In Q1 Apple fell from first place to fifth place in the China smartphone market, In Q4 2024, Apple had a slim lead as No.1 but, in Q1 2025, Apple’s iPhone shipments dropped 9% to 9.8 million units, says IDC. China government subsidies for local brands propelled Chinese phones into the top four slots, led by Xiaomi, followed by Huawei, ...
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Apple M4 Mac mini gets iFixit teardown treatment
The M4 Mac mini is the latest bit of expensive Apple kit to get the iFixit teardown attention, which is always interesting to see.
What caught your eye this week? (Apple, Kioxia, Littelfuse, SCAR-E)
We're talking about Apple and the UKESF's STEM programme, the downward valuation of Kioxia, two new good tactile switches, and the Space Capable Asteroid Robotic Explorer...
Fluke thermal camera for phones spans -10 to +550°C
Fluke has launched a pocket-sized thermal camera that plugs into mobile phones. It has a resolution of 256 x 192, a 25Hz frame-rate and a temperature range of -10 to +550°C (±2% or ±2°C). The camera has “real-time high and low temperature markers, with comprehensive temperature analysis for spot, line and area, supported with a thermal imaging app”, said the ...
Girls at the core of the UK electronics industry
Apple is once again partnering with the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) for its Girls Into Electronics initiative. This year, a mentoring element has been added. The UK charity works with leading universities and schools to invite female students aged 15-18 to experience the opportunities that an electronics engineering-related course can offer. This year, the Apple + Girls into Electronics ...
iFixit tears down Apple iPhone 16 and finds it greener
It doesn't take iFixit long to teardown the latest Apple smartphone - the iPhone 16 (and iPhone 16 Plus) in this case. The good news is that phone has had a major internal redesign...
iFixit tears down the Apple iPad Pro 13
A bit of an Apple theme developing. After the Apple Pencil Pro, I'm now highlighting the iFixit teardown of the new iPad Pro 13.
Gadget Watch: Apple Pencil Pro writes itself into stylus history
Can a pencil – even an Apple Pencil Pro – ever be worth $130 of your money? Can a stylus have that much style? I saw the price of the updated device with disbelief, even allowing for Apple mania, and the gushing media coverage made me feel more cold. But – hey – this blog is meant to cover the ...
UKESF, Apple strengthen ‘Girls into Electronics’ partnership
Apple is extending its support for the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) programme Girls into Electronics 2024, which aims to inspire girls to explore future careers in the industry. Apple supported the programme last year and for 2024 participants will also be offered the opportunity to join Apple’s Mentorship Programme and connect with Apple engineers to provide advice. “At Apple ...
Tablet decline
Q4 tablet shipments fell 17.4% y-o-y to 36.8 million units, says IDC – the largest decline in Q4 tablet shipments since 2016. For 2023, tablet shipments totaled 128.5 million units, a decline of 20.5% compared to 2022 and the lowest annual volume since 2011. Apple retained its top spot in the tablet market, despite a notable decline in shipments for ...