Apple Phones

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  Smartphone Shipments in India Grew 7.3 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Vivo Retains Top Spot

  According to IDC, India’s smartphone market shipped 70 million units in H1 2025, growing 0.9 percent YoY. In Q2 alone, shipments rose 7.3 percent YoY to 37 million. The growth was driven by new model launches across all segments, price cuts on older phones, better offline margins, and strong marketing.

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  iPhone 17 Launch Date Leaks, Telling Us When to Expect Apple's Upcoming iPhone Models

  iPhone 17 series could be inching towards launch. The lineup is expected to include four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Now, a new leak reveals the possible launch date of the lineup. The launch could happen in the second week of September and the phones could go on sale before the end of the month.

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  Apple Said to Delay Launch of Larger 18.8-Inch Foldable Device Beyond 2027

  iPhone 18 series is expected to be unveiled in late 2026. As part of the series, the Cupertino tech giant could launch a foldable phone. However, the company is reportedly also working on an iPhone variant with an 18.8-inch foldable display, whose mass production has been delayed, potentially postponing its launch too.

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  iPhone 17 Air Battery Spotted in Leaked Images That Hint at Exceptionally Slim Profile

  An alleged image of the iPhone 17 Air’s L-shaped battery shows a steel-encased cell just 2.49mm thick. The phone is expected to be 5.5mm thin and may feature a 2,800mAh battery, much smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus's 4,674mAh cell. Expected features of the handset include an A19 chip, a 6.6-inch 120Hz OLED display, a 48-megapixel rear camera and ...

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  iPhone 17 Pro Tipped to Feature L-Shaped Steel-Enclosed Battery With Different Designs for China, US Markets

  The launch of the iPhone 17 series is just a month away and the rumour mill is in overdrive, with leaks surfacing rapidly. The battery design of the iPhone 17 Pro has now been leaked and it provides a glimpse of what could power the phone under the hood. It appears to be encased in steel, something which we previously saw on the iPhone 16 Pro. This...

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  India Is Now the Leading Smartphone Exporter to the US, Overtakes China: Report

  For the first time, India has become the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US in a quarter. The numbers correspond to the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The subcontinent has overtaken China as uncertainty grows around the Asian nation’s trade deal with the US. China’s share in the US’ smartphone imports, in Q2 2025, fell 25 ...

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  Most Phones Sold In US Are Now Made In India: Report

  India has overtaken China to become the top source of smartphones sold in the US, after Apple Inc. shifted to assemble more of its iPhones in the South Asian country.

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  iOS 26 Public Beta With Liquid Glass UI and More Changes Rolling Out: Eligible Models, How to Install

  Apple on Thursday rolled out the iOS 26 Public Beta for iPhone after testing the new OS with developers in the last couple of months, following its WWDC 2025 preview. If you have stayed away from the Developer Beta updates and this is your first time trying iOS 26, the most notable change you’ll initially see is a new user interface (UI) design c...

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  Apple's Foldable iPhone to Sport Smaller Displays Than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Report

  Apple's first foldable iPhone, or the so-called iPhone Fold, is said to feature displays that are smaller than the recently released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which boasts an 8-inch and 6.5-inch internal and external screens, respectively. The foldable iPhone is also tipped to feature a "crease-free" inner display.

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  Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser of FPT for Alleged iOS 26 Leaks; Calls it a Trade Secret

  Apple, has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court of California against a YouTube content creator, Jon Prosser, who runs a channel called FPT (@FrontPageTech). The US-based firm alleges that Prosser conspired with Michael Ramacciotti, an automotive and tech product analyst at NTFTW. The court document reveals that the phone of Ramacciotti’s fri...

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  iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Ditch Titanium for Aluminium Frame

  Apple will reportedly ditch Titanium for the iPhone 17 Pro models this year. The brand could use the Titanium material exclusively for the new iPhone 17 Air. The Titanium build could make the phone more durable. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max could get an Aluminium frame.

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  Apple to Equip iPhone Fold With Samsung Display's Crease-Free Screen: Ming-Chi Kuo

  Apple's iPhone Fold, its first foldable iPhone will feature a display designed and produced by Samsung Display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The internal hinges, or display metal plates, are said to be produced by another South Korean firm that currently supplies similar components for Samsung's existing foldable phones.

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  iPhone 16 Available at Rs 69,999 in Flipkart's GOAT Sale 2025; Price Discounted on Amazon as Well

  The iPhone 16 is currently available at Rs. 69,999 on Flipkart for its 128GB option, which is Rs. 9,901 less than its launch price. Shoppers can get the phone for an even cheaper rate with additional bank offers worth Rs. 3,000 during the ongoing Flipkart GOAT Sale 2025. On Amazon, the same variant is listed at Rs. 73,500 with other additional bene...

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  Global Smartphone Market Grew 1 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Samsung, Vivo Witness Biggest Jump in Shipments: IDC

  International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. As per the report, the global smartphone market has grown by 1 percent in Q2 2025 from the same quarter last year. The report shows that Samsung and Vivo saw the biggest YoY increase in global smartphone shipments, 7.9 and 4.8 percent respectively...

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  Apple Reportedly Working on Sealed-Device Update System for MacBook Units at Apple Stores

  Apple is reportedly developing an update system for sealed Mac computers, which could allow the company to ship devices from Apple Stores with the latest macOS version. It could mirror Apple's existing wireless update process for sealed iPhone units in stores, which can remotely power on the phone, install the newest software, and then shut it down...