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T-Mobile Lets You Grab the iPhone 17 for Free With Trade-In or Switch
technology6 days ago

T-Mobile Lets You Grab the iPhone 17 for Free With Trade-In or Switch

T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 for free when you trade in an eligible device on Experience More or Experience Beyond, and the iPhone 17 Pro for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on those plans. The discounts are funded by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits; you’ll still pay upfront taxes and a $35 activation fee, and canceling early or upgrading before the 24 months ends will trigger the remaining balance on the phone.

Apple May Raise iPhone 17 Prices as Early as This Month Amid Chip Cost Pressures
technology20 days ago

Apple May Raise iPhone 17 Prices as Early as This Month Amid Chip Cost Pressures

Apple could hike iPhone 17 pricing as soon as this month after Tim Cook described memory and storage costs as ‘unavoidable’ due to AI and data-center demand. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects imminent price hikes, potentially tied to Apple’s Back to School promo. Current iPhone 17 lineup pricing ranges from $599 (iPhone 17e) to $1,199 (iPhone 17 Pro Max), and WSJ projects the iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399; Apple may also lift prices on iPads and Macs.

iPhone 17's 8GB RAM Blocks the New Siri AI Upgrades in iOS 27
technology1 month ago

iPhone 17's 8GB RAM Blocks the New Siri AI Upgrades in iOS 27

Apple says the most powerful on-device Siri AI features in iOS 27 require 12GB of unified memory, limiting the new expressiveness and improved dictation to iPhone 17 Pro models (and select iPads/Macs); base iPhone 17 gets the newer Siri interface but with older voices and less accurate dictation, while other AI features run across a wider range of devices with Apple Intelligence.

iOS 26.5.1 Fixes Wired-Charging Glitch on iPhone 17 and Air
technology1 month ago

iOS 26.5.1 Fixes Wired-Charging Glitch on iPhone 17 and Air

Apple released iOS 26.5.1 for the iPhone 17 family and iPhone Air to fix a bug that could prevent wired charging when the battery is nearly drained, available via Settings > General > Software Update. The update is described as addressing a small number of users, with Apple’s broader iOS 26.5 already offering features like RCS-encrypted messaging and a new Maps feature; iOS 26.6 is in beta ahead of iOS 27’s fall release.

Apple Extends US Smartphone Lead as Motorola Closes in on Samsung
technology1 month ago

Apple Extends US Smartphone Lead as Motorola Closes in on Samsung

Counterpoint Research says Apple captured about 75% of US smartphone sales in Q1 2026, driven by iPhone 17, with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 arriving too late to close the gap; Motorola narrowed Samsung’s lead in prepaid to roughly 32% share as the overall US market fell 5.7% year over year. Verizon reported about 77% of activations on iOS, and analysts expect Apple to maintain pricing while Galaxy S26 gains traction later in 2026, with the iPhone 17e potentially widening budget appeal.

Apple and Samsung Sweep Q1 2026, Xiaomi Breaks the Top 10
technology2 months ago

Apple and Samsung Sweep Q1 2026, Xiaomi Breaks the Top 10

Counterpoint Research shows Apple and Samsung dominated the global smartphone market in Q1 2026, claiming nine of the top 10 best-sellers. The iPhone 17 led with about 6% of global sales, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro, while Samsung held the 4th and 5th spots with the Galaxy A07 G4 and Galaxy A17 5G. Xiaomi’s Redmi A5 was the sole non-Apple/Samsung device in the top 10. The iPhone 17 series, launched Sept 2025, benefited from hardware upgrades despite supply-chain constraints; Counterpoint notes continued demand for premium models and expects high-end devices to gain share as the market declines.

iPhone 17 Becomes Apple’s Most Popular Lineup Amid Strong Demand
technology2 months ago

iPhone 17 Becomes Apple’s Most Popular Lineup Amid Strong Demand

Apple CFO Kevan Parekh says the iPhone 17 family is the most popular line-up in Apple’s history, contributing to solid Q2 2026 results as iPhone demand is described as “off the charts” by Tim Cook. However, supply is constrained due to chip production at TSMC (A19 and A19 Pro), with memory demand rising, potentially impacting the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, which will reportedly include Apple’s first foldable model.

Apple’s Depth-Aware Photographic Styles Bring Personal Color to iPhone 16/17
technology2 months ago

Apple’s Depth-Aware Photographic Styles Bring Personal Color to iPhone 16/17

Apple’s new Photographic Styles on iPhone 16/17 (and the iPhone Air) offer depth-aware, selective color control with Undertones and Moods, letting you preview styles before capture and tweak skin tones and mood in Photos; unlike traditional filters, it targets specific areas to preserve skin tones and scene relationships, with editing limited to High Efficiency format.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Battery-Life Test
technology5 months ago

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Battery-Life Test

A CNET battery-life study of 35 US smartphones during 2025 finds Apple and OnePlus as the top brands, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max taking first place overall thanks to efficiency and software optimization despite not having the largest battery (5,088 mAh). The iPhone 17 ties for second with OnePlus 15; Poco F7 Ultra is third, and iPhone 17 Pro fourth. Tests used a 3-hour full-brightness Wi‑Fi video stream and a 45-minute endurance cycle combining gaming, video, and calls; the iPhone 17 Pro Max also led the endurance test, while Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold performed well in that phase. Brand rankings placed Apple first, OnePlus second, followed by Motorola, Samsung, and Google.