Apple becomes world's first trillion-dollar company but still can't prevent major leaks — Apple's August 2018 in review

We saw photos of October's iPhones, we learned about hacks against Apple and others, and we found out just how security-conscious Android is. All of this and more, looking back at Apple's August 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 8

iPhone XR launch attracted more Android switchers in the U.S. than the iPhone 8 & iPhone X

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicates that iPhone XR attracted a significantly larger proportion of Android switchers in the U.S. during its first month compared to last year's launches of iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, bolstering the idea that Apple is successfully expanding its installed base of buyers rather than just selling to iPhone users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 26

Camera comparison: Can the iPhone XR's single camera compete with the iPhone XS and XS Max's two cameras?

Arguably one of the biggest differences in physical design for the 2018 iPhone models, the iPhone XR has only one rear camera while the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have two. AppleInsider takes a closer look at the situation to see if the iPhone XR's single camera can still stand up to the dual-lens stablemates.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 27

Apple expands iPhone XS and XR trade-in program countries around the world

Amid worries of an iPhone sales slowdown, Apple on Friday took steps to goose demand by expanding a promotional upgrade program for its latest iPhone XS and XR handsets to major markets around the world.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 71

Apple issues second release of iOS 12.1.2

Apple has released a second build of iOS 12.1.2 to the public, replacing the first version that shipped just three days ago, though it is unclear exactly why a re-release of the iPhone-only update is being provided.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 21

Apple features iPhone XS and iPhone XR winter photography in new 'Shot on iPhone' collection

Apple is continuing to highlight its "Shot on iPhone" campaign to promote its latest smartphones, with a holiday edition showcasing high-quality photography taken using the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Jeffries cuts Apple stock target to $225, remains hopeful about Services success

Another Wall Street firm has reduced its target for Apple's stock price, with Jeffries continuing a downward trend displayed by analysts in the last few weeks, but at the same time continues to support the idea that the Services arm will become a more important part of the company's finances in the future.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

iPhone XS & iPhone XS Smart Battery case leaks out in Apple marketing document

A merchandise guide produced for Apple retailers is showing the clearest evidence yet that Apple is readying a Smart Battery case for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 21

T-Mobile launches eSIM app for iPhone XR & iPhone XS

On Monday the U.S. branch of T-Mobile launched its promised eSIM app, enabling people with an iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max to add a secondary line through the carrier.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

Class action suit alleges Apple lies to customers over size & resolution of iPhone X, XS & XS Max

A class action lawsuit launched on Friday accuses Apple of making fraudulent marketing claims about both the size and pixel count of its OLED iPhone displays, claiming the company literally cuts corners.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 83

Qualcomm urging Chinese courts to extend sales ban to iPhone XS & XR

Qualcomm is attempting to extend the iPhone ban in China, and is in the process of filing additional lawsuits in the courts to extend the iPhone sales restriction to Apple's latest hardware releases.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

Verizon app update allows entirely app-based eSIM activation for iPhone XS, XR

Verizon on Tuesday updated its customer service app, My Verizon, with support for fully app-based eSIM activations on the latest iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Citi reduces AAPL target to $200, because 'trade wars are bad for tech stocks'

The recent trend of analysts and investment firms cutting their share price targets for Apple has continued, with Citi cutting its expectations for Apple's stock to $200 and suggesting the price could drop further in the future, as low as $125.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 26

Verizon switches on eSIMs for owners of iPhone XS, XS Max & XR

U.S. carrier Verizon is beginning to activate eSIM lines for Apple's dual-SIM iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, according to subscribers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 11

Apple appears to have three new Smart Battery Cases ready to go

If clues in Apple's recently released iOS and watchOS updates are anything to go by, we may see new Smart Battery cases for all three of the latest iPhones before the end of 2018.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 21

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