Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Apple Begins Selling Standalone 18W USB-C Power Adapter, Priced at $29 in United States

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Apple today began selling its 18W USB-C power adapter as a standalone product. The adapter is priced at $29 in the United States and $39 in Canada and is also available internationally with various plug types.


This is the same power adapter bundled with the latest 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models released in November. When paired with a Lightning to USB-C cable, it can be used to fast charge the latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

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iOS 12.1.1 Coming Today With Expanded eSIM Support, FaceTime Live Photos, Face ID Bug Fix, and More

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Apple will be releasing iOS 12.1.1 today, likely around 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time as usual, with several new features and bug fixes, including eSIM support for additional carriers on the latest iPhones, Live Photos support in FaceTime, Haptic Touch for notifications on iPhone XR, a Face ID bug fix, and more.


iOS 12.1.1 release notes:
iOS 12.1.1 adds features and fixes bugs for your iPhone and iPad. Features and improvements include:

- Notification preview using haptic touch on iPhone XR
- Dual SIM with eSIM for additional carriers on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
- One tap to flip between the rear and front-facing camera during a FaceTime call
- Live Photo capture during one-to-one FaceTime calls
- The option to hide the sidebar in News on iPad in landscape orientation
- Real-time text (RTT) when using Wi-Fi calling on iPad and iPod touch
- Stability improvements for dictation and VoiceOver

Bug fixes include:

- Fixes an issue where Face ID may temporarily become unavailable
- Addresses an issue that prevented visual voicemail from downloading for some customers
- Fixes an issue in Messages that could prevent predictive text suggestions when typing on the Chinese or Japanese keyboards
- Addresses an issue that could prevent Voice Memos recordings from uploading to iCloud
- Fixes an issue where time zones may not have updated automatically

This release also adds features and fixes bugs for HomePod including:

- Support in Mainland China and Hong Kong
- HomePod LEDs illuminate during Group FaceTime calls

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More details to follow…

Related Roundup: iOS 12

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You Can Get A Chromecast Audio for $15 Right Now


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Apple Begins Selling iPhone XR Clear Case

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Apple has begun selling its long-awaited iPhone XR clear case for $39 in the United States.


The product description:
Thin, light, and easy to grip — this case lets you enjoy the look of iPhone XR while providing extra protection. It’s also crafted with a blend of optically clear polycarbonate and flexible TPU materials, so the case fits right over the buttons for easy use. On the surface, a scratch-resistant coating has been applied not only to the exterior, but also to the interior. Need to wirelessly charge? Just leave the case on your iPhone and set it on your Qi-certified charger.
More details to follow…

(Thanks, Joshua!)

Related Roundup: iPhone XR
Buyer's Guide: iPhone XR (Buy Now)

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Premiere Issue of Macworld Magazine Autographed by Steve Jobs Headed to Auction

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A copy of the February 1984 premiere issue of Macworld magazine signed by Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs will be up for auction on the RR Auction website between December 6 and December 13.


Jobs signed the magazine at the grand opening of Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York on May 19, 2006, writing "to Matt, steven jobs" on the front cover, which features a photo of Jobs posing with a trio of original Macintosh computers. The magazine is listed in fine condition with light handling and edge wear.

The premiere issue of Macworld magazine is considered to be scarce and desirable in its own right, while Jobs was often reluctant to provide his autograph, so this is a rare collectible estimated to fetch at least $10,000 at auction.

There is both photo and video proof of Jobs signing the magazine, along with letters of authenticity from verification services Beckett and PSA/DNA.


Also up for auction at RR Auction beginning tomorrow is a Steve Jobs business card listing him as Chairman of the Board at Apple Computer. The business card features Apple's classic rainbow logo and an address of 20525 Mariani Avenue, across the street from its Infinite Loop campus in Cupertino, California.


The business card is not signed by Jobs, but it is still a nice collectible and is estimated to fetch at least $500 at auction.


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Exploration Game 'Gone Home' Expanding to iOS on December 11

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Popular adventure exploration game Gone Home is expanding to iOS devices, with a release scheduled for December 11.

Gone Home, which first came out in 2013, requires players to take on the role of a young girl who returns from a trip to find her Oregon home empty and her family gone.


Players will need to explore the home to look for clues to figure out what happened. The non-linear gameplay mainly consists of examining items like journals, photographs, and other items, with little interactivity involved.

The iOS version of Gone Home will be published by Annapurna Interactive. It has previously been available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and PC. Gone Home has won several awards and it has been praised for its unique gameplay style.

Gone Home can be pre-ordered from the App Store ahead of its December 11 release starting today. It is priced at $4.99.
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Exclusive Insta360 ONE X Camera Bundle Now Available From Apple

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Insta360's recently released Insta360 ONE X is available as a bundle from Apple retail stores and the Apple online store as of today.

Launched in October, the Insta360 ONE X is a 360 degree camera that's a followup to the original Insta360 ONE, which has also been available from the Apple online store and is the only 360 degree camera that Apple offers.


Compared to the Insta360 ONE, the Insta360 ONE X features a revamped body and an upgraded 5.7K camera able to capture higher-quality photos and videos with improved image stabilization.

The Apple-exclusive Insta360 ONE X bundle includes the camera itself, a multi-function Bullet Time Handle that allows for unique video tricks and serves as a tripod, a Selfie Stick that gets edited out in post-processing, two batteries, and a protective carrying pouch.


Along with expanding to Apple Stores, the Insta360 ONE X is also receiving a software update that adds an HDR video mode and integrated support for uploading content to Google Maps Street View.

The new HDR mode is designed to provide video that looks natural and vibrant, with accurate highlights and low lights in every direction.

The Insta360 ONE X Camera Bundle can be purchased from Apple.com for $449.95.


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