iPhone

British

/ ˈaɪˌfəʊn /

noun

a type of mobile phone which includes a music player and internet browser

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And finally, they look at the natural experiment that revealed the unexpected connection between the iPhone and lower birth rates.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

To illustrate, consider a scenario in which you purchase an iPhone 17 standard model, which retails for around $800, with bitcoin that you purchased for half its current price.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Each VPN was installed on iPhone and Android devices, as well as Mac and Windows PC, and on select smart TV platforms, when available.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Apple declined 1.4% as Wall Street was lukewarm to the iPhone maker’s AI plans.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Windy keeps calling every number stored in her iPhone.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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