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Research firm IHS has published its preliminary bill of materials analysis for Apple‘s iPhone 7, reporting that the base 32 GB version of the device costs about $ 225 to manufacture.  The new phone is estimated to be $ 36.89 more expensive to build compared to last year’s iPhone 6S. Apple has clearly been packing more […]

Google is gearing up for the upcoming Oct. 4 hardware event with grand ads, building projections and even a statue showing its willingness to take on the iPhone 7 after this month’s Apple event.  SEE ALSO: Google’s plan for modular smartphones have reportedly been abandoned Earlier this week, the company announced that it would launch […]

At a glance, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus might be confused for their predecessors, the 6s and 6s Plus. It’s deceptive. The iPhone 7 is perhaps the most drastic revision of the phone since it was first released nearly a decade ago. It’s not just the missing headphone jack. There are several other […]

One of the major draws to Apple’s latest smartphones is the dual cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus, which LG Innotek is the exclusive module supplier. RSS-3

If you’ve just got your mitts on an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus and have blasted through the basic setup program, you may be left wondering what to do next. We’d recommend enabling some additional features that are designed to improve your experience with the handset. There are so many different options tucked away in […]

This week on MashTalk, we sift through all the rumors to try to decide: Is the iPhone 7 going to have a damn headphone jack or not? SEE ALSO: Why you shouldn’t believe every single iPhone ‘leak’ and rumor Plus, we discuss the exciting (and possibly unsettling) news that robots are becoming capable surgeons. Lastly, our longest […]

Apple on Sunday posted a new ad celebrating Mother’s Day. The 30-second spot, which is a continuation of the “Shot on iPhone” campaign, shows motherhood as seen through the iPhone lens of its users. Set to the song “Because You Are Who You Are” by K.S. Rhodes, the ad is comprised of iPhone photos from […]

Lead-times are one indication that Apple’s iPhone SE is doing well. RSS-3

REVIEW: I spent one week using Motorola’s revamped Moto 360 smartwatch with an iPhone — so you don’t have to. The 360 is now available for pre-order, and while Motorola nailed it in terms of coming up with what looks and feels like an expensive accessory, the experience too often falls flat. In fact, I got […]

Although the iPhone’s ‘s’ models aren’t normally as hype-worthy as the full version upgrades, one thing you can always expect out of them is top notch performance. This year’s iPhone 6s, however, has the special honor of being as powerful as one of Apple’s newest laptops, the 2015 MacBook. John Gruber from Daring Fireball benchmarked the iPhone 6S […]

On Friday the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus arrive in stores, and while thousands may line up for a chance to get their hands on a pink (rose gold) iPhone, others will be looking for the best upgrade deals. In this U.S., Sprint may have just topped them all. The wireless service provider announced on […]