Common Issues with The iPhone 13 Series
As much as these facets were widely celebrated, they brought about a whole new suite of concerns. Apple has been working to address these issues with iOS updates and bug fixes, but we explore the root of these issues and how you can address them if they crop up.
1. Unresponsive Touch Screen
One of the biggest draws for the iPhone during its nascent years was the response rate on its devices. Using an iPhone feels like an intrinsically smooth activity due to how well input is received on its screens, whether it’s while typing on the keyboard or using haptics during video games. Yet to everyone’s concern, shortly after the release of the iPhone 13 there were reports of the new iPhones being unresponsive to taps. Examples of this were described as requiring several taps for the iPhone to recognise input, both on the Lock Screen and Tap to Wake functions. The upper corners of the screen seem to be most vulnerable to this issue.
Thankfully, Apple has since released a software update to address this issue, and any users facing an unresponsive touch screen can head on over to download the iOS 15.0.1 update today.
2. Apple Watch Unlocking Does Not Work
Another boon that comes with picking up an iPhone is entering the Apple tech ecosystem. Coupled with wearables and accessories such as the Apple Watch and AirPods respectively, Apple has built a whole line of products that integrate seamlessly. Considering this, reports and confirmation by Apple itself of Apple Watches not unlocking was a big concern for everyone.
Without missing a beat, Apple was quick to release a software update on the iOS and watchOS to circumvent this issue. Users worried about unlocking their Apple Watches with FaceID no longer have reasons to fret, thankfully.
3. Bad Service
Without cellular service, the iPhone 13 becomes nothing more than a highly spec-ed out iTouch (remember those?) Many users of the iPhone 13 reportedly faced these issues on their devices, particularly when they were in areas that did not service cellular coverage for older iPhone models. This caused the iPhone 13 to drop coverage and send a “No Service” error to users.
Solutions to fix these issues follow a step by step process of first disabling and enabling AirPlane Mode on the iPhone. Should that fail to reconnect your device to your service provider, Apple recommends force restarting the iPhone and resetting Data Roaming options. Outside of these solutions, users might also require a replacement SIM card in the event their current one is corrupted.
4. Apple Music Not Working
On launch, many buyers of the new iPhone 13 were surely eager to set it up and get it running. To their dismay, they found that they were unable to reaccess Apple Music on devices restored from an iCloud backup. Specifically, users were unable to access their Apple Music catalogue and Apple Music settings, the former of which is often paid for and belongs to the users themselves. Naturally, this was a huge issue with the iPhone 13 and Apple immediately released a software update correcting this.
Any users still facing this issue can easily head on over to the “Software Update” section of their iPhone settings and download the bug fix today.
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Posted : January 13, 2022
A large part of what makes the iPad Mini so popular is its tiny frame combined with insane processing power. Apple knew their target demographic well when tweaking the specs for this recent release, and it really shows. Catered towards people working on the go, and creatives who spend a lot of time drawing and sketching for work, this 6th generation iPad Mini checks all the boxes for a powerful and portable tablet suited for work and play.
Apart from the changes to case material, the new design language of the iPad Mini 6 features a larger edge-to-edge screen, along with narrow borders and minimum bezel space. Although we’ve seen bezel-less devices from Apple for the better half of a decade, this is the first time the iPad Mini has gotten such an upgrade. In addition to looking much sleeker, this change is felt even more coupled with the new 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide colour, and ultra-low reflectivity.
The end result is a gorgeous dynamic screen that makes the iPad Mini 6 a practical choice indoors and outdoors. Not to mention the support of Apple Pencil 2, which feels amazing on the low latency screen. All these facets add up to make a difference larger than the sum of each individual part, resulting in the new iPad Mini feeling like the perfect device for anyone wanting a portable and adaptable workhorse tablet.
Apart from the changes to case material, the new design language of the iPad Mini 6 features a larger edge-to-edge screen, along with narrow borders and minimum bezel space. Although we’ve seen bezel-less devices from Apple for the better half of a decade, this is the first time the iPad Mini has gotten such an upgrade. In addition to looking much sleeker, this change is felt even more coupled with the new 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide colour, and ultra-low reflectivity.
The end result is a gorgeous dynamic screen that makes the iPad Mini 6 a practical choice indoors and outdoors. Not to mention the support of Apple Pencil 2, which feels amazing on the low latency screen. All these facets add up to make a difference larger than the sum of each individual part, resulting in the new iPad Mini feeling like the perfect device for anyone wanting a portable and adaptable workhorse tablet.
It wouldn’t be an Apple upgrade if they didn’t improve the camera capabilities on the device. If anything, that’s the least we expect from the tech giant’s annual keynote events. This time, the iPad Mini has received blessings in both the front and back cameras on the device. Boasting a 12MP camera on both the front and back of the 6th-Gen iPad Mini, this is a massive boon compared to the relatively sub-par 7 and 8-megapixel cameras on the respective front and back of the 5th-Gen iPad Mini. The newer Mini also has the ability to record in 4k and capture higher-quality images, courtesy of the new Smart HDR 3 function in the A15 Bionic chip.
Knowing that video calls are also more popular now than even in the time of COVID-19, Apple’s implementation of CentreStage for a more natural video call experience also feels like a natural feature to have as well.
A ton of well-deserved updates to the iPad Mini makes it feel right at home alongside Apple’s latest generation of tablets. If you’re still wondering if you should still get the new iPad, the make or break factor here really is the size and portability of the iPad Mini 6.
Historically, the Mini was always viewed as the cheaper and lower-spec cousin of the flagship iPad. Not this time – the iPad Mini 6 proves a worthy contender for the individual who’s constantly on the move, looking for an all in one device that fits comfortably in the palm of their hand.
