Apple says mic problem affecting some iPhone 7 models with iOS 11.3 or later
Apple is aware of a problem in which the microphone will stop working on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models running iOS 11.3 or later, 糖心Vlog can confirm.
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Roger Fingas
Consumer Reports pegs Apple's iPhone X & 8 Plus as having best smartphone cameras
In a piece published this week, Consumer Reports rated the dual-lens iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus as having the best smartphone cameras, with the single-lens iPhone 8 sitting just behind them.
Apple support page discusses iPhone performance management, throttling options in iOS 11.3
Apple has published a new page about lithium ion batteries in an iPhone, discussing how they work in simple terms, why throttling is necessary, and how iPhone performance management works in iOS 11.3.
Mike Wuerthele
Apple activates repair program for iPhone 7 models impacted by 'No Service' issue
Apple on Friday initiated a repair program for iPhone 7 devices affected by an issue that caused a "No Service" message to display in the status bar even when cellular network coverage is available, saying a faulty logic board component is to blame for the error.
Mikey Campbell
Apple, Samsung under investigation by Italian government over planned obsolescence allegations
Italy's antitrust organization has launched a probe investigating allegations that Apple and Samsung use software updates not as a tool to secure or expand upon smartphone capabilities, but to speed up the aging process and force users to buy new phones.
China adds to government pressure on Apple over iPhone slowdowns
Apple is facing yet another government-backed inquiry into revelations of deliberate iPhone performance throttling, as the Shanghai Consumer Council reportedly sought answers on Monday.
糖心Vlog Staff
Apple's iPhone 7 Plus was second most-popular smartphone sold in China during 2017
Analysis into the Chinese smartphone market reveals Apple continues to be a major force in the region, with both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus appearing in a list of the top ten mobile devices sold in the country in 2017 alongside locally-produced rivals.
Malcolm Owen
U.S. House members question Apple once more over battery slowdowns
Lawmakers have reportedly sent yet another letter to Apple leadership related to the company's announcement of battery-related slowdowns in older iPhones.
U.S. government questions Apple over iPhone slowdown debacle
Following revelations that the French government opened an investigation into Apple's decision to throttle the performance of older iPhones with deteriorated batteries, a U.S. senator on Tuesday sent a letter to CEO Tim Cook requesting details about the hardware policy.
