iPhone X-style notch added to LG G7 ThinQ after positive feedback

The display notch in LG's latest high-end smartphone — the G7 ThinQ — was greenlit only after the majority of a survey group said they either liked or didn't mind the design choice first found in the iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

By the numbers: iPhone X propels Apple's record second quarter

The continued impact of the iPhone X has expectedly reverberated into Apple's second financial quarter of 2017 an interesting one — but not quite how analysts thought they would. The changes over time are best illustrated graphically, showing the magnitude of the quarter, as compared to the same quarter from of years past.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 12

Analysts cite robust iPhone X demand, continued services growth as highlights of earnings

With Apple's March quarter results quieting naysayers, at least for the time being, analysts have started to react to the company's blockbuster second quarter earnings.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 11

Tim Cook debunks rumors of slow iPhone X sales

After weeks of handwringing over what Apple would announce in relation to iPhone X demand, CEO Tim Cook put the rumors of a "dead" release to rest in one fell swoop.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 49

Olloclip debuts Connect X lens system for Apple's iPhone X [u]

Olloclip on Tuesday launched its latest lens clip-on accessory for iPhones, the Connect X system for the iPhone X. [Updated with Olloclip comment on Face ID]

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

Apple hit with patent suits over iPhone X camera, iOS 11 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' feature

A pair of lawsuits filed in two federal courts on Monday allege Apple's latest products are in infringement of multiple patents related to dual camera arrays in smartphones and smart device alerts.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 18

Analyst says Apple may forego Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter for new iPhones

Apple will probably stop bundling a Lightning-to-3.5 millimeter adapter with this fall's new iPhones, according to a Barclays memo obtained by AppleInsider. The multinational bank also cut its price target for Apple stock from $168 to $157, citing worries about a "weaker iPhone franchise."

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 49

Apple Q2 earnings expected to fall 'in line,' analysts cautious about June quarter

As they do every year at this time, analysts are looking past the concluded quarter and are expressing concern about how Apple may perform later this year mostly due to guesses at iPhone demand. Here's what to expect from Tuesday's earnings release.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 14

Apple AirPower Qi charging pad spotted at Vienna airport a fake, release date still unknown

A traveler has spotted what appears to be Apple's unreleased AirPower Qi charging pad — but the device is clearly a knock-off, despite claims to the contrary.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 29

Fake U.S. Marshal steals an iPhone, Thailand 'iPhone killers,' and more from the Apple crime blotter

A change in sentence for Thailand's "iPad killers," a court decision about Facebook logins, iPhone theft by ice cream vendors and more in this roundup of Apple-related crime reports

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 10

Apple to produce 8M iPhone X units in Q2, trying to 'burn off' existing supply, report says

Riding on the back of rumors of disappointing iPhone X sales, dismal supplier guidance and rampant speculation, a report on Thursday claims Apple plans to produce only a limited quantity of units in the second calendar quarter of 2018.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 40

Apple grew 32% YoY in China's shrinking phone market due to "strong performance of iPhone X"

China's smartphone market suffered its worst decline ever in the March quarter—an 8 percent YoY drop in unit sales—but Apple still managed to achieve 32 percent growth, directly attributed to "strong performance of its iPhone X."

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 13

Bloomberg butchers Samsung OLED statements to portray iPhone X as weak

Bloomberg is taking full advantage of Apple's quiet period in the week before its earnings release to issues a series of reports suggesting data points that could possibly be used to support its narrative that demand is somehow "weak" for the most profitable, attention-getting smartphone in the world—even as other vendors scramble to copy its looks and features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 31

Samsung reports weak demand for OLED displays used in iPhone X

Samsung Electronics reported positive quarterly profits on Wednesday, its fourth consecutive period of massive record gains, but warned of slow growth due to weaker than expected demand for smartphone OLED panels like those supplied to Apple for iPhone X.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 17

Apple supplier comments not likely to affect long-term financial prognosis, Gene Munster suggests

Negative comments from two Apple suppliers about the next iPhone generation could hamper investor expectations for the next quarter, suggests Gene Munster of Loup Ventures, but predictable iPhone sales make this only a near-term risk instead of a long-term problem.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 13

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