iFixit Says Apple's Self Service Repair Program is Great Step, But Has a Catch

iFixit said there is still "a lot to be excited about" with the details Apple announced, including availability of tools.

Apple Doubles 'Made in India' iPhone Shipments in Q1

Almost one million iPhones made in India for sale in that country, were produced in the first quarter of 2022, making a 50% rise in local manufacturing.

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program for iPhone

Apple says that genuine repair manuals and Apple parts and tools will be available in a new Self Service Repair Store.

Apple Hires Labor-busting Lawyers to Fight Employees' Efforts to Unionize

Apple has hired anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson as Apple retail employees across the country begin the process of unionizing.

Now Apple Watch May Get Satellite Communications, Not Just iPhone

Rumors of satellite comms coming to the iPhone have resurfaced, along with a new claim that Apple Watch could get this ability too.

OLED Display Manufacturer Hit By Chip Shortage, Production Problems

BOE is reportedly unable to make as many OLED iPhone panels as expected, both because of the global chip shortage, and a lower than hoped yield rate for the displays.

Apple is Switching Its Virtual Apple Cash Cards to The Visa Network

Apple is in the midst of switching its Apple Cash virtual debit cards to the Visa network, just days after the company rolled out new fraud protections for Apple Pay transactions.

Apple Warns Developers It Will Pull Apps Without Recent Updates From The App Store

Developers are complaining on social media that Apple is preparing to remove apps from the App Store that haven't been updated for a long time, unless developers issue an update quickly.

Apple Launches Repair Program for Apple Watch Series 6 Blank Screen Issue

Apple today launched a repair program for the Apple Watch Series 6 to address an issue that can cause a small percentage of the devices to exhibit a permanently blank screen.

iPhone 14 Lineup Color Options to Include All-New Purple Shade, Sketchy Rumor Claims

The iPhone 14 lineup will be available in a refreshed lineup of color options, including an all-new purple color.

Apple Continuing Work on M2 Chip With Help From Samsung

Apple is continuing its work on the upcoming "M2" chip with help from Samsung Electro-Mechanics, ET News reports.

Apple's iPhone 13 Selling Better Than Past Lineups — With One Exception

Apple's iPhone 13 series is continuing to see stronger-than-usual demand well into 2022, although one model isn't selling nearly as well as the others.

Just 3% of U.S. iPhone Sales in March Quarter Were iPhone 13 Mini Models

The 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini continues to be unpopular with customers, according to U.S. iPhone sales data for the March quarter.

Second Public Betas of iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, macOS 12.4 Now Available

Apple today seeded the second public betas of iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 to its public beta testing group.

MagSafe Battery Pack Now Able to Charge at Faster 7.5W Speed After Firmware Update

Apple yesterday released a firmware update designed for the MagSafe Battery Pack enables 7.5W charging while on the go.

Apple Adding New Fraud Prevention Features to Apple Pay, Apple Wallet

Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and macOS 12.4 to members of its public software testing program.

Apple Maps Adds Biking Directions To US Midwestern Locations

Apple has quietly rolled out Apple Maps cycling directions for parts of the Midwest, including major cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and Columbus.

First iPhone 14 Molds Show Relative Case and Camera Bump Sizes

A photo claiming to show molds of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 series models has appeared online, offering another preview of the relative sizes of the rumored devices.

Apple Reportedly Taps LG And Jahwa For iPhone 15 Periscope Camera

Apple is likely to use parts supplied not just by new supply partner Jahwa Electronics but also from long-time supplier LG for a rumored periscope zoom camera module for the iPhone 15.

Apple Scrapped Plans to Let Users Use Siri to Make Purchases Due to Privacy Concerns

The report highlights how engineers at Apple have limited access to how users use Apple's services, such as Apple TV+ and Apple Maps.

Apple Calls Meta Hypocrites For Nearly 50% Commission on VR Purchases

Apple is torching Meta over the "metaverse" company's plans to charge developers up to 47.5% for virtual goods sold through the Meta Quest store.

Apple Testing at Least Nine New Macs With Four Different M2 Chip Variants

Apple is internally testing several variants of the next-generation M2 chip and the updated Macs that will be equipped with them.

Apple Suppliers Doubled Use of Clean Energy Over Past Year

Apple today announced that its suppliers have more than doubled their use of clean power over the past year.

Apple's Privacy Features Will Cost Facebook $12.8 Billion In 2022

Almost 12 months after Apple launched App Tracking Transparency, a new analysis predicts its second year will still see major disruption to advertiser.