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Apple Upgrade Warning—Hundreds Of Millions Of iPhone Users Must Act Now
The last available analyst data says hundreds of millions of iPhone users with devices eligible for Apple’s current iOS 26 firmware have yet to upgrade. Those users had expected to be offered the …
iPhone XS, iPhone XR, Apple TV HD get critical security updates
Apple has released updates targeting the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPad 7, and Apple TV HD in a patch fixing security issues with the older models.
Apple’s Upgrade Decision—Hundreds Of Millions Of iPhones Affected
If you have an iPhone 11 or newer, you must not delay the upgrade. Whatever your view of iOS 26, the fixes are essential and have triggered a U.S. government update warning. Zimperium says “over 50% …
Apple Confirms iPhone Users Must Upgrade iOS 18 To iOS 26.2 Now
Apple’s detailed security notes for iOS 18.7.3 have also changed — the fixes now only show for older devices, not for newer ones eligible for iOS 26. A quick scan of online forums shows users are …
iOS 26 Compatible Devices and Supported iPhones: Which Models Miss the Apple Update?
OS 26 compatible devices include iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 and SE 2/3; XS, XR dropped. Apple update adds Liquid Glass UI and AI tools for newer models.
Apple To Release iOS 18.7.3: Is This The Last iPhone Update For Those Refusing iOS 26.2?
Apple is about to release an update for every iPhone that can run iOS 26, for users who don’t want it. And it’s probably the last chance to avoid iOS 26.
I just tried Google’s Android XR glasses — and Meta and Apple are in trouble
It’s worth noting that it’s easy to turn off the displays on both pairs of smart glasses at any time by pressing the button on the underside of the right arm. There’s a separate button on the top …
DxOMark calls the iPhone XR the best single-cam smartphone it’s ever tested
Though the iPhone XR doesn’t boast the dual camera scheme that comes with the iPhone XS, camera quality on the XR is certainly nothing to scoff at. Hardly a surprise, Apple takes a special amount of …
Sketchy report claims iPhone XR sales are lower than expected
Since hitting store shelves a little more than a week ago, Apple’s iPhone XR has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews. Sporting a nearly edge-to-edge display at a price point that is drastically …
Apple Just Declared These Older iPhone and iPad Models Obsolete — Check the List
Apple has declared some iPhone and iPad models obsolete, ending official repairs and support. Check if your Apple device is on the no-service list.
With the iPhone XR, Apple has finally given me a good reason to upgrade from my iPhone 6S
Up until this fall, I had a plan: I would use my iPhone 6S until it died. That phone and I have been through a lot together. I cracked the screen on it while falling up a set of stairs, I got it …
iPhone XR still widely available for launch day delivery, but analysts aren’t worried
The iPhone XR officially went up for pre-order yesterday morning, with the first orders slated to arrive to buyers next Friday, October 26th. Over 24 hours later, iPhone XR shipping times are holding …
Apple now sells refurbished iPhone XR models for up to $120 off
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Apple iPhone XR Spotted Selling Online for Just $250: Here’s What You Get with This Possibly Cheapest Smartphone
Apple iPhones are known to be extremely expensive, especially for the latest units which could cost over $1,000s of dollars. However, one particular smartphone was spotted selling at a low price of …
iPhone XR makes Apple’s coolest phone the cheapest
The iPhone XR is out and, for the first time in years, Apple’s most exciting device isn’t the one that commands the really big bucks. For all the talk of an “Apple tax,” 2018’s coolest iPhone starts …
The iPhone XR Is the Most Exciting Phone Apple’s Released in Years
Here are the five things you won’t get if you buy an iPhone XR instead of an iPhone XS or an iPhone XS Max: 3-D Touch, an extra telephoto lens, stainless-steel sides (the XR uses aluminum instead), an …