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iOS 16.1 beta brings battery percentage indicator to iPhone mini and XR

Apple’s iOS 16.1 beta update allows iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 and iPhone XR owners to turn on the new battery percentage indicator that was added to other iPhone devices alongside the recent release of iOS 16.

While Apple initially offered the battery percentage indicator option for several years, it ditched the feature back when the iPhone X launched in 2017. However, it’s now making a comeback, though the percentage indicator isn’t flashy and is just a very basic-looking number dropped within the familiar battery indicator.

It’s also strange that the visual battery indicator doesn’t actually change, regardless of how charged the iPhone’s battery is. For example, in the image above, my iPhone 14 Pro Max is at 30 percent and is indicated by a number, but not actually visually in the battery image.

Still, even with its issues, it’s nice that Apple is listening and bringing the numerical battery indicator back.

The next public release of iOS 16 will likely include the ability to add the battery percentage indicator to the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 11 and iPhone XR.

Check out my iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max review here, and my iPhone 14 review here.

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Apple’s next-gen iPhone SE will reportedly look like an iPhone XR

Some predicted that the iPhone SE (2022) would look more like Apple’s iPhone XR, but that didn’t end up happening. However, it appears Apple could have plans to finally update the aging smartphone’s design with the next-gen iPhone SE.

Sometimes-reliable YouTuber Jon Prosser appeared on the Geared Up podcast with Andru Edwards and Jon Rettinger, Apple’s next-gen iPhone SE will be “just like an iPhone XR.” This means Apple’s budget smartphone will ditch the iPhone 8-like look with a physical Touch ID button for reduced bezels, a display notch and Face ID.

If accurate, the new iPhone SE will also likely feature a larger 6.1-inch display, an increase from the current iPhone SE’s 4.7-inch screen. Other details about the rumoured iPhone SE refresh remain sparse, but the smartphone likely will feature a processor upgrade (the current SE features Apple’s A15 chip) and a similar camera sensor.

The current iPhone SE already features a very iPhone XR-like camera setup, sporting a 12-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 7-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

While I like Apple’s iPhone SE (2022), it’s difficult to deny that it looks ancient by modern smartphone standards. If this rumour is accurate, bringing the XR’s larger display, Face ID, and more colourful design would go a long way towards modernizing the design of the entry-level iPhone.

Given the last iPhone SE refresh only happened a few months ago, likely, a new version of the smartphone won’t launch until 2023.

Source: Jon Prosser, Geared Up Via: 9to5Mac

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Now might be your last chance to pick up a discontinued iPhone XR

Now that Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone 13 lineup and pre-orders are in full swing, some older iPhone models are receiving a price slash.

First shared by RedFlagDeals user ‘DV1705,’ the Square One Apple Store in Mississauga, Ontario, is currently offering the 64GB iPhone XR for $699 and the 64GB iPhone 11 for $679. This isn’t a store-specific deal, and the two devices should be discounted in every Apple Store in Canada.

Considering that the iPhone XR has been discontinued to make way for the new iPhone 13 lineup, I suspect Apple has discounted the limited number of devices it has left in stock for the XR. It’s worth noting that the iPhone XR is no longer available on Apple’s web store, and to get one, you’ll have to tread down to your nearest Apple Store. In theory, this could mean that stores have the iPhone 12 Pro discounted, as it too was removed from the web store to make way for the 13 series.

However, the 64 GB iPhone 11 is still available on the web store, starting at $679, marking a $170 price slash from the previous $849 price tag. Further, the 128GB storage option is available too, for $749, marking a $170 discount from the previous $919 price tag. Head to your nearest Apple Store, or visit the webstore to purchase the iPhone 11 starting at $679.

Further, the iPhone SE has been discounted too, with its 64GB and 128GB storage models selling for $569 and $639, respectively, on Apple’s website.

If you’ve been wanting to pick up a new iPhone but don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest offerings, the discounted iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE are great options.

Source: Apple  Via: RedFlagDeals

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Apple discontinues iPhone 12 Pro and XR after iPhone 13 reveal

Following the reveal of the iPhone 13, Apple is no longer selling the iPhone XR or the 12 Pro on its website.

The phones being discontinued isn’t exactly surprising, given that Apple regularly does this when it introduces new models, particularly the Pro. The XR was also introduced in October 2018, so it’s nearly three years old at this point.

However, you can still order refurbished units of the 12 Pro and XR.

The iPhone 11, 12 and SE will continue to be sold, making them the lowest-cost options.

In other relevant news, check out our Canadian pricing breakdown of Apple’s recently revealed products. As well, stay tuned to MobileSyrup for more on these devices in the coming days.

Via: MacRumors