Questionable rumor says Apple could add 'Jet White' option for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Apple is planning to add a "Jet White" color option for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, a rumor claimed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 42

LifeProof opens preorders for rugged Fre cases for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Otterbox-owned LifeProof on Thursday launched preorders for its Fre cases for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, designed to offer extra protection not just from drops but the outside climate.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Apple's latest ad brings iPhone 7 poolside to tout stereo speakers, waterproof design

The latest minute-long television spot promoting the iPhone 7 showcases the handset's new, louder stereo speaker design, along with its water resistant chassis.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13

Samsung hopes to fend off interest in iPhone, overcome Note 7 disaster by pre-announcing 2017 Note 8

As part of the continuing Galaxy Note 7 fire debacle, Samsung is not only offering financial incentives for customers to trade their problematic phone for a Galaxy S 7 phone and stay in the Samsung ecosystem in the face of pressure from the iPhone 7, but it is also saying that customers in the country will be able to exchange a Galaxy S 7 for the forthcoming Galaxy Note 8 for half the normal price.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Apple ramping up iPhone 7 production to take advantage of Samsung's Note 7 woes - report

Apple is reportedly increasing its iPhone production orders in the fourth quarter in a bid to take marketshare from Samsung, still reeling from the end of the Galaxy Note 7.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 27

iPhone 7 made up 43% of Apple's US iPhone sales in Q3, data says

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus reportedly represented 43 percent of Apple's U.S. iPhone sales in the third quarter, even though they were only available for the last two weeks of the frame.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Qualcomm's iPhone 7 Plus modem beats Intel modem in areas with weak signal

The Qualcomm modem used in some versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus performs markedly better than the Intel one, at least where signal might be poor, according to research published on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 31

Researchers expect 74 million iPhone sales in Q4 2016 on strength of new releases

New analyst research suggests that the iPhone 7 family of phones is selling better than that of the iPhone 6s, but numbers and financial impact for the third quarter are being kept low by early stock limitations on the sought-after iPhone 7 Plus.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

Apple sets iPhone 7 launch dates for Egypt, Colombia & several other countries

Apple on Monday updated a collection of its international websites with more iPhone 7 launch dates, filling in gaps across multiple continents.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple releases iOS 10.0.3, fixing Verizon LTE issues on iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Owners of Apple's latest and greatest iPhone received a software update on Monday, with version 10.0.3 exclusive to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, addressing cellular connectivity problems specific to those models.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

iPhone 7 offers virtual home button in case of physical button's failure

As a backup if its non-mechanical home button fails, the iPhone 7 can offer a software button akin to some versions of Android, owners have discovered.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Video: 5 reasons to upgrade to iPhone 7

Apple spent a year packing a raft of improvements into iPhone 7; AppleInsider spent the past few weeks boiling down which of those matters most. Here are five reasons why you should consider upgrading.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 36

Apple starts sales of SIM-free iPhone 7, 7 Plus handsets in US

Like clockwork, Apple started sales of factory unlocked SIM-free iPhone 7 and 7 Plus handsets on Thursday, nearly one month after the smartphones launched in September.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 24

Apple chip supplier TSMC ups 2016 forecasts on sales likely linked to iPhone 7

Apple chip manufacturer TSMC on Thursday announced that it expects higher 2016 revenue growth, between 11 and 12 percent, based on the results of a strong third quarter likely influenced by the ramp-up for Apple's iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple's iPhone 7 predicted to spur 8% growth, 2017 redesign seen causing 16% sales spike

After the iPhone 6s series saw the first-ever year-over-year decline in iPhone sales, things are expected to be back on the rise for Apple leading into next year with the iPhone 7, and carrying into 2018 with an anticipated redesign, according to investment firm UBS.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

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