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Some Apple Card owners hit snags with iPhone 13 preorders

Some Apple Card users ran into problems when trying to pay for iPhone 13 preorders, which kicked off Friday morning. Numerous people said on social media that they got error messages when they tried to use their Apple Card to pay for an iPhone 13 preorder. So much so, that it became a trending topic on …

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iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max: 120Hz refresh rate, camera upgrades and every other feature announced

Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone Pro Max, its new high-end smartphones meant to succeed the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, on Tuesday. The announcement came during Apple’s latest product launch event, where it also unveiled the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. The biggest additions include three new cameras, a new 120Hz display and longer battery life.  …

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iPhone 13 adds hours to a single battery charge, Apple says

Apple’s new iPhone 13 models will sport longer battery life than the iPhone 12 lineup, the company said at its product event Tuesday. The extended battery life results from a combination of a bigger battery, iOS 15 software and the A15 Bionic chip. Now playing: Watch this: Review: The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini check all the boxes 9:18 Here’s how much longer the new …

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iPhone 13 Pro gets Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion

Apple ran through the newest features for its latest lineup of phones at its iPhone 13 launch event Tuesday. Among the headlines: New-and-improved Super Retina XDR displays for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, complete with ProMotion support allowing for refresh rates as high as 120Hz. Originally rumored as part of last year’s iPhone 12 lineup, the …

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iPhone 13’s starting storage is finally one we can recommend

Apple is doubling the minimum capacity of the iPhone 13 and the maximum capacity of the iPhone 13 Pro, the company said at its product event on Tuesday.  The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini will offer 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini feature 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will …

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Apple unveils redesigned iPad Mini with 8.3

Apple on Tuesday unveiled the newest generation of its iPad Mini, the company’s most significant update in years to its smallest-sized tablet. The new device has a redesigned body, with an 8.3-inch display, rounded edges and volume buttons moved from the side of the device to the top. The power button has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and on the …

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iPhone gets 3x optical zoom for the first time

At the iPhone 13 event Tuesday, Apple announced the iPhone 13 Pro would have 3x optical zoom, an improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro. The 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 2x and 2.5x optical zoom, equivalent to 52mm and 65mm lenses. The 13 Pro’s 3x zoom is equivalent to a 77mm lens. The iPhone 13 Pro, announced on Tuesday, …

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Apple’s A15 Bionic chip powers iPhone 13 with 15 billion transistors, new graphics and AI

Apple on Tuesday revealed its iPhone 13’s processor, the A15 Bionic, a chip with 15 billion transistors and new graphics and AI abilities. Transistors are the core circuitry elements that process and store data on chips, and the count this year is significantly higher than the 11.8 billion on the A14 chip that powers iPhone 12 models introduced in 2020. …

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Apple delays plan to scan iPhones for child abuse images

Apple on Friday delayed a set of features designed to protect children from sexual predators on some of its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. The move follows criticism from privacy advocates and security researchers who worried the company’s technology could be twisted into a tool for surveillance. In a statement, Apple said it would delay its new tools to identify images of child …

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Apple to let some apps offer links for account signups outside its App Store

Apple plans to offer apps like the streaming service Netflix more leeway in how they sign up customers, allowing them to insert in-app links to their website from within the app. Apple announced the move as part of an agreement with the Japan Fair Trade Commission, which had been investigating the App Store. The change will go into effect next …

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