Two weeks ago, we ran a non-scientific poll asking you to specify which iPhone X model you've managed to purchase, and the results are now in.
Results are in: 60% of iDB readers are going with the higher priced $1,149 iPhone X model
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Shipping estimates for iPhone X have improved to 2 to 3 weeks
Apple's online stores now give an updated shipping estimate for new iPhone X orders of two to three weeks across the United States, Canada and many countries in Europe and the Asia Pacific region, a notable improvement over the previous delivery times of 3-4 weeks.
Are USB Type-C advancements making the standard more feasible?
It wasn’t long ago that I shared my thoughts about why the USB Type-C standard wasn’t perfect yet, but some vital, forward-thinking milestones have started trickling their way down the manufacturing lines, and it smells like progress.
While many USB Type-C cables continue to display limitations regarding data speed, power delivery, or both, some brands are making a difference by offering the best of both worlds. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t quite say the standard is perfect yet.
Apple denies reports that Animoji doesn’t require iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera
Reports have cropped up online claiming that one of the marquee iPhone X features, called Animoji, doesn't require depth sensors built into the new TrueDepth camera system.
How to buy apps with iPhone X using Face ID
Among other things, Face ID lets you authenticate any purchases made in iTunes Store, App Store or iBooks Store, which permits you to buy apps and media with a simple glance.
Apple unveils its 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Apple today refreshed its annual Holiday Gift Guide.
DJI launches Mavic Pro in limited-edition Alpine White exclusively through Apple
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI today announced that its Mavic Pro consumer drone in a brand new limited-edition “Alpine White” finish is now available exclusively through Apple's brick-and-mortar and online stores “in most countries.”
AR-powered MekaMon gaming robot now available at Apple Stores
Bristol-based startup Reach Robotics has caught Apple's eye with its iPhone-connected mechanical spider that is capable of carrying out augmented reality warfare.
Apple’s Iovine was the sound engineer for NASA’s Golden Record aboard Voyager probes
Jimmy Iovine, who holds an undisclosed position at Apple following the Beats deal, was the sound engineer for the Golden Record that NASA sent into space with the Voyager probes.
The next iPad Pro rumored to run 7nm A11X Bionic chip with 8 CPU cores
Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are developing a next-generation mobile chip that will make its debut in an upcoming iPad Pro revision next year.
7.5W standard offers negligible improvements in Qi wireless charging speed
Just how fast is faster 7.5W wireless charging in iOS 11.2? As per early testing conducted by Matt Birchler, the difference between 5W and 7.5W charging speed is negligible.
Amazon abandons plans to launch a skinny TV bundle, for now
Online retail giant Amazon has reportedly scrapped plans to launch a so-called skinny TV bundle for a set fee as content owners are reluctant to break with decades-old business models revolving around the traditional cable bundle.