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Industry News
RAM and storage prices have exploded — DRAM jumped as much as 89% in a single quarter — and new phones, laptops, and tablets are getting more expensive. Here's why that's quietly great news for anyone with a used device to sell.
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T-Mobile is retiring Simple Choice, ONE, Magenta, and legacy Sprint plans starting mid-July 2026. Here's who's affected, what it costs, the best alternatives like Mint Mobile — and how to turn your old phone into cash if you switch.
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Samsung unveils three new Galaxy foldables on July 22, and Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected this fall at around $1,999. Foldables are about to go mainstream — here's how to play it as a phone owner.
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A ransomware breach at Apple supplier Tata Electronics exposed the iPhone 18 Pro's supplier list, hundreds of parts, and even drop-test photos. Here's what leaked, and why every iPhone leak is a countdown clock for your current phone's value.
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Connecticut's right-to-repair law took effect July 1, and the EU's repair directive lands July 31. Manufacturers now have to hand over parts, tools, and manuals — and that's quietly good news for the value of every device you own.
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Kansas goes bell-to-bell, no cell. Wisconsin requires every district to restrict phones. With school phone bans sweeping the country, here's a practical playbook for parents — including what to do with the expensive phone your kid can't use anymore.
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Meta's smart glasses now rate-limit an on-device feature to 3 hours a month unless you pay $20/month. It's a preview of where gadgets are heading — and a reminder that a phone you own outright is an asset worth protecting.
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Apple rebuilt Siri on Google Gemini, dialed back Liquid Glass, launched a $599 MacBook Neo, and sent Tim Cook off in his final keynote. Here is everything that happened at WWDC 2026 — and how developers, analysts, and users reacted.
Selling Tips
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile dangle $1,000 trade-in offers — but the fine print costs you more than the promo is worth. Here's how the math actually works, and the smarter way to upgrade.
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