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How to use your iPhone's satellite features in an emergency

Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple will open the 2025 Swift Student Challenge in February

Apple is preparing for the 2025 Swift Student Challenge, designed to put young coders' creativity and coding skills to the test.

Amber Neely | 2 months ago

New in iOS 18.1 developer beta 6: Control Center toggles, sleep apnea detection, more

The sixth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for all compatible iPhone models. Here's everything you need to know about the update and the features it introduces.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Congo government plans to crack down on buyers like Apple for conflict minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering legal action against tech companies such as Apple to reduce the amount of conflict minerals sourced from its eastern provinces.

Amber Neely | 3 months ago

SmartThings adds Matter 1.3, eufy S3 Cam Pro launches, & more on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, eufy launches a new Apple Home camera system, Sonos makes a pledge, and more gear is released.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 months ago

Apple expected to open four new retail stores in India by end of 2025

In addition to its existing stores in Delhi and Mumbai, it appears that there are plans in India for four new Apple retail stores, all expected to open in 2025.

Charles Martin | 3 months ago

iPhone 16 Pro Max is being smuggled into India to beat the country's high prices

Government tax levies are adding hundreds of dollars to the price of an iPhone 16 Pro Max in India, with the result that customs officials are seeing more cases of smuggling.

Charles Martin | 3 months ago

Belfast's Apple Store is moving to a new location in mid-October

Northern Ireland-based Apple Store, Apple Victoria Square, is moving to a new location in Belfast's central shopping district.

Amber Neely | 3 months ago

Rumor: Apple tapping display supplier Novatek for iPhone 17 Air

Apple's rumored iPhone 17 Air may get the title of the thinnest iPhone ever, thanks to Novatek's cutting-edge display technology.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

Andrew Orr | 3 months ago

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TSMC-Amkor chip packaging deal will boost Apple chip production in the US

TSMC is expanding the capabilities of its chip plant in Arizona by partnering with the US-based Amkor Technology to add advanced packaging and test capabilities. The move will result in more US-based Apple chip production in the future.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

iPhone 16 reviews, photography, and battery life on the AppleInsider Podcast

Now we have the iPhone 16 range in our hands, opinion is split over whether this is a boring or a useful upgrade, but at least it's certain that the cameras are better and so is battery life.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Cupertino wins a battle but loses the war over California's Apple tax ruling

Apple's home city of Cupertino has been granted a win in a dispute with California over its tax dealings with the iPhone maker, but it's only for the short term.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS review: Hardware has promise, software is terrible

A battery powered and portable network attached storage device sounds like an excellent idea, but in early access the UnifyDrive UT2 has a few too many limitations to recommend it whole-heartedly.

Mike Wuerthele | 3 months ago

India iPhone 15 buyers get free orange Beats Solo Buds for Diwali

As part of its seasonal offers to celebrate Diwali, Apple is offering buyers of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India a bonus of special edition Beats Solo Buds.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Multimillion dollar fraudsters jailed over fake iPhone scam

Two individuals who conned Apple into replacing fake faulty iPhones with real ones, have been sentenced to years in prison.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iPhone 16 review: Bold colors, new buttons, promises for the future

The 2024 iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus bring plenty of upgrades and a promise of more to come, and strongly make the case that it's okay not to go for the pro models.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 months ago

iPhone users delay upgrades as Android owners are upgrading often for newer tech

Apple's iPhones last longer in users' hands, with many years waiting before an upgrade. Meanwhile, Android users are switching their phones more frequently.

Andrew Orr | 3 months ago

Apple Intelligence will drive iPhone 16 sales but isn't a major factor yet

Investment bank JP Morgan analysts say that Apple Intelligence is not yet drawing iPhone users to upgrade, and demand for iPhone 16 Pro models is weaker than it was with the iPhone 15 Pro range.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

iPhone SE 4 production nears as Apple prepares for 2025 launch

The rumored update to the iPhone SE is getting closer to production, with it possibly joined by a new iPad Air early in 2025.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

iPhone RCS still isn't widely supported, and is waiting on carriers to act

Google thought Apple adopting RCS would fix everything, but the messaging protocol is still a distant second to iMessage thanks to a lack of carrier support, device support, and encryption.