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Apple Insights
Not every Apple story can be told in a daily news item. Some need context: How has the iPhone lineup evolved across generations? What strategy is Apple pursuing with its chip architecture? Who actually decides what the next MacBook looks like?
This is where in-depth overviews of product rumors live, alongside comparisons across models and generations, and profiles of the people shaping Apple's direction. For readers who don't just want to know what Apple announces – but want to understand why.
Content ranges from complete rumor compilations ahead of a product launch to historical retrospectives on Apple's hardware history to biographies of key executives like Tim Cook and John Ternus. Topics that don't fit neatly into a classic news category – supply chains, patent disputes, long-term market developments – also find their place here. Always with the goal of showing the bigger picture, not just the next click.
iPhone 18: All models, prices and release dates at a glance
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Apple unveils the first foldable iPhone for €2,299, along with 20 Emmys, a handover agreement with Deutsche Telekom, and a price round that...
Read moreDetailsiPhone Duo or iPad mini: Which device is worth it?
iPhone Duo or iPad mini? When unfolded, the tablet has 17 percent more screen area – and an iPhone plus iPad costs 521...
Read moreDetailsiPhone Buying Guide: Which iPhone is right for you?
Which iPhone is right for you? A comparison of all seven models, ranging from €849 to €2,299 – highlighting the differences...
Read moreDetailsiPhone Duo or iPhone Air: Which one is worth it?
iPhone Duo or iPhone Air? The price difference is €1,000 at each storage level. All the differences in display, camera, and...
Read moreDetailsAirPods buying guide: AirPods 5, Pro 3 or Max 2?
AirPods 5, Pro 3 or Max 2? What the extra costs bring: Noise cancellation, battery life and health features compared.
Read moreDetailsApple Watch buying guide: SE 3, Series 12 or Ultra 4?
Apple Watch SE 3, Series 12 or Ultra 4? What the extra costs bring: Health features, battery and display in a direct comparison.
Read moreDetailsApple Watch Series 12 vs. SE 3: Is it worth the extra 180 euros?
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. SE 3: 180 Euro price difference, double the brightness and three health features that the SE lacks.
Read moreDetailsiOS 27.1: When the first update will be released
iOS 27.1 will be released no later than October 23rd – Apple sets the date via the iPhone Duo. Eleven days earlier...
Read moreDetailsiPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17: Is the extra cost worth it?
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17: identical display, but a third lens, more powerful GPU, and faster port. A €350 price difference.
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