iPhone 14 Pro models may be the only devices to get the new A16 chip
The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max may be the only models in the upcoming lineup to carry a new A16 chip, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac). In a tweet, Kuo indicates that the standard iPhone 14 and 14 Max will be left with the A15 chipset that comes in…
Researchers devise iPhone malware that runs even when device is turned off
BLIND SPOT — Research is largely theoretical but exposes an overlooked security issue. Dan Goodin - 5/16/2022, 8:20 PM Classen et al. When you turn off an iPhone, it doesn’t fully power down. Chips inside the device continue to run in a low-power mode that makes it possible to locate lost or stolen devices using…
Report: Apple is testing USB-C iPhone models for 2023
Port Shuffle — European Union regulation could force Apple to make the switch. Samuel Axon - 5/13/2022, 6:24 PM Enlarge / 2021's iPhone 13 still uses Apple's proprietary Lightning port. Apple is testing iPhones that use the industry-standard USB-C port, according to a report in Bloomberg citing people with knowledge of the situation. Since 2012,…
Apple launches self-service repair program for iPhone users in the US
Right to Repair — Users can either purchase or rent tools and parts to fix the latest iPhones. Samuel Axon - 4/27/2022, 8:40 PM An iPhone undergoes repairs. This is Apple's rental repair kit. First announced in November, Apple is now selling and renting parts to customers who want to repair their iPhones. Apple describes…