By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) After reportedly committing to using 5G iPhone modems from Qualcomm until 2027, Apple is now said to be ready to deliver its own alternative two years early.A Qualcomm 5G modemApple’s desire to use its own 5G modems instead of Qualcomm’s has been behind many years of work. Until now, it has been believed that March 2027 is when the switch will finally happen, but now a report claims it will at least begin much sooner.According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will introduce its own 5G modems with one high-end and one low-end iPhone during 2025. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) More details have emerged about Apple’s iPhone model that will replace the iPhone 17 Plus, spelling out expected screen size, resolution, and more.iOS on an iPhone 14 Pro MaxMing-Chi Kuo is having a busy Wednesday. Just hours after discussing the iPhone 17 camera supplier situation, he’s revealing what he says he knows about a rumored “iPhone 17 slim” device.Kuo is mostly reiterating previous reports on the subject in his report. He says that the device will be 6.6-inches diagonal, larger than the non-Plus iPhone, but smaller than the Plus. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Best Buy is clearing out M2 iPad Pro inventory and both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are up to $600 off. Cellular models start at just $699, but inventory may be limited.The Great Summer Sale at Best Buy offers discounts on hundreds of electronics, but we’re particularly interested in the blowout deals on Apple’s M2 iPad Pro. With markdowns of up to $600 off and prices dipping to as low as $699 for cellular models, the blowout savings can save you a bundle on a tablet that’s still highly capable (see our M2 iPad Pro vs M4 iPad Pro comparison for a deep dive into the differences).M2 11-inch iPad Pro deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Over the years, Apple has benefited greatly from Android users switching to iPhones. The models that the switchers are picking now is a short-term strategic challenge for Apple, but a long-term gain.Android switchers boost iPhone Sales — but not for the iPhone 15In the June 2024 quarter, 17% of iPhone buyers were former Android users, the highest percentage in the last five years. The numbers represent a substantial increase from the same period in 2023.Despite the influx of switchers, Apple has experienced a decline in sales of its latest models, with older iPhones stepping up to fill the gap. The underperformance of the iPhone 15 is offset by the robust performance of older models like the iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 17 could offer a big boost to photographers, by including a variable aperture that gives more control over the blurriness of an image.A render of the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera bumpStandalone cameras, such as DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, offer a few ways to fine-tune the image beyond the standard capabilities of a smartphone camera. The gap in adjustable elements may shrink more when it comes to the iPhone 17.According to sources of The Information, Apple is planning to include adjustable apertures on the cameras of at least one model of the iPhone 17 range. To serious photographers, this could be a major change to how they use the iPhone. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple’s forthcoming video expansion to Emergency SOS via Satellite for iOS 18 will now be supported by RapidSOS, a platform linking millions of users to 911 and other emergency services.What a user will see when using Emergency SOS via Satellite with RapidSOS and video (Source: RapidSOS)Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite was a revolutionary safety feature when it was launched with the iPhone 14, and it has since saved lives around the world. Initially, it would connect stranded users to first responders and allow very brief text message exchanges.For iOS 18, however, Apple is greatly expanding the feature, so that it allows for longer messages — and even video. Now RapidSOS has announced support for this ability for a stranded user to be able to show first responders their condition and environment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Code within the latest iOS 18 developer beta suggests that Apple Intelligence will play a part in creating playlist artwork within Apple Music.Apple Intelligence may create artwork for Apple Music playlistsApple is truly planning to plug Apple Intelligence into everything. Reinforcing the core idea that it will power features instead of being a ChatGPT-like app, new evidence shows that there will be an Apple Intelligence-powered aspect to Apple Music.As Apple releases its fourth round of developer betas for iOS 18, code discovered within it includes what appears to be the option for a button called “Create Image.” It appears that using this button will launch Image Playground, Apple’s new system-wide AI tool for generating images. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) So much for being the world’s most valuable company. An iPhone “batterygate” settlement check has bounced and allegedly because of insufficient funds.The bounced check that will bring down Apple. (Source: First Coast News)Maybe those falling sales in China are worse than we think. When Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri next announce Apple’s earnings on August 1, 2024, perhaps they’re going to have to own up to some devastatingly bare coffers.For according to Florida’s First Coast News, Clay County resident Desiree McNeil had some bad news from her credit union. She was one of the many iPhone users included in Apple’s settlement of the so-called batterygate case, and the checks from that began being sent out in January 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) It’s been said before that the iPhone 16 Pro ultra-wide camera will get an update to 48 megapixels, but a new rumor claims that Samsung — not Sony — will supply those image sensors two models later, in the iPhone 18 Pro.Rendered iPhone 16 Pro modelsIt’s been said before, and it’s been repeated by others — 48 megapixel sensors are coming to the ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 16 Pro line. A previous rumor claimed that Apple was looking at Samsung as a potential supplier for this camera.Uncharacteristically, that rumor was flat-out denied by Samsung. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Spain has become the latest country to accuse Apple of possible anticompetitive actions concerning alleged unfair treatment of developers on the App Store.Apple Passeig de Gracia store in SpainThe investigation is to be conducted by Spain’s Comision Nacional De Los Mercados Y La Competencia (CNMC), which has previously fined Apple and Google a combined $218 million for antitrust behavior. That fine is currently suspended as the two companies appeal the decision with the Spanish High Court.Now according to Europa Press, the CNMC has announced a new investigation into the App Store. The investigation concerns possible anti-competitive behavior over allegedly “imposing unfair commercial conditions” on developers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
