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iPhone pricing: The new iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max compared

Apple on Wednesday announced official pricing for its newest phones, and as expected they aren’t… cheap.  At the base 64GB storage capacity, the entry-level iPhone XR starts at $749, while the highest-end iPhone XS Max begins at  $1,099. As the gigabytes increase, so does the damage to your wallet. Brace yourself. iPhone 2018 US pricing iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone …

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Maximum excess? The iPhone XS Max is crazy

Starting at $1,099 for a 64GB model (£1,049/AU$1,799), Apple’s new iPhone XS Max is the most expensive iPhone ever made. Let’s all take a moment to wince at the thought of blowing that much cash on a phone. Oof. Still with me? Good. Now, let’s put that number into context. First, know that the value of an iPhone has risen right …

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iPhone XS A12 Bionic chip is industry

The A12 processors inside Apple’s iPhone XS and XS Max phones are the first to use a new, more advanced chip manufacturing technology that miniaturizes circuitry, the company said Wednesday. The chips use a 7-nanometer manufacturing process, marketing chief Phil Schiller at Apple’s iPhone launch event. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, and smaller sizes mean more transistors …

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Instagram targets opioid crisis with pop

“Can we help?” asks Instagram if you search #opioid. On Wednesday, the Facebook-owned photo sharing app launched a feature to support people who may be struggling with substance abuse, drug addiction or serious mental health issues. When you search hashtags such as #opioid, #crack or #suicide, Instagram sends a pop-up message that refers you to more information about substance use, …

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How to watch Apple’s Sept. 12 iPhone event

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Apple is holding a special event at its campus in Cupertino, Cali. It’s widely expected that Apple will announce new iPhone models and a redesigned Apple Watch. It’s also possible we will see new iPad Pro tablets, and a revamped MacBook or MacBook Air. Now playing: Watch this: Apple confirms 2018 iPhone event for Sept. 12 …

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Apple by the numbers: Apple nearing 2 billion iOS devices shipped

Apple, the first US company to hit a trillion-dollar valuation, is no stranger to big numbers. And on Wednesday, CEO Tim Cook said the consumer electronics giant was nearing another one, shipping close to 2 billion iOS devices.  Now playing: Watch this: Apple introduces the iPhone XS 2:30 “This is astonishing,” said Cook. “iOS has changed the way we live. …

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