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  • iPhone 15’s remarkable sales performance surpasses iPhone 14

    iPhone 15’s remarkable sales performance surpasses iPhone 14

    Apple announced a remarkable performance in its earnings for the September quarter, with a notable year-over-year increase in iPhone revenue, despite only a brief period of iPhone 15 sales factored into the results.

    However, other hardware divisions within the company experienced declines, leading to a fourth consecutive quarter of overall sales downturns. Apple generated $89.5 billion in revenue for the quarter.

    CEO Tim Cook expressed that the iPhone 15 lineup exhibited stronger early traction compared to the 14 series.

    He stated, “When you examine the performance of the iPhone 15 during that period and compare it to the iPhone 14 in the same timeframe last year, the iPhone 15 outperformed the iPhone 14.” Cook also noted that the Pro and Pro Max models were currently facing supply constraints.

    The Mac division encountered a substantial 34 per cent decline in revenue year over year, prompting Apple to hold its M3 event earlier in the week, where they introduced updated MacBook Pros and a refreshed iMac.

    Cook characterised the current PC consumer market as “challenging” and expressed optimism for a better quarter for the Mac in the upcoming December quarter, citing the presence of the M3 and new products.

    iPad revenue saw a 10 per cent decrease due to the absence of recent models, while wearables revenue experienced a more modest 3 per cent decline.

    Apple’s services unit continued to be a reliable source of revenue, with a 16 per cent year-over-year increase. Cook highlighted that “every main service achieved a record.”

    Looking ahead to the holiday shopping season, Apple’s CEO is optimistic about the company’s position, stating, “We now offer our most robust product lineup ever for the holiday season, including the iPhone 15 series and our first carbon-neutral Apple Watch models, a significant milestone in our commitment to making all Apple products carbon neutral by 2030.”

  • iPhone 14 owners unhappy as battery health capacity drops to 90% in less than a year

    iPhone 14 owners unhappy as battery health capacity drops to 90% in less than a year

    Some iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users are facing a familiar issue, similar to the “batterygate” problem of the past. They’re noticing their phones’ battery performance deteriorating faster than expected, even though they’ve only had the phones for less than a year.

    For instance, Sam Kohl from AppleTrack tweeted in July that his iPhone 14 Pro’s battery had already dropped to 90 per cent of its maximum capacity. This is much quicker than his previous iPhones. Many others are sharing similar experiences in the thread.

    Kohl even made a video recently talking about this problem. He finds it hard to recommend the phone, especially because it costs $999.

    According to Apple, iPhone batteries should still have around 80 per cent of their original capacity after 500 full charge cycles. There are rumours that the upcoming iPhone 15 series will have 10–18 per cent larger batteries compared to the current models.

    According to The Verge, other people are also facing similar battery issues. Joanna Stern, a tech columnist, mentioned in a recent newsletter that her iPhone 14 Pro’s battery capacity dropped to 88 per cent. Reports from the Verge community show mixed results, with some iPhone 14 Pros at 93 per cent, 91 per cent, and 97 per cent capacity. In the past, most phones didn’t see this kind of drop until they were at least two years old.

    On top of this, replacing the battery for an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro after the one-year warranty is more expensive. It used to cost $69, but now it’s $99. However, if you’re up for it, you can try a DIY approach or find a third-party repair shop.

    The battery health monitor for iPhones was added in the same update that allowed users to control performance throttling, which was a big part of the batterygate issue. Apple said this throttling was meant to protect the phones from ageing batteries, and it led to some legal actions.

  • Fakhar Zaman rewarded with iPhone 14 and plot for a brilliant performance against Zalmi

    Fakhar Zaman rewarded with iPhone 14 and plot for a brilliant performance against Zalmi

    On Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Fakhar Zaman struck a jackpot with his impressive 96-run innings against Peshawar Zalmi.

    The explosive knock featured three boundaries and 10 maximums, propelling Lahore Qalandars to a 40-run victory.

    In recognition of his match-winning performance, the franchise awarded him a plot of land and an iPhone 14. Sameen Rana, the Chief Operating Officer of Lahore Qalandars, noted that Fakhar had been eagerly anticipating this reward and praised his exceptional play.

    Fakhar’s 96 runs were scored off 45 deliveries, and he was dismissed on the final delivery of the 18th over by Rovman Powell.

  • Here’s how to pay PTA approval fees in installments with 0% markup

    Bank Alfalah’s e-marketplace, Alfa Mall, has recently launched a new service that offers interest-free installments for Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approvals on some of the most popular and expensive smartphones. The smartphones that qualify for this service include the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Ultra, iPhone 13, and all iPhone 14 series phones.

    According to the Alfa Mall website, the total PTA charges for these phones range between Rs130,000 to Rs190,000, which can be paid in 3 to 6 monthly installments with 0 per cent markup. The process is simple: customers need to select an installment plan, enter their CNIC number, and also provide the IMEI code of their phone.

    It is important to note that the PTA approval process may take up to 3 to 5 working days, and customers will be notified of their approval through a confirmation call from the merchant.

    With this new service, Alfa Mall aims to provide customers with a more affordable and convenient way to purchase high-end smartphones without the burden of upfront payment for PTA approvals.

    You can visit this link for more details: How to pay PTA fees in installments

  • Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS to make the iPhone more open

    Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS to make the iPhone more open

    To meet EU standards outlined in the Digital Markets and Services Act, Apple intends significant improvements to iOS and other services.

    According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple will redesign its platform to “open up key elements,” allowing users of the iPhone and iPad to download applications from third party app stores and websites.

    Only the 27 European Union member states are expected to experience the changes, which would pave the way for a potential expansion of the services to other areas.

    As corporations have time until 2024 to completely comply with the Digital Markets Act, plans for the changes are probably going to launch with iOS 17 in 2023. The implementation also includes adding new web browsing engines to iPhones and iPads as well as expanding access to the NFC chip, camera, Find My Network, and AirTag.

    Gurman noted that even if developers choose not to make their apps available through the App Store, Apple still intends to charge them.

    Both the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act aim to enhance privacy protection, foster fair competition, and do away with some intrusive targeted advertising. The first act, which is meant to provide improved interoperability with less significant competing services, is where Apple’s activities mostly come under.

    Let’s say Cupertino chooses not to follow the regulation when it becomes effective on January 1, 2024. In that situation, regulators may impose a penalty equal to 10 per cent of the entire global turnover, up to 20 per cent for recurrent infractions.

  • Apple steps up iPhone 14 production shift from China to India

    Apple steps up iPhone 14 production shift from China to India

    In an attempt to expand its manufacturing base outside of China, Apple has recruited another assembly partner for the iPhone 14 production lineup in India, according to Bloomberg.

    Following Foxconn, which started making the iPhone 14 models in India in September, Taiwanese contract maker Pegatron will manufacture the model in the country.

    The iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and most recently the iPhone 14 are all produced at Apple’s Taiwanese assembly partners Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron’s iPhone manufacturing facilities in India. The production of the most recent model has seen a significant reduction in the time between Chinese and Indian output from months to weeks.

    In the five months since April, Apple has exported $1 billion worth of iPhones from India. Despite being modest by Chinese standards, India’s rising iPhone production indicates Apple’s willingness to invest there as a rival to China’s dominance in electronics assembly, which has recently been weakened by the latter’s zero-COVID policy.

    Following an epidemic at the factory, which resulted in the metropolis of nearly 10 million people being shut down, Foxconn’s major Zhengzhou plant, which employs about 200,000 people, has been subject to the same limits. According to one report, when COVID-19 rules in China become more stringent, iPhone production might decrease by as much as 30 per cent the following month.

    Despite the coincidence of events, Apple’s long-term production development plans in India are unrelated to China’s lockdown issues, even though they do serve to emphasise the company’s utter reliance on only one nation.

    Apple is playing a long game by shifting its production lines away from China, one that won’t have a significant influence on its supply chain for many years. According to a recent Bloomberg article, it would take eight years to relocate just 10 per cent of Apple’s production capacity from China, where over 98 per cent of iPhones are still produced.

  • Apple forced to switch to USB-C chargers as EU approves law

    Apple forced to switch to USB-C chargers as EU approves law

    A new regulation mandating the adoption of a standard charger for electronic gadgets was approved by European lawmakers on Tuesday.

    The rule was passed by the European Parliament, and if it becomes law, it will require that by the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU incorporate USB Type-C charging ports.

    This could have an impact on businesses that do not already employ USB Type-C, like Apple and others. The iPhone uses Apple’s exclusive Lightning charger. Theoretically, if Apple wanted to sell its iPhones in the EU, it would have to include the standard charging method.

    The more recent iPads and MacBooks from Apple already include USB-C connections.

    More than ten-year-old charge regulations are still undergoing the EU legislative process, thus they are not yet in effect.

    The legislation was approved in June by the European Commission, the EU’s executive body. Now, it has received approval from the European Parliament. It now has to receive the final approval of the European Council, which is made up of representatives of the governments of EU nations, in order to become law.

    The guidelines, according to EU legislators, would cut down on waste because users won’t have to buy a new charger every time they buy a new device. According to the EU, this will decrease the manufacturing and disposal of new charges.

    Technically, if the legislation is approved, consumers will be able to charge compatible iPhones with a Samsung USB Type-C charger.

    According to a news release from European Parliament member Alex Agius Saliba, “This future-proof law allows for the development of innovative charging solutions in the future, and it will benefit everyone — from frustrated consumers to our vulnerable environment.”

  • Here’s how to receive calls, messages on non-PTA iPhone using any approved iPhone

    Here’s how to receive calls, messages on non-PTA iPhone using any approved iPhone

    PTA approval costs are currently inconceivable in Pakistan, especially for the newest iPhone models, and people are constantly looking for ways to use their SIM on their iPhone, which does everything except make calls.

    If you have spent a significant amount and do not have the money to pay for its approval, especially if you have purchased the most recent models that get approved for more over Rs140,000, you can buy any old affordable iPhone to use sim on your primary recently purchased iPhone.

    If you’re curious about how it could happen, here is a method. On both devices, you can do it by using the same Apple ID. Think about investing in an iPhone 6 that won’t set you back more than Rs20,000. After you activate the PTA-approved iPhone and enter your sim card, all of your calls will be routed to both iPhones.

    Interestingly, since both iPhones will be connected to/synchronized with the same Apple ID, you will be able to attend all calls that you receive on your sim on your non-PTA approved iPhone.

    Here’s what you can do if you already have an extra PTA-approved iPhone:

    • Go to Settings > Phone
    • Tap Calls on Other Devices
    • Tap Allow Calls on Other Devices switch to turn on
    • For first-time setup:
    • Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices
    • Tap to enable other iCloud® devices to make and receive calls
    • From the ‘Allow Calls On’ section, tap the switches to turn to call for that device on

    When you’re connected to WiFi or utilising your PTA-approved iPhone’s hotspot, it’s a terrific method to continue using your non-PTA-approved phone because you can always take calls on both phones.

    Even yet, getting your iPhone PTA-approved is strongly advised because all of them are only short-term fixes and can be irritating.

  • Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

    Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

    As the tech behemoth shifts some of its production away from China, Apple Inc. announced on Monday that it will produce its newest iPhone 14 in India.

    J.P.Morgan analysts predict that by 2025, Apple may relocate a quarter of its iPhone production to India.

    At an event earlier this month, the company unveiled the newest iPhone 14, emphasising safety improvements over glitzy new technical features—with the exception of a new watch designed with adventure in mind.

    “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” Cupertino-based tech giant said in a statement.

    The analysts predict that Apple would shift roughly 5 per cent of iPhone 14 production to India starting in late 2022. India is the second-largest smartphone market in the world, after China.

    In a report last week, JPM analysts predicted that by 2025, Apple may produce one in every four iPhones in India.

  • Videos shared by iPhone 14 Pro users expose a major camera fault that is not so ‘Pro’

    Videos shared by iPhone 14 Pro users expose a major camera fault that is not so ‘Pro’

    The new camera technology on the iPhone 14 Pro seems to have caught many well-known third-party apps off guard. Some owners of the iPhone 14 Pro report being unable to take photos and videos using third-party applications like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. The “Pro” camera in latest iPhones is having issues, which include shaking, rattling, and sometimes producing loud noises.

    Users of the iPhone 14 Pro who are troubled by these problems have posted on Twitter and Reddit.

    According to a commenter on Reddit:

    “I’ve been experiencing my camera shaking uncontrollably whenever I open Snapchat or use the camera for Instagram. However, I don’t run into any issues when I use the regular camera app.”

    Other users have also complained about the annoying noise the iPhone’s camera makes when they try to run third-party apps on their glitzy and expensive iPhone 14 Pro.

    Another Reddit user wrote, “My iPhone 14 Pro just arrived and when I launched Snapchat, the camera was shaking a lot and produced a really odd mechanical noise.”

    In response, several users said that they had experienced identical issues with TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. There are also a few videos online that demonstrate this issue. In the videos, the physical camera module of the iPhone 14 Pro is also audibly making some type of grinding or rattling noise, and you can see the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera wobbling in the third-party apps.

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    How a tech behemoth like Apple could be so irresponsible as to ignore checking the first batch of units sold seems weird. This is unquestionably a significant mistake that will make iPhone buyers regret their decision of buying the new iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    Apple is expected to deliver the finest and most dependable products, therefore this is a big letdown for Apple fans.