So, it’s clear and fair that the Cupertino-based company already sent out invites for 2018 iPhone XS reveal on September 12, alongside there are also rumors that the company planning to introduce its next-fourth generation Apple Watch. Ever since Apple released its first smartwatch, everyone has been begging for an always-on display technology and today we seem to have come to see the time without turning on the screen.

Obviously, there are some competitors to Apple Watch which have some sort of always-on feature, allowing the time to be displayed at all times, where Apple’s wearable does not. That means everytime users need to raise their wrist or tap the watch’s screen in order to see something as basic as the time, and that’s been a case since the Apple Watch launched three years ago.

However, a new patent application leads to speculation of always-on display tech exploring that Apple is indeed looking at a way to rectify that and giving the Apple Watch its very own always-on display.

Up until this point, Apple has somewhat refused to offer any sort of always-on display due to its impact on battery life as well as the potential for screen burn-in, which is something that OLED displays are more susceptible to than other display technologies. Thus, Apple appears to be working on rectifying at least one of those by finding ways to prevent burn-in.

According to the Apple patent, which seems like the company is all too aware of the potential burn-in issues it could eventually run into with an always-on Apple Watch, saying “Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays-which otherwise, are becoming more popular choices for computing device displays-can degrade in a non-uniform manner over their lifespans and lead to unwanted color/brightness artifacts.”

There may be ways around that, according to the company.

To address this concern, burn-in statistics–which record historical usage information associated with a given OLED display–can be used to artificially adjust the operation of the OLED display to substantially restore visual uniformity throughout its operation.

While the second one can be easily solved by switching to a dimmer grayscale mode when not using the watch to preserve battery. There’s a problem and that is intrinsic to OLED panels – the so-called burn-in effect that occurs over time when the same array of pixels is turned on for long periods of time.

Apple’s take on the matter isn’t all about preventing the burn-in from happening, but it’s actually masking it. Usage statistics on the OLED will be gathered around and use them to restore the visual uniformly of the display by artificially adjusting the color balance, customizations of the problematic area. This way users can have the cake and eat it too.

The company also suggests that such statistics could use a high-resolution, multiple-channel image, although that has its own issues including the amount of storage space required for such images. This, however, being a patent, we have to remember that there is no guarantee that any of this will come to fruition. Still, we can hope.

Where the patent also involves a new anti-aliasing technique to smoothen and better fit the content on the curved sides of the screen confirming the bigger and perhaps curvier display of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4. If the engineers figure out how to tackle the problems above, we could very much see an always-on display feature when it launches side by the trio of iPhones expected at Apple Park’s Gather Round keynote event.

(Source: USPTO)

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In just a week or so Apple will announce its 2018 iPhones lineup, where two of which will have OLED display, successors to iPhone X this year – an upgraded 5.8-inch model, said to be called the iPhone XS, and a larger 6.5-inch version that is reportedly going to be called the “iPhone Xs Max,” according to multiple sources.

One of the releases of the new iPhone will include an LCD model, making it a trio of iPhones releasing in 2018, set to kick into gear this year and as we trundle closer to the September 12th announcement we’ve seen more and more information pop up online.

The website last week was able to get its hands on an image showing the iPhone X successor and its larger cousin has now reported that it knows what the larger of the two devices will be called. The second larger 6.5-inch variant is named iPhone Xs Max, it was wondered whether the bigger screen size model would be called the same thing with buyers simply choosing a screen size at purchase.

There were also rumors speaking about the Plus moniker from previous years which would continue, but according to a new report, the new, largest ever iPhone will be called the iPhone Xs Max.

How? As per the publication claims that the new naming convention has been confirmed by “two sources familiar with Apple’s marketing plans” although obviously does not go so far as to confirm who they are.

So, it’s very much difficult to know whether this report without knowing the sources, but as the sources appear confident enough to publish the name we suspect it has little doubt that the publication could be wrong. Quite why Apple would ditch the Plus name in favor of Max is unclear, however.

In addition to the new moniker and large size, the iPhone Xs Max is expected to offer even bigger battery than the smaller XS. Both phones will also reportedly see an internal storage and spec boost over the current iPhone X, with a new A12 processor and 4GB of RAM.

We’ll find out for sure when Apple officially announces things at its event next week. For your sake, the company is set to introduce three new iPhones this month with the iPhone Xs and now iPhone Xs Max named. The 6.1-inch LCD iPhone is likely to be called the iPhone 9, or iPhone Xs Plus, a name that will help differentiate it from the more costly, OLED models also available.

Why not iPhone 9? It’s because Apple already eliminated the 9 number from its list, so announced iPhone X (10) in the past year. And it’s only my opinion and not official. Stay tuned for more!

(source: 9to5Mac)

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Google officially sends out invites for Oct. 9 event, where the giant is planning to announce its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL and more on the given date.

However, the leaks keep coming as the debut approaches, speaking about the exclusive US carrier for both the Pixel 3 and 3 XL handsets once launched in the country. The heavily rumored Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones will reportedly be seen at October 9th, 2018 event and would retain Verizon as the official carrier for both.

The invitations sent out by Google says it will be held in New York on Tuesday. On that date, beginning at 8:00 AM PT/11:00 AM ET, the company will unveil the long-rumored Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. It’s likely the company will also be hosting some time to introduce other hardware, although a successor to the original wireless headphones, the Pixel Buds, again, Google has shot down the idea of a Pixel smartwatch for now.

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The end of this year is going to be very exciting, as usual. Here’s a look out the unboxing video embedded below for the Pixel 3 XL. That handset has been leaked a ridiculous amount ahead of the October 9 debut.

Until the announcement day, stay tuned for more updates on what actually Google has in its store to play with people around the world competing with Apple’s 2018 iPhones (iPhone XS and Xs Max) and other hardware solutions.

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First and foremost a new iOS 12 jailbreak security exploit has already been discovered with read and write privilege being achieved on it and explored on iPhone X without a computer. Here’s what we know about it so far has been detailed.

This article shows you how to successfully jailbreak iOS 12 and how easy to restore iOS 12 from if you encounter any stuck issues. Starting with a security researcher by the name of Simone Ferrini who has taken to Twitter to confirm that he and his teammates have managed to pwn iOS 12 beta 12. This is the last and the latest beta release by Apple before the Golden Master seed of iOS 12.

In fact, that tweet also qualified that the team behind this has managed to achieve “Kernal Memory R/W” with the work that has been undertaken. All of this means it’s important to keep in mind that this is not fully loaded or final jailbreak solution for iOS 12 platform. However, it is a very important component of what could potentially be a public jailbreak.

It has been tagged in two additional developers and security researchers as being part of the process. Both, presumably work for the same – or are affiliated with – the same TRUE IT company that is tagged in Ferrini’s Twitter biography. Although we have a video attached to the tweet that is designed to show off the work that has been undertaken and shows an iPhone connected to a terminal session and confirming that the team has achieved exactly what is claiming.

In this case, it’s worth taking it with a pinch of salt until something literal and legitimate to the community comes from it. Security researchers who are part and publicly affiliated with a company are more often than not performing the work and showing it off as part of a bigger picture.

It was already a case when some development team from the jailbreak community showed off iPhone X iOS 12 jailbreak in a video when the Apple’s iOS 12 platform in the beta seed. This comes as part of an official bug bounty program to earn the company money or to simply show off the capabilities of the individuals who work at the business.

It’s rare that these sort of bugs and vulnerabilities actually turn into a public jailbreak, sometimes, but takes also time to achieve. At least by the hands of the individuals who found them, such as Pangu, Electra and so on.

iOS 12 beta 12 pwned. (Kernel Memory R/W) with @jndok and @f_roncari – WE DID IT pic.twitter.com/dDj9IuKZn4

— Simone Ferrini (@Simone_Ferrini) September 7, 2018

If this turns into anything additional we will be sure to upload it with immediate effect right here at the techgiri.com.

(Source: @Simone_Ferrini [Twitter])

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A set of additional screenshots depicting the innovative Selio Cydia replacement has been shared via Twitter. Just after revealing the facts about the iOS 12 jailbreak security exploit discovered with read and write privileges, this news comes to the scene.

The dedicated @GetSelio Twitter account, which was almost silent for weeks, has today popped up once again with a selection of attachments showing off what is presumably the finalized Sileo UI.

Fortunately, the latest content which is soon-to-be-released as Cydia replacer to be shared by the Selio account reveals a number of important factors of the Selio experience.

The first image shows us the look of a dedicated package page, name, and developer of the package as well as some screenshots of the installation process as well as a small snippet of information about the product.

Highlights

The Selio account also shared a screenshot of the Search functionality and UI in action, also showing a screen of all the installed repositories and added sources side-by-side. Finally, the third and final screenshot shows an individual package being queued up for installation.

One thing we all must note is that Selio isn’t a far away removed from the Cydia package that it is looking to replace on all devices jailbroken using the Electra jailbreak. But it’s evident that the developers behind it have tried to stay very close to the original Cydia package and interface in terms of design whilst giving the experience a lick of paint and making the users interface and also the experience fresh and modern.

Selio, for instance, hasn’t designed and put in place because Cydia is not fit for purpose, but more down to the fact that it’s no longer supported as quick as it once was. This is the only reason the developers reinvent Selio to put in place with usability and has a familiar UI and UX.

There would be no clue till now whether it’s extremely good and positive to see progress being made but jailbroken device owners will definitely want to know “when” Sileo is going to arrive. The release timescales are more important than seeing flat screenshots of an app that is yet to actually see the light of day. However, the tweet accompanied with text specifies that the new package is “coming soon” so let’s hope the development team puts effort and some additional context on that release sooner rather than later.

(Source: @GetSileo) [Twitter])

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There are a variety of ways on how to add your own iOS 12 Siri Shortcuts and Xcode 10 on your iPhone or iPad right now. But the fact today we received is that the new Siri Shortcuts feature appeared in iOS 12 is said to not be supported on some of the iPhone models. Here are the details.

It is very clear that Apple ships iOS 12 to the public later this month, a couple of days from now. And one of the features that is sure to be popular among those innovative tweaks will be Siri Shortcuts. This is a feature that will allow iOS to monitor what users do and then recommend shortcuts, often complicated ones with multiple steps, and thus saving them time, too.

First of all, Siri Shortcuts was thought to be part of iOS 12 that would eventually be available to anyone who can install the update, However, that now appears not to be the case anymore, with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users out of luck.

The reason is explained in this news report that comes after a Redditor emailed SVP of Software Engineering at Apple, Craig Federighi, about the feature. The highlight of this report is the response that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are just not as powerful enough to handle the AI smarts required to make Siri Shortcuts work. While the same goes for the iPhone 5s, but not mentioned, meaning iPhone SE supports iOS 12 Siri Shortcuts feature.

Given the fact it too supports iOS 12 but is even older (iPhone 5s) than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we expect that phone to also be out in the cold.

Although Siri Shortcuts are part of the new Shortcuts app that is based on the Workflow app that Apple bought last year. This same Shortcuts app will not ship as part of iOS 12 itself but will rather be an app downloadable via the App Store and those testing the software during the iOS 12 beta program have had to download it via Testflight, just like third-party iOS apps and iOS games.

Presumably, Apple will launch iOS 12 and Shortcuts alongside, shortly before the 2018 iPhones go on sale, likely in the third week of September.

(Source: Reddit)

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We already have Vivo V11 Pro with the similar technology, and today we have a confirmation about OnePlus 6T to come with In-Display fingerprint scanner. Now that Apple is rumored on getting the same technology ready in time for use on the handset, too.

However, just before the iPhone X launched last year, there were predictions regarding in-display fingerprint scanner, but it never happened, although Apple instead went with Face ID on the iPhone X. But Android OEMs have been in that race to preset their phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner. And they did and the newly released, ready to pre-order Vivo V11 Pro is here.

OnePlus is another company planning to introduce the same tech onto their phones and indeed set for OnePlus 6T. Oppo is another company which is Android OEM launch phones with In-display fingerprint scanner, and now OnePlus joining the bandwagon.

The company named OnePlus has already confirmed its word to Cnet that its next upcoming smartphone (aka OnePlus 6T) will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Here’s the blog post and comments on that topic.

“We unlock our phones multiple times a day, and Screen Unlock reduces the number of steps to complete the action,” said OnePlus in an email to CNET. “By adding this feature as an addition to other display unlocking options such as Face Unlock, users will have options to unlock the display in a way that is most efficient for them.”

What are the uses of an in-display fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 6T?

Highlights

First of all, this will make it thicker by 0.45mm when compared to the OnePlus 6. Both on the plus side, the back of the phone will definitely have a unibody look as it lacks any cutout for a fingerprint scanner.

Second, OnePlus offering face unlock on its smartphones which is blazing fast, although the inclusion of an in-display fingerprint scanner will be slightly less useful especially since it is not going to be as faster as the traditional scanner or even face unlock. Rather it can be expensive enough. It will surely help in upping the cool quotient of the device which is always a welcome feature among consumers.

What’s interesting to see is how Android OEMs are offering both fingerprint scanner – in-display or otherwise, and face unlock on their devices, whereas Apple is going all in with Face ID on its 2018 iPhones and iPad Pro lineup.

Check this out:

This Is How In-Display Fingerprint Sensors Actually Work

Notably, there is time for that to discuss, and ready to witness the launch of iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone Xr on September 12 as Apple Park will showcase all their innovative products to compete with the rivals around the world. While OnePlus will take its time to announce its new OnePlus 6T smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner later next month or so. Stay tuned for more.

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Good news for all PUBG Mobile gamers. The company and development team behind the popular smash hit title has officially pushed out the release of major version 0.8.0. Available right now, the latest PUBG title offers a new smaller and more compact map, new weapons, and brand new vehicles to joyride in.

Players, on the other hand, gets one of the greatest things about the PUBG Mobile franchise is that it has been able to keep its loyal userbase happy to continue adding to the experience and flicking the switch of new periodic versions, assuming, not only with new features but also with improvements and miscellaneous fixes.

The release instantly shows everything of the PUBG Mobile gamers around the world that they are committed to improving the experience on both the iOS and Android platforms. This latest version continues that trend with the addition of new features and important usability improvements.

Those PUBG Mobile gamers who are following @PUBGMobile Twitter account will definitely be aware of some of the new features within version 0.8.0, namely the new Sanhok Map – some people seriously have enjoyed when interacting with it on platforms like Xbox. PC and Xbox gamers have already had access to this particular map, with it now being the turn of those on mobile to have the same mixture of luxury afforded to them.

While that map itself is split into three key areas with bridges joining the key combat areas. It’s smaller than a normal map which should encourage more combat and fewer places for individuals to hide away from the action. PUBG Mobile gamers who love all-out action will also love Sanhok.

In addition to the map, the new PUBG Mobile version has also introduced new weapons and additional vehicles that can be found throughout the game. All these can immediately be added to the fun, excitement, and overall carnage that people will experience when playing on iOS and Android.

Along with earlier beta versions, this release also includes some noticeable improvements, enhancements, and overall bug fixes and patches which combine together to promote a highly polished and globally popular PUBG Mobile experience. You can find the official version 0.8.0 release notes right below.

PUBG Mobile 0.8.0 for iOS and Android APK can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play respectively.

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The Epic Games and its team members continue to iterate on Fortnite at a breakneck pace, charging up game features and adding or removing weapons at a rate that no other game appears able to compete.

This day seen another new update arrive, version 5.40 which it brings in a new set of character, weapons and the usual array of bug fixes.

Starting today with the bigger changes, Fortnite 5.40 update adds a new character to Safe the World, with Field Agent Rio joining the battle. New weapons are also taken care of by the Suppressed Assault Rifle, an addition that is apparently set to give gamers a new way to tackle on people when attacking.

The bad news here is that while Epic Games gives us a new weapon on target, which also taking one away in the form of the Drum Gun, meaning anyone who had that as their favorite killing machine is now unfortunately out of luck.

Literally, moving on we have a new collection of Weekly Horde Challengers, with shields being made less useful with Husks being made more aggressive. As the usual collection of bug fixes, this time for the Limited Time Mode that’s currently underway. The Gateway and this is another level of a solid update for a game that shows no sign of slowing down.

The huge interest around Fortnite apparently knows no bounds, and with updates continuing to fly off the shelves it’s clear that Epic Games also does not intend to let up.

There’s never been a better time to be a Fortnite player, so be sure to check out the full release notes for the whole story.

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During the ‘Gather Round’ 2018 iPhones Keynote event, Apple Watch Series 4 appeared up to be the first introduction. Here are the details about it.

Apple has firstly confirmed that Apple Watch Series 4 is a reality, and when talking about its features, release date, and perhaps most importantly, price, we have everything on the shelves.

Apple Watch Series 4 Highlights

Features and specifications wise, the latest generation of the wrist-worn wearable (aka Apple Watch Series 4) come with a bigger casing and an edge-to-edge display, which gives users approximately 15% more screen real estate, coupled with larger sizes at 40mm and 44mm. The extra screen real estate has been achieved by reducing the bezels around the display. Slight visual modifications to the design also made but largely it remains untouched aesthetically.

Apart from the rumors and leaked information in the past, the Apple Watch Series 4 also features – All New S4 chipset.

The display edges are also rounded to match the rounded edges of the chassis and cover glass. Despite the bigger display and casing, the new Watch Series 4 is slimmer than its predecessor.

The new Apple Watch S4 packs a dual-core 64-bit CPU, and a new more powerful GPU which brings the watch’s performance an increase of two folds – New Digital Crown, for instance.

The new Digital Crown now offers haptic feedback. There’s the Next-gen Accelerometer & Gyroscope, too. These two revamped units now pack twice the dynamic range and can measure up to 32 g-forces. Not just that, the Series 4 now has 8x faster sampling.

Impressive!

The Dynamic Watchfaces. Yes, there are new watch faces which interact with the display, like fire, water, vapor etc. The new watch faces are capable of showing more information. There’s still the dedicated Breathe app which is getting its own watch face in Apple Watch Series 4. Third-party apps can also take advantage of the bigger screen to display more information.

Fall Detection

You will find the aforementioned feature on the Series 4 Apple Watch that can now detect if the user has taken a fall (literally, only), and immediately brings up an emergency contact pop-up. If you don’t interact with the watch at that period, it will automatically place a call to emergency services. Quite sweet if you ask me!

Irregular / Low / Heartbeat Detection + ECG

The new electrical heart rate sensor technology inside the Series 4 allows for three different types of heart-rate notifications; low heart rate, atrial fibrillation, and Electrocardiogram (ECG). You will be notified of any irregular heartbeats the watch may detect. Again this is something that many people are not aware of by themselves and requires urgent attention.

ECG is a feature that will require users to keep their finger on Digital Crown while talking an ECG reading. Apple has added electrodes for the first time which lets you take an ECG along with the new crown which creates an electrocardiogram. All of this in 30, amazing, seconds, that too, this data is stored in the Health app on the connected iPhone.

The Apple Watch Series 4 offers an ‘all-day battery life.’ The GPS tracking battery life has actually improved to 6 hours now.

The Apple Watch Series 4 release date, price, and availability in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold for the aluminum case, with the Stainless steel case coming in Polish, Gold Stainless, and Space Black.

Apple Watch Series 4 Price

Pricing on the Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $399 for non-LTE aluminum 40mm Sports models and go up as high as $1,199 for the higher-end LTE 44mm Steel version. All models and prices below:

• 40mm: Starting at $399 | $499 for GPS+Cellular
• 44mm: Starting at $429 | $529 for GPS+Cellular

Release Date

Apple Watch Series 4 will be available for pre-order from September 14, with the device hitting the retail stores on September 21. Nike+ and Hermes version is also available, along with new bands with new materials and colors.

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It’s now official. Apple has announced the existence of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR at its September 12 “Gather Round” event in California.

Just after introducing the redesigned Apple Watch Series 4 wearable, the company took the stage to wraps off all the three 2018 iPhone models, also detailing about its specifications, the price of each model, and expected release date for the wholesome hardware. So without any ado, let’s dive right into the apex.

iPhone XS / XS Max / XR Highlights

About iPhone SX, XS Max, XR, we have something to speak on the second-generation iPhone X handset. And the low-cost LCD model named iPhone XR.

First and foremost, Apple’s iPhone XS is an essential hardware that comes with the same 5.8-inch OLED display. The iPhone XS Max is very similar but it’s essentially a “Plus” version of iPhone XS complete with a stunning 6.5-inch OLED panel. Both devices come with a surgical-grade stainless steel frame and offer the same premium look and feel that the company introduced with iPhone X last year.

The glass on the iPhone XS / XS Max, according to Apple, is the strongest ever on the iPhone history. To be honest, there’s IP68 water resistance (not waterproof) on offer here, and a new Gold color in addition to Silver and Space Gray.

The LCD iPhone XR Features

The device that sits in the middle of the two in terms of screen size and well, colorful new options! We can buy it in: White, Black, Blue, Coral, Yellow, and (PRODUCT)RED.

With the old-school 6.1-inch LCD display, Apple’s calling, ‘Liquid Retina’ at a resolution of 1792 x 828, it does away with the OLED panel. Like iPhone X, the iPhone XR ships with the first-generation TrueDepth camera system in order to facilitate the Face ID functionality that made iPhone X so popular but does not have a dual-lens rear camera system or 3D Touch functionality baked into the display.

While the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max on the other hand feature a second-gen TrueDepth module for improved Face ID, as well as 3D Touch and dual-lens camera system.

All three devices have stunning edge-to-edge displays with almost no bezels around, and a stainless steel frame on the iPhone XS / XS Max, and an aluminum frame on the iPhone XR.

Camera Solution

Both the iPhone XS / XS Max pack a dual-rear camera setup, but there are some major improvements over the iPhone X. We now have a 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens + new sensors, along with the 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens. On the front for selfie shots, we have a 7MP f/2.2 RGB camera with a faster sensor, coupled with the IR camera and Dot projector.

It also has a Portrait Mode, but with the inclusion of Neural Engine into image processing, Apple claims that the iPhone XS / XS Max will process the photos faster and more accurately.

Continuing with the HDR, you will not find this feature on iPhone XS / XS Max, which has been completely removed, but rather upgraded to being a more “Smart HDR.” For now, you can aw at the ability to adjust depth-of-field, after having taken a photo. Apple’s calling it ‘Depth Control’.

As for the iPhone XR, the TrueDepth camera remains the same, but the rear only contains single lens of 12MP wide-angle – the same planted into the iPhone XS / XS Max offering all the goodies packed into the OLED-based smartphones, such as Smart HDR, Portrait Lighting, but sadly no Depth Control.

Specifications

In order to see which one suits your requirements, both now and in the next 12-18 months, you have probably been watching Apple’s event with great interest and heard all about the new devices announced for the release in coming weeks.

Screen-size and Comparisons

Display on both OLED models; 5.8-inch for iPhone XS and 6.5-inch for the iPhone XS Max comes with a resolution of 2436×1125 on the XS and 2688×1242 on the XS Max. The Display now boasts a 60% greater dynamic range compared to last year’s iPhone X.

The XS Max gains a slight advantage in sound over its smaller sibling, and that’s a wider stereo sound. While the iPhone XS / XS Max, as well as the iPhone XR, can record stereo sounds, literally.

Yes, the newer iPhone, a faster and more secure biometric experience. Not only is Face ID faster on the iPhone XS / XS Max, but the Secure Enclave is now, well, even more, secure enough.

The iPhone XR surprisingly also including Apple’s new A12 Bionic processor and improved LTE chips to promote a faster LTE connection. The A12 chip is the first 7nm unit which boasts a 15% increase in performance over the A111, with the A12 GOU gaming an increase of over 50% over the A11’s GPU.

An iPhone, for the first time, is going into availability charts with a smacking 512GB storage option. This storage option is available on both the iPhone XS / XS Max, but not the iPhone XR.

Battery Optimization

On the battery front, you should expect a battery life of around 30 minutes more than the iPhone X with the iPhone XS, or 90 minutes more with the iPhone XS Max over the iPhone X.

Dual-SIM is finally here. As Apple adds support for the setup on all three of its newest phones, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and even the LCD variant of iPhone XR. That said, with one physical SIM and one e-SIM support, not many are bound to be pleased with this decision. Chinese users, however, will be able to actually use two physical SIMs with the new phones.

The fact that the price is rated for its features, which started at $999.00 for Apple’s iPhone X last year, the attached price-tag is one of the most important factors of any Apple product release. For Apple’s 2018 iPhone range, the associated prices can be found below.

iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone XR Price

• iPhone XR – 64GB, 128GB, 256GB: Starts at $749
• iPhone XS – 64GB, 256GB, 512GB: Starts at $999
• iPhone XS Max- 64GB, 256GB, 512GB: Starts at $1,099

Release Date

Apple has announced that pre-orders for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will begin this coming Friday, September 14. Devices will start to ship and land in consumers hands a week later on Friday, September 21. For those who are very much interested in the cheaper iPhone XR complete with LCD panel, pre-orders will begin on October 19th.

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Apple’s biggest smartphone announcement in 2018 has already taken place. To assist with the decision-making process, here’s a specs comparison between iPhone XS vs. iPhone XS Max, which may help you make the right buying decision and correctly plan your smartphone future. Here are the details on it.

From a ranking perspective, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the two flagship iOS devices for 2018. The second-generation models to iPhone X come with the highest specifications, and of course, the highest expensive price-tags out of the 3 models, including iPhone Xr.

Both of those models are equipped with a stunning OLED panel which offers brightness and power efficiencies over not just the LCD model. The displays sit within the stunning surgical-grade stainless steel frame in an edge-to-edge situation. iPhone XS offers a 5.8-inch display and the larger 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max offers the similar panel without bezels.

The two newly announced iPhone XS / XS Max have Apple’s latest A12 Bionic processor with faster LTE chips and offers with TrueDepth camera functionality and access to the company’s leading Face ID functionality.

If the price is literally your main purchasing factor, the iPhone XR offers the performance and reliability of the other two releases but without the high-end bells which we will compare it with the other two OLED screened iPhone XS and XS Max later.

While the two models also offered in more colors and have Dual-SIM functionality as well in some markets, such as India and China.

Highlights

Complete spec sheet for the iPhone XS / XS Max can be seen below:

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Just after Apple made an announcement of three new iPhones during the keynote event, including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the company also stated that they are now way selling the iPhone X, iPhone SE, and the iPhone 6s.

It’s now official, Apple has discontinued the 2017 iPhone X with the introduction of its three new phones. Also removed the iPhone 6s and SE from Apple’s website as well, making the end of iPhones with headphone jacks.

With the iPhone XS starting at a price of $999, and the addition of the cheaper $749 iPhone XR announced, the iPhone X has, fortunately, become redundant. Despite rumors of low sales since its launch, Apple earnings show that the iPhone X actually sold quite well.

Although it makes sense for Apple to remove the iPhone X from the lineup. Still, Apple can make its revenue with the new iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR. Though the iPhone SE, X, and 6s have all been removed from the US market, it doesn’t rule out the sale of these older devices in developing markets like India.

“Apple announced three new iPhones today, including the cheaper iPhone XR, making the iPhone X obsolete. The iPhone 6s and SE have been removed from the Apple website as well.”

Now that the iPhone XS and XS Max are too much expensive, because of its hardware internals and elements used to grab the attention diverting customers upgrade to iPhone XS / XS Max, and XR. There’s no good reason to shell out for the more expensive iPhone X, except maybe the exclusivity of owning a phone that was ushered in with the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone.

iPhone X was the first and foremost device to introduce the now-ubiquitous notch that’s influenced the entire mobile industry with a wave of copycat designs, and the first iPhone with Face ID. Yes, it introduced intuitive gesture controls and with the phone came wireless charging, plus AirPods.

About the iPhone 6s and SE discontinued because of the only reason that they aren’t capable of A12 CPU power and performance. It’s time to decide whether you go reverse phone backup or upgrade with Find My iPhone feature enabled.

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• Complete Specs Sheet For iPhone XS / XS Max – Comparison
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• Apple Watch Series 4 With ECG And Redesign Announced

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Yes, Apple’s new iPhones use eSIM technology, but it’s not supported in all of the countries where it sells iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the cheaper iPhone XR, but only 10 of them in the world support it. Here are the details on it.

Although the inclusion of eSIM support in the iPhone XS / XS Max and iPhone XR is a great way for people to able to take advantage of dual-SIM options without having to have two physical SIMs installed. And of course, it’s indeed a better idea to dominate the copycat designs of the iPhone which comes directly from China.

But again, that could make the switching of carriers even easier than before, and if nothing else it means that we won’t need to go looking for something to poke into the SIM tray every time we travel and need to switch card.

However, Apple finally introduced the dual-SIM option in its three new iPhones this time, which is not all great news though, because while eSIM support is on the rise, there are currently just ten carriers on the barrier that support it, globally.

Especially, for users outside China, however, the new iPhone devices will support eSIM. While there are many benefits to eSIM, though the nascent technology hasn’t been wide adoption yet. As of the time of writing the handful of carriers is still small with those countries that do have a carrier with support often only having the one, including countries like the UK and Spain.

The full list of countries offers eSIM support right now are Austria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Spain, the UK, and the US.

Sprint and smaller carriers in the United States don’t offer eSIM support as of yet, meaning that customers will need to switch over to T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T in order to enjoy that feature. That said, Sprint also says that it will support eSIM eventually but didn’t give a specific timeframe.

Those with keen eyes will have noticed that Apple’s two flagship iPhones now offer support for eSIMs will hopefully ensure that more carriers will also jump on board, pretty soon.

In China, Apple’s special, dual-SIM card trays will bypass the need for eSIM compatibility, which China has very little of anyway. Both major carriers, China Telecom, and China Mobile have introduced eSIM support in a couple of cities, excluding Beijing.

Instead, the three new iPhones will have two physical SIM cards, like many Android phones do in China already, the feature will be immediately available, whereas the rest of the entire planet, users will need to wait for Apple to send out its eSIM software update on iOS 12 final later this fall.

What exactly eSIM means? Electronic SIM cards eliminate the need to poke a pin through your SIM tray to swap out a physical tiny piece of plastic. eSIMs, which actually stands for embedded SIM cards, only need a compatible network or carrier to offer support. Both the XS and XS Max flagship iOS devices will have a physical nano-SIM card slot for the second SIM support.

According to iOS developer Stever Troughton Smith, who suggests this:

Putting eSIM in every iPhone is gonna put a lot of pressure on carriers around the world to support it, which will be great for Apple Watch and any future devices Apple wants to connect to a cellular network… perhaps an AR headset?

This move from Apple is likely going to create a lot of pressures on carriers around the world to support the eSIM tech. And this is one example of where it will hope to be able to do exactly that by Apple and its pride.

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• Complete Specs Sheet For iPhone XS / XS Max – Comparison
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• Apple Watch Series 4 With ECG And Redesign Announced
• Apple’s iPhone X , iPhone 6s And SE Discontinued For This Only Reason

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Google has sent out invites for the already scheduled Pixel 3 launch event on October 9th, but what we are not aware of something that the company hasn’t tipped about is what new features both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL might offer.

However, we have the perfect and official unveil date, just after announcing the date, Google has also started teasing the 2018 Pixel flagships with just number ‘3’. Now that another promo page has disclosed Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL color options. While the teaser appeared on Google’s withgoogle.com source, features a “coming soon” text.

Usually the two-tone black and white colors, additionally Google is planning to release a mint color version for both the two flagships this year. That’s exactly how the white version showing a mint color border lines up with previous leaks, although it shows a mint colored power button like the orange button we have seen on last year’s Pixel 2 XL.

The new teaser also details the color blocks for the top portion of the phone representing the two-tone look that we are accompanied to in the Pixel lineup.

Rumors regarding the Pixel 3 says that the smartphone will have no-notch on top of 5.5-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display, dual front speaker, glass + metal back, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, Dual 8.1MP front cameras with f/1.8 and f/2.2 aperture – one for IR face unlock and has a built-in 2915mAh battery.

On the second phase, the Pixel 3 XL to have a 6.2-inch 19:9 aspect ratio screen with a notch, while other specifications are expected to be similar to the Pixel 3 highlights. But again, the bigger version of Pixel 3 will have a slightly bigger 3430mAh battery with support for wireless charging.

Both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are said to be bundled with a USB Type-C headphone. We will share more on this just after when it goes official next month. Stay tuned!

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• Apple’s iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: Specs, Price And Release Date Announced
• Apple Watch Series 4 With ECG And Redesign Announced
• Apple’s iPhone X, iPhone 6s And SE Discontinued For This Only Reason

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Yes, it has been proved that OnePlus 6 a big success and the company is said to be looking for additional reputation in premium phones equipped with the high-end specifications that shell much better than what the competitors have on offer. In fact, unlike other rivals, OnePlus has confirmed a number of features coming alongside before the next-generation phone launch.

The company is all set to announce its next iteration (aka OnePlus 6T) with some improved camera updates, display, and other fronts. Rumors across the Internet have already been pointing at the OnePlus 6T, that the company is planning to ditch the much attractive element from the smartphone.

With that said, the upcoming OnePlus 6T getting rid of the much celebrated 3.5mm audio jack. According to Carl Pei, Co-founder of OnePlus – completely removing the headphone jack in order to replace its place with a bigger battery, allowing them to also put new technology into the altered product, could be the In-Display fingerprint scanner.

The company OnePlus likely to add USB Type-C port to 3.5mm jack converter in the box. That too, if this report is going to be accurate. On the other hand, the company has fixed the launch date for its upgraded USB Type-C Bullet V2 wireless earbuds for Rs. 1490 in India along with OnePlus 6T shipment.

The company also claims that the Bullet V2 will have several improvements over the 3.5mm headphones and modifications to deliver crisp and powerful sound.

On top, the V2 Bullet earphones are expected to have a DAC in partnership with Cirrus Logic offering higher dynamic range, more powerful bass, higher signal-to-noise ratio, and less background noise.

However, the Type-C Bullets are designed in a way that it can be used with any TypeC port and also pair with OnePlus devices altogether. This allows users to even adjust the sound enhancement configuration for a more customized sound.

In addition to previously leaked information, it has also been confirmed that the OnePlus 6T will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, making it the first attempt by the company. OnePlus has also released a cryptic teaser hinting the very same in the new reveal.

The company also started teasing a puzzle game on its official Twitter account with a game character and a message; “Crack the code to win the challenge at crackables.oneplus.com.” It’s worth mentioning that here the challenge will start on September 18 at 8 AM EST (5:30 PM IST).

OnePlus 6T Specs Highlights

Talking about its specs, the yet-unannounced OnePlus 6T is said to have a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a water-drop notch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU, 8GB RAM, and Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. The device is speculated to have a triple camera setup as well, similar to the OPPO R17 Pro.

Price for the OnePlus 6T is expected to start at US$550 and will ship on October 17th as the leaked screenshot appears to show. We might also see the launch of new OnePlus Bullets wireless headphones at the launch event since it has passed through the FCC recently.

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Here’s how to clean install iOS 12 final via iTunes the right way on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device.

Apple has been pushing iOS 12 for a number of months now, and today is the day the official final version of iOS 12 download out in the public domain. Following this information and following through the info will leave you with a clean, stock version of iOS on your chosen iPhone or iPad.

It’s also possible for you to get your hands on iOS 12 and interact with all of the new features. Let’s dive right in and see how to do with a clean installation.

It’s important to note to keep in mind that going forward with this process will wipe your device entirely and remove all of the data on it. Make sure that you have entirely backed up the device via iTunes or iCloud before you proceed.

Step 1: First and foremost, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes on your PC or Mac.

Step 2: You should also grab the correct IPSW file for your device. You can have that right from here:

iOS 12 IPSW Direct Download Links:

• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone X
• iPhone10,4 (iPhone 8)
• iPhone10,5 (iPhone 8 Plus)
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
• iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE, iPhone 5s GSM, iPhone 5s CDMA
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
• iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation | 2nd generation)
• iPad 5 (9.7-inch – 2017)
• iPad 6 (9.7-inch – 2018)
• iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3
• iPad Pro (9.7‑inch)
• iPad Air 1, iPad mini 2
• iPod touch (6th generation)

Step 3: Now, you will have to do a bit of maintenance work. Head on over to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone and toggle the switch to OFF in order to disable this particular feature.

Step 4: Connect your device to a PC or Mac using a Lightning cable. Launch iTunes or it automatically be done but if it doesn’t then launch it manually. Make sure that your connected device is selected from within the iTunes interface.

Step 5: Well, this is going to require a manual restore instead of an automatic one. This means holding down the ALT key on Mac, or Shift key on a Windows machine, and then clicking on the Restore iPhone…. button. iTunes will then want you to select a specific firmware file to install to the device and will give you a dialogue window on your machine.

Step 6: Now simply choose the IPSW file that you downloaded earlier.

iTunes will then start its play and go through the process if manually restoring that firmware file to your chosen hardware. You will be left with a clean version of iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad.

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Here we have 150+ iOS 12 hidden or secret features that every iPhone, iPad or iPod touch user need to know about. These are some slew of updates, ranging from improvements to DnD to a whole new activity monitoring, and those new iOS 12 features that Apple didn’t announce at WWDC 2018 keynote.

Indeed, Apple may have done a quite good job of introducing iOS 12 during the opening keynote, talking about its important features, but not everything made it into that announcement.

So with the help of other sources on the internet web, we have discovered almost hundreds of hidden features in Apple’s latest iOS 12 release. It’s important to note that as people start to interact with iOS 12 on their iPhone and iPad, this comprehensive list will only continue to grow and Apple might as well change things here and there during the course of the period. It’s important to note that as people start to interact with iOS 12 on their iPhone and iPad after the final version release day on September 17. And it is the final iOS 12 firmware available to download and install on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices.

So make sure that you keep checking back as we will be continually updating it as and when new feature additions come to light or changed.

1. 1. iPhone X-like gestures on iPad
   2. New knowledge areas for Siri to now help it answer questions related to motorsports, celebrity facts, food photo memories, passwords, more
   3. Apple News app UI tweaks
   4. System-wide animation tweaks
   5. Siri translation now works with over 40 languages
   6. Portrait Segmentation API
   7. Share passwords with nearly iOS devices, Apple TVs, Macs, more
   8. Stronger password suggestions
   9. iOS will remind you to change a password if it finds you using the same password you previously used for another service in your new account
   10. Autofill for Two-factor SMS codes
   11. Silent Notifications
   12. Fill in passwords from third-party password managers more easily
   13. Critical alerts that can bypass Do Not Disturb
   14. Photos app now supports RAW format
   15. Improved Portrait Lighting with better edge detection
   16. QR Codes now highlighted when detected by the Camera app
   17. Single swipe up to quit apps on iPhone X multitasking interface
   18. Multi-user Face ID
   19. USB Restricted Mode
   20. Automatic OTA software updates
   21. Screen Time widget
   22. Messages Shortcuts
   23. Notification Grouping
   24. Redesigned iPad Menu Bar
   25. Scan QR Code in Control Center
   26. New wallpaper
   27. Improved Siri Suggestions
   28. New Lock Screen option: disable access to Wallet
   29. New Lock Screen option: disable USB Accessories
   30. New Lock Screen option: disable access to Wallet
   31. Voice Memos gets iCloud support
   32. Voice Memos settings let you choose audio compression quality
   33. Voice Memos settings let you set a default recording name
   34. New colors for Markup
   35. You can now choose the opacity and thickness of Markup tools by pressing on a tool once selected
   36. Favicons for Safari tabs
   37. New Experimental WebKit Features
   38. New options for Apple Books in Settings.app
   39. Podcasts app now lets you set custom durations for Forward and Back
   40. Battery usage chart in Settings.app shows usage for the last 24 hours or the last 10 days instead of the last 7 days.
   41. Battery usage chart in Settings.app also shows a new chart that displays battery usage information.
   42. Manage Notification Settings from Lock Screen
   43. Improved Do Not Disturb with Bedtime, Control Center shortcut, more
   44. Parental Control with App Limits
   45. FaceTime integration in the Messages app
   46. Music widget on Lock screen now matches the wallpaper rather than just being light gray
   47. Swipe up to rescan your face again if Face ID fails
   48. You can now press space to select text in non-3D Touch devices
   49. New “Hearing” widget in Control Center allows you to use AirPods as a kind of hearing aid using the iPhone’s microphone
   50. Developers can now add controls like buttons and switches for interactive notifications with custom views.
   51. Notifications in Do Not Disturb mode appear in dark color, without Do Not Disturb mode they appear in usual light color accent
   52. Siri can now turn on the flashlight
   53. Dictation now allowed on third-party keyboards
   54. New UI for Face ID Scan
   55. Full email preview from a notification
   56. Screen Downtime disables apps during the scheduled period
   57. Ability to independently connect to Wi-Fi networks on Watch
   58. iPad on iOS 12 now uses a webpage‘s built-in video player UI when watching in full screen.
   59. Brightness settings now back to the Display section of Settings.app
   60. Apple Pay notification will now give you more details
   61. New Apple Music artist page, pressing the play button shuffles the artist’s songs
   62. Control Center is now separate from Multitasking UI on iPad
   63. Swipe up arrow in Reachability Mode
   64. Reachability Mode is now scrollable
   65. Pallet of colors in tools bar in the Notes app
   66. Haptic Feedback now available in the Camera on iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
   67. Air quality indicators inside the weather app
   68. Level screen removed from Compass app and moved to Measure app
   69. Stocks app adds 5Y, 10Y and ALL options to graphs
   70. New 3D Touch options in Control Center
   71. Animoji videos are now extended to 30 seconds from 10 seconds
   72. No carrier name occupying space in Status Bar on low-res devices like iPhone 5s and SE
   73. On 4” phones, tabs in Safari are now rounded. Before only devices 4.7” and up had this.
   74. Photos app in Messages
   75. Minor UI tweaks for Messages app
   76. New Siri accents: Irish and South African
   77. Photos app UI tweaks
   78. iOS 12 removes the tint on the wallpaper
   79. Airport Express support in Home app is back
   80. You can now adjust Maps navigation on Apple Watch
   81. Four new Animoji characters
   82. New toggle for AutoFill Passwords in Settings
   83. New UI for editing Photos taken from the Camera in Messages
   84. Face ID Alternate Appearance works for laying on your side in bed
   85. New haptic feedback when charging iPhone
   86. Podcasts app has a toggle for Next/Previous functions
   87. Stocks app data now uploaded to iCloud
   88. New controls for tint opacity in screenshot/Markup UI
   89. Stocks widget bigger with added charts
   90. Face ID now works with open mouth
   91. Screen recording notification allows deleting
   92. Hey Siri now available on Low Power Mode
   93. New Scan QR Code 3D Touch action in Camera app icon
   94. New Awards page/tab in Activity app
   95. Camera in Messages opens directly
   96. Slightly tweaked Smart Invert
   97. Get synonyms and related concepts for words with English Thesaurus.
   98. Call Classification & Reporting
   99. Improved and more advanced Privacy controls
   100. AirPlayed music no longer interrupted with other videos
   101. Landscape view of multi-page folder
   102. Three new language dictionaries: an Arabic and English bilingual dictionary, a Hindi and English bilingual dictionary, and a Hebrew dictionary.
   103. Store cards that support NFS now show an icon in Wallet app on the bottom right
   104. Third-party navigation apps support in CarPlay
   105. Larger buttons in CarPlay
   106. When doing portrait mode in the dark, the TrueDepth camera will detect your face and body position
   107. Folders for Albums in Photos app
   108. Password in keyboard works even for PDF passwords (in Documents by Readdle)
   109. Speed dial iMessage and FaceTime
   110. Workflows are automatically imported into Shortcuts
   111. Do Not Disturb during workout notification
   112. When setting up an iOS 12 device for the first time, there’s a new screen for automatic updates
   113. New Maps data for Apple Maps
   114. Stickers/Gifs for Activity app
   115. SMS/Call Reporting Extensions
   116. Share My Location in Apple ID
   117. Share a link of a photo straight from photos app (creates iCloud link to view photo for 30 days)
   118. iOS 12 suggests you call or text people on their birthday
   119. Searching for artist in Safari displays a link to directly to Apple Music
   120. Search by lyrics in Apple Music
   121. HomeKit backgrounds changed to gradient colors
   122. HomeKit UI tweaks
   123. in iOS 12 significant locations are more accurate, even showing how you got to the indexed location.
   124. Air Quality in Weather app
   125. Live Listen for AirPods
   126. Single AirPod smart play
   127. New checkmark animation icon confirms that your message actually sent when you ask Siri to send a message
   128. CarPlay now shows contact badge and not just nickname when messaging someone.
   129. You can now hand off calls to your Apple Watch with iOS 12
   130. Whilst using maps and you get a call, the call now runs in the background rather than taking over the screen
   131. “insights and suggestions” warning if you use your iPhone more than usual after an update.
   132. OS-wide date in status bar for iPad
   133. Home-Button Delay
   134. Phone will vibrate twice if Touch ID fails, it will vibrate once if Touch ID unlocks your phone.
   135. iOS 12 lets you transfer audio from calls to Apple Watch
   136. Recently deleted pictures will stay up to 40 days now
   137. iPhone X like line under battery, WiFi signal, Control Center etc. when entering the notification bar on iPad
   138. Now when you tap audio under the person name, it gives you the option of regular voice call or FaceTime audio.
   139. Apple Pay now provides you with more transaction information via the Wallet app when you select a specific payment.
   140. iPhone-only apps on iPad do not appear in iPhone 4s size anymore, they appear in iPhone 6 size
   141. “Hey Siri, where’s my phone” feature
   142. Typing in passcode while using AirPlay will now hide the keypad on the mirrored screen.
   143. You can disable the new third-party video controls in fullscreen
   144. QR Codes now square the image (yellow) and tells you to move closer if needed.
   145. Updated alert sounds
   146. The music player now warns you when you’re just about to exceed safe volume levels
   147. If you’re editing a photo in an app and save in-app, the photo will save next to the original.
   148. “Read” for SMS
   149. Suggestion to send photos in iMessage
   150. Holding down on a QR code gives you additional actions based on its content
   151. HomeKit adds remote controls support

And more. If you found anything else as new, feel free to share in comments below.

Up next to check out:

• iOS 12 Compatibility List For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Devices
• Download iOS 12 IPSW Links & Install On iPhone X, 8, 7, Plus, 6s, 6, SE, 5s, iPad, iPod [Tutorial]
• Google Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL Might Come In New Mint Color [Details Leak]
• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR eSIM Dual-SIM Compatibility In Countries & Carriers List
• Complete Specs Sheet For iPhone XS / XS Max – Comparison
• Apple’s iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: Specs, Price And Release Date Announced
• Apple Watch Series 4 With ECG And Redesign Announced
• Apple’s iPhone X, iPhone 6s And SE Discontinued For This Only Reason

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Here’s how you can downgrade iOS 12 final version to iOS 11.4.1 manually on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch hardware the right way.

Starting today, official iOS 12 IPSW files and OTA update has been pushed into the wild. In order to try the latest version of iOS and discover new features that have been added. However, there is also plenty of scope for someone who might update their iPhone or iPad to iOS 12. If they are unable to install iOS 12 and automatically updated their device to iOS 12, then they also want to reverse the solution.

That’s because of the reason related to jailbreaking, an app that refuses to behave or simply a preference for something being the way it used to be. Whatever reason it could be, downgrading is often the only solution, and it’s eminently doable, at least for now.

While Apple still signing iOS 11.4.1 there is time to get the downgrade carried out. If you’re in need of a better method for removing iOS 12 completely and restoring iOS 11.4.1, here’s what you need in order to get started

With iOS 12 installed, you can follow the steps below to downgrade to iOS 11.4.1:

• A functioning PC or Mac with the latest version of iTunes installed.
• The iOS 11.4.1 IPSW file for your specific device, which can be downloaded from here.
• An understanding that you can only downgrade as far back as iOS 11.4.1 from iOS 12 as Apple is no longer signing any additional firmware.

Step 1: First thing you should do before you can go through the downgrade process is, you’ll need to be on the latest version of iTunes. For that record, that’s going to be Apple’s latest version with support for the released iOS 12. If you haven’t downloaded it as yet, then go and grab it right now!

Step 2: You are also going to need to have a relevant iOS 11.4.1 IPSW file in your space. You can download the right iOS 11.4 IPSW file for your specific device right immediately from here.

Step 3: Disable Find My iPhone on your device from Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone. This is vital.

Step 3: Launch iTunes and put your device into DFU or Recovery Mode by following the instructions given below.  On your Mac or PC, open iTunes and connect your iOS device. You will need to put your device into DFU mode which can be done by following these guides.

On iPhone 7 Or iPhone 7 Plus, Here’s How

Enter DFU mode by powering down your devices as you normally would by pressing and holding the power/lock button until the slide to power off prompt appears. Slide it to turn off. Once completely turned it off, press and hold the power/lock button on the right side for about 3 seconds. With the power/lock button still pressed, press and hold the volume down button on the other side of the iPhone 7/7 Plus. Keep holding both buttons down together for approximately 10 seconds.

After 10 seconds, release the power/lock button, but make sure that you continue to keep the volume down button held down for another 5 seconds. You will see Apple Logo on the screen, or if you see the iTunes logo with Lightning cable appear on screen, then you have held the volume down button down for too long. In either instance, you will have to re-start the process again.

If you nail the timings, the display will remain all black, confirming that the device has entered into DFU mode successfully. iTunes will also confirm the same if you’re connected to that via PC or Mac.

DFU Mode On iPhone X / 8: Here’s How To Enter It

Press and hold the Side button on the device for three seconds. You should get the Apple bootup screen. With the Side button still held down press the Volume Down button and hold both buttons for a period of ten seconds. The image below shows exactly how!

The bootup screen should disappear once the system has detected that these buttons are pressed for a specific period of time. After that timing, release the Side button but continue to press the Volume Down button for an additional five seconds. iTunes should pop up an alert informing that it has found a device in Recovery mode. The iPhone 8’s screen should be entirely black at this stage.

Once in DFU mode, hold down the Option key on the Mac keyboard and click on the Restore iPhone… button. Those of you on Windows can do same by holding down the Shift key while clicking on Restore iPhone... button. Once prompted, select the IPSW file, which you already downloaded earlier.

Finally, iTunes will work its magic and restore to iOS 11.4.1 as requested. Once done, you’ll be all set to either restore from a compatible iTunes or iCloud backup or if you prefer to set your device up fresh. And remember, when iOS 12 is stable, you can go right back to it and get it on your device.

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Here’s how you can download and install Emus4U on an iOS 12 running iPhone and iPad without the need of a jailbreak.

First and foremost, about Emus4U is a third-party app installer that provides tweaked, modified, or improved content, where you can find tons of iOS apps not available on stock Apple’s App Store.

With Emus4U installed on your non-jailbroken iOS 12 device, you will be thankful that this installer gives you freedom from paid Android and iOS apps which are not available for download within the two Google Play and Apple App Stores.

Similar to TweakBox and AppValley, Emus4U serves up apps that have been tweaked or cracked for user preference. Often times, these applications are also performing to replace the original version of a downloaded app.

Emus4U Installer also has categories for everyone including emulators, streaming apps, games such as PUBG Mobile and Fortnite and much more.

One of the most popular downloads available within Emus4U is Kodi. By installing it on your device, you will be able to get access to an array of Movies, TV Shows, and more.

For all who aren’t aware of Kodi, learn how to install it on iPhone via TweakBox without jailbreaking your iOS 12. Let’s dive right in and take a look at the installation tips.

This is a step-by-step guide to installing the highly versatile Emus4u installer app on your iOS 12-powered device. No jailbreak is required for this to work.

Step 1: On your iOS device, launch Safari and enter the following link: installer.net. This is where the download Emus4u Installer process is going to begin. Make sure you do this on the device itself and not a computer.

Step 2: Take a look at the website completely and see all the information. Select the Install onto your iDevice button when you are ready to proceed with the installation.

Step 3: The iOS device will throw a dialogue box alerting you that it’s about to open up the Settings app and install a configuration profile. Select Allow to continue.

Step 4: You will be diverted to an Install Profile page because it’s Emus4u IPA file. Select Install to proceed.

Step 5: If you have a passcode, simply enter it when prompted. A new action sheet will be presented on your device. Select Install again.

Step 6: Select Done from the navigation bar once the profile has been installed. You will be detailed back to a blank Safari page.

Step 7: Now, after exiting to the Home screen of the device, you will find the Emus4u Installer app icon on it.

Once launched, you will be able to know fully about Emus4U for iOS 12 refreshed version. If you can’t see all of the information, or access the app, simply tap the Refresh button at the bottom of the page.

Now, you should be able to select apps from the tab bar, to begin with, and enjoy everything that Emus4U Installer offers.

Next up to check out:

• 150+ iOS 12 Hidden Features For iPhone And iPad [Running List]
• Download iOS 12.1 Beta 1: Here’s Release Notes And Changelog Details
• Download iOS 12 IPSW Links & Clean Install On iPhone X, 8, 7, Plus, 6s, 6, SE, 5s, iPad, iPod [Tutorial]
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• Complete Specs Sheet For iPhone XS / XS Max – Comparison
• Apple’s iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: Specs, Price And Release Date Announced
• Downgrade iOS 12 To iOS 11.4.1 Final Manually On iPhone Or iPad Easily

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