Apple removes ad-free Instagram clone from App Store after Meta objects
The OG App remains on the Play Store, for now
Apple dials back plan to boost iPhone 14 production due to slumping demand
Apple said to be targeting 90 million handsets by the end of 2022
Russia demands an explanation after Apple removes its Facebook competitor from the App Store
Russia's largest social network has 75 million monthly users
Why it matters: Apple has removed Russia's Facebook competitor, VKontakte, from the App Store globally, a move prompted by new UK sanctions. It's one of several apps from VK, Russia's second-largest internet company, to have been dropped from the store, and the country is demanding an explanation.
iPhone 14 Pro owners discover more problems in the latest Apple flagship
More issues for Apple to fix
In a nutshell: Bugs in new phones are something that's become a common problem for consumers. The iPhone 14 Pro seems to suffer from quite a few of them, the latest of which include random restarts and cellular connectivity issues.
Someone hacked Fast Company and sent obscene, racist Apple News push alerts
The publication has shut down its website
Apple Watch Ultra teardown shows it's not easy to repair, siren may disappoint
But it could pave the way for something better
The popular 'Dynamic Island' iPhone 14 Pro feature is now available on Android
New Android app tries to mimic the behavior albeit with a few hiccups
iPhone 15 "Ultra" could replace Pro Max atop the iPhone product stack in 2023
iPhone Ultra could be Apple's new flagship tier
Apple Music named primary Super Bowl halftime show sponsor in multi-year NFL deal
Apple Music is replacing Pepsi as the Super Bowl halftime show sponsor
Second-gen AirPods Pro get reviewed, they're pretty good
Using Apple's new H2 chip, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro offer improved audio quality, ANC, IPX4-rated water resistance, and now feature on-device controls. They will cost you though.
YouTuber puts iPhone 14 crash detection feature to the test
Remarkably, nobody was injured
The iPhone 14's easy-to-lift display and back make it the easiest to repair since the iPhone 7
Why didn't Apple brag about this at Far Out?
Apple expected to expand the Dynamic Island to all iPhone models in 2023
The Dynamic Island could be Apple's next big thing
iPhone 14 Pro users discover the camera is vibrating and making noises in third-party apps
Is Apple's tech too cutting-edge for some apps?
In a nutshell: As with previous Apple handsets, one of the highlights of the iPhone 14 Pro is its cutting-edge camera tech. But it appears that owners are encountering major issues when using the phone's snapper via third-party apps such as Instagram and Snapchat: the camera is shaking and making very concerning noises.
iPhone 14 buyers will have a day-one patch to download
Mainly just bug fixes for the iPhone 14 Pro Max camera
Apple's in-app purchase prices have increased 40% year-over-year
Why it matters: The average price of an in-app purchase (IAP) on the Apple App Store has increased by a whopping 40% year-over-year in July, compared to a more modest rise of 9% on the Google Play Store. App intelligence firm Apptopia believes this is largely due to privacy changes from Apple.
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max reviews are in: It's all about the 'Dynamic Island'
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will debut on Friday, and the first reviews are already out and they're pretty positive. Both feature a new 48MP camera sensor, satellite SOS and crash detection, but the key difference you'll notice is the new "Dynamic Island" that includes many software touches.
Apple iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are now available
Highly anticipated: Apple's latest operating systems for the iPhone and Apple Watch are now readily available. Of course, you don't have to buy a new Apple device to enjoy most of the features on either new system software. However, keep in mind that, as always, compatibility is limited. For iPhone users, iOS 16 supports iPhone 8 and later. Apple Watch customers need to have a Series 4 or newer for watchOS 9.
Apple increases iPhone 14 battery replacement cost by 43%
Replacing the battery in an iPhone 14 will cost $99
AppleCare+ now allows unlimited device repairs, but is it worth it?
At $500 for uncovered repairs, the $5/mo AC+ plan on an $800 Apple Watch Ultra is the most bang for your buck
iPhone 14 pricing remains the same in the US, sees rise in Europe and other regions
Apple feels supply chain and inflation impacts
iPhone 14 Pro Geekbench results highlight modest A16 Bionic performance gains
Moore's law applies to mobile processors as well
Apple selects Globalstar as partner on Emergency SOS via satellite service
Apple's Emergency SOS service launches in November
Apple announces iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max with always-on display, 48MP camera and A16 Bionic SoC
Apple further defines the line between standard and Pro iPhones
Apple AirPods Pro 2 launch with improved ANC, new H2 chip, improved battery life
Better performance for the same $249 price