When Apple introduced their iPhone 15s, only the Pro and Pro Max models (read more expensive) came with a frame made with a titanium alloy. We suppose that's Apple's way of differentiating its Pro and Pro Max models from the rest of the lineup.

Thankfully, it seems that Samsung could be a bit more generous with its upcoming Galaxy S24 series, where apparently all the models, which includes the base Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, will come with a titanium frame. This is according to a post on X by @Tech_Reve.

That being said, we should point out that not everyone agrees with this rumor. A comment by reputable tipster Ice Universe claims that titanium will only be available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra model, but @Tech_Reve believes otherwise. Of course, since these are just rumors it's probably best taken with a grain of salt.

Assuming the rumors are true, it could mean that we might be able to expect a price increase in the Galaxy S24 series since titanium is not only more expensive, but has also been known to be difficult to work with. Hopefully Samsung's use of titanium will yield better results than Apple, where the titanium iPhone 15s have been found to be less durable than you might expect of a phone made using titanium.

It's undeniably one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world, but even Apple's newest iPhone 15 Pro models aren't safe from performance issues. In particular, a number of iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners have reported overheating problems on their devices, shortly after the launch of the phone.

According to different reports online, users have experienced overheating on their iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max units while performing different tasks, such as charging, camera usage, social media apps, and gaming. It would appear that Apple has been listening, after the Cupertino-based company issued a statement acknowledging the overheating problem on its devices. As per Apple:

"We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity. We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software update. Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system. We're working with these app developers on fixes that are in the process of rolling out."

Based on this, Apple is adamant that the overheating issue can be solved by a software fix, as well as working with third-party app developers to fully optimize their software for the 15 Pro Models. The company also refuted speculations that the titanium frame contributed to the heating problem on the phones, a theory which some have claimed to be the root cause.

In any case, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users should keep an eye out for any new software updates from Apple soon.

Remember all those years ago when Samsung was having issues with its Galaxy Note 7 batteries where they would swell, explode, and catch on fire? It looks like Apple is close to having its own Note 7 moment with its brand new iPhone 15s.

This is according to an image shared on X in which it showed off a brand new iPhone 15 Pro with its screen sticking out slightly, which apparently was due to a swollen battery that caused the display to be pushed out.

One of the criticisms of the new iPhone 15 models is that they seem to run really hot, a lot hotter compared to their predecessors and the competition. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that this might be a software issue that can be fixed with a patch, but it might come at the cost of throttling the A17 chipset so that it won't draw too much power, thus reducing the amount of heat produced.

Now to play devil's advocate, some have pointed out that in the photo, there appears to be some kind of dent/scratches at the corner of the phone. This suggests that the reason the display popped out might have been because the user tried to pry it open, as opposed to it being caused by a swollen battery.

It's hard to say for sure if the claims in the post are legit, so maybe approach it with a healthy dose of skepticism. But what's undeniable is that Apple's new iPhone 15s do have a heat issue, but the jury is still out as to whether or not Apple will ultimately find itself in a similar situation as Samsung did all those years ago.

There's no doubt that Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max is a pretty impressive smartphone, packing some high-end hardware in addition to the company's signature mobile OS. While the same can be said for its cameras, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is not perfect, at least according to new scores from DXOMARK.

Based on several test scenarios carried out by DXOMARK, the iPhone 15 Pro Max managed to score a total of 154 points, placing it in second place behind the Huawei P60 Pro in global rankings. The 15 Pro Max managed to excel in several key areas, including vivid photo brightness and contrast when viewed on HDR displays, accurate exposure even in night photos, natural color rendering, impressive detail in bright light photos, video stabilization, as well as accurate autofocus capabilities.

On the other hand though, there's a reason that the 15 Pro max only landed second place - the phone fell short in several categories including considerable noise in low-light images, unwanted flare, ghosting and aliasing in some photos, limited dynamic range in photos, as well as inconsistent detail in zoomed-in photographs.

In terms of hardware, the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a main 48MP sensor with f/1.78 aperture, dual pixel autofocus and OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with dual pixel autofocus, and a 12MP f/2.8 telephoto lens with dual pixel autofocus. Meanwhile, the front of the phone packs a 12MP selfie camera with OIS.

Following the announcement of four upgraded iPhones, two refreshed smartwatches, and some unchanged earbuds with a new type of charging case a couple of weeks ago, all the recent silence on the iPad release front would seem to suggest that Apple has no other devices left to unveil this year.

The company's ultra-high-end iPad Pros, for instance, have explicitly been rumored for a (major) upgrade in 2024 of late, while the inevitable next-gen iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini are pretty much completely shrouded in mystery as far as everything from their specs to their designs and launch dates are concerned.

But out of nowhere, a new report by a fairly reputable publication casually mentions a "new small-size iPad" expected to see daylight "in the fourth quarter." That's the fourth quarter of 2023, mind you, which will kick off in just a few days and wrap up when the year ends.

Although the iPad mini 7 is not identified by name, we're almost certain that's what Digitimes is anticipating Apple will roll out soon based on the latest rumblings in the supply chain. Of course, it's unlikely that the tech giant will even use that branding, with recent history suggesting that we're dealing with yet another "New iPad mini" instead.

This should replace the 2021-released sixth-gen iPad mini, which radically changed the face of its 7.9-inch predecessor from 2019 with some nice extra screen real estate, significantly thinner bezels, a fingerprint sensor switched to the tablet's side, and a "modern" USB Type-C port.

With all of that in mind, it's probably wise not to expect a similarly drastic set of revisions and upgrades from the seventh-generation iPad mini, which is extremely likely to look virtually identical to the aforementioned 2021 edition from the outside while packing a newer and faster processor than the Apple A15 on the inside.

That's all we can really say about the iPad mini (2023) right now, which may or may not materialize as tipped by Digitimes and may or may not help the tablet market as a whole recover during the holiday season after a few quarters of worrying global shipment declines.