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iPhone XS has slightly smaller battery and more RAM than iPhone X

9/19/2018, 6:38:23 PM
The XS Max has the biggest battery of any iPhone ever. ✔ Thankfully, Apple has to file this stuff with government regulatory agencies like China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (TENAA) ✔ (Apple’s current-gen iPad Pros also contain 4GB.) Most top Android flagships handily beat this number, ranging between 6GB and 8GB ✔ iPhone 8 and X owners haven’t done much complaining about memory management



iPhone X specs vs. iPhone XS, XS Max, XR: What's new and better

9/19/2018, 6:34:26 PM
Goodbye, headphone jack and home button. Hello, notch. ✔ That's $50, £50 or AU$150 more than the iPhone 8 cost when it launched last year ✔ iPhone X specs compared with iPhone XS, XS Max and XR iPhone X iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone XS Max Display size, resolution 5.8-inch; 2,436x1,125 pixels 6.1-inch LCD Retina Display; 1,792x828 pixels 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,436x1,125 pixels 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,688x1,242 pixels Pixel density 458 ppi 326 ppi 458 ppi 458 ppi Dimensions (inches) 5.7x2.79x0.3 in 5.9x3x0.33 in 5.7x2.8x0.3 in 6.2x3x.3 in Dimensions (millimeters) 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm 150.9x75.7x8.3 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm 157.5x77.4x7.7 mm Weight (ounces, grams) 6.14 oz; 174 g 6.8oz; 194g 6.24 oz; 177g 7.3; 208g Mobile software iOS 11 iOS 12 iOS 12 iOS 12 Camera Dual 12-megapixel Single 12-megapixel Dual 12-megapixel Dual 12-megapixel Front-facing camera 7-megapixel 7-megapixel with Face ID 7-megapixel with Face ID 7-megapixel with Face ID Video capture 4K 4K 4K 4K Processor Apple A11 Bionic Apple A12 Bionic Apple A12 Bionic Apple A12 Bionic Storage 64GB, 256GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB RAM 3GB N/A N/A N/A Expandable storage None None None None Battery N/A, but lasted 11.45 hours in CNET's looped video playback test N/A, but Apple claims it will last 90 minutes longer than iPhone 8 Plus N/A, but Apple claims it will last 30 minutes longer than iPhone X N/A, but Apple claims it will last 90 minutes longer than iPhone X Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID via TrueDepth camera) None (Face ID) None (Face ID) None (Face ID) Connector Lightning Lightning Lightning Lightning Headphone jack No No No No Special features Water-resistant (IP67), wireless charging, Face ID 3D unlock, Animoji Water-resistant: IP67, 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 (IP68), dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM), wireless charging, Face ID, Animoji Price off-contract (USD) $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB) $749 (64GB), $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB) $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB) $1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB) Price (GBP) £999 (64GB), £1,149 (256GB) £749 (64GB), £799 (128GB), £899 (256GB) £999 (64GB), £1,149 (256GB), £1,349 (512GB) $1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB) Price (AUD) AU$1,579 (64GB), AU$1,829 (256GB) AU$1,229 (64GB), AU$1,299 (128GB), AU$1,479 (256GB) AU$1,629 (64GB), AU$1,879 (256GB), AU$2,199 (512GB) AU$1,799 (64GB), AU$2,049 (256GB), AU$2,369 (512GB) 51 The iPhone XS Max behemoth shown from every angle



iPhone XS and XS Max review: Apple's latest are the best yet. But do you need them?

9/19/2018, 5:47:43 PM
Buying an updated iPhone is like getting a new Ferrari -- you'll find a faster engine, a new coat of paint, and a few new bells and whistles, but beneath all that it's still basically the same car you could have bought last year. ✔ Apple's iPhone collection But it's hard to shake the feeling that the device is big just to be big ✔ After all, we're moving away from the two-year replacement cycle as these devices get more durable ✔ And that's exactly why so many Apple users will inevitably justify the price point, too



The new Apple Watch reviews are in — and the steep price tag is raising as many eyebrows as the features

9/19/2018, 4:54:40 PM
Specs don't really matter in day-to-day usage. What matters is how it worked — especially considering these watches start at $400, a steep price for a watch or an iPhone accessory. ✔ But specs don't really matter in day-to-day usage ✔ There's one mode that looks like the Apple Watch face is burning, which just looks cool ✔ The smallest, least expensive model comes with GPS and Wi-Fi and costs $399 ✔ (Don't even get me started on the Hermès model.) Previous 1/ Next



Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Pro looks like an iPhone X with an in-display fingerprint sensor

9/19/2018, 4:44:03 PM
Another one ✔ Other specs include: Snapdragon 845 processor Either 6GB or 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage 6.21-inch, 1080 x 2248 OLED display Dual 12-megapixel rear-facing cameras and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera Face unlock in addition to fingerprint It looks similar to the iPhone X, but instead of costing more than $1,000, the Mi 8 Pro starts at CNY 3,200 ($467) for the 6GB / 128GB model ✔ OnePlus just confirmed that its next device the OnePlus 6T will feature an in-display sensor ✔ The Verge ’s Sam Byford also tested Vivo’s X21 phone and found that its fingerprint sensor worked well most of the time



Google had to change Gmail's new Smart Reply responses because its AI kept suggesting 'I love you'

9/19/2018, 7:16:43 PM
Another funny suggestion Gmail's 'Smart Reply' software kept repeating is a nod to Google's neighbors in Silicon Valley, Apple. Apparently, the software thought "Sent from my iPhone" was a good way to respond to emails. ✔ The actual language of the suggestions is created with machine learning, a technology that is sometimes called artificial intelligence in the non-technical world ✔ From the story: Google said an early prototype of the feature had a propensity to respond with 'I love you' to seemingly anything, forcing it to tweak the algorithm ✔ Kif Leswing Get the latest Google stock price here



Apple will track calls and emails in iOS 12 to fight fraud

9/19/2018, 6:44:12 PM
As part of an update to Apple's iTunes privacy policy, it will collect an 'abstract summary' of the data in an attempt to fight fraud, like false reviews, fraudulent purchases and spam App Store accounts ✔ For example, VentureBeat noted that Apple TVs don't make phone calls or receive emails, so it's unclear what kinds of data will be monitored for anti-fraud purposes ✔ The social media giant plans to assign users a reputation score that ranks them on a scale of from zero to one, factoring in information like how often they flag content as false on the site



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9/19/2018, 5:18:57 PM
Samsung QLED 4K TVs, 2018 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, 200GB Switch Memory Card, 25% off God of War, Super Cute Narwhal, and More. ✔ This is the Vizio to get if you want image quality as close to the Sony XBR X900E, LG OLED, and Samsung QLED models without paying a ridiculous price ✔ Get it at Walmart for $1599.99 The Unreal Engine Developer Course - Learn C++ & Make Games Get it at PCMag Shop for $9.99



Android phones in the US will now automatically share your location during 911 calls

9/19/2018, 6:28:33 PM
Earlier this year, Google conducted tests to provide better location information for emergency calls. Today, the company has announced that the technology is available in the US through new deals with T-Mobile and RapidSOS. ✔ Under the current 911 system, wireless carriers are normally responsible for providing location information ✔ No separate app or OS upgrade is needed in order to use it ✔ The service is activated where supported by either your wireless provider or emergency infrastructure provider



What sector overhaul means for tech stocks, Wall Street

9/19/2018, 6:39:56 PM
The most significant changes to Wall Street's broad industry sectors since ... ✔ The changes are a step towards acknowledging the convergence of telecommunications, media, and select internet companies and the overlapping services rendered by these companies, within the GICS Structure, S&P wrote in a note ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles



Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Lawmakers are ready to embrace ethical hackers, even if DHS isn't

9/19/2018, 7:48:23 PM
A new bill would force DHS to open a bug bounty program. ✔ On Tuesday, White, Jha and Norman each received that sentence and were also ordered to pay $127,000 in restitution, according to a press release from the U.S. attorney's office for the District of Alaska ✔ EASTER EGGS Shut up and step up: Hirono's message to men Australians are finding needles in their fruit: Sony's robot dog Aibo vs



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