Apple prepares for iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra launch by expanding its reach

Apple is gearing up for a more focused and potentially much more expensive iPhone launch this fall.  For starters, the cheaper base iPhone 18 is being saved for spring. That leaves the more expensive Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra to carry September, with higher-than-usual starting prices expected. Here’s how Apple is already preparing to make the sticker shock more palatable for new customers and upgraders. [...]

iPhone 18 Pro could have limited availability right after launch: report

iPhone 18 Pro is only weeks away from launching, and a new report from Culpium indicates it could have limited availability due to a DRAM shortage holding up production. DRAM shortage reportedly delaying iPhone 18 Pro production, Apple concerned about supply Tim Culpan writes at Culpium: The result of this memory shortage is that Apple may not be able to hit its desired levels of iPhone 18 Pro [...]

iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years

When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window. Apple’s iPhone event announcement dates: 2020–2025 Apple has announced its annual iPhone event two weeks in advance for four consecutive years. Here’s when Apple announced each of its last six iPhone events, plus what those dates [...]

iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming very soon, and based on rumors about the product, it sounds very much deserving of the ‘iPhone Ultra’ name. Here’s why. Software experience, more than hardware specs, will justify ‘iPhone Ultra’ name When Apple launches a brand new product, it’s always fun to speculate what the name might be. The foldable iPhone has commonly been called ‘iPhone Fold,’ but I’ve long believed [...]

Apple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here’s what’s next

Apple today officially launched its new Apple Upgrade leasing program, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. As part of this launch, Apple has also discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program. Here’s what that means for current users. The iPhone Upgrade Program is no more In today’s press release, Apple said that existing customers will have multiple options once they are eligible for a new device per their iPhone [...]

iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users

iPhone 18 Pro is coming soon, and there are several reasons why it could prove an especially popular upgrade choice this year. #1: Top-requested new features iPhone 17 Pro was a huge hit for Apple—far more so than the company anticipated. While it’s hard to know exactly what deserves credit for its success, it’s easy to point to three fan-favorite upgrades: New design Better battery life Camera advancements [...]

iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state

The ability to add a digital version of your driver’s license to your iPhone looks like it will be rolling out to a 15th US state before too long. Apple currently lists 14 states where the capability is supported, alongside the territory of Puerto Rico, and backend assets now indicate another one will soon be added … Many of us have long wished there was no need to [...]

Support for school cellphone bans reaches new high, where do you stand?

As back-to-school season gets underway, more Americans now say they support keeping students away from their phones throughout the entire school day. School is back in session, and support for iPhone-bans in the classroom is growing Yes, it’s still July, but summer break is somehow already over. My own kids return to school today and tomorrow, marking the second summer where the first day of school doesn’t start [...]

Yahoo Weather iOS app overhauled with new features and enhanced radar and maps

Yahoo Weather for iPhone and iPad was recently updated with a major overhaul that focuses on new features and an overall redesign. The updated app introduces enhanced radar and interactive maps, alongside minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts to help you stay ahead of sudden downpours. In addition to standard temperature tracking, the new Yahoo Weather app now includes detailed insights for air quality, pollen levels, and moon phases. One of [...]

iPhone 18 Pro could introduce new Apple solution for cellular, hints report

iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here’s the latest update on what to expect. Qualcomm report boosts chances of iPhone 18 Pro having new C2 chip Qualcomm has been Apple’s primary supplier of iPhone cellular modems for a very long time. But the two companies have also been destined for a breakup for years. Currently Apple [...]