Apple launched iOS 12.1 yesterday and, as expected, finally provided a solution to the iPhone XS controversy, BeautyGate. The update also adds a variety of new features, including dual-SIM support, the long-absent Group FaceTime and battery features. The iPhone XS range launched into a hotbed of controversy last month, after …
Read More »Qualcomm alleges that Apple owes $7 billion in royalties
Amidst ongoing legal battles with Qualcomm, Apple went in a different direction with its latest line of iPhones by enlisting the help of Intel. While that brought about its own legal dispute, Qualcomm has opened up yet another lawsuit against the company, claiming that Apple owes the firm £5.5 billion …
Read More »iOS 12.1 will reportedly address Apple’s “BeautyGate” in the iPhone XS and XR range
Apple’s newly released iPhone XS and XS Max garnered criticism last month, after photo comparisons with previous generation handsets revealed an inexplicable smoothing effect. The aptly named “BeautyGate” disaster seemingly extends itself to the mid-range iPhone XR, however users won’t have to wait too long for a fix as Apple …
Read More »Hacker discovers iPhone passcode bypass in iOS 12
After introducing its proprietary facial recognition technology in its previous generation iPhone X, Apple still touts security as a flagship feature in the iPhone XS series. Unfortunately, the latest version of iOS 12 has reportedly given way to another ‘passcode bypass’, making it possible to access the photos and contacts …
Read More »Some iPhone XS users are struggling to charge Apple’s new flagships
Apple hasn’t had an easy time launching its new iPhone XS series, from users reporting WiFi and cell reception issues to the discovery that the camera automatically smooths the skin of its subjects. The complications don’t stop there, as users also seem to be having difficulty charging the device via …
Read More »Huawei mocks Apple by handing out complimentary power banks at iPhone Xs launch
Given the popularity of Apple’s smartphones, it’s not surprising to see launch events met with huge overnight queues simply for a chance of being one of the first to own one of the new iPhone Xs range. Android rival Huawei has taken the opportunity to troll its competitor during this …
Read More »Leaks supposedly show off iPhone Xs and Xs Max hours ahead of Apple’s Gather Round event
Apple has temporarily taken its online store down in order to prepare for its Gather Round event later today. The rumoured iPhone Xs and Xs Max are said to be the headline devices ready for unveiling, however leaks have beat Apple to the punch, giving us our closest look to …
Read More »Leak shows hands-on with Apple’s upcoming iPhone line-up
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 unveiling is just a few hours away, so it’s just about time for a convenient leak showing off Apple’s brand new iPhone range due out later this year. This hands-on with the 2018 iPhone line-up gives a closer look at the infamous return of the notch …
Read More »Apple and Samsung finally settle 7-year long patent suit
Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in a legal battle for over seven years, as the iPhone maker sought compensation for patent infringement. A court filing has now revealed that the lawsuit has finally been put to rest, as both companies have managed to reach an undisclosed settlement. Samsung launched …
Read More »Apple’s iOS antitrust case is now being handled by the US Supreme Court
Since 2011, iPhone users have been pursuing legal action against Apple for the supposed monopolisation of its App Store, causing customers to pay more than they should. After multiple delays, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal in the Apple v. Pepper case, which will take place …
Read More »iOS 12 will automatically share location data with 911 dispatch in an attempt to save lives
Apple introduced its Hybridzed Emergency Location (HELO) system in 2015, estimating a caller’s whereabouts through the device’s mobile and GPS data, as well as previously accessed Wi-Fi spots. In an attempt to save lives, Apple has announced that iOS 12 will be using this feature to immediately share the location …
Read More »iPhone X 2 leaks hint at new features and pricing
Before all iPhones can switch to OLED displays in 2019, Apple has a trio of smartphones headed out later in the year, one of which still sports an LCD panel. Amidst reports of a delay concerning the LCD model, schematics have come to light giving us our potential first look …
Read More »Apple botches iPhone batteries once again after its iOS 11.4 update
Apple doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to batteries, from reports of swelling in the iPhone 8 Plus to being caught red handed intentionally slowing performance in favour of extending battery life. In its latest debacle, iPhone users are complaining that iOS 11.4 botched their battery life, causing …
Read More »New App Store guidelines mean Steam Link on iOS could happen
On the 25th of May, Valve revealed that Apple had revoked its approval for the Steam Link app, which allows PC gamers to stream games from their PCs to other devices. Apple stated this was due to business conflicts, but new guidelines may pave the way for the app to …
Read More »All 2019 iPhones will reportedly sport OLED display technology
While little is known about Apple’s flagship smartphones arriving next year, it’s rumoured that there will be three devices, each of which take after the premium iPhone X. This includes swapping out the previously used LCD screens for an OLED display. Apple’s impending models due for release later this year …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone SE 2 renders suggest it might launch in June
When the rumour mill started turning for the impending iPhone SE 2, many believed it would sport Apple’s polarising notched display. Subsequent reports shocked onlookers when the handset was supposedly spotted in the wild looking much like the company’s classic iPhone 4. It seems that the notched display isn’t totally …
Read More »Apple is now checking iPhone X rear cameras when it comes to Face ID issues
It seems a problem is plaguing iPhone X owners recently, as floods of users are reporting issues with the device’s Face ID feature. Apple seems to have acknowledged the problem within a support document to its retail stores, telling employees to check to see if the rear camera is the …
Read More »Apple states that all iPhone apps must support the notch by July
Committed to its notch design, Apple has now given developers their deadline to add support for the new Super Retina displays. Any updates after July must add support for the iPhone X-style notch by July, or potentially risk the updates being blocked. Apple initially prompted new application submissions to conform …
Read More »Apple is supposedly in talks with Samsung to lower OLED cost
While Apple has relentlessly been shifting outside supply chains in-house, it still has to rely on its competitor Samsung for its access to OLED displays. Both companies are said to be in negotiations, with Apple trying to lower the price of the screens, which could factor into the rumoured lower …
Read More »Apple pushes update to address third-party display issues on iPhone
Some iPhone 8 and iPhone X users encountered an error with the last patch, when third-party displays were rendered useless. Apple reluctantly addressed these issues today with the release of its iOS 11.3.1 update, maintaining its stance surrounding third-party components. The issue lasted approximately two weeks, in which iOS 11.3 …
Read More »Apple is working on a fix for Siri reading hidden notifications aloud to anyone who asked
Some iPhone users have had quite a shock lately, as a bug has been causing the device’s voice assistant, Siri, to read out hidden lock screen notifications to almost anyone that asks. Luckily, Apple is aware of the issue and has promised it has a fix in the works. The …
Read More »Apple avoids availability issues with a trial run of its supposedly cheaper iPhone X
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a trial production of its next generation iPhone due out later this year, hoping to avoid low yield issues that were seen with its iPhone X. The new range is expected to be much cheaper than the £1000 handset, while still offering similar premium …
Read More »Samsung struggles to sell OLED panels after iPhone X sales slump
Despite being direct competitors in the smartphone market, Apple is Samsung's biggest client for OLED panels. Now that iPhone X sales have reportedly slumped and Apple is rumoured to have cut its production, Samsung has been left looking for more buyers to take the surplus of panels it's already churned …
Read More »Apple tells devs to natively support iPhone X with new applications, notch is here to stay
Apple’s infamous notch housed at the top of the iPhone X is rather punk, ignoring the ridicule to go on to become a complete trendsetter that many now adopt themselves. Of course, this notch is appearing on more Android smartphones now despite the initial backlash, and Apple isn’t dropping it …
Read More »Rumour: iOS 12 to allow for iPhone apps on desktop Macs
Apple is known for its inclusive ecosystem, often being the deciding factor for returning customers. It seems that the company might be about to take this one step further, as iOS 12 is rumoured to allow developers to create iPhone applications that are compatible with macOS. This comes as one …
Read More »iOS 11.3 hits its second beta on iPhone, Apple introduces battery health monitoring
Two weeks ago, Apple launched the first beta of its iOS 11.3 update, allowing for users to switch off its controversial automatic throttling feature. The update has now hit its second developer beta, with the company adding in its promised battery health monitoring feature along with ironing out some known …
Read More »iPhone X users are reporting that they can no longer accept calls
It’s interesting to see how far handsets have come over the years, giving users a miniature computer in the palm of their hands alongside the traditional texting and calling functionality. Unfortunately, some iPhone X users don’t have access to the latter feature, as complaints that the £1,000 smartphone begin to …
Read More »New rumours surrounding Apple’s next line of iPhones suggest two types of iPhone 11
The iPhone X showed that Apple was experimenting with its current offerings, moving from two models to three. Rumours are now suggesting that the company will be refining this, moving from two mid-range models and a higher end X variant to a single mid-range model and two higher end variants …
Read More »Apple offers $29 battery replacement as apology for intentionally slowing iPhones down
Last week, Apple admitted that it was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones in an attempt to preserve battery life. In turn, users were outraged, investigations followed and class action lawsuits cropped up aplenty, causing the company to issue an apology. Throughout 2018, starting in January and ending in …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
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