The lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models launching later this year will be equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera lens, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities. In a research note today, obtained by MacRumors, Pu said the 48-megapixel lens on these models will use a new three-stacked sensor that can capture more light for improved image quality. However, based on recent supply chain checks, Pu believes the stacked sensor is likely facing yield issues that could result in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus production delays. The devices are still expected to launch in September as of now. Apple first introduced a 48-megapixel camera lens on the iPhone 14 Pro…

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) is widely rumored to exclusively feature periscope lens technology, according to Twitter account @URedditor. In a tweet Tuesday, the leaker independently confirms this info. Periscope camera lens system Joe Rossignol for MacRumors: Last month, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the periscope lens will enable up to 5x-6x optical zoom when shooting photos with the rear camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, compared to up to 3x on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. With a periscope lens, light absorbed by the image sensor is bent or “folded,” allowing for a greater distance between the camera elements within the compact design of a smartphone. This technology allows…

As widely rumored, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will exclusively feature an upgraded Telephoto lens with periscope technology, according to Twitter account @URedditor. In a tweet today, the leaker said they finally independently confirmed this information. Last month, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the periscope lens will enable up to 5x-6x optical zoom when shooting photos with the rear camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, compared to up to 3x on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. When taking a photo, optical zoom does not have any blurriness when zooming in, like digital zoom does. With a periscope lens, light absorbed by the image sensor is bent or "folded," allowing for a greater distance between…

On Thursday, Apple shared its fiscal Q2 2023 earnings report with revenue of $94.8 billion, down 3% year-on-year. Still, CEO Tim Cook insists that mass layoffs are not part of Apple’s current plans. He reiterated today that he sees job cuts as a “last resort.” more… The post Tim Cook reiterates that mass layoffs are a ‘last resort’ and not part of Apple’s current plans appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Workers at Apple’s unionized retail store in Maryland are asking for higher pay, additional time off, and changes including allowing customers to tip employees. Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News: The employees, represented by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, are conducting negotiations with Apple on Wednesday and Thursday. Their latest proposal calls for raises of as much as 10%, as well as major changes to the outlet’s vacation policy, bereavement leave and overtime. The store in Towson was the first Apple retail location in the US to unionize, and other efforts since then haven’t made much headway. Workers at a location in Oklahoma City agreed to unionize, though negotiations with Apple haven’t begun. Efforts in Atlanta and St.…

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives expects Apple to report strong iPhone revenue when it issues its second-quarter earnings report on Thursday. Ives says that Chinese demand is fueling sales. Apple’s iPhone revenue is expected to be at least in line with expectations, according to Ives. He says that the company is benefiting from strong demand in China, which is its second-largest market. Apple’s earnings report will be closely watched by investors. The company is the world’s most valuable company, and its earnings are a bellwether for the tech industry. Adam Clark for Barron’s: Consensus forecasts are for Apple to report $92.91 billion in revenue for the March quarter with $48.8 billion coming from iPhone sales, according to a FactSet poll of…