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Apple is now slated to get back on track with 2021's iPhone launch

Apple left the debut of the iPhone 12 series unusually late in the year in 2020, for arguably understandable reasons. However, the leading industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now predicts that this situation is not to become a regular t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 17:17

Founder of Cydia, the jailbroken iOS app store, files suit against Apple for anti-competitive behavior

Jay Freeman, the developer of the Cydia app store, has filed suit against Apple for monopolistic practices that have shut alternative app distribution methods out of iOS. If Freeman wins this suit, it could force Apple to allow an...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2020 23:17

Apple announces the development of its own cellular modem

Apple currently uses components from Qualcomm in order to keep iPhones capable of using mobile data. However, its senior vice president of hardware technologies has just announced that it intends to replace these modems with one o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2020 22:06

Apple iPhone 12 and other models apparently suffer from battery drain issues on iOS 14.2 (Source: Apple)

Not on iOS 14.2 yet? Might want to wait for the next update, because this one causes severe battery drain

In addition to the shortened battery life, the bug that seems to be affecting various handsets on iOS 14.2 also leads to longer charge times than usual. According to some users, their handsets (older ones in most cases, but also i...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 16:21

The iPhone 12 Pro Stealth has no usable cameras, but it costs almost US$5,000. (Image source: Caviar)

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Stealth dispenses with any cameras

The latest limited edition version of the iPhone 12 Pro is certainly an odd one. Supposedly an 'accessory for private meetings and serious conversations', the iPhone 12 Pro Stealth does away with all of the cameras that typically ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2020 22:32

Apple iPhone 11 Pro after failed fall test (Source: Stiftung Warentest)

Apple launches iPhone 11 repair program: Free repairs for display issues

A small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch input, and the cause of this problem has been discovered to be the display module. Thankfully, Apple is providing repairs free of charge as part of the recently...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2020 12:05

Some iPhone 12s seem to have problems staying on 5G. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 12s on AT&T and Verizon are losing 5G signals in the US

Several iPhone 12-series device owners have taken to the Apple Support Community to complain that their new flagships are losing connectivity while using 5G networks. Many of them report that they are in the United States and are ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:11

Apple's claims about its iPhones may not be entirely water-tight. (Source: Apple)

Apple is slapped with a ~US$12 million fine by Italian authorities

The Italian market-competition watchdog has reportedly fined Apple to the tune of €10 million, or nearly US$12 million. This action has resulted from what the body apparently views as “aggressive and misleading” advertising relat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:31

The Baseus GaN charger series. (Source: Baseus)

Baseus introduces a 120W GaN Quick Charger

Baseus has launched a series of new slim, high-tech third-party chargers equipped with gallium nitride (GaN) technology. One of them is rated to charge 2 devices at up to 60 watts (W) at once. This may make it a good companion for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2020 21:50

Apple is offering gift cards or discounts with its Black Friday through Cyber Monday event. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday: US$150/£120/€150 with a MacBook Pro 16 purchase or US$50/£40/€50 with an iPhone 11

Apple is running a gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Qualifying purchases will see the buyer rewarded with a card worth from US$25/£20/€25 up to US$150/£120/€150. The deal includes many major Apple products suc...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 07:44

HTC's "TWS1" on NCC. (Source: NCC via MySmartPrice)

A new leak spoils the launch of HTC's next TWS earbuds

HTC might be planning a return to the smart mobile market with new TWS earbuds. These products have been spotted on the database of the Taiwanese regulator NCC ahead of their launch. This leak indicates that these new accessories ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 18:29

The original iPhone SE and iPhone 6s will not be eligible for iOS 15. (Image source: Shiwa ID)

iOS 15 will probably not be headed to the original iPhone SE or the iPhone 6s series

Apple continues to lead the way with its excellent software support for older smartphones, unlike many Android OEMs. Ultimately, even Apple has a point where it drops iPhones from future iOS releases, and it seems like the iPhone ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 19:50

iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown reveals generous image sensor but rather small battery (Source: iFixit)

iFixit tears down the iPhone 12 Pro Max to reveal a 47% larger image sensor than the one used for the iPhone 12

Although the 6.7-inch display provides enough space for a generous battery, the L-shaped power pack inside the iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly smaller than the one that Apple used in last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max. However, this year...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 15:08

A 12 unit with green tint (left) next to an unaffected iPhone. (Source: Apple Communities)

The iPhone 12 series may be the latest premium device line to exhibit the "green tint" display disorder

"Green tint" is an issue in which OLED displays seem to glow where they should remain completely dark under certain conditions. It was present in some units of the iPhone 11 series last year, and has now reportedly raised its head...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 18:26

Apple has agreed a settlement with 34 US states up to the value of US$113 million. (Image source: Xavier Wendling)

Apple on the hook for another US$113 million with second iPhone battery degradation and throttling settlement

Apple has settled a second case related to the degradation of iPhone batteries and chipset throttling. The new settlement amounts to US$113 million and will be split across 34 US states.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 13:40

The BOOSTCHARGE TrueFreedom PRO Wireless Charger. (Source: Belkin)

Belkin claims its new BOOSTCHARGE wireless charger can serve 2 compatible devices without last-gen placement issues

Belkin's new BOOSTCHARGE TrueFreedom PRO Wireless Charger is a mat-style accessory rated to handle the demands of 2 Qi-compatible mobile devices thrown on it any old how. Therefore, it might solve the traditional problem of gettin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 18:58

Apple iPhone 12 mini facing touch response issues as revealed by multiple user reports as of November 16 (Source: Apple)

Trouble in paradise: Apple iPhone 12 mini plagued by touch response issues

Although Apple's other new iPhone models have no such issues, some iPhone 12 mini owners have been complaining of lock screen sensitivity problems that appeared the first time they powered on their handsets. The problem has been r...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2020 11:49

Part of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's thermal management system. (Source: YouTube)

High-end smartphones might need insulation as well as cooling in the future: new report

The processors that power our phones have become so powerful that they are now designed with the kind of cooling historically only expected from high-end PCs. This involves heatsinks, thermal paste and even vapor-chambers on a mob...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2020 23:36

The iPhone 12 Pro Max does not always use its telephoto lens to take zoom shots. (Image source: Martin Sanchez)

iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple resorts to camera trickery for zoom shots in night mode

A surprising discovery about the iPhone 12 Pro Max has been made, and it is not a good one for Apple's premier flagship smartphone of 2020. While the device has a telephoto camera, it actually uses digital zoom to in night mode. S...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2020 15:40

The Mi 10 Pro has been rated higher for its audio qualities than the iPhone 12. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro remains atop DxOMark audio chart despite strong showing from new Apple iPhone 12

The new Apple iPhone 12 has been tested for its audio quality by DxOMark and has scored relatively well to give it a high position in the site’s audio chart. However, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro’s place at the top of the table has not be...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Nov 2020 16:39

The new iMac render features very thin bezels (Image source: Svetapple)

Intriguing 2021 iMac concept pushes Apple's all-in-one into the modern world with thinner bezels

Designers over at Svetapple created a set of detailed concept renders of the 2021 iMac, based on what rumors indicate about the upcoming all-in-one. The stunning models highlight the possibility that Apple will introduce slimmer b...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2020 20:44

Do not expect a new iPhone SE to arrive early next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: AB)

Apple will not unveil a new iPhone SE in 1H 2021

There will be no iPhone SE for 1H 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. A new iPhone SE may arrive in the second half of 2021, but there will be no anniversary upgrade for this year's model. The iPhone 13 series remains on track for re...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2020 19:17

Apple may be bringing 120 Hz displays to next year's Pro iPhones. (Image source: Martin Sanchez & Notebookcheck)

Apple reputedly set to bring low-power LTPO OLED screens to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

According to a new report, Apple has sourced LTPO OLED screens from LG for next year's Pro iPhones. These low-power panels may pave the way for Apple enabling a 120 Hz 'ProMotion' refresh rate on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pr...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2020 18:28

The Redmi Note 9 and Apple iPhone 11 are two of the world's best-selling smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple - edited)

Redmi Note 9 ships in its millions for Q3 2020 but can't hold a candle to the global popularity of the iPhone 11

Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi have taken up all 10 places in the Q3 2020 table for most shipped smartphones of the quarter. While Samsung has five different Galaxy A-branded devices in the charts and Xiaomi has great results with the...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2020 15:55

iSH is a Unix shell for iOS. (Image via iSH)

Unix shell app for iOS threatened with removal, but Apple backtracks on decision

An app that allows iOS users to run a Unix shell on their iDevice was under threat of removal from the App Store. However, Apple apparently reversed its decision, allowing the app to stay up. This could open the door for more scri...

Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2020 04:52

The iPhone 12 mini has a 2,227 mAh battery. (Image source: Apple)

Apple criticised for poor iPhone 12 mini battery life in early tests

The iPhone 12 mini is here, and Apple is copping some flack for the device's underwhelming battery life. The 5.4-inch iPhone has a 2,227 mAh battery, so it should come as no surprise to see it barely lasting a full working day bet...

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 23:07

Market share trends for phone brands in India. (Source: IDC)

The Indian smartphone market "rebounded" in the third quarter of 2020: new market research

Smartphone shipments in India - one of the top 3 markets worldwide - shrank by a worrying 48% in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). However, three months later, the story has changed: the same market had posted year-on-year (YoY...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 16:36

The iPhone 12 Max is now live. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max variants amidst a wireless-charging controversy

Apple had left its biggest and smallest versions of the iPhone 12 for last in terms of making them available to buy. Now, however, both the successor to the 11 Pro Max and the completely new 5.4-inch Mini variant can be pre-ordere...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 23:02

There will be four iPhones in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: Apple)

Four new iPhone models will launch in 2021 with improved ultra-wide-angle optics due for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple plans to release four new iPhones next year, with the company aiming to return to a September release window. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature an improved ultra-wide-angle camera too, according to Ming-Ch...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 19:40

The iPhone 12 Pro outclasses Samsung's Note 20 Ultra thanks to its new A14 Bionic chipset. (Image source: Salman Majeed)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro flexes its muscles in Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra speed comparison

The iPhone 12 Pro has been shown to conquer the speed of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, even the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ edition. The Note 20 Ultra may have double the RAM that the iPhone 12 Pro offers, but Apple's new 5 nm ch...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 17:17

The new range of iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible accessories from Moment. (Image: Moment)

New MagSafe accessories from Moment set your iPhone 12 up for Vlogging, photography

Smartphone camera accessory maker Moment has unveiled its first set of MagSafe-compatible accessories for the Apple iPhone 12. While they will be useful for regular photographers, most of the accessories have a distinctly vlogging...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Nov 2020 10:07

Alleged iPhone 13 prototype (Source: Wccftech)

New iPhone 13 rumor claims there is no in-display Touch ID sensor

If the latest rumor is true, then at least one iPhone 13 has been completed already. Obviously, the hardware will go through a few changes until the final product will reach the market, but it looks like Apple has decided to drop ...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2020 10:34

61% of US households with smart home devices polled plan to buy a smart doorbell in the next 12 months

Video doorbells enable the user to see who is at their door on their smart screens or mobile devices. A recent study indicates that 10% of US households with high-speed internet surveyed owned one of these devices in the second qu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 19:31

One of Ulefone's new Watches. (Source: Ulefone)

Ulefone announces 3 new fitness-focused smartwatches at sub-US$70 prices

The OEM Ulefone has launched its new Watch series, which support continuous heart-rate tracking, multiple sports modes and 5ATM water-resistance. There is also a blood-oxygen sensor in the Pro model, whereas the Watch GPS has addi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 18:05

An iPhone 12 responds poorly to independent repair. (Source: YouTube)

The iPhone 12 proves extremely repair-unfriendly in a new video

Apple's products have shown themselves as resistant to teardowns and re-assembly in the past. The Australian device-repair YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has posted a new video that seems to demonstrate that this is also true of the recen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 17:23

The Redmi K30 Ultra and Mi 10 Ultra have provided strong sales for Xiaomi in China. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, and the Redmi 9 family help Xiaomi replace Apple as the world's third-largest smartphone company

Three major market research firms have declared Xiaomi is now the world’s third-largest smartphone company in terms of units shipped for the third quarter of 2020. The good news for Xiaomi comes at the expense of Apple, which slip...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Oct 2020 09:39

The iPhone 12 mini has already been given the hands-on treatment by one YouTuber. (Image source: George Buhnici)

Apple iPhone 12 mini: First hands-on video with the smallest iPhone showcases its diminutive stature

Apple's smallest iPhone will not be available until next week, but a prominent Romanian YouTuber has already got his hands on one. The iPhone 12 mini has been compared to last year's 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2020 14:30

Foxconn has apparently been undermining its relationship with Apple to boost profits. (Image source: Apple & Steve Jurvetson)

Foxconn accused of using shady tactics to boost profits relating to Apple contracts

Apple and Foxconn may have been partners for years but the relationship has soured in the last few years, according to a report published by The Information. Reputedly, Foxconn has employed a range of tactics to maximise profits, ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 18:57

The number of active iPhone users has reached the 1 billion milestone. (Image: Apple)

Apple crests 1 billion active iPhone users milestone

Apple is now estimated to have an installed user base of 1 billion iPhones. The figure comes from a respected Apple analyst who has been tracking iPhone sales data for the past 13 years.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2020 11:47

The Mophie Juice Pack Connect works with any Qi-enabled smartphone. (Image: Zagg)

Mophie Juice Pack Connect is a mobile MagSafe alternative for any phone

Mophie has released its latest Qi-enabled wireless battery charger, but this one has a twist. The new Mophie Juice Pack Connect has a modular design that clips on the back of any Qi-enabled smartphone to give it a wireless battery...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2020 11:10

The Amazfits GTR and GTS 2. (Source: Huami)

Huami launches the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches for the US and UK markets

The OEM Huami has held its global launch for the second-gen Amazfit GTR and GTS wearables, although they will only be released in the US and UK markets to start off with. These smartwatches feature blood-oxygen, heart-rate, sleep ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 22:56

What's the world's fastest mobile network? UAE's Etisalat tops the list at 99 Mbps, followed by South Korea

5G networks are set to transform the mobile data experience. However, very robust 4G infrastructure means that people in some countries already have access to ultra-fast connectivity. Etisalat in the UAE tops the list, offering sp...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 09:43

iPhone 13 is expected to feature the Snapdragon X60 5G modem and may finally sport a 120 Hz display. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 13: rumored portless shift to MagSafe, 120 Hz display, possibility of an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a confirmed Snapdragon X60 5G modem

Even as the iPhone 12 is still pretty new, rumors about the iPhone 13 have already started making the rounds. The iPhone 13 (or whatever it will be called) may go completely portless in favor of the new MagSafe technology and is a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2020 20:54

The new iPhone 12 series doesn't really stand out in terms of battery life. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro's battery runtimes fail to impress when compared to the iPhone 11 Pro

A battery life test by Arun Maini of the YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss found that the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max had significant leads in battery runtimes compared to the newer iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro hav...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Oct 2020 19:47

MagSafe may leave a mark on a leather case. (Source: MacRumors)

The new MagSafe charger may mark up expensive first-party cases, and apparently that's just fine by Apple

The iPhone 12 series comes with dedicated components to support the new MagSafe system, which consists of a range of magnetic accessories, a compact wireless charger included. Now, it has emerged that this product may permanently ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2020 20:28