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First 2019 iPhone Models Would Be Red iPhone XS and XS Max

At the moment, both iPhone XS and XS Max are only available in silver, black, and gold. However, that would change this month when Apple plans to launch red iPhone XS and XS Max as its first 2019 iPhone models.

The rumor came out thanks to a post on Weibo, the most famous Chinese social network. MacRumors took the information and presented it yesterday. According to Weibo, it seems that the new red iPhone XS and XS Max would only be available in China as the iPhone sales in this country are much lower than expected. However, Apple might not limit the sales for its upcoming iPhone XS and XS Max in red color only to China.

The report on Weibo also says that red variants of iPhone XS and XS Max would come out later this month. “Apple globally launched a mid-cycle (PRODUCT)RED edition iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in March 2017 and a similar edition for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in April 2018, so the timing wouldn’t be completely off. Apple already sells a (PRODUCT)RED variant of the iPhone XR,” MacRumors pointed out.

First 2019 iPhone Models Would Be Red iPhone XS and XS Max

On the other hand, as regards the other iPhone of the 2018 lineup, “Apple’s iPhone XR has had a red color variant since launch. So, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Apple release red versions of the iPhone XS and XS Max, to drum up sales,” Business Insider highlighted.

“If there’s any weight to today’s rumor of a red iPhone XS and XS coming to China, it could potentially signal the early launch of PRODUCT(RED) versions for the rest of the world, although nothing is certain. Rumors last year of a mid-cycle PRODUCT(RED) edition of the iPhone X never transpired, for example,” MacRumors reported.

In short, according to a rumor coming from Weibo, Apple might launch its first 2019 iPhone models this month – iPhone XS and XS Max in red color. However, both devices, which initially rolled out in 2018, won’t come out with any other changes except the new color.

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iPhone XS Most Known Issues and Their Fixes

The iPhone XS is one of the most popular smartphones made by Apple. The device sports a vivacious OLED display, generous built-in storage space, the impressive A12 Bionic processor and a great camera.  The Cupertino company strives for perfection but some issues will always appear. Below you can find a comprehensive guide that offers a variety of easy-to-use fixes that should solve your problem in a few minutes.

The device cannot be charged

Many claim that they faced this issue when they tried to charge their iPhone XS device. In some cases the users had to unlock the device before the charging process started.

Fix:

It is likely that the issue can be fixed by updating your iOS version. Go to Settings/General/Software Update and install the latest version.

Face ID troubles

Face ID is a great security features but the initial set up process is a bit quirky.

Fixes:

  1. Try to scan your face in a room that is properly lit in order to avoid potential issues.
  2. If Face ID doesn’t seem to respond when you attempt to unlock the device try to look at the screen and it should unlock faster.
  3. Keep in mind that the device will recognize the face scanned during the initial set up process. If you change your look often it is advised to update the scan.

Slow internet speeds

In some cases data and Wi-Fi speeds may become a bit sluggish.

Fixes:

Go to Settings/General/Reset and tap on the Reset Network Settings.  Check to see if the issue is solved.

Bluetooth troubleshooting

The iPhone XS employs Bluetooth 5.0 which offers a superior experience in comparison to previous versions. In some cases it may seem that it is impossible to connect certain accessories.

Fixes:

  1. Try to disable and enable Bluetooth.
  2. Update your device to the latest iOS version.

Constant battery drain

The latest iOS update brought a new Battery Health feature that allows users to track battery usage.

Fixes:

Go to Setting/Battery and look for apps that consume a large amount of power. Close them in order to save some energy.

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iPhone XS and XS Max Charging Issue To Be Fixed In The Upcoming iOS 12.1 Update

We reported a few days ago that some iPhone XS and XS Max users complain about a charging issue affecting the before-mentioned Apple devices. According to the initial reports on this problem, there are no viable solutions to solve it out entirely. However, now Apple decided to tackle this issue which seems to be software-related. In that regard, iPhone XS and XS Max charging problem would be solved out in the upcoming iOS 12.1 update.

Recently, right after Apple released its three new iPhone 2018 models, users reported an intriguing charging issue affecting iPhone XS and XS Max. According to the reports coming from users, these two models present the problem only when connected to a wall power outlet with the screen off. On the other hand, wireless charging works flawlessly.

However, the issue has been related to a software error, so Apple found the bug and fixed it. The new version of iOS 12.1 would tackle this issue on iPhone XS and XS Max phones.

The Upcoming iOS 12.1 Update will fix the iPhone XS and XS Max Charging Issue

Apple rolled out its new iOS 12 along with the release of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The new Apple OS, however, seems to be the culprit for the XS and XS Max charging issue. Luckily, Apple announced that the upcoming iOS 12.1 version would fix that problem. But the Cupertino-based tech giant did not announce when the new iOS update will hit the market.

What’s certain is that Apple will release an iOS 12.1 Beta soon which comes out with a fix for the charging issue on iPhone XS and XS Max. But a beta, as we already know, is just a testing version of the final product and, although it contains some improvements and bug fixes, it may also come out with other issues and unstable behavior.

So, to be sure your experience with a new iPhone XS and XS Max is maximized, you should wait for the final iOS 12.1 version to roll out.

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iPhone XS and XS Max Have A Severe Issue, As Many Users Reported

iPhone XS and XS Max are two great devices Apple released earlier this month. However, they have a significant bug that might make many Apple fans turn to the third iPhone 2018 model, the iPhone XR. Namely, iPhone XS has a severe issue that doesn’t allow the devices to charge, as many users reported.

The information emerged as a whole bunch of users filed complaints to Apple Support Communities, Reddit, MacRumors forums, Twitter and YouTube.

iPhone XS and XS Max have a severe issue reported by hundreds of users

In this regard, Lewis Hilsenteger, the owner of the most popular YouTube tech channel, Unbox Therapy, told Gordon Kelly, one of the Forbes contributors, that many Apple clients complained that their iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max devices refuse to charge when in standby if connected to a wall charger. Even worse, some of the handsets with this severe issue freeze and need a hard reset.

To estimate how widespread is this issue, Lewis Hilsenteger checked eight iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max devices and noticed that only two worked flawlessly. Also, five out of the remaining six models did not charge until their screens were turned on. Besides, one iPhone XS Max device froze for several minutes.

According to Hilsenteger, is challenging to fully estimate how many new iPhone 2018 models have this sever issue as Apple sells millions of such devices.

Are there any working fixes?

As Hilsenteger reported, some users even complained that the replacement handsets boasted the same issue. As for the possible solutions to solve out this problem, some users noticed that flipping the Lightning cable over might help, but the ideal method to bypass this bug is to use wireless charging.

However, all these solutions might eventually damage the battery on iPhone XS and XS Max devices.

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iPhone XS and XS Max Hide A Great Secret Feature

Apple’s new iPhone 2018 models, iPhone XS and XS Max, are now on sale. While many Apple fans are still waiting for the XR model, iPhone XS hides a great secret feature which might be the best reason for grabbing one of the new handsets.

According to iFixIt, both iPhone XS and XS Max hide an additional antenna that enables support for Cat 16 Gigabit LTE but which also significantly improves 4G performance. In this regard, as revealed by the popular Android and iOS signal testing app SpeedSmart, the new iPhone XS and XS Max are by 2-3 times faster on 4G than iPhone X.

That’s a great secret feature that is very useful for heavy users and also one of the reasons why you should choose an iPhone XS or XS Max over the iPhone XR model.

The great secret feature of iPhone XS and XS Max is a good enough reason to choose these models over the iPhone XR

According to SpeedSmart, both iPhone XS and XS Max show a higher speed on 4G compared with iPhone X, on three US-based mobile carriers, namely, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.

Thus, if you’re a heavy data user yourself, then you should go for one of the iPhone XS or XS Max models, and ditch the iPhone XR handset which, even though it’s appealing for its affordable price, lack this feature. iPhone XR, also, uses the same Cat 12 Gigabit LTE support precisely like the iPhone X, therefore, is slower on 4G connection.

However, besides its affordable price, iPhone XR might also attract some Apple fans thanks to its much powerful battery in comparison to both iPhone XS and XS Max.

Interestingly, iPhone XS and XS Max offer better performance on 4G while the iPhone XR model packs a much powerful battery. It makes us wonder why Apple did not come up with a model to combine all these features.

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