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She managed to leave the store unnoticed A woman in China was arrested for chewing through an anti-theft cable to steal a $960 iPhone 14 Plus. The unusual theft was recorded by a security camera. The video shows a woman named Qiu stopping in front of a smartphone stand, leaning on the counter, and placing her right hand on the phone. She bites the cable several times, puts the phone in her bag, and leaves the store. [caption id="attachment_52287" align="alignnone" width="600"] iPhone[/caption] “And she has strong teeth” - a woman gnawed through an anti-theft cable to steal an iPhone The store manager, surnamed Wang, said that an alarm went off during the theft. However, employees initially did not notice anything unusual. Shortly after Qiu left, store employees noticed the cable and the missing phone, and then called the police. CCTV footage showed what happened and police were able to track the woman down and arrest her outside the house 30 minutes after the theft. Netizens admired her teeth: “She has strong teeth.” Others were surprised: “Doesn’t she know that there are security cameras everywhere?”

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The first photo of the packaging has appeared Users in China are already posting photos of the packaging of iPhone 15 smartphones, which have already appeared in local stores. The box says that if the smartphone is activated before 8:01 am on September 13, 2023, then the seller faces a fine of $27,500 for each activation. This photo shows the packaging for the iPhone 15 Pro. [caption id="attachment_51595" align="aligncenter" width="446"] iPhone 15 Pro[/caption] iPhone 15 Pro already appeared in China, but there is a huge fine for early activation Last week, reliable analyst and insider Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple was starting to ship the iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulk , despite reports of supply chain issues. Today, well-known online tipster Ice Universe published a new comparison image of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra . Apple has already confirmed that the presentation of new products is expected on September 12.

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These are all computational photography errors. Modern mobile photography is increasingly turning into computational photography every year. And sometimes this results in very interesting incidents, as in the photo below.  [caption id="attachment_85278" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone[/caption] At first glance, it may seem that everything is in order with the picture. But if you look more closely, you can see that the girl who published this photo looks different in two neighboring mirrors, and besides, neither of the mirrors reflects the girl’s real pose.  Is this iPhone possessed by the devil? Creating such an image in Photoshop or another editor is not difficult, but the caveat is that this photo was taken on an iPhone without any further processing.  The reason for this result is actually quite simple. For some reason, the iPhone algorithms mistook the girl’s reflections for other people, and since modern photos are taken by gluing together many instantly taken photographs, we see that from somewhere in this set of photos the iPhone took one girl, from somewhere else, and then I glued it all together.  The funny thing is that in the past, when there was no talk of any modern smartphones or cameras, such a photo could have been regarded as the work of the devil.  

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New Counterpoint Research Counterpoint Research data shows U.S. smartphone shipments fell 19% in the third quarter of 2023 as more and more Americans put off upgrading their smartphones. Smartphone shipments in the US have declined for four straight quarters. In particular, shipments of Samsung, Google and TCL decreased by 26%, 37% and 51% respectively. Apple's shipments fell 11% compared to the third quarter of 2022. [caption id="attachment_79290" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15[/caption] iPhone 15 sales are at a record low. Counterpoint cites three reasons that are contributing to the sluggish smartphone market in the US. Firstly, smartphones now have greater durability and better build quality than before. Secondly, new models released often do not live up to expectations in terms of technical upgrades. Thirdly, the uncertainty of the macroeconomic situation plays an important role. As for the iPhone 15, sales are at historically low levels. “We expect the ratio to recover seasonally in the fourth quarter, but it may still be worse than the same period last year,” Counterpoint said. Analysts are predicting iPhone 15 sales could hit a record low in the holiday quarter.

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Rumors about the new line continue to spread iPhone 16 smartphones may be equipped with an additional button, as Macrumors writes. In addition, Apple is also planning to move the mmWave antenna away from the left side of the smartphone to accommodate this change. The iPhone 16 Pro's "action button" is expected to be flush with the device as Apple is expected to switch to solid-state technology and ditch the current design. While the action button is expected to change, the volume keys and power key will remain the same without any changes. These buttons are not currently solid state, although Apple's plans may change. iPhone 16 may get an additional button, and the action button will become solid-state [caption id="attachment_79161" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 16[/caption] The purpose of the additional button, which sources call the “capture button,” is still unknown. It is expected to be located under the power button on the right side of the device and will be capacitive. Macrumors claims that the new button will be introduced on all iPhone 16 models, including the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The announcement of the iPhone 16 is expected in September next year.

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However, the Federation Council did not ban the iPhone Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko said that the iPhone and other Apple devices definitely cannot be used for official purposes from the point of view of state security. It’s clear why people are abandoning the iPhone. At the very least, you definitely can’t use them for official purposes, because our non-partners are already listening to the whole world. This has long been proven; no one denies that such a possibility exists. From the point of view of state and personal security, of course, this already poses a certain threat. [caption id="attachment_73803" align="aligncenter" width="748"] iPhone[/caption] Valentina Matvienko added that Russia needs to continue to develop domestic industrial production, including the production of smartphones, to completely abandon Western gadgets. the head of the Federation Council said that the iPhone threatens state security Both the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Digital Development are doing this. They must be competitive in both quality and price. And with appropriate accompaniment. She added that there are no bans on the use of iPhones in the Federation Council, except at closed events: “Whether someone has an iPhone or not, it doesn’t matter, because we usually hold open meetings. But when closed meetings are held, where a certain level of secrecy is required, of course, the bringing of any phones, not just iPhones, is prohibited.” Previously, the Federal Customs Service (FCS) of Russia prohibited customs officers from using Apple products for official purposes. The Russian Ministry of Education has banned its employees from using iPhone smartphones and other Apple devices in the workplace from July 18, 2023. Last week, employees of all Rostec organizations were prohibited from using iPhone smartphones and other Apple equipment for official purposes. The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade officially confirmed that department employees will be prohibited from using iPhone smartphones for work correspondence from July 17.

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Deliveries are promised in November or December On the Chinese social network, the iPhone 15 and its price reduction, which has continued since the start of sales of new Apple smartphones, are leading the ranking of the most popular requests. According to Mydrivers, prices for all iPhone 15 models have dropped significantly. Some models can be purchased with a discount of $150 or more for older versions with the Pro prefix. [caption id="attachment_73032" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone and Huawei[/caption] The decline of the iPhone and the dawn of Huawei? Previously, a research report published by Counterpoint Research confirmed that sales of the iPhone 15 series were 4.5% lower in the 17 days since its release in China than iPhone 14 sales last year. At the same time, sales of the iPhone 15 Pro Max fell the most - by 14%. It is followed by the iPhone 15 Pro with an 11% drop. This situation turned out to be very unusual for the launch of new iPhones. The situation with the Huawei Mate 60 series is different. There are no Mate 60 smartphones in online stores. Huawei's official flagship store on JD.com also has no smartphones in stock and accepts purchase orders twice a day. Even if you manage to order a smartphone, deliveries will not be until November or December.

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It was initiated by the Chinese authorities China has launched an investigation into iPhone maker Foxconn over taxes and land use, the Financial Times reported, citing Chinese state media. The Global Times, citing anonymous sources, said tax authorities were inspecting Foxconn facilities in Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces, while natural resources officials were inspecting facilities in Henan and Hubei. Foxconn said it would cooperate with the investigation: “Compliance with laws and regulations is a core principle of the group around the world. We will actively cooperate with the relevant authorities." The Global Times article quoted an expert as saying, "Taiwan-funded enterprises, including Foxconn, should also shoulder corresponding social responsibilities and play a positive role in promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations." The iPhone manufacturer became a defendant in the investigation [caption id="attachment_72986" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone[/caption] In the past, Beijing has targeted local subsidiaries of Taiwanese companies through regulatory investigations and political pressure. Chinese officials often call on Taiwanese companies to promote “peaceful development” between the two sides. Apple is trying to navigate a rocky relationship with China at a time of tension between Beijing and Washington. Last week, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook traveled to China and met with members of Xi Jinping's leadership team, including Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and China's ministers of commerce and information technology. Chinese government departments and state-owned enterprises have banned or discouraged employees from using Apple devices in recent months. In September, Beijing warned of "security incidents" related to the iPhone.

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The new product will begin to be used by employees this year Apple will be able to update sealed iPhone smartphones, for which a completely new device has been created. Details published by Mydrivers Apple is reportedly testing a new tablet-shaped device that you can place a sealed iPhone on, wake it up wirelessly, automatically download and install the latest version of iOS, and turn off the device. Apple has created a new device: it is designed to update sealed iPhones [caption id="attachment_69332" align="alignnone" width="780"] iPhones[/caption] Apple intends to introduce the system in stores by the end of the year. This will avoid situations in which buyers of new smartphones must update iOS to the latest version the first time they turn it on. Apple has not yet commented on the information.

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These are particles of lunar and Martian meteorites, as well as the Murchison meteorite Caviar presented the first collection of smartphones in its history dedicated to Halloween. This time, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have undergone modernization - “alien fossils” are built into their back panels. [caption id="attachment_69216" align="aligncenter" width="763"] iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] Three variants have been prepared within the collection, the main one being “Predator”. The back panel depicts the main character of the film of the same name, and his eyes are particles of the Murchison meteorite “with alien amino acids.” The meteorite is approximately 7 billion years old; during its study, scientists discovered 15 amino acids (including arabinose, xylose, lyxose, ribose, and hexoses). Caviar Announces iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max "Encrusted with Alien Fossils" [caption id="attachment_69217" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] The image on the Starship body is inspired by the spaceship of the same name, and the image on the Astral cover shows the Universe. The design here uses particles of meteorites from the Moon and Mars, 24-karat gold, stainless steel, and aircraft-grade titanium alloy. Prices are as follows: Starship – from $7,910, “Astral” – from $9,310, “Predator” – from $8,200.

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34% of respondents have an Apple Watch Young people in the US love the iPhone. A survey by investment bank Piper Sandler found that 87% of respondents own or have previously owned an Apple smartphone, and 88% said they were going to buy an iPhone again.  [caption id="attachment_65164" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhones[/caption] It is worth noting that more than 9,000 people were surveyed, and the average age of respondents was just under 16 years.   Young people in the US mostly use iPhones. 88% said they would buy such a smartphone again The survey also showed that 34% of respondents own an Apple Watch smartwatch, while in April, according to a similar survey, the figure was 31%.  Also, Apple Pay, which is logical, dominates among payment systems. But the figure is not so large compared to the share of the iPhone: only 42% of respondents used the payment system in the last month. However, this may be a consequence of the young age of the respondents.  It is also interesting that 31% of respondents own virtual or augmented reality devices. This is a good sign for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.

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The differences between the younger iPhone and Pro have become much greater The iPhone 15 Pro and base iPhone 15 models differ in many ways. This year the list of differences has expanded significantly. Among other things, the devices now have different Wi-Fi modules. [caption id="attachment_55496" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15 Pro[/caption] iPhone 15 Pro finally gets Wi-Fi 6E, but iPhone 15 gets Wi-Fi 6 and USB 2.0 While the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus still only support Wi-Fi 6, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max gain Wi-Fi 6E support. Yes, there are already devices that support Wi-Fi 7, but for now this is more of an absentee support. Thus, at the moment, the older new generation iPhones finally have the most current version of Wi-Fi. At the same time, let us remind you that although all new products received USB-C, younger iPhones are limited to the USB 2 standard, that is, there are no differences from Lightning, except for the port. But the iPhone Pro received support for USB 3.0, and the controller is integrated directly into the SoC A17 Pro.

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New items weigh 187 and 221 g, respectively The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max received a titanium body, making them lighter. They're not as light as expected, but they really are the lightest high-end models since the XS. [caption id="attachment_55488" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new iPhone Pros[/caption] The iPhone 15 Pro has dimensions of 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm and weighs 187 g. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has dimensions of 159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm and weighs 221 g. The new iPhone Pros are no longer bricks. That is, the new generation has become a little lower, a little narrower, a little thicker, but noticeably lighter. For comparison, here are the masses of all generations of iPhone Pro: iPhone X - 174 g; iPhone XS - 177 g; iPhone 11 Pro - 188 g; iPhone 12 Pro - 189 g; iPhone 13 Pro - 203 g; iPhone 14 Pro - 206 g; iPhone XS Max - 208 g; iPhone 11 Pro Max - 226 g; iPhone 12 Pro Max - 228 g; iPhone 13 Pro Max - 238 g; iPhone 14 Pro Max - 240 g. As for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, they did not receive titanium cases, so they are almost no different from their predecessors: 171 and 201 g, respectively.

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Details from a verified insider Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has confirmed that an all-new MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone is in development, but not yet ready for deployment. The next-generation battery pack uses a new concept that allows users to “daisy chain” multiple battery packs by stacking them on top of each other and wirelessly charging multiple devices simultaneously. For example, it will be possible to charge two iPhones simultaneously by placing one on each side of the battery. Of course, it will also have a USB-C port. [caption id="attachment_54496" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhones[/caption] The new MagSafe battery will be able to charge two iPhones simultaneously. Gurman said he doesn't think the new AirPods Pro with a USB-C port in the charging case announced next week will be sold as the third-generation AirPods Pro. The third-generation AirPods Pro will be a more significant update, coming out next year or early 2025, Gurman said. Previously, sources published photographs of non-original MagSafe external batteries with a USB-C charging port instead of Lightning, which were already prepared by manufacturers of counterfeit products. Apple's presentation will take place tomorrow, with announcements of the iPhone 15 and other devices expected.

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The company could lose more than $200 billion in market capitalization The ban on Chinese officials using Apple smartphones at work has led to a serious drop in the company's shares, and it may continue. [caption id="attachment_53521" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone[/caption] The ban on Chinese officials using the iPhone triggered a collapse in Apple's shares The shares have already fallen by almost 8% in total, although they have recovered a little in price since the peak. Analysts expect that the Chinese ban will ultimately cost Apple $212 billion in capitalization. It is worth noting that the ban for Chinese officials applies not only to the iPhone, but in general to all devices of foreign companies, but Apple’s position in China is especially strong, so it hit Apple the hardest. However, the ban applies only to the workplaces of officials - no one forbade them from using iPhones at home.

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Cooperation is planned to be extended Apple has signed a new agreement with Arm on chip technology, which is planned to be extended beyond 2040. On Tuesday, September 5, Arm released pricing for its $52 billion initial public offering, which it hopes will be its largest IPO this year. Arm's owner, SoftBank Group, plans to offer 95.5 million American depositary shares of the British company at a price of $47 to $51 per share. Arm owns the intellectual property underlying the computing architecture of most of the world's smartphones, which it licenses to Apple and many others. Apple uses Arm technology to develop its own chips for its iPhone, iPad and Mac. Apple has agreed to use Arm technologies in its SoCs until 2040 [caption id="attachment_52629" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple[/caption] The Apple-Arm partnership dates back to the 90s when Apple released the Newton with an Arm-based processor. Newton failed, but Arm still ended up dominating the mobile phone chip market, in part because of its low power consumption, which allows it to last longer. Apple was one of the big tech companies that invested $735 million in Arm's initial public offering yesterday.