Memory chip costs for budget phones have surged 400% this year, analysts say, making devices under $100 effectively impossible to manufacture profitably right now.
Apple’s new Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches through Klarna.

When it comes to having the smoothest, flattest foldable display, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra does very well — but there’s another phone that does it even better.
From a $3.98 two-pack that barely costs more than a coffee to a three-in-one Apple charging dock, these eight phone stands balance price and the daily convenience a dorm desk actually needs.
These wireless chargers can power everything from a single iPhone to an entire Apple setup while clearing valuable space on a crowded student desk.
From powerful laptop chargers to compact magnetic battery packs, these four Anker power banks can keep a student’s essential tech running throughout the school day.

The Z Flip 8 was one of a number of foldable phones announced earlier this week — if you have one on preorder, now’s the time to get a case sorted.
A metal frame replacing plastic, a refined keyboard, cleaner proportions, and a look that borrows from iPhone 5s and BlackBerry in ways that actually make sense for a digital detox device.
The European Commission says TikTok may be violating the Digital Services Act by failing to adequately protect minors’ accounts and privacy on the platform.
Qualcomm notified customers on July 24, 2026 of double-digit chip price increases taking effect September 1, citing an inability to absorb further supplier cost increases.