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Most of the models are receiving price reductions of 400 yuan (about $59), while the iPhone XR gets the biggest price cut of 450 yuan (around $66) bringing its price down to 5250 yuan (around $770). These are direct price cuts, unlike the trade-in deals Apple offered to customers in the U.S. behind reduced price banners.
Still, Apple has managed to add an asterisk to this deal, requiring customers to purchase the products from Apple Premium Resellers or licensed online stores if they want to take advantage of the reduced prices. Apple themselves are not offering the lower prices in their Apple Stores or website. Customers will, however, still be able to apply these reductions at Apple Stores if an old model is replaced.
China is not the only country where iPhones cost higher prices than in the U.S. and we are curious to see if Apple will attempt similar strategies to win back some brand loyalty in other regions around the world.
Apple iPhone 8, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS prices lowered in China
Apple is working hard to improve sales of their iPhones in China by applying price cuts to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. This news comes after National Business Daily reported that Apple was cutting iPhone production in the country.
Most of the models are receiving price reductions of 400 yuan (about $59), while the iPhone XR gets the biggest price cut of 450 yuan (around $66) bringing its price down to 5250 yuan (around $770). These are direct price cuts, unlike the trade-in deals Apple offered to customers in the U.S. behind reduced price banners.
Still, Apple has managed to add an asterisk to this deal, requiring customers to purchase the products from Apple Premium Resellers or licensed online stores if they want to take advantage of the reduced prices. Apple themselves are not offering the lower prices in their Apple Stores or website. Customers will, however, still be able to apply these reductions at Apple Stores if an old model is replaced.
China is not the only country where iPhones cost higher prices than in the U.S. and we are curious to see if Apple will attempt similar strategies to win back some brand loyalty in other regions around the world.
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Besides China, which is the only country to offer two physical SIMs on their 2018 iPhones, there are only 10 countries that offer eSIM through 14 wireless carriers.
There are a few things you have to keep in mind before you setup eSIM on your iPhone. This won't be free service, as you are essentially adding a second line to your iPhone. Also, you will have to be running iOS 12.1.1 or later in order to use this feature. Last but not least, your phone will need to be completely unlocked, or both your SIMs will have to be from the same carrier.
Firstly you will have to purchase your eSIM account from the AT&T website. You will need your device IMEI number, which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Once you have purchased your eSIM plan, you need to set up your iPhone for dual SIMs.
Once you have installed the app, you will need to enter your email and follow the activation steps to select your plan. Also, if you're a T-Mobile customer, you'll have to enter a new email address if it's already connected to a T-Mobile account.
At the moment, T-Mobile offers customers three prepaid plans for eSIM activation, but the carrier said it will soon support postpaid plans with eSIM as well:
Keep in mind that you will require an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR in order to use this app.
How to setup eSIM on your Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR
Apple's 2018 iPhones all feature e-SIMs (digital SIM) which enable customers to add a second line of service without using a physical SIM card. This allows owners of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR to easily switch to a local carrier when they travel internationally or have two different plans on the same phone.
Besides China, which is the only country to offer two physical SIMs on their 2018 iPhones, there are only 10 countries that offer eSIM through 14 wireless carriers.
Currently, if you are living in the US, your choices are limited with only Verizon and AT&T offering eSIM capabilities. T-Mobile is expected to enable eSIM support for the iPhone later this year, while Sprint who promises to add eSIM support doesn't have a specific date just yet.
[UPDATE] On Dec 17, 2018, T-Mobile announced that it will be offering iPhone users the option to enable eSIM support.
[UPDATE] On Dec 17, 2018, T-Mobile announced that it will be offering iPhone users the option to enable eSIM support.
There are a few things you have to keep in mind before you setup eSIM on your iPhone. This won't be free service, as you are essentially adding a second line to your iPhone. Also, you will have to be running iOS 12.1.1 or later in order to use this feature. Last but not least, your phone will need to be completely unlocked, or both your SIMs will have to be from the same carrier.
Firstly you will have to purchase your eSIM account from the AT&T website. You will need your device IMEI number, which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Once you have purchased your eSIM plan, you need to set up your iPhone for dual SIMs.
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan
- Scan the QR code from your carrier using your phone.
- Look at the bottom of your screen, and tap Enter Details Manually
- Select Add Cellular Plan and you will see both your plans displayed
- Label them as you wish (for example, 'Home' and 'Work')
- Hit Done, and select your default line on the next screen
Keep in mind that while both numbers can be active at the same time, which means you can receive a call on your second line while you are talking on your first one. However, you can only use data on one plan at a time. You can switch to the data plan you want to use by going to Cellular > Cellular Data > Cellular Data Switching.
For first responders who use AT&T's FirstNet service, the carrier warns that the second SIM may interfere with the first SIM’s connectivity.
Verizon customers can perform the entire process using their My Verizon app on the iPhones. You can download the app directly on your iPhone through the Apple App Store or by using the following link:
Once you have installed the app, Open it and select Join Now and then Get Started. You will have to locate and register your IMEI which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
| Download | |
| Price | Free |
| Requirements | iOS 10.0 or greater |
Once you have installed the app, Open it and select Join Now and then Get Started. You will have to locate and register your IMEI which you can find under Setting > General > About on your iPhone. Scroll to the Digital SIM IMEI, and copy it by tapping and holding.
Now head back to the My Verizon app, select the field which reads Digital SIM IMEI Number, and past in the IMEI by tapping and holding and selecting Past. Then click Check Eligibility. (Note: Pre-pay plans will not work with the eSIM.)
If you are eligible, you will be led through a series of steps to activate your new service, including selecting a phone number (or porting your number), creating a PIN, and entering your billing information. Once completed, you will receive an email with a QR code. On your iPhone, go to Settings, Cellular, and Add Cellular Plan, and then scan the QR code from the email so you can do the final account setup.
T-Mobile has released a new eSIM app enabling users to add a secondary prepaid line to any unlocked iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR. The new app is available to travelers coming to the US, existing T-Mobile customers, but also to anyone who wants to try the carrier's services.
You can download the T-Mobile eSIM app directly on your iPhone through the Apple App Store or by using the following link
| Download | |
| Price | Free |
| Requirements | iOS 12.1 or greater |
Once you have installed the app, you will need to enter your email and follow the activation steps to select your plan. Also, if you're a T-Mobile customer, you'll have to enter a new email address if it's already connected to a T-Mobile account.
At the moment, T-Mobile offers customers three prepaid plans for eSIM activation, but the carrier said it will soon support postpaid plans with eSIM as well:
- Tourist Plan with 1000 minutes, unlimited text, and 2GB of LTE data for $30; 21-day expiry;
- Simply Prepaid with unlimited voice, text, and 10GB of LTE data for $40; 30-day expiry;
- T-Mobile ONE Prepaid with unlimited voice, text, and data for $70; 30-day expiry.
Keep in mind that you will require an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR in order to use this app.
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Apple MacBooks
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Best Buy hosts Apple Sales event with discounts on iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watch
Best Buy has just kicked off an Apple Sales event which will take place over the next few days and end on December 8. There are deals on the new iPhones, iPads, Macs, MacBooks, and Apple Watches with discounts of up to $200 on select products.
Apple iPhone
- Save up to $150 over the life of a two-year contract for an iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max on Verizon or Sprint
- Save 50% on an iPhone X with a qualified activation on Sprint
- Get a free $100 Best Buy gift card with a qualified activation on Verizon or Sprint
- iPad 9.7" (32GB), $279.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $60]
- iPad 9.7" (128GB), $289.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $80]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (64GB), $499.99 (originally $649.99) [You save $150]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (256GB), $624.99 (originally $799.99) [You save $175]
- iPad Pro 10.5" (512GB), $824.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $150]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Silver Aluminum Case, $329 (originally $379)[You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Stainless Steel Case, $529 (originally $579) [You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case, $359 (originally $409) [You save $50]
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) 42mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case, $579 (originally $629) [You save $50]
Apple MacBooks
- MacBook Air 13" (1.8Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $849.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $150]
- MacBook Pro 13" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $1,149.99 (originally $1,299.99) [You save $150]
- MacBook Pro 13" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), $1,299.99 (originally $1,499.99) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 13" with Touch Bar(2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $1,599 (originally $1,799) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar (2.2Ghz i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 256SSD), $2,199.99 (originally $2,399.99) [You save $200]
- MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar (2.6Ghz i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512SSD), $2,599.99 (originally $2,799.99) [You save $200]
- Mac Mini (1.6Ghz i3 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $724.99 (originally $799.99) [You save $75]
- Mac Mini (3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), $999.99 (originally $1,099) [You save $100]
- iMac 21.5" (2.3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive), $1,024 (originally $1,099) [You save $75]
- iMac 21.5" (3Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive), $1,199 (originally $1,299) [You save $100]
- iMac 27" (3.4Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive), $1,599 (originally $1,799) [You save $200]
- iMac 27" (3.5Ghz i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion Drive), $1,799 (originally $1,999) [You save $200]
- iMac Pro 27" (3.2Ghz Xeon processor, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), $4,499.99 (originally $4,999.99) [You save $500]
Accessories
- Powerbeats³ Wireless, $97.99 (originally $299.99) [You save $102]
- Insignia Soft Shell Case (iPhone 7/8), $4.99 (originally $9.99) [You save $5]
- Nomad Leather Folio Case (iPhone 7 Plus / 8 Plus), $13.49 (originally $44.99) [You save $31]
- Platinum Protective Case (iPhone X/XS), $14.99 (originally $29.99) [You save $15]
- Case-Mate Rose Gold Waterfall Case (iPhone X/XS), $19.99 (originally $39.99) [You save $20]
- ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass+ Screen Protector (iPhone 7/8), $20.99 (originally $69.99) [You save $49]
- Sport Band for Apple Watch 38mm, $24.50 (originally $49) [You save $25.50]
- Classic Buckle for Apple Watch 38mm, $74.50 (originally $149) [You save $75.50]
- Sport Band for Apple Watch 42mm, $24.50 (originally $49) [You save $25.50]
- Classic Buckle for Apple Watch 42mm, $74.50 (originally $149) [You save $75.50]
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Apple unveils iPhone discounts for veterans and active military members
Apple has launched a new discount program for active military members and veterans. Similar to Apple's educational discounts, it offers 10% off Apple's catalog, including iPhones.
You have to be an active duty member of the US military or a vet to take advantage of these discounts. When entering the store, you have to agree to a disclaimer before you can view these discounted prices.
One highlight of this discount program is the reduced prices for iPhones, with the iPhone 7 having a low starting price of $404. Meanwhile, the iPhone 8 starts at $539, the iPhone XR $674 and the iPhone XS at $899. The most expensive iPhone XS Max is available $989, a low price unattainable for members of the general public.
If you qualify for these discounts, follow the link below to pick up a brand new iPhone at these discounted prices.
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In order to have access to these upcoming deals, you need to be a Sam's Club member (membership prices start at $45 per month). Additionally, the deals are only available at your local Sam's Club locations and not online.
Sam's Club offering great deals on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR on December 15
Sam's Club, one of America's most popular membership-only retailers, is hosting a one-day-only sale on December 15. As part of this promotion Sam's Club is offering attractive deals on high-end smartphones from Apple and Samsung.
In order to have access to these upcoming deals, you need to be a Sam's Club member (membership prices start at $45 per month). Additionally, the deals are only available at your local Sam's Club locations and not online.
- $250 gift card with iPhone XS purchase and activation on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, or US Cellular
- $250 gift card with iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR purchase and activation on Verizon, Sprint, or US Cellular
- $100 gift card with iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR purchase and activation on AT&T
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Apple increases trade-in credit on old iPhones for a limited time
Apple GiveBack is a service provided by the manufacturer, which pays customers credit towards a new iPhone when they trade in their existing one. For a limited time, Apple has increased the amount of credit they are giving towards certain older devices when you purchase a new iPhone.
As part of this promotion, Apple is giving customers up to $300 in store credit when they trade in an iPhone 8 or older and purchase a brand new iPhone from Apple. The iPhone 8 Plus and newer devices are not affected by this promotion, The exact amount of trade-in credit is determined by the phone you’re handing over:
| Trade-in Device | Original Credit | Total with Extra Credit* |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 6 | $75 | $150 |
| iPhone 6 Plus | $100 | $200 |
| iPhone 6s | $100 | $200 |
| iPhone 6s Plus | $150 | $250 |
| iPhone 7 | $175 | $250 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | $250 | $300 |
| iPhone 8 | $275 | $300 |
With recent reports suggesting that Apple was cutting production on their iPhones due to poor demand, it is interesting to note that the ongoing promotion is only open to those who are upgrading to one of the 2018 iPhones - the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
The promotion is reportedly set to run through the rest of this year and end on January 31st, 2019.
The promotion is reportedly set to run through the rest of this year and end on January 31st, 2019.
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Here is a full list of countries and carriers that will allow customers to use the eSIM on their new iPhones:
Austria
Canada
Croatia
Czech Republic
Germany
Hungary
India
Spain
United Kingdom
USA
China, due to its regulations does not support Apple's eSIM which required Apple to build a proper dual SIM version of the iPhone for Chinese customers.
Customers in China will be able to use two physical SIM cards on their new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
source - Apple
Which countries and carriers support the iPhone XS eSIM
The newly announced iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are the first iPhones from Apple to offer dual SIM functionality. This will allow customers to maintain two separate lines with their own phone numbers and data limits. Apple is achieving this using eSIM technology, but it looks like not all carriers around the world are ready to support eSIM on these new iPhones.
Here is a full list of countries and carriers that will allow customers to use the eSIM on their new iPhones:
Austria
- T-Mobile
Canada
- Bell
Croatia
- Hrvatski Telekom
Czech Republic
- T-Mobile
Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
Hungary
- Magyar Telekom
India
- Airtel
- Reliance Jio
Spain
- Vodafone Spain
United Kingdom
- EE
USA
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
China, due to its regulations does not support Apple's eSIM which required Apple to build a proper dual SIM version of the iPhone for Chinese customers.
Customers in China will be able to use two physical SIM cards on their new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR.
source - Apple
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Just keep in mind you’ll need to agree to monthly device payment plans for both handsets, with the $700 savings available as 24 equal bill credits.
source: T-Mobile | Slashgear
T-Mobile matches AT&T and Verizon's iPhone deal with 'BOGO Squared' promotion
After AT&T and Verizon offered BOGO type deals for anyone purchasing a new iPhone by giving them $700 credit toward an additional device, T-Mobile seems to have felt left out with their $300 trade-in deal. Now the Un-Carrier is upping their own offer with a new "iPhone BOGO squared" promotion.
Basically, T-Mobile's 'iPhone BOGO squared' deal matches what Verizon and AT&T offer in the form of $700 credit toward a second device. But the also add a free voice line to go along with it.
Potential customers will have until Thursday, September 20, at midnight to get both $700 off a second iPhone and an “additional” complimentary service line... with an eligible T-Mobile ONE 2+ voice plan.
You will be able to pick from the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. The device that the $700 discount is applied to must be of equal or lesser value than the first one. For example, purchasing an iPhone XS will get you an iPhone 8 for free, but if you want two iPhone XS, you will have to pay $300 extra for the second unit.
Just keep in mind you’ll need to agree to monthly device payment plans for both handsets, with the $700 savings available as 24 equal bill credits.
source: T-Mobile | Slashgear
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source - Redmondpie | iSpazio
Get the Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR stock wallpapers
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR which come with several enhancements and features over its predecessors. Among its less notable features is the inclusion of some brand new wallpapers. While you could always wait for your new iPhone to try them out, you could also download them right now and try them out on your existing device.
| DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD |
| iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | iPhone XR |
| [Google Drive] | [Google Drive] | [Google Drive] |
| via @AR72014 | via @AR72014 | via @AR72014 |
source - Redmondpie | iSpazio
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Meanwhile Verizon and AT&T are offering $700 savings toward a second iPhone when you purchase on their networks, while T-Mobile is offering up to $300 off with an eligible trade-in for a new iPhone. Which carrier do you plan to purchase your iPhone on ?
source - Sprint
Get a Free iPhone XS on Sprint with eligible trade-in
Various US carriers are offering deals on the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max now that both handsets are available on pre-order. Sprint is getting in on it, by offering both new iPhones through its signature Flex Lease deals.
On Sprint you can essentially get the iPhone XS for free when you trade in iPhone 8 or newer, Galaxy Note 8 or newer, or the LG G7. This will get you a $41.67/mo credit that will be applied to your lease payment within two bills.
The same deal is available for the iPhone XS Max, but it will cost you $4.17/month with the eligible trade-ins in good condition. A similar $41.67/mo savings will be applied toward your lease payments.
Meanwhile Verizon and AT&T are offering $700 savings toward a second iPhone when you purchase on their networks, while T-Mobile is offering up to $300 off with an eligible trade-in for a new iPhone. Which carrier do you plan to purchase your iPhone on ?
source - Sprint
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source - AT&T
Save $700 on AT&T when you buy new iPhones
The new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are now available for pre-order. While Verizon and T-Mobile have already posted their deals, AT&T has also joined in offering its own $700 savings to customers looking to purchase a new iPhone.
With AT&T you can purchase either the new iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max and get an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus for free in the form of monthly credits. You can also chose to get that $700 in the form of a discount on a 256GB version of the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. The discount will be applied in the form of a $23.33 bill credit every month over the period of two and a half years.
In any of these cases, you'd require a new service line, two separate AT&T Next agreements, and a minimum combined $65 monthly service rate (after discount). Other activation/upgrade fees and terms will likely apply to the final cost.
source - AT&T
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iPhone XS Max
Apple Watch Series 4 40mm
Apple Watch Series 4 44mm
Save $300 on T-Mobile with iPhone XS purchase
T-Mobile is among the first US carriers to unveil deals for the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 which are available on pre-order starting today. The new iPhones will be the first from Apple to support T-Mobile's 600MHz extended range LTE.
T-Mobile has two pricing options available, and the details below are for customers categorized by the un-carrier as "well-qualified".
iPhone XS
- 64GB – $279.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($999.99 retail)
- 256GB – $429.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($1,149.99 retail)
- 512GB – $629.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($1,349.99 retail)
iPhone XS Max
- 64GB – $379.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($1,099.99 retail)
- 256GB – $529.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($1,249.99 retail)
- 512GB – $729.99 down, $30 per month for 24 months ($1,449.99 retail)
T-Mobile will also allow customers to trade in their eligible iPhone and get up to $300 towards the iPhone XS and XS Max purchase price, as 24 monthly bill credits. T-Mobile reportedly has some customer's categorized as "super well-qualified" who will have $0 down options on certain iPhones, but no specifics are available at the moment.
For the Apple Watch Series 4, you can pick one up in the 40mm or 44mm variant. The prices for the new wearable are as follows:
Apple Watch Series 4 40mm- Aluminum: $0 down, $20.83 per month ($499.99 retail)
- Stainless Steel: $171.99 down, $22 per month ($699.99 retail)
Apple Watch Series 4 44mm
- Aluminum: $0 down, $22.08 per month ($529.99 retail)
- Stainless Steel: $221.99 down, $22 per month ($749.99 retail)
You can pre-order the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 on T-Mobile starting September 14, at 12:01 am PT. These devices are expected to hit the shelves on September 21.
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You can grab the Apple Watch in a Aluminum in its non-cellular form, while the Stainless Steel casing is reserved for the model with GPS+Cellular connectivity. The pricing for the new Apple Watch is as follows:
Apple's "affordable" iPhone XR is unfortunately not quite ready for pre-order. Those holding out for that device will have to wait until October 19th.
source - Apple ( iPhone | Watch )
Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 now available for pre-order
Apple recently unveiled their 2018 iPhone lineup, which included the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, alongside the Apple Watch Series 4. These new devices are now available for pre-order on Apple.com and your local Apple Stores and here are the details.
The Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max are the company's newest flagship smartphones. The handsets will be available in Silver, Space Gray and Gold, and can be picked up in either 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants. The pricing for the new iPhones are as follows:
| Prices | 64 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XS | $999 | $1149 | $1349 |
| iPhone XS Max | $1099 | $1249 | $1449 |
The Apple Watch Series 4 comes with a larger display and is now available in larger 40 mm and 44 mm sizes despite maintaining the same form factor. You can faster hardware and a new ECG monitor built in.
You can grab the Apple Watch in a Aluminum in its non-cellular form, while the Stainless Steel casing is reserved for the model with GPS+Cellular connectivity. The pricing for the new Apple Watch is as follows:
| Apple Watch Series 4 | GPS | GPS + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Case 40 mm | from $399 | from $499 |
| Aluminum Case 44 mm | from $429 | from $529 |
| Stainless Steel Case 40 mm | N / A | from $699 |
| Stainless Steel Case 44 mm | N / A | from $749 |
Apple's "affordable" iPhone XR is unfortunately not quite ready for pre-order. Those holding out for that device will have to wait until October 19th.
source - Apple ( iPhone | Watch )
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source - Verizon ( 1 | 2 )
Save $700 on Verizon when you buy new iPhones
Verizon has some great deals on the 2017 and 2018 iPhones for new an existing customers. If you are coming over to Verizon, purchasing a pair of qualifying iPhones on Verizon's Device Payment plan can save you $700. Existing Verizon customers are also eligible for this deal, but will have to add an additional line in order to take advantage of it.
This deal is offered for purchases of the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. It is important to point out that the newly purchased iPhone will be financed over 24 months by Verizon, and the $700 will be returned as $29.16 credits over the course of those 24 months.
If you purchase one of the above mentioned iPhones using Verizon's Device Payment plan, the carrier will offer you a guaranteed minimum of $100 on a trade-in. Again the money will be credited over 24 months.
Another deal from Verizon, gets you $100 off any iPad or $50 any Apple Watch on Verizon's 24-month financing plan when you purchase any of the new iPhones on Verizon's Device Payment plan. Purchasing an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch from the carrier also gets you a 25% discount off selected Beats products. In addition, signing up for an Apple Music subscription through Verizon will get you a coupon via email which you can use toward 25% off certain Beats products.
Pre-orders for the Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the Apple Watch Series 4 kicking off at 12:01am PDT/3:01am EDT on September 14. This could be a great time to purchase a new iPhone if you are in the market for one.
source - Verizon ( 1 | 2 )
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The full Apple iPhone XS Max specifications follow:
Apple iPhone XS Max
The Apple iPhone XS Max is part of the 2018 iPhone lineup and the larger version of the iPhone XS. It features a 6.5 inch OLED display, up to 512GB of internal storage, FaceID, dual 12MP rear cameras, and an Apple A12 chipset.
The full Apple iPhone XS Max specifications follow:
| Announced | September 12, 2018 | ||
| Release | September 21, 2018 | ||
| A.K.A. | iPhone 10S Max | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Apple | BUY NOW |
| carriers | Verizon | AT&T | T-Mobile | Sprint | ||
| - | |||
| Size | Dimensions | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in) | |
| Weight | 208 g (7.34 oz) | ||
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 pixels | ||
| Features | multi touch input; 458 ppi pixel density; 16M colors; Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant; Wide color gamut display; 3D Touch display; True-tone display; 120 Hz touch-sensing | ||
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass; oleophobic coating | ||
| Connectivity | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | ||
| USB | 2.0, proprietary reversible connector | ||
| Others | NFC | ||
| Camera | Rear | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, 1/2.6", 1.4µm, OIS, PDAF | |
| 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1.0µm, OIS, PDAF, 2x optical zoom | |||
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Video | 2160p@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | ||
Front | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm | ||
Features | HDR, FaceTime, FaceID | ||
Video | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Memory | Internal | 64GB | 256GB | 512GB | |
| External | No | ||
| RAM | 4GB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | six-core processor | |
| GPU | four-core graphics | ||
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | ||
| Audio | - | ||
| Radio | No | ||
| Video | - | ||
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | ||
| Sensors | accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, digital compass, barometer | ||
| Others | Fast battery charging: 50% in 30 min; Qi wireless charging | ||
| Design | candybar form factor | ||
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM and e-SIM | ||
| Colors | Silver, Gold, Space Gray | ||
| Battery | Lithium Ion (non-removable) | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Talktime | up to 25 hours | ||
| Playback | music | up to 65 hours | |
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| Software | OS | Apple iOS 12 | |
| Manufacturer | Apple apps and services | ||
| Others | iOS apps on Apple App Store | ||
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Camera
Apple also demonstrated the bokeh (blurred background) and depth control of the new iPhone XS in some portrait photos. The updated depth control on these devices allows you to adjust the depth of field after you capture the photos
Apple also demonstrated the capabilities of the camera's enhanced Portrait mode selfies which uses depth control to adjust the depth of field after you shoot. Low light photos, Action Shots and 4K video capture with wider stereo were also demonstrated.
Price and Availability
The brand new Apple iPhone XS and Apple iPhone XS Max can be pre-ordered starting September 14th, with shipments set to begin on September 21. The pricing for the new smartphones is as follows:
sources - Apple | LetsGoDigital
Apple announces iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
Today Apple announced three new iPhones during their special event: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. The iPhone XS is an upgraded version of the iPhone X, while the iPhone XS Max is its larger sibling taking over the 'Plus' line. The iPhone XR is the company's most affordable iPhone X model which will be available in an array of colors.
Design
The iPhone XS is an upgraded version of the Apple iPhone X. It retains the same design and dimensions with a 5.8 inch OLED display. However Apple has upgraded its internals, including the company's latest A12 Bionic chipset.
The iPhone XS Max comes in a larger form factor with a 6.5 inch OLED display and bigger battery. Similar to the 'Plus' iPhone models the iPhone XS Max also features some software enhancements like split view for its email and calendar apps.
Both new iPhones come with polished stainless steel frames sandwiched between front and back glass panels. While they are both visually identical to last year's iPhone X, Apple has included a new gold-color to compliment the Space Gray and Silver options. Apple also claims to have used the strongest glass ever used in the construction of a smartphone on their new iPhones.
Display
Both new iPhones come with updated versions of the OLED display found on the iPHone X. While the 5.8 inch display on the iPhone XS shares the same resolution as its predecessor, the larger 6.5 inch iPhone XS Max has a 1242 x 2688 pixel resolution.
The displays feature improved high-dynamic range support, resulting in HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatibility. Even though this upgrade probably won't be apparent in most situations, the 60% higher dynamic range of the new screens will allow users to enjoy more impressive video when such content has been encoded in HDR format. This will be visible when viewing certain content on iTunes, Netflix or Amazon Prime, and HDR photos captured on these new iPhones.
Other features on these displays include a wide-color gamut, True Tone (adjusts display warmth based on ambience) and 3D Touch.
Hardware
Apple A12 Bionic Chipset
The iPhone XR is powered by the same Apple A12 Bionic chipset found on its flagships. This chip also happens to be the first 7nm chip to reach the market, featuring a six-core CPU based on Apple's Fusion architecture. The new processor is said to be 15% faster and 40% more efficient than its predecessor.
The iPhone XR is powered by the same Apple A12 Bionic chipset found on its flagships. This chip also happens to be the first 7nm chip to reach the market, featuring a six-core CPU based on Apple's Fusion architecture. The new processor is said to be 15% faster and 40% more efficient than its predecessor.Apple has also improved its custom quad-core GPU on the A12 promising a 50% increase in speed. Considering how well the iPhones last year performed against its competitors, we can expect even better output from this year's iPhones.
Additionally the A12 Bionic chipset has an improved neural engine, which has been upgraded to an eight-core setup compared to the dual-core design from last year. The neural processor on the A12 is capable of handling up to 5 trillion operations per second compared to the 600 billion on the A11.
RAM
The Apple iPhone XS along with the Apple iPhone XS Max are the first two smartphones from Apple to feature 4GB of RAM. While Apple themselves did not officially reveal this number during their keynote, it started appearing on various benchmarks within 24 hours of the unveiling.
RAM
The Apple iPhone XS along with the Apple iPhone XS Max are the first two smartphones from Apple to feature 4GB of RAM. While Apple themselves did not officially reveal this number during their keynote, it started appearing on various benchmarks within 24 hours of the unveiling.
Camera
Apple has made several improvements to the cameras on their new iPhones. Both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have the dual 12MP camera setup on the rear - one regular camera coupled with a telephoto lens capable of 2x optical zoom and portrait photos. Even though the number of megapixels havent changed, the main camera now has a larger 1.4 μm pixel sensor (compared to the 1.22 μm on iPhone X) which should improve the quality of the images.
Apple has also introduced something called Smart HDR which makes use of the powerful A12 Bionic chipset and new Image Signal Processor (IPS). With this feature, the camera can process multiple frames, fuse them together, and curate them, so that in the end you can have one shot that exhibits great quality across all aspects, like color balance, exposure, focus, and detail.
This is very similar to what Google does on its Pixel phones, where it uses a neural engine and machine learning to produce high quality photographs. Apple states that the biggest advantage of this feature is that it'll allow for more detail to be captured in both highlight and shadow areas.
Apple also demonstrated the bokeh (blurred background) and depth control of the new iPhone XS in some portrait photos. The updated depth control on these devices allows you to adjust the depth of field after you capture the photos
Apple also demonstrated the capabilities of the camera's enhanced Portrait mode selfies which uses depth control to adjust the depth of field after you shoot. Low light photos, Action Shots and 4K video capture with wider stereo were also demonstrated.
Price and Availability
The brand new Apple iPhone XS and Apple iPhone XS Max can be pre-ordered starting September 14th, with shipments set to begin on September 21. The pricing for the new smartphones is as follows:
| Prices | 64 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone XS | $999 | $1149 | $1349 |
| iPhone XS Max | $1099 | $1249 | $1449 |
sources - Apple | LetsGoDigital