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The iPhone 17 is said to feature a camera bar similar to the Pixel series and Google is poking at Apple for it. The latest ad for ‘#BestPhonesForever’ campaign shows an iPhone recollecting the features it copied from Pixel and Android phones.

According to a new report by a typically reliable source, Apple is set to make a huge change to its iPhone release schedule starting next year. Supposedly, the standard iPhone 18 will not debut alongside its pricier siblings and will instead be pushed back to a 2027 launch.

After its launch in the US in March, the Anker Safe Charge Pro Nano GaN charger has been announced in China. It is even available in more colors and costs significantly less.

Apple is reportedly testing an under display Face ID system for the iPhone 18 Pro models that will see the Dynamic Island shrink to a small hole in a new position. The non-pro models, which also includes the iPhone 18 Air, will retain the Dynamic Island.

Rumoured to be just 5.5 mm thin, the iPhone 17 Air could be one of the slimmest smartphones ever. To achieve this ultra-thin design, Apple may have had to make many compromises, including giving the device a very small battery. The company is reportedly set to release a case with a built-in power bank to cater to users who need more power.

Apple is reportedly planning the release of a special edition device to celebrate 20 years of the iPhone in a few years. It might have a substantially different design compared to that of the current 15 Pro Max flagship - which could require the expertise of the Cupertino giant's more traditional manufacturing partners.

Apple has made some changes to its developer guidelines allowing them to add external purchase links. These changes are particularly for the US storefront and Apple has begrudgingly made these changes as it plans on appealing the April 30 ruling.

The 17 Air is tipped to become the next most viral iPhone due to its ultra-thin form-factor. A leading Android OEM is now backed to release a competing handset - and it's not Samsung this time. Oppo has already mastered another current industry trend - can it take the lead in another?

Apple's iPhone 17 series is thought to launch with multiple upgrades over their 2024 predecessors. Now, a famous leaker purports to add another to the list. It is apparently necessary to support the OEM's plans to implement improved AI on its upcoming mobile flagships. Then again, the real upgrades might go to a subsequent generation.

The Apple iPhone 16e has proved to be far more popular than the third-gen iPhone SE, which is unsurprising given its significantly updated design and new market positioning. However, Apple reportedly remains uncertain about releasing a successor to the mid-range iPhone.

Apple is thought to introduce the latest in iPhone design language with the 17 series. Some of it is allegedly on display in advance in a new in-the-wild leak. It purports to confirm the differences in appearance between the 16 Pro and its upcoming successor.

Apple is reportedly considering shifting manufacturing for all US iPhones to India. Apple is targeting a capacity of at least 40 million units. India assembled iPhones worth $22 billion in FY 2024-25.

Apple is expected to bring its slimmest iPhone ever with the iPhone 17 series, rumored to be the iPhone 17 Air. Alleged dummy units of the lineup now show incredibly slim design and even slimmer than standard buttons on the Air.

The gap between desktop and mobile looks to be closing even further. A new leak suggests that the iPhone 17 series will feature display output and a desktop mode, similar to what is already available on Android, while iPadOS 19 will further expand on Stage Manager with a macOS-like feature set.

A new report finds that Apple's latest non-flagship iPhone has sold better than its last in the first quarter of 2025. The 16e has also out-performed some members of the 15 and 14 series over the last three months, although its most expensive sibling is Apple's best seller of the year so far.

iPhone 17e could arrive next year with yearly e-models following suit. The phone is said to be in the production planning stage and that small batches at Foxconn will be produced soon.

A new leak has alleged that the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro will be available in a new "YuangFeng Blue" color. The color could serve as the key colorway that Apple could use to advertise the iPhone 17 Pro.

Apparent CNC blanks derived from CAD models of the supposed Apple iPhone 17 Air are being displayed in a Chinese Apple Store for customers to compare. The behemoth camera bar remains reminiscent of the Google Pixel smartphones, but comparisons with other iPhone models reveal a stark thickness difference.

A new leak has offered fresh insights into the adoption of 2 nm TSMC nodes. Apparently, MediaTek will join Apple and Qualcomm in moving to TSMC N2, which could bring up to 15% performance improvements without incurring an associated power consumption cost. Prices of future flagships like the Apple iPhone 18, Oppo Find X10, Samsung Galaxy S27, and the Vivo X400 series are rumoured to be more expensive as a result, though.

The Flash Pro Ultra is Chargeasap's first OLED-screen power bank to be rated for up to 275 watts (W) of output, mostly via super-fast USB ports. Its Kickstarter campaign has now come to an end, but not before accruing six figures' worth of funding. It is still available to back at early bird prices on another platform for a limited time.

The first foldable iPhone will no doubt be expensive and according to the latest leaks, it could start around $2,100 to $2,300 US. It is also believed to omit Face ID and stick with Touch ID instead.

A new leak has now revealed more information on Apple's upcoming first-generation foldable phone. The foldable iPhone is set to feature an under-display selfie camera, much like Samsung's recent Galaxy Z Fold series models.

Baseus touts the latest additions to its PicoGo series as some of the thinnest MagSafe-type power banks out there, at just 0.3 inches high in the 5,000mAh variant. They are backed to supply reliable magnetically-enhanced power to a compatible iPhone, with Qi2 speeds in the 10,000mAh version. They have been released with introductory offers and discounts of up to 40%.

New iPhone 17 Pro case images seem to confirm a striking rear camera redesign for another upcoming iPhone model. Shared by Sonny Dickson, the leak has caught the tech world’s attention, though the design remains speculative at this stage.

Live Link Face 1.4.2 update enhances real-time iPhone facial mocap for Unreal Engine. Epic Games fixes regional IP entry bug, improving creator workflows. Used with MetaHuman Animator, the app captures high-fidelity facial performance for digital characters.

Apple announced a more personalized Siri with Apple Intelligence features last year but did not meet its original timeline. It now looks like the upgrade will arrive this fall with iOS 19.

Apple’s first two foldable devices could arrive next year as progress on their development has been reported by an analyst. The larger 18.8-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid device is said to run macOS, but with a touch interface.

A new leak purports to confirm the rumors that the iPhone 17 Pro will be thicker than its predecessor, as will the 17 Pro Max. The new devices' are also thought to get more extensive camera humps, which are also shown in this new video. The Pro Max' alleged design update has been received with limited enthusiasm in this new leak.

iOS 19 is shaping up to be a significant overhaul with changes to the UI, animations, and features. Apple has not shared anything about the OS yet, but the reveal is scheduled for WWDC in June.

Apple stores are seeing a drastic increase in foot traffic and purchases as buyers try to preempt any potential iPhone price hikes. The White House administration has raised the tariff on China-sourced goods, and there may be more increases in store.

CheckMag For almost a year, I've been testing and comparing the photo quality of smartphones all around the world. What was my motivation, what have I learned, how did my trip look like and which smartphone did I like the most? Read on to find out.

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone could look like a single sheet of glass as an industry analyst has suggested a major shake-up in terms of design for the 2027 Pro iPhone. It is unclear if Apple will call it the iPhone 19 Pro or ditch that naming convention.

The tariffs recently imposed on vast numbers of countries and territories throughout the world by the second Trump administration, major tech and industry centers such as China and Taiwan included, have been received as a potentially significant threat to consumers in terms of the price of the goods that they buy - iPhones included, according to a new report.

Intel is pulling the plug on the Intel Unison app that allows owners of an Android or iPhone to connect their phone to a Windows PC. The app will be discontinued at the end of June 2025 but will work for select Lenovo computers until the end of the year.

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to offer three 48-megapixel cameras for the very first time. The telephoto camera will supposedly receive a new sensor and a portrait lens, which could result in three major advantages over the telephoto camera found inside the current iPhone 16 Pro.

ESR has just released a new version of its Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger with its CryoBoost cooling technology. The MagSafe-style accessory can be installed on a car's dashboard or its vent for potentially secure iPhone charging while on the road. ESR has also announced an upgrade to Qi2 for its latest magnetic power bank.

AirPods Max with USB-C owners will have to wait longer than expected to try out lossless, ultra-low-latency audio. This feature was supposed to arrive with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, all of which were released on March 31.

Chargeasap asserts that its latest power bank can charge three MacBooks at once thanks to its new max output of 275 watts (W). The 25,000mAh accessory has dual OLED screens to track its remaining battery and status of its individual ports. The Flash Pro Ultra also supports wireless charging for smartphones and smartwatches at the same time.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox now comes in a new color reminiscent of the original translucent Xbox console. It is already available for pre-order but won't begin shipping until May 2025.

Apple is widely rumoured to be introducing a new iPhone model this year in its continued search for a fourth popular flagship iPhone. Now, a respected Apple analyst has shared fresh insights into the return of the iPhone mini range.

Apple is expected to release its first foldable next year. Based on a new report, the so-called iPhone Fold will deliver an iPad Pro-like experience when unfolded thanks to an 'almost' 4:3 aspect ratio.

Sharge has extended its Spring 2025 sale with deals on new accessories such as its distinctive Retractable 65W power brick and IceMag 2 wireless power bank. The Shargeek 170 power bank with USB-C ports faster than those of a MacBook charger is also at a new lower price during the event.

Delta, a popular game console emulator for iOS, will receive an update on Monday, March 31st. This update will bring online multiplayer functionality for the Nintendo DS core to the public release. This feature has been locked behind the Patreon-linked beta version of Delta.

OnePlus' Slim Magnetic Power Bank was officially launched alongside the OnePlus 13 in China, but until now, it has stayed exclusive to the Chinese market. This new MagSafe-compatible portable charger is now available at $69.99.

The next release of iOS, version 18.4, will bring several improvements, including non-English languages for Apple Intelligence. However, iPhone Mirroring is conspicuously absent from the most recent release candidate of iOS 18.4 distributed in the EU.

iPhone 18 series may feature the new and improved A20 SoC, based on the more efficient 2nm process. This is said to bring about a 15% performance improvement without any increase in power consumption.

The Extrack app separates vocal and instrument performances from a song, allowing musicians to select any track to play along like a band member. Chord progressions are automatically displayed, simplifying learning of guitar and piano parts.