Pegatron denies report of selling India iPhone plant to Tata

Pegatron is reportedly discussing transferring control of its only iPhone manufacturing facility in India to the Tata Group, as per a recent report from Reuters, although Pegatron denies this claim.

iPhone 12 reportedly gets Qi2 charging support with iOS 17.4

Apple has reportedly updated the iPhone 12 series to support faster wireless charging when connected magnetically to non-MagSafe Qi2 chargers, according to Macworld.

iPhone 17 could feature anti-reflective and scratch-resistant display

Apple is said to be upgrading the display of the iPhone 17, making it anti-reflective and more resistant to scratches, according to a report by Instant Digital on Weibo.

Apple considering Google Gemini integration for iPhone’s AI capabilities: Report

Apple is currently in discussions with Google regarding the incorporation of Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone. This potential collaboration hints at a significant development in the AI industry, according to reports on Bloomberg by Mark Gurman.

Entire iPhone 17 lineup to use LTPO OLED displays: Report

Many OEMs use advanced low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels for their smartphones. Apple currently uses this tech only for Pro models and markets as ProMotion technology, and the standard iPhone and Plus model use low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) tech. It looks like Apple will bring this display tech to all iPhone 17 models.

Apple extends battery cycle lifespan for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has updated its battery lifespan expectations for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. Originally, it thought the batteries would last for a certain number of charging cycles, but now it believes they’ll last twice as long.

iPhone SE 4 could feature Dynamic Island, single rear camera

A new iPhone SE model might come out in 2025, rumored to borrow its design from the upcoming iPhone 16, as per leaker Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter).

Apple is developing two foldable iPhone prototypes: Report

Apple is developing two iPhone prototypes that fold horizontally, as reported by The Information. This exploration into foldable iPhones began in 2018, resulting in two active prototypes resembling clamshells.

Apple reports December quarter revenue, iPhone revenue record in India

Apple has reported latest quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2% from a year ago, despite having one less week in the quarter and COVID-related factory shutdowns that limited iPhone supply. It posted a net profit of $33.9 billion, up 13% YoY and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.18, up 16% YoY for the … Continue reading “Apple reports December quarter revenue, iPhone revenue record in India”

iOS 18 could be the biggest iPhone update yet: Report

Apple’s recent revamp of the App Store, iOS, and Safari browser in the European Union isn’t just a local change. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it offers a preview of the iPhone’s global future.

Apple rolls out iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection for iPhone, Collaborative Playlists and more

After the iOS 17.2 roll out last month, Apple has rolled out iOS 17.3 update for the iPhone, bringing Stolen Device Protection. The iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 also bring Collaborative Playlists, New Unity Lock Screen wallpaper, and several improvements, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates.

iPhone survives 16,000 feet drop from Alaska Airlines flight

On Friday, January 5th, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737 Max 9 flying from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California, experienced a mid-air depressurization incident, shortly after takeoff. A plug door, a specific panel of the fuselage near the rear of the aircraft, blew out at around 16,000 feet.

Microsoft Copilot app now available for iPhone and iPad

After the Android app which was released a few days back, Microsoft has released its Copilot AI-Powered Chat Assistant app for iPhone and iPad. Powered by the latest OpenAI models, GPT-4 and DALL·E 3, this fast, complex, and precise responses, as well as the ability to create breathtaking visuals from simple text descriptions.

Apple Self Service Repair gets new diagnostics tool, expands to iPhone 15 and more

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair, introduced in April 2022, offering users more control in resolving issues, with the company aiming to broaden repair options globally for its users.

iOS 17.3 beta brings Stolen device protection for iPhones

Apple has started the rollout of the iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 beta updates for developers. This comes shortly after the recent release of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2.