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Cook, China, and the Latest Round of Updates - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-28
Travelin’ Tim’s taking his time in China. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over a meeting between China’s commerce minister and Apple’s CEO. Also, Jeff has a look at the lates OS updates from Apple.
Loosening Restrictions and Holding a Grudge
How over COVID is Apple? A “silent war” over a long held grudge, and “Mac OS Ken” turns 17. That’s what we see from the Observation Deck.
Kuo: iPhone 14 Plus Has Fewer Preorders than iPhone 13 mini, Apple's Segmentation Strategy 'Fails'
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, preorders for the base iPhone 14 and Plus are doing worse than the iPhone 13 mini, which could be bad for Apple.
Foxconn Earnings Beat Expectations Partly Due to Strong Sales of the iPhone 13
iPhone maker Foxconn posted earnings that beat concensus projections, partly due to strong demand for the iPhone 13.
Rumors Suggest Base iPhone 14 Will Keep iPhone 13 $799 Price Point, Lose mini
Rumors are circulating that the base model iPhone 14 will retain a $799 price point despite supply chain issues and market stagnation.
Review: iPhone 12 Leather Case Provides Elegance and Protection (Journey)
Today we’re looking at Journey Leather Cases for the iPhone 12. Priced at $39.99, the cases are a nice alternative to Apple’s.
Chris Evans Stuns the Internet By Upgrading His iPhone 6
The internet is buzzing over Chris Evans sharing on Instagram his recent upgrade away from the seven year old iPhone 6.
Apple Takes 62% of Global Premium Smartphone Market Thanks to iPhone 13
Data from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple’s iPhone 13 has dominated the global premium market in the first quarter of 2022.
iOS 16 Brings New Camera Upgrade to iPhone 13 Lineup
Apple has announced that iOS 16 is going to include a massive upgrade to the camera in the iPhone 13 lineup.
Apple Starts Assembling iPhone 13 in Brazil
A Brazilian national who recently bought an iPhone 13 was surprised to find out that the unit was made in Brazil, with the box bearing the markings, “Made in Brazil.”
India Sees 50% Increase In iPhone Production as Apple Brings in iPhone 13
Reports are stating that iPhone production in India has increased 50% in 2022 as a million iPhones shipped from the country.
Apple's iPhone 13 Models Sell Well Except for the Mini in Q1 2022
The latest data revealed Apple recorded the biggest smartphone market share in 1Q22; all Apple’s iPhone 13 models sold well, except the mini.
Apple Begins Manufacturing iPhone 13 in India, Moves Away from China Supply Chain
In an effort to move away from Chinese supply chains, Apple is now manufacturing the iPhone 13 through Foxconn in India.
Apple Introduces Two New Shades of Green for iPhone 13 Lineup
Apple announces the new alpine green iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max and the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.
Shot on iPhone 13 Pro Short Film "Life is But a Dream"
An Apple-commissioned short, shot on an iPhone 13 Pro, has been released, as well as a clip showing how it was made.
iPhone 13 Comparison Against the Samsung Galaxy S22
How does Apple’s latest smartphone compete with the Samsung Galaxy S22? PCMag published this iPhone 13 comparison to find out.
Phone Noise Cancellation on iPhone 13 Canceled
If you struggle to hear calls on your iPhone in loud environments, Phone Noise Cancellation can help. Unless you have an iPhone 13, that is. The feature has mysteriously gone the way of the dodo bird for owners of the latest Apple smartphone.
CLCKR Universal MagSafe Stand and Slim Wallet Accessory Now Available
Smartphone accessory maker CLCKR says its Universal MagSafe Stand and Slim Wallet with Stand are now available.
CES 2022: Speck Unveils New MagSafe Accessory
Speck announced its new Presidio Pro Folio for MagSafe at CES 2022, which works across the iPhone 12 and 13 ranges.
CES 2022: MOFT Announces Laptop Stands, Desk Mat, Snap Sets
Known for iPhone accessories, MOFT is expanding its product line with desktop tools, as well as gear for iPhone 13 and iPad mini 6th-gen.
The MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2021
It’s the time of the year where YouTuber Marques Brownlee hands out his smartphone awards. The Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro go head-to-head for the main prize, but which will come out on top? As ever, the MKBHDs reviews are worth listening to, even if you don’t agree with the outcome!
iPhone 14 Release Date And Features Rumors
No sooner was the iPhone 13 in our hands, than the iPhone 14 rumors started to gather speed. iMore has a nice round-up of what we think we know so far.
Most of what we know about the next iPhone is design-based, thanks to a hefty September leak from Jon Prosser. From that report: “According to renders provided by Prosser based on information he has seen, next year’s iPhone will apparently see the end of the iPhone’s famous camera bump. Instead, it will just be thicker to hide the camera bump, and possibly provide for improved battery life. However, Prosser says he does not have information on the phone’s internals and that he has only seen the design of the device.”
How to Turn Off an iPhone 13
The way to turn off your iPhone has changed with recent generations, including the 13, and uses the side button and a volume button.