Latest news with #iPhone4
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
iPhone owners warned as two popular models added to doomed ‘vintage' list & there's a costly consequence for Apple fans
TWO beloved iPhone models have been doomed to Apple's dreaded "vintage list" and affected users must be careful going forward. Tech companies routinely discontinue products after so many years to make way for shiny new gadgets. 3 iPhone 7 was released back in 2016 Credit: Alamy 3 The iPhone 8 was the last flagship iPhone to feature a Touch ID button Credit: Alamy 3 Both move into Apple's 'vintage' list Credit: Alamy Apple downgrades its older devices into a When a device falls into the vintage category it means repairs can become quite difficult. The definition is important for Apple fans, as once your iPhone enters the vintage stage getting it repaired can become tricky. While these devices are still eligible for repair, it is based on the availability of parts which will soon run out. Read more about Apple Apple defines iPhones and other products as vintage when sales were stopped more than five years ago but less than seven years ago. After seven years, they become obsolete resulting in no hardware service at all. The latest additions to the vintage list are the iPhone 7 Plus and the These were announced way back in September 2016 and September 2017 respectively. Most read in Tech The iPhone 8 was notable for being the last flagship iPhone to feature the home button and Touch ID, before it was axed entirely for Face ID on the Apple's list currently only lists the 64GB and 256GB versions of the iPhone 8 as vintage, but the 128GB version isn't. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location The (PRODUCT)RED versions of the iPhone 8 were already on the vintage list. Elsewhere, Apple bumped the Here is the full list of "vintage" iPhones as it now stands: iPhone 4 (8GB) iPhone 5 iPhone 6 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 8 (64GB, 256GB) iPhone 8 Red iPhone 8 Plus Red iPhone X And these are the iPhones that are obsolete: iPhone iPhone 3G (China mainland) 8GB iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB iPhone 3GS (China mainland) 16GB, 32GB iPhone 3GS (8GB) iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB iPhone 4 CDMA iPhone 4 CDMA (8GB) iPhone 4 16GB, 32GB iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), Black iPhone 4S iPhone 4S (8GB) iPhone 5C iPhone 5S iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6s (32GB) iPhone 6s Plus (32GB) Time to upgrade? Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun If you own an affected device you only really have two choices. Fix any issues you're aware of now while parts are still available - but bear in mind that the cost to get this repair may not be worth it compared to the value of your smartphone today. Or, upgrade. Of course, upgrading to a brand new phone is expensive but it may cost you less in the long run compared to repairs, especially as your current phone will be more prone to further breakages and is likely to go completely kaput soon.
The Verge
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Grid's framed retro gadgets are up to 40 percent off for Father's Day
Whether you're hunting for a last-minute graduation gift or an early Father's Day present, Grid Studio's deconstructed gadgets are worth a look. The company transforms old-school electronics into collages in shadowbox-style frames, which make for truly memorable gifts. And now through May 27th, many are currently steeply discounted in honor of Father's Day. From vintage smartphones to classic gaming consoles, there are plenty of nostalgic gadgets on sale. Apple fans can snag classics like the iPhone 4 for $99 ($70 off), matching its all-time low, or go even further back with the first-generation iPhone 2G for $299 ($400 off). For gamers, the Game Boy Color is on sale for $149 ($100 off) and the PlayStation Portable 1000 (PSP) for $99, down from $229. Even better, in some instances, you can also get an extra 15 percent on other pieces when you use the promo code FA15 like the original NES controller, which is available for $143.65 (around $55 off). That also includes other kinds of tech, like the i Pod Photo for $169.15 ($80 off), the Xbox One Controller for $143.65 ($55 off), and even the iconic Nokia 3310 from the year 2000 for $118.15 ($51 off). Grid Game Boy Color $24936% off $159 Grid's framed Game Boy Color puts Nintendo's famed handheld from 1998 on full display, including the casing, buttons, and even the internal gadgetry. $159 at Grid
The Star
22-05-2025
- The Star
Apple adds iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 to vintage list: What it means for users
The company touted the iPhone 7 plus as the first iPhone to feature an additional 12-megapixel telephoto lens as part of its dual rear camera setup. — Apple Apple has added two new entries to its vintage products list. Website 9to5Mac reported that the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 (64GB and 256GB) has become the latest entries in the 'iPhone products vintage worldwide' list. Previous entries include iPhone 4 (8GB), iPhone 5 and iPhone X. According to Apple on its support page, products are considered vintage when the company stopped distributing them for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Once the company has stopped distributing a product for sale for more than seven years, it will be classified as obsolete by Apple. All hardware services will be discontinued and service providers can no longer order parts for obsolete products. Apple device owners may obtain service and parts from service providers for a minimum of five years from when the company last distributed the product for sale. The iPhone 7 Plus was first released in Malaysia back in 2016, priced from RM3,799. The company touted the model as the first iPhone to feature an additional 12-megapixel telephoto lens as part of its dual rear camera setup. AR feature on iPhone 8. — Apple Apple released the iPhone 8 in 2017, priced from RM3,649 where wireless charging was introduced for the first time for the iPhone. The company also claimed the device as the first smartphone designed for augmented reality.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Hans India
A Year-by-Year Breakdown of Every iPhone Ever Made (2007–2025)
If you've been keeping track of the Apple iPhone lineup since its beginning you'll be reminded of the days where iPhones were released in a simple, easy-to-follow numerical pattern. For instance, the iPhone 4 followed the iPhone 3GS and so on. But things became more complex with the growing iPhone models list from 2007 to 2025—especially when Apple introduced the 'Plus' versions, starting with the iPhone 6, which added another layer to the Apple iPhone models year-wise 2007 - iPhone First iPhone was released to great acclaim in 2007, revolutionizing the industry of smartphones and focussed on the touchscreen aspect. 2008 - iPhone 3G The iPhone was then followed by the iPhone 3G in the year following in 2008, and as the name implies included support for 3G networks. The overall style of the phone was retained in many aspects. 2009 - iPhone 3GS The iPhone 3GS emphasised improved performance; while it retained the same design and 3G features as its predecessor, it was nearly twice as fast as earlier iPhone models. 2010 - iPhone 4 Apple released the iPhone 4 in 2010 which featured a major redesign including its unique glass-and-steel "glass sandwich" structure and a larger 4-inch display representing a complete iPhone timeline history. 2011 - iPhone 4s The design that was a staple that came with iPhone 4 was every iPhone ever released. iPhone 4 was repeated with the iPhone 4s, which included slightly improved specifications and also the introduction of Siri virtual assistant. 2012 - iPhone 5 The iPhone became even larger when it was upgraded to the iPhone 5 however, it offered a display that was 4 inches in diagonal, using an aspect ratio quite close to 16:9. It still had the classic glass sandwich feel, but the new dual-tone colours gave it a fresh, stylish edge. 2013-- iPhone 5s series, iPhone 5c The design of the iPhone 5 was identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 5, Apple threw the faster chip. Apple also adopted an entirely new approach when it launched in the iPhone release history iPhone 5c's polycarbonate shell available in various colors like the unimaginably vivid yellow, green, and pink. 2014. - iPhone 6 series The iPhone 6 introduced a sleek new metallic design and was the first in the series to come in two sizes: the standard iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen and the larger iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5-inch display. 2015. - Series iPhone 6s The trend of having a bigger Plus version was a trend that continued in the new iPhone 6s. Both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus featured a similar design, however with improved performance due to the A9 chip that was introduced. 2016--iPhone 7 series With a slight change in style iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus had been offered with new colours including jet black and matte black. They were also the first iPhones to do away with the 3.5mm headphone jack. 2017 - iPhone X, iPhone 8 series In the year 2017, Apple completely changed the design of iPhone X, a completely new design. The bezels that were thick and the distinctive home button were gone, replaced by an almost-bezel-less display, and s an edge on top, which included the front camera and an Infrared sensor mechanism that was new to enable FaceID. 2018--iPhone XR, iPhone XS series Since 2018, the brand new bezel-less FaceID design was Apple's top priority. This is why three iPhone launch dates by year were introduced that all featured the appearance of the. The flagship phones were the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and an entry-level iPhone XR. 2019 -- iPhone 11 series The iPhone 11 series replaced the previously confusing lineup with a more streamlined selection, where the iPhone 11 served as the entry-level model. 2020 -- iPhone 12 series The iPhone 12 series in 2020 offered four models in place of the three. The basic iPhone 12, the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max succeeded the iPhone 11 series, a new iPhone 12 mini, with the screen size of 5.4 inch screen, was added to offer a smaller version of the other models that had the 6.1-inch (or larger) screen. 2021-- iPhone 13 series iPhone 13 series also had four different models that were all directly akin to iPhone 12 series. iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 13 series improved the series' performance, and also reduced the dimensions of its notch. 2022 -- iPhone 14 series Apple changed its lineup slightly in the past year, with Apple's iPhone 14 series. The Plus model substituted the mini and buyers can also purchase a larger, smaller non-Pro iPhone 14 Plus. 2023 -- iPhone 15 series Apple launched their newest iPhone 15 series in 2023 which consists of the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and the highest-end 15 Pro Max. Despite maintaining the design of the iPhone 14 models the newest iPhones feature significant improvements including USB-C charging capability and titanium frames with Pro versions including an advanced A17 Pro chip suitable for console-grade gaming with real-time ray tracing. 2024--iPhone 16 series Apple has also revealed the launch of the new iPhone 16 series in September 2024. It will introduce a variety of new features to the line. There are still four iPhone variations namely the iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, all four versions now have the brand new Camera Control mechanism, which provides new and intuitive ways to access the camera app and snap photos quickly. 2025 - iPhone 16e The logical successor to the SE series, the iPhone 16e, launched in 2025, to mixed reviews. Many were thrilled by the reality that this iPhone evolution timeline offered features such as Apple's Apple A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence and an impressive 48-megapixel Fusion camera for a relatively low cost of Rs. 59,900. Many have criticised the 16e's dated 60Hz refresh speed display absence in MagSafe charging and the only rear camera. It could be an excellent iPhone release list from 2007 for users looking to upgrade to iOS or Apple users who want upgrading from the old iPhone 11 or 12.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
China's Xiaomi to launch self-developed mobile chip in late May
BEIJING: Chinese smartphone and EV maker Xiaomi said on Thursday it will launch a new self-developed advanced mobile chip, XringO1, in late May, as it seeks to power more of its high-end devices with proprietary silicon. The announcement was made by Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun on his Weibo account. He did not give any further details. Xiaomi's renewed push into mobile chip development comes as competition in China 's smartphone market has been intensifying, with rivals like Huawei and Apple leveraging their own custom-designed chips to create tightly integrated ecosystems and enhance user experience. Apple started designing its own custom chips in 2010, with the introduction of the A4 chip in the first-generation iPad and iPhone 4. As of this year most of its products use Apple silicon including the M series for Macs and iPads, the A series for iPhones and iPads, and the S series for Apple Watch. The XringO1 mobile chip was developed by Xiaomi's internal chip design unit using ARM's architecture and manufactured by the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, using its advanced 3-nm node, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, who declined to be named. Xiaomi, the world's third largest smartphone maker that also manufactures home appliances and cars, began designing its own chips in 2014 and launched its first mobile processor, the 28-nm Pengpai S1, in 2017, which debuted in the Xiaomi 5C smartphone. However, by 2019, the company had shifted focus to less complex chips such as image sensors and power management ICs, as mobile processor development stalled due to high costs. But the company resumed mobile chip development in 2021, the source said. Xiaomi aims to eventually use the mobile chip in premium consumer electronics, including smartphones and tablets, the source added, without providing further details. Xiaomi launched its most premium smartphone Xiaomi 15 Ultra earlier this year, with the base model starting at 6,499 yuan ($901.29). The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile processor, which offers premium experience in visuals and gaming applications. Following U.S. export restrictions imposed last year, TSMC is no longer permitted to manufacture AI chips for mainland Chinese clients if the designs require 7nm or more advanced nodes. However, smartphone chips have largely been exempt from these restrictions. Till now, Qualcomm has been Xiaomi's main supplier of mobile chips. Qualcomm's revenue from China surged 46% to $17.8 billion in the fiscal year ended September 29, 2024, the company's annual report shows. Qualcomm didn't immediately respond to a request for comments. Xiaomi didn't immediately respond to a request for comments.
