Apple has recently expanded its repair program to allow the iPhone X to receive repairs to Face ID without swapping the entire device.
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How to Turn Off an iPhone 12
The way to turn off your iPhone has changed with recent generations, including the 12, and uses the side button and a volume button.
China iPhone 12 Shipments 12 Percent Down on iPhone X
Current iPhone shipments in China are 12 percent down on the iPhone X series, according to a research note from Goldman Sachs seen by AppleInsider. It casts some doubt on the idea that we are in the midst of a so-called ‘super-cycle’.
Analyst Rod Hall analyzes the latest China smartphone shipment data for the month of May, which was recently released by the state-run China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). Total handset units during the period clocked in at 23 million units, down 32% year-over-year. Hall points out that this appears to be the lowest shipment numbers for China since at least May 2014. Hall also says that re-opening “seems to have pulled demand forward quite a bit out of April and May,” but that the impact appears to have been short-lived. He suggests that China’s re-opening story could be a blueprint for how other countries fare when they re-open.
How Jeff Bezos' iPhone X Was Hacked
Hidden in a file received by Jef Bezos was malware, granting attackers access to all aspects of the Amazon founder’s iPhone X.
Apple Customer Satisfaction Scores 81 on ACSI Survey
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) recently did an Apple customer satisfaction survey in which the company scored 81 out of 100. Other companies were included as well.
Following a 1% jump, Samsung moves into a first-place tie with Apple at 81 despite smartphone sales dropping for both companies…Apple’s iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone SE all score 83…Customer experience shows little improvement over the last year. Cell phones are generally easy to use, with text messaging earning the top score at 85. Despite being the only area to improve year over year, battery life (78) finishes last among customer experience benchmarks.
iPhone X Smart Battery Case Description Referenced AirPower Charging Mat, Now That's Disappeared
A product description for the iPhone X Smart Case referenced the AirPower Charging Mat. Those references have since been removed.
Foxconn Could Manufacture iPhone X in India from 2019
Foxconn could start assembling top-end iPhones in India as early as 2019 – it would be a significant increase in Apple’s business there.
Reminder: iPhone Battery Program Ends Dec. 31
After it was revealed that older iPhone batteries were throttled, Apple created a battery replacement program for customers.
WatchOS Beta Indicates New Smart Battery Case on Way
A new Smart Battery Case compatible with the iPhone X and iPhone 8 is on its way, according to a new icon in a beta of watchOS 5.1.2.
Apple Offering Free iPhone X Screen Replacements
A support document from Apple found a problem with certain iPhone X models that may cause a certain component of the display module to fail.
Apple's October 30 Media Event, iPhone X Versus iPhone X - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-18
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s just announced October 30th media event in New York City, plus they debate which is a better upgrade: iPhone XR or a used iPhone X.
iOS 12: How to Make a Memoji
iOS 12 lets you make your own custom Animoji called Memoji. Here’s how to create yours.
How Apple Made the A12 Bionic Chip
Wired has a great article about how Apple made the A12 Bionic Chip. The A12 processor is even more powerful than its predecessor.
The iPhone 'S' Year, Headphone Jacks, Siri Shortcuts - ACM 479
Reminder: this was an “s” year for the iPhone. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss what this means, and how iPhone XS is a solid “nuts and bolts” update. They also look at some listener feedback about headphone jacks, and discuss whether or not Siri Shortcuts will be a thing.
T-Mobile Customers Can Join the iPhone Upgrade Program Online
Looking to upgrade your iPhone next month? Good news, because T-Mobile customers have been added to the iPhone Upgrade Program online.
Leaked Photos Show Apple's 6.1-inch LCD iPhone and 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus
Prolific device leaker Ben Geskin posted what he says are photos of this fall’s 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, and the 6.1-inch iPhone on his Twitter account over the weekend.
Chinese iPhone Knock-off, App Users and Subscription Pricing - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-20
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at a knock-off iPhone from China, plus they discuss app pricing and the issues users have with subscription models.
This $100 Fake iPhone X Has a Pretend Notch and Is Riddled with Backdoors
It looks just like an iPhone X, from the lack of a Home button to the faked notch to the (crappy, blurry) lens array on the back.
Leaked Photo Shows Front Glass for Bigger iPhone Lineup
A leaked photo shows what appears to be the front glass panel for three iPhone models with bigger screen sizes across the board.
We've Got a Sneak Peak at the 2018 iDevices
If we take the Eurasian patent database at face value, we might see three iPhones and two iPads.
iPhone 8 Ranked Top Selling Smartphone for May
Apple’s iPhone 8 was the top selling smartphone in May 2018, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus came in second, followed by iPhone X.
U.K. Regulation Boards Approves iPhone X Studio Quality Language
A U.K. regulation board has recently given the green light to Apple’s marketing regarding the iPhone X’s “studio quality” photography.
iPhone X Shipments Continue to Dominate
Was there ever any doubt? Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has been maintaining all along, since it shipped, that the iPhone X is the best selling iPhone. But it’s also killing the competition as well. Business insider reports: “Thanks to the iPhone X and the iPhone 8, recent estimates show that Apple once again holds the top two spots for the most-shipped smartphone models in the world, debunking reports that demand for the iPhone X was lacking.” And here are the numbers. Oh, and by the way, the iPhone 8 was #2 for 1Q 2018. Not bad.
Watch 5 New Apple Commercials for iPhone Photography: Burst Mode, Pano, Slo-Mo, Soccer, Backlight
Apple has five new commercials promoting iPhone photography techniques and features.