The European Parliament voted in favor of a new rule requiring all new phones and smaller electronics that use a cable to charge to be equipped with a USB-C port. Apple has embraced the rule globally with the launch of the iPhone 15, which marks the end of Lightning devices. The company has already dumped Lightning on the iPad and AirPods Pro, leaving only a handful of devices remaining that still have the proprietary port.

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Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known analyst, has expressed skepticism about the sales of iPhone 16, citing the slow rollout of Apple Intelligence, a new feature expected to be released in the second half of 2024. Apple Intelligence is expected to be rolled out over the course of nine months, which may lead to unrealistic expectations about its impact on iPhone 16 sales. The feature is expected to be released in the second half of 2024.

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Apple updated its entry-level iPhone, iPhone SE, in March 2022, and rumors are now emerging about the next generation, iPhone SE 4. The new device is expected to have a more radical overhaul, with minimal upgrades in the previous model. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be released soon, with no official release date announced yet.

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Apple rarely discounts its own products, but other stores often offer discounts on Apple devices. Students can get up to $150 in gift cards when purchasing certain Apple products during the Back To School event. Apple also has a Refurbished Store where you can sometimes find a bargain.

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Apple may shift prices upward for the iPhone 17, which is expected to be a huge upgrade. The iPhone 17 lineup will reportedly include three models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 will have a 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19/8GB, and a price tag of $799. The iPhone 17 Pro will have a 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB, and a price tag of $1,099. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a 6.86-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB, and a price tag of $1,099.

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Apple's next iPhone SE 4 is rumored to be based on the chassis of the iPhone 16, which has not been launched yet. The prediction comes from Weibo-based leaker Fixed Focus Digital. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to use the same backplate manufacturing process as the standard iPhone 16.

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Steve Jobs' vision from 25 years ago is still relevant today. Apple has launched Vision Pro in the UK, allowing the author to try it out. Apple's retail stores play a crucial role in the launch, more so than ever before.

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Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Z Flip6 and Fold6 phones will no longer come with the Samsung Messages app preloaded, marking the first casualty of Apple's move to support RCS (Rich Communication Services) on its iPhones. This change will also affect non-folding Galaxy phones in the future. The move is seen as a response to Apple's upcoming release of RCS for Messages in iOS 18, which will bring richer media and delivery and read receipts for those who don't use iMessage.

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A good MacBook bag should be made from good materials, have plenty of pockets and compartments, and have a good design. It should also protect the MacBook from breaking, especially since it's an expensive device. There are many companies that make protective accessories for MacBooks, including laptop bags, rucksacks, sleeves, covers, and cases.

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A massive global IT outage was caused by a defect in a Windows update, affecting businesses and services worldwide. The outage grounded flights, delayed ticket sales, and knocked Sky News off the air. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz confirmed the issue, stating that a single content update for Windows hosts was the root cause. The company is working with impacted customers to resolve the issue.

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