Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, with the changes affecting the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 16. The new pricing took effect today and adds between ¥8,000 and ¥20,000 to the cost of selected models. The iPhone Air received the largest percentage increase, while the iPhone […]

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Apple has raised iCloud+ subscription prices across several countries, including Japan, Nigeria, Türkiye, Egypt, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The latest changes affect every paid storage tier in most of these markets, covering plans from 50GB to 12TB. The new iCloud+ prices arrive during a wider series of Apple price increases across hardware […]

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iPhone loyalty reached 87% in the first quarter of 2026, showing that more existing users stayed with Apple compared with the same period last year. The latest figures also show that Android users continue to make up only a small share of new iPhone buyers in the United States. CIRP found that 12% of people […]

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Apple has reportedly increased its vapor chamber orders as it prepares stronger cooling systems for future iPhones, including its first foldable model and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The larger order volume suggests Apple plans to use the technology across more premium devices rather than limiting it to a single model. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital […]

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Apple has launched its 2026 Back to School promotion in the United States and Canada, giving eligible students and education staff a gift card with selected Mac and iPad purchases. The offer also works alongside Apple’s standard education pricing, which lowers the cost of many devices by around 5% to 10%. Apple Back to School […]

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