Apple and the DRAM shortage in 2026 in focus
DRAM shortages will shrink the smartphone market by 13% in 2026. Why Apple remains stable and what this means for prices.
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.
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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 receives NATO approval for iPhone and iPad
Apple sets new security standards: iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices to meet NATO requirements.
Apple March 2026 Announcements: Focus on New Chips
Apple announces a big week, but the focus is on new chips. All the info on iPhone 17e, iPad, MacBook and...
Apple confirms several days full of new products
Apple confirms a big week of new releases starting March 2nd. The focus will be on the iPhone 17e, new iPads, and Mac updates.
Apple accepts doubling of RAM costs
Apple approves drastic RAM price increases. Why memory is scarce and what that means for iPhone prices.
Apple receives new fine in Brazil
Apple has been fined again in Brazil: Authorities consider the missing charger a violation of consumer law. Learn more!
iPhone Fold: Production orders confirm market launch 2026
iPhone Fold: Production orders placed. New measurements show how flat the fold will actually be.
iOS 27: An update with a hidden highlight
iOS 27 brings new features and performance improvements. But Apple might hold back one detail until September.
iPhone 18 Pro gets smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to receive a smaller Dynamic Island. Multiple sources confirm the design change for 2026.
Apple: Why iOS leaks are so rare
Apple relies on a complex security concept to prevent iOS leaks in factories. This is how Apple effectively protects its confidential software.
