Apple iPhone stories

Blackmagic Design updates Blackmagic Camera for iOS with Apple Watch controls and ATEM integration, turning mounted iPhones into remote studio cameras.

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.

Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

Ecommpay unveils Apple Pay QR codes, enabling seamless Apple Pay checkouts across all devices and browsers for its merchant clients worldwide.

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.

Apple unveils iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the A18 chip, new camera tech, and Apple Intelligence, starting at RRPNZ $1,599. Pre-orders open Saturday.

STM Goods unveils the mindful Focus Collection of iPhone 15 cases, designed to improve focus and personal wellbeing.

Apple unveils new iPhone 15 range with improvements in cameras, displays, chipset, and the switch from Lightning to USB-C. Pre-orders start on 16th September.

Apple has launched Tap to Pay in Australia, empowering local businesses of any size to accept in-person contactless payments on iPhone.

Apple has previewed innovative software features for cognitive, vision, speech, hearing, and mobility accessibility.

Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 18.3% y-o-y to 300.3 million units in the 4th quarter of 2022, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

The drop marks the largest-ever third-quarter decline and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline for the smartphone market amidst economic uncertainties.