Slower-than-expected iPhone 7 sales prompt Apple to cut production by 10%, report claims

Apple's new iPhone 7 lineup has "sold more sluggishly than expected," according to a new report, which claims that the company has cut orders for early 2017 by some 10 percent.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 53

Love is blind: NPD says Android customers are so committed that exploding Note 7 did little to help Apple

Like loyalty to a political party or hometown sports team, smartphone users are extremely passionate about their choices — a commitment that led many customers to stick with Samsung, despite the disaster of its downright dangerous Galaxy Note 7.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 44

Rumored 'Jet White' iPhone 7 mockup shown off in video

A video posted to the web on Tuesday shows off glossy white iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus casing mockups, offering a sneak peek at what an official "Jet White" version of the flagship smartphone might resemble.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 21

New Japanese ad for Apple's iPhone 7 centers on speed of Apple Pay

Apple Japan has posted a new video ad for the iPhone 7, pushing one of the unique local advantages of using Apple Pay.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

iPhones account for 8 of top 10 cameras in 2016 Flickr report, Apple celebrates by offering Portrait mode tips

Photo sharing site Flickr noted that Apple remains the leading camera brand among its users, filling eight slots of its top ten most popular cameras. iPhones now account for 47 percent of its photographers, compared to 24 percent using Canon cameras and 18 percent using Nikons.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 15

Mophie launches Juice Pack Air cases for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Mophie on Tuesday released versions of the Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, in fact its first dedicated battery cases for Apple's current flagships.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Apple's 'Romeo and Juliet' ad puts iPhone 7 Plus camera in focus

Apple on Monday released its latest iPhone ad, a touching 30-second short highlighting the dual-camera system introduced with iPhone 7 Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Apple scaling back iPhone 7 production as early demand fades - report

Apple is cutting down on iPhone 7 orders from suppliers as the initial wave of consumer demand subsides, a report claimed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 123

Apple offers new Beats & iPhone accessories, special iTunes & App Store content for World AIDS Day

Apple on Wednesday announced a host of (RED) charity efforts to mark World AIDS Day — Dec. 1 — with varying proceeds going to the Global Fund, which as part of its anti-AIDS efforts funds initiatives like testing, prevention, and medication.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Supply chain data suggests Apple slightly cutting iPhone 7 orders, endangering growth forecasts

A new supply chain report suggest that Apple may be reigning in build orders for iPhone 7 family of devices, potentially putting some year-over-year growth projections in danger.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 21

Verizon offers 'free' iPhone 7 with trade-in as part of Black Friday deals

Looking to match T-Mobile, Verizon on Wednesday announced its own Black Friday deals, including a nearly identical trade-in offer letting people get a "free" iPhone 7 or 7 Plus.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Samsung races to match Apple's iPhone 7 with new glossy black Galaxy S7

As it did with gold and rose gold handsets before, Samsung is said to be preparing to launch a glossy black version of the Galaxy S7, mimicking the Jet Black color available for Apple's iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 45

T-Mobile offers 'free' iPhone 7 with Black Friday trade-in promotion

The U.S. branch of T-Mobile on Tuesday announced a series of Black Friday-related promotions, most notably letting people get a "free" 32-gigabyte iPhone 7 or 7 Plus with a qualifying trade-in.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Frankenstein's monster serenades with iPhone 7 in Apple's latest holiday ad

Apple once again takes aim at viewers' heart strings with its annual holiday TV spot, though the 2016 rendition features a lighthearted twist, as Frankenstein's monster shows his sentimental side.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 13

Apple confirmed limiting iPhone 7 Qualcomm modem to keep performance on par with Intel chip

A follow-up report regarding iPhone 7 download speeds confirms Apple is indeed limiting the performance of Verizon/Sprint units with Qualcomm modems to keep parity with AT&T/T-Mobile versions running Intel's new communication package.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 45

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