iphone 14

  1. Jan

    iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23 sub-R1000 contract comparison

    Apple vs Samsung — best smartphone contracts under R1,000 Buying a flagship smartphone from prominent brands like Apple and Samsung can set you back significantly. However, monthly contract fees may be easier for many South Africans to manage. MyBroadband found the cheapest data-centric...
  2. Hanno Labuschagne

    Foxconn iPhone sales continue to struggle

    Foxconn iPhone sales continue to struggle Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.’s February sales fell 11.7% from a year earlier, despite a boost for the iPhone assembler from China’s reopening. The Apple Inc. supplier, also known as Foxconn, said monthly revenue dropped to NT$402 billion (R238...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Big iPhone discounts in China

    Big iPhone discounts in China Apple Inc.’s latest iPhones are selling at discounts of more than $100 (R1,749) in China, an unusually steep price cut just months after launch that suggests dwindling demand for even its highest-end devices. JD.com Inc. and state carrier China Mobile Ltd. are...
  4. Jan

    iPhone prices from 2008 to 2022 compared to average salary in South Africa

    iPhone prices vs average salary in South Africa Buying the latest iPhone at launch in South Africa in 2022 would have cost over 80% of the average employee's monthly salary. The first iPhone, unveiled by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs in 2007, featured a groundbreaking smartphone design that has...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Foxconn reports over 11% decline in iPhone sales after Covid-related unrest

    Foxconn reports over 11% decline in iPhone sales after Covid-related unrest Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. reported sales for November were down 11.4% from the prior year after some shipments were affected by a Covid outbreak in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, where the company operates the...
  6. PeterRabbit

    Do you need a 5G specific sim card? Data keeps dropping

    I'm asking because my sim card is almost 5 years old and when I got it I dont think that 5G was available. The problem I'm having with iphone 14 is that the celluar data just randomly stops working. It'll work fine and then all of a sudden just stop. Going into airplane mode and out again fixes...
  7. Jan

    Apple emergency SOS messaging launched in US and Canada

    Apple launches satellite emergency SOS Apple's satellite service for sending emergency SOS messages is now available to iPhone 14 users in the US and Canada. The company first announced the feature during its unveiling of the iPhone 14 line-up in September 2022, after over a year of...
  8. Jan

    iPhone and Apple Watch Crash Detection activating while riding rollercoasters - reports

    Apple's Crash Detection calls emergency services while riding rollercoasters Apple's Crash Detection feature, which rolled out with the iPhone 14 in September 2022, has a problem — it calls emergency services when iPhone 14 users ride rollercoasters. According to the Wall Street Journal, the...
  9. Jan

    Apple Premium resellers announce iPhone 14 Plus price in South Africa

    iPhone 14 Plus South African pricing revealed iStore has announced its pricing for the iPhone 14 Plus in South Africa. Those interested in Apple's more affordable large-screen iPhone 14 model will have to cough up R24,499 for the entry-level 128GB version.
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    iPhone 14 sales don't seem to be great

    iPhone 14 sales don't seem to be great Apple Inc. is backing off plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialise, according to people familiar with the matter. The Cupertino, California-based electronics maker has told...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    New iOS update fixes iPhone 14 Pro grinding camera and other issues

    New iOS update fixes iPhone 14 Pro grinding camera and other issues Apple Inc. released a software update aimed at fixing bugs found in early iPhone 14 units, including a problem that made the device’s camera shake when used with some apps. The update, known as iOS 16.0.2, resolves an issue...
  12. Jan

    US iPhone 14 does not use extra space from removing SIM tray

    Apple swapped the SIM tray in US iPhone 14 models with a plastic block iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 14 Pro Max has revealed that Apple did not use the extra space created by dropping the SIM tray from models sold in the US. All iPhone 14 models sold in the US rely entirely on digital eSIMs...
  13. Jan

    iPhone 14 (not Pro) repairability "incredible feat of engineering" - iFixit

    Teardown shows why iPhone 14 might be better upgrade than the iPhone 14 Pro iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 14 has revealed the recently-launched smartphone is Apple's most repairable in six years. In a video posted to YouTube on Monday, iFixit explained much of early reviewers' focus has been...
  14. Jan

    iPhone 14 and possibly iOS 16 battling overheating issues

    iPhone 14 and possibly iOS 16 battling overheating issues Several Apple iPhone 14 owners are complaining of a battery overheating issue that occurs even when there are no apps or demanding processes running, Softpedia News reports. Owners of the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro...
  15. Jan

    Some iPhone 14 Pro owners reporting major camera issue

    iPhone 14 Pro camera lens shaking uncontrollably and making grinding noises Multiple owners of the recently-launched iPhone 14 Pro have reported uncontrollable shaking of their phones' cameras and grinding noises when using third-party apps. 9to5Mac cited several online reports about the...
  16. Jan

    iPhone 14 prices in South Africa will start at R20,599

    iPhone 14 price shocker in South Africa iStore has announced its pricing for the iPhone 14 series in South Africa, revealing massive hikes compared to last year's iPhone 13 range. Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 at its "Far Out" event on 7 September 2022, showcasing some iterative updates...
  17. Jan

    iPhone 14 Pro Max appears on Geekbench - 8.7% single-core and 22% multi-core improvement

    Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max benchmarks appear on Geekbench A Geekbench listing has revealed that Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max is approximately 9% faster than its previous generation — the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The benchmarks are for the "iPhone 15,3", which Gadgets360 reports likely belongs to the new...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple and SpaceX had discussions over using Starlink for iPhone satellite features

    Apple and SpaceX had discussions over using Starlink for iPhone satellite features SpaceX held talks with Apple Inc. about using Starlink connectivity for the iPhone maker’s new satellite features, Elon Musk said. The companies have had “promising conversations,” SpaceX Chief Executive Officer...
  19. Jan

    Apple vs Samsung - iPhone 14 vs Galaxy S22 showdown

    iPhone 14 vs Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone showdown Apple launched the iPhone 14 at its "Far Out" event on Wednesday, and its updated lineup of flagship devices currently competes with Samsung's Galaxy S22 range. Both companies' smartphones boast impressive specs, with the iPhone 14 lineup...
  20. Jan

    iPhone 14 with satellite emergency SOS and notchless Pro variant

    Apple unveils notchless iPhone 14 Pro and cheaper large-screen iPhone 14 Plus Apple has unveiled its highly-anticipated iPhone 14 smartphones, packing better performance, higher power efficiency, and the ability to communicate with satellites. At its "Far Out" event on Wednesday, 7 September...
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