Apple posted a solid fiscal third quarter on Thursday, climbing past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to strong sales of the iPhone and MacBook computers. Apple raised the prices of its Macs and iPads last month, citing a memory-chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom. The company had called the demand spike an “unprecedented
The smartphone industry’s next battleground may not be the phone itself, but how consumers get it. As premium devices become more expensive, Apple, Samsung, and others are betting that leasing, subscriptions, and guaranteed buyback programs can make upgrading more attractive. This week, Apple launched Apple Upgrade in the U.S. in partnership with Klarna, allowing consumers
Google on Wednesday announced a new migration experience built directly into Android 17 that should make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android. The feature allows users to wirelessly transfer more types of data from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app, Google says. By simplifying the onboarding process and supporting more
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When Lydia Peabody saw her friend pull out a flip phone at a party last year, she laughed. “I was like, ‘Girl, what are you doing with that thing? This has to be a joke!’” Peabody told TechCrunch. But it wasn’t just an accessory: Her friend was participating in Month Offline, a community challenge in
if you are inside In the market for anything with a memory chip, now might be the time to get one. Another round of price increases for consumer electronics appears to be underway. In June, Apple announced price increases for its MacBooks and iPads. Xbox consoles are also getting more expensive starting in August. This