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News & analysis
What changes your choice.
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iPhone 18 Pro Repair Parts: What the $249 Camera Actually Costs
Apple's US self-service store now lists iPhone 18 Pro repair parts. We calculate camera and tool costs, return-credit conditions and what buyers should compare.
iPhone Duo in Japan and Korea: Reserve Before You Go
Apple limits walk-in sales of iPhone Duo and 18 Pro Max in Japan and South Korea. What to check before visiting a store or planning a purchase abroad.
Verizon iPhone Handoff Costs $120 a Year: Who Benefits?
Verizon plans to charge $10 a month to move one number between two iPhones. Here is the extra annual cost and what to check before buying a second phone.
From the announcement to the buying decision
We cover changes that can alter which iPhone you choose, what you pay or when you upgrade. That includes device availability, carrier charges, software compatibility and changes to features you would use. An announcement alone is only the starting point: each analysis explains who benefits, what the limits are and which costs need a closer look.
How we check a story
Articles link to the original announcement or documentation and show when they were published and updated. A confirmed specification, a company promise and our own calculation have different meanings; we label them accordingly. We do not describe a device as tested unless we have actually tested it. When a story changes a comparison, we link the analysis from the relevant model pages.
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