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iPhone 11 Ready To Release: What’s New?

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iPhone 11

Apple’s new iPhone series is here. Apple unveiled three new iPhones – the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max – at a special event at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park in Cupertino, California earlier this week. The iPhone 11 is this year’s budget iPhone and the apparent successor to the iPhone XR. It isn’t going to be radically different than the iPhone X and iPhone XS, but there are still noticeable changes to set it apart from last year’s models.

Design

From the front, the iPhone 11 looks similar to the iPhone XR, with the thickness of the bezels too remaining roughly the same. However, it is at the back that Apple has included some new design features. The back panel now has a dual rear camera setup inside a square bump on the back. Apple has upgraded the quality of glass used on both the front and the back, which it claims is the toughest on any smartphone.

Battery

On the iPhone 11, Apple has promised even better battery life thanks to the slightly larger 3,110mAh battery. According to the company, it can offer an additional one hour of battery life when compared to the iPhone XR. It also provides reverse wireless charging and 15W fast-charging support, though the fast-charger is still not offered out of the box.

Camera

The most significant, noticeable difference is the square camera patch on the back of the two Pro models. The iPhone 11 features a primary 12-megapixel sensor and another 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit. Apple has added new features such as Portrait mode for animals, an ultra-wide mode, and a brand new night mode. You can also shoot video using the ultra-wide sensor at 4K 60fps. The new iPhone gets a 12-megapixel front camera compared to the 7-megapixel unit on the iPhone XR.

And while we’re excited to see what that new lens is capable of, the patch design has polarized Apple fans — at least in renders and mock-ups of the device. Apple could pull off a more refined look than the giant square we’ve seen from case makers and conceptual artists, but the effect will overall be much more noticeable than triple-lens cameras we’ve seen from other smartphone makers.

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Colors

Apple usually plays it safe when it comes to iPhone colors and finishes on its high-end models, saving the fun hues for lower-priced phones. The color options available for the iPhone 11 are Purple and Green, with the older ones Yellow, White, Black, and Red still around. 

Hardware

With the iPhone 11, Apple has upgraded the internals to make the affordable iPhone more powerful than ever. It gets a new A13 Bionic chipset, which is claimed by Apple to be the fastest CPU on a smartphone. The chipset is reportedly paired with 4GB RAM.

A Tougher iPhone

Apple boasts that this year’s phones are the toughest yet. Much of the advertising revolves around their resistance to falls and liquid immersion. The iPhone 11 has a dust- and water-resistance rating of IP68. That’s the highest rating commonly given to consumer products and an upgrade from the IP67 bestowed upon the iPhone XR.

The firm describes the 11 as “splash, water and dust-resistant”. It is said to be it was “tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2m up to 30 minutes)”. It’s also reportedly protected against accidental spills from coffee and other common liquids.

The release date is set for September 10, with pre-orders going live from Friday, September 13. It goes on sale on September 20. The new iPhone 11 has storage options starting at 64GB, going up to 128 GB. The Pro and Pro Max come in three storage sizes. The small 64GB option is joined by the default-best-for-most-people 256GB, and the power-user-maxed-out 512GB. There’s no 128GB size this year, for the Pro and Pro max models. With no expandable storage on offer, some might moan that there’s no 1TB option, as there is with the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus.

With the new iPhone 11 series, comes new challenges and opportunities for app designers and developers. How can you provide a better user experience to your users who will be using these new models? What are the tricks and tips? Speak to our design experts for more details.

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Apple Unveils The New iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR

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Apple has finally unveiled its new iPhone for 2018 – iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are virtually the same, with the only difference in screen sizes. The former is 5.8-inch (458 ppi) while the latter is 6.5-inch (458 ppi). On the other hand, iPhone XR showcases Apple’s attempt to pack a less expensive phone into the premium iPhone mix.

This is not the first time that Apple has tried its hands on cheaper iPhones. iPhone SE and iPhone 5C were launched by Apple following a similar strategy, but they looked too different from the mainstream iPhones, and thus didn’t last. However, the latest iPhone XR shares the design and many of the same specs as the top-tier iPhones. It is offered in bright colors and has a smaller battery than the iPhone XSes.

Prices

64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB

iPhone XR                   $749        $799            $899             N/A
iPhone XS                   $999         N/A          $1,149        $1,349
iPhone XS Max       $1,099          N/A          $1,249        $1,449

On The Exterior

The new iPhone looks identical to last year’s iPhone X. This means that all-metal body has made a return, complete with notched 5.8 inches and 6.5 inches edge-to-edge screens, chamfered edges and softly rounded corners. Both the Xs and Xs Max also feature a similar bulging out dual-camera arrangement as last year’s top-end phone. A lot of Apple fans would be disappointed with the lack of design changes. The iPhone Xs is available in ‘Gold’, with ‘Silver’ and ‘Space Grey’ colourways back, too. While the iPhone XR comes in flashy colors like coral pink, yellow and blue.

What’s Inside?

All three models are the first to feature Apple’s homegrown A12 Bionic CPU, the first commercially available 7nm processor. The all-new 7nm A12 Bionic has a 6-core processor: two of which are high-performance cores that deliver 15% more power, while the rest of the four cores are ‘high-efficiency’ cores. The latter result in better battery life in non-intensive tasks.

But, that’s not it, the A12 Bionic has a 4-core GPU, which Apple claims to be 50% faster than last year’s A11 Bionic. Finally, the chip has an 8-core Neural Engine chip that brings everything together.

Camera

There are dual rear-facing cameras in iPhone XS and XS Max, while iPhone XR has a single rear-facing camera. A f/1.8 12-megapixel wide angle lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens that has an aperture of f/2.4. The cameras capture more detail than before – it can take Smart HDR photos, which is better than any iPhone has in the past.

Display

The biggest difference to most will be the ultra-smooth 120Hz display – a first in an iPhone. This 120Hz display provides a better experience when scrolling through the web, and even in games. Colour-accurate Super Retina display also returns, as we saw on last year’s iPhone X. It’s an OLED display, too. The OLED display covers a wide colour gamut, which makes colours pop when watching movies; with HDR10 and Dolby Vision supported natively, you’ll get the most out of movies and shows that support it. Moreover, the display has True Tone and a Tap to Wake function as well.

Full Specs

iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR
Display size, resolution 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,436×1,125 pixels 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,688×1,242 pixels 6.1-inch LCD Retina Display; 1,792×828 pixels
Pixel density 458 ppi 458 ppi 326ppi
Dimensions (Inches) 5.7×2.8×0.3 in 6.2×3.0x.3 in 5.9×3.0x0.33 in
Dimensions (Millimeters) 143.6×70.9×7.7 mm 157.5×77.4×7.7 mm 150.9×75.7×8.3
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.24 oz; 177g 7.3oz; 208g 6.8oz; 194g
Mobile software iOS 12 iOS 12 iOS 12
Camera Dual 12-megapixel Dual 12-megapixel Single 12-megapixel
Front-facing camera 7-megapixel with Face ID 7-megapixel with Face ID 7-megapixel with Face ID
Video capture 4K 4K 4K
Processor Apple A12 Bionic Apple A12 Bionic Apple A12 Bionic
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM N/A N/A N/A
Expandable storage None None None
Battery N/A, but Apple claims it will last 30 min. longer than iPhone X N/A, but Apple claims it will last 90 min. longer than iPhone X N/A, but Apple claims it will last 90 min. longer than iPhone 8 Plus
Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID) None (Face ID) None (Face ID)
Connector Lightning Lightning Lightning
Headphone jack No No No
Special features Water-resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Face ID, Animoji Water-resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Face ID, Animoji Water-resistant: IP67, dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Face ID, Animoji
Price off-contract (USD) $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB) $1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB) $749 (64GB), $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB)

At a time when phones are becoming more and more expensive, Apple’s decision to embrace the new “X” family is important and it further strengthens its new strategy. This is a welcome move that will set the tone for other phone makers, moving into the next year.

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iPhone Turned 10 This Week. This Is How iPhone Completely Changed The World

iPhone Turned 10

Something very special happened on Jan 9, 2007, which engraved this date in the history books forever. Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced iPhone that went on to change the world. Nokia was leading the mobile phone markets until 2007 and was all set to launch Windows Vista back then. Little did they know that this newbie from Apple will put Nokia and others to bed. As iPhone turned 10 this week, here is how iPhone has completely transformed the way we live.

1. On the Go 24 X 7

There were days when connecting to the internet was a daunting task. Switch on your computer, connect to the WiFi, open the browser and then connect. iPhone led the revolutionization of mobile internet which was followed by other manufacturers soon. People were connected to the internet all the time without any hassles through their WiFi network or cellular network. For the first time, use of the internet was not painful but useful.

2. Boost To The Aftermarket Mobile Accessories Market

The mobile related accessories before iPhone were fairly limited to an earphone and a mobile cover. iPhone brought in a lot of other complimentary products along. iPad which was a bigger version of iPhone for use at home or an Apple watch which is tethered to the iPhone. To add to it, there are a whole bunch of accessories which incited by the popularity of iPhone. Bluetooth speakers, charging docks, headphones, mobile cases and what not.

The mobile accessories market is growing at a rapid pace and shows no sign of slowing down.

3. Now Everyone is a PapaRazzo

Mobile cameras were a known concept even before iPhone. But, when iPhone was released it completely changed the mindset of users and added a new dimension to mobile photography. iPhone’s ease of internet connectivity and apps like Instagram shook the photographer inside every other person. Dragging the actual camera around faded out as a trend.

iPhone Camera
P.C. : macworld.com

4. Fingers Became The New Pointing Devices

Touchscreens were not really popular back in 2007. However, 10 years from then we are swiping and making hand gestures around literally everything. From mobiles to even smart refrigerators, touchscreen is everywhere. When Steve Jobs introduced iPhone he said: “We are all born with the ultimate pointing device – our fingers – and iPhone uses them to create the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse.” Well! he couldn’t be more correct.

5. No Longer a Lost Tourist

Google maps and Apple maps are the two most widely used mobile apps. With, the introduction of mapping in iPhones, carrying a physical map when in a new city or country was completely eliminated. Apple has added new features time and again on Apple maps to make it more user-friendly and accurate.

iPhone Map

6. The Next Level of Gaming

iPhone revived the gaming concept to a whole new level. With the touchscreen concept in front seat, games like Angry Birds became hugely popular. Another big change was that most of the games and apps became free. The revenue model of apps tilted from an upfront download charge to in-app purchases and ads.

7. Goodbye Cash

Yes! Mobile payments were even talked about before iPhone but it got extremely popular with the iPhone. The popularity of mobile payments grew exponentially and touched even the non-techy users. iPhone’s mobile wallet helps you manage your payments, retail coupons, rewards cards, movie passes, flight passes and a lot more.

8. The Appification

Interestingly, the first version of iPhone didn’t have the app store and third-party apps option. It was in the next version (iPhone 3G) when Apple introduced the App Store. iStore made iPhone a must have device. iPhone has produced industries which couldn’t have been thought of without the app store. Think of Uber, Snapchat, Instagram and thousands of other businesses that totally depend on apps.

9. Life Becomes Live

iPhone has played a vital role in enhancing the real-time connectivity between people. With ease of access to the internet and camera that acts as a cam recorder too, people can connect to their friends and families across the globe. Services like Facebook live or Periscope allows users to report mishaps and incidents on a real time basis.

iPhone-live

10. The No More Effect

iPhone literally killed a lot of age-old tools and services. People needn’t carry a calculator, Flashlight or Mp3 players anymore. Apple Basically killed Adobe Flash and video voicemails provide ease of skipping forward to in a message. With Podcasts, the real-time radio was no longer required.

It’s nearly impossible to sum up 10 golden years of iPhone in mere 10 points. However, one thing is for sure that iPhone has definitely revolutionised the concept of mobile phones. Apple has set a new benchmark for not only itself but for every mobile device manufacturer, only to benefit the consumers. Congratulations Apple iPhone on completing a scintillating decade.