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Best Buy has initiated a new promo for all customers to purchase an iPhone 6s, , just in time for the holidays a 16gb iPhone 6s costs only $1 now. The customer however has to get it with a contract from either Verizon or Sprint.

Still, the on-contract price of this handset is normally $199, so this $198 price cut isn’t something to take lightly. All four colors of the phone are available, and the deal is valid until Sunday both online and in-store. And if you trade-in an iPhone 5 or newer model when you buy the 6s, the retailer will even throw in a $200 gift card.

The iPhone 6 is also available for the same $1 price, but it’s unclear why anyone would prefer it over its successor.

There are reasons, very very good reasons, why Apple is one of the most successful companies of all time and has more cash in its vaults than most governments; consumer tech is one of the most popular and profitable industries on the planet right now, and it's always one of the most rapidly changing. Apple, crucially, knows how to play this game, mixing innovation with design and marketing for a triple-pronged attack that makes consumers want and "need" its new devices.

Nothing quite compares to the rapidly changing landscape of consumer tech, it is always constantly shifting with new ideas, new capabilities and "the next big thing" that everyone allegedly needs. Every year we see all the major players attempt to outmanoeuvre each other in a big chess game, except in this case it's who can introduce an innovative new feature nobody knew they needed first - or alternatively, who can introduce it in the most convincing, popular, and ultimately "cool" way that gets consumer blood pumping. The details of what these new innovations are doesn't matter quite so much - whether it's sharper displays, curvy displays, biometric fingerprint scanners, contactless mobile payment, or whatever (though it certainly does help to be aware of what's trending). Regardless, if it's cool enough and you built it (and market it properly!) then people will come.

But despite this constant duel for supremacy and the continued push for innovation, the broad brush strokes of how the market lies seem to stay the same.

Sure, the state of the market is different - big phones are more popular, metal builds are more the in thing than ever, and curvy screens are cool too. And sure, processors are faster, screens are sharper, and cameras more capable. But when you boil it all down, this year is much like last year - a one-sided contest between the two top-dogs. Samsung launched a new Galaxy flagship, and it underperformed in sales, while Apple launched an iPhone refresh and it dominated everything else. Sound familiar?
Another year, another successful iPhone launch for Apple. Yes, once again, Apple's annual renewal of the iPhone pretty well outperformed all rivals inside 2015, even in the few short months since its launch in the tail-end of the year. By all accounts, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are two fantastic devices and are proving very popular with smartphone fans across the world.

So why are we talking about the iPhone 7 already? Well simple really. It may be another 12 months away, but because of the way Apple (and indeed, the entire smartphone industry) works, you can bet your bottom dollar that it is already well underway in its development of the iPhone 7. And, while Apple likes to try to surprise us, it's a predictable beast; it's almost certain the schedule for the iPhone 7 will see a launch in September 2016.

On top of this, there's also a lot of talk from the rumour mill that's worth taking into account. The tech rumour mill, in its current form, is just bonkers. It seems like a massive web of interconnected analysts, tipsters, and sources inside the Asian manufacturing and supply network that produces all these devices, and it is now faster than ever to produce details of forthcoming handsets well in advance of their launch, while also being stunningly thorough and accurate at the same time. There was a time when we simply heard of a new handset and a handful of details within about four-to-six months of its launch, but these days we're hearing about next-gen devices before the current-gen has even been officially announced. Like we said - bonkers. But welcome, of course!


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Li-fi can deliver internet access 100 times faster than traditional wi-fi, offering speeds of up to 1Gbps (gigabit per second).
It requires a light source, such as a standard LED bulb, an internet connection and a photo detector.
It was tested this week by Estonian start-up Velmenni, in Tallinn.
Velmenni used a li-fi-enabled light bulb to transmit data at speeds of 1Gbps. Laboratory tests have shown theoretical speeds of up to 224Gbps.
It was tested in an office, to allow workers to access the internet and in an industrial space,
where it provided a smart lighting solution.
Speaking to the International Business Times, chief executive Deepak Solanki said that the technology could reach consumers "within three to four years".

The term li-fi was first coined by Prof Harald Haas from Edinburgh University, who demonstrated the technology at a Ted (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in 2011.
His talk, which has now been watched nearly two million times, showed an LED lamp streaming video.
Prof Haas described a future when billions of light bulbs could become wireless hotspots.
One of the big advantages of li-fi is the fact that, unlike wi-fi, it does not interfere with other radio signals, so could be utilised on aircraft and in other places where interference is an issue.
While the spectrum for radio waves is in short supply, the visible light spectrum is 10,000 times larger, meaning it is unlikely to run out any time soon.
But the technology also has its drawbacks - most notably the fact that it cannot be deployed outdoors in direct sunlight, because that would interfere with its signal.
Neither can the technology travel through walls so initial use is likely to be limited to places where it can be used to supplement wi-fi networks, such as in congested urban areas or places where wi-fi is not safe, such as hospitals.

Li-fi can deliver internet access 100 times faster than traditional wi-fi, offering speeds of up to 1Gbps (gigabit per second).
It requires a light source, such as a standard LED bulb, an internet connection and a photo detector.
It was tested this week by Estonian start-up Velmenni, in Tallinn.
Velmenni used a li-fi-enabled light bulb to transmit data at speeds of 1Gbps. Laboratory tests have shown theoretical speeds of up to 224Gbps.
It was tested in an office, to allow workers to access the internet and in an industrial space,