Mobile
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…
Gurman Reports: Revamped Siri with Apple Intelligence Could Launch in January
September 23, 2024 – According to the latest Power On newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Siri, equipped with Apple Intelligence and undergoing a complete redesign, is expected to roll out earlier than anticipated. Although it might not be a comprehensive experience initially, some features could be introduced ahead of schedule. Gurman has shed light on…
iPhone 16 Pro Drop Test Reveals Vulnerability Due to Narrower Bezels
September 21, 2024 – Sam Kohl, the host of the YouTube channel AppleTrack, conducted a drop test on the iPhone 16 Pro in Australia on September 20th and compared it to the iPhone 15 Pro. According to Kohl, one issue he noticed with the iPhone 16 Pro is its thin bezels. As a result, the…
Apple Executives Discuss iPhone 16 Camera Button: User-Centered Design and Teamwork in Action
September 21, 2024 – In a captivating interview on the podcast channel Design Tangents, Apple’s Human Interface Designer Johnnie Manzari and Senior Director of Product Design Rich Dinh shared insights into the development process of the revamped camera button for the iPhone 16 series. The discussion, held at Apple’s podcast studio in Cupertino, primarily focused…
Counterpoint Reveals: Apple’s AI Not Enough to Trigger iPhone 16 ‘Super Cycle’
September 20, 2024 – According to a blog post released today by market research firm Counterpoint Research, Apple Intelligence is unlikely to significantly boost sales of the iPhone 16 series, predicting that the industry will not enter into a “super cycle” this year. The term “super cycle” refers to periods of exceptional growth in iPhone…