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Apple asserts that it will include features to make the independent repair of iPhones easier, safer and more legitimate in the next major upgrade to iOS. Some teardown vloggers have found that some of the Cupertino giant's infamous ''software locks" are indeed gone in the new build - however, it seems that the use of the OEM's new and supposedly repair-friendly options come with some drawbacks all their own.

Apple has recently increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for its iPhone 16 Pro models, now charging $119. This marks a 20% hike from the previous generation. The standard iPhone 16 models will keep the $99 replacement fee, and AppleCare+ users can still get free replacements if their battery's capacity drops below 80%.

Anker has made the MagGo USB-C adapter official. With a 3-in-1 design, it can charge the iPhone and expand the storage through SD and TF slots. The launch price is $34.99.

A brand-new chip powers the latest Apple iPhone 16 Pro series, the A18 Pro. In a recent Geekbench CPU test, this SoC scored higher than the A17 Pro, and now, it has outscored the predecessor and even the Apple M1 in the latest GPU benchmark.

As of iOS 18, Apple will seemingly start linking individual iPhone components to their owners' iCloud accounts. Activation Lock for iPhone parts will prevent components like batteries, displays, and cameras from being calibrated to new devices as long as they're not

An early Geekbench run of Apple A18 revealed underwhelming multi-core scores, but there have been new entries since then. These new runs of the iPhone 16 SoC have multi-core scores similar to the Apple M1.

Apple claims to have made battery replacements easier for its recently launched iPhone 16 lineup, confirming previous rumors. The extent to which the battery replacement experience has been simplified is a mystery for the time being, and will only become evident once detailed teardowns of the device are available.

While Apple has not advertised it in any of its material so far, it appears that all four iPhone 16 series phones feature improved charging compared to last year's models, with certifications and Apple support in China confirming a peak charging wattage of 45 W.

Jia Jingdong, the current Vice President and General Manager of Brand and Product Strategy at Vivo, has shared the first details of the X200 series. Mentioning the Apple iPhone 16 series, Jia says that the upcoming lineup will be among the "most noteworthy" flagships released at the end of this year.

ESR has updated its iPhone case line-up to support the new 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Each new flagship variant now has its own Stash Stand, Cloud Soft and CyberLock accessories, the latter of which is rated for "7x" military-standard drop protection. ESR also claims to help new iPhones achieve the fastest wireless charging possible - although Apple's own upgrades might negate that selling point somewhat.

CheckMag Historically, the best features have been reserved for the largest screens, regardless of the "Pro" moniker attached to the name. But some manufacturers are waking up to the fact that not everyone wants a monolith in their pocket. Finally, Apple has adopted the same approach with the iPhone 16 Pro meaning that users no longer have to make compromises.

A new Geekbench listing has now revealed what appears to be scores of Apple's latest flagship chipset, the A18 Pro. The A18 Pro delivers around 18% better CPU performance than the A17 Pro on last year's models, with the vanilla A18 likely to share that performance.

Beats has branched out from making audio products to making phone accessories, and its first is a case for the iPhone 16 series. The cases have MagSafe support and have been designed to work with the iPhone 16's Camera Control feature.

Apple has just announced the iPhone 16 lineup, which brings many upgrades, including two new SoCs. The Apple A18 of the non-Pro models has seemingly been tested on Geekbench, and the multi-core score is a little underwhelming.

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, featuring the A18 chip, a new Camera Control button, and a 48MP Fusion camera alongside a 12MP wide-angle lens. The phones claim to offer improved battery life and performance, with pre-orders starting September 13.

The iPhone 16 Pro is now official with a 6.3-inch screen. Even the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets a larger 6.9-inch panel. They come with all the bells and whistles of the iPhone 16 lineup, such as an Action Button, dedicated camera slider and a faster A18 Pro chip.

Apple has shown off two new SoCs with the iPhone 16 lineup. The Apple A18 will power the vanilla iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, while the A18 Pro will be reserved for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

YouTubers DIY Perks and MrWhoseTheBoss have built an XXL iPhone. The 2 meter tall and 190 kilogram replica of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is fully functional. As you can see in the video, it can even be used to make contactless payments at the ice cream parlor.

It looks like the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both be capable of up to 8K 60 fps video, thanks to the new camera sensor and A18 SoC, although Apple may limit the iPhone 16 family to 4K 120 fps, instead. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both also reportedly come with a minimum of 256 GB of storage.

UGREEN aims for yet more cute appeal at IFA 2024 with the latest additions to its Uno line of charging accessories. Their signature emoji-based integrated status displays are now found on new MagSafe chargers, 6-in-1 USB-C docks and even a cable. Then OEM has also unleashed the 100W version of the series' power brick on the European market.

CheckMag After-market head units from big brands with Car Play and Android Auto support tend to start at around $250. Even then, they offer a screen that isn’t much bigger than your smartphone. Most relatively modern cars will need a costly dashboard facia, wiring loom and a willingness to dismantle your dashboard. However, there are alternatives.

iPhone 15 Pro Max and future 16 Pro Max users can pre-order the upcoming GAMEBABY controller and case hybrid. The introductory pricing starts at $19.99 for the first 1,000 units sold. Bitmolab plans to deliver units to the early adopters in November of this year. 

A new rumor from Nikkei Japan claims that the iPhone SE 4 (which is expected to release early next year) will have an OLED display. This move would mean all Apple smartphones would have an OLED display. It would also be the end of Apple's deals with Japanese display manufacturers that provided LCD panels for the iPhone SE.

A Dubai retailer named Sharaf DG has put a new video teaser for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro phones. This video teases a new colorway, seemingly with a coffee finish, and hints at an upgraded camera setup.

Gamers who bought Capcom's Resident Evil games on iOS will now require an internet connection to play them after a recent update. The changelog doesn't specify why and cites "changes to the startup process" as a reason.

The numbers of existing iPhones, Watches and accessories in Apple's physical Stores are reportedly shrinking now that the OEM has officially set a date for its next-gen hardware launch. In the case of the benighted FineWoven line, however, the low stocking is thought to indicate discontinuation rather than renewal with updated models.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 lineup at the September 9 "It's Glowtime" event. Previous reports claimed that the Pro models in the series would feature the thinnest bezels, and a new report has offered a comparison render.

The iPhone 16 Pro is nearly official. While Apple will not release the device until September 9, a reliable source has highlighted one of the company's new titanium colour options in a fresh leak.

Apple is tipped to introduce a whole new color for iPhones with the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. A prominent tech YouTuber claims to be able to present this potentially polarizing shade in advance. It is joined by what might be all five different color versions of the vanilla iPhone 16 in this new leak.

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed some new information about Apple's top-spec iPhone 17 Pro Max. It will be the only one of its lot to offer 12 GB of RAM and a superior cooling mechanism.

A new leak sheds light on Apple's upcoming A18 and A18 Pro SoCs for the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. Both will use an identical CPU, but the Pro model is tipped to arrive with a slightly more potent GPU.

Apple has confirmed its next event will be called “It's Glowtime”. It will take place on September 9 at 10:00 PT. The company is expected to reveal its new iPhone 16 lineup, a new Apple Watch and new AirPods.

Apple has announced that it will indeed comply with the directives of the European Union's Digital Markets Act that require it to enable alternatives to in-house apps such as Safari, Apple Photos and the App Store by the end of 2024. However, these new iOS and iPadOS features will be region-dependent.

A distinguished Apple analyst has offered up a date for Apple's next hardware event. Not only that, but they have also revealed when Apple intends to begin shipping the iPhone 16 series and the launch window for four new Apple M4-powered Mac products.

A side-by-side video comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals some interesting details about each company's flagship smartphone. Surprisingly, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was able to walk away with the win in terms of colour accuracy, night mode, and video quality and accuracy.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are set to be Apple's upcoming flagship smartphones poised for launch next month. A recent report by AppleInsider has uncovered some of the major camera enhancements that the impending iPhone 16 lineup is expected to boast, adding credibility to previous leaks while fueling excitement for Apple's answer to the Pixel 9 series.

A recent leak from Sonny Dickinson has revealed all of the color variants that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup is expected to feature. This includes a deeper 'black', 'white', 'gray', as well as a new 'bronze' shade that will seemingly replace the 'blue titanium' finish of the current iPhone 15 Pro.

Epic Games first launched Fortnite for iPhone in 2018, but Apple removed the game from the App Store in 2020 after the title received a new payment method for in-game items. After four years, the game made its return on iOS, but it's only available in the EU.

Be it contactless payment, digital car keys or access to hotel rooms: the Apple iPhone's NFC chip will soon be utilized in many more ways than before, as Apple is opening up the chip to third-party apps following an EU complaint.

The iPhone 16 has been showcased again in new leaks, roughly a month before the smartphone's global release. Based on new footage, it seems that various hardware changes could be coming to Apple's new entry-level iPhone.

Apple has reportedly forced Patreon into implementing iOS' in-app payment system within the Patreon app. Following the change, new memberships after November 4 will be charged a 30% App Store fee. Unsurprisingly, people, including Epic Game's Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk, hasn't taken the announcement well.

Opera has released its AI-powered Opera One browser for iPhones. The iOS app was in beta for a couple of weeks, and the stable release comes with a redesigned UI, free VPN, and built-in ad blocker. All these make it stand as a solid alternative to Safari.

Sharge is known for its transparent power banks; however, their successors are now slated to come in an intriguing new material, one backed to combine their updated look with durability and a slim design. The upcoming Forged Carbon Fiber series will consist of a new "every-day carry (EDC)" USB-C power bank as well as models designed for MagSafe-capable iPhones that can also use Qi2 wireless charging.

A renowned Apple analyst has shed new light on Apple's iPhone releases throughout 2024 and 2025. Not only has the analyst detailed the innovations that Apple will introduce next month with the iPhone 16 series, but they have also discussed future alleged plans like the iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 17 Air, which is rumoured to be a much slimmer successor to the iPhone 16 Plus.

Seek Thermal has released the improved Nano 200 and Nano 300 thermal imaging cameras for Android and iOS phones. The infrared cameras help PC modders detect cooling problems quickly when overclocking CPUs and GPUs.

Apple's upcoming entry-level iPhone has been pictured again, roughly one month from its launch alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This time, the iPhone 16 has been showcased alongside its predecessor with comparisons shown in their designs, dimensions and hardware features.

Foxconn, Apple's regular supplier, has increased its workforce by 50,000 employees for the production of the new iPhone. Among other things, this was necessary due to the increase in planned delivery figures, which also means that rumors of Apple moving to India appear to be off the table for the time being.

Apple has made iOS 17.6.1, iPadOS 17.6.1 and macOS 14.6.1 available for download. The new updates for iPhone, iPad and Macs address an acute problem that had crept in with the previous major updates to iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6 and macOS 14.6.

Asanuma has unveiled the Apexel APL-MS200 200x smartphone microscope with ring lights. The microscope uses multiple high-brightness and UV LED lights and a polarizing filter for crisp photos of fine details. No dedicated app is required for immediate use.