Remember iPhones? Seemed like everyone used to have one. But now? Nope.According to TNW, “Tons of iPhone users are joining the dark side by switching to Samsung.” (Tip o’ the antlers to Alan.) It seems Apple fans are finally shaking off the iPhone mania… Yes, after… [pretends to check calendar]… 12 years, the fad is finally dying. No one is buying iPhones anymore. …compared to last year, fewer people are trading in their old iPhones for the latest models. Now, remember, that no one has weighed these people who are ditching the iPhone so it is possible that, combined, they do weigh “tons.” It also unknown if these are metric or imperial tons.And, if you look at the methodology of the survey this claim is based on, it is further unknown if these people actually exist. iPhone retention this year is down 15.2 percent in contrast to March 2018, according to data CNET obtained from phone-swap service BankMyCell. The Macalope simply adores … [Read more...] about Sciencamatiffic: Bad iPhone surveys
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How Apple could simplify its complex iPhone line-up this fall
It may only be July, but it’s never too early to start speculating about Apple’s next big announcements. We’re likely another seven or eight weeks out from the company’s annual September event, and while little is known about what Apple might have up its sleeves, a new iPhone line-up seems like a sure thing. (After all, it’s not like Cupertino’s just going to up and quit making them.)I ventured into an Apple Store recently to help my wife upgrade from her iPhone 6, and as we ran down the list of available models, I found myself thinking back to that two-by-two product grid I discussed just last week and how antithetical it seems to the current crop of iPhones.That’s not inherently bad: not everything has to fit neatly into a grid. But though Apple’s phone line-up has a method to its madness, it does remain pretty confusing for the average customer. Looking forward to the 2019 iPhone line-up, I wonder if it’s time to start thinking … [Read more...] about How Apple could simplify its complex iPhone line-up this fall
iOS 13 and iPadOS 13: Apple releases Public Beta 3
Apple’s huge WWDC developer conference kicked off on Monday, and as expected, the company took the wraps off iOS 13. It’s the next major revision for one of the most important and influential operating systems of all time, with iOS used daily on over a billion iPhones and iPads. It looks to be a doozy.Here are all the major new features that iOS 13 will bring to your iPhone and iPad when it releases this fall, along with details about supported devices and how to join the beta test to try it out early.Update 07/18/19: One day after releasing Developer Beta 4, Apple has released Public Beta 3. These two versions should be identical, and mostly include lots of interface tweaks and bug fixes. You’ll find a “rearrange apps” option on the long-press home screen menu, an updated share sheet look, and more.Installing the betaAs usual, Apple will beta test the new release with both developers and the public. Those with an active developer account can visit … [Read more...] about iOS 13 and iPadOS 13: Apple releases Public Beta 3
iOS 13 and iPadOS 13: Apple releases developer beta 4
Apple’s huge WWDC developer conference kicked off on Monday, and as expected, the company took the wraps off iOS 13. It’s the next major revision for one of the most important and influential operating systems of all time, with iOS used daily on over a billion iPhones and iPads. It looks to be a doozy.Here are all the major new features that iOS 13 will bring to your iPhone and iPad when it releases this fall, along with details about supported devices and how to join the beta test to try it out early.Update 07/17/19: Apple has released the fourth developer beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. It features a few visual tweaks, including a new “rearrange apps” option on the new long-press home screen menus.Installing the betaAs usual, Apple will beta test the new release with both developers and the public. Those with an active developer account can visit developer.apple.com/download on the device they want to install the iOS or iPadOS beta on, and install the beta … [Read more...] about iOS 13 and iPadOS 13: Apple releases developer beta 4
Apple releases iOS 12.4 beta 7
Apple released iOS 12.3 in the second week of May, bringing us its new TV app with Channels subscriptions. Just days later, it started releasing betas to developers for another point release, iOS 12.4.Those who are part of Apple’s developer program can register a device for developer betas by heading to developer.apple.com/download. Those who are not in the developer program can register their devices for public beta releases by visiting beta.apple.com while using the device on which they wish to run the beta software. While many beta releases are stable and even include new bug fixes, we suggest you do not run beta releases on your primary device.Update 07/16/19: Apple has released the seventh beta of iOS 12.4, one week after beta 6. There are still no visible changes—it is assumed that all of 12.4's changes seem to be related to Apple Card.What’s new in iOS 12.4?Apple Card support?: It’s likely that this release is strictly to prepare iOS for the release … [Read more...] about Apple releases iOS 12.4 beta 7