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Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable
Apple is planning to shuffle its iPhone release schedule next year as it releases the first foldable iPhone to make things more manageable, reports The Information. The plan is for the foldable to come out with the iPhone 18 Pro and “Air” models, while the standard iPhone 18 gets shunted back to the spring of 2027, releasing alongside an iPhone…
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Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones
Google is close to striking a deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into the iPhone. During the search monopoly trial on Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed the company expects to strike a Gemini deal with Apple by the middle of this year and suggested it would roll out by the end of 2025. The integration would presumably allow Siri…
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Apple plans to make all US iPhones in India by end of 2026 – Computerworld
In other words, while the company’s move to make iPhones for US market in India may seem sudden, it is something that has taken years. That effort proves that shifting manufacturing to new nations is not an overnight task; it takes time, a lot of investment, an available and accessible skilled workforce, and more. With that in mind, it is…
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Apple flew 600 tons of iPhones from India to the US to avoid Trump tariffs – Computerworld
Apple chartered six planes to fly 600 tons of iPhones into the US from India to avoid President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs, Reuters reports. That’s an estimated equivalent of up to 1.5 million smartphones. The company relies on iPhone manufacturers located in both China and India; China has now been hit with tariffs totaling 145% and India tariffs of 26%,…
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iOS 19 May Leave These Three iPhones Behind
Image: Aminu Abdullahi/TechRepublic Apple is gearing up to announce iOS 19 at WWDC 2025, but not all iPhones may get the update. A new rumor suggests that Apple could be dropping support for three models from 2018 — the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. According to a report from 9to5Mac, the information comes from an anonymous source…
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How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones
How’s that 5G rollout going in your area? Even in 2025, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get reliable cell service everywhere you go, especially if you happen to live somewhere that’s especially crowded or remote — or if you work in your company’s basement. That’s where Wi-Fi calling comes in, which routes your phone’s calls and…
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Is Apple almost ready for foldable iPhones? – Computerworld
Returning to the iPhone, it means we can anticipate a folding device with the kind of performance we expect from any iPhone and a battery life similar to the 23 hours video playback we’re told to expect from the latest Fold. (The iPhone 16 Pro promises 27 hours video.) Gurman also tells us Apple has been sweating to create a…
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I hope iPhone 16e is the start of yearly cheap iPhones — here’s why
Watching the iPhone 16e launch earlier this week was interesting because of how big an update it is from the iPhone SE 3 and the unique ways it differs from the iPhone 16, and disappointing, mostly because of the price. But despite that, I’m still hoping it’ll be a good phone that will provide a cost-effective way of getting the…
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iPhones may soon be able to use satellite connections indoors – Computerworld
Apple’s blue skies thinking One more thing. The FCC request refers to an International Telecoms Union filing which describes a network of more than 8,000 satellites and includes satellite frequencies used by Globalstar. That filing was originally made on behalf of France’s Airbus, but Satnews reports this was transferred to CCC Communication Holdings France, a French business entity that seems to be managed by a…
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How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging
Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts. Apple responded to the backlash by adding detailed battery health information and controls in iOS 11.3. Today, you can view…
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