The infamous Batterygate has finally come to a conclusion for those who owned the affected devices and submitted a claim for a payment in late 2020, following a class-action lawsuit against Apple.
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Back in 2017, Apple faced controversy over the power management features of older iPhones, which led to a lawsuit that got settled in 2020. Now, payments are due to be hitting accounts soon.
Pokémon GO is losing support for older Android and iOS devices, namely those running Android 5, iOS 11, and iOS 12. iPhone 5S and 6 are affected too even though they can be upgraded to iOS 12.
Apple is still suffering the consequences of throttling older iPhone models in an attempt to preserve stability, as France's DGCCRF today fined the company €25 million for the practice.
In just a couple of weeks, Apple will be announcing iOS 13. According to a new report though, the new software update will be dropping support for a number of older iPhones and iPads.
iPhones typically come in a pretty limited number of colors, and none of them are exactly flashy. A French company called Remade is changing that, at least if you're in the market for an older model.
Bend tests for the new iPad Pro reveal it suffers from some of the same problems Apple's iPhone 6 did, with only a small amount of force needed to bend and even significantly damage the tablet.
Nearly four years after the "bendgate" scandal, newly discovered court documents show that Apple knew its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were more likely to bend but chose to sell them anyway.
Apple has acknowledged throttling older iPhones to conserve batteries that have started to wear out. The consumer response has been more than 23 lawsuits and counting, despite an attempt to make good.
Apple's decision to offer battery replacements at a discount for older phones experiencing slowdowns may incur a significant financial cost to the company, with possibly 16M iPhones sales lost.
While stories of Apple throttling older iPhones to push people to get new ones has been around for a few years, Apple has decided to address the issue, addressing device shutdowns and older batteries.
A woman in Milwaukee was scammed by a "Black Friday sale" van, who she thought she had bought an iPhone 6 from for $100 but when she got home all she had was a box of potatoes and an Android charger.
Apple brought back its aged iPhone 6 earlier this year in several markets, but only with 32GB of storage, and in a single color. It's now available in the UK, either on contract, or for £399 SIM-free.
Leading on from the 'Error 53' debacle last year, Apple has now found itself the target of Federal Court proceedings by the ACCC alleging the company misled consumers about their warranty rights.
Apple has quietly launched a 32GB model of the three-year-old iPhone 6 via select carriers in Asian markets. The device is already on sale in some areas and is available for pre-order in others.
According to a statement from Apple, the latest version of iOS fixes unexpected shutdowns in 70% of iPhone 6 models and 80% of iPhone 6s models. iPhone 7 devices were not affected by the issue.
A flaw inside of iPhone 6 models was leaving handsets with touch capabilities and with flickering screens. Now, months after being discovered, Apple is finally admitting to the problem.
The China Consumers Association is asking Apple to investigate why certain iPhone models have suddenly stopped working. A "considerable number" of users is reportedly being impacted by the issues.
Well within the 48 hours that T-Mobile said it would take for Apple to deliver a fix for dropped network connections for older iPhone devices on iOS 10, the carrier says it's now safe to update.
T-Mobile tells customers with iPhone 6, 6 Plus and SE not to upgrade to iOS 10 [Update: issue fixed]
Apple's iOS 10 rollout isn't going well so far. T-Mobile is now urging all customers with an iPhone 6, 6 Plus or SE not to install iOS 10, due to issues connecting to its network after upgrading.
Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will launch on Friday with iOS 10 on board - but if your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is on this list, you'll be able to upgrade it to iOS 10 from today.
Apple announced today that iOS 10 will roll out as an update on September 13 - but if your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch isn't on the list of devices eligible to upgrade, you're out of luck.
A class action lawsuit was filed on Saturday against Apple, as many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners have found that the touchscreens on their phones have become completely unresponsive.
A design defect has been bringing some annoying issues to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Owners are reporting an unresponsive touchscreen, as well as a persisting gray bar on top of the screen.
iPhone users seem to be bored with the device's design, as a new survey has revealed that current owners might not upgrade to the upcoming smartphones if Apple does not make a drastic change.
Apple is giving students and teachers free wireless Beats headphones with the purchase of an eligible Mac, iPhone 6 or 6s, or iPad Pro. The deal is part of the firm's Back to School promotion.
Battery cases have traditionally offered more battery life at the expense of bulk and weight. Air Case is aiming to change that perception with its latest offering for the iPhone.
There's often compromise when it comes to adding a protective battery case to a device. Air Case is looking to change that with their new protective battery case for iPhone measuring in at 3.8mm.
After it was discovered that setting your 64-bit iPhone or iPad to January 1, 1970 bricks it, Apple has now confirmed this happens with any date before May 1970 and that a fix is on the way.
A major issue has been confronting owners of the iPhone 6. Upon upgrading to iOS 9, users will be welcomed with an 'Error 53' message, completely rendering handsets useless, with no way to recover.
Battery cases for the iPhone are a dime a dozen. But, KUKE's case offers a slimmer profile, additional storage and the ability to charge via a standard Lightning cable.
Many have criticized the design of Apple's latest product, the Smart Battery Case. Apple CEO Tim Cook was on hand at an event and gave his thoughts on the design.
Apple has introduced a brand new accessory for its latest iPhone 6 and 6s models: the Smart Battery case. The new case significantly extends the phone's battery life but sacrifices its design.
OnePlus has created a protective case for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. While this might seem odd, it's actually a clever delivery system for invites to purchase a OnePlus handset.
In a video posted by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oukitel, the currently unreleased K6000 is shown to charge four other smartphones, as well as an iPad, through its USB port, among other things.
iOS 9 is available now for iPhones from the 4s onwards, the 5th-generation iPod touch, and all iPads except the original - but the planned release of watchOS 2 has been delayed due to a bug.
The latest iPhones are packed full of high-end tech, like the new 3D Touch display - but that display takes up a lot of space, and it seems Apple made room for it by reducing the size of the battery.
After rumors that an iPhone 6C was in the works reached their peak, analysts have now started claiming the exact opposite. According to the latest report, Apple won't be releasing such a device.
Strong sales, high margins and incredible customer loyalty have allowed Apple to take almost all the profits in the smartphone industry, leaving other manufacturers scrambling.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 6s in September and a report has revealed that the company is anticipating a very high demand for these devices and has placed a record order with manufacturers.
