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Introduced in 2007 by Steve Jobs, iPhone is Apple's flagship iOS device and easily its most popular product around the world. The iPhone runs iOS and includes a large collection of mobile apps through the App Store.

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Introduced in 2007 by Steve Jobs, iPhone is Apple’s flagship iOS device and easily its most popular product around the world. Software wise, it runs iOS and includes a large collection of mobile apps through the App Store.

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Current Lineup for 2019:
Discontinued Models:
Read below for all of our coverage

Since its introduction, Apple has released at least one new phone every single year. In recent years, that has typically been in the fall. iPhones are sold through multiple retail channels including Apple Stores, cellular stores, Best Buy, and other major electronic retailers. iPhones can be bought with a single up front payment, financed through the iPhone Upgrade Program, or financed through a cellular carrier.

Apple’s smartphone has become much more than just a phone since its debut. The iPhone can act as your primary camera, music player, GPS device, email client, mobile banking system, messaging device, movie player, and much more.

Current Lineup for 2019:

Discontinued Models:

6 Plus
6
5c
5s
5
4s
4
3GS
3G
2G

Read below for all of our coverage

iPhone & iPad: How to enable the new thesaurus in iOS 12

Michael Potuck Jun 14 2018 - 11:10 am PT

Along with other minor updates to iOS 12 like how Face ID works on the Lock screen, Apple has brought a built-in thesaurus to iPhone and iPad. Follow along for how to turn this feature on.

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Apple acknowledges new efforts to thwart passcode brute forcing

Chance Miller Jun 13 2018 - 3:00 pm PT

Earlier this month, we reported that iOS 12 introduces a new USB Restricted Mode that makes it harder for law enforcement agencies to thwart iPhone security. Now, in a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has acknowledged these efforts and says they come in an effort to protect its customers…

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iPhone: How to use enhanced battery statistics in iOS 12

Michael Potuck Jun 13 2018 - 11:07 am PT

iPhone battery life has been a growing concern, particularly since the performance throttling snafu that started at the end of last year. With the Battery Health beta available in both iOS 11 and 12, the latest version also offers improved battery statistics as well.

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iPhone & iPad: How to downgrade from iOS 12 beta to iOS 11

Michael Potuck Jun 12 2018 - 3:00 pm PT

Have you been testing out the iOS 12 beta, but are ready to head back to iOS 11? Follow along as we dive into how to downgrade your iPhone or iPad from the latest beta software.

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Volunteer firefighters now get access to FirstNet prioritized data service [Video]

Ben Lovejoy Jun 12 2018 - 6:43 am PT

If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to be close to the scene of a major emergency, you’ll know that mobile networks quickly get congested …

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iPhone rumored to adopt USB-C ports next year, 2018 iPhone bundles USB-C charge cables

Benjamin Mayo Jun 12 2018 - 4:33 am PT

Apple is expected to transition its iOS devices to USB-C connectivity later this year, by shipping a Lightning -> USB-C cable and a new 18W charger, previously rendered here. This will move new iPhone buyers over to using USB-C for charging with a cable. It will also mean that customers can take advantage of Type-C fast charging without needing to buy additional accessories.

Next year, Digitimes reports that Apple will add USB-C ports to the iPhone itself. This would be a major shift for the product line and would presumably be the beginning of the end for Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector.

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iOS 12: How to markup, add effects, and edit photos and videos within Messages on iPhone

Michael Potuck Jun 11 2018 - 2:58 pm PT

Apple introduced its Clips app just over a year ago, then we saw the first major update at the end of last year. Now with iOS 12, Apple is bringing some of the editing and enhancement features from Clips into Messages to more easily customize and share your photos and videos.

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Sketchy claim of triple-lens 2018 iPhone schematic likely based on misunderstanding

Ben Lovejoy Jun 11 2018 - 6:58 am PT

While there have been plausible-seeming reports of a triple-lens iPhone in 2019, a schematic claiming to show three lenses on this year’s ‘iPhone X Plus’ is likely based on a misunderstanding …

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iOS 12: How to retry Face ID after a failed attempt

Michael Potuck Jun 8 2018 - 2:19 pm PT

iOS 12 brings a host of subtle refinements to daily iPhone use. One of these is the option to retry Face ID after a failed attempt instead of being forced to enter your passcode. Follow along for how this change works.

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iOS 12: How to enable quiet notifications on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Jun 6 2018 - 2:19 pm PT

iOS 12 brings many subtle refinements that may have flown under your radar. One of these new features is the ability to receive notifications quietly. Follow along for how to turn this option on.

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$1250 iPhone 8 Plus case claims to detect weapons and explosives from 40 feet

Ben Lovejoy Jun 6 2018 - 7:28 am PT

There are plenty of iPhone cases and adapters which add functionality to your phone, ranging from battery cases to 360-degree cameras and thermal imaging.

But one upcoming case claims to have rather more dramatic capabilities: the ability to detect hidden weapons and explosives from a distance of up to 40 feet …

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iOS 12 adds new graphs to show you how your battery level changed throughout the day

Benjamin Mayo Jun 6 2018 - 1:58 am PT

iOS 12 doesn’t change the Battery Health screen that was the answer to the performance throttling furore of late 2017, a screen that is still marked as ‘Beta’ even on iOS 12, but it does bring some new detailed charts to the main Battery view. As well as screen on and standby usage, you can now see how quickly the battery level depleted during the day. The charts are interactive so you can drill down further …

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iOS 12: How to use the ARKit Measure app on iPhone

Michael Potuck Jun 5 2018 - 2:33 pm PT

Third-party developers offered up new apps to measure real-world spaces and objects with iPhone when iOS 11 and ARKit arrived last year. This year, Apple is bringing that functionality to a first-party app in iOS 12 called Measure. Follow along for a hands-on look at how it works.

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iOS 12: How to create Memoji on iPhone X

Michael Potuck Jun 4 2018 - 4:32 pm PT

One of the new features that’s coming to iPhone X along with iOS 12 is Memoji. A blend of iOS 11’s popular Animoji and Apple’s take on Bitmoji, Memoji allow you to create custom, detailed avatars to have even more fun with the TrueDepth face tracking camera. Follow along for how to create Memoji in iOS 12.

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Apple introduces new colors for iPhone 7/8/X silicone cases, Apple Watch sport bands

Chance Miller Jun 4 2018 - 1:37 pm PT

In addition to the Apple Watch Pride band released today, Apple has also released three new Apple Watch band colors for its sport line, as well as new colors for its silicone iPhone 8 and iPhone X cases…

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Ming-Chi Kuo predicts ~$100 price cuts for 2018 iPhones, all models available in September

Chance Miller Jun 4 2018 - 7:48 am PT

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Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, formerly of KGI Securities, is out today with his first Apple-related investor note at his new firm, TF International Securities. After offering up a slew of 2018 iPhone details over the last few months, Kuo this time is breaking down Apple’s price strategy for the upcoming smartphones…

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Alleged ‘iPhone 9’ schematics claim to show entry level 6.1-inch LCD model

Michael Potuck Jun 1 2018 - 10:19 am PT

On the heels of a new render release from this morning of what we might see with Apple’s 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, another new set of images has surfaced. These ‘iPhone 9’ renders offer side by side comparisons with iPhone X and the expected 6.5-inch X Plus.

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Renders imagine 2018 6.1-inch LCD iPhone X with single rear camera and aluminum frame

Benjamin Mayo Jun 1 2018 - 6:50 am PT

It has been well documented by the rumor mill that Apple is launching three new iPhones this year, replacing the iPhone X with an updated 5.8-inch OLED model, a brand new 6.1-inch LCD iPhone to replace the iPhone 8, and a 6.5-inch ‘iPhone X Plus’ model.

These new renders depict the 6.1-inch iPhone, which is expected to look a lot like an iPhone X in industrial design but come in at significantly lower price points. More photos after the jump …

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Latest mobile CPU benchmarks show Apple two years ahead of the competiton

Ben Lovejoy Jun 1 2018 - 5:25 am PT

ARM has unveiled its latest high-end mobile CPU, the Cortex-A76 – and benchmark comparisons with existing Android chips and Apple’s A-series ones suggests that the iPhone maker is a solid two years ahead of the competition …

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Sketchy Korean report claims new LCD iPhone delayed until November

Ben Lovejoy Jun 1 2018 - 4:05 am PT

A Korean report claims that the LCD iPhone we’re expecting to see this year alongside the two OLED ones is two months behind schedule and won’t be available until November …

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Apple patent describes more durable glass design for future iPhones & iPads

Chance Miller May 31 2018 - 4:45 pm PT

A new report from Patently Apple shows us a new patent application from Apple published today. This patent application describes a glass with “enhanced stiffness” for portable electronic devices like iPhone and iPad…

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Apple cuts orders from Dialog as it plans switch to in-house power management chips

Chance Miller May 31 2018 - 3:52 pm PT

Apple supplier Dialog Semiconductor warned investors that its revenue growth will be lower than expected this year. The news follows a report in November of last year that suggested Apple is developing in-house power management chips, which is what Dialog currently supplies to the company…

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Belkin launches new 10W Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad and Stand with unique design for iPhone

Michael Potuck May 31 2018 - 10:34 am PT

Belkin has today made its newest 10W wireless chargers available, the Boost Up Charging Pad and Boost Up Charging Stand. The new offerings are available in three colors and the stand model brings a unique design to the market.

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iPhones lead online smartphone sales in China – Counterpoint

Ben Lovejoy May 31 2018 - 5:37 am PT

There has been a mix of good and bad news for Apple in China of late. Canalys relegated Apple to the ‘Others’ category after strong sales by local brands, but Apple’s own numbers show the market to be as big as Europe.

Apple’s reputation took a hit as customers questioned the company’s transparency, but Counterpoint today has better news: iPhones are leading online smartphone sales in the country …

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