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Just received another email regarding this but this time it’s a 10x bigger check. $30.43 
Apparently if you cashed the small $3.06 check you were eligible for the residual funds
https://www.graceclassaction.com
Apparently if you cashed the small $3.06 check you were eligible for the residual funds
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Pursuant to the Court's Stipulation and Order Re Settlement Fund Residual, a second distribution was ordered for Class Members who negotiated their initial settlement check. The residual distribution will occur on August 12, 2022. For detailed instructions and FAQs regarding retrieving, printing, and negotiating your check, as well as answers to other settlement-related questions, please visit the distribution section of the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Pursuant to the Court's Stipulation and Order Re Settlement Fund Residual, a second distribution was ordered for Class Members who negotiated their initial settlement check. The residual distribution will occur on August 12, 2022. For detailed instructions and FAQs regarding retrieving, printing, and negotiating your check, as well as answers to other settlement-related questions, please visit the distribution section of the Frequently Asked Questions page.
So I just got this email and thought it was a scam at first.
Decided just to look it up and see if it's something real or not.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21...-needing-ios-7
Decided just to look it up and see if it's something real or not.
Get ready for your $3 settlement check over FaceTime needing iOS 7
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21...-needing-ios-7
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That GoPro hypersmooth like video feature would be nice thou.
kind of annoyed they switched to 24mm Full frame equivalent for the main camera. 24mm is my least favorite focal length.
there will be more edge distortion as well.
kind of annoyed they switched to 24mm Full frame equivalent for the main camera. 24mm is my least favorite focal length.
there will be more edge distortion as well.
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Maybe I missed it since I was half watching and half doing work, but was there any talk of a vapor chamber or improved cooling? That was one of the rumors for the 14 Pro. Would greatly appreciate if they improved the cooling so the phone stays cooler and/or the display stays brighter for longer periods of time.
helpful for sunny days, gaming, gps navigation or using my phone as a display for a drone.
helpful for sunny days, gaming, gps navigation or using my phone as a display for a drone.
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Man I was considering upgrading to a stainless steel Series 8 but the pricing for the Ultra is really aggressive.
45mm SS is $749 vs the Ultra at $799
interestingly the Titanium Series 7 was 41mm $799 and 45mm $849
for a $50 difference I wonder if I could live with the chonkiness. Or maybe stick with the way cheaper aluminum model.
45mm SS is $749 vs the Ultra at $799
interestingly the Titanium Series 7 was 41mm $799 and 45mm $849
for a $50 difference I wonder if I could live with the chonkiness. Or maybe stick with the way cheaper aluminum model.
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And this is why I no longer immediately update my phone.
Some iPhone Users Unable to Update Apps After Installing iOS 16
https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/12...p-store-error/
There are reports with 15.7 as well.
edit: I have the same issue with 14.8
macOS and iPadOS is affected too.
Some iPhone Users Unable to Update Apps After Installing iOS 16
https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/12...p-store-error/
There are reports with 15.7 as well.
edit: I have the same issue with 14.8
macOS and iPadOS is affected too.
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I’m upgrading from my 12PM strictly for the 120hz and better cameras.
Trading this phone in to offset the cost.
Also decided im going to upgrade a little more frequently. My last upgrade 7Plus to 12PM was a little too long.
if youre willing to wait, the 15 should be a good one to wait for since it’s likely that’s when they will finally switch to USBC since the EU is forcing them.
Trading this phone in to offset the cost.
Also decided im going to upgrade a little more frequently. My last upgrade 7Plus to 12PM was a little too long.
if youre willing to wait, the 15 should be a good one to wait for since it’s likely that’s when they will finally switch to USBC since the EU is forcing them.
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ho lee fuk. Welp looks like I won't need to be getting the 14 anytime soon. 
Video inside
https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...lisation-motor
Video inside
https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...lisation-motor
Bug in iPhone 14 Pro Max causes camera to physically fail, users say
Bug in iPhone 14 Pro Max causes camera to physically fail, users say
Owners report opening camera in apps such as TikTok and Instagram leads to grinding sounds and vibrations in entire phone
The iPhone 14 range, including the Pro Max, was released on Friday last week.
Alex Hern UK technology editor Mon 19 Sep 2022 08.03 EDT
A major bug in Apple’s latest iPhone is causing the camera to physically fail when using apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, some owners have reported.
The bug in the company’s iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most expensive model in the iPhone 14 range, appears to affect the optical image stabilisation (OIS) feature, which uses a motor to eliminate the effects of camera shake when taking pictures. Opening the camera in certain apps causes the OIS motor to go haywire, causing audible grinding sounds and physically vibrating the entire phone.
Apple did not respond to requests for comment about the bug, which has been reported by multiple users on social media.
The iPhone 14 range, including the Pro Max, was released on Friday last week.
Alex Hern UK technology editor Mon 19 Sep 2022 08.03 EDT
A major bug in Apple’s latest iPhone is causing the camera to physically fail when using apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram, some owners have reported.
The bug in the company’s iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most expensive model in the iPhone 14 range, appears to affect the optical image stabilisation (OIS) feature, which uses a motor to eliminate the effects of camera shake when taking pictures. Opening the camera in certain apps causes the OIS motor to go haywire, causing audible grinding sounds and physically vibrating the entire phone.
Apple did not respond to requests for comment about the bug, which has been reported by multiple users on social media.
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well that's good.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022...eras-next-week
The ever-larger lens array may not be the only bumpy thing about the iPhone 14 Pro Max's camera. Some users are reporting that the phone is making grinding noises and vibrating when they try to take photos with third-party apps like SnapChat and TikTok, severely distorting the camera images and, in some cases, damaging the camera's hardware. The issue doesn't appear to be universal, but MacRumors has gathered complaints from users across multiple social media sites and its own forums, as has The Guardian. Some YouTubers have also documented the phenomenon.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple has acknowledged the issue and plans to release a fix next week.
The distortion and vibration is most likely being caused by the camera's optical image stabilization gyroscope, which when working normally corrects for shaking and hand motion so that the camera can take in a bit more light without taking blurry images (although the iPhone cameras do feature optical zoom, it's handled using different physical lenses and not one lens with mechanical parts that can physically zoom in and out).
Until Apple releases a fix, users should try to refrain from using the camera within these apps—allowing the OIS gyroscope to grind for extended periods of time could damage the camera, and Apple specifically warns against attaching iPhones to motorcycles or other things that vibrate excessively. When possible, shooting photos or videos with the built-in camera app and then uploading or importing them to your third-party app of choice is a workaround that could save your device some stress.
If you do experience hardware damage as a result of this bug, you should be able to get your phone repaired or replaced under warranty.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022...eras-next-week
Apple plans a fix for “grinding,” “vibrating” iPhone 14 Pro Max cameras next week
Apple plans a fix for “grinding,” “vibrating” iPhone 14 Pro Max cameras next week
Bug is most likely an issue with the optical image stabilization system.
Andrew Cunningham - 9/19/2022, 2:53 PMThe ever-larger lens array may not be the only bumpy thing about the iPhone 14 Pro Max's camera. Some users are reporting that the phone is making grinding noises and vibrating when they try to take photos with third-party apps like SnapChat and TikTok, severely distorting the camera images and, in some cases, damaging the camera's hardware. The issue doesn't appear to be universal, but MacRumors has gathered complaints from users across multiple social media sites and its own forums, as has The Guardian. Some YouTubers have also documented the phenomenon.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple has acknowledged the issue and plans to release a fix next week.
The distortion and vibration is most likely being caused by the camera's optical image stabilization gyroscope, which when working normally corrects for shaking and hand motion so that the camera can take in a bit more light without taking blurry images (although the iPhone cameras do feature optical zoom, it's handled using different physical lenses and not one lens with mechanical parts that can physically zoom in and out).
Until Apple releases a fix, users should try to refrain from using the camera within these apps—allowing the OIS gyroscope to grind for extended periods of time could damage the camera, and Apple specifically warns against attaching iPhones to motorcycles or other things that vibrate excessively. When possible, shooting photos or videos with the built-in camera app and then uploading or importing them to your third-party app of choice is a workaround that could save your device some stress.
If you do experience hardware damage as a result of this bug, you should be able to get your phone repaired or replaced under warranty.