The Apple Watch Series 4 arguably stole the show at Apple’s media event earlier this month. Sure, the iPhone XS models are respectable upgrades, and sure, the iPhone XR clearly offers a lot of bang for the buck, but the next-gen Apple Watch was by all accounts a show-stopper. With the Apple Watch Series 4, […]
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Apple completes acquisition of Shazam, will remove ads from free version
Shazam pre-dates the smartphone as we know it today, but it didn’t become popular until everyone was carrying internet-connected devices that could play music. Then, everyone wanted to know what song was playing in the background. Shazam is no longer the only way to ID songs, but it’s the only one now wholly owned by […]
Read MoreiPhone XS phones are beer-resistant, but the glass can still shatter on drops
A drop test video on Friday showed us that the news iPhone XS and XS Max are indeed more durable than the iPhone X, surviving drops from various heights. But the phones aren’t indestructible. More rigorous testing from SquareTrade shows that the screen will crack on both handsets when dropped against concrete from a certain […]
Read MoreHuawei trolled people lining up for the iPhone XS in the best possible way
It’s no surprise to see Apple rivals come up with ways to mock the iPhone just as a new models launch, and the same happened this year. It’s usually Samsung that comes up with anti-iPhone ads that aren’t always funny, but this year, Huawei took to the streets with a different kind of trolling campaign. […]
Read MoreReport: Apple Stores are having problems with iPhone and Apple Watch pickups worldwide
According to MacRumors readers and social media users around the world, Apple Stores have been having technical issues with completing in-store pickup orders for customers. People with reservations for iPhone and Apple Watch devices have been told to cancel their reservations and buy instead from the store’s walk-in stock, according to the report. The issue seems to […]
Read MoreApple’s interactive site lets you play with the new iPhone XS before you buy it
Reviews for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max began popping up online earlier this week, but on Friday, consumers were finally able to get their hands on the new phones as shipments began arriving. As expected, the XS and XS Max are the two most powerful iPhones models ever, but there aren’t too many […]
Read MoreiPhone XS manual references unreleased AirPower wireless charging accessory
Soon after Apple unveiled the new iPhones and Apple Watch last week, we discovered that Apple removed almost all AirPower mentions from its website. Later, reports from two Apple insiders revealed that Apple has been experiencing various issues with AirPower manufacturing, which explains why the universal wireless charging accessory is still not available at Apple. […]
Read More‘You’ll need it’: Huawei hands out power banks to queuing iPhone fans
Huawei/CNET Huawei has handed out power banks to fans queuing overnight for the iPhone XS launch in Singapore. A message on the power bank packaging suggests iPhones don’t have a long battery life. Huawei also had a van near the London launch, which appeared to offer juice and charging stations. It seems like every iPhone launch […]
Read MoreApple quietly disclosed it now tracks and scores your calls and email habits
Apple has been advocating for unbreakable encryption and total user privacy for years, even if that put it at odds with governments around the world. That’s not just because it gave it an edge on the competition, forcing rivals to also somewhat embrace encryption and better privacy features, but also because Apple seems to genuinely […]
Read MoreiPhone XR release was pushed back as Apple prioritized XS production
With the iPhone XS and XS Max set to hit store shelves next week, the initial batch of iPhone XS and XS Max reviews are in and the overwhelming consensus is that both devices are quite impressive. And with good reason, both models feature improved camera technology, respectably faster hardware, better speakers, slightly faster Face […]
Read MoreiOS 12 just fixed the most annoying thing about the iPhone X
If you’re already an iPhone X user, then you’ve probably stumbled upon what is likely one of the most annoying things about it, the screenshot-taking extravaganza. If you have an iPhone with a home button, you don’t suffer from it, because you’ll hardly take accidental screenshots. But the iPhone X has a different way of […]
Read MoreNew tests prove that updating to iOS 12 really does speed up your old iPhone or iPad
Much like the iPhone XS, Apple’s latest iOS update is more concerned with performance improvements than it is with new features or functionality. If you visit Apple’s landing page for iOS 12, you’ll see that performance is the first thing that the company highlights: 70% faster swipe to Camera, 50% faster keyboard display, and 2x […]
Read MoreNew tests prove that updating to iOS 12 really does speed up your old iPhone or iPad
Much like the iPhone XS, Apple’s latest iOS update is more concerned with performance improvements than it is with new features or functionality. If you visit Apple’s landing page for iOS 12, you’ll see that performance is the first thing that the company highlights: 70% faster swipe to Camera, 50% faster keyboard display, and 2x […]
Read More[Update: Leaves beta, available for all] Apple Music is privately testing Android Auto integration in v2.6.0 beta
It may not be the most loved music service on Android, but Apple Music is certainly an appealing choice, especially for those who live in countries where YouTube Music (né Google Play Music) and Spotify aren’t available. When I reviewed it back in 2015, I loved a lot of its features, but I eventually had […]
Read MoreiPhone XS camera reviews unfairly pit it against year-old Pixel 2. Pixel is still winning.
Apple iPhone XS camera reviews are coming in hot on various sites. Most of the reviews concede that although the iPhone XS camera is amazing, it’s still not as good as the Google Pixel 2. Even the sites that say the iPhone XS camera is better, the year-old Google Pixel 2 is still right there […]
Read MoreWe finally know exactly how big the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR batteries are
With every new iPhone release, Apple sticks to the same script. That means it keeps several key specs that may matter to some consumers under wraps. The list includes the actual clock speed of the processor, the amount of RAM, and the exact battery capacity. Of course, every year, we find out these details from […]
Read MoreApple Watch Series 4 review roundup: There’s no other smartwatch like it
The brand new Apple Watch nearly stole the show at Apple’s iPhone event last week. The fourth-gen smartwatch looks much sleeker than its predecessors, as Apple managed to increase the display and slightly reduce the thickness. But Apple Watch Series 4, which launches in stores later this week, doesn’t only bring a major design makeover. […]
Read MoreThe iPhone XS and XS Max just destroyed the iPhone X – and every Android phone – in benchmarks
The first iPhone XS and XS Max reviews are out, which means the first official benchmarks are also available, comparing the 7nm A12 Bionic chip to the best chips powering the hottest Android phones in town. Until now, we only saw leaked Geekbench scores for the A12 Bionic, which revealed the iPhone XS, XS Max, […]
Read MoreiPhone XS and XR work even when there’s no battery left
The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR should deliver even better battery life than its predecessors, with the XR expected to offer the best battery life of the three. There will be cases where the battery will run out before you’ve had a chance to recharge it, which could lead to some unwanted consequences. But […]
Read MoreReport sheds light on why the iPhone XR won’t launch until the end of October
Last year, Apple’s flagship iPhone — the iPhone X — didn’t launch until early November, a good month and a half after the company’s iPhone 8 models hit store shelves. This year, we heard rumors that Apple was planning to start mass production earlier than usual as to launch all three of its new iPhone […]
Read MoreHow to install the public version of iOS 12 if you’re still on the beta
After months of frustrating and occasionally perilous beta testing, iOS 12 is finally available to the masses. Apple’s performance-based software upgrade is available as an iTunes or over-the-air download, and anyone running iOS 11 can make the jump to iOS 12 right now. For users who have been on the beta profile for the last […]
Read MoreTop Apple insider: iPhone XS interest is weaker than expected as Apple Watch S4 demand soars
Not even a week removed from Apple’s special event, Ming-Chi Kuo is already out with a new investor note (via MacRumors) detailing how pre-orders for Apple’s newly unveiled devices are stacking up. Staring out with the iPhone, Kuo relays that demand for the iPhone XS has been somewhat lackluster thus far. Hardly a major point […]
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