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Qi2 25W wireless phone chargers are official, but caution still advised

Qi2 25W wireless phone chargers are official, but the caution still applies | Earlier Qi charger shown

Last week saw certification of the first next-gen wireless chargers, and the latest standard has now been officially launched, as Qi2 25W. The new name will help ensure we can see for sure that we’re buying the more powerful models.

The iPhone was the first to support the standard, with Android smartphones now following, but anyone planning to buy an iPhone 17 may want to hold off for now …

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Apple says ITC ban on BOE displays has no effect on iPhones [U]

There’s been speculation that a legal ruling could see Apple banned from selling iPhones made with Chinese displays within the US, but Apple has now confirmed that this is not the case.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has upheld a complaint by Samsung that China’s BOE had stolen trade secrets relating to OLED screens, and banned the import of products containing these …

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iPhone 17: Titanium is coming to just one model, and it’s a surprising choice

First iPhone 15 Pro ad highlights new titanium finish

Two years ago, Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with a big emphasis on a new, titanium design. Titanium remained a differentiator for iPhone 16 Pro, too. But reporting indicates the company will ship only one iPhone 17 model with a titanium design this year, and it’s a surprising choice.

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Base model iPhone 17 may be more powerful than previously suggested

'Internal documents' corroborate iPhone 17 colors – here they are | Render shown

Back in May, analyst Jeff Pu suggested that while the iPhone 17 Pro models would get an A19 Pro chip, and the iPhone 17 Air would get an A19, the base model would get the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16.

In a note seen by 9to5Mac, Pu now says the supply chain evidence suggests he was wrong, and that the base iPhone 17 will get the same A19 chip as the Air – but with one significant difference …

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Apple gearing up for day one production of iPhone 17 in India, despite Chinese disruption

Apple gearing up for simultaneous production of iPhone 17 in two countries, despite Chinese disruption | iPhone 17 render shown with colorful graphic '17'

Apple is gearing up for simultaneous production of the iPhone 17 in both China and India, despite apparent attempts by the Chinese government to disrupt this.

Achieving day one assembly in India has long been a key objective for Apple’s work in reducing its dependence on China as a manufacturing hub, but has never before been achieved …

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Mystery recall of iPhone engineers may be Chinese interference in Apple’s plans

Mystery recall of iPhone engineers may be Chinese interference in Apple's diversification plan | Hand held up in 'stop' gesture

More than 300 Chinese iPhone engineers and technicians have been recalled from an Indian production plant, says a new report.

No public acknowledgement or explanation has been offered, but suspicion is falling on the Chinese government, which has previously been accused of actively hampering Apple’s attempts to move more iPhone production out of the country …

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The latest iPhone 17 rumors: A18 chip, smaller Dynamic Island, more

iPhone 17 Ultra

According to a recent investor note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, Apple might have a pair of surprises in store for the iPhone 17 lineup this fall. Most notably, Pu has seemingly changed his prediction that the entire iPhone 17 lineup will use a version of the A19 chip. Instead, he now believes the base model iPhone 17 will use the same A18 chip that’s used in the iPhone 16.

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Federal court blocks Trump tariffs; worst-case iPhone cost would exceed $4k

Federal court blocks Trump tariffs, as worst-case iPhone cost exceeds $4k | Apple slide reading 'No' in huge letters

The ongoing saga of potential tariffs on iPhones continues. After Trump threatened Apple with an additional 25% tariff on iPhones, the worst-case scenario could see the cost of the most expensive model in the line-up exceed $4,000.

However, a federal court has ruled that the president doesn’t actually have the legal authority to impose tariffs at all, let alone the most extreme ones he has threatened, and has vacated the executive orders issued so far …

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Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ

Apple gearing up for simultaneous production of iPhone 17 in two countries, despite Chinese disruption | iPhone 17 render shown with colorful graphic '17'

During Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that absorbing the impact of tariffs was likely to cost the company about $900M in the current quarter. However, he refused to be drawn about whether we can expect iPhone 17 prices to be increased in response.

A new report today claims that Apple is considering raising prices for the new iPhone line-up, but almost certainly won’t give the real reason for this …

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Cringeworthy Google ad mocks the iPhone 17 design even before it launches [Video]

Cringeworthy Google ad mocks the iPhone 17 design even before it launches [Video] | Screengrab shown

A new ad for Google’s Pixel 9 Pro mocks the upcoming iPhone 17 line-up for copying its camera bump design, even before the new models launch.

The highly unsubtle ad features an iPhone talking to a Pixel and admitting to the “coincidence” of launching Night mode, photo Clean Up, and widgets years after the Pixel …

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90% of people probably shouldn’t buy the iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air, or just iPhone Air? | Render shown with 'AIR' name overlaid

An argument could be made that this year’s iPhone line-up will have two top-tier models, depending on your priorities: either the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the iPhone 17 Air.

If you value iPhone photography, or all-round performance, you’ll want to stick to the Pro or Pro Max. If you prioritize sleek design, you might instead consider the Air to be the best model. But Apple seems to know that its sleek new model isn’t for most people …

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Kuo: Apple already working on updated iPhone Air model with larger screen

Apple’s flashiest new iPhone launch this year will be the iPhone 17 Air / iPhone 17 Slim, a new entrant in the lineup featuring a striking 5.5mm thin chassis.

The Air is expected to replace the current Plus SKU, with a price point in the range of $900-$1000. Based on numerous leaked schematics, the iPhone 17 Air will sport a 6.6-inch display, nestling between the Pro and the Max in terms of size. But Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is already working on a future generation Air with a bigger screen.

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