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With the launch of the iPhone Ultra, Apple will soon offer six different iPhone models. A leaker suggests that the lineup could be streamlined with the launch of the iPhone Air 2, as the ultra-thin smartphone is expected to replace the base model outright. This, however, will make the entry-level iPhone more expensive.

Anthropic added CarPlay support to the Claude app without announcing it. Claude answers by voice in the car and does nothing else. It cannot touch vehicle controls, and only Siri responds to a wake word. CarPlay now supports five AI assistants. Google's Gemini is not one of them.

Apple will soon make it much easier to use two iPhones simultaneously – for example, to switch between an iPhone Air for travel and an iPhone Ultra for meetings. A video offers a sneak peek at this exciting iOS 27 feature.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra are expected to launch with five exciting new camera features, which can already be previewed in the beta version of iOS 27. Photography enthusiasts in particular are likely to appreciate some of these new features.

A leaked video purportedly shows iPhone 18 Pro demo units in Dark Cherry and Sky Blue, lending weight to earlier rumors about Apple’s upcoming color options. The footage remains unconfirmed, however, and the final retail models may differ ahead of Apple’s September 9 event.

WhatsApp raises its minimum requirement to Android 6 on Sept. 8, 2026. The phones it affects cannot upgrade, so their owners need new hardware. A second date on the same help page has been missing from coverage of the Android cutoff. From Nov. 30, iPhones need iOS 15.5, and there an update is enough.

$1,319 – even for the most affordable Apple iPhone 18 Pro with 256 GB of storage. This price is suggested by the latest report from TrendForce, which states that Apple’s memory costs have risen by 400 percent since the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone Ultra is expected to be even more expensive.

A newly surfaced die shot suggests Apple's A20 Pro will pack a larger GPU alongside a reworked memory layout supporting a 96-bit LPDDR5X interface. NPU and ISP details are still unconfirmed, but the leak hints at substantial changes ahead of this fall's iPhone 18 Pro launch.

Apple is set to officially unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in just one week. A photo of a SIM card tray now shows three colors in which the next-generation flagship smartphone is expected to be available, though black is missing from this leak.

The first Apple iPhone with a foldable display will finally be officially unveiled in September. Apple is said to have developed a more compact version of the Apple Pencil for the iPhone Ultra, which attaches magnetically to the smartphone and can be charged this way. However, it is unlikely that this stylus will be released alongside the iPhone Ultra.

The list of the world’s best-selling smartphones continues to be led by the Apple iPhone in the second quarter of 2026, with the iPhone 17 proving even more popular than its predecessor. However, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series has also secured two spots in the top 10.

iPhone users searching for destinations will start seeing something new on the Maps app as the ad-free experience is officially over. Apple is pitching these new sponsored business listings as a privacy-first approach to advertising.

A leaked video and AI-cleaned image circulating on X allegedly show a physical board from Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, with a chip claimed to be the A20 Pro.

Caviar has expanded its foldable "iPhone Ultra" collection with four limited-edition designs. Since Apple has not yet announced the device, the models and reported specs remain concepts based on leaks and rumors rather than confirmed product previews.

According to a leaker, the 20th anniversary iPhone will be developed with the same glass manufacturing process as Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air.

As the iPhone 18 Pro manufacturing costs have risen over 40%, Apple is preparing to raise iPhone prices in line with what Google and Samsung did for their flagship phones. The good news is that it might eat some of the bill of materials increase and pass the rest on to the buyer.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max) normally only offers 4x optical zoom. Users who need a longer reach can expand the flagship smartphone’s zoom capability to 32x with a new telephoto converter. The Sandmarc lens is also compatible with older iPhone models.

The design of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has changed so little that even iPhone 17 Pro cases can be used with the new model. At least, that’s what a major case manufacturer is suggesting, having already begun selling cases for Apple’s next-generation flagship.

Apple is reportedly falling back into old patterns, offering the most exciting camera upgrade exclusively on the larger and more expensive iPhone 18 Pro Max. Anyone who wants Apple’s best smartphone cameras to date will therefore inevitably have to put up with a large display and a thick body.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra are set to be officially unveiled in less than a month. The three smartphones are expected to be the first iPhones to feature a 2-nm ARM chip, which is expected to deliver significant upgrades in terms of performance and power consumption.

The Apple iPhone 17 has caught up with the older but more expensive iPhone 16 Pro as well as the current Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in the DxOMark camera analysis, and ranks 20 places ahead of the iPhone 16 on the leaderboard. The upgrade to the 48 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, in particular, is paying off.

The Apple iPhone Ultra might hit the market later than expected, at least in Europe and China. According to the latest rumors, supply chain issues are forcing Apple to stagger the launch of its first foldable iPhone.

Google Pixel 11 is now official, and with this comes the usual scrutiny and discourse surrounding the hardware of the phone. It seems that Google Pixel 11 falls behind the base Apple iPhone 17 in one key display department, which might make some fans quite annoyed.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between photos and AI-generated images. The Apple iPhone will soon include a feature that allows users to verify the authenticity of photos taken with an iPhone, as the latest beta version already offers a preview of this "Reference Image" feature.

Although the Apple iPhone 18 is not expected to hit the market until months after the iPhone 18 Pro, the base model is said to receive an unexpected design upgrade. Both the iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e are reportedly getting more RAM.

A U.S. court has rejected Apple's attempt to pause the App Store fee proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games. Apple now has 24 hours to submit and justify its proposed commission for purchases made outside the App Store.

In a new report, well-known Apple analyst Mark Gurman refutes recent claims by Jefferies that the all-glass anniversary iPhone has been cancelled for launch in 2027. According to his sources, the iPhone 20 Pro redesign is still on track to launch next year, however there will be changes to the initial plans.

Even though the iPhone Ultra, set to be Apple's first foldable smartphone, is over a month away, a Bloomberg analyst has already started revealing tidbits about the third-generation of the product.

Jefferies downgraded Apple to "underperform," citing the reported cancellation of the all-glass iPhone and indications that the foldable model will be pricier than expected. Both developments threaten the company's plans for average selling price growth.

TrendForce's latest smartphone cost analysis points to a sharp jump in component costs for Apple's upcoming flagship, with one part of the bill of materials now eating up a much bigger share than before.

Just a few weeks before the launch of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Caviar is showcasing the key new features on a preview website – and is offering five strictly limited-edition versions of the flagship smartphones with exclusive designs.

The launch of the Apple iPhone Ultra is fast approaching. Photos of a camera cover are said to reveal the two colors in advance. While the first Apple iPhone with a foldable display isn’t expected to be particularly colorful, one of the two variants might at least feature a touch of color.

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro (Max) were spared from Apple’s major price hike in June. However, that could change in just a few days, as rumors suggest that Apple is responding to the DRAM crisis by reducing production volumes and raising prices.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra may suffer from limited availability at launch, as just a few weeks before the announcement of the flagship smartphones, Apple is reportedly sitting on over a billion U.S. dollars’ worth of ARM processors for which there is simply no RAM available.

Smartphones are getting bigger every year, and there is no end in sight to this trend. According to information from a reliable leaker, Apple is considering equipping both the iPhone 20 Pro and the iPhone 20 Pro Max with larger displays.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could end up being significantly more expensive than previously expected. Both a report from Bloomberg and a generally well-informed analyst point to a significant price increase.

Apple’s iPhone Air 2 is rumored to be getting five major upgrades, some of which are expected to address the shortcomings of the iPhone Air. The device is expected to launch in March 2027 alongside the iPhone 18 and 18e.

Thousands of users are reporting issues with Apple Pay today. Some are unable to transfer money, while others can't make payments. While Apple has confirmed there's an ongoing issue affecting Apple Cash, it hasn't shared when the service will be fully restored.

iOS 27 allows users to remove or replace the annoying dictation shortcut in Messages. This change fixes a long-standing frustration for iPhone users who've accidentally triggered dictation or voice messages.

Apple has replaced the iPhone Upgrade Program with Apple Upgrade, a new US leasing service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The Klarna-backed program offers flexible lease terms, upgrade options, and lower monthly payments starting at $11.99.

Apple is trying to save on OLED panels for the iPhone 18 Pro Max by as much as 20% compared to the predecessor. This comes at a time when the Pro Max model is expected to be around $200 more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Shortly after the start of mass production of the iPhone Ultra, Apple is said to have encountered a problem that could lead to delays. Apple’s supplier, Foxconn, is reportedly making final adjustments to mass production, and a September shipment is not yet guaranteed.

The Tessan Aero 5000 magnetic power bank offers 5,000 mAh of power for recharging phones in a slim 6.9 mm (0.27 in.) thick profile for easy everyday carry with smartphones. It uses a pure cobalt semi-solid-state battery for reduced fire risks.

For the first time in Apple’s history, there will be no iPhone 18 in September—only the iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable device, potentially named the iPhone Ultra. According to analysts, this decision appears to be a done deal and Xiaomi may have already adopted it for their September Xiaomi 18 Pro launch, as a leaker currently suggests.

The trend toward ever-larger smartphones is expected to reach a new milestone soon. According to a leaker who is usually very well-informed, the successor to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature an even larger display.

In a new video, the soon to be released iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max successors are primarily shown in the stylish red color option "Dark Cherry". While the main focus of YouTuber John Prosser is on the variable aperture of the new main camera some other aspects of the renewed iPhones are discussed as well.

The code in the latest beta version of iOS 27 contains several references to an Apple iPhone that has at least two batteries. This reveals yet another hint about the iPhone Ultra in Apple’s next iPhone operating system.

iiPhone loyalty reached a record 87% in the first quarter of 2026, while the share of new buyers switching from Android fell to 12%. The findings underscore the strength of established smartphone ecosystems, suggesting Apple’s growth may depend more on upgrades than on attracting Android users.

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by 8% to 11% across several models, likely in response to the yen’s sharp depreciation. The move follows recent Mac and iPad price increases but is not expected to extend to other markets unless Apple announces broader changes.