By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Owners of the iPhone 16e now have access to tools and instructions on how to repair their phone’s display and other components — though you still need nerves of steel.Delicately removing an iPhone screen — image source: AppleWhen Apple announced its Self Repair Programme in 2021, and when it then opened in 2022, it was specifically for iPhones. The option has since expanded to include Macs, but now it’s also been extended to cover the latest iPhone 16e.While the instructions now listed by Apple on its support site, are specific to the iPhone 16e, the general process remains the same. Through a series of written and video instructions, Apple’s Program takes users through the supremely delicate process of opening up their iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) With a 104% tariff now in effect on Chinese-made iPhone models, Apple is bracing for higher costs — but instead of raising prices outright, it may make changes it hopes you may not see.iPhone 16 lineupThe tariff, enacted on Wednesday, combines a 20 percent baseline import duty, a newly added 34 percent tariff, and a punitive 50 percent hike in response to China’s own retaliatory measures.With the vast majority of iPhones still assembled in China, Apple now faces a dramatic increase in import costs that will either need to be absorbed or passed along to consumers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele) A quote from the CEO of Luxshare is firing up speculation that AirPods production will move to the US, but the scaffolding of the statement is too flimsy to hold the weight of the guesswork.Luxshare’s existing US office near Apple Park — image credit: Apple MapsDespite Apple’s costs doubling and its valuation dropping by more than the entire value of Walmart, everything is fine because AirPods maker Luxshare is looking at moving to the US. This is the sign that firms will come to their senses and move manufacturing to America, and Apple will follow.Only, it isn’t a sign at all, because this news is less about Luxshare and more revealing of how volatile, and frankly desperate, the situation has become for businesses. The market has been frantically responding to any good news, or at points even just rumors of potential good news some day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple’s latest M4 iPad Pro 13-inch is $200 off at Amazon, but limited supply remains at the reduced price.Save $200 on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro 13-inch.You can grab the $200 markdown on the 2TB 13-inch iPad Pro with an M4 chip in Space Black. This high-capacity Wi-Fi spec has an ample 2TB of storage, but the base model and even Wi-Fi + Cellular models are eligible for discounts as well in our 13-inch iPad Pro M4 Price Guide.Save $200 at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen) Apple’s stock will face another tumultuous day as markets fear China’s and the European Union’s reciprocal tariff increases could get another Trump reaction.Tim Cook visits Luxshare factory in China in 2017 – Image Credit: AppleThe tit-for-tat tariff battle has wreaked havoc on the stock market, with the valuation of many companies shrinking over a matter of days due to the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs. This has naturally included Apple, which is set to face another day of stock market turmoil.At the close of markets on Tuesday, Apple was at $172.42 following four days of rough trading. However, pre-market trading brought the price to an even lower level, hovering at around $169 before starting the trading day marginally up at $172.18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Alongside its emergency importing of iPhones before tariffs hugely increased costs, Apple is now said to have also had Macs airlifted into the US.A pallet of iPhones being loaded onto a plane in 2024 — image credit SDI LogisticsWith the extra China tariff now in force, Apple is currently required to pay 104% on top of the import cost. Even before this increase, and even before Trump announced his initial tariffs, Apple took steps to minimize the hit it expected to face.That was said to consist of stockpiling iPhones, having five flights full of them head for the States ahead of Trump’s deadline. Now according to Nikkei Asia, Apple was far from the sole technology company doing this — and it wasn’t only importing iPhones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Teenagers overwhelmingly continue to want their next smartphone to be an iPhone, a survey about the youth of America’s spending habits reveals.A pair of iPhonesApple’s products are a highly popular collection on the market, and that is especially so for teenagers in the United States. In a regular “Taking Stock of Teens” survey commissioned by analysts at Piper Sandler, the spring 2025 edition demonstrates that the iPhone is still very close to the heart of young U.S. consumers.Approximately 88% of teenage respondents said they own an iPhone. This is up from the 85% figure reported in the same survey one year ago. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new leak purporting to show an iPhone 17 Pro protective case, has backed up the continuing rumors that Apple has considerably redesigned the rear camera system.Close up on the camera bump cutout on the purported iPhone 17 Pro case leak — image credit: Sonny DicksonRumors that the forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have now mostly coalesced on the belief that the rear camera system will be larger. It will also separate out the flash, LiDAR sensor and microphone, into a section to the right of the camera lenses.Now a new leaked image from reasonably reliable leaker Sonny Dickson, claims to show just how noticeably big the camera bump will be. The image consists of two transparent protective cases for the iPhone 17 Pro, which feature large cutout sections for the camera. Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The United States is now applying 104% import tariffs against goods imported from China, that will eventually make all Apple hardware dramatically more expensive.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factoryFollowing Trump’s implementation of a 34% tariff of imports from China into the United States and China’s reciprocal tariff response, Trump threatened a 50% extension unless China backed down. On Wednesday, the threat was implemented.White House officials confirmed on Tuesday that a total 104% tariff on China would be implemented starting at 12:01am ET, 12:01pm China Standard Time, on Wednesday. The 104% figure is a combination of an existing 20% tariff, the 34% new tariff, and the 50% penalty for China pushing back with its own reciprocal tariffs on goods imported from the US. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Whether you’re Apple TV+ curious or looking to return after a lapsed subscription, you can now get three months of Apple TV+ for $2.99 a month. Here’s how to find out if you qualify, and how to get the deal.Apple TV+On Tuesday, Apple TV+ announced that it will be offering a promotional deal for new and qualifying returning subscribers. Now you can pay just $2.99 per month for three months to access the catalog of Apple Original series and films.It’s perfect for those who want to get in on the “Severance” hype, as the series is having a bit of a moment right now. A month after “Severance” aired its second season premiere, it toppled “Ted Lasso” as the most watched Apple TV+ series. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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