Are iPhones a rip-off?
I've been wondering if iPhones are really worth the premium price they command, despite being an iPhone 15 Pro Max fan......»»
Courant launches luxury MAG:3 leather and linen MagSafe-compatible trays
Premium Apple accessory maker Courant is out with its latest MagSafe idea – MAG:3. The charger features a valet tray design with MagSafe-compatible charging for iPhones, Qi charging for AirPods, plus an additional USB-C port in both leather and lin.....»»
Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to make the Play Store the default
It turns out Google wasn’t only paying Apple to remain the default search on their iPhones. It seems that Google was also paying Samsung to make sure the Play Store was installed on their phones. The post Google reportedly paid Samsung billions to.....»»
Workplace "slavery" still embedded in supply chain, researcher says
A dozen years ago, the Foxconn City industrial park in China became infamous for a rash of worker suicides. Foxconn (a manufacturer of iPhones, among other notable products) initially responded by installing safety netting around the facility so that.....»»
5 Things to Know About the iOS 17.1.1 Update [u]
Apple’s pushed a new iOS 17.1.1 update to iPhone users in an effort to fix some of the more glaring bugs affecting the operating system. iOS 17.1.1 is now available to download if you own a compatible iPhone model. All iOS 17-powered iPhones ar.....»»
Free OWC Drive Speed app tests video transfers for iPhone videographers
OWC has introduced a new iOS app called OWC Drive Speed, designed to track transfer rates between iPhones and external storage devices for mobile videographers.OWC Drive Speed appThe inclusion of USB-C in the iPhone by Apple has paved the way for new.....»»
iPhone China shipments down more than expected, says Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple's shipments of iPhones in China declined more than he expected.Futian District, ShenzhenKuo linked some of the downturn to Foxconn's Zhenghzhou factory, which is used to produce iPhones. That factory was the site.....»»
Apple sends iPhone threat alerts to India opposition politicians
Apple has sent notifications to members of India's opposition politicians, warning that "state-sponsored attackers" could be targeting their iPhones.Mumbai, IndiaSince 2021, Apple has been alerting iPhone users to suspected "state-sponsored spyware a.....»»
New survey reveals iPhone users more likely to opt for installment plans
How people buy iPhones and Android phones has significantly changed, with iPhone owners opting for installment plans more than their counterparts.iPhone and Android users pay for smartphones in different waysGone are the days when purchasing a new iP.....»»
This tiny device is sending updated iPhones into a never-ending DoS loop
No cure yet for a popular iPhone attack, except for turning off Bluetooth. Enlarge / A fully updated iPhone (left) after being force crashed by a Flipper Zero (right). (credit: Jeroen van der Ham) One morning two weeks a.....»»
Apple slides from 2013 skewer Android as “a massive tracking device”
But Apple also wanted to know what results users clicked on Google from iPhones. Enlarge / It just reads different in that typeface. (credit: Department of Justice) "Here is [sic] the latest slides we have on privacy," S.....»»
Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost
Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones......»»
iOS 17.2 confirms the existence of a new system to update sealed iPhones at Apple Stores
Earlier this month, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has been developing a new system that will allow its employees to install software updates on sealed iPhones without taking them out of the box. With the release of the first iOS 17.2.....»»
iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple’s promises otherwise
“From the get-go, this feature was useless,” researcher says of feature put into iOS 14. Enlarge / Private Wi-Fi address setting on an iPhone. (credit: Apple) Three years ago, Apple introduced a privacy-enhancing fea.....»»
iLeakage flaw could force iPhones and Macs to divulge passwords and more
A vulnerability in A-series and M-series chips could force iPhones, Macs, and iPads to divulge passwords and other sensitive information to an attacker. Security researchers have dubbed the flaw – which affects Safari on the Mac, and any browser on.....»»
Apple releases iOS 16.7.2 and iOS 15.8 security updates to patch old hardware
Devices as old as the iPhone 6S and iPad Air 2 are still getting patches. Enlarge / iPhones running iOS 15. (credit: Apple) Apple is releasing a slew of updates for its latest operating systems today, including iOS and i.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.1 with AirDrop, StandBy, and Music features plus 7 bug fixes
Apple has released iOS 17.1 for iPhone, bringing more features to AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music, as well as several prominent bug fixes. The software update is available to all users now on iPhones capable of running iOS 17. more….....»»
Apple releases updates for iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1
Apple has released its updates for iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1, with the public now able to download and install it to their iPhones and iPads.iOS 17The first significant update since the release of the milestone iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 on September 18, Ap.....»»
I’d recommend these early Black Friday phone deals if you can’t wait
There are some early Black Friday phone deals that you can shop right now, including massive discounts for Apple's iPhones and Samsung's Galaxy smartphones......»»
iPhone owners keep their smartphones longer than Android users
Despite rough parity in the installed base of iPhones and Android phones in the US, iPhone owners tend to keep their devices for longer thanks to factors like build quality.iPhones have a slower replacement cycle than AndroidsPrevious reports from Co.....»»
Best Cheap iPhones (2023)
Best Cheap iPhones (2023) is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If you want to buy an iPhone, but can’t afford a device like the iPhone 15, there’s no need to panic. There are a ton of affordable iPhones on the market, some better.....»»