Spain’s prime minister’s iPhone fell victim to Pegasus spyware, as did the defense minister’s, proving the spyware is still alive and well.
iPhone
Apple’s Self-Service Repair Program Meets Some, Not All, of What We Wanted
Apple’s self-service repair program is a good start. It has a serious flaw, though: cost. You pay more for some parts than the repair itself.
Apple Self-Service Repair Program Sells Users SIM-Ejector Tool For $4, Social Media Goes Wild
With the launch of the self-service repair program, Twitter and Reddit users are poking fun at a $4 SIM-ejector tool Apple is selling.
Smartphone Shipments of Top Brands Decline in 1Q22, Except the iPhone
Global smartphone shipments declined by 11% in 1Q22 with all brands suffering from a decrease in shipments except the iPhone.
Scammer Convicted For Stealing $4.7 Million From American Express Through iPhone Scheme
A Brooklyn, New York man has been convicted for scamming $4.7 million from American Express through the purchase and sale of iPhones.
EU Makes Accusations Toward Apple Concerning iPhone Third-Party NFC Access
Reports are indicating that the EU is accusing Apple of not allowing third-party developers access to NFC tech in the iPhone.
EU Moves Closer to Requiring USB-C Charging on iPhones
Proposed legislation requiring all mobile devices, including iPhones, include USB-C charging ports has moved one step closer to law.
Brazil Orders Apple to Pay iPhone Buyer $1,000 For Not Including Charger
Apple’s climate-friendliness isn’t always popular. It’s been told to repay a Brazil customer for not including a charger with a new iPhone.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Believes 2024 iPhone Will Include Under-Screen Face ID and Front Camera
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently tweeted that he believes the higher-end 2024 iPhone models will include under-screen Face ID and front-camera.
Smartphone Shipments Fall by 11%, Apple's Market Share Comes in Second to Samsung
Smartphone shipments in 1Q22 fell by 11% from 4Q21 market share. Samsung led the pack this time, followed by Apple.
Apple May Have Found a Supplier for Telephoto Lens of 2023 iPhones' Periscope Camera System
Reports say that Apple might have struck a deal with a South Korean firm to produce a periscope lens camera system for the 2023 iPhones.
Winners in Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge Showcase Camera’s Capabilities
The winners of Apple’s Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge highlight just what the new camera mode can do. Nature and more as you’ve never seen.
EU Officials Targeted by State-Sponsored Attackers Using Pegasus Spyware
Pegasus spyware was confirmed to have targeted European Union officials after Apple send a mass alert warning them about the threat.
Latest China COVID Lockdown May Have Limited Effect on Apple iPhone Production, Thanks to Foxconn
With COVID-19 lockdowns in China, some worry about the impact to Apple’s iPhone production. One analyst thinks Foxconn may be the answer.
iPhone App Store Dominated by Third-Party Apps, Apple-Commissioned Study Shows
Apple announced the availability of a commissioned study demonstrating the success of third-party apps in the iPhone App Store.
Tap to Pay on iPhone Feature Gains Second Partner
Apple’s Tap to Pay feature might be unreleased, but that’s not slowing it down. A second payment platform announced support for the service.
Apple Pay Is Favored Payment App for Teens, Study Shows
Proving once again the popularity of Apple’s iPhone with Generation Z, a recent study shows Apple Pay the favored payment app among teens.
An iPhone Subscription Plan Benefits You and Apple
Rumors of the possible iPhone subscription plan have many wondering if it would only help Apple, or consumers, too. Jeff Butts breaks it down.
How the iPhone's SOS Feature Saved a Snowboarder Trapped in a Crevasse in the Alps
The iPhone’s emergency SOS feature saved a British snowboarder who fell in a crevasse 10,000 feet in the Alps.
IPhone Demand Healthy, Analysts Say, As TSMC Claims Smartphone Demand is Down
TSMC claims smartphone demand is slowing. This may or may not signify cooling iPhone demand; analysts argue that market is still healthy.
Apple Developing Advanced Features for MFi Hearing Aids
A patent application may give insight into Apple’s plans for MFi hearing aids. New features could auto-select profiles based on environment.
Kuo Doesn't Believe Under-Display Touch ID is Coming, Maybe Ever
Ming-Chi Kuo retracted his earlier prediction about under-display Touch ID as he now believes that it won’t be coming soon, if ever.
Modder Builds Extreme iPhone 13 Pro Max, Doubles Battery, Adds Extensions
A TikTok user named Yang Changshun recently posted videos of his extremely modded iPhone 13 Pro Max, which sports USB-C charging and more.
Apple Plans to Cut iPhone SE Supply Due to Weaker-Than-Expected Demand
Apple is reportedly reducing the supply of the iPhone SE next quarter due to weakening demand brought by the Ukraine war.
