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Apple's iPhone XS Has A Serious Problem

I’ve said it before: what  Apple   ’s iPhone XS ( details ) and iPhone XS Max ( details ) get right,  they get very right indeed . But it’s now clear  their biggest weakness  is not just  about saving money  (and making the  iPhone XR look good ), it’s connected a fundamental flaw that may require a recall… In short: many of Apple’s new iPhones refuse to charge. The news comes following a flurry of customer complaints across Apple Support Communities, Reddit, MacRumors forums, Twitter and YouTube. And YouTube’s most popular tech channel has now  shown off  how widespread this is. Speaking to me ahead of publishing, Lewis Hilsenteger - aka Unbox Therapy - told me of “hundreds” of posts detailing a phenomenon whereby the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max won’t charge if they are plugged into a wall charger when in standby. Moreover, some of the phones become frozen and have to be reset. Curious about how widespread this is, Hilsentege...