Archive for 2017
Android Phones Will Catch Up iPhone Camera in 2.5 Years
Apple’s TrueDepth camera is a feature people don’t stop discussing despite iPhone X is not even released yet. Android handsets are years behind if to talk about camera and photo quality.
Samsung Will Earn Money on Every Sold iPhone X
Samsung will earn about $110 for every iPhone X Apple will sell. Samsung supplies several parts for iPhone X. The most expensive component is definitely the OLED-screen of the special form, but Samsung also supplies batteries and capacitors for iPhone X, according to the report from the analysis firm Counterpoint.
iPhone 8 Is Less Popular than iPhone 7 — survey
The Wall Street survey including 4 000 persons asking about how they use technology and what smartphone they are planning to buy. Compared to previous year, fewer customers would buy 2017 iPhone models.
Apple Confirms Issues With iPhone 8 Battery, Investigating the Problem
The recent reports showed that some iPhone 8 units experience a battery problem causing the devices to crack open. There were two posts on Twitter illustrating the issue happening to brand new smartphones.
How Apple Cares About Environment With iPhone X
Apple has posted the Environmental Status Report of iPhone X, showing how the company tries to minimize the impact on the environment.
Apple Posted a Guide on How to Use Face ID
The new support document on Apple’s website shows how Face ID works and how to use it. Facial recognition will be first presented in iPhone X that will be launched in November.
Apple Seeds iOS 11.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 to Public Beta Testers
Apple seeds iOS 11.1 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 for testing purposes. Users registered in Apple Developer program can download these updates.
Future LCD iPhones May Look Like OLED iPhone X
After iPhone X has been announced, iPhone 8 feels inferior and not impressive. Apple considers making its future LCD iPhones also bezel-free to make non-OLED models worthy opponents for iPhone X.
iPhone X is Delayed Because of Lack of Camera Components
iPhone X will launch later than previous models. Some sources say Apple cannot get in time to meet the demand, but The Wall Street Journal says that the reason is that Apple cannot get enough parts for TrueDepth camera.
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Experience Sound Issue, but Fix is on the Way
Recent reports on Reddit, MacRumors forum, and Apple Discussions described the issue with iPhone earpiece: a crackling sound, breaking up the audio.
Apple Released Update to iOS 11
Apple has just released iOS version 11.0.1, one week after major version came out.
Why Apple Raised The Entry Price for iPhone 8
Apple usually sticks to a single price level for its new iPhones, but not this time. iPhone 8 starting price is higher than previous models.
What Exactly Uses So Much Power in iPhone X — comment
Despite iPhone X’s battery is stronger than iPhone 8’s, it will likely drain faster. The leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer has commented on why more power-efficient OLED iPhone X will be more energy consuming than LCD models.
Apple Looks Not Confident in iPhone X Sales — report
Apple is worried about iPhone X sales despite it isn’t yet available. The company asked suppliers to slow down production.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra
As soon as macOS High Sierra becomes available, you will be able to click on Apple logo — About this Mac — Software Update and download the new version.