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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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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.

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2021 iPhone display to use less power; outside chance of always-on screen

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Nov 10 2020 - 5:25 am PT
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2021 iPhone display to use less power

The 2021 iPhone display may use 10-20% less power than the iPhone 12, thanks to a more power-efficient technology, according to a new report today. There’s even an outside possibility of some kind of always-on display on next year’s iPhones.

The report says that LG is preparing to create a new type of OLED panel for next year’s iPhones, using a technology known as (LPTO). This is currently used in the Apple Watch Series 5, and is part of the secret to the always-on display …

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Brazil has by far the most expensive iPhone 12 in the world, at least for now

Avatar for Filipe Espósito Nov 9 2020 - 6:56 pm PT
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While the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max went up for pre-order last Friday, the company also announced that its full lineup of 2020 iPhones is coming to more countries on November 20, including Brazil. While this may sound irrelevant, Brazil will once again have the world’s most expensive iPhone by far — but it might lose first place in the ranking over the next few weeks.

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How to use iPhone sound recognition iOS 14

Hands-on with iOS 14’s Sound Recognition feature that listens for doorbells, smoke alarms, more

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 28 2020 - 12:00 am PT
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iOS 14 brings a range of valuable new features, and some of them are designed as Accessibility options but happen to be useful for just about everyone. Read along for a hands-on look at how to use iPhone Sound Recognition to get alerts for things like doorbells, running water, smoke alarms, crying babies, animals, and more.


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[Update: New values] Here are all the best iPhone trade in values after iPhone 12 launch

Avatar for Stephen Hall Oct 27 2020 - 1:30 am PT
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The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are here, and that means it’s iPhone trade in season! We’re always trying to keep you updated on all the best iPhone, iPad, and MacBook trade in deals every month, and here’s what we’re finding for trade in values for iPhone 7 all the way through iPhone 11 Pro after of the big launch.

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Halide Mark II takes iPhone photography to the next level with new RAW features, XDR Analysis, more

Avatar for Chance Miller Oct 22 2020 - 8:08 am PT
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The developers of the powerful iPhone camera apps Halide and Spectre have announced their latest project: Halide Mark II. This is an all-new iPhone photography app that takes technology from Halide and Spectre, and combines it with its own set of new features.

Halide Mark II includes a completely new interface that combines powerful features with intuitive gestures and a focus on ease of use. Plus, it’s free for anyone who paid for Halide version 1.

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How to use iPhone App Library iOS 14

Hands-on: Everything you can do with the new iPhone App Library in iOS 14

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 22 2020 - 12:00 am PT
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A major new change that comes with iOS 14 alongside home screen widgets is the iPhone App Library. The feature offers a new way to manage the many apps you’ve got with auto-generated categories, a new alphabetical view, the ability to hide app pages, and more. Read on for a hands-on look at how to use the new iPhone App Library in iOS 14.


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Apple patent shows a MagSafe battery case that can charge an iPhone and AirPods

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Oct 16 2020 - 7:38 am PT
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A MagSafe battery case that cal also charge AirPods

An intriguing Apple patent application published yesterday shows a MagSafe battery case which can not only charge an iPhone, but also a pair of AirPods. It follows Apple repurposing the MagSafe branding for the wireless charging system introduced in the iPhone 12 lineup.

The folio case design included an embedded battery …

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Apple details new A14 chip and designing processors that range iPhone to Mac

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 12 2020 - 1:23 pm PT
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Apple first announced the A14 Bionic chip as it unveiled the iPad Air in September. Now just ahead of the company revealing its iPhone 12 lineup that will also feature the chip, Apple’s VP of platform architecture Tim Millet shared more insight on designing the chip and the impressive performance they’re seeing, how Apple is thinking about chip design for the future ranging from iPhone to Mac, and more.

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Former Headspace executive launches new ‘harbor’ iPhone app for emergency preparedness

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 9 2020 - 12:06 pm PT
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2020 has been a seriously rough year and whether you’re thinking about or have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, the pandemic, or something similar recently, emergency preparedness is on the minds of people around the world. Enter the harbor app, a free robust resource to guide you through how to prepare for emergencies on iPhone including custom risk assessments and plans based on where you live, easy to use checklists, and more.

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Indian manufacturing incentives of 4-6% confirmed for Apple and Samsung

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Oct 7 2020 - 4:57 am PT
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Indian manufacturing incentives confirmed for Apple

Indian manufacturing incentives proposed earlier in the year have now been confirmed. In return for manufacturing premium smartphones in India, manufacturers will qualify for incentives worth between 4% and 6% of the cost of each device.

Although open to any brand, the scheme has a requirement which is expected to primarily benefit Apple and Samsung …

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