It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
Apple raised the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by $100 and also increased older iPhone pricing. Google's Pixel 11 and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra similarly launched higher than their predecessors, making $100 price hikes a recurring industry trend.
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Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy
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