Apple closed a loophole for buyers. Any new phone financed through T-Mobile or Verizon is now carrier-locked until the device balance is fully paid off.
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Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Touches Down On Apple Arcade This August
Play Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade starting August 6. Get full franchise modes and controller support with zero in-app purchases.
Apple Boosts China Sales by Holding iPhone 17 Prices Steady
Apple grew its Q2 2026 smartphone shipments in China by over 24 percent after holding iPhone 17 prices steady while Android competitors raised their costs.
Apple's iPhone 20 To Drop Aluminum For A Fragile Glass Chassis
Apple is rumored to ditch the aluminum chassis for a fragile but futuristic all-glass design on the iPhone 20 to improve wireless charging capabilities.
Apple hits record 20% market share as global smartphone sales drop
Apple reached a record 20% market share in Q2 2026 as global smartphone shipments fell 11%. Samsung took the top spot while memory chip shortages continue.
Apple Stock Surges to Record Highs as Traders Cheer Outsourced AI Strategy
Apple stock hits record highs as traders support its choice to outsource AI data centers and prepare for the foldable iPhone launch.
Leaked iPhone Ultra Mockup Reveals A Serious Weight And Size Concern
Leaked mockups confirm that the upcoming folding Apple device will weigh significantly more than the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it arrives this year.
Musk Accuses Sam Altman Of Stealing Apple Tech And A Charity
Elon Musk publicly accused Sam Altman of stealing a charity and Apple hardware technology while revealing plans to launch SpaceX computing satellites soon.
Apple Is Already Building The M8 Chip For Supreme AI Power
Apple is developing the M8 chip with advanced 1.4nm technology and superior AI capabilities to deliver a massive speed and extreme efficiency upgrade soon.
Apple Finalizes M7 Chip Design In Record Time To Push AI Limits
Apple finalized the M7 chip design just six months after the M6. The company is accelerating its release schedule and skipping chips to boost AI speeds.
Apple Avoided Semiconductor Tariffs Last Year Thanks To Intel Chip Deal
Learn how the tech giant saved money on import fees by agreeing to use local parts. This smart move helped a local factory and kept device prices steady.
EU Rules Will Not Force Removable iPhone Battery Doors In 2027
Viral internet rumors claim that the European Union will force future iPhones to feature a removable battery door in 2027, but an exemption says otherwise.
Apple iPhone Fold Battery Size Falls Short Of Massive Rumors
New leaks show the upcoming Apple folding phone will feature a 4,883 mAh dual battery setup, falling just short of the massive 5,000 mAh initial rumors.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Production Costs Jump $300 As Memory Prices Soar
Apple will likely raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max by $200 since the cost of memory chips and the new A20 processor have increased dramatically.
Apple Meets With Startup to Squeeze Massive AI Models Onto iPhones
Apple wants to bring server-level intelligence to smartphones. PrismML’s 4GB compression of the 54GB Qwen 3.6 model could be the exact solution it needs.
Apple Prepares To Shrink The Dynamic Island On The New Phones
Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will shrink the Dynamic Island by 35 percent, moving Apple a big step closer to a completely cutout-free screen.
Apple Takes Down Social Media Posts Exposing Stolen iPhone 18 Pro Data
Apple is actively removing social media posts that feature stolen iPhone 18 Pro test videos and manufacturing data following a massive factory cyberattack.
Tech Giants Meet To Build A Universal 50W Wireless Charging Standard
Tech giants are working on a universal 50W Qi wireless charging standard for all phones. The new specification aims to bring faster charging to everyone.
New Leaked iPhone 18 Pro SIM Tray Hints At Dark Cherry Color
A recent leak shows a dark cherry SIM tray for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. This points to a new deep red color replacing the previous orange color options.
Apple Takes $502 Million Patent Case to the UK Supreme Court
Apple is asking the UK Supreme Court to overturn a $502 million patent ruling. The dispute centers on licensing fees for mobile technology patents.
OpenClaw Releases Its Official App for iPhone and iPad Devices
OpenClaw has launched a free official iOS app. It lets you chat, use voice modes, and control your private AI gateway directly from your mobile device.
Apple Investigates iPhone 18 Pro Supplier Secrets Leaked By Tata
Apple is investigating a massive data breach at supplier Tata Electronics. The hack leaked secret supplier maps and drop test photos for the iPhone 18 Pro.
Cursor Launches A New iPhone App After Being Acquired By SpaceX
SpaceX acquired Cursor and launched a new mobile app for Apple devices. Developers can now manage and review AI coding tasks directly from their iPhones.
Starlink Plans to Cut Out Middlemen and Be Your Next iPhone Carrier
SpaceX is exploring plans to offer Starlink mobile phone service directly to consumers, challenging traditional telecom carriers in the US.