After it was revealed that older iPhone batteries were throttled, Apple created a battery replacement program for customers.
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Apple Expands iPhone Trade-in Program
Apple extended a promotional trade-in program to countries around the world, so more people can get more money off a new iPhone XS or XR.
Apple Shares Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS Photos
Apple shared some Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS photos for the holidays. New camera features in these phones include Smart HDR and more.
Images of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Leaked
Leaked images of the expected new Apple Smart Battery Case show that it still has a “bump” and will only be available in black.
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The T-Mobile eSIM App is Ready to Download. But There's a Catch
If you have an unlocked iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max with iOS 12.1.1, you can use it. But there’s a catch.
Pro Photographer Tyler Stalman Reviews iPhone XR, XS Cameras
Professional photographer Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone XR and iPhone XS cameras in a video. He talks about all of the new features, like Smart HDR, the new image signal processor, and how the wide-angle lens is slightly wider than previous models. Speaking of Smart HDR, he noted that it only works with video shot at 30 fps or lower. But it works whether you’re shooting in 720p, 1080p, or 4K. Mr. Stalman also notes something he found that can correct the blurring problems around the edges of subjects when you shoot in Portrait Mode.
AT&T is the First Carrier to Support eSIM
In a support document, AT&T said that it fully supports eSIM and dual-SIM iPhones.
Three New Colors for Apple iPhone XS Cases
Apple has released its iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max silicone cases in three new colors. The new colors are Hibiscus, Mellow Yellow and Pacific Green. The case costs $39. The company also introduced Apple Watch Sport Bands in the three new colors, at a cost $49. In addition, there are new Nike Sports bands in Celestial/Black, Olive Flak/Black and Smokey Mauve/Particle Beige for the same price. The cases will be ready for delivery on Monday and in-store on Tuesday (via MacRumors).
Apple Heads Into the Holidays With a Particularly Strong Lineup
After what looked to be a rather bleak year in terms of new Apple products, the company came out swinging this fall with a strong overall lineup of Macs, iPads and iPhones. John sizes up Apple’s prospects.
Get up to $100 in Trade In Credit Toward iPhone XS, XR
For a limited time Apple is offering up to US$100 of additional trade in credit you can use towards an iPhone XS or iPhone XR.