Since iOS 7 was released in September, users have complained of frequent home screen and app crashes, resulting in a soft reboot of the system. According to an Apple representative that spoke to Mashable, a fix for the issue is in the works, with a software update to be released soon.

"We have a fix in an upcoming software update for a bug that can occasionally cause a home screen crash," Apple spokesperson Trudy Muller told Mashable.

Random iOS 7 reboots have been occurring for users since September, according to a threads on both the MacRumors forums and Apple's ownSupport Communities. During these system reboots, the iPhone screen goes black or white (depending on the color of the phone) for a short period of time before reloading. Based on the complaints, all iPhones running iOS 7, regardless of model, appear to be exhibiting problems. 

The fix may possibly come bundled as part of iOS 7.1, which is currently in its fourth beta iteration. Developers received the latest seed of the operating system on Monday, but it is unknown when Apple plans to release iOS 7.1 to the public. 

According to a report from BGR, a public launch of iOS 7.1 isn't expected until March, which could mean Apple plans to release a smaller iterative iOS 7.0.5 update in the meantime.

iPad Air	iPad 2	iPad mini with Retina display	iPad mini
Capacity and Price1	Wi-Fi 16GB £399 32GB £479 64GB £559 128GB £639 Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB £499 32GB £579 64GB £659 128GB £739	Wi-Fi 16GB £329 Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB £429	Wi-Fi 16GB £319 32GB £399 64GB £479 128GB £559 Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB £419 32GB £499 64GB £579 128GB £659	Wi-Fi 16GB £249 Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB £349
Dimensions and Weight2	Height:  240 mm (9.4 inches) Width:  169.5 mm (6.6 inches) Depth:  7.5 mm (0.29 inches) Weight (Wi-Fi):  469 g (1 pound) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular):  478 g (1.05 pounds)	Height:  241.2 mm (9.5 inches) Width:  185.7 mm (7.31 inches) Depth:  8.8 mm (0.34 inches) Weight (Wi-Fi):  601 g (1.33 pounds) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular):  613 g (1.35 pounds)	Height:  200 mm (7.87 inches) Width:  134.7 mm (5.31 inches) Depth:  7.5 mm (0.29 inches) Weight (Wi‑Fi):  331 g (0.73 pounds) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular):  341 g (0.75 pounds)	Height:  200 mm (7.87 inches) Width:  134.7 mm (5.3 inches) Depth:  7.2 mm (0.28 inches) Weight (Wi‑Fi):  308 g (0.68 pounds) Weight (Wi‑Fi + Cellular):  312 g (0.69 pounds)
Display	Retina display 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048x1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	- 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024x768 resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Retina display 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2048x1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	- 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024x768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Chip	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor	Dual-core A5 Chip	A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor	Dual-core A5 Chip
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Video Recording	1080p HD video recording Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom	720p HD video recording -	1080p HD video recording Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination 3x video zoom	1080p HD video recording Tap to focus while recording Video stabilisation Face detection Backside illumination
Mobile and Wireless	Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS / HSPA / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA LTE4 Data only4	Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Wi-Fi + 3G Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology GSM/EDGE UMTS/HSPA Data only4	Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS / HSPA / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA LTE4 Data only4	Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 technology Wi-Fi + Cellular Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 technology GSM/EDGE CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B UMTS / HSPA / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA LTE4 Data only4
SIM Card	Nano-SIM	Micro-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connector	Lightning	30-pin	Lightning	Lightning
Battery Life5	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system	Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Adapter and Cable	12W USB Power Adapter Lightning to USB Cable	10W USB Power Adapter 30-pin to USB Cable	10W USB Power Adapter Lightning to USB Cable	5W USB Power Adapter Lightning to USB Cable
Intelligent Assistant6	Siri Use your voice to send messages, set reminders and more.	-	Siri Use your voice to send messages, set reminders and more.	Siri Use your voice to send messages, set reminders and more.

Thursday January 16, 2014 9:47 pm PST by Husain Sumra

After nearly six years of negotiations, the iPhone is finally available on China Mobile, which is the largest mobile carrier in the world with around 763 million subscribers. Apple CEO Tim Cook was on hand with China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua at the carrier's headquarters store in Beijing at launch, according to Bloomberg. 

Tim Cook with China Mobile's Xi Guohua and a customer. Image via Eunice Yoon

Cook handed out autographed iPhones to the first few customers before he once again praised Apple's new cooperation with China Mobile. 

“Today is just the beginning of China Mobile and Apple coming together to deliver the best experience in the world,” Cook said as a few dozen people came in to look at the iPhones on display. China Mobile said Jan. 15 it signed a multiyear agreement with Apple containing “broad potential” for future cooperation.