• Apple iPad Pro to Get Price Increase for May Arrival—How Much Will It Be?

    Apple's iPad Pro M3 with OLED will be more expensive compared to its past releases. After the delay in the arrival of the iPad Pro and iPad Air in March and April, they were said to be coming this May.

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    Japan's producer prices up 0.8% in March | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

    Producer prices in Japan rose slightly for the fifth straight month in March. A major factor was that the impact of government energy subsidies had run its course. The Bank of Japan says the preliminary Producer Price Index for the month was up 0.8 percent from last year. The index measures the prices companies charge each other for goods and services. It reflects fluctuations in energy and raw-material costs. Rising prices of nonferrous metals helped push the index higher. The trend was due...

  • Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get the AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C for $189, Plus Low Prices on Apple Watch and iMac

    This week's best deals can all be found on Amazon, which is hosting steep discounts on the AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 9, and the M3 iMac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods Pro 2 What's the deal? Get $60 off AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $60 OFFAirPods Pro 2...

  • Japan is also targeting Apple for antitrust practices

    After the European Commission forced Apple to open up iOS for third-party app stores in the EU, it seems like other countries are investigating Apple over antitrust and monopolistic practices. Most recently, news broke that Japan is looking to significantly increase fines for big corporations that engage in monopolistic practices. The current law in Japan suggests a penalty of 6% of sales, but policy makers are looking to increase that to 20%. A subsequent future failure to comply with the law...

  • Spotify subscriptions are getting another price increase

    Again? Less than a year after hiking up the prices of its subscriptions, Spotify will do so again, it’s told customers via email. The streaming service is sending emails advising of the following changes to its current subscription tiers: Single plans: $1 AUD/month increase to $13.99 AUD Duo plans: $2 AUD/month increase to $19.99 AUD Family/Premium plans: $3 AUD/month increase to $23.99 AUD “We’re increasing the price of Premium Family so we can continue bringing you the best experience,” reads...

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    Postal Service asking for stamp price increase

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter It may soon cost more to mail a card or letter. The U.S. Postal Service is asking for approval to raise the price of stamps for the second time in six

  • when will the price increase and what is the “10-year rule”?

    The fee for a new or replacement passport will increase on April 11. UK travellers visiting the EU are also being told to be aware of the "10-year rule". Watch the video to hear travel industry professional Michael Edwards, CEO of Explore Worldwide, discuss the price increase for passports and the EU “10-year rule”. If you need to renew or replace your passport, it will currently cost £82.50 if you apply online and £93 if you fill in a paper form. For a child’s passport, it’s £53.50 (online) and...

  • when will the price increase and what is the “10-year rule”?

    The fee for a new or replacement passport will increase on April 11. UK travellers visiting the EU are also being told to be aware of the "10-year rule". Watch the video to hear travel industry professional Michael Edwards, CEO of Explore Worldwide, discuss the price increase for passports and the EU “10-year rule”. If you need to renew or replace your passport, it will currently cost £82.50 if you apply online and £93 if you fill in a paper form. For a child’s passport, it’s £53.50 (online) and...

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • Top 5 Auto Insurers With the Biggest Price Increases

    Advertisement Money expert Clark Howard says you’re not alone if you’ve experienced “shell shock” at how much your auto insurance has gone up. By the end of 2023, each of the ten largest auto insurers raised their rates by double digits! And many companies are continuing to raise rates this year. Even if you’ve got

  • Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam

    Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day after the company announced it would spending on suppliers in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub. Vietnam has become more important to Apple as the company seeks to diversify its supply chains away from

  • Japan aims to strengthen antitrust laws against Apple and Google

    According to a new report by Nikkei Asia, Japanese authorities are poised to toughen their antitrust regulations, posing a significant challenge to incumbents in the mobile market. The publication revealed that penalties aimed at curbing monopolistic practices will see a substantial increase, with fines more than tripled compared to currentRead Entire Article