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    Analysts predict a $50 price increase across the iPhone 17 lineup

    When Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup arrives this fall, expect a $50 price hike across the board, according to a new analyst note.

    Jefferies analyst Edison Lee wrote in an investor note seen by MacRumors that all models in the iPhone 17 lineup will cost an extra $50 in the United States when the new models launch in September compared to the last year’s iPhone 16 models, which are priced at $800 for the base 128GB iPhone 16 and go all the way up to $1600 for the top-of-the-line 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    Apple may implement the price hike across all models in the iPhone 17 lineup—including the regular iPhone 17, an all-new iPhone 17 Air model replacing the iPhone 17 Plus model), the iPhone 17 Pro and the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max—to address rising component costs and China tariffs instead of taking a hit to its margins.

    iPhone 17 lineup might cost $50 more

    Price increases are likely to be even higher internationally, as iPhone prices in other countries are higher when converted into US dollars.

    The Wall Street Journal reported in May that Apple considered jacking up prices across the iPhone 17 lineup to cancel out the impact of Trump’s tariffs without blaming the Trump administration or revealing the true reason in order to avoid political confrontation.

    “Apple is weighing price increases for its fall iPhone lineup, a step it is seeking to couple with new features and design changes,” the newspaper reported. People familiar with Apple’s supply chain said the company “would have trouble making up for China tariff costs solely by seeking further savings from its suppliers, meaning a hit to its profit margin was likely unless it could raise prices.”

    Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/07/30/apple-iphone-17-price-increase-analyst-prediction/

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    Nomad launches Modern Leather Case for AirPods 4 in three colors

    Looking for a fancy new case to go along with your fourth-generation AirPods? We’ve got some good news for you! The team over at Nomad have launched a brand-new Modern leather case that fits them, and it’s available starting today in three different colors.

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    Designed with absolute precision, the Modern Leather Case features full-grain sustainably sourced leather wrapped around a polycarbonate shell and internally lined with a protective microfiber that prevents the soft plastic of your AirPods case from getting scratched while in storage.

    Just like Nomad’s other AirPods cases, this version features a fiber optic light pipe that allows the front-facing LED charging indicator of the AirPods case to be visible, even when protected. The case also features a lanyard point, making it easy to attach a wrist strap that can prevent loss.

    Whether you choose to charge your AirPods 4 case via USB cable or wirelessly over Qi or MagSafe, the Nomad Modern Leather Case is ready for you. Precise cutouts ensure effortless operation without the risk of non-fitting accessories or having to remove the case to charge.

    Nomad has long used high quality leathers in their products. Not only does it smell amazing, but it develops a patina over time and adds character, giving your accessories a one-of-a-kind look.

    Nomad Modern Leather Case for AirPods 4 in Brown.

    Anyone wanting to pick up a Nomad Modern Leather Case for their AirPods 4 can head over to the brand’s website where they’re currently available for $29 in either Brown, Back, or English Tan leather.

    Are you planning to pick up one of these stylish cases for your AirPods 4? Let us know why or why not in the comments section down below.

    Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/07/29/nomad-launches-modern-leather-case-for-airpods-4/