Apple’s Smart Battery Case is the best way to power your iPhone for days

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iPhone Smart Battery Case (iPhone XS, XS Max, XR)
$129
The Good

Easily slips on and off iPhone • Keeps iPhone charged up all day • Supports wireless charging • Better-looking than original

The Bad

No on/off switch to control charging • Slow charging without the proper power adapter • Silicone exterior picks up dirt very easily (especially the white version)

The Bottom Line

Apple’s official iPhone Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are no-nonsense battery cases that double their battery life.

⚡ Mashable Score
3.75
😎 Cool Factor
3.0
📘Learning Curve
5.0
💪Performance
4.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
3.0

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Apple’s battery cases return for the iPhone XS and XR

There’s no shortage of iPhone cases out there, of course. But for those who absolutely must have Apple’s stamp on their accessories, the company just dropped a couple of official charging cases for its latest round of handsets — the XS,  XS Max and XR. The cases, first spotted by MacRumors, maintain a similar design […]

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Apple is increasing the trade-in value for those getting an XS, XS Max, or XR

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Amid reports of Apple scaling back iPhone production, the tech behemoth has a new trade-in promotion.

This limited time deal will give select iPhone trade-ins up to $100 more when put towards a 2018 iPhone. It clearly seems like a push to drive more sales of these devices. 

Customers can take advantage of this deal both online and in retail stores through the Apple Giveback program. In fact, you can even get the value of the trade-in instantly online or in person — making it easy to get a new phone on the spot.

iPhones eligible for this bonus include the 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and 8. The older devices are getting more significant trade-in credits with an iPhone 6 moving to $150 from $75 and the 6 Plus from $100 to $200. These are the maximum values and will depend on the condition of the device.  Read more…

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Apple restarts iPhone X production following weak iPhone XS and XS Max sales, report says

We didn’t see this coming!
Apple is restarting production of the iPhone X due to weak sales of the iPhone XS and XS Max, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Both the iPhone XS and XS Max debuted in September to much ballyhoo, and both phones h…

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Uh oh, Apple has reportedly cut production on all new iPhones

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As the holidays approach, Apple’s suppliers are not happy. 

The company slashed production of all three of its new iPhone models — the XR, XS, and XS Max — according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The XR has reportedly taken the biggest hit: Apple reduced production orders for the XR twice over the past two months.

This has reportedly caused frustration and an understandable amount of stress along Apple’s China-based supply chain. Foxconn has cut the customary pre-holiday season overtime hours, leaving workers without an expected pay boost. Three of Apple’s largest suppliers reduced quarterly profit estimates, which they attributed to a “large client” cutting orders. Read more…

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Apple admits people weren’t hallucinating ‘Beautygate’

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Beauty is in the eye of the iPhone beholder.

Apple is fixing a bug in its smart front camera system that made for unnaturally filtered-looking selfies. Apple confirmed to The Verge that the phenomenon some iPhone users dubbed “Beautygate” was indeed a thing, and not the imagination of paranoid selfie-takers.

New Apple ‘Beautygate’ Controversy Claims iPhone XS Makes Selfies Look Too Good #applenews https://t.co/PlaPrJJKUN pic.twitter.com/aJxAt5w6qS

— iDrop News (@iDropNews) September 28, 2018

Beautygate was not the work of a filter. Apparently, the dynamic camera system was using a less detailed base frame for its composite images. That loss of detail is what gave the appearance of a smoothing filter. Read more…

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Review: Apple’s iPhone XR is a fine young cannibal

This iPhone is great. It is most like the last iPhone — but not the last “best” iPhone — more like the last not as good iPhone. It’s better than that one though, just not as good as the newest best iPhone or the older best iPhone. If you’re upgrading from an iPhone 7 or […]

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