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NFCWriter X lets hobbyists and tinkerers unlock the iPhone’s full NFC potential

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 27, 2018

Just over a year ago, iOS developer Elias Limneos announced a ground-breaking jailbreak tweak called NFCWriter that enabled iPhone users to tap into the full potential of the NFC (Near Field Communication) chip embedded within their handset. This week, Limneos continues that fun with NFCWriter X for iOS, which can only be described as the latest iteration of the tweak.

NFCWriter X for iOS is intended for advanced users and tinkerers with an interest in playing around with NFC tags, Credit/Debit Cards, MRTD documents, and more directly from your iPhone. Nearly anything with NFC support can be tinkered with by NFCWriter X for iOS.

First iPhone XR teardown arrives as iFixit gets to work on its own

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 26, 2018

That was quick. The first iPhone XR teardown video has arrived online. It arrives just hours after the device launched in 50 countries and territories around the world. Not surprising, the inside of the device looks a lot like what was found on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max last month when those phones were released.

HomePod arrives in Spain and Mexico, could expand to Italy in the near future

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

Keeping true to its promise, Apple today launched its HomePod smart speaker in Spain and Mexico. Additionally, we've learned that Apple is internally testing Italian support for Siri on HomePod, indicating the accessory could soon arrive in Italy.

Download Blizzard’s new BlizzCon TV app to stream BlizzCon 2018 on your Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 26, 2018

Video game developer and publisher Blizzard yesterday released a brand-new tvOS app designed to stream content from BlizzCon, its annual gaming convention, on your Apple TV.

Apple Watch Series 4 owners in Europe beware the time change bug

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 26, 2018

Earlier this month, Apple Watch Series 4 owners in Australia and New Zealand had to deal with a software bug when the clocks were changed for Daylight Saving Time. The same bug could now affect those in parts of Europe who change their clocks this weekend. Luckily there's an easy fix.

iOS 13 concept: Dark Mode, revamped Home screen, multi-user support & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 26, 2018

Apple is busy selling new iPhones and is about to unveil refreshed iPads, but that doesn't mean that the next major version of iPhone and iPad mobile operating system, iOS 13, is not being worked on as we speak. In fact, Bloomberg broke in the summer that iOS 13 would bring an overhauled Home screen, tabs in all apps, multitasking enhancements and other perks.

Check out first unboxings of Apple’s colorful iPhone XR

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 26, 2018

iPhone XR arrived in stores today and YouTubers are performing their ritual unboxing dance. With five distinct finishes to choose from, these unboxing clips are definitely more interesting to watch than your regular unboxings. We've compiled a few videos that we think show off the new colors best so give them a quick watch, then meet us in comments.

WhatsApp just launched stickers

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 26, 2018

The most popular chatting platform in the world, WhatsApp, used to lack support for the ever-popular sticker packs that have been available on rival messaging services such as Viber, Facebook Messenger and Apple's iMessage for years now, but that's now changing.

What to expect at Apple’s ‘There’s more in the making’ event on Oct. 30

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 25, 2018

Here's a quick look at what's probably going to be announced during Apple's "There's more in the Making" event being held on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Yes, there might be some surprises.

Latest iOS 12.1 beta shows Face ID is coming to new iPad Pro tablets

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 25, 2018

The fifth iOS 12.1 update includes information that all but confirms this year's iPad Pro tablets will include Face ID. The code was shared with 9to5Mac's Guilherme Rambo who posted the news on Twitter.

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House getting prepped for Apple’s Oct. 30 event

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ October 25, 2018

Work crews are prepping the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York for next week's Apple event. The facility is getting decorated with some of the same images that Apple used in the press invitation for the event where it's expected to announce new iPad Pro tablets and Macs.