When the component cost, of “blended bill of materials,” of Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro Max is calculated, the handset costs about eight percent more to manufacture than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Per Counterpoint Research’s report, which was published yesterday, Apple spends around $502 to make the base model iPhone 15 Pro Max with […]
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It’s not a huge update, but it could make a difference. Late Tuesday, Apple released its iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone and its iPadOS 17.1.1 update for the iPad. The updates follow the hefty iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates from October 25 that introduced new AirDrop and Apple Music features. The updates offer […]
Apple may be discontinuing its 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024. Per Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the tablet may not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. The article points out that the shipment volume for mini-LED […]
Apple begins to include underlying software that can indicate if USB-C ports have come in contact with liquids
It was never easy to convince Apple that your device had simply gone south on its own (especially if they opened the case and it smelled like the entire logic board had downed a six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon). Beyond the Liquid Contact Indicators inside the hardware, a new chunk of software seems to be […]
If you’ve been hankering for the new USB-C Apple Pencil since its unveiling last month, it’s now available for purchase as of Wednesday, November 1st. The new stylus is compatible with all iPads that feature a USB-C port, is available in a matte finish, and has a flat magnetic side to allow it to attach […]