Apple's battery diagnostics, found under Settings > Battery > Battery Health, show whether a battery is 'Normal' or 'Significantly Degraded' along with cycle count and maximum capacity relative to when new. Apple considers a battery worn out once capacity falls below 80%, recommending replacement at that point. Additional warning signs include rapid percentage drops, unexpected shutdowns, sluggish performance under heavy use, overheating when idle, and physical battery bulging, the last of which warrants immediate contact with Apple Support.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-28
A writer's iPhone 15 Pro Max has reached 1,000 charge cycles, the threshold Apple designed the device to endure before battery health falls below 80 percent, and it now reports 81 percent health. The phone hasn't triggered iOS's battery service warning, but the owner says daily screen-on time has dropped sharply from over 12 hours when new to barely lasting until evening now.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-28
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement covering US customers who bought certain iPhone 15 and 16 models between June 2024 and March 2025, after complaints that promised Apple Intelligence and Siri features weren't delivered as advertised. Apple denies wrongdoing but is allowing eligible owners of devices like the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max to file claims for compensation, with estimates suggesting around $25 per device.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-21
Apple is distributing $250 million to settle claims that it advertised AI-enhanced Siri features that were never actually delivered. Owners of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model purchased between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 in the US can now file for a payout through the settlement website.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-21
Apple has released iOS 27, extending general software updates to devices as old as the iPhone 11. However, the headline feature—an AI-enhanced version of Siri—is restricted to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, likely due to processing demands of on-device AI.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-14
Most major phone makers, including Apple, Google and Samsung, have phased out the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of USB-C for wired audio, charging and data transfer. Apple made the switch starting with the iPhone 7 in 2016, followed by Google in 2017 and Samsung in 2019, with Apple finally adopting USB-C for the iPhone 15 due to EU regulation. Sony remains an exception, still including a 3.5mm jack on its upcoming Xperia 1 VIII.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-14
Apple is overhauling Siri into 'Siri AI' with the iOS 27 update, giving it the ability to index texts, emails, calendars, and photos directly on the device to answer personal questions in natural language. The assistant can also read and respond to whatever is currently on screen, such as summarizing a webpage in Safari, without needing a screenshot first. These features require the processing power of an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
wired.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces a new AI-powered Siri, but it only runs on iPhone 15 Pro models and later, leaving older devices with the standard assistant. The feature currently supports English only and is unavailable in the EU and China due to regulatory restrictions. Users can enable it manually through Settings, though some may be placed on a waitlist lasting from minutes to days before gaining access.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
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