPhone available. There are also many of you out there that may have been seriously considering developing your own iPhone apps.

A majority of iPhone users or those who are at least fans of the iPhone know that there are many independent software developers that have made many of the apps for the iPhone available. There are also many of you out there that may have been seriously considering developing your own iPhone apps.

While it may have been a surprise to many at first, iPhone manufacturers decided to work with independent developers rather than get rid of them. The manufacturers made an app store so the developers could make their applications more easily available to the public for sale. In doing this, it eliminated the need for marketing for their applications.

With this store in full swing, it gives the manufacturers the job of marketing the product so all the developer needs to do is come up with more apps that will sell.

As easy as app developing may sound, there is a great deal of difficulty in constantly finding new ideas that the public will love and buy.

First and foremost, it is important to figure out what market it is you are looking to target. While you may not have to personally market anything you still need to know who will have interest in your idea.

If you have hit a creativity road block, consider looking at the app store and see what has already been developed. If you look and see what is popular at the time, you may be able to stem an idea off of one. However, it is possible that they may see it as a copy of the app which may affect its popularity.

Originality wins over anything in today’s world. Look through your iphone and see what is missing and what could be helpful to you. There’s likely plenty that stands to be improved and you’ll see this once you have a gander.

When you have an idea, you can develop it even more. If your app becomes something that many people use and is a solid application, it could become the next big one.

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