The 2018 iPhone XS, XS Max and XR owners thread (1 Viewer)

[Sam Posten]

Reviews are out!
https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/9gtzfj/reviews_are_going_live/

3D view:
https://www.hotspot3d.com/

 

[Mark Booth]

iPhone XS buyers, that iPhone X case you already own or plan to purchase might not fit the iPhone XS quite right. Turns out the iPhone XS's camera bump is slightly larger than the one on the iPhone X.

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/19/iphone-x-cases-may-not-perfectly-fit-iphone-xs/

Many iPhone X cases should be okay. They bump may not be properly centered, though.

Mark

 

[Sam Posten]

My xs max otterbox has arrived

 

[Sam Posten]

Check your delivery dates.
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/20/iphone-xs-xs-max-deliveries-delayed/

Mine still says tomorrow. B&H hasn't shipped my watch so no joy there. May see if any left in Christiana at BB or Costco this weekend...

 

[Sam Posten]

XS Max and X in Otterbox Statement cases, highly recommended.


iPhone X and XS Max in Otterbox Statement cases by Sam Posten III, on Flickr

 

[Sam Posten]

Very happy with Max so far!

 

[TonyD]

Got my Max.
Now trying to get my old 5c off and the Max onto my account.

 

[Sam Posten]

All I hadda do was put my two phones close together and run an iCloud restore. Easy.

 

[TonyD]

Yah I had an old 5c running as my backup for the broken 7+ so that wouldn’t work.

I did do this with the iPad but it didn’t activate the Max onto my account.

Had to go to at.com/activate to do it.

 

[TonyD]

Ok so we have our new iPhones. Now what?

 

[DaveF]

Send them to me...? I mean, if you’re taking requests.

 

[TonyD]

Any decent wireless chargers for $20 or less?

 

[Mark Booth]

XS Max and X in Otterbox Statement cases, highly recommended.


iPhone X and XS Max in Otterbox Statement cases by Sam Posten III, on Flickr

How does the Statement case fit around the camera bump? Otterbox's site shows only the case for the iPhone X, not the XS. The camera bumps are slightly different in size between the X and XS.

Sam, can you give us a closeup photo of the camera bump on your XS (not the Max) with the Statement case installed?

Thanks!

Mark

 

[DaveF]

Any decent wireless chargers for $20 or less?

The Wirecutter has its recommendations.

A friend has the Anker, for $22. I think Wirecutter likes it. I don’t think it comes with an AC adapter, which is why it’s so affordable.
Anker 10W Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad, PowerPort Wireless 10 Compatible iPhone XS Max/XR/XS/8/8 Plus, iPhone X, 10W Fast-Charging Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S8/S8+/S7/S7 Edge More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KJL4XNY/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_uJMPBbBAPR8NX

My wife got me for an anniversary present this one that supports fast charging and includes the adapter for $45. I like it. But it has a tiny fan that whirs, in case that would bother you.
Anker PowerWave 7.5 Pad, 7.5W Fast Wireless Charger for iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus, with 10W Fast Charge for Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ / S8 / S8+ / S7 / Note 8, LG G7 (with Quick Charge 3.0 AC Adapter) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WRCW35/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_zKMPBbGCVYJK4

 

[Sam Posten]

Sam, can you give us a closeup photo of the camera bump on your XS (not the Max) with the Statement case installed?

I had the X and now have the Max. Not the plain XS. The new statement fits fine around the camera bump.

As I noted the X Statement does NOT fit the XS.

 

[Ted Todorov]

Got my XS Friday afternoon from the local Apple Store - minimal wait in line most of the time was spent switching/transferring over from my old 8 Plus which I exchange for the XS as well as switching over my gen 3 Apple Watch to the XS. (Took about 2.5 hours total).

Most things went over smoothly. Love the new camera, love FaceID. Love how much smaller it is from the 8 Plus. Still haven't gotten around to look for a case - anyone know of a good transparent case?

 

[TonyD]

A couple of things I’ve seen on the new iPhone. Going from the 7+ to the Max.

Many apps still aren’t updated to allow for the notch on top.
Parts of the viewable screen area are not there.

I could do without The line that replaced the home button that appears when apps are open.

 

[Ted Todorov]

I could do without The line that replaced the home button that appears when apps are open.

Actually I find the line extremely useful for reminding me what to do rather than hunt for the non-existent home button.

 

[TonyD]

Reminded?

 

[Sam Posten]

Still haven't gotten around to look for a case - anyone know of a good transparent case?

Otterbox statement