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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...