Mobile
Apple to Build Factory in Indonesia with $100 Million Investment, Aiming to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban
November 21, 2024 – According to reports from Reuters, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry announced on Wednesday that technology giant Apple Inc. has presented a $100 million investment plan to Indonesia, aiming to establish a manufacturing plant for producing accessories and components in the country. This move comes after the Indonesian government banned the sale…
Apple iPhone Sales in China Drop by Double-Digit Percentage During Singles’ Day, Reports Counterpoint
November 21, 2024 – According to recent reports from Reuters and Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone sales have significantly decreased during this year’s “Singles’ Day” shopping festival in China, primarily due to the influx of new products from its competitors. Between October 18th and November 10th, iPhone sales dropped by a double-digit percentage compared to the…
Samsung’s New Ad Takes a Jab at Apple’s Innovation, Sparks Online Debate
November 15, 2024 – Samsung Electronics has released a new advertisement titled “Simon Says,” taking a swipe at Apple and mocking its perceived lack of innovation. In the ad, Samsung pokes fun at the blind following of Apple fans and the homogeneity of Apple products, highlighting the innovation and differentiation of its own offerings. The…
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…