Samsung to reportedly hike prices of ISOCELL camera sensors

Samsung’s System LSI division is the second biggest mobile camera sensor maker in the world, and its camera sensors are used in several smartphones, including Samsung’s own Galaxy devices. Although it is looking to expand its market share to compete with Sony, the company is reportedly going to increase the prices of its ISOCELL camera […]

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The Xbox Series S grabs a massive price hike and now costs as much as a PS5 Digital in Brazil, and Microsoft won’t explain why

What you need to know Game consoles are traditionally more expensive in Brazil than in many other countries due to the price of imports on tech.  A report from The Enemy indicates that Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series S in Brazil.  Microsoft is now recommending retailers sell Xbox Series S at […]

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Microsoft confirms Xbox Series S price hike in Brazil

What you need to know Game consoles are traditionally more expensive in Brazil than in many other countries due to the price of imports on tech.  A report from The Enemy indicates that Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series S in Brazil.  Microsoft is now recommending retailers sell Xbox Series S at […]

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now available in the US with a sneaky price hike

At the beginning of October, following many months of rumors and leaks, Samsung finally made the Galaxy S23 FE official. And today it’s available in the US. The price Samsung announced during the unveiling was $599, and yet – if you go to Samsung.com now and try to buy one, you’ll notice a sneaky price […]

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Apple’s subscription services get a price hike, including Apple TV+

After Netflix’s recent price hike for some of its plans, Apple followed suit with a price increase on most of its online services – Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple News+. The bundle deals are also getting more expensive in the US and other regions. For News and Arcade this is first price hike since […]

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Spotify reports profitable Q3, paying customers increased despite the price hike

Spotify shared its Q3 earnings report and it’s positive for a change. The company reported a profit of €65 million for the third quarter and an operating income of €32 million. Those compare nicely with €166 million net loss and €228 operating loss a year prior. Spotify’s paying customers rose 3% over Q2 and 16% […]

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‘Major Price Hike’ Again Rumored for iPhone 15 Pro Models

The iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max could see a “major price hike” compared to their predecessors, according to DigiTimes‘ senior analyst Luke Lin. While the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to maintain their pricing similar to the current models, the Pro models could see significant cost adjustments due to their […]

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A Short Hike, Broforce Forever, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass

What you need to know More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August.  These games include A Short Hike and the classic, haunting indie title Limbo. A couple of big titles are also leaving PC Game Pass this month.  Need a few more games to play before the fall […]

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Bloomberg: Apple Considering Price Hike for iPhone 15 Pro Models

Apple is “considering” raising the price for both Pro models in its upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to Bloomberg. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the report claims that despite a projected decline in the overall smartphone market, Apple plans to increase its overall revenue by raising the price of the iPhone 15 Pro […]

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Samsung accidentally leaks Galaxy Z Flip5 price, pointing to a hefty price hike

Samsung Romania is running a promotion that will give away 10 Galaxy Z Flip5 phones to folks who pre-register between July 26 and August 2. Naturally, they posted a PDF with the terms and conditions for this promo, which happens to include the price of the items being given out. Oops. According to that document, […]

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Tab S9 Ultra pricing tipped for a €100 price hike

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold5 on July 26, and today we received a tip that it might cost more than last year’s Fold. The price in Greece for the 256 GB version will be €1,999, and when we account for the higher VAT in the Mediterranean country, the price of the […]

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Amazon Music gets price hike in US and UK

Amazon Music Unlimited plans will be $1/£1 more expensive for users from February 21 as the latest price hike in the music streaming world. US users will now pay $10.99 per month for their individual (non-Prime) subscription while those in the UK will be charged £10.99 instead of the £9.99 current pricing. Student pricing in […]

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New leak lends more credibility to Galaxy S23 price hike for Korea

More pricing details for the upcoming Galaxy S23 series have emerged, this time for Samsung’s home market, South Korea. And it’s a bit of mixed news. The leak suggests that the Galaxy S23 series won’t get as big of a price hike as the previous rumors suggested, but it will be slightly more expensive than […]

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Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra now rumored to come with a price hike

As we’re getting ever closer to the grand February 1 unveiling event, more and more details about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 devices are leaking every day – and sometimes even multiple times per day. This one is not great news, however. According to a new report, based on pricing information for Australia, this year’s Samsung […]

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Galaxy S23 rumor alleges price hike compared to 2022 models

Samsung may announce the Galaxy S23 series in the first week of February. The lineup should consist of a base, a Plus, and an Ultra model, and alleged prices for the Galaxy S23 lineup in South Korea have now surfaced, suggesting that the trio of flagship phones will be more expensive than the Galaxy S22 […]

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Xbox first-party games will grab a price hike in 2023

What you need to know Several publishers such as PlayStation Studios, Take-Two Interactive, and Activision Blizzard raised prices on major games over the last couple of years.  This price hike saw game prices increase from $60 to $70.  Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox first-party games will also increase in price starting in 2023, affecting games […]

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Hike longer with Apple Watch Ultra’s new Low Power workout mode

Apple has rolled out its new battery saver mode for Apple Watch Ultra – as part of the watchOS 9.1 update. The new mode augments the Low Power Mode which was launched in watchOS 9, and enables running, walking and hiking workout modes to use fewer GPS pings and heart rate samples. It means that […]

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Apple Reportedly Agrees to TSMC Chip Price Hike After Refusing Last Week

After refusing a price hike last week from its primary chip supplier, TSMC, Apple has apparently reversed course and accepted the increase in prices set to be applied next year, according to the latest report from Economic Daily News. From January 1, 2023, TSMC plans to raise the price of 8-inch chip wafers by 6 […]

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Apple Reportedly Refuses to Accept TSMC Chip Price Hike

Apple has reportedly refused to accept a price increase from its sole chip supplier, TSMC, according to Economic Daily News. The report claims that Apple, the largest customer of TSMC, has rejected the supplier’s plans to increase chip prices next year. TSMC has been planning to increase its prices by six to nine percent, depending […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 4 ‘Windows Phone,’ Xbox responding to PS5 price hike, and more

With all the news that rolls out, it’s easy to miss a few tidbits here and there. Luckily for you, we gather together the biggest news from Microsoft land into a roundup at the end of each week. From a Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 being turned into a Windows Phone to Microsoft responding to the […]

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