iPhone Ultra: Hinge problem apparently solved
A new supply chain report identifies the weaknesses in the iPhone Ultra's hinge – and reports that they have been resolved. Test production is underway.
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Tag: iPhone
The iPhone is Apple's smartphone and has been the defining product of the company ever since its unveiling on January 9, 2007. What began as an uncompromising revolution with a multi-touch display and no physical keyboard is today a broad model family: from the standard iPhone to the slim iPhone Air and the Pro lineup with triple camera and ProMotion display, an entry-level e model and additional form factors in Apple's pipeline. The lineup is powered by Apple's own A chips, the iOS operating system, a tightly integrated ecosystem with AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad and Vision Pro – plus a dense network of iCloud, Apple Account, Apple Pay, Find My and Apple Intelligence.
What comes together under this tag on apfelpatient.de covers the entire iPhone universe: reviews and hands-on reports, tips and tricks for iOS and hardware, repair and battery topics, comparisons between generations, all rumors and overviews around the next iPhone generation, quarterly results and supply chain background, regulatory topics such as the DMA in Europe, the annual fall keynote, and strategic perspectives on pricing, market share and Apple's long-term iPhone strategy.
Anyone wanting to understand the iPhone in its full breadth, pick the right model or stay up to date on every new generation will find the right topic hub here.
Apple's OLED displays in 2026: Only Samsung and LG will be left
Samsung and LG are slated to supply Apple's entire OLED lineup for 2026 – from the iPhone 18 Pro to the Apple Watch. BOE remains...
iPhone Ultra: The most expensive year begins after purchase
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Prime Day 2026: The best Apple deals at the start
Prime Day 2026 runs until June 26th. Which discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPhone and Mac are really worth it?.
Foldable iPhone Ultra: The September launch is apparently getting closer
A new supply chain report suggests that Apple's first foldable iPhone will arrive in September despite rumors of delays.
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices this month
Tim Cook warns of inevitable prices: Why Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices now – and not just in the fall.
Apfelpatient Weekly #11
Apple is defying the weakening market, but the next iPhone Pro is likely to be more expensive. Also: AirPods with a camera and a telling...
2027 is expected to be Apple's biggest product year
Six iPhones, AI glasses and a robot hub: Why 2027 is expected to be Apple's biggest product year, according to a report – all the expected devices.
iPhone defies the shrinking smartphone market
The smartphone market is shrinking for the ninth week in a row – but iPhone sales are up by ten percent according to Counterpoint.
Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple's A12 and A13 chips
A new BootROM exploit makes Apple's A12 and A13 chips permanently vulnerable – iPhones from the XS to the 11 series are affected.