iPhone XS bests iPhone XR in cellular signal strength thanks to better antennas

Even though they share the same Intel modem, the iPhone XS gets definitively better signal strength than the iPhone XR, according to test results shared on Monday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

iPhone XR demand reportedly forcing Apple to cut production expansion plans

Apple, after seeing allegedly poor demand for the iPhone XR, has reportedly told assembly partners Foxconn and Pegatron to stop any preparations the firms are making for new smartphone production lines specifically for the recently-launched model.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 70

Here are the top features of the iPhone XR

Apple's newly released iPhone XR is the most budget-friendly flagship iPhone. AppleInsider breaks down the top nine features of this colorful handset to show why it is worth your consideration.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 8

Apple and Beats' urBeats3 headphones get new colors to match iPhone XR

In the shadow of its Mac and iPad announcements, Apple on Tuesday also released new colors for its urBeats3 earbuds, mainly matching them with some of the colors available for the iPhone XR.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Apple's iOS 12.1 available on Oct. 30 with Group FaceTime, dual SIM, new emoji and more

Apple on Monday announced its next iOS 12 point release, iOS 12.1, will be available for download on Oct. 30, bringing with it promised next-generation features including Group FaceTime and dual SIM support for owners of iPhone XS and iPhone XR.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 12

Halide update granting iPhone XR full Portrait mode submitted to App Store

Following an earlier confirmation an update to Halide Camera is on the way that allows it to take Portrait mode-style shots on the iPhone XR for subjects other than people, developer Chroma Noir has confirmed it has submitted the update to the App Store for approval.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

Tests show iPhone XR screen just as durable as iPhone XS and XS Max

While the iPhone XR is at least $250 cheaper than any version of the iPhone XS, testing by an electronics insurance company shows that the display is just as resistant to breakage during a drop.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

iPhone XR can take Portrait mode shots of pets & more in future Halide app update

Although Apple's own Camera app normally blocks anything but humans when shooting with Portrait mode on the iPhone XR, one app developer is promising to add compatibility with pets and other subjects.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

iPhone XR sales better than iPhone 8 at launch, yet analyst still calls them 'weak'

Rosenblatt Securities' Jun Zhang continues to be pessimistic about Apple, with him now saying that global first weekend sales of the iPhone XR are about nine million units, a full million lower than he expected.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 18

Hands on: Apple's iPhone XR brings color and value to the 2018 lineup

Arriving just over a month after the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the cheapest of Apple's three iPhone launches for 2018 has started to arrive with consumers. AppleInsider spends some time with the latest release to see how it measures up to its more expensive stablemates.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 125

Apple confirms Group FaceTime, dual-SIM support to arrive alongside iOS 12.1

Apple this week updated its iPhone User Guide for the upcoming release of iOS 12.1, confirming the latest version of the mobile operating system will include Group FaceTime and, for iPhone XS and XR, dual-SIM support.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 8

iPhone XR teardown shows few differences versus iPhone XS [u]

As might be expected, one of the first teardowns of Apple's iPhone XR shows few obvious differences with the XS apart from screen size and having a single rear camera instead of two.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Short lines aren't predictive of the iPhone XR's long-term prospects, analyst clarifies

Small or non-existent waiting lines for the iPhone XR at Apple stores don't mean the product isn't selling well, Gene Munster observed on Friday, tackling the issue of launch demand for the second time in a week.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Here are some of the best iPhone XR cases you can buy right now

The iPhone XR is practically all glass on the outside, so you'll need a case to keep it from getting scratched or broken. These are some of the best options that you can get.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

Samsung working on cheaper option for 'Galaxy S10,' just like Apple's iPhone XR

Samsung is reportedly working on three different versions of its upcoming "Galaxy S10" flagship phone, including a low-cost one that more people can afford very similar to the approach that Apple has taken with the iPhone XR.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 26

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