Even as Apple launches its brand new iPhone 7, reports are building excitement for an even larger update to the smartphone that is allegedly being planned for 2017.
Apple has invited a select number of reporters into its iPhone testing facility to demonstrate the extensive torture tests it puts its smartphones through before their release.
Launch day has arrived for Apple customers in Australia. Those looking to purchase an iPhone 6 had to battle massive lines. Those looking for an iPhone 6 Plus were basically out of luck.
Apple has quietly expanded hardware chief John Ternus' role to include oversight of design, solidifying his standing as the likely successor to CEO Tim Cook.
The iPhone 6 has reportedly entered in a final product verification testing (PVT) phase which will be the final quality control testing phase before it enters mass production
Apple has announced iPhone Out-Of-Warranty Battery Replacement Credit which gives back $50 to anyone who paid full price for a battery replacement on their iPhone 6 or later between January 1, 2017 and December 28, 2017.
The iPhone 6 will reportedly feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 2.0 GHz A8 processor, NFC, improved Touch ID, and possibly a special chip for authenticating Beats headsets.
Counterpoint Research has cut its 2025 global smartphone shipment forecast from 4.2% to 1.9% YoY, citing tariff uncertainty, weaker demand, and revised outlooks for Apple, Samsung, and Huawei.