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With the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 now available in their launch markets and customers getting their hands on their pre-ordered units, Apple has shared photos of the launch from all over the world. For now, Apple has only shared photos from its Apple Store in Orchard Road, Singapore, Apple Kyoto in Japan, and Apple Sydney. Check out some of the launch photos shared by Apple below. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook also tweeted on the occasion of the new iPhone launch. Thrilled to get these new Apple products into the hands (and onto the wrists) of so many customers around the world. Can’t wait to hear what you think! pic.twitter.com/GHpaDFgqeO — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 21, 2018 Apple Orchard Road, Singapore The demand for the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 seemed to be particularly high in Singapore, with customers queuing up outside the store 24-36 hours before the launch day. Apple Kyoto, Japan Thanks to time zone difference, customers in Australia, ...

iFixit might not be the first this time around to publish an iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max teardown but the company’s teardown of Apple’s latest iPhones are the most in-depth one and reveal a quite a few interesting tidbits about them. The iFixit team tore down the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max which gives us a clear look at the adjustments Apple had to make on the bigger iPhone. Firstly, Apple uses a bigger Taptic Engine on the iPhone XS Max when compared to the iPhone XS. This makes sense since a bigger device requires a stronger motor to achieve the same effect as the smaller iPhone XS. Secondly, the bigger iPhone comes with an extended logic board compared to the iPhone XS, with the display connector moved to the bottom. Contrary to what the first iPhone XS teardown claimed, the iFixit team did not find Apple using stronger water-resistant seals on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max to help it achieve its improved IP68 certification. The teardown confirms that while the iPhone...

With customers now getting their hands on the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 across the world, the first impressions of users about Apple’s latest devices have also started pouring in online. Despite the minor improvements, customers seem to be liking the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and the improvements they bring. In a Reddit thread, user jtx660 has shared his first impressions of the iPhone XS Max coming from the iPhone 7 Plus. First thing I noticed was definitely that huge OLED 6.5” panel. Its vibrant, extremely bright and immerse a f. After using it for 2 hours and switching back to the 7 Plus, the 7 Plus’s 16:9 rectangle display felt slightly dated. The OLED panel is what really stood out the most. He is also impressed by the camera’s autofocus speed, though he does say that compared to Face ID, he will any day prefer Touch ID. If I’m honest, I still prefer Touch ID. When the phone is flat on a table and I receive notifications, having to glance ov...

Now that your shiny new iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max is here, the first thing you’ll want to do is load it up with apps. And here, you’re truly spoiled for choice. The App Store and hundreds of thousands of amazing apps to choose from. But of course, you don’t have time to go through all of them. Which is why we’re here. Put that awesome A12 Bionic processor and the gorgeous screen to good use with these 20 best apps for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max . 1. Shortcuts If you’re a power user, this is the first app you should download after setting up your new iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. iOS 12 integrates Siri functionality everywhere. And you can go to Settings -> Siri & Search to turn a frequent action into a shortcut. But what Apple’s new Shortcuts app can do is on a whole different level . The app brings system and app level automation to the iPhone. You can create a list of actions that would happen one after the other, and because this is Apple’s own app, you can start a workflo...