Two Dutch organizations pursuing damage claims against Apple say that consumers who bought an iPhone 6, 7 or SE have a right to compensation because of how the American tech company deliberately slowed down those models, and others, as the years went on. ConsumentenClaim and the Aequitas Belangenbehartiging Foundation announced this week they were moving ahead with a case against Apple.
Popular accessory maker Nomad today announced the launch a second-generation glow in the dark band designed for the Apple Watch, with the new version featuring a much more pronounced glow than before. Nomad says that its Glow 2.0 Sport Band is three times brighter than the prior-generation version, and it did indeed have a strong and long lasting glow in our testing. In the light, the band is a soft green color, but in the dark, it shifts to a bright, neon green color. Nomad said that it...
Investment firm JP Morgan predicts that Apple will introduce AI with the 2025 iPhone 17 Pro, and has dropped its current price target to $210 partly as a result. Apple CEO Tim Cook JP Morgan trimmed its Apple price target from $225 to $215 in February 2024, citing declining iPhone demand in China. Part of the new drop to $210, announced in a note seen by AppleInsider, is around the best time to get back into Apple stock ahead of the expected AI iPhone. The investment firm thinks that...
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 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.
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
The latest release of the iPhone Charger 3Pack 6FT MFi Certified Lightning Cable is gaining significant traction in the market due to its outstanding qualities and compatibility features. Not only is this product available on Amazon with a 20% discount, but its unique specifications have made it a must-have device for iPhone users worldwide. With this product, you can replace your existing iPhone cords or add another iPhone cord for home, work, or travel. The product is endowed with a...
Once a Kickstarter campaign is complete, you need to turn to a creator’s own page to preorder the products — that is, until now. Today, Kickstarter announced that it is (finally!) including preorder functionality as part of its core platform once the campaign is over. It calls the feature “late pledges,” and the platform says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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SAN FRANCISCO >> Apple said today that it would relax limits on repairing newer iPhones with used parts including screens, batteries and cameras, a reversal from its previous practice of using software to encourage people to work with new and more expensive Apple-approved parts.
Two Dutch claim organisations are starting a legal case against Apple for deliberately slowing the operating systems for the iPhone 6, 7 and first generation SE iPhones. The models were released between 2016 and 2018 and ConsumentenClaim says, Apple provided users with software updates that reduced performance and concealed an underlying battery defect. “This means the iPhones were slower and did not work as they should. And Apple users were not told,” the foundation said, which is working with...
One of our favourite wireless mics has just seen a substantial price cut over at Amazon, making for one heck of a bargain for content creators. If you film content primarily with your iPhone then you absolutely need to nab the Hollyland Lark C1 as you can now get the charging case with a lapel mic and Lightning receiver for just £65. For context, this set-up originally cost £126 at launch but the discount is easy to miss given that Amazon hasn’t signposted it. Take it from me, if you’re...