What happened to the iPhone 9?

Apple just announced its iPhone X. It’s the new flagship iPhone that will be released in November, weeks after the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus go on sale on September 23rd. Apple says you’re supposed to pronounce the iPhone X as “iPhone ten,” and it’s designed to mark 10 years of the iPhone. While the iPhone 8 is an iPhone 7S in all but name, the number jump across all the new iPhone models means we’re now officially missing an iPhone 9.

The iPhone X naming helps position the device above the regular iPhone 8 without explicitly labeling it “iPhone 10,” because most people are simply going to call it the iPhone X and not pronounce it as iPhone ten. Apple knows this, and the company only uses the X logo in its promotional materials. Jony Ive says “iPhone ten” in the company’s keynote video, but I’d be surprised if we hear Apple explicitly call it the iPhone ten on a regular basis.

This subtle difference makes it clear it’s a special edition iPhone, and not an iPhone 10 that’s going to make people think they’re not getting the latest iPhone if they go for the iPhone 8. Let’s face it, the iPhone X is the device people will want, but most will go for the iPhone 8 simply because the X is priced so high.

Microsoft did a similar trick for its Windows 10 naming. The software giant skipped Windows 9 and went straight to Windows 10, but Microsoft did this primarily to encourage Windows 7 users to upgrade. Looking at your PC and seeing Windows 7 when there’s a Windows 10 version out makes it seem all that much older, and it’s a marketing trick that helped promote free upgrades. Apple’s subtle trick does mean that next year’s iPhone names are going to get really interesting. Will we see the iPhone 8S, an iPhone 9, or an iPhone XS? Let the guessing games begin.

SOURCE: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/12/16298006/apple-iphone-9-naming-why

5 iPhone Myths You Should Ignore

Though smartphones are a relatively new technology, there is already a handful of myths surrounding their use. Yes, most of them deal with battery life, and for the most part, smartphone myths are completely untrue.

5 Wireless Connections Are Power-Hogs

Once upon a time, connectivity options like Bluetooth did lead to a drop in overall battery life. But newer devices have better Bluetooth standards. As of Bluetooth 4.0, there is a Low Energy module that has lowered Bluetooth power consumption by half or more. On a similar note, an iPhone connected to Wi-Fi will actually use significantly less energy than one connected solely to LTE. The only exception is if your iPhone is actively “searching” for local Wi-Fi networks. So you don’t have to be obsessive about checking your connectivity constantly.

4 Rice Fixes Water Damage

Dropping a device into water is a nightmare scenario for many people, so it makes sense that users will search for quick fixes. Putting your phone in uncooked rice is one method that’s almost universally recommended. But does it work? Unfortunately, the evidence points to no. In fact, it could actually make your situation worse by speeding up corrosion due to the starches and residue in the uncooked grain. Your best bet is to take your device in for repairs, or worst case, just let it air dry on a shelf or table.

3 You Should Drain a Battery Before Charging It

This is another myth that, at one point in time, may have had some basis in truth. But modern-day lithium-ion batteries don’t need to be drained before being recharged. In fact, it’s probably better to charge your phone from whatever point it’s at rather than wait until it’s dead. If you wait until the battery is completely drained, you run the risk of stressing the battery, and going through the battery’s charge cycles quicker. Just charge your phone when it needs to be charged and you should be okay.

2 You Should Close Out of Your Apps

Many iPhone users make a habit of closing out active apps in iOS’s app switcher to save battery life — but, in reality, it’s not doing them any good. In fact, closing an app actually decreases your battery life, since iOS will need to use up resources and memory to reopen the app later. In many cases, it can use more battery than if the app had just been opened the whole time. On a similar note, closing out apps doesn’t actually speed up your device significantly, as an iPhone manages its RAM usage efficiently already.

1 Charging Overnight Is Dangerous

This is related to other “overcharging myths,” and is similarly untrue. Leaving your phone charging all night is completely safe, as long as you follow some easy tips. It won’t kill your battery’s overall lifespan. More than that, most modern smartphones have tech to reduce energy draw once they’re fully charged. Something that’s more important to keep in mind is your device’s temperature when it’s charging. So keep it cool on your bedside table instead smothered under your pillow or blanket.


SOURCE: https://www.idropnews.com/gallery/5-iphone-myths-ignore/48287/