Sonos starts bringing Trueplay EQ to the latest iPhones

Sonos hasn't brought its custom EQ software to the iPhone 14 or 14 Pro when it first came out. But now, it looks like Trueplay has finally made its way to the newest iPhones. Trueplay on many Sonos speakers requires compatible iOS devices to work. And now, iPhone 14 owners can take advantage of the feature. It is still listed as coming to the iPhone 14/14 Pro, but 9to5Mac has spotted it in the wild. They claim the feature even works on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 14 bug shows 'SIM not supported' message

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If your new iPhone 14 shows a pop-up message saying "SIM not supported," you're not alone. Apple has acknowledged this bug is affecting some users. When this pop-up message shows up, your iPhone might entirely freeze. According to the company, it is "investigating" the issue, and it's not a hardware problem. It reminds customers to keep their software up to date.

Apple says if you encounter the problem, wait a few minutes to see if the message disappears. If it doesn't, you shouldn't attempt to restore your device. Instead, head to an Apple Store or an authorized service provider to ask for help.

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Roller coaster rides in the US trigger the iPhone 14's crash detection

While reviewers have gotten creative about testing the new crash detection feature on Apple's iPhone 14 and Apple Watch devices, some users are unexpectedly testing out the feature simply by getting on amusement park rides. Wall Street Journal reported instances when the iPhone 14 in the US triggered the car crash detection feature after their owners got on roller coasters. WSJ's Joanna Stern has shared some of the audio recordings on Twitter of the automated voice messages the emergency services were getting from these devices. The message is repeated seven times in a call. And the feature picks up background audio from the scene. 

Some users have also reported having their iPhones make 911 calls after the phone was dropped while driving or right after. The crash detection feature uses a combination of sensor data to assess a possible crash. If it detects one, you'll get a warning on the screen for 10 seconds. It then starts a 10-second countdown accompanied by an alarm sound. After it's done with the countdown, your iPhone or Apple Watch will call emergency services and offer location details. If you added an emergency contact, the devices will send them a text.

Apple to charge CA$129 for iPhone 14 battery replacements

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If you want to get the new iPhone 14's battery replaced, that's going to cost a bit more than getting repairs for older iPhone models. While the battery replacement fee is $89 for older iPhones, the fee for the new iPhones will go for $129. This payment includes the cost of a new battery and service by an Apple Store or an Apple Repair Center. Replacement fees may vary if you go through a third-party Apple Authorized Service Provider.

Those who got AppleCare+ can get your iPhone 14 battery replaced for free, but the battery needs to retain 80% of its original capacity.

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