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The iPhone 18 Pro in Deep Black, whose worldwide C2 modem the U.S. version of the larger Pro Max does not get.

Why the iPhone 18 Pro Max Sold in the US Skips Apple's New Modem

Every iPhone 18 Pro model uses Apple's own C2 modem except one: the Pro Max sold in the United States, which quietly reverts to a Qualcomm chip.

Tech  · 13 Sep 2026, 09:23  · Daniel Okafor
A lithium-ion iPhone battery removed from its housing, showing the internal pouch cell.

Why Your iPhone's Battery Health Number Drops Even With Careful Use

Battery Health isn't a bug or bad luck, it's chemistry. Here's what actually degrades a lithium-ion cell, and which habits genuinely speed it up.

Tech  · 11 Jul 2026, 15:19  · Daniel Okafor
An Apple store, where prices on iPhones, iPads and Macs could rise as memory chip costs climb.

Apple Says Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' as Memory Costs Surge

The company that built the most profitable supply chain in technology says it can no longer shield buyers from soaring memory prices.

Business  · 18 Jun 2026, 07:16  · Priya Raman