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RichardUK wrote:

Rubix wrote:Looking at a XS or X. Anyone jumped fron the X to the XS?

I have been tempted but I don’t think I would notice much (if any) difference if I did, I am extremely happy with my X, if I were to upgrade it would be to the XS Max but I think it may be to big as the size of the X is the perfect size for both browsing and fitting in my pocket, I have the 256gb model so it has plenty of storage, it’s fast, great screen, great camera etc, I will be waiting until 2019 for a new iPhone

Rubix wrote:

RichardUK wrote:

Rubix wrote:Looking at a XS or X. Anyone jumped fron the X to the XS?

I have been tempted but I don’t think I would notice much (if any) difference if I did, I am extremely happy with my X, if I were to upgrade it would be to the XS Max but I think it may be to big as the size of the X is the perfect size for both browsing and fitting in my pocket, I have the 256gb model so it has plenty of storage, it’s fast, great screen, great camera etc, I will be waiting until 2019 for a new iPhone

Thanks, its worth noting that I currently have a iPhone 6

Apple has confirmed to The Verge that some of its 2018 iPad Pros are shipping with a very slight bend in the aluminum chassis. But according to the company, this is a side effect of the device’s manufacturing process and shouldn’t worsen over time or negatively affect the flagship iPad’s performance in any practical way. Apple does not consider it to be a defect.

The bend is the result of a cooling process involving the iPad Pro’s metal and plastic components during manufacturing, according to Apple. Both sizes of the new iPad Pro can exhibit it. The iPad Pro ranges in price from $799 for the base 11-inch model up to $1,899 for a fully-loaded 12.9-inch device with 1TB of storage and LTE connectivity.



The response comes after some customers on social media and several on the MacRumors forums have claimed their iPad Pros developed a small curve or bend without any mistreatment or abnormal stress being exerted on the metal casing. There are posts from people who believe it happened gradually over the course of normal, everyday use — or after transporting the iPad Pro in a backpack. And I’ve seen others from folks who are insistent their iPad came that way out of the box.

Apple is now saying that in some cases, the latter is true. And I can personally vouch for that: my 11-inch iPad Pro showed a bit of a curve after two weeks. Apple asked if I would send it their way so the engineering team could take a look. But the replacement 11-inch iPad Pro I received at Apple’s Downtown Brooklyn store exhibited a very slight bend in the aluminum as soon as I took off the wrapper.

It’s an issue that seems to be more pronounced on the LTE model, as there’s a plastic strip that breaks up the iPad’s flat aluminum sides; it’s where the antenna line divides two sections of metal that some users have noticed a bend. Apple did not say the perceived flaw is strictly limited to the cellular iPad Pro, however, and some buyers of the Wi-Fi model also claim to have encountered it. Even if only cosmetic, the issue is out of character for Apple, which has rooted its reputation in manufacturing devices with best-in-industry fit and finish.

Those who are annoyed by the bend shouldn’t have any trouble exchanging or returning their iPad Pro at the Apple Store or other retailers within the 14-day return window. But it’s not clear if swaps will be permitted outside that policy. I’ve asked Apple if it has communicated with stores about the issue, as I’ve read some accounts of employees telling people it’s accidental damage and warrants an AppleCare+ claim (and deductible) to replace. That shouldn’t be the case for a slight bend. Apple also says it has not seen a higher-than-normal return rate for the 2018 iPad Pro so far.

GrinWithoutaKat wrote:Gone and bought myself an Apple Watch series 4 (my first smartwatch). After going around 5 years without any new Apple tech, this comes just months after getting an iPhone XS Max. Did a ton of overtime just before Christmas though, so thought I’d use half that extra money to treat myself.

I usually plan these things in advance and know all about it before getting my hands on it, but this was just a few days of contemplation so it’s all very new. Mainly want it for all the health and fitness tracking, but already enjoying the notifications from all the various messengers on my wrist. One downside was there seems to be no WhatsApp, but I can reply to messages from the phone, just can’t access it unless someone has just messaged me.

Not even sure how long the battery typically lasts. I wanted to use a sleep tracker app, so no overnight charging. Should probably get an extra charger for the office in that case.

massimo wrote:

GrinWithoutaKat wrote:Gone and bought myself an Apple Watch series 4 (my first smartwatch). After going around 5 years without any new Apple tech, this comes just months after getting an iPhone XS Max. Did a ton of overtime just before Christmas though, so thought I’d use half that extra money to treat myself.

I usually plan these things in advance and know all about it before getting my hands on it, but this was just a few days of contemplation so it’s all very new. Mainly want it for all the health and fitness tracking, but already enjoying the notifications from all the various messengers on my wrist. One downside was there seems to be no WhatsApp, but I can reply to messages from the phone, just can’t access it unless someone has just messaged me.

Not even sure how long the battery typically lasts. I wanted to use a sleep tracker app, so no overnight charging. Should probably get an extra charger for the office in that case.

The battery is pretty good now and you could probably get away with a day and nights usage without charging. It’ll typically take about 90 minutes to two hours to charge, although haven’t timed it.
Re. WhatsApp
I’m not a huge fan of typing into the watch, and would rather use Siri. So you can say on the watch, “Hey Siri, send a message to whoever on WhatsApp” and it’ll do the rest for you.