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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple just gave another iPhone 'vintage' status — and that has big implications for repairability
Like a beautiful old car or your dad's long-serving leather jacket, the iPhone XS is officially "vintage," at least according to Apple. And that means a few things have changed. Alongside the 5th-gen iPad from 2017, the iPhone XS has been added to Apple's vintage products list now it has been "a minimum of 5 years from when Apple last distributed the product for sale." Apple itself stopped selling the iPhone XS in 2019, but other retailers kept the torch alive for a little longer, hence why the XS is only hitting vintage status seven years after it was first sold. The iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, launched at the same time, were already on the list. Apple introduced the world to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR in 2018. It was a big year for the iPhone, getting offered in three versions for the first time, including the first Max-sized iPhone, and setting the stage for the first pro iPhones the following year. But the smartphone industry keeps moving, and as the iPhone 16 series reigns supreme, with the iPhone 17 series edging closer, even once cutting-edge phones must be consigned to history. Vintage status doesn't stop the iPhone XS from getting repaired by Apple — but that will depend on if it has the parts available to do it. Similarly, while the iPhone XS received its last main software update with iOS 18, making it unable to upgrade to the newly announced iOS 26, Apple may still push out security updates if something needs to be addressed. It will be another two years until Apple declares the iPhone XS obsolete, when it will refuse to repair the phone. So the clock's ticking if you want to keep your XS going past that date. If you need an upgrade, our best iPhones list will guide you towards the ideal model for you available right now. But if you're hoping to upgrade to the latest model, then read up on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max rumors so far while we wait for their likely September launch. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Hans India
Apple WWDC 2025: iPhone 17 Air, iOS 26, Liquid Glass UI, Siri & AirPods get AI Boost
Apple's highly anticipated WWDC 2025 event has officially begun, streaming live until June 13. This year's keynote by Tim Cook is expected to spotlight major product launches and next-gen software upgrades. Among the biggest expected announcements: iPhone 17 Air: A sleek new iteration possibly featuring an ultra-thin design. iOS 26: Apple's next mobile OS might drop support for iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max. Liquid Glass Interface: A futuristic UI refresh across Apple devices. Siri Upgrade: A smarter, more personalized Siri with better contextual awareness and deeper app integration. AirPods Update: Real-time language translation support, mirroring Google's Live Translate. The event streams live globally on YouTube, with the India telecast starting at 10:30 PM IST. Stay tuned for more real-time updates.
Tom's Guide
07-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone users say Mail app is suddenly freezing with iOS 18.5 — here's a fix you can try
Since Apple rolled out iOS 18.5, a growing number of iPhone users have reported issues with accessing their inbox as the Mail app is getting stuck on a blank white screen. Several comments on Reddit and the Apple Support Community describe being unable to view emails in their inboxes as the app is either glitchy or unresponsive. The underlying cause remains unclear, but the issues don't appear to be tied to any specific iPhone model, suggesting it could be a software-related problem tied to iOS 18.5 or the Mail app itself. Interestingly, reports of this Mail app issue have only been cropping up in the past few days, while iOS 18.5 went live last month. iOS 18.5 added a few notable features like screen time notifications and a new Pride-themed wallpaper, but its updates for the Apple Mail app could be causing the issues. With iOS 18.5, Apple brought back the "All Mail" inbox view and added the option to hide contact photos from the Mail app to make your inbox less distracting. Apple has not officially acknowledged the issue, and the company's System Status page does not indicate any problems with the Mail app. But while there's no official fix yet, some users said restarting their iPhones solved the issue, but only temporarily. Others have had luck with force-closing the app or disabling the keyboard's auto-correction to get it working again. Another affected user with an iPhone XR running iOS 18.5 was told by Apple Support to try resetting the phone's network settings, which seemed to do the trick, PC Mag reports. To do this on your iPhone, head to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device] > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Until Apple acknowledges the issue and provides a fix, affected users should contact Apple support for assistance in the meantime.
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Three popular iPhones used by millions risk being cut OFF from free upgrades – full list of devices ‘not eligible'
The new iPhone 17, forecast to hit shelves this autumn, will also receive iOS 26 APPLE BITE Three popular iPhones used by millions risk being cut OFF from free upgrades – full list of devices 'not eligible' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE is just days away from unveiling its next big software update and suite of new features. But there are three popular iPhone models that may not be eligible for the free upgrade. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The iPhone XR is just one of the devices rumoured to lose out Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 While the trio will continue to receive security updates for the foreseeable future, they won't be able to enjoy any more new features Credit: AP:Associated Press iOS 26 will reportedly be the first Apple software update to be identified by year. And according to MacRumors, which cited a trusted leaker, it will be compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer. If true, it marks the end of software support for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. While the trio will continue to receive security updates for the foreseeable future, they won't be able to enjoy any more new features. The trusted leaker, which shares iOS-related information on a private X account, believes iOS 26 will be available on the following devices: iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) The new iPhone 17, forecast to hit shelves this autumn, will also receive iOS 26. MacRumors noted that the same X account accurately leaked iOS 18 compatibility details last year. It's worth noting that although some of these older models may be compatible with iOS 26 - they might not receive all the juicy new features. iPhone 16e review – I've secretly tested Apple's cheapest mobile and I love the new button but that's not the best bit Some features will be unavailable to older models due to hardware constraints. For example, Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer - this is because they have more advanced computer chips. Apple executives are expected to share a first glimpse of the new iPhone update at WWDC 2025 on June 9. After this date, the tech giant will release the iOS 26 beta - a version of the software that is not yet ready for public release. Beta software is designed for experts to try, so they can flag any flaws for Apple to iron out before it rolls out more widely. Once the iOS 26 beta hits iPhones, we should have a clearer idea what perks the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR may be missing out on.
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Three popular iPhones used by millions risk being cut OFF from free upgrades – full list of devices ‘not eligible'
APPLE is just days away from unveiling its next big software update and suite of new features. But there are three popular iPhone models that may not be eligible for the free upgrade. 2 The iPhone XR is just one of the devices rumoured to lose out Credit: Getty - Contributor 2 While the trio will continue to receive security updates for the foreseeable future, they won't be able to enjoy any more new features Credit: AP:Associated Press iOS 26 will reportedly be the first Apple software update to be identified by year. And according to If true, it marks the end of software support for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. While the trio will continue to receive security updates for the foreseeable future, they won't be able to enjoy any more new features. READ MORE ON IPHONES The trusted leaker, which shares iOS-related information on a private X account, believes iOS 26 will be available on the following devices: iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) The new iPhone 17, forecast to hit shelves this autumn, will also receive iOS 26. MacRumors noted that the same X account accurately leaked iOS 18 compatibility details last year. Most read in Phones & Gadgets It's worth noting that although some of these older models may be compatible with iOS 26 - they might not receive all the juicy new features. iPhone 16e review – I've secretly tested Apple's cheapest mobile and I love the new button but that's not the best bit Some features will be unavailable to older models due to hardware constraints. For example, Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer - this is because they have more advanced computer chips. Apple executives are expected to share a first glimpse of the new iPhone update at WWDC 2025 on June 9. After this date, the tech giant will release the iOS 26 beta - a version of the software that is not yet ready for public release. Beta software is designed for experts to try, so they can flag any flaws for Apple to iron out before it rolls out more widely. Once the iOS 26 beta hits iPhones, we should have a clearer idea what perks the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR may be missing out on. CHECK YOUR IPHONE'S BATTERY USAGE Here's what you need to do... You can see a quick overview of your battery level and activity by going to Settings > Battery. Tap a time period to see your Activity graph for the last 24 hours, or a set number of days. You can also see a list of apps that contributed to your battery usage. And it'll display the amount of battery that was used by each individual app. You can see how long each app was in use on the screen, as well as in the background. Apple explains that you might see the following usage types: Background Activity means that most of the app's battery usage — such as playing music or tracking location — happened while the app was in the background. No Cell Coverage and Low Signal means that your device was searching for a signal or being used with a low signal. Connected to Charger means the app was used only when your device was charging. If you're worried about battery life and can't get to a charger right away, consider turning Low Power Mode on to preserve it. You can find this feature in your battery settings.
