Counterpoint Research projects global foldable phone shipments will exceed 100 million units this year, with Apple entering the category via the iPhone Ultra and quickly capturing a quarter of the market—putting it second behind Samsung and ahead of Huawei. The firm expects Apple's share to climb to 40% the following year, surpassing Samsung. Separately, Xiaomi has launched its book-style 18 Fold in China just a day before Apple's own hardware event.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
CNET's latest People's Picks survey asked readers to rate phone brands on customer satisfaction, battery longevity, and price-to-value. Google came out on top with a 4.52 out of 5 average score, narrowly edging out Motorola at 4.45, while Samsung and Apple trailed with 4.19 and 3.87 respectively.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-08
With new iPhone models on the horizon, buyers face a choice between purchasing directly from Apple or through a wireless carrier. Apple offers unlocked phones with no long-term contract, plus a discount of about $30 if the phone is activated with a carrier at purchase, while carriers often provide financing plans that spread costs over time.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-08
Developer pdfu found unreleased code in the iOS 27 beta's Camera app suggesting Apple is testing four professional-grade features, including histogram and waveform exposure scopes and focus peaking tools. These functions aren't currently active in any released beta but appear to be built into the app's underlying code, according to the discovery.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
Apple Arcade will exclusively debut Pusheen's Place on October 1st, the popular cartoon cat's first video game. Players can collect and care for over 100 Pusheen variations while completing minigames like Snack Stack, Parfait Pop, and Batch Match, and decorating rooms for characters such as Pusheenicorn and Pancake Pusheen. Developers plan to keep expanding the game with new Pusheens, decor themes, and features after launch.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-08
An Android Authority writer who has used both Android and iPhone devices for over a decade discusses rumors of Apple's first foldable phone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra. The author outlines five features—including a crease-free display—that would be necessary for them to consider fully switching from their Android device to Apple's foldable.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-08
On the latest Apple @ Work episode sponsored by Mosyle, Pharos's Kevin Pickhardt discussed how printers often remain the weakest link in corporate security setups. He addressed the tension between maintaining paper backups and audit trails while protecting organizations from print-related vulnerabilities.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
Apple is said to be considering ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a fast-growing Chinese DRAM maker, as a potential supplier for some of its China-related memory needs. CXMT has not confirmed Apple by name but says it is open to working with top global customers and claims its products can compete with established suppliers on performance and reliability. The move would give Apple added leverage in talks with existing suppliers Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and Kioxia.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-08
Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside its iPhone 18 Pro models, arriving seven years after Samsung's original Galaxy Fold. Reports suggest the device will use a short, wide, passport-like design, a shape that Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi have all released in recent months despite Apple not having launched or even officially teased its version yet.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-08
In a new episode of 9to5Mac Overtime recorded at IFA Berlin, host Fernando Silva discusses an anticipated iPhone Ultra along with five other products Apple is expected to unveil at its upcoming 'Awe Dropping' launch event. The episode also promotes a free cybersecurity summit and a sponsor's password management tools.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
trinamiX, a sensor technology spin-off of BASF, has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of infringing seven patents covering skin-detection methods used to defeat spoofing attempts against Face ID. The suit targets recent iPhone models from the 15 through 17 lineup, the iPhone Air, and several iPad Pro generations, arguing Apple copied technology that distinguishes real human skin from masks or photos using reflected light patterns.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-08
There is no single button in iOS that resets the Camera app back to its original settings, according to a new how-to guide. Instead, users who want to undo accumulated tweaks or clean up a second-hand iPhone must manually revert each camera option one by one.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-08
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