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Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-8-is-wiping-the-floor-with-the-foldable-iphone-ultra-and-apple-should-get-scared_id181860https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-8-is-wiping-the-floor-with-the-foldable-iphone-ultra-and-apple-should-get-scared_id181860Leaked iPhone Ultra image shows Apple is lacking in even more areas than expected.ArticlesTue, 14 Jul 2026 20:34:07 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-8-is-wiping-the-floor-with-the-foldable-iphone-ultra-and-apple-should-get-scared_id181860#commentsIlia Temelkovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/despite-the-oled-panel-the-ipad-mini-refresh-may-skip-the-most-important-display-upgrade_id181856https://www.phonearena.com/news/despite-the-oled-panel-the-ipad-mini-refresh-may-skip-the-most-important-display-upgrade_id181856ArticlesTue, 14 Jul 2026 17:52:05 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/despite-the-oled-panel-the-ipad-mini-refresh-may-skip-the-most-important-display-upgrade_id181856#commentsIlia 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Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-warns-about-rapidy-growing-facetime-scams_id181834https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-warns-about-rapidy-growing-facetime-scams_id181834Scammers are increasingly using FaceTime to rip off iPhone users and drain their bank accounts.ArticlesTue, 14 Jul 2026 02:14:41 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-warns-about-rapidy-growing-facetime-scams_id181834#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/meta-uses-eu-regulations-to-force-apple-into-giving-it-an-airpods-style-feature_id181829https://www.phonearena.com/news/meta-uses-eu-regulations-to-force-apple-into-giving-it-an-airpods-style-feature_id181829ArticlesMon, 13 Jul 2026 19:19:04 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/meta-uses-eu-regulations-to-force-apple-into-giving-it-an-airpods-style-feature_id181829#commentsIlia Temelkovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/q2-2026-smartphone-market-report-samsung-top-vendor-apple-record-share_id181820https://www.phonearena.com/news/q2-2026-smartphone-market-report-samsung-top-vendor-apple-record-share_id181820Both Samsung and Apple can be content with their latest quarterly smartphone sales results, but one of the two top vendors is likely to be more pleased than the other.ArticlesMon, 13 Jul 2026 06:21:04 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/q2-2026-smartphone-market-report-samsung-top-vendor-apple-record-share_id181820#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apples-plan-to-escape-the-iphone-18-pro-price-hike-apparently-just-got-sabotaged_id181809https://www.phonearena.com/news/apples-plan-to-escape-the-iphone-18-pro-price-hike-apparently-just-got-sabotaged_id181809One packaging change decides which iPhones get a cheaper option.ArticlesSun, 12 Jul 2026 19:11:47 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apples-plan-to-escape-the-iphone-18-pro-price-hike-apparently-just-got-sabotaged_id181809#commentsJohanna Romerohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-quietly-killing-off-a-piece-of-hardware-youve-seen-at-every-apple-store_id181803https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-quietly-killing-off-a-piece-of-hardware-youve-seen-at-every-apple-store_id181803ArticlesSun, 12 Jul 2026 15:31:45 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-quietly-killing-off-a-piece-of-hardware-youve-seen-at-every-apple-store_id181803#commentsJohanna Romerohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/rapid-iphone-battery-drain-could-result-from-ios-update_id181800https://www.phonearena.com/news/rapid-iphone-battery-drain-could-result-from-ios-update_id181800The same stable iOS update is also accused of heating up iPhone units making them too hot to hold.ArticlesSun, 12 Jul 2026 15:01:41 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/rapid-iphone-battery-drain-could-result-from-ios-update_id181800#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/your-apple-pencil-could-get-an-upgrade-you-didnt-see-coming_id181802https://www.phonearena.com/news/your-apple-pencil-could-get-an-upgrade-you-didnt-see-coming_id181802Apple is reportedly planning two new models, and the reason might surprise you.ArticlesSun, 12 Jul 2026 13:13:07 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/your-apple-pencil-could-get-an-upgrade-you-didnt-see-coming_id181802#commentsJohanna Romerohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide_id181799https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide_id181799The iPhone Ultra might lose out to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in an important area.ArticlesSun, 12 Jul 2026 10:39:43 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide_id181799#commentsAnam Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-no-cxmt-memory_id181792https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-no-cxmt-memory_id181792Technical constraints prevent the iPhone 18 Pro from being more affordable.ArticlesSat, 11 Jul 2026 17:33:05 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-no-cxmt-memory_id181792#commentsAnam Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-just-sued-openai-over-an-alleged-trade-secrets-scheme_id181786https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-just-sued-openai-over-an-alleged-trade-secrets-scheme_id181786A familiar former Apple exec is accused of running it from the inside.ArticlesFri, 10 Jul 2026 17:37:23 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-just-sued-openai-over-an-alleged-trade-secrets-scheme_id181786#commentsJohanna Romerohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/its-becoming-harder-to-recommend-iphone-18-or-galaxy-s27-for-one-reason_id181787https://www.phonearena.com/news/its-becoming-harder-to-recommend-iphone-18-or-galaxy-s27-for-one-reason_id181787You should get the iPhone 18 Pro or the Galaxy S27 Ultra when they come out, says everyone. But should you?ArticlesFri, 10 Jul 2026 16:49:35 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/its-becoming-harder-to-recommend-iphone-18-or-galaxy-s27-for-one-reason_id181787#commentsAbdullah Asimhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/The-iPhone-Air-didnt-fail-its-on-a-secret-mission_id181777https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-iPhone-Air-didnt-fail-its-on-a-secret-mission_id181777ArticlesFri, 10 Jul 2026 07:09:38 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-iPhone-Air-didnt-fail-its-on-a-secret-mission_id181777#commentsPreslav Katelievhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/foldable-iphone-ultra-battery-capacity-leaks-apple-playing-safe_id181775https://www.phonearena.com/news/foldable-iphone-ultra-battery-capacity-leaks-apple-playing-safe_id181775ArticlesFri, 10 Jul 2026 06:15:25 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/foldable-iphone-ultra-battery-capacity-leaks-apple-playing-safe_id181775#commentsAbdullah Asimhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-eyes-brilliant-math-breakthrough-to-run-giant-ai-models-entirely-on-your-iphone_id181763https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-eyes-brilliant-math-breakthrough-to-run-giant-ai-models-entirely-on-your-iphone_id181763Apple might be partnering up with Caltech spinoff PrismML to run properly large language models on the iPhone.ArticlesFri, 10 Jul 2026 04:30:14 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-eyes-brilliant-math-breakthrough-to-run-giant-ai-models-entirely-on-your-iphone_id181763#commentsPeter Kostadinovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-story-new-development_id181746https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-story-new-development_id181746The iPhone Ultra is getting closer than ever, but there may be one final hurdle to overcome.ArticlesThu, 09 Jul 2026 05:28:30 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-story-new-development_id181746#commentsPolina Kovalakovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-big-price-hike-less-profitable-than-17-pro-max_id181745https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-big-price-hike-less-profitable-than-17-pro-max_id181745Apple may not have a choice but to make the iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly costlier than its predecessor and still settle for a lower profit margin on every unit sold.ArticlesThu, 09 Jul 2026 05:28:27 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-iphone-18-pro-max-big-price-hike-less-profitable-than-17-pro-max_id181745#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-prepares-galaxy-glasses-rival_id181740https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-prepares-galaxy-glasses-rival_id181740ArticlesThu, 09 Jul 2026 03:05:20 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-prepares-galaxy-glasses-rival_id181740#commentsPolina Kovalakovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/your-next-iphone-could-have-chinese-ram-on-board_id181711https://www.phonearena.com/news/your-next-iphone-could-have-chinese-ram-on-board_id181711Apple is testing RAM chips from China, and they could potentially find their way to your next iPhone, Financial Times reports.ArticlesWed, 08 Jul 2026 04:52:01 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/your-next-iphone-could-have-chinese-ram-on-board_id181711#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-foldable-iphone-ultra-to-be-assembled-by-temporary-workers_id181707https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-foldable-iphone-ultra-to-be-assembled-by-temporary-workers_id181707Apple is so tight on time that the regular medical examination process is allegedly skipped.ArticlesWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:19:43 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-foldable-iphone-ultra-to-be-assembled-by-temporary-workers_id181707#commentsSebastian Pierhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/airpods-max-2-amazon-offer_id181709https://www.phonearena.com/news/airpods-max-2-amazon-offer_id181709ArticlesWed, 08 Jul 2026 03:01:17 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/airpods-max-2-amazon-offer_id181709#commentsPreslav Mladenovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-27-app-creates-secure-passwords_id181698https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-27-app-creates-secure-passwords_id181698The Password app in iOS 27 will create passwords that it adds automatically to your apps and websites.ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:30 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-27-app-creates-secure-passwords_id181698#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pro-users-lay-out-biggest-problem-with-iphone-air_id181693https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pro-users-lay-out-biggest-problem-with-iphone-air_id181693ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 09:45:15 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pro-users-lay-out-biggest-problem-with-iphone-air_id181693#commentsAbdullah Asimhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-Air-2-is-fixing-one-of-the-biggest-flaws-of-its-predecessor-and-I-might-finally-consider-buying-it_id181690https://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-Air-2-is-fixing-one-of-the-biggest-flaws-of-its-predecessor-and-I-might-finally-consider-buying-it_id181690The info comes from the prolific tipster Digital Chat Station, who posted on Weibo the exact battery capacity of the upcoming iPhone Air 2.ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 08:55:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-Air-2-is-fixing-one-of-the-biggest-flaws-of-its-predecessor-and-I-might-finally-consider-buying-it_id181690#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-us-has-a-secret-weapon-against-galaxys-next-gen-dream-battery_id181682https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-us-has-a-secret-weapon-against-galaxys-next-gen-dream-battery_id181682Group14 Technologies is an American company based in Woodinville, Washington, specializing in advanced silicon-carbon composite anode materials.ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 05:53:51 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-us-has-a-secret-weapon-against-galaxys-next-gen-dream-battery_id181682#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/texas-youth-hellbent-on-using-iphones-the-battle-escalates_id181667https://www.phonearena.com/news/texas-youth-hellbent-on-using-iphones-the-battle-escalates_id181667the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block the controversial Texas Senate Bill 2420 (the App Store Accountability Act).ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 04:28:36 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/texas-youth-hellbent-on-using-iphones-the-battle-escalates_id181667#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-air-2-deserves-attention-new-leak-suggests_id181666https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-air-2-deserves-attention-new-leak-suggests_id181666ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 03:18:39 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-air-2-deserves-attention-new-leak-suggests_id181666#commentsPolina Kovalakovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ios-27-beta-3-takes-siri-back-a-step_id181665https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ios-27-beta-3-takes-siri-back-a-step_id181665iOS 27 Beta 3 includes some new features for Safari and Siri.ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 02:52:45 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ios-27-beta-3-takes-siri-back-a-step_id181665#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-watch-ultra-3-amazon-deal-lovely-discount_id181672https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-watch-ultra-3-amazon-deal-lovely-discount_id181672The watch is loaded with features, has a premium design, and is worth the splurge.ArticlesTue, 07 Jul 2026 02:42:19 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-watch-ultra-3-amazon-deal-lovely-discount_id181672#commentsPreslav Mladenovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-signs-deal-with-broadcom-good-through-2031_id181661https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-signs-deal-with-broadcom-good-through-2031_id181661With some components hard to find thanks to AI demand, Apple locks up supply from Broadcom through 2031.ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 21:06:43 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-signs-deal-with-broadcom-good-through-2031_id181661#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/You-probably-dont-need-an-iPhone-17-Pro-Max_id181654https://www.phonearena.com/news/You-probably-dont-need-an-iPhone-17-Pro-Max_id181654Are those few extra features really worth it?ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/You-probably-dont-need-an-iPhone-17-Pro-Max_id181654#commentsVictor Hristovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-battery-leak-is-disappointing_id181658https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-battery-leak-is-disappointing_id181658ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 09:20:52 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-battery-leak-is-disappointing_id181658#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/siri-just-hijacked-my-favorite-iphone-gesture-and-im-still-deciding-how-i-feel_id181648https://www.phonearena.com/news/siri-just-hijacked-my-favorite-iphone-gesture-and-im-still-deciding-how-i-feel_id181648ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 07:59:22 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/siri-just-hijacked-my-favorite-iphone-gesture-and-im-still-deciding-how-i-feel_id181648#commentsJohanna Romerohttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-siri-visual-intelligence-in-ios-27_id181606https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-siri-visual-intelligence-in-ios-27_id181606Siri in iOS 27 scores a dedicated new camera mode that is actually useful.ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 06:45:32 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-siri-visual-intelligence-in-ios-27_id181606#commentsPeter Kostadinovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/ipad-mini-a17-pro-amazon-deal-110-usd-off_id181633https://www.phonearena.com/news/ipad-mini-a17-pro-amazon-deal-110-usd-off_id181633ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 06:26:05 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/ipad-mini-a17-pro-amazon-deal-110-usd-off_id181633#commentsPreslav Mladenovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/samsungs-dream-battery-just-convinced-me-that-apple-is-falling-behind_id181643https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsungs-dream-battery-just-convinced-me-that-apple-is-falling-behind_id181643Samsung SDI, the branch responsible for developing energy storage technologies, plans to mass-produce new solid-state batteries next year, and I believe Apple could be in trouble.ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 06:14:15 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsungs-dream-battery-just-convinced-me-that-apple-is-falling-behind_id181643#commentsMariyan Slavovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-max-could-prove-size-doesnt-matter_id181637https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-max-could-prove-size-doesnt-matter_id181637iPhone 18 Pro Max will reportedly offer excellent on-screen time even without including a massive battery.ArticlesMon, 06 Jul 2026 04:48:53 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/the-iphone-18-pro-max-could-prove-size-doesnt-matter_id181637#commentsAman Kumarhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-making-iphone-pro-truly-pro-no-idea-what-samsung-is-doing_id181628https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-making-iphone-pro-truly-pro-no-idea-what-samsung-is-doing_id181628The iPhone keeps getting better and the Galaxy phones...do not.ArticlesSun, 05 Jul 2026 17:35:27 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-is-making-iphone-pro-truly-pro-no-idea-what-samsung-is-doing_id181628#commentsAbdullah Asimhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-price-hike_id181626https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-price-hike_id181626Our readers might just sit this one out.ArticlesSun, 05 Jul 2026 16:24:08 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-price-hike_id181626#commentsAnam Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-release_id181625https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-release_id181625The iPhone Ultra will be hard to come by in 2026.ArticlesSun, 05 Jul 2026 12:10:48 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-ultra-release_id181625#commentsAnam Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-max-battery_id181621https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-max-battery_id181621The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to outperform its physical battery capacity.ArticlesSat, 04 Jul 2026 16:03:25 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-max-battery_id181621#commentsAnam Hamidhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/first-look-at-iphone-air-2_id181618https://www.phonearena.com/news/first-look-at-iphone-air-2_id181618Take a look at some leak-based renders of the iPhone Ar 2.ArticlesSat, 04 Jul 2026 15:29:27 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/first-look-at-iphone-air-2_id181618#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-is-much-thicker-than-iphone-17-pro_id181620https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-is-much-thicker-than-iphone-17-pro_id181620If you thought that the iPhone 17 Pro was too thick, wait until you get your hands on the iPhone 18 Pro later this year.ArticlesSat, 04 Jul 2026 15:08:42 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-18-pro-is-much-thicker-than-iphone-17-pro_id181620#commentsAbdullah Asimhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/prosser-files-response-to-apple-lawsuit_id181612https://www.phonearena.com/news/prosser-files-response-to-apple-lawsuit_id181612ArticlesSat, 04 Jul 2026 12:07:04 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/prosser-files-response-to-apple-lawsuit_id181612#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/new-rumor-claims-your-next-apple-watch-band-could-quietly-do-a-lot-more-than-you-think_id181616https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-rumor-claims-your-next-apple-watch-band-could-quietly-do-a-lot-more-than-you-think_id181616The Series 12 might pack a surprise inside its strap, but only in one specific version.ArticlesSat, 04 Jul 2026 11:26:28 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-rumor-claims-your-next-apple-watch-band-could-quietly-do-a-lot-more-than-you-think_id181616#commentsJohanna Romero