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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

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iPhone XR delay likely down to notch problems, but can only work in Apple’s favor

Ben Lovejoy Sep 14 2018 - 6:10 am PT

Reports that the iPhone XR might not be available until October were proven correct when Apple unveiled the new model alongside the Xs and Xs Max.

It’s long been suggested that one or more suppliers were hitting yield problems with the complex LCD screens, and this has been echoed by a new report today …

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Comment: Sadly, all hope for an iPhone SE 2 is now lost

Ben Lovejoy Sep 14 2018 - 5:20 am PT

When Apple unveiled the iPhone X a year ago, Tim Cook described it as ‘the future of the iPhone.’ A year later, that future is here.

All three of this year’s models share the same core design. As close as possible to an all-screen design, the Home button replaced by Face ID and gestures, and a notch to accommodate the camera and sensors at the top of the screen.

The iPhone XR makes for a particularly attractive purchase, offering a lot of the design and functionality of the flagship phones for $749. But there’s one piece of bad news in all this …

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iPhone & iPad: How to change camera format for videos and photos

Peter Cao Sep 14 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Running low on storage for your phone but have important data? Maybe you have tons of storage but are importing photos and videos to a device that doesn’t support HEIF or HEVC.

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Suggestion iPhone revenue could jump 10% to hit $100B in the second half of the year

Ben Lovejoy Sep 13 2018 - 5:49 am PT

Supply chain research – admittedly supplemented by rather a lot of guesswork – has suggested that total iPhone revenues in the second half of the year could total almost $100B, a 10% year-on-year increase …

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Opinion: The flagship new iPhones were totally overshadowed by the Watch and the iPhone XR

Ben Lovejoy Sep 13 2018 - 5:15 am PT

There’s usually one star of the show when it comes to September Apple events: that year’s flagship new iPhone models. That’s usually true even in S-model years.

But it wasn’t the case yesterday. The flagship new iPhones – the XS and the XS Max (I still can’t believe Apple chose that name) – were actually the least interesting things Apple presented …
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iPhone: How to adjust the slo-mo camera settings

Peter Cao Sep 13 2018 - 12:01 am PT

Looking to take advantage of the slo-mo capabilities option with your iPhone? Follow along for how to change your settings from the default video speed for recording in slow motion.

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iPhone: How to customize camera settings to shoot 4K video

Michael Potuck Sep 13 2018 - 12:00 am PT

Looking to take advantage of the high quality 4K video recording option with your iPhone? Follow along for how to change your settings from the default 1080p resolution to 4K.

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How to get pre-approved for iPhone Xs as a new or existing iPhone Upgrade Program user

Michael Potuck Sep 12 2018 - 4:31 pm PT

Each year the iPhone Upgrade Program seems to improve in one way or another. Today, Apple started allowing both existing and new members of the program to get pre-approved for an iPhone Xs or Xs Max so pre-orders this Friday go as smoothly as possible.

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iPhone Xs and XR can take advantage of T-Mobile’s 600MHz extended range LTE

Michael Potuck Sep 12 2018 - 3:48 pm PT

Phil Schiller mentioned on stage at Apple’s event today that the new iPhones include the most LTE bands that have ever been included in the company’s smartphones. After taking a look at the Xs and XR tech specs, not only do the new devices include more bands, one of them is new to iPhones this year that can offer T-Mobile users better coverage.

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Best new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR cases available now

Justin Kahn Sep 12 2018 - 2:58 pm PT

As expected, Apple has now dropped its latest handsets with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. We have now started to list some of the best case options already available and will continue to update this post as more hit store shelves. Be sure to keep an eye on 9to5Toys for all the most notable deals on cases and accessories over the next couple weeks and beyond.

Head below for all the best iPhone Xs/Max/Xr cases available now…

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Apple offering up to $525 instant credit for iPhone X trade-in, up to $250 for Apple Watch and iPad

Michael Potuck Sep 12 2018 - 2:25 pm PT

Apple has today updated its GiveBack program with details on what it will offer customers to trade-in last year’s devices like the iPhone X and Apple Watch Series 3. The program was also recently refreshed to allow customers to apply the trade-in credit at the time of purchase of a new device.

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AppleCare+ for iPhone adds new theft and loss option, monthly payments

Michael Potuck Sep 12 2018 - 1:18 pm PT

Alongside releasing its new iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, Apple has updated is AppleCare+ protection plan. For an additional cost, customers can now opt for lost and stolen coverage. Apple has also introduced monthly payment options for both the standard and new AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss plan.

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iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max cases unveiled, no iPhone XR cases yet

Michael Potuck Sep 12 2018 - 12:28 pm PT

After its September event today where Apple unveiled its three new iPhones, the company also updated its lineup of first-party cases. Refreshed options are available for Apple’s silicone case, leather case, and leather folio.

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iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max announced: 6.5-inch model, new gold finish, much more

Zac Hall Sep 12 2018 - 10:39 am PT

Apple has officially announced iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. The intro video shows two sizes, both available in new gold finishes. Silver and space gray stick around. More details below:

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Apple about to ship two-billionth iOS device

Ben Lovejoy Sep 12 2018 - 10:15 am PT

Tim Cook has announced that Apple is close to shipping it’s two-billionth iOS device …

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Apple Event News Hub: iPhone Xs, Xr, Xs Max + Apple Watch Series 4, much more

Zac Hall Sep 12 2018 - 7:17 am PT

It’s September 12th and Apple Event Day has finally arrived. 9to5Mac’s Apple Event News Hub will be updated regularly throughout the day with the latest announcements from Apple. The event kicks off at 10 am PT/1 pm ET and we’ve already got loads of details confirmed before it actually starts. Read on for all the latest…

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6.1-inch iPhone is called ‘iPhone Xr’ — will be available in black, white, red, yellow, coral and blue colors

Benjamin Mayo Sep 12 2018 - 4:20 am PT

The sitemap leak is turning up a goldmine of info. The 6.1-inch iPhone will indeed be called iPhone Xr, and it will be offered in six colors: black, white, red, yellow, coral and blue.

The URLs confirm it will have a 6.1-inch display and offered in three storage options; 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB.

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Apple website leak confirms all three 2018 iPhone names; 512GB storage option

Ben Lovejoy Sep 12 2018 - 4:02 am PT

We already exclusively revealed that the name of the iPhone X successor is the iPhone Xs, but another leak from Apple’s website reportedly confirms the names of the other models …

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Ahead of iPhone Xs, new data suggests iPhone 6s & 7 are still the most common iPhones in use

Chance Miller Sep 11 2018 - 3:56 pm PT

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Ahead of Apple’s unveil of the 2018 iPhones on Wednesday, analytics company Mixpanel is out today with a closer look at the different iPhones currently in-use by consumers. The data shows that the iPhone 7 is the most common iPhone in use, with the iPhone 6s in a close second.

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Tomorrow’s iPhone Xs event may be first to be streamed on Twitter

Ben Lovejoy Sep 11 2018 - 5:48 am PT

We imagine most 9to5Mac readers will be watching tomorrow’s iPhone launch live from the Apple Events app on Apple TV or from Safari, but it looks like Apple may be planning to stream its event on an additional platform this year as well…

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China Telecom and China Mobile tease dual-SIM support for new iPhones

Michael Potuck Sep 10 2018 - 12:17 pm PT

New social media posts from both China Telecom and China Mobile (via GSMArena) are building some hype for dual-SIM support for this year’s iPhones. While details about which models and regions will get the upgrade are still hazy, the latest advertisements indicate that at least one of the new iPhones will get the new user-friendly feature in the country.

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Kuo: iPad Pro switching to USB-C, cheaper MacBook with Touch ID, Apple Watch gaining ECG, more

Zac Hall Sep 10 2018 - 7:19 am PT

We’re just a couple days away from Apple’s big September 12th event on Wednesday, and reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published his latest predictions. Included are several new details regarding the mid-sized iPhone “Xr”, new iPads and USB-C, the cheaper MacBook and Touch ID, the Apple Watch Series 4 and ECG, and more. Here’s what Kuo is now predicting from Apple:

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Apple’s move to larger iPhones is likely part of its play to boost Services revenue

Ben Lovejoy Sep 10 2018 - 5:09 am PT

Stats on smartphone usage suggest that Apple’s move to larger iPhone screens isn’t just to meet consumer demand – it’s also part of the company’s play to grow its Services revenue.

Apple is expected to announce three new iPhones this week, with screen sizes of 5.8-inches, 6.1-inches and 6.5-inches. That gives them an average screen area 23% larger than last year’s line-up …

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Leaked ‘iPhone Xc’ prototype images claim to show new color options, dual-SIM, more

Chance Miller Sep 9 2018 - 8:24 am PT

Ahead of Apple’s September 12th ‘Gather round’ event, purported images of the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone have leaked. The images, which claim to show “prototype” devices, features the ‘iPhone Xc’ in a handful of colors, including the much-coveted red…

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