Comment: Apple's Spring Loaded Event – The Good the Bad... And Almost No Ugly

Apple will present the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro this fall and, according to reports from suppliers, the test production phase has already begun. However, the next A-chip will be exclusive to the Pro models.

Subscriptions for software, cloud-computing, and other services have been a success at Apple. Now, according to one opinion at Bloomberg, the company could be soon to start offering hardware via subscription. The absolute details are, however, still a little bit muddy.

The new iPad Air 5 is equipped with the same M1 as the iPad Pro – but does this mean it's as fast as the significantly more expensive top model? It's possible that Apple would consider making the more affordable iPad Air slightly slower in order to reduce competition within the same line up – the first benchmark results show whether or not that's the case.

The new iPhone SE presented at this week's "Peek Performance" event held by Apple is 100% identical to the previous generation in terms of exterior appearance. It's a completely different story though in terms of the device's actual equipment – the SE 3 houses an A15 Bionic chip instead of an A13 Bionic. The first GeekBench results reveal the resulting difference in performance.

The iPhone SE stands at the lower end of Apple's iPhone lineup and Cupertino was recently kind enough to upgrade the device, releasing a third generation. The company has followed the established release tradition of a current chip in older housing.

Samsung has traditionally been one of Apple's biggest competitors when it comes to premium smartphones. After the California-based company released the iPhone 13 Pro Max, its South Korean counterpart followed up with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. A recent test compares the camera quality of the two devices.

Defective iPhones are normally repaired by authorized Apple service partners. Sometimes, however, component failure necessitates complete device replacement. Thus far, this has been the case for the Face ID module – something which Apple is soon to change.

According to most predictions, there should be some major innovations coming to the iPhone world this fall. There have been countless reports concerning a broad set of changes and Apple should be removing the controversial "notch" from the Pro model. New reports indicate that the product's design phase has come to an end and test production has begun.

Just a few weeks ago, Samsung released the new Galaxy top model. Although it is the fastest Android currently on the market, it's still nowhere near as fast as the iPhone. Additionally, the new Galaxy S22 appears to overheat under stress.

The first content about 2023's iPhone is already making the rounds. To be more exact, there are some new rumors about the iPhone 15's camera system, and now, another well-known analyst has given a new forecast concerning the smartphone's camera module. Apple is undergoing negotiations with Lante Optics concerning periscope lenses.

Thanks to ProMotion, it's now possible for iPhones to deliver an up to 120 Hz refresh rate. However, this currently only applies to the Pro models. Now, two analysts have just offered up contradicting prognoses. Apple is likely to continue confining 120 Hz capabilities to the Pro models of the iPhone 14.

There will likely be successors to both the iPad Air and iPad Pro before the end of this year. Two new reports recently mentioned some details: the iPad Air looks set to receive some features from the iPad mini, and the next iPad Pro should support wireless charging.

Every now and then, a new "disruptive" technology hits the market – and the first iPhone was a perfect example. New markets arose as the battle over the best "smartphone" erupted among tech giants. Exactly 15 years ago, Apple released its best seller to date.

High profile sources at Apple have repeatedly leaked information concerning a potential foldable iPhone – which could even hit the market by 2024. Leaker DylanDKT suspects that these reports maybe unfounded – as Apple may see the "foldable" trend as coming to an end.

According to a new report, it won't take much longer until mass production begins for the third generation of the iPhone SE. The next iPhone SE should keep its attractive price margins for customers – but with A15 chip and 5G capability.

Some users are struggling with Bluetooth connectivity issues: The hands-free systems of certain vehicles don't spit out sound or drop calls when the iPhone 12 or 13 is connected wirelessly. The problem might have crept in with iOS 15.

Swapping out a cracked iPhone 13's display isn't as simple as in the past: Apple has made it more difficult for tinkerers and independent repair shops to execute what was formerly a rather simple task. According to iFixit, repair shops will now need to avoid such repairs altogether – or need big investments to perform them at all.

Although Apple has always equipped several iPad models with USB-C ports, the iPhone relies solely upon Cupertino's in-house "lightning" interface. A well-versed tech student has, however, just demonstrated on YouTube how a smartphone from Cupertino can be switched to USB-C.

Numerous reports are predicting the release of a new iPhone SE generation come springtime of next year. A Japanese magazine has offered up more information concerning the potential device's specifications, according to which – Apple should remain faithful to the current design.

Camera specialists from DXOMark just ran some in-depth tests for the iPhone 13 Pro. Although experts have praised the device's competence when it comes to photos and videos, some reports have offered up criticism – which is why the smartphone doesn't take 1st place.

Most users are likely already familiar with how terrifying the first few seconds after dropping an iPhone can be. A recent test seeks to examine the sturdiness of the iPhone 13 and whether or not the increase in weight will lead to more damage in shorter falls.