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Rumor: iPhone 15 models could be easier to repair than previous iPhone generations

Similar to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the upcoming iPhone 15 is rumored to have a redesigned chassis that is “easier to repair,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The change could result in the iPhone 15 Pro units having removable back glasses. With its own chassis redesign, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro case and video leaks hint at the presence of “Action” button, other forthcoming changes

A series of newly leaked images as well as a video purportedly of a case for the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro appear to show several small alterations to the size and position of controls. According to previous rumors that have suggested that Apple is examining the type and position of iPhone controls, such as the […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro may not feature solid-state volume buttons

The rumor mill has recently swirled with the expectation that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will have solid-state volume buttons with haptic feedback, similar to the Home Button introduced with iPhone 7. Now, it sounds like iPhone 15 Pro may not have the solid-state buttons after all due to manufacturing challenges. Apple has reportedly scrapped […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max to feature low-energy chip that will power solid-state buttons when the unit is off or the battery has been depleted

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will use a new ultra-low energy microprocessor allowing certain features like the new capacitive solid-state buttons to remain functional even when the handset is powered off or the battery has run out, according to a source that shared […]

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Apple raises battery replacement repair costs for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

If you need to replace the battery for an out-of-warranty Apple device, you’re not going to love this. The company increased the cost of replacing an iPhone battery from $69 to $99 when it released the iPhone 14 line in September 2022. It is now keeping the $99 pricing for the most current devices while […]