Next-generation 5G cellular service is one of the key features of the new iPhone 12 lineup. Apple is using a “5G Auto” setting it refers to as “Smart Data mode” as the default to give users a balance between network speed and battery life. Follow along for how to turn 5G on/off on iPhone 12, including how to keep it on permanently or turn it off completely.
If you’re curious about what…
MagSafe on iPhone 12 makes possible magnetic wireless charging and new categories of innovative accessories. To showcase the technology, Apple has created interactive displays for Apple Stores around the world.
The new MagSafe Avenue displays a collection of iPhone 12…
First durability tests show notable improvements to the iPhone 12 with Ceramic Shield
October 27, 2020
Apple touts that the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro feature a Ceramic Shield cover on the front to improve durability. As you would expect, YouTubers are already putting Apple’s durability claims to the test with drop tests, scratch tests, and more. Check it out…
PSA: What to do if 5G isn’t working on your iPhone 12
October 27, 2020
If you’ve just gotten your iPhone 12 and have noticed that 5G isn’t available after getting it set up, there are several factors to check out to troubleshoot what’s going on. These include your wireless plan, SIM card, iOS settings, and more. Let’s dive into what to do if your iPhone 12’s 5G is not working.
The entire iPhone 12 lineup features 5G support (including mmWave on all US…
MagSafe Charger can leave circular imprints on iPhone 12 cases, works with 12W adapters
October 27, 2020
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are here, as well as the new MagSafe accessories. As usual, Apple has updated some of its support articles with information about the new products, and thanks to that, we now know that users can expect circular imprints on iPhone 12 cases…
As the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro make their way to customers around the world, Apple’s VP of iPhone product marketing Kaiann Drance recently joined the Rich On Tech show with Rich DeMuro for an interview. During the show, Drance talked in-depth about the iPhone 12…
Full iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro teardown from iFixit reveals modular design with interchangeable parts
October 27, 2020
After streaming the teardown live on YouTube on Friday, the folks over at iFixit have now shared the full details of what’s inside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. The teardown shows a few key changes this year, including the fact that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro share many of the same parts.
Interestingly, the teardown reveals that the displays work interchangeably between the iPhone 12…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro release, iOS 14.1 features, iPad Air, more
October 27, 2020
In this week’s top stories: The iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4 are here, plus iOS 14.1 details, new HomePod features, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are now available, and early reviews and…
Some Pixel 5 owners can’t make NFC payments with Google Pay
October 26, 2020
The Pixel 5 is a solid if slightly overpriced and unspectacular device, but early issues are already manifesting. The latest shows that some Pixel 5 owners are unable to make payments using NFC and, therefore, Google Pay.
As Google Pay is effectively baked in to Android 11…
OxygenOS 10.0.9/10.0.14 now rolling out for OnePlus 7/7T series w/ September patch, more
October 26, 2020
Multiple OTA files in the form of OxygenOS 10.0.9 and 10.0.14 are now rolling out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series respectively, bringing a host of device-specific fixes and the September 2020 security patch.
The update rollouts were confirmed in a series of posts over on the official OnePlus Forums, with the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro getting slightly less attention with regard to fixes and…
