iPhone 7 & 7 Plus seen edging out iPhone 6s lineup in US to become Apple's most-used models

Just ahead of an anticipated "iPhone 8" and "iPhone 7s/7s Plus" reveal, newly-published research shows Apple's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the most used iPhone models in the U.S. with a 34 percent of the install base.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Smuggler busted with 102 Apple iPhones by Shenzhen, China customs officials

A woman has been arrested in mainland China for smuggling 42 pounds of contraband into the country from Hong Kong, including 102 iPhones and fifteen high-end watches.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 16

Analyst sees 'iPhone 8' super cycle falling just short of 2016 iPhone 6 sales heights

One analyst firm has broken from the pack, and is cautioning investors that it fears that the "iPhone 8" so-called "supercycle" may be overblown, and that the sales for fiscal year 2018 will fall just short of those lofty heights.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 20

EE commences sales of new 32GB iPhone 6 model in United Kingdom

The re-released iPhone 6 with 32 gigabytes of storage has surfaced again in a new country, with the smartphone going on sale in the United Kingdom for the first time with its unusual capacity through carrier EE, suggesting the device's relatively unannounced sales are not being confined to just emerging markets.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 3

Chinese court overturns patent ruling, enabling continued iPhone 6 sales by Apple

The Intellectual Property Court in Beijing has overturned a ruling that found Apple violated a patent belonging to a Chinese tech firm, Shenzhen Baili — and in the process, removed the threat of a city-wide ban on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus sales.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Deals: 32GB Apple TV for $129 ($20 off); iPhone case blowout from $2.99; 13" MacBook Pro for $1,349 ($150 off)

Apple deals are rolling in this week with instant discounts on 4th gen 32GB Apple TVs ($20 off) and 13-inch MacBook Pros with function keys ($150 off). B&H is also slashing prices on iPhone 6/6s/Plus cases with free shipping and prices starting at $2.99. Quantities are limited, though.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple to start Indian iPhone manufacturing within next two months

Apple's Indian manufacturing will finally begin within the next 4 to 6 weeks at a Wistron plant in Bangalore — and more ambitious plans are already being hatched.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 39

Apple's revival of iPhone 6 with 32GB storage continues with sales in Belarus

The re-release of the iPhone 6 with 32 gigabytes of storage is expanding into another territory, after launches in India, China, and Taiwan in recent months, with a premium reseller offering the unusual-capacity handset to customers in Belarus beginning next week.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 6

Amazon begins selling iPhone 6 with 32GB storage in India

A version of the iPhone 6 that includes 32 gigabytes of storage has resurfaced in another country, with Amazon exclusively selling the smartphone in India from Monday, following similar sales in China and Taiwan offering the device with the new storage capacity.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 10

Taiwan Mobile opens preorders for limited release of gold iPhone 6 with 32GB storage

Taiwan Mobile has started to accept pre-orders for a limited-edition release of the iPhone 6, with the Taiwanese carrier offering the gold version to customers on March 10 with 32 gigabytes of storage, a capacity that Apple hasn't offered in western markets.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 11

Apple's iOS 10.2.1 addresses unexpected iPhone 6, 6s shutdowns

Apple on Thursday revealed an iOS point update that was released a month ago includes a bug fix for an issue causing iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus device owners to experience unexpected shutdowns.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 17

Apple, ad agency sued over voice sample used in iPhone 6 TV commercial

The lead singer of '70s a capella group The Persuasions is suing Apple for using a song by Jamie xx in an iPhone 6 TV commercial, claiming the ad violates his "right of publicity" due to the track containing a sample of his voice.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 20

Apple denies imminent iPhone 6 battery exchange program in the works

After rumors circulated claiming that the iPhone 6 family will be the next recipient of a battery exchange program, AppleInsider has been told that the report is incorrect, as there is apparently no justification for a wide program to fix issues.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Apple asks Beijing court to lift iPhone 6 sales ban, reverse patent infringement ruling

Apple on Wednesday appeared in Chinese court to defend its iPhone 6 from patent infringement charges leveled by now insolvent tech firm Shenzhen Baili, arguing that the Beijing Intellectual Property Office defied legal convention in its decision to ban sales of the device.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 17

Shanghai consumer agency reports spontaneous iPhone 6 fires, Apple refutes claim

With a battery repair program already in place, Apple is under more fire from consumer protection agencies in Shanghai, with eight claims of iPhone 6 fires — but Apple blames external damage for the problem after inspection of the afflicted devices.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 40

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