iPhone Ultra: New production problems in pre-production
Apple's iPhone Ultra is once again experiencing production problems – this time not with the hinge, but in the SMT pre-production.
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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Apfelpatient Weekly #7
Srouji is restructuring Apple's hardware division, Apple Intelligence is being integrated into accessibility features, and the MacBook Ultra OLED is on track – a compact overview of Apple's week.
Apple releases post-quantum code on GitHub
Apple publishes the source code of its corecrypto library on GitHub, revealing its post-quantum cryptography for iPhone and Mac.
iPhone 18 Pro: Clear case fix and possible new colors
New leaks show a possible return to the MagSafe ring on the iPhone 18 Pro Clear Case and four new colors from the supply chain.
Apple becomes smartphone market leader for the first time in a first quarter
Apple will lead the global smartphone market for the first time in the first quarter of 2026 – with a 21 percent share and 9 percent growth.
iPhone sales in Latin America: 31 percent growth, Mexico with record jump
Apple's iPhone sales in Latin America increased by 31 percent. In Mexico, sales even grew by 80 percent.
iPhone 2027: Prototype with fully curved display undergoing testing
Apple is testing an iPhone for 2027 with a fully curved display. Face ID is located under the panel, while the front camera remains visible.
iPad Fold is expected to inherit the hinge design from the iPhone Ultra
Apple is expected to equip the iPad Fold with the same crease-free folding mechanism as the iPhone Ultra – a clue from the...
Titanium comeback in the iPhone: Apple is apparently researching an improved alloy
Apple is reportedly working on an improved titanium alloy for future iPhones. Here's what's behind the potential switch back.
iPhone Ultra: Hinge problem slows down trial production
The iPhone Ultra's hinge fails stress tests. What this new leak about Apple's foldable iPhone means.
