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The best cases for the iPhone XS Max

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 16, 2020

If you've pre-ordered an iPhone XS Max, or are planning to pick one up at some point, you're going to want to strongly consider picking up a case. I don't care how good the phone looks without one, you're talking about a $1,100+ gadget that is completely covered in glass. The good news is, there are plenty of case options available for Apple's new 6.5-inch handset, and we've done the hard work so you don't have to. Below is our roundup of the best iPhone XS Max cases, with options for just about everyone's taste, lifestyle and budget.

Apple releases iOS 12 to the public

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated September 14, 2023

Apple has officially released iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad. The update, which was announced in June, went through 12 developer betas and one gold master version before arriving for the public.

Why iOS keyboard offers “ducking” suggestions & never assists you in typing obscenities

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 17, 2018

Ken Kocienda, the former Apple engineer who wrote the original iPhone keyboard with the dictionary, auto-correct and other features, says blocking suggestions for any swear words that the user might type was a necessary tradeoff that the team simply had to make.

How to export notes from Evernote on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 5, 2023

Evernote is a robust note-taking application with availability across multiple platforms, but it does have its limitations. For instance, the Evernote Basic plan only allows you to use the app on two devices for free. So, maybe you’ve decided to use another app in addition to Evernote. Or, maybe the time comes when you want to switch to a different note-taking app completely.

You can easily export notes from Evernote to a file that can then be imported to another note-taking application, and here’s how.

LendMyPhone brings Guest Mode-like functionality to iOS 11

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 17, 2018

Macs come with a Guest Mode right from the factory, but the iPhone and iPad do not. This becomes an issue when you’re asked to share your device with friends and family, as it puts your own privacy at risk.

But all these concerns stop a new jailbreak tweak called LendMyPhone by iOS developer Luke Muris, which brings a well-planned Guest Mode to jailbroken handsets.

These jailbreak tweaks extend Dark Mode to the web pages you visit

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 17, 2018

Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks have become severely cliché in the modern jailbreak community, but a pair of new tweaks dubbed Deluminator by iOS developer FoxfortMobile and Nebula by iOS developers Squ1dd13 and Muirey03 finally offer something unique in the Dark Mode space.

While the majority available Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks concentrate on transforming the aesthetic of app user interfaces, Deluminator and Nebula instead focus on the web pages you load in your iPhone or iPad’s mobile web browser.

Cabello, NavAway, SafeShutdown, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 16, 2018

Having the power to modify your iOS 11 device outside of Apple’s parameters is the primary reason to use the Electra jailbreak. For those that are already using it, finding exciting add-ons to install can be challenging.

In this roundup, we’ll help you discover new jailbreak tweaks and add-ons for your handset by consolidating all the previous week’s releases into one post. This roundup will encompass all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from September 10th to September 16th.

NavAway intelligently hides the navigation bar relative to scrolling direction

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 15, 2018

Upon refreshing your Cydia sources this week, you should take note of a new free jailbreak tweak called NavAway by iOS developer Wh0ba.

Just as the tweak’s name suggests, NavAway makes your iPhone’s navigation bar magically disappear as you scroll down in specific scrollable applications. When you begin scrolling back up in the app, NavAway intelligently reveals the navigation bar again for your convenience.

Why Apple isn’t releasing the iPhone Xr until October

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ September 14, 2018

Have you wondered why the iPhone Xr won't be arriving in stores until Oct. 26? Although Apple isn't giving the reason (and probably won't), others have. It seems the device's new Liquid Retina LCD display could be to blame, according to The Verge.

New iPhones can read NFC tags in the background, no app needed whatsoever

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 14, 2018

The new iPhone Xs and Xs Max, as well as a colorful family of the new iPhone Xr handsets, include advancements in near-field communication (NFC) technology that allow the handsets to automatically read nearby NDEF (NFC Data Exchange Format) tags and send any collected assets to appropriate apps without needing to open any specific app beforehand.

iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and Apple Watch Series 4 now available for pre-order

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2024

The iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and the Apple Watch Series 4 are now available for pre-order. This means that folks in participating launch countries can place orders for the new devices on Apple's website, the mobile Apple Store app, or via one of Apple's third-party retail partners.

Upgrading to iPhone Xs via Apple’s Upgrade Program? Here is what you need to know

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2019

This will be my first year upgrading to the new iPhone as a member of Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program. Say what you want about the poor economics of the 'leasing' model, but with no need to list my old phone on eBay or fork over $1,000+, this may be one of my most stress-free iPhone upgrades ever. That being said, there are a few things worth noting if you're planning to upgrade to the new iPhone Xs or Xs Max using Apple's Upgrade Program.