iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus both beat iPhone X sales in March quarter, questionable data finds

Together the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus amounted to 44 percent of U.S. iPhone sales in the March quarter, and even individually beat out the iPhone X — but Apple's historical performance versus what the survey company has said in the past about sales casts a pallor on the data.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 42

Analyst's 'iPhone X is dead' memo hyperbolic, loaded with questionable claims

An analyst is arguing that Apple will completely discontinue the iPhone X this year, owing to a lack of consumer interest at the high-end. That's a highly questionable claim, even if one assumes demand isn't as strong as Apple expected.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 53

Watch: iPhone X vs. Galaxy S9 Plus battery charging times compared

The comparison of the Apple's iPhone X's features against main rival Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus continue with more battery tests, this time examining how long each of the premium smartphones take to recharge.

Vadim Yuryev 8 years ago 16

Apple shares take hit as iPhone chipmaker TSMC forecasts $1B dip in revenue

Apple's share price dropped about three percent during pre-market trading going into Thursday on word that TSMC — the manufacturer of A-series processors for iPhones and iPads — is expecting about $1 billion less revenue for the second quarter than Wall Street forecasts.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Watch: iPhone X vs. Galaxy S9 Plus battery life compared

Continuing the comparison between Apple's iPhone X and Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus, AppleInsider pitted the flagship smartphones against each other in a number of battery life tests, to see which can last the longest. Can the battery in Apple's premium device out-last its main rival?

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 31

Apple grabs 86% of global smartphone profits, iPhone X alone seizes 35%

New research covering the last calendar quarter of 2017 suggests that not only did Apple once again command the lion's share of the smartphone market's profit, but the iPhone X was responsible for collecting more than one-third of it.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 53

FCC photos hint at future — or defunct — gold iPhone X model

Apple is or was planning to ship a gold-colored version of the iPhone X as predicted by some early rumors, according to U.S. Federal Communications Commission documents.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

iMovie for iOS update delivers iPhone X, Metal graphics support

Apple on Thursday issued an update for the iOS version of iMovie, bringing with it support for the Super Retina display on iPhone X, compatibility with Metal graphics processing, bug fixes and more.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 7

OLED production for 2018 iPhone starting in May amid Apple and Samsung pricing dispute

The Apple supply chain is gearing up to start production of OLED panels for the 2018 iPhone launches expected this fall, according to industry reports, but despite the impending commencement of manufacturing the components, Apple and Samsung Display are apparently still negotiating the prices for the panels.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 0

First look: iPhone X (PRODUCT)RED Leather Folio Case

Though it's not scheduled to hit store shelves until Friday, we got our hands on Apple's (PRODUCT)RED folio for iPhone X, a bold color option to the already fantastic case lineup. Check out our early hands-on, as well as a comparison to other (PRODUCT)RED cases.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 8

Third party repairs found to disable iPhone 8, iPhone X ambient light sensor

Following word that Apple's recent iOS 11.3 update killed touch functionality for iPhone 8 users with aftermarket displays, a new report claims that a similar issue is also affecting iPhone 8 and iPhone X users with authentic replacement screens if they're put in by an unofficial repair outfit — but as with a previous issue, the problem doesn't seem to be universal.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Apple begins orders for (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X case

As planned, Apple on Tuesday opened up online orders for the (PRODUCT)RED versions of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, as well as its iPhone X Leather Folio.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

2018 iPhone may sport three-lens camera system to boost image quality

Reports from the supply chain are predicting that at least one model of 2018 iPhone will have a three-lens system to improve photo quality, and possibly increase the optical zoom.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 61

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition ships on April 13

As recently rumored, and in-line with previous releases in the series, Apple has announced the (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with only a new leather case for the iPhone X

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 31

(PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus may be launching on Monday

According to a new internal Virgin Mobile memo, Apple will be releasing an updated (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as early as Monday, with pre-orders starting imminently.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 9

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