Nobody can explain what the 'R' in Apple's new iPhone XR stands for — and the latest theory is that even Apple doesn't know

referring to You're not the only one who's confused about Apple's recent naming conventions with the new iPhone lineup — and the latest theory is that the company itself doesn't really know what the "R" in the iPhone XR stands for. Apple usually chooses not to comment on what the letters in the iPhone names mean, except for the 'S' in '3GS,' which the company said stands for "speed" — but that was in 2009 when the iPhone 3GS was announced. Since then, the 'S' in iPhone titles have been understood to signify under-the-hood performance upgrades over a previous model, instead of a design change. I can't even think of any words starting with R that describe the iPhone XR. Apple declined to comment on any meaning behind the new iPhone titles to Business Insider when asked last week.

Back up: How to prepare for your new iPhone

If you preordered an iPhone XS ( ) or XS Max ( ) -- and you were quick about it -- your new phone will arrive tomorrow. But before you unbox your new phone, you'll have to spend a little more time with your current iPhone to back it up and prepare for the transfer of data. Clean out your storageOpen the Settings app, then select General > iPhone Storage (this option will reflect the type of device you are using). Next, go to iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back up now. iPhone XS vs. XR vs. XS Max: iPhone buying guide for 2018iPhone XS reviews are in: It's better, but not by much

Apple's new iOS 12 software fixes the most annoying part of the iPhone X

according to Generally speaking, I like — not love — my iPhone X. Well, if you had that problem, too, the good news is that Apple's newest iOS 12 operating system, available now as a free download, mostly fixes the random screenshot problem on the iPhone X (and, presumably, the brand-new iPhone XS, which shares an identical design). I've been using iOS 12 since the beta came out, and I'm pleased to report that it works as intended. In general, I personally have been really pleased with iOS 12. Apple iOS 12 is available now for the iPhone 5S and up, the iPad Mini 2 and up, and the iPod Touch 6th generation.

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