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Sources say Sprint is dropping a requirement that made the mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) using its network—such as Ting, FreedomPop, Straight Talk, Boost, and Virgin—wait a certain period of time, usually at least a year, before offering support for the latest devices. Up until now, that meant that Sprint MVNO carriers like Ting have only offered support for last generation devices. With the lifting of the requirement, Ting is getting set to announce support for both iPhone 6 and 6 Plus....

Curious how much RAM Apple has put in its iPhones over the years or how much memory your current iPhone has? While the company doesn’t publicly share the information, memory details surface in teardowns and from other sources like Apple’s supply chain. Read along for a look at the complete iPhone RAM list for how much memory comes with every iPhone model. Apple doesn’t publish or put any focus on iPhone RAM for a number of reasons....

The nostalgia is strong with Iron Man: Tony Stark #19 as the billionaire superhero is going back to the classics. Forget advanced tech, and artificially intelligent butlers and co-pilots. It’s time for Tony to defeat one of his most nagging enemies in classic fashion. Tony is facing his living nightmare, having realized he is merely a simulation of his former self, existing in a cloned version of his original body. While struggling to come to terms with that revelation, he was attacked by the hybrid of Hank Pym and Ultron, who planned to similarly merge his former partners Jocasta and Janet Van Dyne into a single body....

I posted my first impressions of the iPad Pro yesterday, and having spent much of the past 24 hours mostly using it rather than my MacBook, I now have more of a sense of why Tim Cook thinks it could be a laptop replacement. While most reviewers dismissed that, and I would certainly join them in doing so when thinking of you or I, it’s easy to forget that we are not normals....

Apple surprised many when it didn’t launch an iPhone 12 leather MagSafe case alongside the clear and silicone ones. Aside from a brief mention in the keynote, the company only admitted to the existence of leather ones in some small-print at the bottom of a press release … They will, then, go on sale at the same time as pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Pricing is not yet known....

Don’t fret if you haven’t ordered an iPhone 13 yet. Those lead times are directly from Apple’s website, not Apple’s retail stores, wireless carriers or retailers – all of which will receive their own shipments now that the iPhone 13 has officially launched. As a refresher, the iPhone 13 lineup doesn’t have a drastic new look, but the notch at the top of the screen is a little smaller, and there are camera upgrades for all four models, including a new Cinematic Video mode that’s impressive (and fun)....

Update: The gap between China and India is said to have closed from two months to six weeks. Kuo believes that iPhone 15 production next year will begin simultaneously in both countries. There have been suggestions that iPhone 14 production would start simultaneously in China and India, significantly improving early availability of this year’s lineup. But a new report today said that Apple has had to abandon any hope of achieving this …...

Four years since the iPhone’s debut Apple still favors the sealed battery design over the removable one that some folks have been clamoring for. Third Rail System has you covered with their new smart protective case. It would have been yet another everyday protective case with a soft-touch feel to it if it weren’t for an optional 1.4-ounce 1250 mAh lithium-­ion battery that slides on on the back, providing your phone with additional power if you run out of juice mid-day....

Strategy Analytics is out with a new smartphone market report, and says that Apple experienced strong iPhone growth in Europe during the second quarter of the year. The market intelligence firm’s data showed that Samsung was the only major brand to see a decline in European sales in the same period … Strategy Analytics opens with a global overview. It then focuses in on Europe. Global smartphone shipments grew +11% YoY in Q2 2021....

Few days back, pod2g, a key member of the evad3rs dev team said that he was so disappointed with iOS 7 features that he was about to switch to Android. The good news is that the trend of iOS hackers showing interest in the Android platform continues as famous iPhone and Playstation hacker George Hotz aka Geohot has just released a tool to root Samsung Galaxy S4 Active aptly called Active Root....

United States manufacturing has been a hot button issue as it relates to Apple over recent months. President Trump has said that the company has its “eyes open” to the possibility and now, a new report from the Associated Press claims that iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is considering a new plant in Wisconsin… The report cites “a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations who was not authorized to speak publicly” and claims that the state of Wisconsin is in talks with Foxconn for a possible manufacturing plant....

We started Sprout in 2010 to help our customers manage the transformation as more than 3.4 billion consumers and tens of millions of brands made social media a critical part of our lives. To do that, we’ve focused on building an exceptional platform and delivering world-class experiences for our customers. Our mission is to help our customers harness social media to create stronger relationships with their audiences and build stronger businesses as a result....

In what feels like an annual affair, somebody has once again found a glitch with the iOS Home Screen. The bug allows users to place folders inside folders on the iOS 7 Springboard, which is normally not possible. With a certain configuration of steps, the bug can also make apps disappear from the Home Screen entirely. For instance, you could hide some of the stock Apple apps (like Compass or Voice Memos) that normally can’t be removed....

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro were officially unveiled yesterday, packing the new A15 chip inside, camera upgrades, and more. Head below as we round up some of the latest tidbits, including details on packaging changes, battery percentage, and RAM amounts… Packaging changes One interesting change with the iPhone 13 lineup this year is that Apple has redesigned the packaging. Apple marketing VP Greg Joswiak says that Apple was able to “redesign the packaging” to eliminate the plastic wrap on the outside....

If we discuss the Camera features, Motorola planned to launch its smartphone with a 200 mega-pixels primary camera lens in China which will be the first time. iPhone 14 is now inheriting a high-end camera from LG Innotek, and earlier the same was rumored for the iPhone 15, which might launch in 2023 with many significant changes. iPhone Might Feature LG Innotek’s High-End Front Camera According to Korean IT News, on the 22nd of May, iPhone determined that it would no more use its iPhone’s front Camera from a Chinese supplier....

Benjamin and Zac break down everything new in the world of Apple this week, including changes to AirDrop in China, the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the US, new Always-On display features in iOS 16.2, and the announcement of MLS Season Pass for Apple TV. Sponsored by Tailscale: A frustratingly simple VPN. Get 12 months of Tailscale Personal Pro for free with code 9TO5MAC. Sponsored by Rocket Money: Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now....

We’ve previously reported that the Samsung Gear S2 would be gaining support for iOS later this year, and it looks like that support is coming soon. A member of the XDA-Developers forums has shared a link to a potentially early version of a Samsung Gear S2 specific app that would allows iOS to pair with the device. While the app appears to be in the early stages (indications of the app’s creation dates back to March 2nd), it could potentially show us what the final app will look like....

Ever wonder how much battery capacity Apple has put in its iPhones over the years or what size battery your current iPhone has? While the company doesn’t publicly share the information, battery details eventually surface in teardowns. Join along for a look at the complete iPhone battery mAh list for how much battery capacity comes with every iPhone model. One of the main reasons Apple doesn’t share iPhone battery capacity is iPhone battery life can often outperform the competition like Android phones with a smaller battery capacity....

Guests at two boutique hotels in Manhattan and Cupertino will soon be able to skip the check-in desk and go directly to their room, using an iPhone app to unlock the door. The WSJ reports that the Aloft Hotel will launch the new service this quarter. Other hotel chains are known to be working on the same idea, and Starwood – the group that owns the Aloft Hotels – believes it will quickly become the norm....

Apple appears to be trying to poach Qualcomm chip engineers, likely to work on its own design for future iPhone radio chips. The company is said to be ‘aggressively’ hiring in Qualcomm’s home base of San Diego. Apple has been involved in a long-running – and at times very heated – battle with Qualcomm, which has long made iPhone radio chips which provide mobile data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity …...