iphone – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:53:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png iphone – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 Trump Tariffs: Impact on Tech and Your Wallet in 2025 https://vernonchan.com/trump-tariffs-tech-impact-2025/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:17:46 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=66866 President Trump’s new tariff policies are reshaping the tech industry, with increased taxes on electronics imports affecting smartphone and device prices. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my favorite word”   Donald Trump, 2024 When you woke up this morning, you probably checked your smartphone, maybe fired up your […]

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]]> Apple touts iPhone 13 splash resistance, durability in new ads https://vernonchan.com/apple-iphone-13-ads-splash-resistance-durability/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:13:06 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64775 Apple has released a couple of new iPhone 13 ads highlighting key features such as splash resistance and durability. The first spot entitled “Shake” opens with a dog looking slightly bored under the hot sun as it gazes at the swimming pool. Its owner is engrossed with her iPhone as she’s seated on a deck […]

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]]> iOS 14.5 lets you unlock your iPhone even with your mask on https://vernonchan.com/ios-14-5-beta-unlock-iphone-mask-on-apple-watch/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:07:14 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64366 Apple has steadfastly stuck with a single biometric authentication method on its new iPhones—Face ID. In the era of frantic hand sanitising and wearing face masks daily, though, it can be a hassle having to enter your passcode manually and constantly throughout the day. However, the upcoming iOS 14.5 update (now in developer beta) introduces […]

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]]> iOS 13.5: Unlocking device when wearing face mask is now faster https://vernonchan.com/ios-13-5-face-id-unlock-face-mask/ Thu, 21 May 2020 13:04:49 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=61848 I know I’m not the only one who’s irked when donning a face mask and struggling to unlock my iPhone with Face ID. There are essentially three options: temporarily remove your mask to unlock with your face; wait a couple of seconds (and sometimes more) for passcode unlock; or use an Android phone/iPhone with a […]

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]]> Apple closes all 42 stores in China amid Coronavirus outbreak https://vernonchan.com/apple-shuts-stores-china-novel-coronavirus/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:41:50 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58056 Apple has announced that it is temporarily closing its 42 stores in mainland China, as the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) spreads. As of 2 February 2020, there are 14,411 confirmed cases in China with 304 deaths. Outside of China, confirmed cases top 146 across 23 countries, with the first death reported in the Philippines. The Cupertino […]

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]]> You can get your iPhone fixed onsite by Apple at home or office https://vernonchan.com/apple-onsite-repair-service-iphone/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:47:28 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=58051 Apple is now offering onsite repair services for customers in select cities, reports Macrumors. The onsite service option is available through Apple Authorised Service Provider Go Tech Services, enabling you to get repair work done on your iPhone at home or at your office. Onsite repairs from Go Tech Services are available in San Francisco, […]

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]]> Pre-order iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max on 19 October https://vernonchan.com/pre-order-iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-on-19-october/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:08 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=49832 For Malaysian Apple fans who’ve been dying to get their hands on the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, there isn’t long to wait now. The two flagship devices from Apple go up for pre-order starting tomorrow, 19 October 2018 (3.01PM). This coincides with the iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4, too. If […]

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]]> Apple reports best June quarter ever – strong iPhone, Services and Wearables sales https://vernonchan.com/apple-quarterly-financials-best-june-quarter-ever/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 03:57:30 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=47843 It’s a rosy kind of summer for Apple. Blooming even. The company has just announced financial results for the past three months and things look great. Apple posted a quarterly revenue of USD53.3 billion, it’s best-ever third quarter in the company’s history. It’s Apple’s fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. Apple CEO, Tim Cook […]

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]]> Apple records best ever March quarter, iPhone X top seller https://vernonchan.com/apple-financial-results-2018-best-march-quarter/ Wed, 02 May 2018 12:19:57 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=46110 Apple has just announced its financial results for its fiscal 2018 second quarter, beating expectations. It recorded its best March quarter ever, posting a quarterly revenue of USD61.1 billion, an increase of 16 percent from the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 65 percent of the quarter’s revenue, with Greater China and Japan recording over […]

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]]> You can get the iPhone 8 for MYR1,100 off from Tesco https://vernonchan.com/iphone-8-promo-price-tesco-malaysia/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:02:55 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=45057 How’s this for a shocking deal? Tesco Malaysia is offering the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at a steep discount. Now you can pick up your groceries and a new iPhone, too. Tesco is offering the iPhone 8 64GB for MYR2,699, and astonishing MYR1,100 of its retail price (SRP: MYR3,649). The 256GB version is […]

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