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A technology journalist since 2015 with the launch of Matridox. I've been following the ever-changing technology landscape since, having been published across a variety of outlets including CNN Underscored, ZDNET, TheStreet, Sports Illustrated, How-To Geek, XDA, The Shortcut, and others. Also an avid kayaker and enjoyer of Frank Sinatra.

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Apple hikes prices of iPad, Mac, and more as RAM and component costs soar

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(Credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut) ūüďą Apple has increased the price of many of its products due to component prices ūüíĽ Almost every iPad and Mac has seen an uptick in price, some by hundreds of dollars ūü•Ĺ The Vision Pro is also the most expensive it‚Äôs ever been, along with the aging HomePod ūüďĪ The iPhone hasn‚Äôt gotten a price increase, but it seems inevitable at this point ūüćé Apple previously shared that it would be forced to increase prices to keep up with memory and storage...
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 colors just leaked, and it sounds like Samsung is getting creative

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By Max Buondonno Verified
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ūüďĪ Samsung is using brand-new colors for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, according to leaks ūüü£ The Fold 8 will reportedly come in new ‚ÄúLavender‚ÄĚ and ‚ÄúPistachio‚ÄĚ finishes ūüüĘ The Fold 8 Ultra could ship in ‚ÄúGreen Shadow‚ÄĚ and ‚ÄúViolet Shadow‚ÄĚ for a premium touch ūü©∑ There‚Äôs also a new ‚ÄúPink‚ÄĚ finish for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 ūüĎÄ We‚Äôre also getting our first look at the wallpapers for Samsung‚Äôs new devices ūüďÖ The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is expected to debut on July 22
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iPhone Fold release date all but confirmed for September, says new leak

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By Max Buondonno Verified
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(Credit: FrontPageTech / Jon Prosser) šŸŽ Apple is on track to ship the iPhone Fold this September šŸ“± A new leak says that batches of the deviceā€™s components are already being produced šŸ Previous rumors suggested Apple was dealing with production issues that would result in a delay šŸ“… The iPhone Fold is expected to hit the market alongside the iPhone 18 Pro this fall Apple is on track to release the much-anticipated iPhone Fold later this September.
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