Phones accounted for at least 100 million yuan ($14.36 million) in sales during the record-breaking event.
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Stylish New Leather AirPods Case
AirPods are hugely popular but, let’s be honest, the charging case is hardly the most chic item Apple has ever released. Accessories maker NOMAD may have solved that problem. On Thursday, they are going to release the Rugged Case – a fully leather outer case for AirPods. Available in brown or black, you can put the AirPod charging case intro the Rugged Case, providing extra protection and a little bit more style. Priced at $29.95, the Rugged Case is available to pre-order now. Distribution will commence on Thursday, 15 November.
The End of 'Beautygate'
The iPhone XS and XS Max came with a feature called SmartHDR that increased the dynamic range of photos. It also reduced the local contrast and the phone’s performance in low light. The lowlight issues were fixed by decreasing noise reduction, which, when combined with the lack of contrast created a smoothing effect. This was particularly noticeable in selfies and came to be known as ‘Beautygate’. With iOS 12.1 Apple tried to fix the problem. Did they succeed? A video from AppleInsider takes a look.
Apple Updates Clips App with Pixar Scene, New Stickers and Soundtracks, More
Apple updated the Clips app, adding new scenes, including a scene from The Incredibles 2, as shown in the GIF included in our story.
LG Reportedly Producing OLED Panels for iPhone
Reports are surfacing that LG has begun producing 400,000 OLED panels for Apple, most likely for the company’s OLED iPhone XS product line.
A Glimpse at Spotify on the Apple Watch
Spotify for the Apple the Apple Watch is on its way but a first look shows that the functionality is pretty basic at this stage.
Apple Releases Updated iOS 12.1 for iPhone XR
The updated release still carries the iOS 12.1 moniker, but with a new build number, 16B94.
Get iPhone Insurance With Lydia
You’re covered against cracked screens, liquid damage, and accidental damage.
What Could Be Next Gen AirPods Get Bluetooth Certification
While Apple hasn’t announced a new generation of AirPods, two filings for AirPods were published on Thursday by the Bluetooth SIG.
5G Connectivity Coming to iPhone in 2020
5G connectivity is coming to the iPhone sometime in 2020, but some overheating issues need to be sorted out first.
Here's How to Edit Depth Control on your iPhone XS/XS Max/XR
Apple put out a neat video over the weekend demonstrating how you can edit the Depth Control feature now available on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. It shows the 4 simple steps needed to apply the effect – choose a portrait, tap edit, slide to adjust the depth, tap done. The functionality works in portrait mode and adjusts the amount of blur in the background of a picture. This Depth Control effect can be applied to photos you have already taken, and iOS 12.1 will also have a real time Depth Control feature.
Pokémon GO Apple Health Integration is Here
Pokemon on GO’s integration with Apple Health is live. Players can now have the game track all their movements, not just those that happen when it’s open
Stanford Reveals Details Behind Apple Heart Study
The latest details of the Apple Heart Study have been revealed by Apple and Stanford University.
Apple to Stop Revealing iPhone, iPad, Mac Unit Sales Numbers
Apple isn’t going to share quarterly unit sales numbers for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting with its first fiscal quarter of 2019.
Apple Breaks Records Again with $62.9B Revenue for Q4 2018
Apple reported $62.9 billion in revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 with 46.89 million iPhones sold.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 Developer Beta 1 with FaceTime Interface Improvements
iOS 12.1.1 developer beta 1 for the iPhone and iPad is out with interface improvements for FaceTime calls.
Helium Behind Weird iPhone Malfunctions in Hospital
Apparently, helium can affect Apple Watches and iPhones and cause them to malfunction, so discovered Redditor u/harritaco.
iPhone 5 Declared Obsolete by Apple
Apple has added the iPhone 5 to the Vintage and Obsolete Products list, ending hardware support for the first model with a 4-inch screen.
How to Turn Off 3D Touch (And Why You Might Want To)
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re covering something that’s relevant for folks with dexterity problems—how to turn off 3D Touch. It’s also relevant if, you know, you just don’t like your screen having different levels of press available!
NOMAD Intros Wireless Charging Base Station for iPhone and Apple Watch
If you’re looking for an all-in-one wireless charging system for your iPhone and Apple Watch, check out the new NOMAD Base Station Apple Watch Edition. The new Base Station has a padded place for your iPhone and a built-in Apple Watch charger, no need to add your own. You can wirelessly charge your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time, and your watch is propped up so you can use it as a clock on your nightstand. The Base Station Apple Watch Edition is available now for US$119.95, unlike Apple’s AirPower, which we may never see.
iOS 12.1 Available Now, Giving Users Dual SIM Capability and More
iOS 12.1 is here, bringing dual sim capability, more emojis and 32 member Facetime calls to your iPhone.
Apple Releasing iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, eSIM Support, More on Tuesday
Apple is rolling out the official release of iOS 12.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday with Group FaceTime and eSIM support, and more.
iFixit Teardown Shows iPhone XR Gives You More for Your Money
iFixit tore apart Apple’s new iPhone XR, and what’s inside shows it really is the best value for your money.
iPhone XR Pre-order Deliveries Pushed Out 1 to 2 Weeks
If you didn’t pre-order an iPhone XR already it looks like you’ll have to wait or go to an Apple Store this Friday. New orders are showing a 1 to 2 week shipping delay.
