Apple began planning for the new iPhone 13 cameras at least three years ahead of the September 2021 launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, company executives reveal.
Planning for the iPhone 13 cameras actually started three years ahead
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Apple now lets developers use faster ProMotion refresh rates on iPhone 13 Pro models
Apple has shared documentation on how developers can use faster ProMotion display refresh rates for custom animations in their apps on the Pro models in the new iPhone 13 lineup.
iPhone 13 and some iPads reset their home screen widgets when restored from a backup
If your iPhone or iPad widgets reset to their default settings after restoring your device from a backup, feel free to chalk that up to an iOS bug that Apple is aware of.
Some iPhone 13 owners running into ‘Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch’ error trying to unlock with a mask
The iPhone 13 is barely out there in the wild, but it appears many owners are running into some issues. This time around it's related to the iPhone's ability to unlock via Face ID and an Apple Watch. The feature launched in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so those with a Face ID-equipped iPhone could unlock their device without punching in their PIN. However, some iPhone 13 owners are running into some issues with that particular feature.
Apple says restoring from a backup can cause problems with Apple Music on new iPads and iPhone 13 models
Today is iPhone 13 launch day. (And also iPad mini 6 and iPad 9, too!) And for folks who plan to restore from an iCloud backup to get their new phone up and running, Apple has a bit of a warning: maybe don't do that. Or, if you do, be prepared for a day-one security update to fix a potential issue.
How Apple didn’t want to sacrifice live preview in creating Cinematic Mode (and other tidbits)
Apple's engineers explain in a new interview how they've leveraged all the power afforded by the latest Apple chips to create the new cinematic shooting mode on iPhone 13 that wouldn't sacrifice live preview — and all that with frame-by-frame Dolby Vision HDR color grading.
These music videos shot with iPhone 13 Pro show off Apple’s new Cinematic mode
A videographer, a musician walking down the street and singing her new tune, an iPhone 13 Pro with no additional equipment and Apple's new AI-powered Cinematic shooting mode...
The best iPhone 13 cases you can buy right now
If you're going to get yourself an iPhone 13, any one of the upcoming models in the lineup, then you'll probably want a case. If that describes you, then you'll want to check out our list of some of the best options you can pick up right now.
Are you waiting for the iPhone 14?
It wasn't too long ago that, every other year, we'd get an "S" variant for Apple's iPhone. It was a very, very obvious way to tell the world that this was an "iterative" update. Not that that's a bad thing, mind you. Not by any means. But, now, at a glance, it would appear that Apple's moved away from that plan of attack.
10 things Apple didn’t say about iPhone 13
When unveiling the iPhone 13 lineup, executives who appeared in Apple's pre-taped presentation broadcast on September 14 spent air time highlighting headline new features like Cinematic Mode, the improved rear cameras and a 120HZ display. In this video, we're going to tell you about a few hidden features of iPhone 13 that Apple didn't talk about.
Apple shows off the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in new guided tour
Today, the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max went up for pre-order. While Apple's shipping windows have slipped back to October for the majority of variants, third-party retailers might still be able to get your new phone to you on launch day. Which is September 24. And if you needed some extra time to make a decision on the matter, Apple's here to help try and convince you to upgrade.
iPhone 13 packaging has no outer plastic wrap
Apple has eliminated the outer plastic wrap from iPhone 13 boxes as part of a broader packaging redesign, which the company hopes will help it avoid 600 metric tons of plastic.