Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Warby Parker is using face mapping on the iPhone X to provide glasses recommendations
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/warby-parker-is-using-face-mapping-on-the-iphone-x-to-provide-glasses-recommendations/
Wed, 08 Nov 2017 02:17:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/face-id2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple’s new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/03/iphone-x-teardown-two-cell-battery/">TrueDepth camera system on the iPhone X</a> is an integral piece of Face ID, but the face mapping data it can provide is able to be used for much more. Popular glasses company Warby Parker is using the iPhone X’s face mapping technology to analyze customer face structure and make suggestions on what glasses would look best…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/warby-parker-is-using-face-mapping-on-the-iphone-x-to-provide-glasses-recommendations/#more-507496" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507496&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507496&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 08 Nov 2017 02:17:12 +00009to5MacEU asks Apple for updated tax arrangement info following reports it shifted cash hoard to Jersey
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/european-union-apple-tax-inquiry/
Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:56:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/tim-cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>European authorities are pressing Apple to share details about its tax arrangements, according to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/11/07/e-u-competition-chief-asks-apple-for-details-on-tax-arrangements/?utm_term=.615bcbaf1a69">The Washington Post</a>. This news comes following a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/nyt-apple-jersey-tax-haven/">report yesterday alleging that Apple</a> had shifted its cash hoard to Jersey following skepticism about its agreement in Ireland…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/european-union-apple-tax-inquiry/#more-507490" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507490&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507490&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:56:16 +00009to5MacSnapchat says ‘disruptive’ redesign coming soon as it acknowledges the app is hard to use
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/snapchat-app-redesign-coming/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:10:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/snapchat-logo.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1200" /></div><p>Snap Inc. today <a href="https://investor.snap.com/~/media/Files/S/Snap-IR/reports-and-presentations/snap-inc-q3-2017-prepared-remarks.pdf">announced</a> its Q3 2017 earnings, missing big compared to Wall Street expectations. The company added just 4.5 million new users during the quarter, compared to expectations of 8 million. The company’s ad rates also took a nose dive, down 60 percent year-over-year.</p>
<p>In an effort to help mitigate the slowing growth, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced that a major redesign is on the way for the app…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/snapchat-app-redesign-coming/#more-507475" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507475&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507475&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 22:10:20 +00009to5MacSetapp by the numbers: here’s how the ‘Netflix of apps’ is doing so far
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/setapp-first-year-numbers/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:47:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/setapp.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>MacPaw’s <a href="https://setapp.com">Setapp</a> subscription app service is about to enter its second year since launching a public beta last December and is officially opening for business in January. So, how is the Netflix of Mac apps doing so far? MacPaw shared a few key numbers with <em>9to5Mac </em>to offer a glimpse at the business of selling subscriptions to Mac app bundles. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/setapp-first-year-numbers/#more-507153" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507153&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507153&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:47:08 +00009to5MacTwitter expands character limit to 280 for all, says only 5% of tweets over 140 in testing
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/twitter-280-character-for-all/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:37:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twitter1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Twitter today has announced that it will be raising its character limit from 140 to 280 for all users. Twitter first began<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/26/twitter-to-double-the-length-limit-for-tweets-to-280-characters/"> testing the increased limit back in September</a>, which came with a lot of criticism from users.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/twitter-280-character-for-all/#more-507471" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507471&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507471&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:37:51 +00009to5MacApple sued over dual-camera technology used in iPhone 7 Plus & iPhone 8 Plus
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-sued-for-dual-camera-tech/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:24:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/iphone-8-old-design.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple is the target of yet another patent infringement suit. According to a new report from <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-patents-lawsuit/israeli-start-up-says-apple-copied-its-patented-smartphone-camera-technology-idUSKBN1D72M0?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5a02050b04d3012d876e2aa4&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter">Reuters</a>, Israeli start-up Corephotonics has filed a patent suit against Apple alleging that the dual-camera technology used in the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus infringe on its patented technology…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-sued-for-dual-camera-tech/#more-507426" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507426&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507426&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:24:10 +00009to5MacBehind the scenes of a cinematic short film shot entirely on iPhone X
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/behind-the-scenes-short-film-iphone-x/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:03:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/shortfilm.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1452" /></div><p>Less than a week after release, the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/">iPhone X</a> is being quickly put through its paces by photo and video professionals eager to explore the new capabilities afforded by its new camera system. We’ve already seen the camera put <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-video-quality-vs-professional-camera-gh5/">head to head</a> with a Panasonic GH5, and photography experts have <a href="http://austinmann.com/trek/iphone-x-camera-review-guatemala">weighed in</a> on the update. Now, the French production team <a href="http://amnesiart.com/about/">AmnesiArt</a> has <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRJSxV2lLs&feature=youtu.be">released</a> a cinematic short film shot entirely on the iPhone X.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/behind-the-scenes-short-film-iphone-x/#more-507385" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507385&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507385&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:03:06 +00009to5MacReport: iPhone beat out Samsung in US smartphone sales last quarter
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/us-iphone-marketshare/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:37:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/iphone-8-iphone-8-plus-iphone-x-image-001.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>A new report from <a href="https://www.strategyanalytics.com/strategy-analytics/blogs/devices/smartphones/smart-phones/2017/11/07/motorola-returns-as-us-smartphone-shipments-hit-40-million-in-q3-2017#.WgHi6eKZPyJ">Strategy Analytics</a> is out today with its estimates on smartphone shipments in the US during Q3 2017 (Apple’s fiscal Q4 2017). The new data suggests that Apple took the top spot for the most smartphone sales in the US.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/us-iphone-marketshare/#more-507384" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507384&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507384&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:37:07 +00009to5MacApple Pay Cash now available in beta on iOS 11.2 and watchOS 4.2 [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-pay-cash-beta/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:10:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/apple-pay-cash.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple Pay Cash is now available in beta for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The new feature lets you send and receive payments using Apple Pay over iMessage as well as pay in stores with a new Apple Pay Cash virtual debit card.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-pay-cash-beta/#more-507387" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507387&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507387&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:10:08 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Amazon Logitech Sale, Timbuk2 MacBook Bags 40% off, Jaybird Bluetooth Earbuds $120, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/9to5toys-amazon-logitec-macbook-bags/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:45:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/9to5toys-amazon-logitec-macbook-bags/#more-507366" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507366&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507366&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:45:28 +00009to5MacApple casing supplier may be developing lightweight frame for rumored AR wearable
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-glass-casing/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:04:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/tim-cook-snap.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1200" /></div><p>Tim Cook may have recently poured cold water on rumors that Apple was on the verge of announcing its own version of Google Glass, but that isn’t stopping the supply chain from pushing the rumors forward. <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/iPhone-supplier-Catcher-Tech-to-make-augmented-reality-parts"><em>Nikkei</em></a> reports that Apple casing supplier Catcher Technology may be developing lightweight frames for Apple AR glasses.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-glass-casing/#more-507354" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507354&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507354&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:04:33 +00009to5MacPixelmator Pro coming to the Mac on November 29 with special launch price
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/pixelmator-pro-coming-to-the-mac-on-november-29-with-special-launch-price/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:27:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/pixelmator-pro-mac.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The Pixelmator team has been <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/30/pixelmator-team-teases-new-mac-app-graphique-coming-soon/">teasing</a> its upcoming new app since May, and now Pixelmator Pro finally has a release date: November 29. In addition to promising a launch date, the team has also shared Pixelmator Pro’s price as well as a few future feature goals…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/pixelmator-pro-coming-to-the-mac-on-november-29-with-special-launch-price/#more-507347" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507347&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507347&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:27:56 +00009to5MaciPhone X video quality fares well against professional mirrorless camera in comparison
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-video-quality-vs-professional-camera-gh5/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:31:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/compare.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone’s camera system has long been a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/03/cnet-iphone-x-camera-test-california-wildfire/">favorite</a> of professional videographers looking to capture video with mobile rigs, and the iPhone X is proving to be <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-scores-97-dxomark/">no exception</a>. This year, Apple brought a faster, f2.4 aperture telephoto lens to their flagship phone, featuring dual optical image stabilization. New to not only the iPhone X, but 8 and 8 Plus as well is 4K video recording at 60fps, and slow-mo video in 1080p at 240fps.</p>
<p>In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJbIwWma3Y&feature=youtu.be&a=">new video</a>, photography blog <em>Fstoppers</em> put the iPhone X’s improved video capabilities to the test, comparing the phone to a professional mirrorless camera, the Panasonic GH5.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-video-quality-vs-professional-camera-gh5/#more-507320" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507320&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507320&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:31:19 +00009to5MaciPhone X will go on sale in 13 more countries on November 24, bringing total to 70
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-countries/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:10:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-copy.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple has announced that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-x/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone X</a> will go on sale in 13 more countries on November 24. It is currently available in 57 countries …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/iphone-x-countries/#more-507324" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507324&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507324&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:10:38 +00009to5MacWalmart makes silly claim that Walmart Pay is about to overtake Apple Pay
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-pay-walmart-pay/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:04:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/walmart-app_ss_1920.png?w=1500" /></div><p>More and more stores accept <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Pay</a>, but there has been one big hold-out: Walmart. The world’s largest retailer decided instead to create its own mobile wallet service, Walmart Pay …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-pay-walmart-pay/#more-507319" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507319&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507319&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:04:55 +00009to5MacOpinion: Latest controversy illustrates need for Apple to avoid appearance of tax avoidance
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-tax-avoidance-claims-opinion/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:18:41 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/apple1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Apple is once again being <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/nyt-apple-jersey-tax-haven/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accused of tax avoidance</a>. This time, it’s analysis of the so-called ‘<a href="http://bbc.in/2j0AL3H" target="_blank" rel="noopener">paradise papers</a>,’ a massive leak of financial documents relating to countries commonly used as offshore tax havens.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41889787" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBC</a> claims that, once Apple was unable to use an Irish tax arrangement to reduce its tax obligations, it looked for a similar arrangement elsewhere.</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="story-body__introduction">The world’s most profitable firm has a secretive new structure that would enable it to continue avoiding billions in taxes, the Paradise Papers show.</p>
<p>They reveal how Apple sidestepped a 2013 crackdown on its controversial Irish tax practices by actively shopping around for a tax haven. It then moved the firm holding most of its untaxed offshore cash, now $252bn, to the Channel Island of Jersey.</p></blockquote>
<p>This is just the latest in a long history of tax avoidance allegations against the company …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-tax-avoidance-claims-opinion/#more-507313" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507313&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507313&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:18:41 +00009to5MacAs Apple’s revenue in India doubles, iPhone assembler Wistron preparing for expansion
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-iphone-india-wistron/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:54:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-se-480.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>iPhone assembler Wistron, is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a>. It follows Apple announcing during its recent earnings call that revenue in the country had doubled year-on-year.</p>
<p>India is a key market for Apple, representing huge growth potential, but with a number of challenges …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/07/apple-iphone-india-wistron/#more-507310" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507310&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507310&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:54:02 +00009to5MacHands-on: iPhone X Leather Folio Case – like a Smart Case for your iPhone X [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-leather-folio-case-hands-on/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:43:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-leather-folio-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone X Leather Folio is Apple’s first attempt at a wallet-style case for the iPhone. It’s certainly not the first folio case that we’ve seen, with companies like Twelve South and Nomad being yearly players in this space. However, it will likely be one of the most popular cases of this style due to the fact that it’s made by Apple.</p>
<p><a href="https://goo.gl/XaURXs">At $99</a>, should you consider the iPhone X Leather Folio? Watch our hands on video walkthrough inside for more details.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-leather-folio-case-hands-on/#more-506414" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=506414&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=506414&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:43:09 +00009to5MacDeveloper creates standalone Animoji app with private APIs, doubles the recording time
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/standalone-animoji-app-ios/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:23:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/sbsanimoji.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Developer <a href="https://twitter.com/simonbs">Simon B. Støvring</a> has seemingly broken Apple’s new Animoji out of its Messages jail cell and into a whole new world. By tapping into private APIs, Støvring has created a standalone iOS app allowing users to record up to 20-second long Animoji videos.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/standalone-animoji-app-ios/#more-507273" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507273&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507273&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:23:05 +00009to5MaciPhone X said to cost Apple $357 to make, gross margin higher than iPhone 8
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/how-much-iphone-x-costs-apple-to-make/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:02:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-battery-percentage.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The iPhone X has <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/19/tim-cook-999-iphone-x-value-price/">received a lot of attention</a> for its higher price point – it’s the most expensive iPhone ever sold by Apple, coming in at $999 for 64GB and $1,149 for 256GB. Today, new data from research firm TechInsights offers a closer look at what specific iPhone X parts are driving that higher price…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/how-much-iphone-x-costs-apple-to-make/#more-507274" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507274&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507274&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:02:21 +00009to5MacNYT: Apple shifted offshore cash hoard to Jersey after Ireland shut down [update]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/nyt-apple-jersey-tax-haven/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:47:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/tim-cook-oxford.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p><strong>Update</strong>: Apple has responded with an extensive statement <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/11/the-facts-about-apple-tax-payments/">on its newsroom site</a>. It says corporate tax rate on foreign earnings is 21 percent, and 35 percent on income from overseas investments. It says “no operations or investments were moved from Ireland”.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/06/world/apple-taxes-jersey.html"><em>The New York Times</em></a> has published a lengthy report claiming Apple started using the island of Jersey as a tax haven after its tax arrangement in Ireland <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/17/ireland-collecting-e13b-tax-from-apple/">came under fire</a>. The report, which is based on leaked corporate documents, says Apple settled on Jersey which doesn’t usually tax corporate income after shopping around.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/nyt-apple-jersey-tax-haven/#more-507247" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507247&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507247&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:47:29 +00009to5MacWant to order a burrito as fast as your iPhone X? Now you can
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/chipotle-ios-app-update/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:41:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/bn-nc172_0315ch_gr_20160315151817-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1242" /></div><p>As more apps update for the display shape and size of the iPhone X, we’ll continue to see neat uses of the space. Chipotle has done just that with its latest update. Actually it’s not even an update; it’s a complete overhaul.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/chipotle-ios-app-update/#more-507248" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507248&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507248&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:41:32 +00009to5MaciPhone X scores 97 on DxOMark camera ranking, just behind Google Pixel 2
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-scores-97-dxomark/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:30:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/dxo-iphone-x-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>DxOMark has today released its review of the iPhone X camera setup, which sees<a href="https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-x-top-performer-stills/"> Apple’s premium iPhone score 97</a>, one point below the highest rated mobile camera, the Google Pixel 2.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/iphone-x-scores-97-dxomark/#more-507209" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507209&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507209&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:30:39 +00009to5MaciOS 11.2 will let developers offer introductory pricing for subscription apps
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/ios-11-2-intro-pricing-subscriptions-app-store/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:21:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple is introducing a new App Store pricing feature for developers starting with iOS 11.2. Apps that use auto-renewable subscription pricing will soon be able to offer special introductory pricing for new customers.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/ios-11-2-intro-pricing-subscriptions-app-store/#more-507230" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507230&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507230&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 19:21:09 +00009to5MacDisplaymate gives iPhone X “highest ever” rating with an A+
https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/displaymate-iphone-x-display-rating/
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:35:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/iphone-x4.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p><a href="http://www.displaymate.com/iPhoneX_ShootOut_1a.htm#Conclusion">Displaymate</a> released its study of the iPhone X display earlier today and the results are impressive to say the least. If you recall, last year’s iPhone 7 had a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/19/iphone-7-display-benchmark-record-color-accuracy-brightness/">record high in display performance</a>. However, the iPhone X is here to take the crown.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/06/displaymate-iphone-x-display-rating/#more-507208" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507208&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=507208&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:35:36 +00009to5Mac