[Ohio-talk] iPhone Updates And New Details About the iPhone xs due to released soon.

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Hi Everyone,

This message appeared in the New Jersey Technology Division's listserv about the soon-to-be-released iPhone XS, and updates for older iPhones.  Enjoy!

Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2018 17:03:51 -0400 
From: Andy <guitarwizandy at optonline.net> 
To: New Jersey Technology Division List <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> 
Subject: [Njtechdiv] iPhone XS 
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Hey all, 
I thought people might find this interesting.  9to5Mac has compiled a list of 
all the hardware changes that might occur in this year's iPhone, due for release 
shortly.  Most of this information is merely speculation, since the information 
is obtained from "leaked" documents, etc, but it's interesting nonetheless.  The 
article is available here 
<https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/01/iphone-xs-price-specs-release-date/>.  
Additionally, I've pasted the text of the article below. 
 
Roundup: Everything we know about the iPhone XS 
 
Apple officially announced its September iPhone event this week, confirming that 
it will be held on September 12th at Steve Jobs Theater. The event is expected 
to be packed full of new product announcements, headlined by the iPhone XS. 
 
Name 
 
Only this week were finally able to confirm the 2018 iPhone naming. After much 
speculation and back and forth, we reported that the iPhone will be referred to 
as the iPhone XS ? pronounced iPhone Ten S. 
 
Further, a Bloomberg report suggested that Apple is contemplating dropping the 
?Plus? tag from this year?s iPhone XS. This would mean that Apple is taking an 
iPad-like approach to naming with the iPhone XS, having two screen sizes under a 
single brand name. 
 
Screen & Size 
 
In terms of screen size, the iPhone XS will be available in two options: 
5.8-inch and 6.5-inch, both of which will use OLED displays. 
 
We aren?t expecting any form factor changes for the iPhone X, which currently 
measures 143.6 mm by 70.9 mm by 7.7 mm thick. In terms of display technology, we 
should expect the same 2435 x 1125 resolution with 458 pixels-per-inch. 
 
Supply chain schematics suggest that the 6.5-inch iPhone XS will measure in at 
157.53mm by 77.44 mm by 7.85 mm thick. This is smaller than the iPhone 8 Plus, 
which features a 5.5-inch display but with much larger bezels. 
 
For the 6.5-inch iPhone XS display, a Bloomberg report has indicated the device 
may feature a 1242 x 2688 resolution, which would make a for pixels-per-inch at 
the 458PPI mark. 
 
With a larger display comes support for new software features, as well. The 
current iOS 12 beta suggests that the iPhone XS 6.5-inch may support more 
iPad-like horizontal apps, showcasing more information and details in a single 
view. 
 
Performance 
 
Both screen size variants of the iPhone XS are expected to feature Apple?s A12 
processor, which serves as the successor to the current A11 Bionic. 
 
The A12 processor is the first Apple processor to be built on the 7-nanometer 
design, allowing for speed improvements in a smaller and more efficient package 
? hopefully leading to some battery improvements, as well. 
 
Performance is expected to be a major focus for this year?s iPhone XS ? which is 
often the case for ?S? year iPhone upgrades. A report this week indicated that 
Apple has focused heavily on making improvements to iPhone performance hits 
year, and alleged leaked benchmarks suggest a bump to 4GB of RAM (compared to 
the iPhone X?s 3GB). 
 
Camera 
 
The camera is said to be another area of focus for Apple this year. Although 
some reports had suggested Apple could make the jump to a 3-lens system this 
year, that now looks to be more like a 2019 or beyond upgrade instead. 
 
Nevertheless, Bloomberg indicates the iPhone XS will feature significant camera 
improvements ? with camera upgrades and performance being the ?main changes? 
this year. 
 
Unfortunately, we?ll have to wait until later this month to hear what specific 
camera improvements the iPhone XS will bring. 
 
Colors 
 
The iPhone XS, unlike its predecessor, will be offered in a new gold color 
variant. While Apple had tested the iPhone X in gold, the option was ultimately 
never released to the public. 
 
Our report on Thursday, however, confirmed that the iPhone XS will be available 
in gold. The image we obtained shows the iPhone XS in a gold color, with gold 
stainless steel edges and a black front face. 
 
The iPhone XS, of course, will also be available in the traditional silver and 
space gray color options. 
 
Tidbits 
 
First, the 2018 iPhone is expected to be available in a dual-SIM configuration 
in ?at least some regions? around the world. What specific countries that 
includes remains to be seen, but dual-SIM support will allow iPhone users to 
more easily switch carriers when traveling. 
 
Second, reports have suggested that Apple will stop including the Lightning to 
3.5mm adapter with iPhone purchases this year. The company has included the 
adapter with each model since the iPhone 7, but with wireless becoming more 
readily available, that might change this year. 
 
Lastly, Apple is widely expected to bundle USB-C charging cables with this 
year?s iPhone XS. This would mean you?d get a USB-C charging block, as well as a 
USB-C to Lightning cable, with the purchase of your iPhone. 
 
Price 
 
The iPhone XS with a 5.8-inch display is expected to start at $899 this year ? 
down from the iPhone X?s starting price of $999. Thus, keeping with past ?Plus? 
trends, the 6.5-inch model is expected to start at $999. 
 
Pricing is hard to predict ahead of Apple?s announcement ? and could change at 
the last-minute ? but this seems to be the most likely outcome. 
 
Apple will announce the iPhone XS ? in both screen sizes ? at its September 12th 
?Gather round? event in less than two weeks. 
 
If past iPhone launch schedules are any indication, pre-orders would then begin 
on the following Friday, September 14th, with general availability commencing on 
September 21st.