Storage crisis divides the smartphone market – Apple wins
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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: 20 percent market share despite market slump
Apple achieves a 20 percent market share while the smartphone market collapses – and is the only manufacturer to keep prices stable.
Apple stock: AI reluctance becomes an advantage
Apple stock rises 15 percent, recouping roughly $600 billion. Why investors are now rewarding Apple's reluctance to invest in AI.
The EU wants to restrict social media for children under 13
The EU Commission is planning to introduce an age limit of 13 for social media. Here's what this initiative means for iPhone users in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
Apple avoided US chip tariffs thanks to a deal with Intel
Apple avoided US chip tariffs by securing an Intel contract. Why Macs, iPads, and Vision Pro still became more expensive in Germany.
Why the iPhone will not be affected by the EU's 2027 replaceable battery requirement
Will Apple have to build an iPhone with a removable battery because of EU regulations in 2027? No – why modern iPhones are unaffected by the new battery rule...
iPhone 17: Report predicts significantly lowered demand forecast
A leaker reports a significantly lowered iPhone 17 forecast. What's behind the cost pressure and what that means for prices this fall...
iPhone Ultra: New leak reveals battery capacity
A supplier has apparently registered two battery cells for the foldable iPhone. How does the capacity really compare in a direct foldable comparison?.
India removes tariffs on iPhone components
India is eliminating import tariffs on iPhone components. This lowers costs for Apple's suppliers and speeds up manufacturing in the country.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Component costs could rise by almost $300
According to a new estimate, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could cost almost $300 more to manufacture. The storage...