Apple tells iPhone 12 users to remove anything between the phone and the MagSafe Charger, such as credit cards, passports, or anything that has magnetic stripes or RFID chips. The company also clarifies that the MagSafe Charger doesn’t work with the new iPhone Leather Wallet, so you also need to take it off before charging the iPhone.
There’s also a subtle note in the same support article warning users about using the MagSafe Charger with cases. Apple says that the MagSafe Charger can leave circular imprints on leather cases, however this can also extend to other cases as well.
The magnetic back for the new iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models won’t damage your credit cards, although you may want to keep it away from direct contact with single use magnetic stripe cards, such as the swipe cards used in hotels.
That’s according to Kaiann Drance, Vice President of iPhone Marketing at Apple, who is interviewed in the latest “Rich on Tech” podcast.
According to this type of test, the iPhone 11 screen will break when 352 Newtons of pressure is applied. The iPhone 12, however, can withstand 443 Newtons of pressure before breaking.
Peer closely at one of the new iPhone 12 Pro models, or the most recent iPad Pro, and you'll see a little black dot near the camera lenses, about the same size as the flash. That's the lidar sensor, and it's a new type of depth-sensing that could make a difference in a number of interesting ways.
If Apple has its way, lidar is a term you'll start hearing a lot now, so let's break down what we know, what Apple is going to use it for and where the technology could go next. And if you're curious what it does right now, I spent some hands-on time with the tech, too.
Five massive iPhone frames arranged like flower petals surround all five finishes of the iPhone 12 displayed on individual polished pedestals. Each phone runs an animated demo loop and the fixture corresponds with a multicolored neon glow.
The new MagSafe Avenue displays a collection of iPhone 12 Silicone and Clear cases with MagSafe, each attached to a demo iPhone mounted on the display. A screen in the center of the Avenue highlights how cases and accessories can easily be combined and swapped. Customers can demo the new MagSafe Charger and iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe. A tray of cases on the fixture highlights more available color options.
To celebrate the latest iPad Air, Apple has shared a new video on YouTube promoting the device’s features and color selection. The video first premiered during the iPad Air’s announcement event.
It’s the ad man’s job to put the best foot forward and minimize the negatives—and trust me, I know all about that.
I once co-conspired with Steve Jobs to do the exact same thing.
Some users are reporting that they can no longer print to HP printers, or can't continue playing Amazon Music through the dedicated app, because of a macOS error that claims the software is malware.
Apple updated its mobile operating systems with support for biometric authentication to websites through Face ID and Touch ID in September, and has now laid out the technical steps for developers to make use of WebAuthn API calls and Apple Anonymous Attestation in a blog post.