iOS 27 Restricted Mode: Apple denies leasing restrictions
Apple denies the existence of a Restricted Mode in Apple Upgrade – but the code for remotely locking funded iPhones remains in iOS...
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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 stock: Goldman Sachs raises price target to $370
Ahead of the quarterly results, the price target for Apple stock has risen to $370. Revenue estimates are higher than Apple's own forecast.
Apple Upgrade launches: Leasing instead of buying – initially only in the USA
Apple Upgrade replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program: Leasing via Klarna for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch – initially only...
iPhone and Satellite Features: These Countries Are Included
Apple offers four satellite features, but only two of them work in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Here is the complete overview.
Amazon plans 5,105 satellites for iPhone features
Amazon is applying for a network of 5,105 satellites for Apple's satellite services. Two of the four features are not yet available in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
AppleCare One launches in Germany: Prices, scope & limitations
AppleCare One launches in Germany on August 4th: €20.99 per month for up to three Apple devices. All prices, rules...
Apfelpatient Weekly #16
Apfelpatient Weekly #16: Apple Upgrade launches as a leasing model, iOS 27 locks leased iPhones, eleven new Macs and an EU fine.
Apple vs. Micron: Dispute over Chinese storage ends up with Trump
Apple is fighting for Chinese memory chips for devices outside the US. Micron is standing up to Trump – with consequences for...
iPhone Ultra: 25 percent market share expected for foldables
A new forecast predicts the iPhone Ultra will have a 25 percent market share. Why this figure is hardly relevant for the German market...
iPhone Ultra: Report identifies further production hurdles
iPhone Ultra: According to reports, the hinge and display are slowing down production, and the market launch date remains uncertain. The signals are contradictory.