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The iPhone 5S is one name rumors have assigned to Apple’s next-gen smartphone. Expected to be announced sometime during the summer of 2013, the 5S may be a hardware refresh of the iPhone 5, keeping the same general dimensions, build, and screen size.

Apple revives old iPhone performance with iOS 12

iPhone performance was observed running iOS 12 versus previous versions to verify Apple’s claims on improving overall speed.

iPhone battery replacements now happening “without delay,” kind of

Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers can now order replacement batteries for your throttled iPhone and receive them without delay. What does that mean for you?

iPhone SE 2 now has a video and it has a headphone jack

It looks like we’ll be seeing glass on the iPhone SE 2 as well as the headphone jack that some have said would never be returning to an iPhone.

There’s still hope for the iPhone 5s to run iOS 12, its fifth potential major update

The end of the software support road may not be near for 2013’s iPhone 5s, which is currently being tested running the as-yet unreleased iOS 12.

Apple Stores employing contractors for on-site iPhone battery replacements

It seems that Apple Stores are struggling to handle the backlog of battery replacement orders they’re getting with the hands they have on deck.

With iPhone battery replacement program, Apple may give rebates to those who paid full price

That’s according to a Senate committee chairman. That committee has released a letter from Apple that answers some of its questions about the program.

Bring Your Own iPhone to Xfinity Mobile now, more phones soon

Comcast’s cellular service is now ready to accept your old iPhone from another carrier, as long as it is not from one certain carrier.

That iPhone slowdown over time may be more slight than you think

At least, on benchmarks, anyways. But the data shows that performance on the iPhone 5s stays relatively consistent between multiple iOS versions.

No more 32-bit App Store search results, which further suggests iOS 11 will be 64-bit only

iOS 11 is almost here, and literally all the signs point to the new mobile platform version dropping 32-bit app support altogether.

iPhone 6s is most bought smartphone in three continents

According to ScientiaMobile, Apple has taken 18 slots in the top five sets of the six major continents. Samsung has taken ten.

Foxconn manager indicted on theft, fraudulent iPhone sales

He and several accomplices allegedly stole 5,700 testing units of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s between 2013 and 2014 and made $1.56 million off of them.

Apple Store cryptically previews one-day Black Friday ‘shopping event’

Apple is ready to make a Black Friday comeback this year, with mysterious one-day iDeals coming to Cupertino’s official e-store on November 25.

Walmart unveils full Black Friday 2016 deal roster, cheap phones, tabs and wearables galore

Walmart will give away $250 gift cards with all purchases of Apple and Samsung phones on Black Friday, also prepping many tablet and wearable deals.

watchOS 3, iOS 10 released, but take your time with it

It’s September 13 and that means Apple has released iOS 10 out to the public. We suggest you sit it out and wait for the servers to clear out.

Verizon iPhone 7 trade-in deal explicit includes Plus model eligibility

While Sprint and T-Mobile will not take your iPhone 6 Plus or 6s Plus for a free iPhone 7, Verizon will. It can take a whole bunch more, too.

T-Mobile iPhone trade-in promo can get you the latest for only $100

If you have an old iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you’re at best advantage to trade up to the iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. iPhone 5 owners have options, too.

MetroPCS iPhone sales finally extend nationwide, online

If you do go the online route and are picky about your colors, consider your options as different colors of each iPhone variant will come with 64GB.

T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge just $330 today only, but there are other deals

If you’re not reading this on July 1 and didn’t get to take $350 off the Galaxy S6 edge, you’ve got a whole July 4th weekend of savings at T-Mobile.

MetroPCS carries iPhone starting July 1 in Florida, elsewhere soon

Select stores in Florida will get the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and iPhone 5s first. Other stores and MetroPCS online will have availabilities soon.

iOS 10 overtime: uninstalling default apps, device compatibility

Find out which iPhones, iPads and iPod touches you will be able to get iOS 10 on and then see which apps you can delete to save more space on your device.

Apple’s Trade Up with Installments grows in Europe

French, Italian and Spanish customers can trade-in their old iPhones for new ones, but with interest and for a limited time only.

LAPD cracked open an iPhone 5s before the FBI made San Bernardino hack

The department was investigating “The Shield” actor Michael Jace, alleged to have murdered his wife, and was able to get into a locked iPhone 5s.

Supply chain sources forecast another tough quarter for Apple, big yearly drop in iPhone sales

Apple is unlikely to return to form in the April – June quarter, according to analysts, and overall, it’s likely to see a massive 2016 iPhone sales drop.

T-Mobile offers sweet Mother’s Day discounts on Galaxy Note 4 and 5, LG V10, and more

This Mother’s Day, surprise your mom with a discounted LG V10, iPhone 5s, Galaxy Note 5 or LG G Stylo from T-Mobile.

In-depth: a perspective and crystal ball on Apple’s quarterly revenue tumble

Quarterly revenues fell 13 percent from last year, but Apple is a complex company and there are a whole bunch of tangents going on in Cupertino.