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Apple has announced that it will extend free access to Emergency SOS via satellite for another year for all existing iPhone 14 users who activated their device prior to today in supported countries.

The iPhone 14 was the best-selling OLED smartphone in the second quarter, surpassing the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. The two-year-old iPhone 13 also took second place in OLED phone shipments.

Apple is expanding its Self-Service Repair program to include the iPhone 14 and M2 MacBooks. Also, repair access has been increased and the online store has been launched. Here are the details.

With the iPhone 14 yellow ready for sale, Apple has introduced a "Shop with a Specialist" facility that guides customers about trade offers and helps them buy products that suit their needs.

3D-printed mockups of the iPhone 15 series have surfaced online in a new video. The goal is to test whether the upcoming smartphones will fit the existing cases meant for the iPhone 14 series.

Apple has announced the new yellow color option for its iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus smartphone models, with preorders starting on March 10, and an official sales date of March 14.

An iPhone 14 has been credited with helping save the lives of a couple whose car fell 300 feet off a mountain and into a canyon with no cellular service or obvious means of external communication.

Emergency SOS via satellite is now available for iPhone 14 users in the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. The feature allows people to call for help even if they don't have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

TSMC, a contract chipmaker, reported that its November revenue totaled 222.71 billion Taiwan dollars ($7.27 billion), representing a 50.2% year-over-year increase with Apple being a major contributor.

Apple has reportedly been in discussions with Indian officials about moving some iPad manufacturing to the country. The company already produces older iPhones and now, the iPhone 14 series in India.

As a result of the recent labor protests in China, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max shipments will be significantly lower than expected this quarter.

Apple's iPhone 14 line-up can now use Emergency SOS via Satellite in the U.S. and Canada. The company said that it will launch the feature in France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK next month.

Foxconn is reportedly boosting hiring at its India plant over the next two years to meet iPhone demand, while China continues restrictions as part of its zero-COVID policy in the Zhengzhou district.

Apple has finally revealed when the iPhone 14 lineup will receive the promised emergency SOS via satellite. The company says users can look forward to receiving the promised feature later this month.

In a press statement, Apple has stated that production of its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models will be lower than anticipated due to ongoing COVID-19 curbs in Zhengzhou, China.

The new iPhones and Apple Watches come with a Crash Detection feature that alerts responders if the user gets in a crash. However, the feature is being falsely triggered during roller coaster rides.

Apple is scrapping plans to produce more iPhone 14 series devices as demand wanes. With winter getting closer, customers in Europe will be facing higher bills and reduced spending on phones.

Apple will reportedly only replace damaged batteries for its sixth-generation iPad minis following a new company policy. However, the service is only provided by repair centers currently.

iPhone 14 reveals a shift in Apple's stance about performing DIY repairs. The device's teardown video reveals some interesting design choices that make it easier, not harder, to perform repairs.

iFixit has released a selection of teardown wallpapers for the iPhone 14. They show the components hiding beneath the display. iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max wallpapers will be released next week.

Multiple iPhone 14 Pro owners are complaining that their device's camera does not work with third-party apps and actually starts shaking, rattling, and making disturbing grinding noises.

Apple has announced that its latest products like the iPhone 14, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Series 8 are now available at brick and mortar stores. However, some models will come later.

AnTuTu has revealed today the official performance numbers for the A16 Bionic chip inside the new iPhone 14 models. The comparison against last year's iPhone 13 reveals big jump in GPU performance.

Google has shared a sneak peek of its customizable lock screen icons for its iOS 16. These icons allow users to access Google apps like Gmail and Chrome, and other features from their lock screens.

Although Apple has not changed the prices of the new iPhone 14 models, there are some notable hikes when it comes to repairs. Owners of the new iPhones will have to pay more for replacing batteries.

Apple has now allowed “Unlimited” instances of repairs per year under the AppleCare+ subscription. The company previously restricted the service to just two incidents of repairs in a year.

Apple has announced its AirPods Pro which comes with longer battery life, better Touch Control, Active Noise Cancellation, and more. The product will come with an H2 chip for audio enhancement.

After unveiling the new iPhone 14 series, Apple killed the now three-year-old iPhone 11, leaving only iPhone SE, 12, 13, and 14 models. Now, every iPhone you buy from Apple is 5G-enabled.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. The two devices will start from $799 and $899 respectively. The company will open up pre-orders from this Friday at 5 a.m. PDT.

Here is how you can watch Apple's "Far Out" event on September 7, 2022. The company will stream its first in-person event on its official YouTube channel and the apple.com website.

Samsung has launched a brand new commercial to troll Apple, showing off features from its latest Galaxy Ultra and Flip smartphones and saying that the best features "are already here in the Galaxy".

Apple's assembly partner Foxconn will start manufacturing the iPhone 14 at its Chennai, India plant in a move to reduce dependency and diversify supply chain and logistics from China.

Apple is reportedly planning to launch new products in early September, this year. Rumors suggest that the iPhone 14 models and the Apple Watch Series 8 may be unveiled at the company's event.

Apple has asked its suppliers to prepare for the manufacture of 90 million iPhone 14 units, on par with the initial production volume of the iPhone 13 even with a weaker smartphone market.

Samsung is reportedly going to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 14 Pro models under the M12 series. However, iPhone 14 will stick to the previous materials Samsung provided under the M11 series.