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Apple last week released iOS 16 beta 5, and the update came with a surprise: it added battery percentage to modern iPhones (iPhone X and later) for the first time. With iOS 16 beta 6, which was released earlier today to developers, the company is giving users even more control over the battery percentage when Low Power Mode is enabled. Previously, the battery percentage was already optional, so users could choose to see either the percentage or the classic battery level indicator in the iPhone’s status bar....

The iPhone repair experts at iFixyouri have determined that most of the weight savings in the iPad 2 – a fifth of a pound, is in the LCD and Glass assembly. Here’s a breakdown weights of the Wifi iPads: iPad 1 – 712.60g iPad 2 – 600.60g (iPad 2 – 112g lighter) If we break that down even further, the iPad 1 LCD/Glass is almost half the weight of the original iPad....

When Face ID came to the iPhone X last year, I wrote that I couldn’t wait for the technology to come to the Mac as well. Something I didn’t take into account at the time, however, was Face ID’s potential on the iPad. Nonetheless, the new iPad Pro models released just last week include Face ID technology, and it’s even better than on the iPhone X and iPhone XS. Out of the box, the Face ID setup experience on iPad Pro is relatively similar to the iPhone X....

Although the iPhone 14 looks almost identical to the iPhone 13 on the outside, it is a different story on the inside. As evidenced in this iFixit teardown, Apple has made it much easier to repair the back glass panel. The back glass can now be removed independently of the logic board, making repairs much cheaper. Previously, only the front glass was separably removable. And, it seems Apple is also passing this cost savings onto consumers …...

One of the hotly anticipated announcements coming for next week’s Apple event is a new 6.7-inch iPhone 14 priced at under $1,000. This would mark the first time Apple has sold a big-screen iPhone without the “Pro” price tag and name. While this iPhone has often been referred to as the “iPhone 14 Max” in rumor coverage thus far, a new leak today suggests that it could actually be the “iPhone 14 Plus....

Apple claims that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max get “up to” 20 and 25 hours of video stream, respectively, but even that’s not enough for some new owners. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max features an always-on display, and it seems that people believe that this puts a significant dent in battery life. That, or they’ve been reading one of the many “battery saving tips” posts on the internet that highlight this new feature as a big battery drain....

More data is coming in on iPhone and smartphone sales in the US during the important December timeframe. We saw in a previous report from Flurry Analytics that iPhone took the top 9 of 10 smartphone activations on Christmas Day. Now the firm has shared data on how iPhone stacked up against the competition for all of December and the iPhone handily dominated the market, which included beating Samsung by a wide margin....

Now we all know Apple is at the edge of the iPhone 14 launch as it announced the “Far Out” event for September 7, and, at the same time, further leaks for the next iPhone SE also started arriving. iPhone SE Fourth Generation Leaks Suggesting Same Design as iPhone XR This leak comes from a well-known leaker, Jon Prosser, whose sources are reliable, as we have seen in his past leaks, and he was the first to leak purple iPhone 14 renders....

Update: An earlier version of this article pointed to the cases’ smaller mAh capacity. However, the Wh on these cases is actually higher than the previous models because the voltage was doubled. The article has been corrected to reflect this. Apple’s smart battery cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR went on sale last night, with Apple touting up to 75% extra usage time. Apple did not state the battery’s capacity in the Apple Store tech specs....

The photos are part of a document that tells resellers how to present Apple silicone and leather cases for the fall 2018 season. Undeniable images of a XS Smart Battery Case are present in the cells for ‘black leather XS Max’ and ‘black leather XS’. The photo of the case is low resolution but it definitely depicts a case that Apple does not currently sell; the ridge of the hump is clearly visible and the vertical camera system confirms this is a new design....

That being said, would it surprise anyone if Apple came in late and put in a camera on the high-end models? Maybe the $130 extra for a 3G radio also includes a camera in the bargain? Computerworld recently remarked that it was ridiculous to charge $130 for 3G+GPS parts that were worth $10-$20. A camera would close that gap some in many minds. Note that Apple didn’t reveal the glass screen on the iPhone until five months after the initial announcement with a press release....

Wednesday’s best deals include Apple’s previous-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $750, plus markdowns on AirPods, and Nike-style Apple Watch Bands. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple’s prev-gen. 12.9-inch iPad Pro Today only, Woot offers Apple’s 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro in certified refurbished condition from $750. As a comparison, you’d typically pay at least $999 for these models depending on the configuration. Today’s deals are a minimum of $20 less than our previous refurbished mention....

I’d so far given the iPhone 11 Pro camera a very high bar to meet: Could it be good enough that it would be the only camera I’d need while travelling? The answer to that question was a resounding no, even after double-checking. But that’s mostly because I demand very high quality from my travel photos, so noise that would be largely unnoticeable at web-viewing size would disturb me in prints or when viewing on a large screen, both things I do with travel shots....

But there’s one thing that doesn’t seem to be seriously improving and it’s one that many have been complaining about – the battery life. Apple has inadvertently revealed in one of its promotional videos the battery capacity of the iPhone 6S – 1715 mAh. The battery in the current iPhone 6 is an 1810 mAh unit, which means the new battery in the iPhone 6S is smaller by around 5 percent....

Well, we must admit that Apple has changed its strategy and tried something new with the iPhone X. It maintains the similar traditional iPhone size but with a larger screen. The front of iPhone X is completely occupied by the screen and has no buttons. Well, let me tell you iPhone’s new A11 Bionic chipset beats all competitors. No Android phone even managed to come close to iPhone’s new A11 Bionic chipset....

A great example is the ability to have face-to-face conversations with anyone, anywhere in the world. Apps like Skype and FaceTime make it possible. Unfortunately, privacy concerns also come with smartphones. The good news is, we have control over some of these issues. Hiding your locations You might not realize this but your iPhone keeps track of everywhere you go. In fact, it keeps a record of places you frequent in a feature called Significant Locations....

Marvel TV’s Netflix universe if off to a tremendous start, and what was ambitiously planned as four character shows followed by a team-up, has already grown into so much more in a small amount of time. After Daredevil set records for Netflix and won over fans and critics, a second season was immediately put on the fast track. Then there was Jessica Jones, also getting a second season, which introduced Luke Cage who’s getting his own series this year....

There are so many reasons on why someone should choose the Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD or even the Nook HD. But how many reasons are there to buy the iPad Mini? Where are users placing the iPad Mini, when there’s the iPhone, iPhone and bigger iPad? Is Apple’s strategy of targeting more users working out or the competition is just too fierce at the moment? Let’s see what people think about it....

Things have moved on rather a lot since I gave my first impressions and highlighted my core questions in choosing between my existing iPad Air 2 and the iPad Pro. Further usage of it has made it abundantly clear that the iPad Pro cannot replace a standard iPad. It’s ridiculously over-sized for reading or watching Netflix in bed, and there are other times when the smaller version was simply more convenient....

Today’s best deals include Apple’s previous-generation iPad Pro up to $500 off, plus discounts on Smart Keyboard from Apple and iPhone XS Max is heavily reduced in price. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Save up to $500 on Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro Notable features here include a Liquid Retina edge-to-edge display with ProMotion, True Tone, and wide color. Plus, you can count on Face ID, 12MP camera, four speakers, and up to 10-hours of battery life, all of which are powered by Apple’s A12X Bionic chip....