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Ever since the Apple Watch Series 4 in 2018, the larger-sized aluminum Apple Watch has started at $429 in the U.S., but that has changed with the Apple Watch Series 12 . While the Apple Watch Series 12 with a 42mm case maintains a starting price of $399, the 46mm model has received a $20 price increase and now starts at $449. In other words, stepping up to a 46mm case now costs an extra $50 instead of $30. Apple products are getting more expensive lately. Amid a RAM chip shortage, the company raised prices on several existing iPhone models this week, after raising prices on Macs, iPads, HomePods, the Apple TV, and more in June. Plus, the starting prices of the iPhone 18 Pro models are $100 higher in the U.S. compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models. Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models have increased RAM , according to Xcode. Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11 Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, " Apple Watch Series 12 Received a Price Increase You Might Have Missed " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Yes, the iPhone Duo has MagSafe . It will not be widely compatible with the accessories we already own, and love, and that's okay. iPhone Duo On September 9, 2026, Apple's new CEO, John Ternus , hit us with a "One More Thing" that, at least everyone at AppleInsider, saw coming: The iPhone Duo. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The new AppleCare One Family $50 subscription was about a 30-second announcement in the iPhone 18 Pro event, bundling extended warranty protection for your entire iCloud family's devices. Here's how it compares to the AppleCare One Individual plan, and where you can save some money. AppleCare One on iPhone Launching in the United States on September 14, the plan removes the device limit and single-account restriction built into AppleCare One Individual. Families with enough Apple hardware could save money, although $599.88 per year is still a substantial starting price for device protection. The existing AppleCare One Individual plan costs $19.99 per month for three products. Each additional device tied to the same Apple Account costs another $5.99 per month. The single-account restriction generally forced family members onto separate AppleCare One or AppleCare+ plans. Family Sharing didn't change that requirement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's most advanced traditional iPhone meets its first foldable. Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro , as well as the iPhone 18 Pro Max, compare to the iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs iPhone Duo [right] The September Apple Event frequently involves the launch of multiple models of iPhone . Over the years, it's been common to see the premium Pro models brought out alongside the standard editions. For 2026, this has been shaken up considerably. The standard models are nowhere to be seen, with the iPhone 18 Pro line launching alongside something completely new. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
