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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:

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3GS
3G
2G

Read below for all of our coverage

iPhone XR reviews: the best of iPhone XS with a couple compromises, beats Max battery life

Benjamin Mayo Oct 23 2018 - 3:22 am PT

Update: Apple has rounded up some of its favorite iPhone XR reviews here.

The iPhone XR launches this Friday from $749, in six beautiful colors: black, white, blue, red, coral and yellow. Now, the press reviews are dropping … and firmly position the XR as the mainstream iPhone for this generation.

The XR features the same A12 chip, the same wide angle camera as the XS, and approximates the iPhone X design with aluminium sides, an LCD display and slightly thicker bezels. It even surpasses all iPhones to date in the battery life department. The main drawbacks the reviewers highlighted was the loss of some 3D Touch shortcuts and several Portrait mode limitations. Here’s our roundup of the iPhone XR impressions …

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How to control HomePod audio on iPhone and iPad

Peter Cao Oct 23 2018 - 12:01 am PT

HomePod can be controlled completely independently by using voice or the touch surface on the top of the device. However, it is sometimes easier to control it on iOS. Follow along to learn how to control HomePod audio on iPhone and iPad.

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How to change AirDrop settings on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Oct 23 2018 - 12:00 am PT

When iOS 11 arrived, AirDrop settings were removed from Control Center, well at least without an extra step. Follow along below for two ways to change AirDrop settings on iPhone and iPad.

We’ve updated this process for iOS 16 with a new article, check it out.

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US teens more interested than ever in iPhone, Apple Watch second choice after … Rolex

Ben Lovejoy Oct 22 2018 - 6:14 am PT

A large-scale survey of US teens has found that intention to buy an iPhone its at its highest ever level, some 86% of them stating that it will be their next smartphone purchase …

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WhatsApp now optimized for iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max, adds continuous voice message playback

Benjamin Mayo Oct 22 2018 - 3:04 am PT

WhatsApp has today updated with native screen resolution support for the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, in addition to a couple new features for all customers. You can find the new update, version 2.18.100, in the App Store for free.

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How to customize Do Not Disturb in iOS 12

Peter Cao Oct 22 2018 - 12:01 am PT

Do Not Disturb saw a small change in iOS 12. Rather than being a simple on/off switch, Apple now gives users a few more options when enabling the feature. Follow along to learn how to customize Do Not Disturb in iOS 12.

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How to use flashlight with iPhone

Michael Potuck Oct 22 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Whether you’re new to iPhone or want to learn a new way to use the flashlight, follow along for three ways to use flashlight with iPhone.

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How to delete apps on iPhone and iPad

Peter Cao Oct 19 2018 - 12:01 am PT

If you’re looking to free up some space on your iPhone or iPad, deleting apps will likely be the first thing you’d want to do. Follow along for how to delete apps on iPhone and iPad.

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How to rename folders on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Oct 19 2018 - 12:00 am PT

If you’re looking to customize and organize your iPhone or iPad, renaming folders from the defaults that iOS offers is a valuable thing to do. Follow along for how to rename folders on iPhone and iPad.

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TSMC revenue growth will be slow, says company – but unrelated to iPhone

Ben Lovejoy Oct 18 2018 - 6:22 am PT

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Supply chain resources suggested this week that TSMC revenue for the final quarter of the year might be weaker than expected – and the company has now confirmed this, predicting weaker sales in some areas of its business.

But the company does not include its smartphone chip business in this assessment …

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How to set a dynamic wallpaper on iPhone and iPad

Peter Cao Oct 18 2018 - 12:01 am PT

While not updated often (or ever), Apple gives iOS users an option to set a dynamic wallpaper on iPhone and iPad. Unfortunately, unlike Live Photos, you can’t create your own dynamic wallpapers and are stuck with what Apple supplies.

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How to use Live wallpapers on iPhone

Michael Potuck Oct 18 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Looking to spice up your iPhone wallpapers? Follow along for how to make use of animated Live wallpapers on iPhone.

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Apple granted another patent on a folding iPhone, including a double-fold design

Ben Lovejoy Oct 16 2018 - 6:30 am PT

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Apple has today been granted another patent for a foldable display – the most likely use for which would be a folding iPhone …

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How to check iPhone storage

Michael Potuck Oct 16 2018 - 4:20 am PT

Wondering if you’re running low on available storage space on your iPhone? With great cameras that can capture high quality images and even 4K video, and all the other things iPhone can do it can be easy to max out your device’s capacity. Follow along for how to check iPhone storage.

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iPhone XS more water resistant than iPhone X, but analyst expects 2019 version to remain IP68

Michael Potuck Oct 15 2018 - 9:23 am PT

In a new report today, Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that next year’s iPhone lineup won’t make any improvements on the IP68 water resistance that Apple has included with the XS and XS Max.

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AAPL earnings may disappoint thanks to declining Chinese iPhone sales – Goldman Sachs

Ben Lovejoy Oct 15 2018 - 8:05 am PT

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Declining Chinese iPhone sales may see Apple report disappointing earnings for its fiscal Q4 (calendar Q3), suggests Goldman Sachs …

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Pre-ordering iPhone XR? Upgrade Program pre-approval for fast checkout starts today

Zac Hall Oct 15 2018 - 6:54 am PT

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Pre-ordering iPhone XR starts Friday ahead of the launch a week later, and iPhone Upgrade Program members can start the process as soon as today with pre-approval. Apple introduced the pre-approval step with the iPhone X last year to remove an extra step that could slow down upgraders at checkout.

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Report: TSMC to exclusively manufacture Apple A13 chip for next year’s iPhone and iPad models

Benjamin Mayo Oct 12 2018 - 2:53 am PT

Apple has been firing on all cylinders recently with its CPU chip design; Apple’s A12 chip continued this trend and allows for the iPhone XS to easily outstrip the competition on speed tests and benchmarks. Of course, whilst Apple designs these chips in-house it does not manufacture them. That responsibility lies on TSMC’s shoulders. TSMC has been the exclusive manufacturer for Apple’s chips since the A10 chip in 2016.

According to Digitimes, that trend is set to continue with the next generation of processors which will power the fall 2019 iPhones. Apple has publicly praised TSMC for being able to mass produce to high quality, and be agile to new technology. At the A12 debut last month, Apple boasted how it was able to be the first company to ship phones with chips fabricated at a 7nm process — in large parts thanks to TSMC’s competency.

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How to use Wi-Fi with Airplane Mode on iPhone

Michael Potuck Oct 12 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Looking to use Wi-Fi on your plane or maybe you need to keep your cellular data in check? Follow along for how to use Wi-Fi with Airplane Mode on iPhone.

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How to turn off government alerts on iPhone

Peter Cao Oct 11 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Generally speaking, government issued alerts are important and should be kept enabled at all times. In fact, government alerts on iPhone are enabled by default, being buried deep in iOS settings.

If for whatever reason you’d like to disable them, follow along to learn how.

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Report details Apple’s struggles to tackle iPhone repair fraud in China, which cost Apple billions of dollars a year

Benjamin Mayo Oct 9 2018 - 8:13 am PT

The Information is reporting today on Apple’s five-year struggle to tackle iPhone repair fraud. The scheme centres around crime gangs who were buying or stealing iPhones, removing valuable parts like CPUs and screens, and then claiming their devices were broken at Apple Stores and getting the Genius to replace them under warranty. The parts were then sold on.

At its peak, Apple was seeing 60% of warranty repairs in China and Hong Kong as being fraudulent, literally costing Apple billions of dollars per year. Apple first started taking the problem seriously in 2013, and the report goes on to detail the cat and mouse game that then ensued between the criminals and Apple as the company tried to tackle iPhone repair fraud …

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Apple Watch can help break iPhone addiction without going offline

Zac Hall Oct 8 2018 - 12:55 pm PT

iPhone addiction can be a serious and uncomfortable problem for a lot of people in modern life. With the right settings, Apple Watch can help you create new behaviors away from your phone without being totally disconnected.

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UK High Court blocks $1.3B class action claim against Google by iPhone users

Ben Lovejoy Oct 8 2018 - 4:05 am PT

The UK High Court has blocked a £1B ($1.3B) class action claim filed against Google on behalf of iPhone users. The lawsuit resulted from the so-called ‘Safari bypass,’ where Google continued to install cookies on iPhones despite this being blocked in the browser settings …

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How to add custom email signatures on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Oct 8 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Whether you have one email account or multiple, follow along for how to add custom email signatures on iPhone and iPad.

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