Apple has outlined how its AppleCare+ single-device insurance compares with the newer AppleCare One subscription, which covers multiple gadgets under one plan. AppleCare+ pricing varies by device, ranging from about $10 a month for the iPhone 17e to $14 a month for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and includes unlimited accidental damage repairs, priority support, and battery replacement once health drops below 80 percent. Deductibles still apply for specific repairs, such as $29 for screen damage and $149 for theft or loss replacement.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-13
Trump Mobile has increased the price of its gold-colored T1 Phone from $499 to $749, a change first spotted by The Verge after the company silently updated its website without any public announcement. The new price makes the T1 costlier than Apple's iPhone 17e.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-10
Apple has extended its $100 price increase from the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to older, unchanged models. The iPhone 17 now starts at $899, the iPhone Air at $1099, the iPhone 17e at $699, and the iPhone 16 at $799, all up from their previous prices despite receiving no updates.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple maintains significantly higher price points for iPhones compared to iPads despite similar underlying technology, reflecting deliberate business positioning rather than manufacturing differences. The pricing gap stems from the iPhone's role as an essential daily device with premium brand positioning, while iPads serve as secondary devices where Apple needs affordability to compete with Chromebooks and grow its ecosystem.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-06