Apple changes its iPhone photo contest page to say it will pay winners
byAndro Alex-0
according to But around the time this story was originally published at 6:33PM ET, Apple updated the original newsroom announcement for the contest. Photographers who shoot the final 10 winning photos will receive a licensing fee for use of such photos on billboards and other Apple marketing channels. The contest asks for iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max users to submit their best photos via Twitter, Instagram, email, or Weibo. The artist community has since called out Apple for its approach to the contest, with many referring to it as predatory. "I don't think I should have to explain to Apple that artists deserve to be paid for their work," Reynolds said.
Apple posts video shot on 32 iPhone XRs, plus behind-the-scenes footage
In a departure from its usual advertising style, Apple on Monday posted a new video to YouTube called "Full Circle," which showcasing some of the wilder video possibilities of the iPhone XR. The piece was shot on commission by Donghoon Jun and James Thornton. For filming, the pair used two apps, ProCamera and ProCam 6 , but most importantly 32 iPhone XRs mounted on a 360-degree bullet-time rig inside a darkened tent. The equipment can be seen in a much longer "Behind the Scenes" videoApple this year has increased the number of "artistic" ads used to sell its latest generation of products. Three of these made Adweek's annual "Best Ads" rankings, including its "Welcome Home" spot for the HomePod, a "Share Your Gifts" holiday commercial and "Unlock" for the iPhone X.
Griffin introduces new wireless chargers for the iPhone and Apple Watch
according to Griffin is announcing several wireless chargers at CES today, including a model that can simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and an iPhone. That headlining product, the PowerBlock Wireless Fast Charging Pad, is 7.5-watt Qi charger with a spot for an iPhone on one side and an Apple Watch on the other. There's also the Reserve Wireless Charging Bank, a 5,000mAh portable battery that can wirelessly charge your phone. All of the new wireless chargers will be available in the next few months. The charging pad and Apple Watch dock will sell for $79.99, the iPhone-only charging pad will sell for $59.99, the wireless charging phone pad / stand will sell for $39.99, and finally, the wireless charging power bank will sell for $34.99.
Apple Supplier Warning Reveals iPhone XR Problem
The WSJ reveals that Apple will drop LCD displays altogether from next year's iPhone line-up in favour of OLED. In an era of 1080p and 1440p OLEDs, the 720p LCD in the iPhone XR doesn't cut it with customers - even after Apple's recent stealth price cuts. Consequently, buyers will get a second-generation iPhone XR still stuck with LCD. This causes problems for the whole iPhone range as the iPhone XR was meant to be the primary sales driver. While the iPhone XR display may look poor on paper, in reality it is better than many 1080p rivals.
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