The iPhone 14 is the iPhone model that Apple will introduce in the fall of 2022. That’s still a good way off into the future, but the supply chain is already painting a picture of what to expect. Check out our full roundup of what to expect from the iPhone 14.
“Relax, it’s iPhone” might apply to a bunch of things, but I’m not entirely convinced it’s the best slogan when your car has just rolled over… But that is indeed the tagline for one of two new iPhone 14 ads to land on the company’s YouTube channel.
The other is an amusing one featuring a guy who does have a little more time to relax …
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China’s 618 sales festival proved another tough gig for most smartphone brands this year, with the market as a whole experiencing a year-on-year drop of 8%.
Apple managed to precisely reverse this, enjoying an 8% increase in iPhone sales in this year’s shopping event, but that did come at a cost …
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Buying an iPhone 14 Pro 128GB model costs the average American 2% of their annual salary – the second cheapest price in the world when measured in this way.
But there are countries where the same phone costs more than 100% of the average annual salary …
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Apple has announced a major expansion of its Self Service Repair program. Starting this week, the Self Service Repair program will be available for the iPhone 14 lineup as well as the M2 13-inch MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro powered by M2 Pro and M2 Max.
Apple is also making updates to its System Configuration process, which is a key aspect of iPhone repairs…
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For the first time ever, Apple is set to partake in a live-streamed shopping event through Alibaba’s Tmall marketplace in China this week. As reported by the South China Morning Post, this event draws more than 500 million users, and Apple has teased that its event will focus on the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch with exclusive discounts for shoppers.
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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro represent Apple’s latest and greatest devices. The decision between choosing an iPhone 14 model, however, can be tricky. The iPhone 14 Pro is obviously more powerful and capable, but you also have to factor in differences like pricing, battery life, and overall weight. Head below for a deep dive into the iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro.
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The first quarter of the year saw Samsung challenging Apple in the European smartphone market, retaking the No. 1 slot from the iPhone maker.
A new market intelligence report says that Samsung is now trying to adopt Apple’s strategy of focusing on premium sales and the ecosystem. However, it says competing with the iPhone won’t be easy …
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United Airlines has become the first airline in the US to add support for Live Activities on iPhone. This allows flyers to easily track their flight’s status via a live widget on their iPhone’s Home Screen or via the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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iPhone maker Wistron – which was the first company to produce iPhones in India – has exited the business, saying that Apple’s tough negotiations on price meant the company was unable to make a profit.
The news comes at a time when the Cupertino company is moving more and more of its iPhone production from China to India …
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Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature has once again come to the rescue of a group of stranded and missing hikers. According to the Upper Ojai Search and Rescue team in Ventura County, California, a group of 10 missing hikers turned to the iPhone 14’s satellite communication features to contact first responders, including sharing their location.
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Apple today announced that the satellite connectivity features available on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are now available to customers in Australia and New Zealand.
When outside of normal cellular network or Wi-Fi signal, customers can use Emergency SOS via satellite to send short text messages to emergency services. They can also share their location with friends and family in the Find My app.
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US iPhone market share increased in the first quarter of the year, despite the fact that the smartphone market as a whole suffered a major decline, according to new market intelligence data.
It indicates that US smartphone shipments fell sharply in the first quarter of the year, with two main factors cited …
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A new report today reveals how iPhone 14 users feel about their smartphones and how that stacks up against predecessors going back to iPhone 4. While iPhone sales remain strong, the new data says the drop in iPhone satisfaction hasn’t been this big in over a decade plus it shows the all-time highest-rated and lowest-rated iPhones, and more.
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China still accounts for most of Apple’s product production, including iPhone. However, in recent years, the company has been slowly trying to diversify its supply chain with the help of other countries. Now Apple has started assembling the iPhone 14 in Brazil as the company keeps shifting production from China.
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Year-on-year shipments in the global smartphone market fell by 13% in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest market intelligence data. This is the fifth consecutive quarter of decline.
Apple was the only major brand to buck the trend, growing its iPhone shipments by 3% while its competitors saw declines ranging from 8% to 22% …
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Since the iPhone 14 Pro was released with its new Emergency SOS via Satellite features last year, we’ve heard a handful of stories about the feature being used to help iPhone users in dire situations. A new story out of Utah this week once again highlights the power of Emergency SOS via Satellite, when three college students found themselves stranded after a hiking trip took a turn for the worse…
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Update: Our 2023 roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases from all of our favorite brands is now live.
It is now time for our mid-year update on the best iPhone 14 cases. You’ll still find all of the best iPhone 14 cases out there in our list below, including our favorite options like the SANDMARC leather models and Spigen’s budget-friendly collection as well and options from Nomad, Twelve South, and more, but we have seen a number of new releases over the last few months as well. Apple’s official silicone, leather, and clear MagSafe iPhone 14 cases remain a pricey but solid option, but there are also plenty of others worth taking a look at for your spring/summer 2023 refresh. Not everyone buys a new Apple handset every year and updating your case can be a great way to add new life to your device as well as to match up with your seasonal outfit/vibe. Head below for a closer look at our mid-year update on the best iPhone 14 cases for your most important piece of EDC.
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The latest market intelligence data indicates that worldwide iPhone market share grew year-on-year in the first quarter of the year – but that Apple lost its number-one position to Samsung.
That summary isn’t quite comparing Apples to Samsungs, as it’s mixing a comparison of quarterly and annual changes …
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The value of Made in India iPhones tripled in Apple’s last fiscal year, according to a new report today, which says the country accounted for $7B worth of the company’s smartphones.
That represents an even bigger increase in the percentage of iPhones made in India, from just 1% in 2021 to almost 7% today …
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There’s always been a significant difference in the low-light video and photo performance on iPhones. But a recent holiday really highlighted for me how dramatic that difference has become, especially when it comes to the telephoto lens on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
So much so that I would argue that low-light video performance really needs to be Apple’s next priority when it comes to the iPhone’s photographic capabilities …
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iPhone assembler Foxconn last week reported a 21% year-on-year fall in revenue in March, and we’re today learning Apple chipmaker TSMC revenue also fell in the same month – by 15%.
While there are reasons to be cautious about reading too much into these results, it is near-certain that they give at least some clue as to Apple’s current fortunes …
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A new report has detailed the depreciation across Apple, Samsung, and Google’s flagship smartphones. Like in the past, the current iPhone lineup retained the most value with Samsung’s new S23 lineup averaging 40% lower resale prices and Google Pixel 7 devices 48% weaker than the iPhone 14 average prices. Follow along for all the details including which iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel models retained the most value and more.
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Foxconn revenue for March were reported today, and revenue for the iPhone assembler shows a year-on-year fall of 21.1%.
The company says that it also expects a decline during the current quarter …
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