Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an “Apple Upgrade” program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to a new device early, or keep or return the device at the end of the lease. Gurman […]

Apple is reportedly teaming up with Klarna to let you pay off new devices over time

Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new financing program, called Apple Upgrade, in partnership with Klarna later this month.

Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming
Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming

Tomorrow’s foldable-centric Galaxy Unpacked event looks like it will be Samsung’s biggest in years. The company is expected to launch new versions of its Fold and Flip phones while also introducing a brand new Fold form factor that’s shorter and wider. It would be the second upheaval to Samsung’s foldable lineup in less than 12 […]

Apple’s next big iPhone display experiment could be its biggest yet

Apple may be testing a nearly 7-inch display for a future iPhone, but the rumored panel hasn’t been connected to a finished model or independently confirmed ahead of its possible 2027 debut.

7 Apple Notes tips to elevate your note-taking experience

From text highlights to password locked notes, here are seven Apple Notes tricks buried in menus you’ve probably scrolled past a hundred times without noticing.

A niche iPhone browser quietly fixes my biggest problem with Google Search

Quiche Browser already had me hooked with its obsessive customization. Now it is killing AI overviews in search results by default, and that sealed the deal.

China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhones, with Alibaba, Baidu emerging as partners

Apple Intelligence has secured regulatory clearance in China, opening a launch path for locally adapted AI features powered partly by Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu technology.

You no longer need Willow’s Pro plan for unlimited AI dictation on your iPhone

Willow says its iOS keyboard no longer caps free AI dictation, so you don’t need the Pro plan for unlimited voice typing.

It’s hot out there, but please stop putting your warm phones in the fridge

Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.

WhatsApp is creating its own cloud backup alternative for iPhone users

WhatsApp is building its own cloud backup service for iPhone users, offering 2GB of free storage and end-to-end encryption by default as an alternative to iCloud.