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Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, says Macworld

Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, says Macworld | Ultra model shown

The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, argues Macworld, pointing to everything from the slab-sided design to Siri’s glowing border.

The piece acknowledges that both companies copy from each other, but suggests that Samsung is a little less subtle in its approach …

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iPhone 16: How to force restart, enter recovery mode, DFU mode, wireless restore, and more [Video]

iPhone 16 Recovery Mode and Wireless Restore

There may come a point and time when you’ll need to restore your iPhone 16, or enter recovery mode. At the very least, you’ll probably need to force restart your device occasionally when it hangs. We also showcase a little known feature called wireless restore, which lets you restore a nearby iPhone 16 Pro or iPad mini 7 wirelessly via another iPhone running iOS 18.

This hands-on video showcases how to do all of the grunt work involved with maintaining your iPhone 16. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more iPhone tutorials.

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iPhone drops from 1st to 3rd place in China, as Apple struggles to launch AI features

iPhone drops from 1st to 3rd place in China, as Apple struggles to launch AI features | Riverside buildings at night in Fuzhou, China

The iPhone has lost its crown as the best-selling phone in China, dropping to 3rd place in the latest market intelligence data.

One factor is the company’s struggle to launch Apple Intelligence features in the country after being unable to get permission to use its own generative AI model there …

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iPhone 16 has a USB-C port, here’s what you can do with it

iPhone 16 USB-C

All iPhone 16 models feature a USB-C connector, replacing the old Apple Lightning connector. Via this USB-C port, you can connect to a vast number of accessories and peripherals. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max support faster USB-3 speeds over the USB-C port, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds.

USB-C makes it easy to connect displays, external storage, cameras, and charge using the same cable as all your other devices. Here’s what you can do with your new iPhone and its shiny new port …

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A billion dollars later, the iPhone 16 is still banned in Indonesia, for a bizarre reason

A billion dollars later, the iPhone 16 is still banned in Indonesia | People using older smartphones to photograph the Jakarta skyline

The iPhone 16 is still banned from sale in Indonesia, despite Apple promising to invest a billion dollars in the country’s economy.

Apple had initially had offers of first $10M and then $100M rejected by the Indonesian government, before offering a cool billion dollars’ worth of manufacturing – which is exactly what the country demanded …

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iPhone 16 launch quarter saw record shipments and ASP, says Counterpoint

iPhone 16 launch quarter saw record shipments and ASP | Graphic showing global market share, Apple at 17%

We already knew that Apple’s fiscal Q4 (calendar Q3) quarter set a new revenue record, but were lacking some details. A new report says that the income reflected record iPhone shipments, and the highest ever average selling price (ASP) achieved for the iPhone line-up.

Counterpoint Research shared the data from its latest Market Monitor report …

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Making iPhones in India may be about to get cheaper for Apple

Making iPhones in India may be about to get cheaper for Apple | Photo shows a road bridge in Mumbai

Making iPhones in India is a key element of Apple’s efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, and a new report indicates that the company may be able to cut the cost of doing so.

The Indian government is reportedly planning to offer at least $2.7B in support for local manufacturing, which could reduce iPhone production expenses in the country …

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Leaker claims this year’s iPhone SE will be branded as iPhone 16E

Leaker claims this year's iPhone SE will be branded as iPhone 16E | iPhone 14 shown

A leaker with a mixed track record has claimed that this year’s iPhone SE will be getting an upgraded name to reflect its new design: the iPhone 16E.

We are expecting the budget model to get its biggest ever upgrade this year, finally dropping the large chin with Home button for a modern form factor based on the iPhone 14 …

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Here’s the care Apple takes to test iPhone video recording

Here's the care Apple takes to test the microphones for iPhone cameras | Photo of Apple's anechoic chamber

CNET’s headline reference to “a rare look inside Apple’s secret iPhone 16 camera labs” is somewhat hyperbolic, since there’s nothing secret about them: we’ve seen one of them a couple of times before.

But the piece does, all the same, provide an interesting look at some of the testing processes used during the development of a new iPhone …

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Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16

Netgear RS600 router

The Netgear Nighthawk RS600 is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgear’s lineup, it is more than capable at delivering fast wireless internet across your home. 

For Apple users, the relevance of WiFi 7 has come to the fore with the launch of the iPhone 16, which are the first Apple devices to tout WiFi 7 support. In this review, we’ll test out the Netgear RS600 speeds on WiFi 7 using the iPhone 16 Plus …

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Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week

Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B | View of Jakarta

Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets.

The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough in the local economy. Apple responded by offering to increase its manufacturing spend from $10M to $100M, but Indonesia now says it expects a billion dollars – and it wants the investment agreed within a week …

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Best iPhone 16 Cases-Black Friday deals

Best iPhone 16 cases [Update 4 – Black Friday deals on the best models now live]

Update 11/23: This post has now been, and will continue to be, updated with the best iPhone 16 case Black Friday deals. Our annual roundup of the best iPhone 16 cases is ready to go and now includes a host of big-time price drops. From the best leather models out there to unique bumper options and ultra-affordable options from $14 or less, right through to Apple’s new Camera Control button-equipped silicone models, the best of the best starts now. Head below for a closer look at the deals now live.

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