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Apple Archive

Archives for September 2016

Apple won’t have any iPhone 7 Plus models for sale in stores on Friday
Technology

It’s completely sold out, as is the smaller iPhone in jet black.

By Ina Fried
Apple of my ear: The iPhone 7’s missed audio opportunity
Technology

Apple could singlehandedly and dramatically improve the state of digital audio quality around the world. Now, that would take courage.

By Bob O'Donnell
Apple confirms there was an iOS 10 glitch, but says the issue is resolved for those now downloading
Technology

Those who experienced the problem should connect their device to iTunes.

By Ina Fried
You might want to hold off on updating your iPhone to iOS 10
Technology

Twitter users are reporting that Apple’s software update is rendering phones unusable.

By Ina Fried
Here are the three biggest changes coming with iOS 10
Technology

The software is available on Tuesday as a free update.

By Ina Fried
Mossberg: Choosing the iPhone 7 is tougher than in the past
Technology

It’s a great phone, but where’s my headphone jack?

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
iPhone upgraders are suing Apple, saying it’s putting new customers firstiPhone upgraders are suing Apple, saying it’s putting new customers first
Technology

The suit, filed Monday, seeks an injunction and other damages.

By Ina Fried
Technology
What the iPhone 7 tells us about the future of AppleWhat the iPhone 7 tells us about the future of Apple
Technology

Dual cameras could pave the way for a move into virtual reality.

By Ina Fried
The Steve Jobs video that explains why Apple does things like removing headphone jacks
Technology

That “courage” thing.

By Dan Frommer
The Apple dream car might not happen
Technology

“Dozens of employees” have reportedly left Apple’s secret car project.

By Dan Frommer
The first iPhone didn’t have a normal headphone jack, either
Technology

Its jack was “deeply recessed.”

By Dan Frommer
Apple created extra versions of the iPhone 7 in order to make room for an Intel chip
Technology

That’s because Intel’s modem, unlike the one from rival Qualcomm, doesn’t support Sprint and Verizon.

By Ina Fried
Signals from the future at Apple’s event
Technology

What wires and cables remain when it comes to the iPhone — and could these similarly be eliminated?

By Jan Dawson
Mossberg: Apple, the king of tech taste and daring, takes a breather
Technology

Cupertino gambles it can wait an extra year for a new iPhone design.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Walt Mossberg says Apple is taking a gamble on the iPhone 7Walt Mossberg says Apple is taking a gamble on the iPhone 7
Technology

Recode and The Verge join forces to answer your questions about this week’s Apple event.

By Eric Johnson