These poll results measuring reactions to the new iPhones are, well, mostly what you’d expect

referring to The results of a Harris poll measuring peoples' reactions to the new iPhone models are out, and 9to5Mac has a roundup of the highlights which include the fact that almost half of the respondents were excited by what Apple has started shipping out this week. The results herein say one thing or another, depending on the pre-existing attitudes about the company you bring to the table. Or you can go the glass half empty route and counter that with, well, half of people in this poll also do not feel that way. When those planning to upgrade their phone this year were informed or reminded of the price, there was a marked reduction in the number who said they were likely to buy the iPhone XS. And if you think Apple's best days are behind it, you can, well, find some data here to underscore your belief.

Jim Cramer praises Apple's new iPhones — these will be a 'breakthrough' for the company

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday praised Apple's newly unveiled iPhones, calling the smartphones much more enticing than the models released last year. "I found this one to be a breakthrough," said Cramer, whose charitable trust owns shares of Apple. Apple showcased the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at its event in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday. Last year, investors panicked about iPhone orders after a report from a Taiwan-based newspaper, The Economic Times, said the consumer tech giant may be cutting orders for the then-new iPhone 8. At the time, Cramer said news about supply concerns or iPhone orders have plagued Apple investors "since the beginning of time" and they should ignore the report.

The Apple Watch stole the show from this year's new iPhones

as mentioned in Nearly every model of the Apple Watch Series 4, on the other hand, won't ship until October 12th to October 19th. The iPhone has become boringThere's a number of reasons why the Apple Watch is outshining the iPhone these days. In 2015, the phone was paired with the Apple Watch for the first time, giving diehard fans a better reason to incorporate more Apple hardware and software into their lives. Perhaps Apple overcomes engineering and design hurdles to create a round-shaped Apple Watch. There's myriad ways the Apple Watch can improve and reach a more mass-market audience.

Brazen thieves steal 18 new iPhones in South Beach, police say

SOUTH BEACH, Fla. - The excitement over the debut of the new iPhone XS and XS Max, which went on sale at Apple stores on Friday, was short lived for a group of tourists from Chile in South Beach. Despite the heavy security at the Apple store at 1021 Lincoln Rd., in South Beach, detectives believe it was a targeted heist. There were long lines of customers at the Apple stores in South Beach and Miami's Brickell. The new AppleCare+ warranty program for the XS and XS Max replaces stolen iPhones for up to 2 incidents with deductibles ranging from $229 to $269. Rodriguez said they have yet to find out what brazen burglars are willing to do to get their hands on the coveted new iPhones.

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