On October 8, 2014, Apple said it was "surprised" after GT Advanced Technologies, its one-time sapphire glass supplier, went bankrupt. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos...
https://www.cultofmac.com/507141/today-in-apple-history-apples-sapphire-dreams-shatter/
On September 22, 2014, Apple notched a new iPhone launch sales record with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, selling a massive 10 million devices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and h...
https://www.cultofmac.com/446318/apple-history-iphone-6-launch-record/
On September 19, 2014, the iPhone received its biggest upgrade since the original. Apple went large with the iPhone 6 design and launch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-t...
https://www.cultofmac.com/503362/today-apple-history-iphone-6-bigger-better-ever/
The iPhone 6 is now a “vintage” product. That doesn’t mean it’s now cool for hipsters to use one – it’s the classification Apple uses for products it stopped selling five years ago, a...
https://www.cultofmac.com/792973/apple-declares-once-hugely-popular-iphone-6-to-be-vintage/
A UK consumer rights advocate filed a £750m claim accusing Apple of slowing down handsets as old as the iPhone 6. This is over “Batterygate,” a controversy that first erupted way back in 201...
https://www.cultofmac.com/780734/uk-lawsuit-dredges-up-2017s-batterygate-controversy/
The iPhone 6 Plus was a game changer for Apple back in 2014. But it’s riding off into the sunset now that it’s been added to Apple’s list of vintage products, limiting its repair options. A...
iPhone 6 Plus will be added to Apple’s vintage products list at the end of this month, according to a leaked internal memo. The device, which made its debut in 2014, may be more difficult to re...
https://www.cultofmac.com/760078/iphone-6-plus-vintage-product/
iPhone models that can’t install iOS 14 or iOS 15 can still get protection from the infamous Pegasus spyware thanks to iOS 12.5.5. Apple released this update Thursday for devices as old as the ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/753669/ios-12-5-5-update-blocks-pegasus-spyware-from-older-iphones/
Woot’s insane deals on iPhone refurbs keep on coming, and today’s might just be its best yet. With prices starting at a mere $39.99, there’s never been a better time to pick up a backup —...
https://www.cultofmac.com/712234/insane-iphone-sale-refurbs/
Apple has reportedly reached an agreement to pay up to $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in which it was accused of secretly throttling iPhone CPU speeds. According to Reuters Apple r...
https://www.cultofmac.com/688597/apple-may-owe-you-25-for-throttling-your-iphone/
Security researchers discovered a critical flaw in Wi-Fi chips made by Broadcom and Cypress Semiconductor that were used in Apple devices. The discovery was presented at the RSA security conferen...
https://www.cultofmac.com/687611/kr00k-chip-flaw-left-apple-devices-open-to-eavesdropping/
The long wait for the successor to the iPhone SE may nearly be over and thanks to a new concept ad you can already get a good glimpse of what it will probably look like. Mauro Battino unleashed h...
Apple’s second-generation iPhone SE will be available next March, priced at $399, according to one reliable analyst. The entry-level device is expected to enter mass-production in January. It c...
Apple’s second-generation iPhone SE 2 will be its most affordable smartphone yet, according to one reliable analyst. The upcoming device, which is expected to look like iPhone 8 and be powered ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/658732/iphone-se-2-most-affordable-iphone-to-date/
Apple’s second-generation iPhone SE 2 will arrive during the first quarter of 2020, according to one reliable analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities reaffirms the device will be larger this tim...
https://www.cultofmac.com/656806/iphone-se-2-early-2020-with-a13-bionic/
An iPhone 6 reportedly burst into flames while it was being held by an 11-year-old California girl. Apple is replacing the iPhone and asked for the device, likely so it can diagnose what went so ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/638470/iphone-6-fire-battery-danger/
iFixit has been helping iPhone owners fix their busted devices for over a decade. Now the company is ready to help you from breaking your iPhone in the first place with a new line of cheap iPhone...
https://www.cultofmac.com/635208/ifixits-cheap-cases-showoff-your-iphones-guts/
There’s bad news for those with an iPhone released in 2014 or earlier: it’s not possible to install iOS 13 on these handsets. The same goes for iPad models from 4 years ago; they can’t be ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/628922/iphone-ipad-support-ios-13-ipados/
The iPhone 6 is a few years old now. However, its 2014-era, 8-megapixel camera is still enough to capture the hearts of judges in a photography contest. That’s based on the recent Friends of th...
https://www.cultofmac.com/618304/image-shot-on-iphone-6-takes-top-prize-in-photography-contest/
Buying a refurbished iPhone is a great way to save a pretty penny, and now there’s another reason why you should consider avoiding the Apple Store. One French company is selling rebuilt models ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/610686/this-company-sells-gorgeous-custom-iphones-for-less-than-apple/
Holding onto your old iPhone could be causing you to lose out on some serious 4G LTE speed gains made by carriers over the last few years. A new study on the average iPhone 4G download and upload...
Samsung has already started taking reservations for the Galaxy S10 — a week ahead of its official unveiling. It’s also offering a big discount if you switch from iPhone. The South Korean com...
https://www.cultofmac.com/606534/samsung-550-off-galaxy-s10-trade-in-iphone/
The new iPhone XS and XS Max are generating rave reviews. Having marked the iPhone’s 10th anniversary with last year’s awe-inducing iPhone X, Apple has now set the stage for a second decade o...
An iPhone user from South Carolina is suing Apple because he alleges that his handset exploded in his pocket two years ago. The incident occurred in fall 2016, when concerns about lithium-ion bat...
https://www.cultofmac.com/569837/south-carolina-man-is-suing-apple-over-an-exploding-iphone-6/
The iPhone 6’s controversial reliability ratings of the past are still coming back to haunt it. A recent study on the repairability and security of smartphones found that the iPhone 6 has been ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/562407/which-recent-iphone-is-the-least-reliable-apple-handset/
Apple rolled out iOS 11.4 in late May, finally delivering AirPlay 2 and stereo support for HomePod. If you haven’t already updated, you might want to avoid it for now. Some iPhone users are rep...
https://www.cultofmac.com/554687/ios-11-4-brings-big-battery-problems-to-some-iphones/
Bendgate is back in the news and this time, court documents show Apple knew about structural problems with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus prior to release. Apple’s own tests revealed the handsets migh...
https://www.cultofmac.com/550381/bendgate-court-documents-apple/
iPhone customers who paid for an out-of-warranty battery replacement last year are getting hooked up with a refund from Apple. The company revealed today that it will start offering a $50 credit ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/550115/apple-may-owe-you-50-for-iphone-battery-replacement/
This week, you can save up to $1,300 at B&H Photo Video in their massive Apple sale! We also have great deals on the Apple Mac mini and the (refurbished) iPhone 6. Plus, you’ll find an assortme...
The life of an iPhone owner is a truly miserable experience, according to the Android smartphone makers at Samsung. Apple’s big Android rival put out a new ad today titled “Moving On” that ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/548733/samsungs-new-ad-is-full-of-iphone-disses/
An iPhone reportedly exploded and briefly caught fire in front of a security camera. The device was an iPhone 6 that was in the shop for repair. Its battery had supposedly begun to expand, crac...
https://www.cultofmac.com/547719/damaged-iphone-appears-to-explode-on-video/
The wait for an iPhone replacement battery has reportedly shrunk to little or nothing. This is good news for anyone with an older model who wants to take up Apple’s offer of a new battery at a ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/531559/iphone-replacement-battery-wait-time/
iOS 11.3 has a new warning that users of older iPhones should dread. It’s a notification that the device shut down because the battery couldn’t provide peak power. Here’s what to do if this...
https://www.cultofmac.com/539799/iphone-battery-health-shut-down-peak-power/
An iPad sale? Already?!? If you want to save on the new iPad that Apple unveiled this week, you’re in luck. Best Buy is offering the tablet at the best price with a store gift card. Plus, save ...
A Canadian farm couple is demanding Apple pay them $600,000 because a fire they claim was caused by an overheated iPhone destroyed their home. Ian and Cathy Finley of Langley, British Columbia, s...
https://www.cultofmac.com/532845/family-blames-iphone-house-fire-wants-apple-pay/
If you need a new phone, but not necessarily a brand new one, you can save some cash by going with a refurb. This week, we found a selection of refurbished iPhones — in a variety of shapes, siz...
https://www.cultofmac.com/524373/apple-deals-refurbished-iphones/
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners in need of a battery replacement face a lengthy wait for Apple service. A shortage of batteries in the United States and other regions means many will have to wa...
https://www.cultofmac.com/522811/iphone-6-plus-owners-face-lengthy-delay-battery-replacement/
Apple’s iPhone battery replacement program could cause the company to lose out on millions of new iPhone sales, according to analysts at Barclays. It was revealed last month that the company in...
https://www.cultofmac.com/521417/battery-replacement-program-bad-news-iphone-sales/
New Apple support documentation leaked from one of its retail stores that the company’s new $29 battery replacement program is a lot less strict than some customers originally feared. Earlier i...
https://www.cultofmac.com/521235/apples-29-iphone-battery-replacement-just-got-easier/
Apple has offered iPhone customers yet another apology for intentionally slowing down the CPU on some older iPhone models in order to increase overall performance. In a letter to customers this a...
https://www.cultofmac.com/520837/apple-apologizes-29-iphone-battery-replacements/
This time around, we found the first deal on the fifth-generation Apple TV 4K. You’ll also find great prices on older iPhones (and even a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 2) in our roundup of...
With the launch of Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever right around the corner, Apple fans are bracing their wallets for impact. Even the most basic iPhone X will cost you at least $999, but tha...
The fight between carriers to create the hottest iPhone X deal is starting to seriously heat up. Just a few hours after Sprint revealed its big iPhone X discount, Verizon has come out with detail...
https://www.cultofmac.com/509843/verizon-offers-iphone-x-discount-trade-customers/
This week, if you’re cool with a refurb, get a great deal on an iPad or iPhone. No matter your stance on refurbished Apple gear, be sure to download Stranger Things: The Game for free! Refurbis...
https://www.cultofmac.com/507945/apple-deals-refurbished-ipad-pro/
Every major iOS update slows down older devices to force users to upgrade. At least that’s what recent reports have suggested. The truth is, Apple is doing no such thing. Benchmark data proves ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/507621/no-apple-not-slowing-iphone-force-upgrades/
If you don’t need (or don’t want to wait for) the latest gear, this week you can score mighty deals on Apple Watches, iPhones and iPads! Open-box Apple Watch Series 2 42mm for $290 With the i...
https://www.cultofmac.com/507071/apple-deals-discontinued-apple-watch-ipad/
Fans queuing for the latest iPhone is something customary for new launches, but according to reports from across the globe, demand isn’t what it has been in previous years. Interest in the new ...
https://www.cultofmac.com/504567/iphone-8-gets-lukewarm-reception-fans-australia/
The new A11 Bionic processor that powers the iPhone 8 and iPhone X is the most powerful smartphone chip Apple ever created. But making a processor that’s perfect for AI tasks took some big bets...
https://www.cultofmac.com/503204/apple-reveals-epic-3-year-drive-perfect-a11-bionic-chip/
If you’ve been keeping up with the iPhone 8 rumors, you’ll know exactly what to expect from Apple’s big refresh this fall. But for the vast majority of fans, the upgrade will come as a huge...
https://www.cultofmac.com/500582/ordinary-people-dont-know-expect-iphone-8/
There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the HomePod speaker Apple announced at WWDC last month. But thanks to the firmware that was released to developers on Friday, we now know a lit...
https://www.cultofmac.com/495402/homepod-speaker-boasts-340x272-display-1gb-ram/
An iPhone smuggler has been arrested after attempting to sneak a record 102 handsets into mainland China. The woman, who was traveling from Hong Kong, was also carrying 15 luxury watches for a to...
https://www.cultofmac.com/493366/iphone-smuggler-arrested-sneaking-102-handsets-in-china/
If you’re yet to adjust to a larger iPhone, it seems you’re going to get left behind. A new report claims Apple has no plans to refresh the iPhone SE, its smallest and most affordable handset...
Pretty much everyone thinks the iPhone 8 is going to be Apple’s biggest hit to date, with some Wall Street pundits even claiming its success will transform Apple into a trillion-dollar company....
https://www.cultofmac.com/492114/not-everyone-thinks-iphone-8-will-supercycle-apple-needs/
In an effort to regain relevancy in the ridiculously competitive mobile network space, Virgin Mobile CEO Richard Branson revealed today that his company is going all-in on iPhone. Virgin Mobile i...
https://www.cultofmac.com/488482/virgin-mobile-innovates-going-iphone/
It’s no secret that Apple is expensive, which is why sometimes it’s a great idea to buy Apple items and Apple-compatible accessories elsewhere. See such deals on Apple Watch bands, cables and...
https://www.cultofmac.com/488452/apple-deals-third-party-accessories/