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Apple Acknowledges problem with a “SIM Not Supported” error on iPhone 14s

Dan Uff October 17, 2022 0

MacRumors is reporting that some iPhone 14 users are experiencing an error message at random times stating that a SIM is not supported.

According to the article:

In a memo seen by MacRumors, Apple acknowledges that some users of the ‌iPhone 14‌, ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max may see a message that reads "SIM Not Supported" appear on their device. After displaying the pop-up message, the iPhone may entirely freeze, according to the memo. Apple says it's "investigating" the issue and notes it's not a hardware problem, adding that customers should keep their software up to date.

In the meantime, as the investigation is ongoing, Apple advises customers to wait a few minutes to see if the message disappears. If it doesn't, customers should not attempt to restore the device, Apple emphasizes in the memo. Instead, customers should head to an Apple Store or authorized service provider where a request for technical assistance can be submitted, and the issue resolved.

This is not the first time Apple has acknowledged a bug for its latest iPhones. In the days and weeks following its launch, the ‌iPhone 14‌ has had several issues, including issues with device activations and camera vibrations. Both issues have been addressed in subsequent ‌iOS 16‌ updates. Apple is currently testing iOS 16.1 with developers and public beta testers, with a launch expected at the end of this month.

iPhone 14 won’t turn on? Troubleshooting tips and tricks

Dan Uff October 17, 2022 0

Some people are having problems with turning on the iPhone 14. While there is no word if Apple is aware of the problem, here's what you can try and get it back in the meantime.

Put the iPhone on its charger - You may have to put it on the charger until the device is at least 20% charged.
Force Restart the iPhone - Press / release volume up, press / release volume down, hold power until you see the Apple Logo.
Contact Apple Support - You may need to contact Apple Support. Phone numbers can be found here.

Some Apple TV+ Series Debuting in the United Kingdom on DVD

CompuScoop Staff October 17, 2022 0

Apple TV+ series “See,” “For All Mankind,” “Truth Be Told,” and “The Morning Show” will soon be available as HD Blu-Ray and DVD options for the British audience thanks to the label Dazzler Media, which is planning to release the first seasons of these shows in a physical format.

Via BGR:

[The series] will soon be available as HD Blu-Ray and DVD options for the British audience thanks to the label Dazzler Media, which is planning to release the first seasons of these shows in a physical format.

“For All Mankind” was already known to be released in a Blu-Ray edition later next month, as Dazzler Media is already accepting pre-orders of the show for £22.99.

This is not the first time we see Apple TV Plus originals being made available as physical releases. Last year, the crime drama series starring Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell, “Defending Jacob” saw its debut on a Blu-Ray offering.

No word on when or if it'll be available in the United States or other countries.

Netflix announces ad tier plan starting November 3rd, 2022

Dan Uff October 17, 2022 0

The below is the official press release from Netflix announcing a new ad pricing tier:

We’re excited to launch Basic with Ads — Netflix’s lower priced ad-supported plan — in November.

• Unmissable entertainment at unbeatable value: Basic with Ads will cost just $6.99 a month in the US and launch on November 3 at 9 am PT.

• Available in 12 countries: Basic with Ads will be available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US.

• A plan for every fan: Our current plans and members will not be impacted. Basic with Ads complements our existing ad-free Basic, Standard and Premium plans.

Basic with Ads offers all the features people expect from Netflix’s Basic plan, with a few differences:

• What stays the same: A wide variety of great TV shows and movies; personalized viewing experience; available on a wide range of TV and mobile devices; change or cancel your plan at any time.

• What’s different: Video quality up to 720p/HD (now for both our Basic with Ads and Basic plans); average of 4 to 5 minutes of ads per hour; a limited number of movies and TV shows won’t be available due to licensing restrictions, which we’re working on; no ability to download titles.

In short, Basic with Ads is everything people love about Netflix, at a lower price, with a few ads in-between. Starting in November, signing up will be easy — visit Netflix.com, and register with your email, date of birth, and gender to get started.

Basic with Ads also represents an exciting opportunity for advertisers — the chance to reach a diverse audience, including younger viewers who increasingly don’t watch linear TV, in a premium environment with a seamless, high-resolution ads experience.

• Ad Format: At launch, ads will be 15 or 30 seconds in length, which will play before and during shows and films.

• Advertiser Controls: To help advertisers reach the right audience — and ensure our ads are more relevant for consumers — we’ll offer broad targeting capabilities by country and genre (e.g. action, drama, romance, sci-fi). Advertisers will also be able to prevent their ads from appearing on content that might be inconsistent with their brand (e.g. sex, nudity or graphic violence).

• Verification Tools: We have partnerships with DoubleVerify and Integral Ad Science to verify the viewability and traffic validity of our ads starting in Q1 2023.

• Audience Measurement: To enable advertisers to understand how Netflix can reach their target audience, Nielsen will use its Digital Ad Ratings (DAR) in the U.S. This will become available sometime in 2023 and eventually be reported through Nielsen ONE Ads.

Basic with Ads will launch just six months after we first announced the option of a lower priced ads plan. None of this would have been possible without our team’s hard work or Microsoft’s extraordinary partnership. The switch from linear is happening at an ever increasing speed, with streaming now surpassing broadcast and cable in the US. We’re confident that with Netflix starting at $6.99 a month, we now have a price and plan for every fan. While it’s still very early days, we’re pleased with the interest from both consumers and the advertising community — and couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. As we learn from and improve the experience, we expect to launch in more countries over time.