Apple commits to minimum 5-year security updates for iPhones

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Apple has confirmed it will provide security updates for iPhones for at least five years, less than the seven years guaranteed by Samsung and Google. This is the first time Apple has committed to a minimum length of software support for iPhones. A new UK regulation requires companies to provide security updates for internet-connected devices for at least five years. This applies to iPhones, and Apple has confirmed they'll support iPhone 15 with security updates for at least five years from its launch in September 2023.

While Samsung and Google currently offer a longer guarantee, Apple has historically provided security updates for iPhones for over five years. So, iPhone users can likely expect to receive security updates for just as long, if not longer, than Samsung and Google devices.

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Apple’s iPhone 15 to adopt the new Qi2 wireless charging standard

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The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) introduced the Qi2 charging standard earlier this year, based on Apple’s MagSafe technology. And the iPhone 15 line is one of the first smartphones to use this new wireless charging method. This is a surprising move from Apple, which usually takes its time to adopt new technologies (although it has supported Qi wireless charging before).

The WPC announced that new wireless iPhone 15 chargers will be available soon, just in time for the holiday season. Several companies, such as Belkin, Mophie, Anker and Aircharge, have already revealed their Qi2 products that will work with Apple’s latest devices. More than 100 devices are currently being tested and will be released soon. 

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Nothing and CASETiFY launch smartphone case collab for iPhone 14 and 15

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Nothing, the British electronics brand known for its minimalist design, has partnered with CASETiFY for a new line of smartphone cases. But it isn't for its phones. Instead, the collaboration features four cases compatible with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series. It carries that transparent back design distinctive for its devices, but they've made the phone cases for Apple devices. It's available in black or white, with either the "Nothing" logo or white lines highlighting the wireless charger. If you want to confuse people, here's a case to get.

The collection also includes a Nothing Mini Pouch for the Ear (2), Nothing’s wireless earbuds. The pouch has a utility lanyard that makes it easy to carry and access your earbuds and their case. The Nothing x CASETiFY collaboration is available on CASETiFY's website, with pricing starting at US$70 (around CA$97).

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Apple reportedly changes repair policy for iPhone 15 microphones

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Apple can now supposedly repair the bottom-right microphone on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This microphone can now be replaced individually by Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers, instead of replacing the entire mid-frame chassis as before. This change should reduce the repair costs for customers and the environmental impact on Apple.

However, this new procedure only applies to the lower-end iPhone 15 models. For the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and other iPhone models, the bottom-right microphone still requires a mid-frame replacement. The same is true for all other microphones on iPhones, such as the ones near the earpiece and rear camera.

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