• Apple Now Assembles 14% of iPhones in India

    Apple now produces as much as 14% of its iPhones in India, indicating the company's accelerating efforts to diversify beyond China (via Bloomberg). The figure accounts for $14 billion of assembled iPhones in the country, or about 1 in 7 of the company's flagship devices, a doubling of production compared to the last fiscal year. Models assembled in India include the iPhone 12 through to the latest iPhone 15, excluding premium Pro and Pro Max models. Apple has been setting up ‌‌iPhone‌‌...

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • Apple Aims Assembling iPhone Cameras In India, Cut Off China

    NEW DELHI, (IANS) – As Apple continues to minimize its dependence on China, the iPhone maker is increasing investments in India and is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Group’s Titan Company and Murugappa Group to assemble sub-components for phone camera modules, and the country […]

  • iPhone SE 4: It reportedly borrows features from iPhone 13, iPhone XR

    Whether it's based on the iPhone 13, 14, or even XR, it seems like the new iPhone SE will be a big departure form the 2022 model.

  • One in seven iPhones now made in India, as Apple reduces dependence on China

    A new report says that one in seven iPhones are now made in India – pointing to a significant acceleration in Apple’s work to reduce its dependence on China. Apple’s reliance on China as its key manufacturing hub has been placing the company in an increasingly vulnerable position more

  • Batterygate: iPhone Users in Canada Can Now Submit Claims for Up to $150 Payout From Apple

    Apple agreed to pay up to $14.4 million (CAD) to settle a class action lawsuit in Canada that alleged the company secretly throttled the performance of some iPhone models ("batterygate"), and eligible customers can now submit a claim for payment. Apple's settlement received court approval on March 4, and the claims period began today, according to law firm Rochon Genova LLP. To submit a claim, visit the settlement website, select "Submit a Claim" in the top menu, and follow the steps. A...

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    Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, Now 15% Off

    Take your productivity and leisure activities to soaring new heights with the Apple 2022 MacBook Air Laptop available on Amazon. Packed with cutting-edge technology and a design crafted for simplicity and effectiveness, this laptop is an ideal choice for professionals, students, and everyday users alike. The star of the show here is undoubtedly the Apple M2 chip, a trailblazing piece of technology that stands at the core of this laptop. Its potential for speed and efficiency, thanks to its...

  • 13-inch M2 MacBook Air now $849 in Tuesday’s best deals, official iPhone 15 cases from $28, more

    The chance to score Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for just $849 is headlining today’s best deals. It comes joined by official iPhone 15 MagSafe clear cases starting from $28 as well as a deep discount on this cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel style at $197 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more

  • Apple's privacy rules are stifling Apple Vision Pro apps, for now

    Apple does not allow third-party apps to use the cameras on Apple Vision Pro, and developers are complaining about it. Developers are locked out of cameras and other sensors on the Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro did not see an iPhone-like explosion of new, dedicated headset apps upon its launch, but by February 2024 there were over 1,000 native apps on the visionOS App Store. It's still very many and while it is still early days, some developers are complaining that they are being...

  • From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption

    A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers. Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumers Apple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than...

  • Apple Watch Series 9 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in Select Countries

    The Apple Watch Series 9 is now available in Apple's refurbished store in Australia and New Zealand for the first time since the device launched in September. These are the first countries where Apple offers refurbished Series 9 models. Availability will likely extend to Japan and the UK soon, as Apple recently added a grayed-out Apple Watch Series 9 search filter to its refurbished store in those countries. The search filter is only visible on these pages in a desktop browser, and it is...

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    Apple will let you repair your iPhone using genuine used parts, starting with iPhone 15

    Apple has relaxed its repair policy and will soon let customers and independent repair shops use genuine used parts to repair iPhones. At launch, it will be available only to the iPhone 15 series.