News of Note—Apple, Ericsson and more

Here are some other stories we're following today:

> Apple is looking into reports suggesting there could be an issue with the battery inside some iPhone 8 devices. Tech Crunch article

> Ericsson is cutting 130 jobs in Ireland as part of a wider cost-cutting program aimed at boosting profit margins. Light Reading article

> Essential Products said the camera in its PH-1 smartphone should be just a bit better now thanks to some updates. Phone Scoop article