Perhaps you’ve heard a story that goes like this: “Apple’s ‘buy’ button is a sham, because Apple has the right to remove movies from your iTunes library after you’ve bought them. If Disney decides it no longer wants to offer a particular movie in your country, your ‘purchase’ is no better than an extended rental. …
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The $1,000 phone may not be as shocking this year as it was when Apple first broke the barrier with 2017’s iPhone X, but the amount you’re asked to cough up for a premium handset is hardly chump change. The newly announced iPhone XS and August’s Galaxy Note 9 both start at a grand, and the higher-storage models go up …
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Following the whirlwind of last week’s Apple announcements, this week had no shortage of news. iPhone reviews are in (spoiler alert, they’re pretty good) and iOS 12 is finally available for download. Lastly, Apple CEO Tim Cook has some interesting math for you in defense of the iPhones’ expensive price tags. Read on for all the iPhone news you might …
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Apple’s new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR all come with large screens and glass backs. So if you’re planning on picking up a new iPhone, a protection plan may help you sleep easy. On Friday, Sprint announced a new protection plan called Sprint Complete. It includes $29 screen repair (the same price as AppleCare), unlimited cloud storage, …
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Apple reportedly chose LG Display as its second supplier for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens used in the upcoming iPhone XS and XS Max. Apple gave the South Korean company the thumbs-up after its OLED panels passed the iPhone maker’s quality tests, according to Reuters, which cited an article in the South Korea-based Electronic Times that used an unidentified source. The …
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If you were hoping to get your hands on the premium version of Apple’s newest high-end iPhone, you may need to wait a while. Preorders for Apple‘s newest phones began just after midnight Friday, and the larger and more expensive iPhone XS Max designed for Verizon and AT&T in the US appeared no longer available for delivery by launch day, Sept. …
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Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy device next month that offers “4x the fun.” On Friday, Samsung sent out invitations for the launch of a new device at “A Galaxy Event” on Oct. 11. The invite doesn’t include a time or location, but says the event will be livestreamed on Samsung’s site. “Samsung’s newest Galaxy device is bringing more ways to …
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The phone parade continues, as Google appears to be getting ready to announce the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. Google on Thursday teased its upcoming phones with a page featuring a large “3” in the middle. And on Friday, it launched an interactive page on its Japanese site with the outline of a phone alongside the phrase “Coming Soon,” 9to5 Google reported. …
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With all the hubbub surrounding the launch of the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, it was easy to overlook another Apple development: No more iPhone SE. In other words, no more “budget” option. The SE debuted at $399, but was cut to $349 with the arrival of the iPhone X and iPhone 8 last year. See also …
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So long, small phones! It’s been real. On Wednesday, Apple announced its trio of new iPhones, and with it, the company put the final nail in the coffin for rebooting a small, pocketable iPhone. That’s because the new lineup includes the 5.8-inch iPhone XS, the 6.1-inch iPhone XR and the 6.5-inch XS Max. Suddenly, last year’s biggest iPhone is now …
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