iPhone XS and Apple Watch Launch, macOS Mojave Now Available, Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Theft - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Hands-On With Apple's New 6.5-Inch iPhone XS Max Last Friday saw the launch of the iPhone XS and XS Max, and we've spent the past week putting Apple's latest flagship through its paces. The two devices are essentially identical except for size, so we jumped in with both feet and went for the new Max size. Check out our initial hands-on video that shares our first impressions from launch day, and then head over to our camera comparison that pits the iPhone XS Max against last year's iPhone X so you can see where Apple has improved camera performance in the new models. One of the key new features in the iPhone XS and XS Max is a depth control feature that lets you adjust the amount of background blurring in your Portrait Mode photos, and we've also gone hands-on with that as it's best demoed in a video. At launch, the depth control adjustment can be performed after taking the photo, but as of iOS 12.1 (currently in beta) you'll also be able to adjust it in real-time before you even take the photo.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Ideal Apps for Minimalists in One Suite Mac and minimalism make for a beautiful pair. That is, when you know how to keep the chaos of everyday tasks at bay. How do you get a spotlessly-junk-and-distraction-free Mac without spending hours organizing it? Well, Setapp has a collection of apps exactly for that purpose. For instance, gems like Bartender to shrink your menu bar, iStat Menus to keep Mac healthy, CleanMyMac to clear junk off your hard drive, Focus, Boxy, Boom 3D and a dozen more. All these apps make your Mac experience so much smoother and keep the boring routine off of you. Setapp is only $9.99/month with full access to all the apps + all the new apps that are added each month + all the upgrades. Every app is pre-selected by a team of experts, so you know it’s top-shelf tools only. Setapp has a free week-long trial, so sign up now and discover your next favorite app! Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Sep 27, 2018 iPhone XS and XS Max Owners Complain of Wi-Fi and LTE Connectivity Issues As is true of nearly any device launch, users are finding a few problems with the iPhone XS and XS Max. The one gaining the most attention has been poor Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity. Some of the issues may be related to antenna design as Apple seeks to pack in support for more and more frequencies, but the Wi-Fi issue at least seems to be due in part to the device preferentially connecting to slower 2.4 GHz networks even when a faster 5 GHz option is available on the same SSID. We'll have to see how Apple responds to and addresses concerns over these issues. In other iPhone XS news, DisplayMate rated it as having the best smartphone display ever, while testing found Apple's claims of water resistance holding up but unfortunately the stronger glass still shattered in drop tests. According to early estimates, the iPhone XS Max is significantly outselling the iPhone XS, which bodes well for Apple's bottom line.   Read Full Article Hands-On With the New Apple Watch Series 4 In addition to the iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple also launched the Apple Watch Series 4 on Friday, and naturally we went hands-on with the device and its beautiful large display. That display necessitates a slightly larger casing, but Apple also made it thinner to sit better on the wrist, so the overall volume of the Series 4 is actually less than the Series 3. Part of that size reduction came from a 20 percent smaller capacity battery, but Apple was able to maintain the same 18-hour battery life for the watch by using more efficient components. If you're looking to use Fall Detection, a helpful new feature that can automatically alert emergency services if you fall and appear unresponsive, you'll likely have to dive into your Apple Watch settings to turn it on. It's off by default unless you've previously specified in your settings that you are at least 65 years old.   Read Full Article Apple Releases macOS Mojave With Dark Mode, Stacks, Dynamic Desktop and More While last Friday was iPhone and Apple Watch launch day, this week turned our attention to the Mac with Monday's public release of macOS Mojave. The new Mac operating system version adds a systemwide dark mode, Dynamic Desktops that change based on the time of day, Stacks for organizing your desktop files, and much more, so make sure to check out our overview video for all of the details. Alongside the launch of macOS Mojave, a number of third-party app developers added dark mode support of their own to make sure their apps continue to look great, and we've rounded up a few of the more high-profile ones. If you're looking to get familiar with what's new in macOS Mojave, head over to our how-to section where we have a number of recent articles walking through the latest features.   Read Full Article Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Stealing LTE Modem Trade Secrets and Giving Them to Intel The legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm is heating up, with Qualcomm this week accusing Apple of stealing confidential information regarding the design of LTE modems used in iPhones and passing that information to Intel. Apple has been working to shift modem suppliers from Qualcomm to Intel, and Qualcomm's accusation of outright theft by Apple is a bold one, so we'll have to see how this one plays out in the months ahead. Grab your popcorn!   Read Full Article

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