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The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are solid refinements to last year’s 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, but there have been some let downs. There’s no high-refresh-rate display to be found, battery life has gotten worse, and Apple’s making the phone more expensive for those of you who don’t already own a USB-C power adapter and earphones. But is it still worth it? Unboxing The unboxing experience and what you get in the box has been quite the point of controversy with the iPhone 12 lineup....

Sadly, most reviewers seem to assume that iPhone is getting sold in a parallel universe without any competition. They seem to assume that the readers are all iPhone 4/4S users and confused about to upgrading to iPhone 5. What about Galaxy S3 or HTC ONe X users? What about those waiting for Nokia Lumia 920? Should they switch to iPhone 5? No one bothers about addressing such users. iPhone 5 Reviews Roundup Walt Mossberg, WSJ & AllThingsD I still consider the iPhone the best smartphone on the market, especially with its staggering 700,000 third-party apps and a wealth of available content....

One main culprit when it comes to speed and performance issues is your browser’s cache. The same thing can happen on your computer. Tap or click here for ways to speed up your browser’s performance on a PC or Mac, too. Clearing up your phone’s RAM is another method to improve performance. Whenever you clear your iPhone’s RAM, you’re basically resetting your device so you can make room for more data and processing power....

Developed by UK firm, sendmetospace, the application takes spectacular pictures from around the universe directly from NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day website and allows them to be viewed on your iPhone, alongside an informed commentary from a professional astronomer. Lead developer Michael Kaye said, “Although we know it will appeal to astronomy students and space enthusiasts, we also hope that the fact the application is on the iPhone will encourage a whole new generation of space enthusiasts, appealing to people to who want to look at interesting things on their phone while they’re on the move and who will be inspired by the amazing images that come from deep in space....

Representing a significant milestone, some Apple iPhones manufactured in India are now being exported to countries in Europe for sale, via The Economic Times. Initially, Apple set up iPhone manufacturing in India to avoid import taxes and allow the company to be more price-competitive in the Indian smartphone market, which is seen as a potential growth opportunity over the next few years. Advancing from local sales to exports is a big step in terms of solidifying India as a manufacturing base....

We reported last week that a German parts catalog ran out of current-model iPod nanos from Apple and told its customers to wait for refreshed models in late September. That is, of course, the rumored time frame of Apple’s next iPhone announcement and launch. iPod nanos are more than overdue for a refresh and we are thinking —with Apple moving away from its 30-pin dock connector— that is at least one bit that needs an update....

Apple’s new iPhone 12 Leather Wallet with MagSafe has stirred up a bit of controversy around the strength of the magnet, functionality, and more. Now photographer and YouTuber Peter McKinnon (also has a background in leatherwork) has shared a new video making his case for why “everyone is wrong” about the new iPhone MagSafe Leather Wallet. We shared our own hands-on look at the MagSafe Wallet and came away feeling like it can definitely offer a great experience, but with some caveats like magnet strength being underpowered and adjusting how you put your iPhone in your pocket to make sure it doesn’t pop off in the process....

One of the biggest issues modern society is trying to deal with is smartphone addiction. Rather than spending time face to face with friends or family, society tends to turn to our screens instead, thinking of it as an easier way to communicate with people. It’s not just communication, either. A lot of us watch a ton of movies or play games on our phones all day, which drain the battery....

Earlier today, Apple introduced a new advertisement promoting the interaction between the iPhone and Apple Watch. Now, the company has released another ad on its YouTube channel, this time highlighting selfies in Night Mode with the iPhone 12 Pro. In a 30-second video, Apple shows in a fun way how users can take good selfies even in the dark thanks to Night Mode. Although Night Mode was introduced with iPhone 11, only the iPhone 12 lineup can capture photos in Night Mode with all cameras — wide-angle, ultra-wide, telephoto, and front camera....

A new report today suggests that iPhone 12 production is now 1-2 months behind schedule due to impact of the coronavirus crisis. It says that the current position is ‘months of delay’ to mass production, but that Apple and its suppliers are working flat out to make up for lost time … Nikkei’s report is one of the more pessimistic ones, still not entirely ruling out the possibility of the iPhone 12 launch being delayed until next year....

Last year, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were separated by more than just their different screen sizes, with Apple also limiting certain camera features to solely the iPhone 12 Pro Max. This year, however, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are at feature parity, aside from differences in screen size and battery life. Most notably, this means that the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max feature the same camera hardware, with the Pro model gaining features that were exclusive to the Pro Max last year....

Analysts have given conflicting views on iPhone 14 sales, but lead assembly partner Foxconn has reported a new monthly revenue record on the back of “storming” iPhone 14 Pro demand. The company said that it is positive on the outlook for the current quarter, though remains cautious about the potential impact of continuing supply chain issues and inflation … CNBC reports on Foxconn’s new revenue record in September. The company expressed cautious optimism for the holiday quarter....

If you thought that iPhone 14 Pro users complaining about battery life issues with iOS 16 were the worst problem, wait for it, as some customers are now saying that their iPhones are intermittently restarting while the device is charging through MagSafe or Lightning. In a Reddit post, several users are complaining about the iPhone 14 Pro randomly restarting while it’s charging. The first post was eight days ago: Another user said their iPhone 14 Pro Max, on iOS 16....

Today’s best deals from 9to5Toys include a refurbished iPhone 7, SanDisk microSD cards, and rarely discounted Twelve South accessories. Head below for more in this edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Budget-friendly iPhone 7 deals return Over at 9to5Toys, we love previous generation iPhone deals. While it may not be ideal for early adopters needing the latest tech, going with a slightly older model can mean big savings for kids, grandparents, and others....

However, after being available, it started receiving its first series of complaints that both iPhone 7 And 7 Plus reportedly make a strange sound. iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Reportedly Making A Mysterious Sound As we all know that the all-new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus arrived at the end of this week; the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus promise to revolutionize the market for smartphones. With all its new features, they already had achieved a very great interest of consumers before launch....

iPhone shipments in China fell by 28% in Q3 thanks to fallout from the US trade war, according to the latest Canalys data. The slump would have been even more dramatic but for the popularity of the iPhone 11, says the company. There could, though, be tougher times ahead for Apple… The main reason for the fall is believed to be anti-American sentiment among Chinese consumers in response to the trade war started by the White House, alongside the ban on Huawei importing components from the US....

Last week, the Silicon Valley Forum held a Visionary Salon Dinner event with Tony Fadell. Kevin Surace, Appvance’s CEO, interviewed Fadell on his past accomplishments and journey through technology. An edited transcript of the conversation shows just how in-depth the conversation went. Fadell’s interview is a personal look at what drove the creator forward while building the iPod, the iPhone, and the Nest Thermostat. His Childhood Starting the conversation at the beginning of his life, Fadell delves deep into what began his passion with technology....

Since 2008, the Bitcoin has been impacted by a series of technical issues that have made it a standout amongst the most unstable monetary standards in the world. However, in spite of such unpredictability, more than 100,000 Bitcoin exchanges are currently in existence. Bitcoins are created, or “mined,” through a grouping of complex numerical equations which are processed by a computer. In fact, the creator of the Bitcoin set a ceiling on total Bitcoin volume....

A new bug in iOS 15 has been discovered where read receipts on iMessage is turned On even when turned off. When the user turns off the read receipts, your contacts will not know whether you have read their messages or not. Several iPhone users have reported about the issue that their device is turning on the read receipts even if turned off. iPhone is Turning On the Read Receipts Due To a Bug in iOS 15 Apple users can disable and enable the read receipts on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS....

In Summary Apple unveiled iOS 16 at the WWDC 2022. With iOS 16, Apple is focused on offering personalization options, as well as new ways to help users share and communicate on their iPhones. As a part of this change, iOS 16 brings a revamped and customizable Lock Screen, Lock Screen widgets, undo send, schedule mail, and many more features. Among these personalization options, the most noticeable and significant change in iOS 16 is the new and improved Lock Screen, which looks prettier and more interactive and functional than ever....