Archive for October, 2017
The Original iPhone Reviewer Shares its Opinion About iPhone X
Steven Levy has been one in four original reviewers of iPhones since 2007, who’ve got a sample of the original iPhone and have been allowed to post the first reviews. Steven Levy works for Wired and he has shared his impressions about the 2017 iPhone X.
Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 11.2 to Developers
Apple released first beta of iOS 11.2 for testing purposes. Users with Apple developer account can install the update.
Face ID Components Supply is Now Stable — Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple faced some issues with TrueDepth camera that led to the constrained supply of iPhone X. Ming-Chi Kuo in the investor note says that the supply of parts for TrueDepth camera is now stable.
Apple to Add Third-Generation iPad to the List of Obsolete Devices on October 31
iPad 3 was released in 2012 and it was the first Apple tablet with Retina Display. Apple will declare the third-generation iPad, formally called “the new iPad” obsolete at the end of October.
iPhone X Orders May Be Delivered Sooner Than Expected
Some customers who pre-ordered iPhone X yesterday saw the delivery date has changed. If Apple manages to ramp up the production quickly, the orders may ship faster.
Demand For iPhone X Beats all Records
The iPhone stock has been sold out in about 10 minutes after the pre-orders started. The demand for the new iPhone model is incredible.
Apple Will Improve Its Wireless Charging Technology
Apple has acquired a company called PowerbyProxi to work on future improvements for the wireless charging technology. The vice-president of PowerbyProxi Dan Riccio assumes that “the team will be a great addition for Apple to create a wireless future.”
How to Pre-order iPhone X
Apple will start accepting pre-orders for iPhone X in less than a day. If you are planning to get one, consider pre-ordering it for not to wait for the delivery a few weeks or even months. There are several ways of doing this.
Apple Won’t Sacrifice Quality for the Sake of Quantity
Apple has refuted the rumors about Face ID camera is being simplified to produce enough units of iPhone X.
Customers Don’t Like iPhone X’s Notch — Poll
Apple has updated its iPhone design and looks like customers aren’t happy with it. According to the poll, more than 60% of users dislike the new design or the way Apple introduces it.
We’ll Do Our Best to Produce As Much iPhone X As Possible — Tim Cook
In the Newsroom of Apple’s official website, the company reminded customers of the date of iPhone X pre-orders and its arrival to Apple Stores in case somebody has missed something. Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about limited quantities of iPhone X, ensuring customers that Apple will do its best «to improve production as soon as possible.»
Apple To Ship Only Half of the Planned Volume of iPhone X This Year — report
The supply chain sources say that Apple will be able to produce only 20 million iPhone X this year. Earlier reports claimed that the number of iPhones will be 30 to 35 million till the end of the year.
Apple Releases Fifth Beta of iOS 11.1
Few days after the release of iOS 11.1 beta 4 Apple has released the next update for developers as well as for public testers. No new features have been spotted so far.
Apple Stopped Selling iPhone 7 with 256GB Storage
The recent report claims that Apple discontinued iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models with 256GB on the day when new iPhones have been unveiled. It was confirmed by an Apple service representative.
2018 iPhone X May Be Cheaper
The opinions about iPhone X differ: some are fascinated with it, others criticize it because the “innovations” that came in iPhone X have already been introduced in Android phones earlier. The price tag that is about $200 more than usual prices has evoked hot discussions.