UPS came early today and delivered an iPhone XS Max at our office.
As usual, no unboxing videos needed because unboxing videos are unnecessary.
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Two Raccoons Sleeping in a Tree
Sometimes last week we found two raccoons sleeping in a tree. I took this photo with the the camera and lens I have in my bag.
Remember that the best camera is the one you have with you.
Apple Store: Be Right Back – Video
Apple Store is down prior to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4 pre-sale.
On Apple Store App, the Apple logo is animated. Pretty cool to watch.
Apple Posts GM Seed for iOS 12, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 along with macOS Mojave 11.4 beta 11
Following the conclusion of “Gather round” Special Event, Apple posts GM seeds of iOS 12, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 along with macOS Mojave 11.4 beta 11.
- iOS 12 GM Seed build 16A366
- watchOS 5 GM Seed build 16R364
- tvOS 12 GM Seed build 16J364
One interesting note on macOS Mojave 11.4 beta 11 build 18A389, that it is believed to be the Release Candidate or even a GM seed.
AppleCare+ Pricing for iPhone XS and iPhone XR
From the “why am I paying more and more for the iPhone” department:
Under both AppleCare+ plans, each accidental damage incident is subject to a service fee or deductible of $29 for screen damage or $99 for any other accidental damage. Theft or loss deductibles vary: $199 for iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, $229 for iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus, $229 for iPhone XR, $269 for iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. Taxes may apply. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss requires you to have Find My iPhone enabled on your device at the time it is lost or stolen.
AppleCare+ Pricing as follow:
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
AppleCare+
$9.99/mo. per month for up to 24 mo.month or $199.00
Get up to two years of technical support and hardware coverage, plus accidental damage coverage.AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss
$14.99/mo. per month for up to 24 mo.month or $299.00
Get up to two years of technical support and hardware coverage, plus accidental damage coverage, theft, and loss.
iPhone XR
AppleCare+
$7.99/mo. per month for up to 24 mo.month or $149.00
Get up to two years of technical support and hardware coverage, plus accidental damage coverage.AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss
$12.99/mo. per month for up to 24 mo.month or $249.00
Get up to two years of technical support and hardware coverage, plus accidental damage coverage, theft, and loss.
Note:
I have issues with the naming and typeface of iPhone branding.
Apple seems to be using Capital “S” and “R” but in smaller size in their own press release.
Apple Special Event: September 12, 2018
Apple Special Event: September 12, 2018
Apple will be live-streaming the event on Apple Website, Apple TV and @AppleSupport Twitter account.
As usual, there will be live coverage from other sites. Links will be updated as they become available.
- AppleInsider
- Axios
- CBS News
- Cult of Mac
- Engadget
- MacDailyNews (begs you to turn off any ad blockers)
- MacRumors
- The Verge
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