OnePlus announced Open Beta 5 and Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 5 and 5T, respectively. The updates remove the Clipboard app, include a CPU security patch, and more. The latest Open Beta updates are now available for download. Rejoice, OnePlus 5 and 5T owners, for a new Open Beta is available for your phones and includes an interesting mix of additions, subtractions, and fixes. First up is the removal of the Clipboard app, which debuted on the OnePlus 5T just two weeks ago. The idea was for a little window to pop up whenever you copied something. For example, copying a link would open the page in a browser, while copying a word would bring up a search query.The problem is that some folks found Clipboard to be annoying. Because it was a separate app and not something baked into the software, it would put itself between your two most recent applications. This made things irritating when switching between apps, so the best way to solve that is for OnePlus to get rid of it. Elsewhere, the … [Read more...] about Latest Open Betas for OnePlus 5/5T remove Clipboard, add iPhone X-style navigation gestures on 5T
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iPhone X stuck? Here’s how to force it to restart
Taps on the screen go unnoticed. Panicked swipes aren't registered. Frantic button presses are ignored. If your iPhone is stuck, frozen or otherwise unresponsive, a normal restart may not solve its ills. Your next step is a force restart. Fear not: This doesn't erase anything on your iPhone.If you recently upgraded to an iPhone X (or an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus), however, then you might have discovered that the old force restart method no longer works. And if you never knew or can't remember the old method, then let us review.Force restart on an iPhone 7 or 7 PlusPress and hold both the side and volume down buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.Force restart on an iPhone 6S (or earlier)Press and hold both the home and the side (or top, depending on the model) buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo. Force restart on an iPhone X or iPhone 8Apple changed the way to make emergency calls on the iPhone X and iPhone 8. Because this maneuver involves … [Read more...] about iPhone X stuck? Here’s how to force it to restart
Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone X
Apple’s iPhone X came out late last year and the ninth generation of Samsung’s Galaxy S range debuted at MWC just last week. With six months between them and several similarities, which of these two behemoths is the best smartphone now? The Galaxy S9 is newest, but is it better? Let’s take a look! We’ve spent a week with the Galaxy S9 since it was announced at Mobile World Congress. While we’ll reserve our judgments on the device until our full review, it’s very clear Apple and Samsung are growing closer with each new product launch. That’s what we’ll cover in this quick look, but we’ll update this initial comparison with a full head to head in the coming weeks! The iPhone X is a radical change from previous iPhones and it looks set to influence the industry as much as the first iPhone. The original iPhone brought a refreshing approach to mobile devices and undeniably shaped future generations of smartphones. The iPhone X … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone X
Piper Jaffray survey shows why the Apple iPhone X isn’t selling well
Ah, the Apple iPhone X. The tenth anniversary version of the phone that changed the world. A 5.8-inch OLED display, the largest in iPhone history, adorns the device. The TrueDepth Camera maps your kisser for Face ID, and mirrors your facial movements for Animoji. Available with 64GB and 256GB of storage and equipped with a sizzling fast A11 Bionic chipset, what's not to love?A survey conducted by regional securities house Piper Jaffray asked 1,500 iPhone users who did not upgrade to the iPhone X, why they kept their current iPhone model. 38% were turned off by the pricing. The 64GB model cost $999 at launch, while the 256GB version was priced at a hefty $1049. 8% of those who didn't upgrade to the iPhone X said that the screen was too small. 44% kept their current iPhone because it is working fine, and 17% had another reason for not buying the premium handset.Apple's 2018 lineup will reportedly address some of these issues. For those turned off by the pricing, the Apple iPhone 9 will … [Read more...] about Piper Jaffray survey shows why the Apple iPhone X isn’t selling well
Leaked photo shows new gold iPhone X
Contents > What will the new iPhones be called? > Release date for the new iPhones > How many new iPhones will Apple launch? > iPhone 2018 prices > Design changes in the new iPhones > Leaked photos & illustrations > New features & tech specs > Cameras Apple's iPhone update in the autumn of 2018 could see three or even four new iPhones launch at the same time. In this article we look at all the rumours concerning the successor to the iPhone X, and the expected larger iPhone X Plus: their release date, prices, design changes, tech specs and new features. We've also got the latest leaked photos, including what is believed to be a prototype iPhone X Plus display and the new gold colour finish. We also think Apple is likely to update the iPhone SE in the spring of 2018, and we have a separate article addressing those rumours here: iPhone SE 2 news. And for advice related to the current lineup, you may prefer … [Read more...] about Leaked photo shows new gold iPhone X