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Those hoping to upgrade to an iPhone 15 this coming fall will probably be met with a bit of sticker shock. A notable analyst says the average selling price (ASP) for the next-generation iPhones will indeed be higher. There are a few reasons Apple might be raising the prices of its popular iPhone. Perhaps the most... Read more...
A new rumor concerning Apple's upcoming switch to USB-C with its upcoming iPhone 15 series of smartphones may leave fans of the phones a little irritated. The latest leak suggests Apple may integrate its Made for iPhone (MFi) technology into its next-gen iPhones. The European Union (EU) passed new legislation that... Read more...
In an attempt to reduce electronic waste and make consumer's lives easier, the European Union has a new rule that requires companies to provide a single charging solution for certain electronic devices. The change will directly impact Apple, as it will have to start utilizing USB-C over its proprietary lightning port... Read more...
Update 11/12/21: After topping $100,000 in bids, the modded iPhone X with an unsanctioned USB Type-C port ended up actually selling for a bit less, but still for a immense sum—$86,001, to a bidder/buyer who was presumably willing to pay. It attracted over 100 bids (though most likely not from 100 different... Read more...
Apple likes to do things on its own terms, and is not afraid to veer away from standards in the technology industry in favor of proprietary designs. Enter the Lightning connector found on every modern iPhone, and most iPad tablets. This is used to charge many of Apple's mobile devices, though Apple could be forced to... Read more...