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The titanium frame of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is only 18% more expensive than the metal frame of the iPhone 14 Pro Max Counterpoint Research analysts calculated the cost of components for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and found that compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, components for the smartphone cost Apple $37.7 more. It seemed that such a significant increase was provided mainly by the titanium frame of the case, but no: it accounts for only 18% of the increase in price. [caption id="attachment_80808" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] For comparison, the cost of the A17 Pro single-chip system, compared to the A16, increased by $30, and the cost of camera components increased by 34%. At the same time, due to falling prices in the memory market, Apple managed to save almost $17 on memory chips. Also, the screen costs a little less than Apple – by 4%. The cost of iPhone 15 Pro Max components has been calculated [caption id="attachment_80809" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] Analysts estimate that the share of components developed by Apple itself increased from 22% in the iPhone 14 Pro Max to 25% in the iPhone 15 Pro Max

However, the Federation Council did not ban the iPhone Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko said that the iPhone and other Apple devices definitely cannot be used for official purposes from the point of view of state security. It’s clear why people are abandoning the iPhone. At the very least, you definitely can’t use them for official purposes, because our non-partners are already listening to the whole world. This has long been proven; no one denies that such a possibility exists. From the point of view of state and personal security, of course, this already poses a certain threat. [caption id="attachment_73803" align="aligncenter" width="748"] iPhone[/caption] Valentina Matvienko added that Russia needs to continue to develop domestic industrial production, including the production of smartphones, to completely abandon Western gadgets. the head of the Federation Council said that the iPhone threatens state security Both the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Digital Development are doing this. They must be competitive in both quality and price. And with appropriate accompaniment. She added that there are no bans on the use of iPhones in the Federation Council, except at closed events: “Whether someone has an iPhone or not, it doesn’t matter, because we usually hold open meetings. But when closed meetings are held, where a certain level of secrecy is required, of course, the bringing of any phones, not just iPhones, is prohibited.” Previously, the Federal Customs Service (FCS) of Russia prohibited customs officers from using Apple products for official purposes. The Russian Ministry of Education has banned its employees from using iPhone smartphones and other Apple devices in the workplace from July 18, 2023. Last week, employees of all Rostec organizations were prohibited from using iPhone smartphones and other Apple equipment for official purposes. The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade officially confirmed that department employees will be prohibited from using iPhone smartphones for work correspondence from July 17.

Deliveries are promised in November or December On the Chinese social network, the iPhone 15 and its price reduction, which has continued since the start of sales of new Apple smartphones, are leading the ranking of the most popular requests. According to Mydrivers, prices for all iPhone 15 models have dropped significantly. Some models can be purchased with a discount of $150 or more for older versions with the Pro prefix. [caption id="attachment_73032" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone and Huawei[/caption] The decline of the iPhone and the dawn of Huawei? Previously, a research report published by Counterpoint Research confirmed that sales of the iPhone 15 series were 4.5% lower in the 17 days since its release in China than iPhone 14 sales last year. At the same time, sales of the iPhone 15 Pro Max fell the most - by 14%. It is followed by the iPhone 15 Pro with an 11% drop. This situation turned out to be very unusual for the launch of new iPhones. The situation with the Huawei Mate 60 series is different. There are no Mate 60 smartphones in online stores. Huawei's official flagship store on JD.com also has no smartphones in stock and accepts purchase orders twice a day. Even if you manage to order a smartphone, deliveries will not be until November or December.

It was initiated by the Chinese authorities China has launched an investigation into iPhone maker Foxconn over taxes and land use, the Financial Times reported, citing Chinese state media. The Global Times, citing anonymous sources, said tax authorities were inspecting Foxconn facilities in Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces, while natural resources officials were inspecting facilities in Henan and Hubei. Foxconn said it would cooperate with the investigation: “Compliance with laws and regulations is a core principle of the group around the world. We will actively cooperate with the relevant authorities." The Global Times article quoted an expert as saying, "Taiwan-funded enterprises, including Foxconn, should also shoulder corresponding social responsibilities and play a positive role in promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations." The iPhone manufacturer became a defendant in the investigation [caption id="attachment_72986" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone[/caption] In the past, Beijing has targeted local subsidiaries of Taiwanese companies through regulatory investigations and political pressure. Chinese officials often call on Taiwanese companies to promote “peaceful development” between the two sides. Apple is trying to navigate a rocky relationship with China at a time of tension between Beijing and Washington. Last week, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook traveled to China and met with members of Xi Jinping's leadership team, including Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and China's ministers of commerce and information technology. Chinese government departments and state-owned enterprises have banned or discouraged employees from using Apple devices in recent months. In September, Beijing warned of "security incidents" related to the iPhone.

The search query "Xiaomi 14" has become one of the most popular on Weibo Xiaomi has not yet even begun to properly publish teasers dedicated to the latest Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, but the Chinese have already begun to submit applications for the purchase of devices. The MyDrivers resource reports that on some sites the demand is greater than for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. [caption id="attachment_72757" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] The Chinese are obsessed with Xiaomi 14: demand is greater than for iPhone 15 Pro Max Another sign of hysteria: on the Weibo social network, the search query “Xiaomi 14” reached the top. This was noticed by the head of Xiaomi China and the Redmi brand, Lu Weibing; on his Weibo page, the top manager asked to explain why Xiaomi 14 was so popular even before its debut. It turned out that the driver of the growth of interest in Xiaomi 14 was the devices of the Xiaomi 13 line. More precisely, here is the answer to the question that received the most likes: “ Because [Xiaomi] 13 is very successful and has gained great popularity .” Judging by how events are developing, the Xiaomi 14 line of devices may even surpass their predecessors in popularity.

Users keep complaining Owners of iPhone 15 series smartphones continue to report burnt-out screens with afterimages remaining on them. This time, Mashable reported problems on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, publishing photos showing afterimages of the keyboard and various application icons. [caption id="attachment_69943" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] It's unclear what exactly is causing the problem and why it only affects the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. According to iMore, OLED screens are prone to burn-in, but technology companies have found ways to mitigate this problem over the years to the point where it has become virtually non-existent. The problem of iPhone 15 Pro Max screen burn-in is gaining momentum [caption id="attachment_69945" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] As TV manufacturer LG states, “In most cases, TV burn-in is the result of continuously displaying static images or on-screen elements on the screen for many hours or days—with the brightness at peak levels.” [caption id="attachment_69946" align="aligncenter" width="450"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] It has been suggested that the problem may be the super-bright screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the brightness of which can exceed 2000 cd/ m2. The overheating issue experienced by some iPhone 15 Pro devices may also play a role. Previously, a Reddit user posted a photo of his iPhone 15 Pro Max with a burnt-out screen and also talked about his experience communicating with Apple support. He was advised to wait for the official release of iOS 17.1 firmware, which could fix this problem.

But the price of the basic iPhone 15 has risen the most with the change of generations Information has appeared on the Internet about the cost of production of new Apple smartphones. It turned out that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most expensive smartphone in Apple history.  [caption id="attachment_69905" align="aligncenter" width="557"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] iPhone 15 Pro Max production cost is the highest in iPhone history The new flagship costs Apple $558, which is 12% more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max a year ago. The iPhone 15 Pro costs $523 to manufacture, the iPhone 15 Plus costs $442, and the iPhone 15 costs $423. Interestingly, it is the base model that has risen in price the most compared to its predecessor - by 16%. Why exactly she is unclear.  [caption id="attachment_69906" align="aligncenter" width="664"] iPhone 15 Pro Max[/caption] Nikkei authors also note that the tetraprism telephoto camera of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 380% more expensive than the telephoto lens with a three-fold zoom of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.   Let's remember that today we also reported that the A17 Pro SoC costs $130, which is less than what they ask for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.