Apple iOS 12.1 Beta has introduced the support for eSIM that lets you activate a cellular plan from your carrier without the need for a physical SIM. This eSIM on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, the eSIM pairs with the included nano-SIM to enable dual-SIM functionality. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12.1 Beta brings support for eSIM Functionality”
Following the tradition, Techinsights has completed the teardown of the iPhone XS Max A1921 model, with 256GB capacity. The teardown reveals new notched battery for the first time in an iPhone, Apple-designed power management IC for the iPhone XS Max. However, we now have the pricing of the components used on the iPhone XS Max. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max components cost $443 to build: Report”
Qualcomm seems to be in no mood to stop its legal battle against Apple as the chip maker freshly accuses Apple of stealing software and tools to improve chips from its rival Intel. Qualcomm is asking the judge to include the consideration of the latest accusations to a case between the two in state court in California. The suit is due to go to trial in April next year. Continue reading “Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to improve performance of Intel chips”
After the teardown of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that reveled several details about the smartphones, iFixit has completed teardown of Apple Watch Series 4 44mm model with LTE (A2008). This reveals a slightly bigger battery compared to the Watch Series 3, hidden barometric sensor, all-new optical sensor, surrounded by a new ring-shaped electrical sensor.
Apple earlier this month had launched the iPhone XS and XS Max smartphones with OLED Super Retina HDR display and the iPhone XR with Liquid Retina Display. DisplayMate Technologies which is known for their accurate and in-depth evaluation of smartphone displays has completed its comprehensive evaluation of the iPhone XS Max and rated it as the ‘Best smartphone display.’ Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max has the ‘best smartphone display’: DisplayMate”
Apple iPhone XS and XS Max which went on sale recently are getting complaints from customers who are noticing an issue with LTE and Wi-Fi speeds and connectivity when compared to other, older Apple devices. Multiple users have reported that there are noticeable differences in cellular reception between the iPhone XS models and the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, suggesting this is a widespread problem. Continue reading “Some Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max users are reporting poor LTE and Wi-Fi reception”
Apple has released macOS 10.14 Mojave for Macs, as it had promised. It was announced back in June at the WWDC 2018 and brings several new features, including Dark Mode, a new Dynamic Desktop with a series of time-shifting images to match the time of day, New productivity features like Stacks, new apps, including News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home, and a redesigned Mac App Store. Continue reading “macOS Mojave with Dark Mode, Stacks, new built-in apps, Redesigned Mac App Store now available for download”
Back in December last year Apple confirmed the acquisition of London-based music recognition service Shazam. Today the Cupertino giant has announced that it has completed the acquisition. It also said that the app will soon be ad-free for all users. The company currently charges $2.99 or ₹ 249 for ad-free experience.
Continue reading “Apple completes acquisition of Shazam, app will soon go Ad-free for all users”
The Apple iPhone Xs, XS max, Xr witnessed the launch of company’s A12 Bionic processor based on a 7nm fabrication process. A few weeks ahead of the Apple launch, Huawei announced their own 7nm processor; the Kirin 980 with Dual NPU. Continue reading “Kirin 980 can outshine Apple’s A12 Bionic chip says Huawei”
Apple with the iPhone XS and XS Max introduced the ability to control or adjust the depth of field of an image after it has been shot. However, a new report suggests that Apple is also planning on letting users adjust the depth while taking the picture. The feature is currently available in iOS 12.1 beta 1, meaning that Apple is using its iOS software to implement the feature. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and XS Max to get support for depth control while taking an image”
Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max smartphones went on sale few hours back in over several countries and territories globally. As usual, folks at iFixit have already managed to grab both the iPhones from Australia and have given at a teardown treatment as usual. TechInsights have also got hold of the phone. Teardown reveals new notched battery for the first time in an iPhone, Apple-designed power management IC for the iPhone XS Max. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max teardown reveals Intel Gigabit LTE modem, notched battery for XS, Apple power management IC for XS Max”
Apple introduced AirPower which is its multi-device wireless charger last year, but the product never went on for sale despite rumored September launch. However, a user guide included with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max has references about the AirPower, suggesting that Apple has not yet shelved the much-anticipated charging mat. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max user manual shows AirPower references”
As promised, Apple has started taking pre-orders for the latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in India, ahead of the launch on September 28th. The company will begin rolling out the new iPhones in more than 30 countries and territories today, and more than 25 countries and territories next week. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max up for pre-order in India on Flipkart, Airtel, Reliance Jio and offline stores – Cashback and exchange offers”
Apple unveiled iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the company’s next-generation iPhones last week. Apple doesn’t mentions battery capacity for the iPhones on its site, and we usually find those details later on certification sites or in teardowns. Now all these phones have been certified by TENAA in China revealing battery capacities and RAM. To remind you, last year’s iPhone X comes with 2716mAh battery and 3GB LPDDR4x RAM. The 5.8-inch iPhone XS actually has a smaller 2658mAh battery compared to the iPhone X, but the 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max packs a 3174mAh battery. Both these have 4GB of RAM. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR certification reveals battery capacity and RAM”
Apple released iOS 12.1 beta update earlier today and it suggests landscape Face ID support for upcoming iPad Pro models. Many rumors in the past suggested Apple would introduce Face ID support for iPads and in landscape orientation since unlocking in portrait mode would be inconvenient with a larger tablet form factor. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12.1 beta update hints at landscape Face ID support for upcoming iPad Pro, iCloud syncing for Memoji”
