Developer and hacker Axi0mX recently shared a new exploit called “checkm8” that offers the possibility to jailbreak almost every Apple A-series CPU up to A11 Bionic chip. Today, the developer has posted a video that shows an iPhone X (which runs on A11 chip) booting up in verbose mode — something that is only possible with more profound modifications to the core of the system.
If you’re…
This week’s top stories: 2020 iPhone rumors, iOS 13.1, ceramic Apple Watch Series 5, more
September 29, 2019
In this week’s top stories: Apple releases iOS 13.1 and iPadOS to the public, more details on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, speculation on the 2020 iPhones begins, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
Now that the iPhone…
Weekly poll: How good is the OnePlus 7T?
September 29, 2019
The OnePlus 7T feels more like the phones that made the company popular while the 7 Pro was a pricey attempt to take on flagships, the 7T adds a lot the value proposition of the phone but not much to the price.
Camera selection on pure or nearly pure Android phones is…
LG launches the G8s ThinQ and Q60 in India
September 29, 2019
LG has launched two new devices in the Indian market, the G8s ThinQ and the Q60.
The LG G8s ThinQ looks similar to the more expensive G8 ThinQ but is a cutback version at a lower price. It has the same Snapdragon 855 chipset but the triple camera system on the back is slightly worse. The front camera system is also a bit worse but still has the ToF 3D camera for Hand ID. It also has a lower…
Flashback: OnePlus One's story is one of great success and some missteps
September 29, 2019
The OnePlus One was a dream phone the dream of Pete Lau and Carl Pei. The two met at Oppo and eventually left together to form their own company based on the ideals of simplicity and quality, the never settle mantra was part of the companys mission statement from…
First Meizu 17 renders show off a curved screen design
September 29, 2019
With the Meuzi 16 and 16s series in the past, it’s time too look forward to the Meizu 17 and the first renders of the smartphone arrive just in time.
As of now, there’s only a render from the front revealing a curved screen design (could be an extreme…
According to a new patent, future iPhones might finally get LED notification light of some sort, which would double as an Apple logo too.
The patent tells a story about a transparent layer on the back of a smartphone with adjustable decoration overlapping by the transparent layer changing the appearance of the light that comes out of the logo. There’s also a control circuitry that can adjust…
iPhone 11 Clear Case review: is it worth $40? [Video]
September 28, 2019
The iPhone 11 Clear Case is one of only three Apple-made cases for the new baseline iPhone. It joins two of the most basic silicone cases — black and white — in Apple’s lineup of iPhone 11 cases. With that established, pickings are slim if you’re wanting to stick…
OnePlus will begin manufacturing its TVs in India by the end of the year
September 28, 2019
In an interview, Pete Lau, the company’s CEO said that the the newly-announced OnePlus TVs will be produced in India by the end of the year.
As for now, the TVs sold in India are imported from China with a starting price for the non-Pro model at INR 69,900. Gradually…
Totallee launches a premium leather case for $39 for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
September 28, 2019
Totallee has been known for making thin and minimalistic iPhone cases since 2013. All of its cases are slim and branding-free (!!!). Now, the company has taken this concept and applied it to a luxury leather case. The premium leather case is built to last and offers durable protection while still offering everything you love about totallee’s popular thin cases.
The case is now available for…
