Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Be prepared for imperfections. James Martin/CNET No, Apple hasn’t suddenly invented a magical, revolutionary OLED screen that gives you all the dramatic color without any drawbacks. There was much consternation when Google’s new Pixel 2 XL phones suffered …
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Production problems? Forget it. The iPhone 8? A distant memory. Throwing down more than a grand for the latest and greatest iPhone? That’s what they’re here for. The iPhone X went on sale around the world on Friday, drawing crowds and long lines as Apple fans patiently waited to get their hands on the very best iPhone money can buy. …
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Since the beginning of the iPhone ($162 at Amazon)‘s time, taking a screenshot has consisted of pressing the side button (formerly the power/wake button) and the home button at the same time. Now playing: Watch this: Apple fans finally get hands on with the iPhone X 2:26 With Apple ditching the home button on the iPhone X ($285 at Amazon), …
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The patent licensing battle between Apple and Qualcomm keeps getting more heated. Wednesday, Qualcomm filed another lawsuit against Apple, this time alleging Apple shared confidential Qualcomm software information with its chip rival, Intel. The breach of contract lawsuit said Qualcomm gave Apple “unprecedented access to Qualcomm’s very valuable and highly confidential software, including source code.” In return, Apple agreed to …
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The iPhone X is almost all screen. It’s beautiful, but it comes with a big change: There’s no home button anymore. And that changes a lot of things about everyday use. Many of the familiar screen gestures have changed. Down is up and up is down. When it comes to how the iPhone X operates, you’ll find that you need …
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Everyone has that photo: The first time they realized their phone’s camera was more than just a toy. For me, it came not long after the release of the original iPhone in 2007. Laura, my then-girlfriend-now-wife, and I stayed up to buy “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” on release day before we started off on a journey to New …
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Apple‘s top-end iPhone X is up for preorder in the UK, with sales starting properly on Nov. 3. Almost all of the major networks have now announced their pricing so I’ve put together a handy guide as to who’s offering what. Directly from Apple Buying the iPhone X outright from Apple and popping a SIM-only contract in it is the …
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With the iPhone X going on sale this Friday, we invited over reviewer Scott Stein to talk about what it’s been like using the device. We discussed the new Face ID biometric system, edge-to-edge screen with a cutout “notch” on top and the phone’s hefty price. Plus, check out the extended show on YouTube for more iPhone X topics and viewers’ …
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Editors’ note (November 3, 5:15 a.m. PT): Check out our full iPhone X review for the rating and our official evaluation of the device. This story will no longer be updated, but will remain available as a chronicle of our earliest impressions of the phone. Welcome to my ongoing impressions of the iPhone X. I’ve entered my third full day …
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I was fortunate enough to receive a review sample of the iPhone X on Monday, and I’ve been putting it through its paces ever since. Just minutes after posting my initial impressions, I asked what you wanted to know: So now: I’d love questions from you. Anything you’re curious about on the #iphonex, ask away. I’ll be working to answer …
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