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Apple will make fewer iPhones in response to weakening demand and supply

Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) According to a new report in Bloomberg, Apple has told suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 line of smartphones may fall short of the company’s original expectations, amidst supply constraints. Apple planned to ship 90 million iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 […]

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Apple addresses two iPhone and Apple Watch bugs with iOS 15.1.1 and watchOS 8.1.1

Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 7 is virtually indistinguishable from the Series 6 (less so with a light-colored watch face), and it doesn’t add much, but it’s still the best smartwatch you can buy. (credit: Corey Gaskin) Apple has pushed out two small software updates for its platforms—one for iPhones, and the other for […]

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Apple will soon send parts and tools to users who want to repair their phones

Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple will begin selling repair kits to consumers who want to perform some essential repairs on their iPhones themselves. Titled Self Service Repair, the program will first be available in the United States starting early next year, with more regions gaining access throughout 2022. […]

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iPhone 13 and 13 Pro review: If you could have three wishes

Enlarge / The iPhone 13 Pro Max, photographed by the iPhone 13 Pro in low light. Imagine you were visited by a genie who would grant you three wishes, but they all had to be about what you want from your next smartphone. As market research and surveys tell it, almost everyone would make the […]

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The iPhone 13 is thicker and heavier than the iPhone 12

Enlarge / The IPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. (credit: Apple) Yesterday, Apple announced its new flagship iPhones: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. But while Apple’s livestream was full of details, some things were left out. Fortunately, we’ve learned a bit more from Apple’s updated website, […]

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Apple makes the iPhone 13 official

Today, Apple executives took the stage in a virtual streaming event to announce the new flagship iPhone lineup. The iPhone 13 is official. The body has a similar look to last year, but the particular cameras in the base model are arranged diagonally now. Developing… The event is still ongoing, so check back for more […]

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California streaming: Apple’s next big event is September 14

Enlarge / The splash image and header copy on the event invitation Apple emailed to press. (credit: Apple) Apple will stream a new product-unveiling event this coming Tuesday, September 14, at 10 am PDT, the company} announced today. Invitations went out to press this morning, and marketing SVP Greg Joswiak tweeted a short video teasing […]

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Report: The iPhone 14 will be a major upgrade, and it will be made of titanium

Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 12 Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) A new investor note from JPMorgan Chase seen by AppleInsider and MacRumors claims that Apple’s high-end iPhone models will soon use titanium alongside or instead of aluminum or stainless steel. It also provides new insights about what to expect from 2022’s iPhone lineup. […]