Archive for 2017
Apple Adds Another Way Of Forced Restart to iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Apple introduced another way to hard restart new iPhones for not to interfere with the new SOS feature.
iPhone X Launch Could Be the Worst Since 2010
Apple’s shares declined 4.1% and if they continue dropping, this may be the worst year for Apple since iPhone 4 launch in 2010.
iOS 11’s Control Center Button Doesn’t Actually Turn Off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
iOS 11 brought a lot of new features that users would need to get used to. Another update deals with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi switch that doesn’t actually turns them off.
Bug Found in Apple Watch 3 Just Before the Release
Apple Watch 3 is experiencing issues connecting to LTE, discovered on pre-production models. The bug makes Apple Watch disconnect from cellular and connect to a Wi-Fi network. Even an unauthenticated Wi-Fi that a user hasn't connected to earlier can disconnect Apple Watch from LTE.
Apple Sets a New Limit to Download Apps from App Store
Apple now lets customers download 150MB instead of 100MB from App Store over the cellular data.
iOS 11 Interesting Features Overview
Apple released the official version of iOS 11. If you have installed Golden Master version, you won’t get the update notification, as GM is actually the same as iOS 11. We made a list of interesting iOS 11 features you’ll like.
Apple Makes Screen Repairs for All iPhone Models More Expensive
Apple has reviewed repair prices before iPhones with all-glass design were released. Reddit users have noticed Apple has recently risen the prices for iPhone screen repairs. Now screen replacement will cost $20 more in the official Apple Repair center.
Face ID Data is Encrypted and Stored Locally Without Sending it to Apple
As customers are worried about the new authentication method, Craig Federighi continues speaking about Face ID. He ensures that Face ID will be reliable and secure as Touch ID.
Apple Officially Banned Anti-virus Apps From App Store
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines, explaining rules for developers, what they can and cannot add in their products. The anti-virus apps will not be accepted.
Customers Will Fall in Love with Face ID as Soon as Try It — Craig Federighi
In the interview to John Gruber Apple’s software engineering head was talking about Face ID that will drive away people’s concerns about the new technology.
New Safari Cookies Policy Makes Advertising Companies Angry
In Safari 11 Apple is going to introduce the new feature, called Intelligent Tracking Prevention that will block the third-party cookies from tracking the information about user searches.
Getting an iPhone X Won’t Be Fast or Easy
The KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple will not be able to produce enough iPhone X models until next year.
Apple Started Taking Pre-orders for iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, Apple Watch 3 and Apple TV 4K
Apple is now collecting pre-orders for its new products that will be released on September 22.
New iPhones’ Fast Charging is a Question of Software Update
Apple has introduced its new iPhones with a bunch of new features, including wireless charging.
The reason for Face ID fails on demonstration is security of iOS — Apple
Face ID failed to work on stage, Apple explained it was not a bug or error but the security feature in work.