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Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 mobile operating systems, adds slew of fixes and iPhone 12 support

We jumped the gun by about a week and change, and Apple released its iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 updates on Tuesday. The updates include the following fixes and changes: Adds support for 10-bit HDR video playback and edit in Photos for iPhone 8 and later Addresses an issue where some widgets, folders and icons […]

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iPhone 12 repair costs discovered, are more expensive than iPhone 11 in some cases

As cool as the iPhone 12 may be, it could be more expensive to repair than the iPhone 11. While the screen repair costs are unchanged between the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro, this will still run you $279 for an out-of-warranty repair. If you have AppleCare+ coverage, cost there is also […]

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Apple mmWave 5G antenna rectangular “patch” question solved for iPhone 12

Following the iPhone 12 announcement last week, a number of people wondered what the rectangular patch was on the side of the handset. The cool cats at The Verge have confirmed that this is an antenna related to the mmWave 5G capability of the handset. The patch functions as an antenna window, and allows the […]

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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini available at $30 discount for U.S. customers through AT&T and Verizon, no reasons given for price differential

And now, the caveat that decides whether you see this as a carrier-based incentive or a reason to go thoroughly bananas. As reported, Apple’s U.S. price for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini is $30 less if you’re buying it through Verizon or AT&T. In short, if you buy it through T-Mobile, Sprint, or […]

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“Hi, Speed” media event posted, available to watch after the fact

If you missed Apple’s “Hi, Speed” virtual event on Tuesday, in which Apple announced the iPhone 12 models, HomePod mini, and other new products, the company has posted full playback of the video online. The video is linked below, runs about 70 minutes, and fills in the blanks on Apple’s new products due out this […]