News & Reviews:   Apple iPhone 13 pre-order

A poor signal can be a pain in the a*s for smartphone users. However, have you ever wondered if your device is doing better than other smartphones while that happens? According to this test conducted by the editors from the Chinese blog Mydrivers, the iPhone 13 appears to be the worst compared to other top Android devices for internet reception quality.

Apple is reportedly planning to ditch the SIM card slot on its iPhones and instead only provide support for eSIM. In fact, the company may even release an eSIM-only iPhone 14 series model for certain regions this September.

The next-generation Apple iPhone lineup may be getting a considerable price bump due to the disruption to the global supply chain. This is according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, which in the latest report by his firm believed that the upcoming iPhone 14 may get a USD100 or ~RM443 price increase compared to its predecessor.

Displays can sometimes have weird issues resulting from software errors. Last year, iPad mini 6 users reported discolouration on the display, while iPhone 11 owners also complained about green tints on their screens before. This time, there's a problem with the iPhone 13.

For most industries, the global chip shortage has been nothing but trouble. Big ones like Apple even lost billions in projected revenue because of the shortages. But the situation isn't bad for everyone - at least, not for iPhone 13 owners.

When it comes to software, there's always going to be bugs when a new version is out. That's no different for iOS, which is now on version 15 for iPhones. Fortunately, Apple is quick with updates and has released iOS 15.1.1.

Earlier, it was reported that replacing the iPhone 13's screen with third-party vendors would stop Face ID from working. That has, of course, led to complaints from the independent companies that provide iPhone repair services. However, Apple might have compromised and promised to remove the restriction with an upcoming software update.

Supply chain issues are still widely affecting the technology industry. Therefore, it's no doubt Apple would also be in trouble. According to the latest information, the iPhone 13 series might be facing production issues until early 2022.

Apple fans were undoubtedly excited with the iPhone 13 series revealed earlier this month. The company's latest smartphones are supposed to arrive in Malaysia around 12-14 October 2021. But we might not get them on time due to some issues.

The iPhone 13 series has gained a lot of hype after its launch. Not only having a 120Hz display for the first time, but the devices also came with other impressive camera features that photography enthusiasts would love. Besides that, there's the new A15 Bionic chip for all the models as well, but the one for iPhone 13 is said to be different from the one in the iPhone 13 Pro.