Tag: Iphone

  • How Come We Keep Buying New iPhones (or any other Phones in particular) Every Year?

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    Is it the capitalist overlords or…are we also at fault? Previously I wrote about how longer lasting LED Bulbs makes it harder to sell them and that they should consider switching business model to lighting-as-a-service. While it’s an interesting topic on its own right, I discovered another interesting stuff while looking up about bulbs. If you take search for […]

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  • Apple shares drop after iPhone supplier Lumentum cuts forecast

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    Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shares fell to their lowest in more than three months on Monday as the main supplier for its Face ID technology, Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE.O), slashed revenue and profit forecasts, citing reduced orders from a major customer. Stoking fears among investors that demand for iPhones is waning, Lumentum said in its statement […]

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  • A Few Thoughts on the iPhone XS Max

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    It’s been awhile. Over a month since my last post, in fact. I’ve been busy — in the best way possible.¹ Since it has also been about a month that I’ve had the latest iPhone, I wanted to jot down some thoughts before they fade into time. (Apologies in advance for the more stream-of-consciousness style — sleep is at […]

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  • How to Use Advanced Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch in watchOS 5

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    After neglecting the Do Not Disturb features on iPhone and Apple Watch for years, Apple is finally paying it some attention. The new iOS 12 and watchOS 5 updates allow you to have more control over how and when your iOS and watchOS devices can disturb you. You can instantly disable notifications from Apple Watch […]

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  • Apple is Using More Recycled Materials in NEW iPhone

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    Apple will incorporate recycled tin in its new phones’ logic boards to prevent 10,000 tons of tin ore from being mined per year. In an effort to continue its sustainability efforts, Apple announced it is using more recycled materials in its new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xr. According to a Fast Company report, Apple will […]

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  • iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pricing: What are the best wireless carrier deals?

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    Apple’s new iPhone XS and XS Max aren’t just similar to last year’s iPhone X in design, they also are fairly close in price – as in they are both expensive $999 or more phones. With both phones now available to preorder, carriers are beginning to advertise their offers to lure customers to get Apple’s […]

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  • How to Recycle, Reuse, or Sell Your Old iPhone

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    The new iPhone has almost arrived, and for our readers readers that means one thing — time to ditch the old iPhone to make way for the new. But what should you do with that old iPhone? Today we’ll look at the options, from selling it, to recycling it, to giving it away. Here’s how […]

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  • Apple could unveil the biggest iPhone ever Wednesday. Are you ready?

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    The unofficial kickoff to the tech gadget buying season opens Wednesday when Apple unveils a suite of new products at a press event, highlighted by what could be the largest iPhones ever released. Gene Munster, an analyst and investor with Loup Ventures, says the annual presentation is a huge deal because 1 in 6 citizens of […]

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  • Consumers eager for new iPhones, says survey

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    It’s been a long wait for many people, and now they’re ready. To upgrade to a new iPhone, that is. On the eve of Apple unveiling what’s expected to be three, larger than ever iPhones in early September, research and investment firm Loup Ventures surveyed 530 consumers and found greater interest in upgrading to new […]

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  • Woman sues US border agents over seized iPhone

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    An American woman who had her phone seized by border agents as she returned home to the United States is suing the country’s border protection agency. Rejhane Lazoja was stopped at Newark airport, New Jersey, after returning from a trip to Switzerland in February. Her iPhone was seized by agents after she refused to unlock […]

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