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.
iPhone 13
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.
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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.”
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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.