Apple's launching an AppleCare+ plan that covers theft and loss. The plan is available for the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max for $299. Also for the first time, you can purchase an Apple+ plan on a monthly basis.
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SIM-free iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available at launch
For this year's iPhone launch, Apple will be offering SIM-free models of the Xs and Xs Max on day one. This means you will not be forced to pick a carrier when ordering either of the two new handsets, and can instead choose to activate them on the [compatible] network of your choice, at your leisure.
Apple debuts new cases for the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, new Apple Watch bands
Apple on Wednesday debuted a slew of new accessories to go with its new iPhone and Apple Watch models. Among the accessories are new cases for the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, as well as new bands for the just-announced Apple Watch Series 4.
Watch the promo videos from today’s iPhone Xs event
Apple has posted various videos show during today's iPhone Xs event to its YouTube channel. These include promo clips for the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, as well as Apple Watch Series 4. Of course, you can always go back and re-watch the event in its entirety, but for the folks who want to just get to the mean of the big announcements, these videos are a great starting point.
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max tech specs
Apple unveiled two flagship handsets at the September 12th event, subtly named the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max, with the former being a 5.8-inch model just like the previous-generation iPhone X and the latter being a 6.5-inch model for those who prefer larger displays.
In this piece, we’ll outline the under-the-hood specs that come standard on the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max models:
iPhone Xs starts at $999, Xs Max at $1,099, pre-orders start September 14
So now that you've heard all about the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, your next two questions are probably: how much will it cost? and when/where can I get it. Well the good news is Apple SVP Phil Schiller just announced that you can pre-order both handsets beginning this Friday, with a starting price of $999 for the iPhone Xs and $1099 for the iPhone Xs Max.
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max bring improvements to battery life
As if Apple’s iPhone X didn’t already provide amazing all-day battery life, Apple shattered these capabilities with its newly-announced handsets: the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.
Citing Apple’s own Phil Schiller, the iPhone Xs offers a 30-minute battery life bump over the previous-generation iPhone X. The gains are impressive considering the handset’s augmented hardware and powerful capabilities.
Watch the funny iPhone Xs event intro, the best Apple keynote opening film to date
Apple today held a media conference in its 1,000-seat underground Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California. The company opened the keynote presentation in style, by playing a polished, amusing video that you just have to see.
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max adopt improved IP68 water resistance
Apple’s new flagship handsets, the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, pack momentous hardware upgrades to the microchips and silicon inside, but they also feature improved resistance to water.
Taking the stage at the September 12th event, Apple’s own Phil Schiller revealed how the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max each feature a robust IP68 water resistance rating, which is good for 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.
iPhone Xs and Xs Max feature faster Face ID authentication
At Apple’s September 12th event, the Cupertino-based company unveiled its new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max handsets with a bevy of hardware upgrades from their predecessor, the iPhone X.
One of the significant leaps comes by way of faster and more secure Face ID authentication, the process of which has been sped up with improved algorithms and a zippier secure enclave.
Apple unveils iPhone Xs Max with 6.5-inch OLED Super Retina display
Among the new products Apple has announced at its Gather Round event this morning is the iPhone Xs Max. As the rumor mill predicted, this new handset features a 6.5-inch OLED panel, which Apple has branded a Super Retina display. It features a resolution of 458 ppi, 1-million-to-1 contrast ration, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10.
iPhone Xs may double the maximum storage tier to a whopping 512GB
The upcoming iPhone Xs refresh may include a brand new 512-gigabyte storage option that should be perfect for the demanding types who need as much onboard storage as possible to store their 4K videos, high-resolution photographs, premium games, apps and other content.