Anyone can recommend a local seller that stocks the right side (I assume it's also Hoda) screen protector? Preferably a seller with their own on-site ordering, not Lazada, Shopee, etc.



I've seen some matte types that are also full edge-2-edge, but appears the part that goes over the notch isn't covered in the anti-glare coating (looks clear). Considering those types, but never seen anyone posting about it, so I'm unsure of the reliability. FaceID is already very finicky with masks on. Had to try the half-mask alternative appearance hack a few times before I finally got it to work somewhat reliably, so if having another layer on top of the depth camera makes it unreliable again I'll probably



Perhaps you can open your Cellular/MobileData settings and check if it's set to 5G, Auto or 4G.

In Malaysia, mostly still 4G, but if you happen to live in an area (like Klang Valley) where they have started building and beta-testing 5G infra, the battery drain might be from the phone constantly trying to switch but failing to connect to a 5G tower somewhere. It's like the phone can "see" the 5G band but cannot authenticate the connection (because telco haven't allowed it yet) and gets a null response so it keeps retrying a couple of times (during this time it also fires up the GPS) before switching back to 4G, and it'll repeat that a few times every hour.

Try switching to 4G and leaving it overnight again.

This post has been edited by G-17: Oct 12 2021, 02:30 PM

I assume brands like Hoda and Spigen have been around for a while and you guys already know which local sellers are good. My issue isn't really price, but speed of delivery. If I didn't care about that I'd forget these brands and order screen protector direct from FloLab or other accessories directly from those fancy Apple-certified or Japanese brands.

This post has been edited by G-17: Oct 12 2021, 02:41 PM

"Good packaging and fast delivery. 5 stars!!"

This is what I don't get about the 13 Pro models.
They boast about ProRes video, but expect people to export those video sizes via Lightning with USB 2.0 speeds??
You start exporting 30 minutes of ProRes 4K via Lightning tonight, by the time you finish iPhone 14 will be out.

I'm not defending Apple (I know they're stingy as f*#k when it comes to warranty claims), but there is some truth to what they say about pressure. Depending on how strong the water pressure in your house is, the tap water pressure could be more that the pressure of submerging the device in 1.5m of still water.

Pro tip: Don't submerge anything that doesn't have a "Submariner" or G-Shock" on the front.

Apple still need to figure out how to unbrick devices in DFU mode if they go portless though. So future iPhones, if truly portless, will need to have a partition in the internal storage for a recovery image.

I personally still want a USB-C port though. That way I can use apps like shiftscreen the same way I do on the iPad.

Yes, you download the app and enable the blocklists via Settings > Safari > Content Blockers. Usually when you launch the app they will guide you to do the same.
On iOS, the best blockers (afaik) are AdGuard and 1Blocker, although to get the best out of them requires you to pay for the additional features. AdGuard free version should be sufficient for most people, but it won't come close to something like Firefox + uBlock Origin on the desktop.


Worst case; Just pick up some case or screen protector to resell in Garage sales. Even if you have to sell at discounted rate, still lose like $50, which is better than losing $300.


Wow, didn't know this. Thanks for the info.

I was actually very close to getting a Maxis plan 13 Mini for my mother from Machines. Luckily mum insisted on sticking to her Digi Prepaid line (she told me something about cheap IDD add-on or whatever), so I bought directly from Apple instead. Looks like I dodged a bullet there. Will make note to self - If want iPhone with telco plan, buy straight from telco.

This post has been edited by G-17: Oct 17 2021, 11:44 AM