iPhone XR Hands-On, New iPad Mini Next Week?, iPod Turns 17 - MacRumors

Brought to you by: A Day With the iPhone XR: Unboxing and First Impressions Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone XR last Friday ahead of tomorrow's launch, but we were able to obtain a review unit a few days early and have started sharing some of our thoughts on Apple's colorful new iPhone. Check out our unboxing and initial impressions video, as well as some sample photos from the iPhone XR, and we'll have more hands-on coverage in the coming days. For additional details on the iPhone XR, be sure to take a look at our review roundup, as well as Phil Schiller's comments on the iPhone for the masses that's significantly cheaper than the iPhone XS but which could still qualify as "the best phone."   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Don’t Look for Apps, Get Setapp — A Huge App Collection, Right on Your Mac There’s a smarter way to work on Mac than googling every app you need for every task. 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Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 25, 2018 New iPad Mini Coming as Soon as Next Week's Event, AirPower in Late 2018/Early 2019 Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week dropped a bit of a bombshell, claiming Apple is working on a new iPad mini that could debut as soon as next week's event. Many have assumed the iPad mini will be discontinued as phones have gotten larger and Apple hasn't updated its smallest tablet in over three years, but it looks like that may not be the case! Beyond the iPad mini, Kuo says we can expect updated iPad Pro and Mac models at next week's event, and the much-anticipated AirPower charging mat could finally launch either by the end of this year or early next year. In other event-related news, Apple has registered several new Mac models with the Eurasian Economic Commission, a frequent sign of imminent product updates. We don't know exactly which Macs these registrations refer to, but we're expecting new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook models, as well as a new low-cost notebook that could appear as either a MacBook Air or part of the MacBook family.  And finally, we noted last week that Apple used a variety of different artistic Apple logos on its invitations for next week's event, and we've now put together a high-resolution gallery of the all of the over 350 different logos.   Read Full Article Happy 17th Birthday to Apple's Original iPod This week marked the 17th birthday of Apple's original iPod, introduced by Steve Jobs at an event at Apple's Infinite Loop headquarters on October 23, 2001. There have been a number of different iPod form factors over the years, but we're down to only the iPod touch at this point as dedicated music players have been supplanted by multifunction smartphones like the iPhone. Still, the original iPod was an iconic product that marked one of the biggest steps of Apple's rebirth following the return of the Steve Jobs, but if you take a look back at our forum thread about the announcement, you'll find not everyone saw the iPod at the time as the groundbreaking product it would become.   Read Full Article Apple Debuts New USB-C Magnetic Apple Watch Charger Alongside the iPhone XR, Apple last week also quietly introduced a new Apple Watch charging cable with a USB-C connector rather than the traditional USB-A plug. The new USB-C version is only available in the shortest 0.5-meter length, and it's priced at $29. It's not clear why the cable isn't available in longer 1-meter and 2-meter versions, but it's led to speculation that Apple's upcoming iPad Pro rumored to have a USB-C port rather than Lightning could be used to recharge an Apple Watch.   Read Full Article Apple's Upcoming TV Service to Launch in 100+ Countries in 2019, Starting With the U.S. We've been hearing for quite some time about Apple's ambitions for a television service, with some suggesting it could launch early next year. While Apple has frequently been slow to expand features and services to new countries, a new report indicates Apple's TV service could see a rapid expansion to over 100 countries before the end of 2019. The quick ramp-up would let Apple better compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, both of which have nearly global availability. One big potential advantage for Apple is a rumor that the company's original content could be made available free of charge to Apple device owners.    Read Full Article Italy Fining Apple 10M Euros for 'Dishonest Commercial Practices' Related to iPhone Throttling It's been almost a year since the controversy over Apple throttling performance on iPhones with degraded batteries blew up, with Apple explaining that it did so in order to prevent unexpected shutdowns that would be worse for the user experience than performance impacts noticeable only when under heavy load. While Apple stepped up to offer heavily discounted iPhone battery replacements through the end of this year to allow those with degraded batteries to get back up to full speed, that didn't stop a number of governments around the world from looking into the issue. Italy's antitrust authority has finally completed its investigation and fined Apple 10 million euros (about $11.5 million) over the situation, citing "dishonest commercial practices" intended to drive product replacement upgrades, even though Apple argues the intention was to prolong device lifespans. Samsung was also fined 5 million euros for encouraging owners of its older Note 4 devices to upgrade to a newer version of Android that severely impacted performance.   Read Full Article

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Apple Event October 30, iPad Pro Rumors, iPhone XR Launch, Mac Mini Turns 4 - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Invites Media to October 30 'There's More in the Making' Event in New York City We've been expecting Apple to hold an October event to introduce updates to its iPad and Mac lineups, and today Apple came through with an announcement for a "There's more in the making" event scheduled for Tuesday, October 30. The event will be held in Brooklyn, New York, at the Howard Gilman Opera House and will kick off at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Apple got creative with the invitations this time around, including a number of different artistic variations on the Apple logo depending on the recipient.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories VideoProc Newly Released for 4K HD Video Processing [Celebrate with GoPro Contest] Many Mac users have encountered problems when playing, editing and uploading certain 4K UHD footage and HEVC videos due to issues with format, size, aspect ratio, frame rate, etc. VideoProc is newly released, feature-rich video processing software that meets your need. In celebration of its release, the developer is hosting a grand GoPro contest. VideoProc combines a video processing tool, video editor, downloader, recorder and DVD ripper. With this app, you are able to edit, transcode, resize, and adjust videos from iPhone or iPad. It becomes easy to make HEVC/H.265 videos compatible with any computer or device, convert and compress 4K, 1080p, and SD videos for storage and uploading on Apple devices, stabilize shaky footage, convert slow-motion video to normal speed, and optimize video clips by cutting, cropping, merging, applying effects, and more. Integrated with many other useful tools, this powerful video processing software can capture Mac and iPhone screens, save YouTube videos, convert DVD to iOS device formats, and make iPhone ringtones. Now you can win a GoPro Hero 7 and other accessories until October 25. Go participate in the time-limited GoPro contest to win a prize or download a free trial version of VideoProc. Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 18, 2018 Upcoming 2018 iPad Pro Could Be 5.9mm Thick With No Headphone Jack In advance of Apple's October 30 event, we're continuing to hear rumors about updates to the iPad Pro lineup. According to claimed leaked design specs and a source who provided accurate information on the new iPhones just ahead of their debut, the upcoming iPad Pro will measure just 5.9 mm thick. It's not clear whether this refers to one or both sizes of the tablet, but the current 10.5-inch model measures in at 6.1 mm while the 12.9-inch model is 6.9 mm thick. In other news, the new iPad Pro models have been spotted in app analytics, but curiously they appear to be showing the same resolutions as the current models. We've been expecting at least the smaller model to have a slightly larger display, keeping roughly the same body size but fitting in a larger screen with smaller bezels and no Home button.   Read Full Article iPhone XR Pre-orders at 12:01 AM Pacific Time Tonight! iPhone XR pre-orders are going live tonight, so make sure you're ready if you want to snag one of the colorful new models. Following tonight's pre-orders, the iPhone XR will launch on Friday, October 26 in over 50 countries, so make sure to visit our iPhone XR roundup for all of the details on the new phone. If you're considering case options for your new phone, be aware that Apple is launching its own clear case to show off the bright color of the phone itself. It'll cost you about $40, but should be a premium case. The first round of YouTube hands-on videos have also just gone live, but more in-depth reviews likely won't be coming until next week.   Read Full Article Interested in an iPhone XR? Sell Your Old Devices Through the MacRumors Trade-in Program! If you're looking to upgrade to the new iPhone XR and have an older iPhone or other device you'd like to get rid of in exchange for cash without the hassle of eBay or safety concerns of in-person transactions, check out our recently launched trade-in site. You'll get an instant quote based on device and condition, and you'll receive a postage paid box to send the device back in. That's all there is to it!   Read Full Article Apple's Latest Mac Mini Turns Four Years Old Ahead of 'Pro-Focused' Refresh Expected Later This Month Beyond updated iPad Pro models, we're also hoping for a number of Mac updates at Apple's October 30 event. Most of Apple's Mac lineup is outdated at this point, but the one that really sticks out is the Mac mini, which actually turned four years old this week. Rumors have indicated Apple is working on a significant update to its small desktop machine, with reports indicating it could see a "pro-focused" revision that makes it more powerful (and almost certainly more expensive). Whatever Apple does with the Mac mini, it'll be interesting to see what the company has come up with after years of letting it languish.   Read Full Article Adobe Bringing Full Version of Photoshop CC to iPad in 2019 Adobe this week announced that it will be bringing a full version of its Photoshop CC software to the iPad next year. Photoshop CC for iPad will include a revamped interface tailored specifically for the tablet, but will still look similar to the desktop version and uses the same code base, so users will be able to transition seamlessly between platforms. Apple's Phil Schiller made a surprise appearance at Adobe's MAX conference to discuss Photoshop for iPad, highlighting the partnership between Apple and Adobe and the vision that they share.   Read Full Article

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iOS 12.0.1 Released, New Apple Pencil, Mac Sales Plummet, Nike+ Apple Watch - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Releases iOS 12.0.1 With Fixes for Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Bug, Lightning Charging Issue Apple this week released the first update to iOS 12 in the form of iOS 12.0.1. While the update doesn't include new features, it does address some significant bugs including problems with iPhone XS and XS Max failing to charge when a Lightning cable is plugged in and preferring to connect to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks rather than faster 5 GHz networks. The update also puts the ".?123" key on the iPad keyboard back to its expected spot after it was moved in iOS 12.0, and fixes issues with video subtitles and Bluetooth.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories How to Make Remote Work Work Well Commute time? Zero. Meeting room? Mac camera. Coworker? Kevin the cat. Coffee pot? All yours. You're a remote worker, and life is good. Almost. Maintaining a work-life balance and keeping track of faraway tasks can be tricky without having a remote routine down pat. 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Clear up your work schedule and go play with Kevin. 😺   Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 11, 2018 Apple Pencil 2 With AirPods-Like Pairing Expected to Launch Alongside iPad Pro With Face ID We've been expecting new iPad Pro models to be released in the very near future, and a new report claims they will be accompanied by an updated Apple Pencil capable of proximity pairing similar to that used in AirPods. The current Apple Pencil must be physically connected to an iPad in order to set up or switch pairing. Potentially supporting this rumor is a set of regulatory filings coming out of China. The filings cover several new tablet models and an unspecified "Bluetooth device" that could be the updated Apple Pencil.   Read Full Article Apple's Mac Sales Down in Q3 2018 Amid a Lack of Update We're really hoping to see some new Macs alongside the updated iPad Pro models, but in the meantime, Mac sales are plummeting, with research firms Gartner (8.5%) and IDC (11.6%) estimating major drops in worldwide Mac shipments for the July–September quarter when compared to the same period in 2017. The MacBook Pro was updated in July, but other than that and the iMac Pro, every other Mac model is well over a year old. We've been hearing rumors about iMac and MacBook updates, as well as an all-new Mac mini and a new low-cost notebook that could appear as either a new MacBook Air or part of the MacBook family. So if Apple is indeed planning a media event for later this month, it seems it'll have a lot to show off.   Read Full Article Hands-On With the New Nike+ Apple Watch Series 4 While the new Apple Watch Series 4 models launched several weeks ago, the Nike+ versions didn't debut until last Friday, and we went hands-on with one of the new run-oriented models. The Nike+ Series 4 models are available in either silver or space gray aluminum and with special band options including Sport Loop bands with a bit of reflective thread in them to help with nighttime visibility. As always, the Nike+ versions also come with unique analog and digital watch faces that are unavailable on normal models.   Read Full Article A Look at All of the New Emoji Coming in iOS 12.1 Yep, we're getting over 70 new emoji in iOS 12.1, macOS 10.14.1, and watchOS 5.1, and we put together a look at each and every one of them. From faces and people to body parts, clothing, toys, sports, and more, there's something new for just about everybody. Apple is also taking the opportunity to tweak its mobile phone emoji design so that it looks like an iPhone X-style device with no Home button. The upcoming operating system versions are currently in beta testing and could see a public release around the end of the month if past history and rumors of upcoming hardware updates are any indication.   Read Full Article Apple Denies Report Claiming Chinese Spies Planted Microchips in iCloud Servers There's a pretty crazy dispute going on right now over a Bloomberg Businessweek report claiming that the Chinese military worked to tamper with motherboards being manufactured by Supermicro and which ended up in servers purchased by nearly 30 companies including Apple and Amazon. Bloomberg is standing by its story even as Apple and Amazon have strenuously denied they ever discovered any such chips in their servers. Besides the companies, government officials in several countries have similarly stated they have no evidence of any such plot. The denials from Apple and others are so strong that it's difficult to believe they're being misleading, but Bloomberg hasn't backed down from its claims.   Read Full Article

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iOS 12 Charging Issues, iPhone XS Skin-Smoothing Selfies, October Event Speculation - MacRumors

Brought to you by: iOS 12.1 Beta Includes Fix for iOS 12 iPhone and iPad Charging Issue Following the release of the iPhone XS and XS Max, a number of users discovered that their devices sometimes failed to charge if the Lightning cable was plugged in while the phone's display was off. The issue was quickly found to affect other devices running iOS 12, although its appearance is sporadic. The charging issue is reportedly fixed in the latest iOS 12.1 beta released this week, so all users can expect to see it addressed fairly soon once the update is released to the public.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories Our Minds Are Fickle Things, but Not Without the Ability to Be Mindfully Guided Apple's introduction of Screen Time to iOS 12 is a confirmation of the increasing rate at which we've become subsumed by the mini worlds within our devices. 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Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 04, 2018 iPhone XS Users Complain About Skin-Smoothing Selfie Camera iPhone XS users are also discussing the apparent skin-smoothing behavior seen in photos from the front camera on their devices, with some users suggesting Apple might be using a "beauty filter" to try to improve selfies. According to Sebastiaan de With, a developer behind the popular camera app Halide, there is no intentional beauty filter being applied, but the smoother look is a result of noise reduction and other techniques used in the iPhone XS camera such as automatically merging multiple exposures to create an "ideal" photo. Apple is reportedly looking into user complaints and could certainly tweak the camera behavior in a software update, so we'll have to see whether Apple makes any changes based on the feedback.   Read Full Article Watch the Apple Watch Series 4 Smoke Older Apple Watches in Speed Comparison In one of our latest videos over on our YouTube channel, we put all five Apple Watch generations side by side and put them through a speed comparison, looking at how long it took each to start up and open apps. We saw minor speed improvements for the new Series 4 compared to last year's Series 3, but massive gains compared to earlier models. So if you're currently using a Series 0, 1, or 2 Apple Watch and are tired of things feeling sluggish, you might want to think seriously about upgrading. In another of our videos, we took a look at the two new "Infograph" watch faces for the new Apple Watch Series 4. The faces take full advantage of the larger display on the new model, with the Infograph face offering room for up to eight complications surrounding and within an analog clock while the Infograph Modular face allows for an additional small complication and a more information-rich version of the large center complication compared to the traditional Modular face.   Read Full Article When to Expect Apple's Rumored October Event Based on Prior Years Following last month's iPhone and Apple Watch event, Apple still has a number of announcements to make, including rumored updated iPad Pro and Mac models. That typically means a follow-up October event, so we took a look back at the history of these October events to predict when we might see one. The week of October 15 is a distinct possibility, with Tuesday, October 16 being the most likely day ahead of the October 19 iPhone XR pre-order launch. The following week would also have been a good option, but Tim Cook will be in Brussels on Wednesday, October 24 to speak at a conference. And finally, the last few days of the month in the week after that might be another good opportunity, sneaking in just before Apple's November 1 earnings announcement.   Read Full Article 70+ New Emoji Characters to Be Included in Upcoming iOS 12.1 Update With this week's second beta of iOS 12.1 (and macOS 10.14.1 and watchOS 5.1), Apple has included over 70 new emoji characters, making it easier than ever to express yourself. New hair (and no hair) options are available on characters, and there are several new smiley faces including cold face, party face, pleading face, and face with hearts. Other additions include superheroes, symbols, food items, sports equipment, and animals.   Read Full Article

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