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Let’s compare the new third-generation iPhone SE (2022) with the second-generation iPhone SE (2020). Price The first thing that eagle-eyed buyers will notice is the price. It’s gone up, from $399 to $429. This is a small, but nonetheless significant increase, especially given all the rumors that suggested the iPhone SE would get a price cut. Given that supply chains are constrained, and prices are being pushed upwards, it’s not surprising that there’s been a price bump....

Update: AmpliFi, which offers routers with built-in VPN capabilities, backs Proton’s position that the fix doesn’t reliably work – see below. A debate about whether iPhone VPN app security is flawed continues today, with Apple insisting it has offered a fix since 2019, while ProtonVPN says that it’s only a partial solution. The controversy began when a well-known security researcher said that iOS virtual private network (VPN) apps are broken, due to a flaw that he claims Apple has known about for at least two and a half years....

Analysts and industry commenters believe that the iPhone X and iPhone 8 face a big challenge in China, the world’s largest smartphone market. On the positive side, Chinese consumers respond particularly well to new designs which make a device stand out from earlier models, and eight is considered a lucky number in the country … As Reuters notes: But Apple’s fortunes have slipped significantly since the heady days of the China Mobile deal and subsequent launch of the iPhone 6....

A new report from Reuters outlines the push from Roombo vacuum maker iRobot to expand further into smart home territory. According to the report, iRobot is looking to start collecting mapping information and sell it to tech companies such as Apple to help improve their smart home information. In an interview, iRobot CEO Colin Angle explained that with the expansion of smart home accessories, the mapping data collected from a Roomba could be used for accessory makers to have a better idea on how homes are designed and laid out:...

Xiaomi, the Chinese company that has made a career out of following Apple’s every move, is complaining that other companies are cloning its own products, reports Business Insider. This from the company which launched the Mi Phone, whose Mi Pad replicates the iPad mini in both appearance and spec and which created an Android overlay that is almost a direct copy of iOS 7. Lei Jun himself used to wear the blue jeans and black polo neck synonymous with Steve Jobs, even using his ‘One more thing’ line in Apple-style product launches....

The latest beta version of Apple’s operating system has full support for the new entitlement used by apps to indicate that they let users make external purchases. For instance, if the user deletes an app that offers external purchases, iOS will show an alert saying that it is not possible to manage purchases and subscriptions through the App Store. While the App Store lets users manage all their purchases in a single place, Apple has no control over what users buy outside of its platform – so it’s important to have a reminder to users....

[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/25577886 w=400&h=225] Video via iPhone Download Blog WiFi sync with iTunes (Mac only) is now working: The following issues relate to using the 5.0 SDK to develop code. Accounts When creating an iCloud account you can use any Apple ID provided it is a full email address and not a MobileMe account. If you have a MobileMe account, you can copy data from that account to an iCloud account to use during testing....

In addition to a new Music application, iOS 8.4 brings textbooks developed using the iBooks Author tool to the iPhone for the first time. Launched in 2012 as part of Apple’s Education initiatives, iBooks Author allows schools and teachers to create dynamic, digital textbooks that can play videos, embed Study Cards, and connect to the internet… These digital textbooks were exclusive to the iPad until the Mac gained an iBooks application and iBookstore in fall 2013 with OS X Mavericks....

The above image is a comparison of an iPad 2 home button and an iPad 3 home button. At the surface, not much as changed, but the prospects of some minor structural tweaks do hint at something greater. The iPad 3 home button, which has been handled in both black and white flavors, looks almost identical to the iPad 2 home button. However, the gray glyph representing the frame of a home screen application icon is slightly thicker....

There’s a very consistent theme to the base model iPhone 14 reviews: It’s not good enough to justify paying $100 more than the (now) $699 iPhone 13. If you want a new phone this year, spend the extra on the iPhone 14 Pro. Indeed, of the early reviews, I’ve only spotted one which didn’t boil down to this advice … The Verge isn’t overly impressed, saying it’s too similar to the iPhone 13, and too different from the iPhone 14 Pro....

Teased during the WWDC 2022 keynote, iOS 16 beta 3 revised build – and public beta version – adds music and podcast preview on the Lock Screen. Users just need to tap the cover of a song on Apple Music, Spotify, or a podcast while the iPhone is locked, and the preview takes over the screen. This feature is part of the revamped Lock Screen experience that iOS 16 is bringing....

Apple’s plans for the iPhone 5 extend beyond the iWallet and straight into a more mobile computing experience than you’ve seen before using an iPhone, at least that’s what Cult of Mac is claiming. The scoop is that use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies at Apple extends beyond personal security and payment systems and will also include solutions for remote computing on steroids. As explained, the scenario could be like this: An iPhone user will carry lots of their desktop data and settings with them....

Following the launch of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in the United States on September 20th, Apple has announced that it will begin phase 2 and phase 3 of the new devices rollout in the coming weeks. On Friday, October 25th, Apple will launch the 5s and 5c in 25 new countries, with a dozen more gaining the devices on Friday, November 1st. October 25th countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, French West Indies, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion Island, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand....

You have seen the videos. This one has been watched over 2 million times: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcnQ72sPZAI] Well, now the poor iPhone 4S has some armor that can stand up to a .50 caliber machine gun. At $650, it costs the same as a new iPhone and it is heavier than an EVO. So, it is not for everyanyone. As mentioned below, though, you should probably not worry too much about your iPhone if you are getting ....

As we mentioned earlier this month, the iPhone launches on five additional regional carriers today: ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS, CELLCOM, MTA SOLUTIONS, GCI, and APPALACHIAN WIRELESS. Regional carriers allow residents in more rural areas to use the iPhone without any service disruption and actually pay a little less for the device. The carriers will offer the iPhone 4s for $50 less than the big boys will, and they will offer the iPhone 4 for $99....

Update: TechInsights now says Apple did not remove any of the display technology from the iPhone XS Max. Following a report yesterday breaking down storage costs for the iPhone XS, TechInsights has today published its look at pricing for other parts within Apple’s new 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max. As noted by Reuters, the single most expensive part in the device is still the OLED display. According to the TechInsights data, the iPhone XS Max with 256GB costs Apple $443 in parts and assembly, which compares to the 64GB iPhone X from last year at $395....

Apple has a 76 percent share of the mobile device market among small to medium businesses (SMBs), according to SMB cloud services company Intermedia. Samsung took second place with 12 percent. The company also reported seeing spikes in new device activations when Apple launched the new iPhones and iPads. Unsurprisingly, most businesses opted for the iPhone 5s over the 5c … Intermedia based its numbers on use of ActiveSync, a means of synchronising mobile devices with Microsoft Exchange....

There are multiple hints at potential storylines and future team-ups in Marvel’s The Defenders, few of which are as exciting a prospect to Marvel comics fans as the idea of a Power Man and Iron Fist series - a.k.a. Heroes For Hire. Luke Cage and Danny Rand have a long, treasured history together in comics. They share similar roots as characters, both being riffs on cultural trends of the ’70s - Luke the black-led ‘blaxplotiation’ action movies of the era, and Danny the influx of Chinese and Japanese kung-fu pictures into American cinema....

One of the biggest changes coming with iOS 15 is the new Safari, which has been completely redesigned with a new tab experience and, for iPhone users, a new address bar as well. Although the update has been controversial due to its radical change, Apple is still trying to improve the interface. This time, iOS 15 beta 3 makes the Safari address bar always appear at the bottom on the iPhone....

Bloomberg sources report that Apple is planning major improvements to the iPhone’s lock screen in the forthcoming iOS 16 and iPhone 14. News of the possible iOS features comes ahead of Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) beginning June 6, where it shares what’s new in its operating systems and hardware. The always-on lock screen would provide handy at-a-glance information, much like the always-on mode in the 2019 Apple Watch 5 and later, as well as new widget-like capabilities and wallpapers....