Speed testing iOS 11 versus iOS 12 on an iPhone X

With the unveiling of iOS 12 at Apple's WWDC, Craig Federighi mentioned the company's focus on performance in its upcoming operating system update. AppleInsider starts speed testing the iOS 12 developer beta, comparing it with iOS 11 running on an iPhone X, to see how much faster it really is.

Max Yuryev 8 years ago 20

Watch Apple's new Memoji take on Samsung's AR Emoji

After Apple released Animoji for the iPhone X, Samsung fired back with AR Emoji, an augmented reality feature that turns Samsung Galaxy S9 users into cartoon-like avatars. Apple will answer Samsung's retort with Memoji when iOS 12 launches later this year, but you can see how the two features compare right now.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 14

Apple's iOS 12 prevents accidental screenshots on iPhone X

Apple's iPhone X screenshot mechanic — a simultaneous press of the side and volume up buttons — is for some too easily triggered when turning the device on, resulting in multiple inadvertent screenshots per day. It seems the company has addressed the problem with the release of iOS 12.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 20

iPhone X Face ID misfires resolved with a simple swipe in iOS 12

Reattempting to unlock an iPhone X with Face ID is now even easier to start in the first beta of iOS 12 provided to developers, with users now able to try again straight away after a failure with a single swipe of the smartphone's display.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 17

iOS 12 brings iPhone X gestures to the iPad

With iOS 12, users will be able to swipe up to the home screen and perform the rest of the iPhone X user interface gestures, which may indicate a home button-free future for the next generation of iPads.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 4

Face ID on iOS 12 allows two different faces to unlock the same iPhone

Though it went unannounced at Apple's WWDC 2018 keynote on Monday, the first iOS 12 beta allows two different people to register their face with Face ID on iPhone X, addressing in part one of the biggest downsides of Apple's new biometric authentication technology.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 18

Apple's new 30W USB-C power adapter replaces older 29W model

Apple has quietly replaced a previous 29-watt USB-C power adapter with a 30-watt model, something of interest not just to 12-inch MacBook owners but people with specific iPhones and iPad Pros.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 12

Apple releases fresh iPhone silicone case colors, Apple Watch bands

Though Apple failed to unveil hotly anticipated MacBook, iPad and iPhone refreshes at its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company did debut new hardware on Monday in the form of additional color options for its silicone iPhone case and Apple Watch band lineups.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 5

UBS ups AAPL price target to $210 on increased iPhone X purchase intentions

In a poll of prospective iPhone purchasers, 84 percent of buyers say they'll get a pricey iPhone X or larger iPhone Plus model, pushing UBS to raise AAPL's price target to $210.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 14

Apple's 6.1-inch iPhone production may see delays over LCD "notch" issues

While Apple has successfully rolled out the "notch" on 10s of millions of iPhone X handsets with OLED display, rumor has it that the company may be finding it a bit hard to carve the same kind of notch into a conventional LCD screen.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

Android Xiaomi Mi 8 shamelessly copies iPhone X

Many Android phones have been heavily influenced by the iPhone X since Apple's flagship arrived last year, but the latest from Xiaomi may be the most blatant ripoff yet.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 111

iPhone X vs. OnePlus 6: Which smartphone camera produces the best photos?

With a Snapdragon 845 processor, tons of RAM and a base price of $529, the new OnePlus 6 is being called the best bang for your buck smartphone on the market. But, how does its camera system stack up to the iPhone X?

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 23

Apple has a $250B 'window of opportunity' this 2018 iPhone upgrade cycle

Apple could sell as many as 350 million iPhones in the 18 months following the release of its 2018 lineup, fueled in part by a massive upgrade opportunity from legacy users whose devices have run their course.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 26

Apple to use OLED in all three 2019 iPhone models, report says

Apple is expected to completely transition its prized iPhone platform to OLED screens in 2019, with a report on Monday claiming the company plans to launch three handset models sporting the technology next year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 28

Video: iPhone X vs OnePlus 6 - Benchmarks

Out of the box, we were really impressed with the feel of OnePlus' most expensive device to date. The latest iteration is inexpensively priced compared to the iPhone X, starting at just $529, and comes with a pre-applied screen protector, a case, and a fast charger.

Max Yuryev 8 years ago 101

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