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Apple is set to keep the low-cost iPhone ('e') in its lineup for a second year in a row. The SE, which was replaced by the iPhone 16e earlier this year,
That's a big problem for Apple, because it means fewer iPhone sales and the risk of losing market share to rivals, including Samsung. According to data from Telemetry, the most commonly owned iPhone is the iPhone 13, representing 16.3% of all iPhones in use.
The iPhone 17 is reportedly rumored to be announced in September, meaning Californians may be just weeks away from their next upgrade. Last year, Apple introduced its iPhone 16 range on Sept. 9, with the new phones ready for pre-order later that week. In September of 2023, Apple unveiled its iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Britain has dropped its demand for the iPhone maker Apple to provide a "backdoor" that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said.
The standard iPhone 17 could see some welcome display upgrades. At least one supply chain source claimed it will add a 120Hz variable refresh rate (ProMotion) display, which the Pro series has used since 2021.
After years of relying on China for iPhone production, Apple is boosting its presence in India. The tech giant hit a milestone ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.
According to Bloomberg, both Foxconn and Tata are now assembling the full iPhone 17 series in India, including the premium Pro models. Production is taking place at Tata’s Hosur facility and Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant,
Developer Craig Hockenberry says Apple's guidelines for the polarizing Liquid Glass design language could hint at a possible iPhone Fold or an all-glass iPhone.