Neowin News Feed for: Iphones

iPhones may receive these 5 satellite connectivity features

Hamid Ganji — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:22:02 +0000

Apple is reportedly developing a slew of satellite connectivity features for iPhones, aiming to reduce dependence on mobile carriers. Read more...

Two men sentenced for $2.5M iPhone fraud scheme against Apple

Paul Hill — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:30:01 +0000

Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue sentenced for a scheme costing Apple $2.5M. Sun gets 57 months, Xue 54 months, plus hefty restitution payments for submitting fake iPhones. Read more...

Google Photos crash bug on iPhones has been fixed [Update]

John Callaham — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:04:02 +0000

The Google Photos app for iPhones has now been updated. It fixes a crash bug that was happening to many users after Apple released the iOS 16.3.1 update for those phones on Tuesday. Read more...

Here is how Brazilian criminals are accessing bank accounts using stolen iPhones

Fiza Ali — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:56:02 +0000

Brazilian criminals are capable of accessing bank accounts using data from stolen iPhones. They don't use any modern ways or advanced tools from Cellebrite, just SIM cards to access devices' data. Read more...

Apple is tracking down looted devices in the U.S.

Paul Hill — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:54:04 +0000

Apple has told iPhone thieves to return devices to the Apple stores they were taken from. The message appears on stolen devices. Apple also disabled the phones and is tracking them. Read more...

Apple drops two-device limit on online purchases of iPhones

Usman Khan Lodhi — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:58:01 +0000

Just days after altering the checkout procedure, the firm has scrapped the curbs on online buyers of iPhones. Now, using the online store, more than 10 devices can be purchased at once. Read more...

Report: Apple really does plan three new iPhones in 2018

John Keefer — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:28:01 +0000

Apple usually doesn't attend the Mobile World Congress, but given the emphasis on smartphones, it seems logical that there should be some news on what the company's plans may be, at least via sources. Read more...

Goldman Sachs may want to help you fund your Apple devices

John Keefer — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:44:01 +0000

The investment banking group has been an Apple backer for some time, but a new report indicates that it wants to become a financing option for users wanting to get new watches, tablets, and iPhones. Read more...

U.S. Senator wants answers over Apple's iPhone throttling

John Keefer — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:06:01 +0000

In an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, GOP Sen. John Thune wants the company to provide more details on its battery replacement policy, transparency to users, and future plans on iPhone slowdowns. Read more...

Apple's battery woes heat up: Store evacuated as one starts smoking

John Keefer — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:58:01 +0000

Those with older iPhones have been using Apple's program to get new batteries, but an Apple store in Zurich had to briefly put that on hold as one started to smoke while it was being replaced. Read more...

IPhone X has surpassed iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in popularity

John Keefer — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:12:01 +0000

Even though Apple does not release sales figures, new analytics data shows that the top-of-the-line iPhone has surpassed its cheaper brethren, but still lags way behind the iPhone 7 handsets. Read more...

New malware attacks both OS X and iPhones

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 08:08:01 +0000

A new piece of malware was discovered in the wild recently, one that targets Apple's OS X Macbook and iMacs and then spreads itself to the company's iPhones via USB connections. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Surface stuff, new devices, cool concepts and bad CEOs

Andy Weir — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:06:01 +0000

From new Surface tablets and interesting experiments, to new Office, the end of the Icon and some 'inarticulate' comments, we take a look back at highlights from this week's top tech news on Neowin. Read more...

ITC rules for Samsung, bans import of older Apple devices

John Callaham — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:26:45 +0000

The United States International Trade Commission issued a ruling today that bans the importing of older iPhones and iPads into the US because they were found to be violating one of Samsung's patents. Read more...

Lost iPhones no more, Apple introduces find my iPhone

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:16:51 +0000

Today at Apple's WWDC many interesting things have been unveiled, Snow Leopard has become fully announced with dates and pricing, but perhaps one of the most interesting pieces of news is for iPhone users who... Read more...

UK Sells out of 3G iPhones - but not without controversy!

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:13:56 +0000

The new Apple iPhone has sold out in the UK on the first day of customers being able to place orders. The day hasn't been without controversy however. Existing iPhone customers who registered their interest... Read more...

Apple, AT&T to offer no-contract iPhones

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:51:13 +0000

Looks like we'll have to get up bright and early to buy the new iPhone. Also, AT&T says a "no-commitment" iPhone is "coming soon." First things first: The new iPhone 3G will go on sale... Read more...

Solar LCD Powered iPods, iPhones and Laptops?

Tom Warren — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:40:12 +0000

A recently published patent application discovered by MacRumors reveals that Apple is investigating the use of solar power in versions of their mobile devices -- both handheld devices and portable computers. Integrating solar power into... Read more...

Deutsche Telekom: 70,000 iPhones in 11 Weeks

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:23:06 +0000

It appears that Germans are just as interested in Apple Incorporated’s iPhone as American customers. German telecoms operator Deutsche Telekom announced it has signed up 70,000 iPhone customers in the 11 weeks since November 9,... Read more...

1.1.2 iPhones now unlocked... 3 days too late

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:23:31 +0000

Teenager George Hotz, aka GeoHot, the original iPhone unlocker is back. In a post to his personal blog he states that he has successfully unlocked a 1.1.2 firmware and bootloader 4.6 iPhone. Better yet, he... Read more...

Apple: a Quarter Million iPhones are Unlocked

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:32:05 +0000

During Apple's fourth-quarter fiscal 2007 earnings conference call, Apple COO Tim Cook revealed that some 250,000 (18%) of all iPhones sold since the devices were released in June have been unlocked. A total of 1.4... Read more...

Apple Refuses Cash For iPhones

Christopher Vendemio — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:40:06 +0000

Apple Inc. no longer accepts cash for iPhone purchases and now limits sales of the cell phone to two per person in a move to stop people from reselling them. The new policy started Thursday,... Read more...

Apple Estimates 250,000 Unlocked iPhones

Steven Parker — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:09:01 +0000

During its quarterly earnings conference call Monday, Apple Chief Operating Officer Timothy Cook estimated that 250,000 iPhones were sold to people with the intention of unlocking them, adding that most of those sales happened after... Read more...

Hackers claim to revive 'bricked' iPhones

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:30:31 +0000

Apple seems to be facing the same problem Microsoft faces with WGA, and console makers everywhere for that matter. In a tug of war for which the hackers just won the last round, Apple Incorporated... Read more...

Altered iPhones at Risk of Failure

Tom Warren — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:35:22 +0000

Apple warned on Monday that iPhone owners who have used unauthorized programs to unlock the cellular service feature of their handsets may end up with a phone that does not work after the company's next... Read more...

Unauthorized and Crippled iPhones Available in China

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:52:42 +0000

The iPhone can be bought in China, even though Apple Inc. isn't selling it there and the gadget doesn't function properly despite costing twice as much as in the United States. Enthusiasts willing to pay... Read more...

Apple Rolls Out Refurbished iPhones For $100 Less

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:40:33 +0000

Two months after the iPhone's launch, Apple has begun selling "Apple Certified Refurbished" 8GB and 4GB iPhones online for $499 and $399, representing a 17% and 21% discount, respectively. Apple offers free shipping on both... Read more...

Apple gets money every month for iPhones purchased

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:26:51 +0000

AT&T is paying Apple $3 or $11 per month for every iPhone, a business analyst says. According to Gene Munster, Apple gets $3 per month for existing AT&T customers, and an additional $8 per month... Read more...

Apple Sells 525,000 iPhones in Three Days

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:22:11 +0000

It would appear the marketing powerhouse has done it again. The apparent lack of standard phone features, the fact that AT&T is the only possible service provider as well as a particularly elaborate and steep... Read more...

Apple, Cisco try to make iPhones compatible

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:55:28 +0000

Apple Incorporated plans to start selling its iPhone (mobile phone, mp3 player & camera) in June while Cisco Systems Incorporated's iPhone (VoIP phone) is already on sale. The two companies agreed to share the iPhone... Read more...