Media

Press coverage at a glance.

This archive groups public press coverage of Lirum by country and outlet. Lirum Labs is based in Canada, and media inquiries can be sent to contact@lirumlabs.com.

35
Countries
218
Press mentions
203
Outlets
2012-2026
Coverage years

Featured coverage

Headline articles.

The most widely cited editorial stories and reviews that put Lirum in front of a global audience.

Reuters
USA

Reuters

2018

Reuters interviewed Lirum during coverage of Apple's battery-health controversy and the scrutiny around how much device information users were allowed to see.

The Guardian
UK

The Guardian

2015

The Guardian referenced Lirum as the practical tool readers could use to identify which A9 supplier powered their iPhone 6s.

The Telegraph
UK

The Telegraph

2015

The Telegraph included Lirum Device Info in its reporting on how battery life could vary depending on the A9 supplier.

Gizmodo
USA

Gizmodo

2015

Gizmodo told readers to use Lirum Device Info to find out whether their iPhone shipped with a Samsung or TSMC processor.

9to5Mac
USA

9to5Mac

2015

9to5Mac included Lirum in its chipgate coverage while comparing thermals and battery performance between the two A9 variants.

Outlets

Publications and platforms that featured Lirum in their coverage.

Reuters
Engadget
Cult of Mac
The Guardian
The Telegraph
Wired
9to5Mac
BGR
PhoneArena
MacRumors
Gizmodo
News.com.au
Express
BetaNews
Techlicious
Tech Times
Redmond Pie
GIGAZINE
Pplware
TechTudo
AOL

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USA

Featured U.S. coverage

U.S. outlets covered Lirum across reviews, device diagnostics, chip-identification guides, and later battery-health reporting.

27 references
Reuters
USA

Reuters

2018

Reuters interviewed Lirum during coverage of Apple's battery-health controversy and the scrutiny around how much device information users were allowed to see.

Redmond Pie
USA

Redmond Pie

2018

Redmond Pie used Lirum Device Info in its batterygate-era walkthrough for checking whether slowdown was tied to battery degradation.

MacRumors
USA

MacRumors

2015

MacRumors recommended Lirum Device Info as the app to identify whether an iPhone 6s shipped with a Samsung or TSMC A9.

Gizmodo
USA

Gizmodo

2015

Gizmodo told readers to use Lirum Device Info to find out whether their iPhone shipped with a Samsung or TSMC processor.

9to5Mac
USA

9to5Mac

2015

9to5Mac included Lirum in its chipgate coverage while comparing thermals and battery performance between the two A9 variants.

Tom's Guide
USA

Tom's Guide

2015

Tom's Guide referenced Lirum Device Info in its own chipgate reporting.

BGR
USA

BGR

2015

BGR pointed readers to Lirum when explaining how to tell whether an iPhone 6s had the A9 chip at the center of chipgate coverage.

PhoneArena
USA

PhoneArena

2015

PhoneArena showed readers how to use Lirum Device Info to check which supplier manufactured the A9 inside an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus.

Yahoo Tech
USA

Yahoo Tech

Yahoo Tech covered the app's role in the chipgate and batterygate discussion.

USA

iDropNews

2018

iDropNews recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a quick way to compare CPU clocks and see whether battery throttling was affecting an iPhone.

USA

WPXI

2018

WPXI included Lirum Device Info Lite in its consumer guide for checking whether Apple was slowing down older iPhones.

USA

AppAdvice

2016

AppAdvice's app profile and review coverage for Lirum Device Info.

USA

WCCFTech

2015

WCCFTech reviewed the app while pointing readers to the free version during the temporary App Store takedown.

BetaNews
USA

BetaNews

2015

BetaNews gave readers a straightforward walkthrough for checking whether their iPhone 6s had the Samsung or TSMC A9 inside.

Techlicious
USA

Techlicious

2015

Techlicious recommended Lirum as a straightforward way to identify which A9 chip was inside an iPhone 6s.

Tech Times
USA

Tech Times

2015

Tech Times folded Lirum into its chipgate coverage while summarizing the wider debate around battery life and real-world impact.

USA

TechWalls

2015

TechWalls covered the chipgate cycle and showed how to use Lirum to inspect affected hardware.

USA

Gadget Hacks

2015

Gadget Hacks called Lirum Device Info the easiest way to check whether an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus was part of the A9 chip split.

USA

BestApps.com

2014

BestApps.com published an early review that focused on the product's strengths and weaknesses in its older versions.

USA

TopApps.net

2013

TopApps.net highlighted Lirum's device-comparison workflow in an early product write-up.

USA

WatchAware

WatchAware reviewed the Apple Watch extension for Lirum Device Info.

UK

UK editorial coverage

UK coverage spans national newspapers, Apple-focused press, and one of the earliest video reviews of Lirum Device Info.

6 references
The Guardian
UK

The Guardian

2015

The Guardian referenced Lirum as the practical tool readers could use to identify which A9 supplier powered their iPhone 6s.

The Telegraph
UK

The Telegraph

2015

The Telegraph included Lirum Device Info in its reporting on how battery life could vary depending on the A9 supplier.

Express.co.uk
UK

Express.co.uk

2015

Express linked Lirum into its chipgate and battery-life coverage.

UK

The Independent

2015

The Independent told readers they could use Lirum Device Info Lite to identify which A9 processor their iPhone 6s had received.

AOL.co.uk
UK

AOL.co.uk

2013

AOL UK's video review is one of the earliest media features for Lirum Device Info.

UK

Metro.co.uk

2015

Metro.co.uk featured Lirum as part of its UK coverage.

Australia

Australian coverage

Australian coverage centered on chipgate reporting and how Lirum could identify the processor manufacturer inside a given iPhone 6s.

2 references
Gizmodo Australia
Australia

Gizmodo Australia

2015

The Australian edition of Gizmodo featured the app during its chipgate reporting.

News.com.au
Australia

News.com.au

2015

News.com.au covered the A9 battery-life debate and referenced Lirum as a way to see which chip shipped inside an iPhone 6s.

Philippines

Philippine coverage

English-language Philippine coverage later referenced Lirum as a practical way to check whether an iPhone had been throttled.

1 references
Philippines

NoypiGeeks

2018

NoypiGeeks walked readers through using Lirum Device Info Lite to compare CPU clocks and check whether Apple was slowing down an iPhone.

Malaysia

Malaysian coverage

English-language Malaysian coverage included Lirum in the broader battery-health and throttling discussion around iPhone performance.

1 references
Malaysia

JUICE

2018

JUICE recommended Lirum Device Info Lite for checking chip speed and battery-related throttling during the wider iPhone battery-health debate.

Ghana

Ghanaian coverage

English-language consumer-tech coverage in Ghana also surfaced Lirum as a quick way to verify iPhone throttling.

1 references
Ghana

Pulse Ghana

2018

Pulse Ghana included Lirum Device Info Lite in its guide for checking whether Apple was slowing down an iPhone.

Brazil

Brazilian coverage and product milestones

Brazil includes both iPhone 6s press coverage and an earlier regional-app milestone for Lirum.

12 references
Brazil

Exame

2018

Exame recommended Lirum Device Info as the practical way to compare CPU clocks and confirm whether Apple had throttled an iPhone.

TechTudo
Brazil

TechTudo

2015

TechTudo featured the Lirum Device Info Lite listing for Brazilian readers.

Brazil

Olhar Digital

2025

Olhar Digital later referenced Lirum Device Info Lite as a useful third-party tool for checking RAM details on iPhone hardware.

Brazil

Oficina da Net

2018

Oficina da Net recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a straightforward way to inspect battery, processor, storage, and memory while checking for throttling.

Brazil

Segredos do Mundo

2018

Segredos do Mundo framed Lirum Device Info Lite as the reliable way to verify whether an iPhone had been slowed down.

Brazil

Jornal 180 Graus

2015

Jornal 180 Graus featured Lirum as part of its Brazil coverage.

Brazil

StartSe

2015

StartSe featured Lirum as part of its Brazil coverage.

Brazil

Blog do iPhone

2015

Blog do iPhone featured Lirum as part of its Brazil coverage.

Brazil

TecMundo

2015

TecMundo showed Brazilian readers how to use Lirum Device Info Lite to tell whether an iPhone 6s shipped with Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Brazil

TargetHD

2015

TargetHD linked Lirum Device Info Lite into its chipgate coverage as the app readers could use to identify the A9 supplier in their phone.

Brazil

Windows Phone AppStore

2012

One of Lirum's regional apps was featured on the Brazilian Windows Phone App Store, with a related Lirum announcement linked below.

Japan

Japanese coverage and reviews

Japan had one of the largest clusters of international references, spanning creator reviews, app directories, and chip-identification guides.

19 references
GIGAZINE
Japan

GIGAZINE

2015

GIGAZINE covered the battery-life split and pointed readers to Lirum as the quick way to check which chip their iPhone used.

Japan

ガジェ研

2026

Gadgetken referenced Lirum Device Info Lite among the third-party apps readers could use to inspect detailed iPhone RAM information.

Japan

Androidラボ

2025

Android Lab later recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the familiar free app for checking detailed specs and RAM usage on iPhone.

Japan

素晴らしき知識の森

2025

Subarashiki Chishiki no Mori highlighted Lirum Device Info Lite as a free way to visualize memory details and device internals on iPhone.

Japan

モバイルの泉

2025

Mobile no Izumi recommended Lirum Device Info Lite for confirming hardware specs before buying a used iPhone.

Japan

PC Parts Lab

2025

PC Parts Lab suggested free apps such as Lirum Info Lite for checking CPU core information and other detailed iPhone specs.

Japan

UseDoor.jp

2015

UseDoor.jp featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

iPhone Mania

2015

iPhone Mania featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Mitok

2015

Mitok featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Applion.jp

2015

Applion.jp featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Kotoka.com

2015

Kotoka.com featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Appps.jp

2015

Appps.jp featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Infraeye.com

2015

Infraeye.com featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Smatu.net

2015

Smatu.net featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Hbol.jp

2015

Hbol.jp featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

AppBank.net

2015

AppBank.net featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

Gori.me

2015

Gori.me featured Lirum as part of its Japan coverage.

Japan

携帯総合研究所

2015

Mobilelaby published a Japanese walkthrough for using Lirum Device Info Lite to see whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Portugal

Portuguese coverage

Portuguese-language Apple coverage also linked Lirum into the chipgate conversation around battery life and processor sourcing.

1 references
Pplware
Portugal

Pplware

2015

Pplware covered chipgate for Portuguese readers and included Lirum Device Info in the discussion around processor differences.

Netherlands

Dutch coverage

Dutch Apple and mobile sites linked Lirum both as a reference app and as a chip-identification tool during 2015.

4 references
Netherlands

iCulture.nl

2015

iCulture.nl featured Lirum as part of its Netherlands coverage.

Netherlands

iCulture.nl

2015

iCulture.nl featured Lirum as part of its Netherlands coverage.

Netherlands

All About Phones

2015

All About Phones featured Lirum as part of its Netherlands coverage.

Netherlands

iCreate Magazine

2015

iCreate Magazine featured Lirum as part of its Netherlands coverage.

Italy

Italian coverage

Italian outlets covered both battery-life differences and the practical use of Lirum to identify which chip shipped inside a device.

11 references
Italy

Wired Italia

2015

Wired Italia told readers to install Lirum Device Info Lite to see whether an iPhone 6s used the Samsung or TSMC A9.

Italy

Wired Italia

2023

Wired Italia later recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a monitoring app for checking temperature and other internal iPhone details.

Italy

iPhone Italia

2018

iPhone Italia published a battery-slowdown guide that walked readers through comparing CPU clocks in Lirum Device Info Lite.

Italy

iPhoner

2018

iPhoner used Lirum Device Info Lite in its guide for checking whether battery health had slowed down an iPhone.

Italy

iTechMania

2016

iTechMania included Lirum Device Info among the recommended apps for checking which chip model shipped inside an iPhone 6s.

Italy

Macitynet.it

2015

Macitynet.it featured Lirum as part of its Italy coverage.

Italy

Macitynet.it

2015

Macitynet.it featured Lirum as part of its Italy coverage.

Italy

iSpazio.net

2015

iSpazio.net featured Lirum as part of its Italy coverage.

Italy

LogicielMac.com

2015

LogicielMac.com featured Lirum as part of its Italy coverage.

Italy

Panorama

2015

Panorama used Lirum Device Info Lite as the way to reveal the hardware details behind the iPhone 6s battery-life controversy.

Italy

Melablog

2015

Melablog pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite to determine whether their iPhone 6s had the Samsung or TSMC A9.

Spain

Spanish-language coverage

Spanish outlets covered both the broader app and the later chip-identification workflow around the iPhone 6s.

9 references
Spain

Xataka

2015

Xataka recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app Spanish readers could use to verify which A9 chip their iPhone 6s had received.

Spain

ComputerHoy

2024

ComputerHoy later recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a practical third-party option for checking iPhone hardware details such as RAM.

Spain

SeguridadApple

2015

SeguridadApple featured Lirum as part of its Spain coverage.

Spain

iOS Mac

2015

iOS Mac featured Lirum as part of its Spain coverage.

Spain

DescubreApple

2015

DescubreApple featured Lirum as part of its Spain coverage.

Spain

ABC

2015

ABC told iPhone 6s owners to use Lirum Device Info Lite to identify whether their phone shipped with Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Spain

Hechos de Hoy

2015

Hechos de Hoy described Lirum Device Info Lite as the direct way to find out which processor an iPhone 6s was using.

Spain

iPhoneros

2015

iPhoneros cited Lirum Device Info Lite as another way to identify which A9 chip variant powered an iPhone 6s Plus.

Colombia

Colombian coverage

Colombian Spanish-language outlets referenced Lirum both in chipgate reporting and in broader battery-life coverage.

2 references
Colombia

Xataka Colombia

2015

Xataka Colombia used Lirum Device Info as the app readers could use to learn which manufacturer assembled the A9 inside an iPhone 6s.

Colombia

Semana

2015

Semana recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app for checking which chip was inside an iPhone 6s during the battery-life debate.

Chile

Chilean coverage

Chilean outlets linked Lirum into both the original A9 controversy and the later conversation around Apple's battery throttling.

2 references
Chile

Diario Financiero

2018

Diario Financiero recommended Lirum Info Lite as one of the best ways to measure chip speed while checking for Apple throttling.

Chile

El Ciudadano

2015

El Ciudadano referenced Lirum Device Info Lite as the app that could show whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

France

French coverage

French iPhone sites linked Lirum as a processor-identification tool during the chipgate reporting cycle.

7 references
France

iPhonote.com

2015

iPhonote.com featured Lirum as part of its France coverage.

France

AppSystem

2015

AppSystem explained that Lirum Device Info could tell readers which chip powered their iPhone 6s during the battery-life debate.

France

Silicon.fr

2015

Silicon.fr recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the simple way to identify whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC hardware.

France

Macplus

2015

Macplus published a dedicated guide for checking an iPhone 6s chip supplier with Lirum Device Info Lite.

France

Next

2015

Next referenced Lirum Device as the practical app many sites used to identify which A9 version was inside an iPhone 6s Plus.

France

Geekzone.fr

2015

Geekzone.fr included Lirum Device Info Lite in its French chipgate explainer as the direct way to verify the CPU inside an iPhone 6s.

Germany

German coverage

German reporting focused on the battery-life split between Samsung and TSMC chips and how to identify which one shipped in a device.

10 references
Germany

FOCUS Online

2018

FOCUS Online recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app for checking CPU clocks on an iPhone affected by battery throttling.

Germany

CHIP

2016

CHIP later referenced Lirum Device Info Lite again while explaining how to identify the TSMC-made chip during supply-chain coverage.

Germany

Giga.de

2015

Giga.de featured Lirum as part of its Germany coverage.

Germany

iPhone Ticker

2015

iPhone Ticker featured Lirum as part of its Germany coverage.

Germany

CHIP

2015

CHIP published a video guide showing how Lirum Device Info Lite could identify the processor in an iPhone 6s.

Germany

Computer Bild

2015

Computer Bild described Lirum Device Info Lite as the app that could reveal which A9 variant was installed in an iPhone 6s.

Germany

ComputerBase

2015

ComputerBase named Lirum Device Info Lite as the way readers could verify whether their iPhone 6s used Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Germany

GameStar

2015

GameStar cited Lirum Device Info Lite as the app that surfaced processor information during its chipgate coverage.

Germany

n-tv.de

2015

n-tv told readers the free Lirum app could identify the A9 chip inside an iPhone 6s.

Austria

Austrian coverage

Austrian tech coverage later referenced Lirum as a practical app for checking whether an iPhone had been slowed down by battery throttling.

2 references
Austria

futurezone.at

2018

futurezone.at described Lirum Device Info Lite as the app readers could use to compare current and maximum CPU clocks on an iPhone.

Austria

derStandard.at

2018

derStandard pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite as a third-party app for checking whether Apple had reduced CPU speed.

Switzerland

Swiss coverage

Swiss reporting used Lirum as the practical tool for identifying which A9 variant powered an iPhone 6s.

1 references
Switzerland

watson.ch

2015

watson.ch used Lirum Device Info Lite to help explain the chipgate debate and identify the installed A9 model.

Argentina

Argentinian coverage

A Spanish-language reference to using Lirum to see which chip shipped with an iPhone 6s.

1 references
Argentina

TodoAppleBlog.com

2015

TodoAppleBlog.com featured Lirum as part of its Argentina coverage.

Canada

Canadian coverage

Canadian Apple coverage referenced the same chip supplier split that drove the broader media spike.

2 references
Canada

Journal de Montreal

2024

Journal de Montreal later referenced Lirum Info Lite in a practical iOS walkthrough that used the app as an example of a locked utility.

Canada

iPhone in Canada

2015

iPhone in Canada featured Lirum as part of its Canada coverage.

China

Chinese coverage

Chinese coverage ranged from chipgate and battery-throttling explainers to community Q&A tutorials and 2024 enterprise device-verification guides, often referencing Lirum Device Info Lite by localized names such as "Lirum设备信息" and "利落检测器."

27 references
China

CSDN

2026

CSDN recommended Lirum Device Info for iPhone users who wanted hardware and performance details while checking a phone model.

China

七麦数据

2025

Qimai surfaced the localized app names "Lirum设备信息" and "利落检测器" on its same-publisher page for Rogerio Hirooka's apps.

China

简道云

2024

简道云 included Lirum Device Info Lite in a tablet manufacturer/model roundup as one of the iOS tools teams could use for device inventory and verification work.

China

简道云

2024

简道云's production-date guide positioned Lirum Device Info Lite as the iOS-native option for checking a device directly on the phone while exposing broader hardware and software details.

China

织信

2024

织信 recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a popular way to inspect an iPhone XR's screen manufacturer alongside other detailed device information.

China

织信

2024

织信 also referenced Lirum Device Info Lite in an iPhone 13 manufacturer-check guide, framing it as a practical on-device source for Apple hardware details.

China

织信

2024

A later 织信 production-date article described Lirum Device Info Lite as a multifunction iOS utility that could check manufacturing details while surfacing other useful device information.

China

简道云

2024

An additional Jiandaoyun knowledge-base guide recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as a free Apple hardware-inspection utility while comparing tools for evaluating used devices.

China

pcmac.download

2021

PCMac Download used the translated app name "利落检测器" throughout its Mandarin feature summary and installation guide.

China

新浪科技

2018

新浪科技 published a battery-throttling walkthrough that told readers to compare current and maximum CPU frequency in Lirum Device Info Lite, while noting the free Lite version worked as well as the paid app.

China

快科技

2018

快科技 later returned to Lirum Device Info Lite during Apple's throttling controversy, recommending it as the trustworthy way to compare actual and maximum CPU frequency on an iPhone.

China

PC6.com

2015

PC6.com listed Lirum Device Info Lite as an iPhone hardware information utility and App Store download for readers who wanted deeper device details.

China

快科技

2015

MyDrivers recommended the free Lirum Device Info Lite app as the straightforward way to identify whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

China

凤凰科技

2015

Phoenix Tech told readers to use Lirum Device Info Lite to identify which A9 supplier their iPhone 6s had shipped with.

China

太平洋电脑网

2015

PConline explained that Lirum Device Info Lite was the simple free tool Chinese readers could use to verify whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

China

驱动之家

2015

Drive Home published a Mandarin how-to that recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free way to inspect an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus processor supplier.

China

闽南网

2015

闽南网 published an illustrated chip-identification guide that framed Lirum Device Info Lite as an easy App Store tool for non-technical readers to check an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus CPU supplier.

China

新浪广东

2015

新浪广东 republished a consumer-protection oriented A9 query guide that used Lirum Device Info Lite as the practical way to decide whether a chipgate-era iPhone warranted an exchange.

China

云东方

2015

Yun Dong Fang presented Lirum Device Info Lite as a one-step way to confirm whether an iPhone 6s used Samsung or TSMC silicon.

China

TobMac

2015

TobMac explained how Lirum Device Info Lite could identify whether an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus used Samsung or TSMC A9 silicon.

China

中关村在线问答

2015–2018

A ZOL Q&A answer reduced Samsung-versus-TSMC checking to a single App Store download, recommending Lirum Device Info Lite as the simplest way to read the A9 version.

China

中关村在线问答

2015–2018

A second ZOL Q&A reply gave a six-step beginner guide for installing Lirum Device Info Lite and using it to see what chip an iPhone had.

China

百度经验

2015

Baidu Experience published a screenshot-led community tutorial showing how to use Lirum Device Info Lite to check an iPhone 6s CPU model.

China

百度知道

2015–2018

Baidu Zhidao surfaced Lirum Device Info Lite as the accepted answer for checking an iPhone 6s Plus CPU model, with explicit emphasis on the free Lite version.

China

第五资源网

2015–2018

第五资源网 carried a curated download listing for Lirum Device Info Lite that treated it as a vetted iPhone/iPad system utility with ongoing Chinese-market relevance.

Taiwan

Taiwanese coverage

Taiwanese Chinese-language outlets referenced Lirum across chip checks, battery and device-safety coverage, and warranty-safe diagnostic guides with community verification.

10 references
Taiwan

自由電子報 3C科技

2018

Liberty Times 3C listed Lirum Device Info Lite among the recommended apps for checking whether an iPhone had been slowed down.

Taiwan

匯流新聞網

2018

CNEWS recommended Lirum Info Lite, also referred to as the translated name "Li Luo detector," for confirming whether battery aging was affecting performance.

Taiwan

瘋先生

2018

瘋先生 framed Lirum Device Info Lite as the safest App Store tool for checking an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus CPU supplier, while also stressing privacy and community-voting support.

Taiwan

中時新聞網

2016

China Times introduced Lirum Device Info Lite as a way to inspect battery temperature and remaining life while discussing device safety.

Taiwan

匯流新聞網

2016

CNEWS also referenced the localized name "Li Luo detector" while covering Note7 battery incidents and iPhone battery monitoring.

Taiwan

3C 達人廖阿輝

2015

3C 達人廖阿輝 recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as one of the warranty-safe App Store options for checking an iPhone 6s chip supplier, backed by a large community poll.

Taiwan

3C 新報

2015

3C 新報 republished the Mandarin chip-check guide and recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the safe way to verify the A9 supplier inside an iPhone 6s.

Taiwan

TechOrange

2015

TechOrange told readers they could use Lirum Info Lite to identify which A9 chip was inside their iPhone 6s.

Taiwan

奇奇筆記

2015

Kikinote published a step-by-step guide for using Lirum Device Info Lite to detect the A9 model in an iPhone 6s.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong coverage

Hong Kong coverage used Lirum both for identifying A9 suppliers and for later iPhone battery-health and throttling checks.

4 references
Hong Kong

流動日報

2015

NewMobileLife recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the way to determine which chip supplier powered an iPhone 6s.

Hong Kong

香港商报

2015

Hong Kong Commercial Daily carried a Mandarin chipgate guide that pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite for verifying the A9 supplier inside an iPhone 6s.

Hong Kong

Qooah

2015

Qooah referenced Lirum Device Info Lite while comparing the battery behavior of the Samsung and TSMC A9 variants in the iPhone 6s.

Arabic

Arabic-language coverage

Arabic coverage framed Lirum as a practical tool for checking chip details and investigating Apple-related performance concerns.

6 references
Arabic

Alkhaleej Online

2018

Alkhaleej Online highlighted Lirum as a way to inspect Apple-related device behavior during the wider battery-health controversy.

Arabic

Ogecom.ma

2025

Ogecom.ma later grouped Lirum Device Info Lite among the best App Store tools for checking iPhone specifications and RAM details.

Arabic

i-phony

2020

i-phony published a step-by-step guide for using Lirum Device Info Lite to diagnose whether an iPhone had been throttled.

Arabic

Wingiz

2020

Wingiz recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the app readers could use when iOS did not expose RAM information directly.

Arabic

New Tech

2018

New Tech recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the practical app for comparing CPU clocks and checking whether Apple had slowed down an iPhone.

Arabic

Youm7

2015

Youm7 used Lirum in an Arabic buyer's guide as the easy way to check which processor shipped inside an iPhone.

Czech Republic

Czech coverage

Czech Apple coverage linked Lirum into the same processor-identification conversation seen across the 6s launch cycle.

3 references
Czech Republic

Muj iPad

2015

Muj iPad featured Lirum as part of its Czech Republic coverage.

Czech Republic

Jablickar

2015

Jablickar featured Lirum as part of its Czech Republic coverage.

Czech Republic

Apple Novinky

2015

Apple Novinky featured Lirum as part of its Czech Republic coverage.

Greece

Greek coverage

Greek Apple news coverage included Lirum in the chip-identification discussion.

1 references
Greece

iPhoneHellas.gr

2015

iPhoneHellas.gr featured Lirum as part of its Greece coverage.

India

Indian coverage

Indian gadget reporting linked Lirum as a way to determine whether a device used Samsung or TSMC silicon.

1 references
India

BGR.in

2015

BGR.in featured Lirum as part of its India coverage.

Iran

Iranian app listings

Regional download listings and directories also referenced Lirum.

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Iran

JustTech.ir

2016

JustTech.ir featured Lirum as part of its Iran coverage.

Russia

Russian coverage

Russian Apple coverage included Lirum in its chip-identification reporting.

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Russia

4PDA

2015

4PDA recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the app Russian readers should install to see whether their iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Russia

TUT News

2025

TUT News later referenced Lirum Device Info Lite as a useful iPhone utility for monitoring RAM and processor load.

Russia

Appleb.ru

2018

Appleb.ru called Lirum Device Info Lite the easiest way to identify the chip inside an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus.

Russia

Hardwareluxx Russia

2015

Hardwareluxx Russia pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite to check whether an iPhone had Samsung or TSMC hardware inside.

Russia

Bulkin.me

2013

Bulkin.me highlighted Lirum Device Info Lite as the more advanced option in a Russian roundup of iOS monitoring apps.

Ukraine

Ukrainian coverage

Russian-language Ukrainian outlets also referenced Lirum during both the chipgate cycle and the later iPhone throttling discussion.

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Ukraine

Delo.ua

2018

Delo.ua recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app readers could use to inspect internal iPhone details while checking for throttling.

Ukraine

uip.me

2015

uip.me used Lirum Device Info Lite in its Russian-language chipgate coverage as the app for identifying the installed A9 supplier.

South Korea

Korean coverage

Korean tech reporting also surfaced Lirum as a quick way to determine which A9 chip shipped inside an iPhone 6s.

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South Korea

BetaNews Korea

2015

BetaNews Korea covered Lirum as a simple way to check whether an iPhone 6s used Samsung's or TSMC's A9 chip.

South Korea

마구리뷰

2018

Magu Review later used Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app for comparing CPU clocks while checking for Apple throttling.

South Korea

기욤 브이로그

2016

Giyom Vlog recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the broader diagnostic option for checking an iPhone 6s chip supplier.

South Korea

쑤머

2015

Ssumer published a Korean guide for using Lirum Device Info Lite to identify the Samsung or TSMC A9 inside an iPhone 6s.

Sweden

Swedish coverage

Swedish Apple coverage noted the app's temporary App Store disappearance.

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Sweden

99mac.se

2015

99mac.se featured Lirum as part of its Sweden coverage.

Thailand

Thai coverage

Thai sites covered both the app itself and the A9 battery-life discussion.

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Thailand

Sanook! Hitech

2015

Sanook! Hitech recommended Lirum Device Info as the practical way to inspect the CPU model inside an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus.

Thailand

108blog.net

2015

108blog.net featured Lirum as part of its Thailand coverage.

Thailand

iPhone Mod

2015

iPhone Mod featured Lirum as part of its Thailand coverage.

Thailand

DroidSans

2015

DroidSans told readers to download Lirum Device Info so they could check which A9 chip variant their iPhone was using.

Thailand

BT beartai

2015

BT beartai used Lirum Device Info as the recommended diagnostic tool in its mainstream Thai coverage of the A9 controversy.

Thailand

TechOffside

2015

TechOffside used Lirum Info Lite in its own Thai chip tests while comparing the two A9 variants.

Thailand

iPhone-droid

2015

iPhone-droid pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite for checking the A9 model after Apple's own clarification on performance differences.

Thailand

Flashfly Dot Net

2015

Flashfly published a Thai how-to for using Lirum Device Info Lite to confirm whether an iPhone 6s had Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Thailand

MODIFY: Technology News

2015

MODIFY explained that Thai-market iPhone 6s owners needed Lirum Device Info Lite if they wanted to verify which A9 supplier their phone used.

Thailand

Techmoblog.com

2015

Techmoblog recommended Lirum Device Info Lite so readers could determine whether their iPhone used Samsung or TSMC silicon.

Thailand

The Peak Foto

2015

The Peak Foto framed Lirum Device Info Lite as the easy way to confirm which A9 chip was inside an iPhone 6s.

Turkey

Turkish coverage

Turkish coverage centered on identifying which processor shipped inside the device.

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Turkey

CHIP Online

2015

CHIP Online published a Turkish guide for using Lirum Device Info Lite to identify which A9 chip powered an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus.

Turkey

TeknolojiDolabi.com

2025

TeknolojiDolabi recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app for running an iPhone speed test and checking battery health.

Turkey

TeknolojiDolabi.com

2025

TeknolojiDolabi also published a second guide focused on using Lirum Device Info Lite to tell whether an iPhone processor had slowed down.

Turkey

MediaTrend

2019

MediaTrend pointed readers to Lirum Device Info Lite when explaining how to inspect what was happening inside an iPhone battery-drain case.

Turkey

AppleLobi

2018

AppleLobi later showed readers how to compare CPU clocks in Lirum Device Info Lite while checking for battery-related slowdown.

Turkey

Hurriyet

2015

Hurriyet featured Lirum as part of its Turkey coverage.

Turkey

ShiftDelete.net

2015

ShiftDelete.net referenced Lirum Device Info Lite as the app-based method for checking whether battery condition had reduced iPhone performance.

Vietnam

Vietnamese coverage

Vietnamese outlets included both download listings and editorial chipgate coverage.

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Vietnam

VnExpress

2015

VnExpress recommended the free Lirum Device Info Lite app for checking whether an iPhone 6s used the Samsung or TSMC A9.

Vietnam

VTC News

2024

VTC News later referenced Lirum Device Info Lite as a popular utility for checking RAM and other iPhone specifications.

Vietnam

GenK

2018

GenK later returned to Lirum Device Info Lite as the app for comparing CPU clocks when checking whether Apple had slowed down an older iPhone.

Vietnam

24h

2018

24h described Lirum Device Info Lite as the free app that exposed internal device information while readers checked for throttling.

Vietnam

Quan Tri Mang

2018

Quan Tri Mang included Lirum Device Info Lite in its guide for checking whether Apple had slowed down an iPhone before changing settings.

Vietnam

Thanh Nien

2016

Thanh Nien later recommended installing Lirum Device Info Lite to verify RAM and device specs when checking whether an older phone was disguised as an iPhone 6s.

Vietnam

Download.com.vn

2015

Download.com.vn featured Lirum as part of its Vietnam coverage.

Vietnam

Bongda Plus

2015

Bongda Plus featured Lirum as part of its Vietnam coverage.

Vietnam

Downloadvn.com

2015

Downloadvn.com featured Lirum as part of its Vietnam coverage.

Vietnam

Thanh Nien

2015

Thanh Nien linked Lirum Device Info Lite into its chipgate coverage as the app readers could use to inspect the A9 supplier.

Vietnam

Lao Dong Thu Do

2015

Lao Dong Thu Do explained the chipgate debate and used Lirum Device Info Lite as the simple way to inspect the chip model without opening the phone.

Vietnam

GenK

2015

GenK recommended Lirum Device Info Lite as the practical way to see which chip a given iPhone 6s had received.

Vietnam

GenK

2015

GenK also used Lirum Device Info Lite in its own detailed iPhone 6s review while confirming the tested handset used TSMC silicon.