Tag: iPhone
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New Smartphone Study Finds Samsung Users Pay Up to 60% More for Repairs Than iPhone Users
Samsung has long sold itself as the value-packed alternative to Apple during the smartphone wars. But when it comes time to fix a damaged phone, that cheaper reputation starts to fade fast. A new Insuranceopedia analysis found that Samsung users pay up to 60% more for insured repairs than iPhone users, with average repair costs…
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Deal Alert! Get the iPhone 16 Pro for Free With Verizon for a Limited Time
Are you looking to upgrade your smartphone and switch to the latest iPhone? Verizon has you covered with its latest offer on the new iPhone 16 Pro. From now through Wednesday, April 2, new customers can get up to four iPhone 16 Pro devices at no additional cost when they switch. This is Verizon’s best…
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UGREEN’s 100W USB-C Charger Nexode Gan Charger Just $42.99! Perfect For iPhone 16s
Looking for a powerful charger that can charge up to 4 devices at once with three USB-C and a standard USB charger? The best part is that it has a max out of 100W, letting you charge multiple phones at once. This is also perfect for the new iPhone 16s that can charge up to…
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The Department of Justice Sues Apple Over Alleged iPhone Monopoly Power
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market. 15 states and the District of Columbia have joined the lawsuit, accusing Apple of restricting its smartphone operating system in a way that drives up costs for customers and prevents developers from successfully releasing products on their…
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Apple’s iPhone Sales Offset Weaker Performance From iPads and Wearables
Apple fanboys aren’t buying iPads, AirPods, Apple TV boxes, or Apple Watches at the same rate as before. The company posted results driven largely by increased sales of its iPhone family and services like Apple TV Plus, Apple Music, and iCloud. Sales of iPhones, in particular, rose 6% to $69.7 billion, driven by the debut…
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Check Your Bank Account: You May Have Gotten Settlement Money From Apple
Payments from Apple’s $5 million class action settlement over alleged battery throttling have started hitting bank accounts. According to MacRumors, some people have received payments of $92.17 for their claims. “Distribution commenced on January 6, 2024. Payments are being sent on a rolling basis, and distribution is expected to conclude at the end of January…
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Apple Dominated Premium Phones in 2023, But Still Lost Share to Rival Samsung
With people hanging on to their smartphones a lot longer, the overall handset market is in decline. But still seeing growth is the premium segment, which is dominated by Apple. The premium segmented, defined as a phone that costs $600 or more, is expected to grow by 6% in 2023, according to Counterpoint Research, which…
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Apple iPhone, Macs, and iPad Get Emergency Security Updates
It’s a good time to update your iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. Apple on Thursday released emergency software updates for both its phones, tablets, and computers to close a security vulnerability, which were found to have been exploited in prior attacks. The vulnerability was spotted by Bleeping Computer. “Apple is aware of a report…
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Apple Will Reportedly Adopt RCS Messaging Standard Next Year, Making iPhone-Android Text Exchanges Way Easier
Apple’s iPhone will embrace the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard that serves as the backbone for modern text messages for all other phones. The tech giant told 9to5Mac that its phones would support the RCS standard, which allow provide an array of iMessage-style features for Android and iPhone users when texting each other. Apple…
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Apple’s $2 Billion Lawsuit Over Reportedly Hiding Faulty Batteries in iPhones Is Headed to Court
Apple lost its bid to block a 1.6 billion pound ($1.9 billion) lawsuit accusing the company of hiding defective batteries in millions of iPhones in the United Kingdom. British consumer champion Justin Gutmann is seeking damages on behalf 24 million iPhone users, Reuters reported earlier. The suit alleges that Apple hid the battery issues by…