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Apple Pulls iPhone 14 and SE from EU Ahead of USB-C Deadline

Apple Pulls iPhone 14 and SE from EU Ahead of USB-C Deadline

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As of Dec. 27, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in all E.U. member states, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This decision follows regulations requiring electronic devices sold in these countries to feature USB-C charging ports, which these models lack. The European “Common Charging” Directive 2022/2380, which establishes new rules for radio equipment sold in the E.U., took effect on Dec. 28. Amongst other things, it mandates that most gadgets — including phones, tablets, and cameras — charge via USB-C in a bid to reduce e-waste and address market fragmentation. Beyond requiring USB-C ports, the directive mandates that devices supporting fast charging comply with the USB Power Delivery standard, enabling quicker charging speeds and up to 240W of power. Devices must also come with clear labelling that informs customers about the charging standards and capabilities. Must-read Apple coverage Why is this directive needed? A universal charging standard ensures one charger can work for multiple devices, reducing the need to own or purchase different cables. It also …

Apple Said to Plan Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm

Apple Said to Plan Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm

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Apple Inc. is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner — and adversary — Qualcomm Inc. More than half a decade in the making, Apple’s in-house modem system will debut next spring, according to people familiar with the matter. The technology is slated to be part of the iPhone SE, the company’s entry-level smartphone, which will be updated next year for the first time since 2022. A modem is a critical piece of any mobile phone, letting the device connect to cell towers in order to make calls and link up with the internet. Apple’s first version of the component will be followed by further generations that become increasingly more advanced. The company aims to ultimately overtake Qualcomm’s technology by 2027, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the project is confidential. Apple’s modem has been a long time coming. When the company set out to build the chip, it originally hoped to bring …

iPhone SE 4 Leaked Case Renders Suggest Similar Design to iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone SE 4 Leaked Case Renders Suggest Similar Design to iPhone 7 Plus

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iPhone SE 4 is believed to launch in early 2025 with Face ID. The budget iPhone, which is expected to arrive as the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) was earlier speculated to feature the same design as the base iPhone 14. However, new leaked case renders of the iPhone SE 4 suggest that the upcoming phone will have some design similarities with the iPhone 7 Plus. The renders show a flat back panel and dual rear camera unit for the iPhone SE 4.  Tipster Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) posted alleged renders of iPhone SE 4 cases on X. The leaked images presumably taken from Chinese social media sites, highlight the back panel design of the unannounced phone. The images hint that the handset has taken design cues from the old iPhone 7 Plus. The alleged cases of iPhone SE 4 appear to have a flat back panel with a cutout for the dual rear cameras. This new camera arrangement would be the first in the series as all previous iPhone SE models came with a …

Apple to Switch to OLED Displays for All Upcoming iPhone Models From 2025: Report

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Apple will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and later, moving entirely away from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Japan’s Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. Television and smartphone makers are adopting OLED displays over LCDs for the former’s ability to deliver more vivid colours and sharper contrast, ideal for high-definition videos. The planned move will exclude Japan’s Sharp Corp and Japan Display from Apple’s handset business, Nikkei said. Apple has begun placing orders for OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone SE model from China’s BOE Technology and South Korea’s LG Display, according to Nikkei. Sharp and Japan Display had a combined 70 percent share of iPhone displays about a decade ago but had supplied LCDs only for the iPhone SE recently and do not mass-produce OLED displays for smartphones, the report added. Apple first used OLED panels in the iPhone X, unveiled in 2017, and has since switched to OLEDs for premium iPhone models. The company brought OLED screens to the latest generation iPad Pro models …

iPhone SE 4 to Sport OLED Screen Manufactured by BOE Instead of Samsung: Report

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iPhone SE 4 — Apple’s fourth generation ‘Special Edition’ smartphone — is likely to be equipped with an OLED screen manufactured by a Chinese firm, according to a report. The iPhone maker was reportedly negotiating the cost of the display on the upcoming midrange smartphone with three suppliers — one is said to have dropped out over the cost of each display. There’s currently no word from Apple on plans to launch a new iPhone SE model — the current model was unveiled in 2022. A ZDNet Korea report (in Korean) citing industry sources states that Chinese electronic component manufacturer BOE (Jingdongfang) has won the bid to manufacture the OLED screen for the purported iPhone SE 4. As per the report, Apple was accepting bids from three suppliers — Samsung, BOE, and Tianma — for the successor to the iPhone SE (2022) model. BOE is likely to provide the majority of displays for the iPhone SE 4, according to the publication, after Samsung dropped out of the race over business feasibility. Samsung Display reportedly quoted …

iPhone 16 Series Schematics Tip Design, May Include iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE Models

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iPhone 16 series is expected to debut later this year like most iPhone releases, with leaks and rumours about the upcoming lineup already making the rounds on the Web. In a new update, the schematics, specifications and possible pricing of the iPhone 16 series have surfaced online. The image offers a brief look at the possible rear design of the upcoming handsets and suggests a major design overhaul with a vertical camera layout. The lineup is tipped to include iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. Schematics shared by tipster Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) indicate that the iPhone 16 series will comprise five distinct models — iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This suggests the merger of the iPhone SE product line into the iPhone 16 portfolio. I recently came into possession of a table that appears to illustrate that the iPhone 16 lineup will merge with the SE lineup. Based on what is …

iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Feature Dynamic Island, Might Offer iPhone 16-Like Design

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iPhone SE 4 has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. The affordable iPhone model has been delayed several times and is now speculated to be released sometime in 2025. Early leaks said that the device would borrow the design language of the iPhone 14 but a new rumour suggests Apple will ditch the notch on the upcoming iPhone SE’s display entirely in favour of the Dynamic Island. The Dynamic Island, which can display important notifications, debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple last year expanded the feature to all iPhone 15 models. Tipster Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) on X claimed that the iPhone SE 4 “could have a design very similar to that of the current iPhone 16 still in development.” The upcoming handset is likely to feature a single camera instead of the double one of the iPhone 16 models. The fourth-generation model of the iPhone SE is tipped to get Dynamic Island on the display, which will house the Face ID and selfie camera. The …

Apple iPhone SE Cancelled, Could Continue to Use Qualcomm 5G Chips: Report

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Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to launch an iPhone SE in 2024. According to an analyst, the Cupertino-California based tech giant has cancelled the fourth generation iPhone SE planned for next year. The analyst also claimed that Apple was planning to introduce its first in-house 5G chip on the handset, before packing it on its flagship iPhone 16 series. The reported cancellation of iPhone SE, however, could mean that Apple would continue to use Qualcomm chips on its phones in 2024. According to a blog post by technology analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s instructions to its supply chain suggests that production and shipment plans for the fourth generation iPhone SE have been cancelled. As per Kuo, Apple had initially planned to launch the iPhone SE as the first phone with its in-house 5G chip onboard in 2024, before including it on its iPhone 16 lineup. However, with the reported cancellation of the fourth generation iPhone SE, the company could continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G chips on its phones. According to Kuo, Apple was concerned that the …

iPhone Battery Replacement for Older Models to Get More Expensive From March

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iPhone 13 or users with older iPhone models looking to replace their battery should now be planning to get it done before the end of February. Apple has revealed it is planning to increase the battery replacement cost by $20 (roughly Rs. 2,000). The Cupertino company does not cover iPhone batteries in its warranty. However, AppleCare+ members can get their iPhone batteries replaced at no additional cost if the battery holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity, the company says. Apple’s support page now mentions that battery replacement costs for all out-of-warranty iPhone 13 or older models will be increased by $20 (roughly Rs. 2,000). The new prices will take effect from March 1. The Cupertino company currently charges $69 (roughly Rs. 6,000) for battery replacement for out-of-warranty iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone X. Meanwhile, iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and other previous models cost $49 (roughly Rs. 4,000). However, [Apple] already takes $99 (roughly Rs. 8,000) for battery replacement on iPhone 14 series models. In related news, the company is …