iPhone X

There’s been no shortage of pessimism where 2018 iPhone X sales are concerned. Reports in January and February claimed that Apple was halving its production targets for the current quarter, and a recent survey focused on the reasons some iPhone owners haven’t upgraded.

A new analyst note from Citi is the most pessimistic one to date, dramatically scaling back the firm’s forecast iPhone X sales for both Q1 and Q2 …

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A Korean report claims that Apple will drop the notch from its 2019 OLED iPhones. The company is said to be working on a new design where the screen will ‘completely fill the front of new iPhones.’

No details are provided about how Apple would deal with all of the technology currently housed in the notch. This includes the front-facing camera, separate infra-red camera for Face ID, dot projector, flood illuminator, speaker, microphone, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor …

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Native Union is best known for making tech accessories that feature stand out designs with a dash of fashion. Its latest product continues that trend by mixing attractive materials and fun patterns with a low profile wireless charging pad for iPhone and Qi-compatible devices. Native Union’s Drop Wireless Charger also happens to compliment the space gray HomePod perfectly…

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A Reddit thread on Face ID reported mixed experience of Face ID on the iPhone X, some owners supporting Apple’s contention that it would improve over time, but others still experiencing a significant number of failures.

9to5Mac readers report mostly positive experiences, but some are still finding it less than satisfactory. For me, it’s worked extremely well, but I have noticed a few things that might help with reliability …

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The iPhone X has been available for almost exactly four months now, and that means users have had ample time to adjust to Face ID, Apple’s latest biometric technology. An interesting Reddit thread emerged this weekend where iPhone X users discussed whether or not Face ID has improved over time.

Has Face ID on the iPhone X improved over time for you?

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A new analyst survey published today offers some insight as to what consumers are looking for in future generation iPhones. Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Olson shared the results of a survey he conducted with 1,500 people who did not recently purchase a new iPhone, finding three primary factors preventing those users from upgrading…

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Sherman may be a small Texas town with a population of just a few tens of thousands of people, but Apple supplier Finisar has big plans for its new plant there …

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When it comes to protecting your iPhone X, there are a slew of options to consider, ranging from the ultra-protective Otterbox and Lifeproof, to going completely case-less at the risk of scratching and cracking your $1,000 smartphone. One option for people who want to preserve the thin and sleek feeling of the iPhone X, while also protecting from scratches and small drops, are ultra-thin cases. Read on for a roundup of the best ultra-thin iPhone X cases.

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Popular accessory maker Nomad has unveiled its latest product for iPhone users. This week, the company has taken the wraps off of the Wireless Travel Stand, which it says is the perfect Qi-enabled wireless charging stand for the traveling iPhone 8 and iPhone X user…

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Consumer Reports has today published an updated list of its “Best Smartphone Cameras,” reflecting Apple’s most recent releases. The testing agency, which is sometimes accused of being unfairly anti-Apple, now claims the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus are the two best smartphone cameras…

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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is one of the biggest weeks of the year for Android manufacturers as it gives them a chance to showcase their latest and greatest smartphones.

With this year’s event taking place 4 months after the release of the iPhone X, Android manufacturers are doing everything in the books to try to steal Apple’s thunder – mainly by trying to “out do” the notch design of the iPhone X.

But in my opinion, these solutions don’t do much other than validate that Apple’s decision to take the notch approach was the correct one …

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Apple is slated to play a role in the Israel Machine Vision Conference in Tel Aviv next month. The company is listed as a sponsor for the event, while one of its video engineering leads is slated to lead a presentation…

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Apple has shared a series of new iPhone X ads on its Apple Australia YouTube channel. The ads showcase the iPhone X camera being used to shoot a handful of different weddings, hence the title of “First Dance.”

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Those who own an iPhone X will quickly recognize the paintings on display in an art exhibition that just opened its doors. Spanish visual artist and designer Ana Montiel designed a colorful series of paintings in 2017, and has now put the works that inspired Apple’s live wallpaper animations on display for all to see.

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There is a major Apple Music presence at the BRIT music awards today, with large banners dominating the Apple Music Browse pages for UK users, with an Apple Music playlist listing the performers and winners.

Apple is also playing a few commercials during the televised ceremony’s ad breaks, including the debut of a new Animoji karaoke advert: ‘Panda’. Watch the new ad after the jump …

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Nikkei first reported in January that Apple was halving its iPhone X production for the quarter, with a follow-up report a few days ago saying that this left Samsung scrambling to find alternative customers for the excess capacity.

A fresh report today says that the reduction in iPhone X production may be even greater …

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