Mobile
Apple’s Secret iPhone Prototype Surfaces, Possibly a Testbed for Haptic Buttons
November 11, 2024 – A rare iPhone prototype has been unveiled in a video shared by the Youtube channel AppleDemoYT. Originally sourced from an electronics recycling factory, this unique device features a distinctive “double-fish” design (a pattern formed by two intersecting circles, known as “Vesica Piscis” in Latin) on its back, replacing the familiar Apple…
Apple’s iPhone Hits New High with $1,018 Average Retail Price in the US
November 07, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm CIRP on November 6th, the weighted average retail price (US-WARP) of iPhones in the US market has reached $1,018. This increase is attributed to consumers’ growing preference for Pro models and their demand for higher storage capacities. The report highlights that in…
iPhone 16 Permitted as Personal Luggage in Indonesia, But Not for Commercial Use
October 28, 2024 – The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has announced that travelers are permitted to bring iPhone 16 devices into the country, but the sale of these devices is prohibited. Due to Apple not meeting Indonesia’s local investment targets, the newly released iPhone 16 series, which launched in September, cannot be sold in Indonesia….
Apple to Roll Out Genmoji and More in iOS 18.2 Beta Soon
October 28, 2024 – Apple announced last Friday that it will be rolling out its new Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand features to users of the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 developer betas in the “coming weeks.” The complete news article was shared on Apple’s Feedback Assistant website, detailing how users…
Samsung Stays High-End: No Plans for Affordable Foldable Phone
October 23, 2024 – Following the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition smartphone, Samsung has confirmed to SisaJournal, a Korean media outlet, that it currently has no plans to introduce a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Fold series. The company stated, “Rather than viewing the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as…
Apple’s Most Aromatic iPhone Expected in March: Morgan Stanley Predicts SE 4 Sales of 15-20 Million Units
October 16, 2024 – Morgan Stanley, a leading American investment bank, has released a new investment note predicting a shipment volume of between 15 to 20 million units for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, driven by the integration of Apple Intelligence. According to the report, despite the iPhone 16 series sales being below expectations, Apple…
Apple iPhone 16 Faces Sales Ban in Indonesia Due to Unfulfilled Investment Commitments
October 12, 2024 – The iPhone 16 series, launched by Apple nearly a month ago, has yet to make its debut in the Indonesian market. According to Agus Gumiwang, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, the primary reason for this delay is that the iPhone 16 has not secured the necessary TKDN certification. The Minister revealed that…
Apple Maintains Stronghold in U.S. Teen Market: 87% Own an iPhone
October 10, 2024 – In Piper Sandler’s latest 2024 fall survey, emerging trends among U.S. teenagers reveal Nike’s continued dominance as their favorite brand, while Apple’s iPhone maintains its strong foothold in the youth market. The survey, which polled over 13,500 teens from 47 states, highlighted that 87% of the respondents own at least one…
Apple Announces the End of an Era: iPhone 6, iPod nano, and shuffle Discontinued
October 9, 2024 – Apple has officially marked the end of an era by adding the seventh-generation iPod nano and fourth-generation iPod shuffle to its list of obsolete products, alongside the iPhone 6, which has now been classified as discontinued, following the earlier discontinuation of the iPhone 6 Plus. Additionally, the 2017 12-inch MacBook and…
iFixit Claims iPhone 16 Is the Most Repair-Friendly Model in History
September 24, 2024 – The iFixit team has recently dismantled the latest iPhone 16, praising it as the “most repairable iPhone ever.” This accolade is largely due to a series of structural enhancements Apple has implemented within the device, notably the introduction of a novel adhesive for securing the battery. Historically, iFixit has been critical…