Using an iPhone SE in 2019, Foldable iPhones?, Apple's Roadmap Will 'Blow You Away' - MacRumors

What It's Like Using an iPhone SE in 2019 Following its discontinuation last September, Apple has been occasionally bringing back the iPhone SE for sale in its clearance store, giving fans of the smaller form factor a final chance to pick one up. It's been almost exactly three years since the iPhone SE was introduced, so we decided to take a look and see just how it holds up in 2019. While the iPhone SE almost feels like a toy if you're used to handling larger iPhones, it's still remarkably capable if you're primarily looking for basic functions. You won't get all of the latest camera improvements, for example, but it still takes decent photos. Apple still has a few iPhone SE models available in its clearance store starting at $249, so if you're interested in getting a cheap iPhone that tucks easily into a pocket, you should jump on these!   Read Full Article Popular Stories Mar 07, 2019 Samsung Offers to Supply Foldable Displays to Apple and Google Expensive foldable smartphones from Samsung and Huawei have been the talk of the past few weeks, and it sounds like Samsung's display unit is trying to get the components into even more devices. Samsung is reportedly talking to both Apple and Google about supplying the foldable screens for future products. While Apple hasn't said it has plans to launch any foldable smartphones, the company has clearly been looking into the technology for a number of years. The latest evidence comes in the form of a patent application addressing the idea of a foldable phone selectively heating its hinge region in cold weather to help prevent damage to the display. Apple may also be looking at something better than the plastic display covers from Samsung and Huawei that can crease over time, as Apple's glass supplier Corning is said to be moving full speed ahead on its bendable glass materials that could potentially be used in future foldable iPhones.   Read Full Article Tim Cook to Investors: Apple is Working on Future Products That Will 'Blow You Away' Apple's annual shareholders meeting took place last Friday, and while much of the meeting was focused on investor business, Tim Cook did take a few questions from those in attendance. In one notable comment, Cook told investors Apple is "rolling the dice" on some future products that will "blow you away." Cook also noted that Apple is aiming to reduce the $1,200 price of the new MacBook Air over time and that the company is working on a long product roadmap related to Apple Watch and AirPods in particular.  Separately, Cook and other Apple executives are said to be heavily involved in the company's push into original television and film content, to an extent that some creators may not be thrilled about. According to reports, some Hollywood producers view Apple's input as "intrusive" and suffering from a "lack of clarity" about what the company wants to see. Cook himself has been visiting production sets, with one of his more frequent notes to producers being "don't be so mean!"   Read Full Article Apple Says iPhones With Third-Party Batteries Now Eligible for Repairs Apple has long denied repair service to users whose devices have unauthorized third-party batteries installed, but the company has recently changed its policies to offer these devices some coverage. Apple's own Genius Bar staffers and authorized repair providers are now permitted to perform repairs on devices with third-party batteries, including replacing the third-party battery with a genuine one for Apple's standard replacement fee. Be aware, though, that if the repair provider is unable to remove the third-party battery due to adhesives or other issues, it will require a full device replacement at Apple's out-of-warranty cost.   Read Full Article Apple May Have Quietly Addressed 'Flexgate' in 2018 MacBook Pros For a while now, we've been following the "Flexgate" issue, which is the controversy over display cables in recent MacBook Pro models that fray and break over time, necessitating expensive repairs. It appears Apple may have quietly addressed the issue in its latest 2018 models, as the cables are 2mm longer than in previous generations. It doesn't sound like much difference, but it's enough to prevent the cables from rubbing and being subjected to stress when the display is opened and closed.   Read Full Article Tim Cook Changes Twitter Name to 'Tim Apple' After President Trump's Name Flub In a widely covered incident yesterday, President Trump mistakenly referred to Tim Cook as "Tim Apple" while sitting next to the Apple CEO at a Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting. Cook is a member of the board, which is exploring how to "revamp the American workforce to better meet the challenges of the 21st century." In an apparent nod to President Trump's misstatement, Cook updated his Twitter display name to change "Cook" to an Apple symbol. It's a quiet acknowledgment, but it's receiving considerable attention as, due to Cook's penchant for maintaining a quiet and civil demeanor, this is probably the most we'll hear from him on the subject.   Read Full Article Facebook Messenger 'Dark Mode' How to and Tips We're still waiting for a systemwide dark mode in iOS, with rumors suggesting it could come later this year with iOS 13, but Facebook Messenger has recently rolled out a hidden dark mode of its own. We put together some tips on how to activate it by sending a crescent moon emoji in a message, but Facebook says official support for dark mode in Messenger will be rolling out in the coming weeks, at which point you won't need to jump through any hoops to activate it.   Read Full Article

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