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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: How to send handwritten iMessages

Michael Potuck Feb 26 2020 - 12:01 am PT

Want to add some personality and even some suspense to your iMessages? Read on for how to send handwritten notes in iMessage. We’ll also look at using invisible ink and other effects that can create a neat combination with handwritten messages.

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Qualcomm testing new X60 5G modem with speeds over 7 Gbps, possible iPhone 12 candidate

Michael Potuck Feb 25 2020 - 10:44 am PT

Qualcomm 5G iPhone 12

Originally slated to share the news at MWC which was canceled due to coronavirus, Qualcomm held its “What’s Next in 5G” event today in its hometown of San Diego. At the event, the company highlighted its new 3rd-gen 5G X60 modem with the capacity for super-fast download and upload speeds. Qualcomm announced it is testing the X60 with partners this quarter, could the iPhone 12 lineup that will arrive this fall feature the new chips?

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Chinese OLED iPhone displays closer: BOE opts for Apple-only production lines

Ben Lovejoy Feb 25 2020 - 5:25 am PT

Chinese OLED iPhone displays closer

We may be getting closer to seeing the first Chinese OLED iPhone displays. China’s biggest display maker, BOE, has been chasing Apple’s OLED business for some time but hasn’t yet met the Cupertino company’s quality standards.

However, the company now appears confident that it will do so …

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Analyst: iPhone sales fall in China due to coronavirus, but Apple less affected than others

Chance Miller Feb 24 2020 - 2:55 pm PT

iPhone 11 sees iOS market share up worldwide

As Apple itself implied was the case in an investor note last week, iPhone sales are taking a hit in China due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. In a new investor note today, UBS analysts estimate that iPhone sales fell 28% during January.

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Five staple iPhone apps that I use each day [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Feb 23 2020 - 12:33 pm PT

I have quite a few third-party apps installed on my iPhone, but there are several staple apps that I use regularly that I’d have a hard time doing without.

These apps include Apollo, the excellent full-featured Reddit client, NetNewsWire, a legendary RSS reader reimagined for modern day iOS, and more. Watch our brief hands-on video walkthrough for a look at all five apps, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac for future installments.
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Apple’s latest Shot on iPhone video highlights the iPhone 11 Pro’s Ultra Wide lens

Chance Miller Feb 22 2020 - 9:28 am PT

Apple continues to showcase the iPhone 11 Pro camera through its Shot on iPhone series of videos. In a new video today, Apple showcases the Ultra Wide camera capabilities of the device.

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iPhone: How to mute someone Instagram account

iPhone: How to mute someone on Instagram

Michael Potuck Feb 20 2020 - 12:01 am PT

Are you in a situation where you’d like to stop seeing posts or stories from an account on Instagram but don’t want to (or feel like you can’t) unfollow them? Read on for how to mute someone on Instagram.

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SoundCloud for iPhone and iPad now integrates with Files app, Android uploads coming later

Michael Potuck Feb 18 2020 - 7:58 am PT

This week SoundCloud is rolling out support for users to upload tracks directly within its iOS app on iPhone and iPad. The new functionality also includes the ability to upload album artwork and more.

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Smartphone sales likely to be lowest in 5 years; Samsung may benefit

Ben Lovejoy Feb 18 2020 - 4:33 am PT

Smartphone sales down but Samsung may benefit

An analysis of the likely tech industry impact of the coronavirus outbreak says that smartphone sales are this quarter likely to sink to their lowest level in five years. Apple yesterday announced that it would not hit its own guidance for the quarter.

A separate report suggests that Samsung may be best-placed to weather the storm thanks to its main manufacturing base being outside China…

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How to remotely control your iPhone camera with Apple Watch

Michael Potuck Feb 18 2020 - 12:01 am PT

Have you found yourself in situations where you want to snap some photos with your iPhone but aren’t able to hold it? Follow along for a variety of ways to remotely control your iPhone camera with Apple Watch including zoom, focus, and turning flash, HDR, and Live Photos on/off.

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iPhone how to send heartbeat kiss broken heart Digital Touch walkthrough

How to send more personal messages on iPhone with Digital Touch heartbeat, kiss, more

Michael Potuck Feb 14 2020 - 2:25 pm PT

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, you might be looking for different ways to show your significant other some love. Follow along for how to use Digital Touch on iPhone and Apple Watch to send a more personal message with your heartbeat, a kiss, fireball, or even a broken heart.

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Coronavirus cruise treated with 2000 iPhones deployed to everyone stuck on board

Michael Potuck Feb 14 2020 - 9:25 am PT

In a more curious example of how iPhone is involved with the coronavirus outbreak, the Japanese Ministry of Health is set to hand out over 2000 iPhones to passengers stuck onboard a Princess cruise ship near Japan.

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Foxconn denies report of iPhone production targets, but doesn’t reveal plans

Ben Lovejoy Feb 13 2020 - 4:11 am PT

Foxconn denies iPhone production targets

Foxconn has denied a report which claimed to describe its iPhone production targets as it struggles to deal with disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Reuters had claimed that chairman Liu Young-Way was aiming to be at 50% of normal production levels by the end of this month, and 80% in March…

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iPhone production woes pale as coronavirus declared humanity’s greatest threat

Ben Lovejoy Feb 12 2020 - 4:29 am PT

Coronavirus declared humanity's greatest threat

The World Health Organization has put concerns over iPhone production into context by declaring that the coronavirus is now humanity’s greatest threat.

Initially thought to be less deadly than the SARS outbreak which killed 774 people across 2002 and 2003, the WHO now says that the death toll from the coronavirus is already well in excess of this…

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Samsung launches latest AirPods and iPhone competitors with 8K recording, 120Hz displays, more

Michael Potuck Feb 11 2020 - 11:44 am PT

Samsung latest AirPods iPhone competitors

During the Galaxy Unpacked event today, Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphones and accessories like its AirPods competitors. The Galaxy S20 lineup includes features like 120Hz displays, 8K video recording, and powerful cameras. Samsung also unveiled its second-gen foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip.

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Foxconn’s biggest iPhone plants: one banned from reopening, second 10% staffed

Ben Lovejoy Feb 10 2020 - 4:24 am PT

Foxconn's biggest iPhone plants

The impact of the coronavirus on Apple suppliers continues into a second week, with Foxconn’s biggest iPhone plants severely hit.

One plant has been banned from re-opening by the government, while only 10% of the company’s workforce has turned up to a second one…

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How to watch UFC 247 Jones vs Reyes on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, more

Michael Potuck Feb 7 2020 - 1:01 pm PT

UFC 247 Jones vs Reyes is set for the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, February 8th at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Follow along for how to watch the fight on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and more.

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France has fined Apple $27M for adding battery management features to iPhones

Ben Lovejoy Feb 7 2020 - 5:39 am PT

France has fined Apple €25M ($27M) for the battery-management features that slowed the performance of older iPhones in order to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

It’s taken quite a while to reach this point: the French consumer watchdog DGCCRF began its investigation more than a year ago…

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Foxconn’s HQ will not re-open on February 10 as coronavirus fight continues

Ben Lovejoy Feb 7 2020 - 4:42 am PT

Foxconn's HQ will not re-open on February 10

Foxconn has announced that its headquarters, and one of its iPhone plants, will not re-open on February 10. Monday was scheduled to be the date on which Chinese businesses would resume operations after an extended break to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The news comes on the same day that we learn Apple Stores in China are also unlikely to re-open on this date…

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Apple’s latest iPhone 11 ad emphasizes low-light camera performance with Night mode

Chance Miller Feb 6 2020 - 12:14 pm PT

Apple has shared a new video on its YouTube channel today promoting the Night mode feature on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. In the video, Apple offers side-by-side comparisons of images taken with and without Night mode enabled.

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Hands-on with iOS 13.4 beta 1 changes and features [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Feb 6 2020 - 6:16 am PT

Yesterday Apple released the first beta of iOS 13.4, the first beta in a while to contain any notable new features and changes. New additions include the much-anticipated return of iCloud Drive Folder Sharing, new Photos app keyboard shortcuts, and more. Watch our brief hands-on video walkthrough for a first look at what’s new in iOS 13.4.
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Despite known methods, FBI claims it still can’t unlock iPhones in Pensacola case

Michael Potuck Feb 5 2020 - 11:35 am PT

FBI Apple Pensacola iPhone case

In early January, the FBI asked Apple to unlock two iPhones as part of the Pensacola case. Apple stood its ground and said it wouldn’t create a backdoor for iOS but would help as much as it could without crossing that line. Even though the FBI has the ability to unlock the iPhone 7 and iPhone 5 with the help of third-parties, today it said it still hasn’t been able to get to the data on the devices.

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Foxconn to quarantine iPhone workers for 14 days in response to coronavirus

Ben Lovejoy Feb 5 2020 - 4:41 am PT

Foxconn incentivises workers to return

Foxconn has announced plans to quarantine iPhone workers when they return to work on February 10, in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The company’s biggest factory is in Zhengzhou, in the Henan province, some 300 miles from Wuhan, where the outbreak began…

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Indian iPhone shipments grew 41% in 2019, thanks to iPhone XR and iPhone 11

Ben Lovejoy Feb 5 2020 - 4:02 am PT

iPhone XR was key to Indian iPhone shipments growing last year

Counterpoint Research has doubled-down on an earlier report that Apple saw a ‘complete turnaround’ in its fortunes in India, estimating that Indian iPhone shipments grew 41% year-on-year in 2019.

It said that the iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone in the ‘ultra-premium’ category, ahead of Samsung and OnePlus models, with the iPhone 11 also selling well…

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