iPhone News

APPLE NEWS

Jan 14, 2021

iOS is Not as Secure as You Might Think, Reveals Study

Sanuj Bhatia

A professor at Johns Hopkins University has revealed that iOS isn't as secure as Apple markets it. The professor has revealed that Apple doesn't utilize all the built-in encryption methods as much

APPLE NEWS

Jan 4, 2021

Entire iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature LiDAR Scanner

Sanuj Bhatia

A new report from DigiTimes claims that the whole iPhone 13 lineup is expected to LiDAR scanner, and will not be limited to the Pro models. A new supply chain report from DigiTimes claims that

IPHONE NEWS

Dec 21, 2020

iMessage Zero-Click Exploit Used for Hacking Journalists’ iPhones

Rajesh Pandey

A new report details that in July and August 2020, NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was used to hack the phones of 36 journalists, producers, and anchors at Al Jazeera. The iPhones were hacked using

IPHONE NEWS

Dec 11, 2020

Apple Starts Working On Its Own Cellular Modem For Future iPhones, iPads

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has started working on its own cellular modem for its future devices. The move will allow Apple to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm for modem inside iPhones and other products. In a town hall

APPLE NEWS

Dec 9, 2020

Google Photos Can Now Sync Your Favorite Images with Apple Photos App — Here’s How to Enable It

Sanuj Bhatia

Google Photos has (finally!) added support to sync liked images to (and from) Google Photos to Apple's Photos app. This means that your liked photos on Google Photos can now show up in your

IPHONE NEWS

Nov 30, 2020

Apple Fined 10M Euro by Italy Over False iPhone Water Resistance Marketing Claims

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has been fined 10 million euro ($12 million) by the Italian Antitrust Authority for misleading claims about the water-resistance capabilities of iPhones. Apple claims that iPhone 8 and newer iPhones are IP67/8

IPHONE NEWS

Nov 25, 2020

Kuo: Apple to Launch Redesigned Macs in H2, 2021, AirPods 3 and 5G iPad with Mini-LED Display Also Coming

Rajesh Pandey

It was expected that to go along with its Apple Silicon chips, Apple would also release redesigned Macs but that did not happen. Now, as per Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be launching

APPLE NEWS

Oct 29, 2020

Keep Your Personal Phone Number Private With This Highly-rated App

Megan Lopez

Looking to keep a low profile? Since we're all attached to our smartphones, this can seem impossible. But Hushed provides some hope, transforming you into a secret agent who is able to hide your

APPLE NEWS

Oct 22, 2020

Take Control of Your Finances With This Highly Rated, Handy App

Megan Lopez

One thing we can control in 2020? Our finances! And with Toshl, you'll be able to keep track of all your credit cards and cash with one helpful app. A 3-year subscription to

IPHONE NEWS

Oct 14, 2020

Apple Now Sells 20W USB-C Power Adapter for $19, EarPods Gets a Price Drop as Well

Rajesh Pandey

With Apple no longer bundling a power adapter with the iPhone 12 lineup and even removing it from the box of the iPhone 11 and the iPhone SE, the company has gone ahead and launched

APPLE NEWS

Sep 10, 2020

Apple Orders Foldable Displays from Samsung Suggesting Foldable iPhone Could Be in the Works

Asif Shaik

There have been reports in the past suggesting that Apple could soon start working on a foldable iPhone. The Cupertino-based tech giant had even filed for patents related to a foldable smartphone, pointing that

IPHONE NEWS

Aug 10, 2020

Kuo: Trump’s WeChat Ban Could Hurt iPhone Sales in China

Rajesh Pandey

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Trump's ban on WeChat could have ramifications for Apple in China and the move could hurt iPhone sales in the region in a big way. Trump passed

IPHONE 12

Jul 30, 2020

iPhone 12 Series Confirmed to Launch a Few Weeks Later than Usual

Asif Shaik

Apple announced its earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2020, beating market estimates and reporting record revenue. It defied the COVID-19 pandemic due to higher sales of iPads and MacBooks as more people

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 30, 2020

Apple Facing Another Investigation for Slowing Down Older iPhones

Rajesh Pandey

Apple recently settled a 'Batterygate' lawsuit against it by agreeing to pay $500 million which could see affected users get up to $25 from the company. Now, the company is being subjected to another multi-

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 22, 2020

Apple Will Give ‘Special’ Hacker Friendly iPhones Under New Security Program

Rajesh Pandey

Last year, Apple had announced at the Black Hat security conference that it will be providing security researchers with 'jailbroken' iPhones to allow them to find more vulnerabilities in iOS. Almost a year later, the

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 22, 2020

These Stunning Photos Were Shot on iPhone, Including the 10-year Old iPhone 4

Rajesh Pandey

The results of the 2020 iPhone Photography Awards have been announced which showcase the excellent imaging capabilities of the iPhone. One would think that most of the winning entries would have been taken from an

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 20, 2020

Scientists Blend an iPhone to the Dust to Find Out How Many Natural Resources It Takes to Build One

Asif Shaik

We all know that smartphones are made using various metals and some rare earth minerals. To find out exactly what goes into making a smartphone and electronics in general, some scientists went through blending an

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 13, 2020

File Your iPhone ‘Batterygate’ Claim to Get $25 in Settlement from Apple

Rajesh Pandey

If you were affected by the 'batterygate' issue, you can get up to $25 from Apple. The company had decided to pay $500 million to end the class action lawsuit slapped on it in the

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 10, 2020

Spotify, PUBG, and Other iPhone Apps Are Crashing Due to Facebook [Update: Fixed]

Rajesh Pandey

A number of popular iOS apps including Spotify, TikTok, Tinder, and PUBG are crashing for iPhone users due to an issue with the Facebook SDK. All these apps use the Facebook SDK and offer it

IPHONE 12

Jul 7, 2020

Apple Drops Trade-In Values of Older iPhones as iPhone 12 Launch Nears

Asif Shaik

We're inching closer to the launch of the iPhone 12, and even if it is delayed as rumored, Apple is expected to launch it sometime in October. Now is the time when most people

IPHONE NEWS

Jul 3, 2020

iPhone Batterygate Issue Refuses to Die as European Consumers Demand Compensation

Asif Shaik

Remember the iPhone Batterygate controversy? It had to pay $500 million to settle the lawsuit in the US. Still, it doesn't look like the issue is completely dead yet, even after Apple offered discounted

IPHONE NEWS

Jun 4, 2020

Apple Is Tracking Looted iPhones from Its Stores in the US

Rajesh Pandey

There are massive protests going on in the United States following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. As a part of the protests, many shops are also being looters by

IPHONE NEWS

Jun 2, 2020

iPhones Heavily Discounted in China for 6.18 Shopping Festival

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has discounted various iPhones in China for the 6.18 online shopping festival. The price reductions have been done to stir iPhone demand and boost sales. iPhone sales have picked up in China after

IPAD NEWS

May 19, 2020

Some iPhones, iPads, Macs Vulnerable to Attacks via Bluetooth

Asif Shaik

Apple is held in high regard when it comes to user data privacy and security. However, even Apple products aren't foolproof and we get to see some vulnerabilities from time to time. A new

IPHONE NEWS

Apr 28, 2020

Australia’s COVIDSafe Contact Tracing iPhone App Needs to Continuously Run in the Background to Work Properly

Rajesh Pandey

At the beginning of this week, the Australian government launched its contact tracing app COVIDSafe. Since then, the app has already been downloaded over two million times. The Australian government has based the app of

IPHONE 12

Apr 21, 2020

Kuo: 6.7-Inch iPhone 12 Delayed to October, mmWave 5G iPhones Have ‘Potential Delay Risk’

Asif Shaik

While everyone is expecting Apple to announce next-generation iPhones sometime in the third quarter of 2020, some models could see a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues. According to a

IPHONE NEWS

Apr 21, 2020

Kuo: Apple iPhone SE Plus Delayed Until H2 of 2021

Asif Shaik

A few days ago, Apple launched a new iPhone SE and discontinued the iPhone 8 series. While the iPhone SE is an excellent replacement for the iPhone 8, there's no replacement for the iPhone

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IPHONE NEWS

Apr 20, 2020

Apple Likely Planning to Assemble iPhone SE 2020 in Brazil

Asif Shaik

The new iPhone SE was announced last week, and the phone went on pre-order on Friday in more than 40 countries. While Brazil is not in the first list of markets where the smartphone

IPHONE NEWS

Apr 14, 2020

iPhone Sales in China Rebound to 2.5 Million Units in March

Rajesh Pandey

Due to the coronavirus lockdown in China in February, Apple had seen a 60% crash in iPhone sales in the region and had shipped less than half a million units. Post the lockdown being lifted

IPHONE NEWS

Apr 9, 2020

Teen Ownership of iPhones in the US is at an All-Time High

Rajesh Pandey

Results of investment firm Piper Sandler's semi-annual teen survey "Taking Stock with Teens" points to iPhone ownership being the highest among teens in the United States. As per the survey results, 85% of