Apple News summary for Oct. 2
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Apple publishes AppleCare+ repair prices for iPhone Duo
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss costs $199 per year in the U.S., the per incident costs are:
- Battery service: $0Cover layer: $19.
- Front display damage: $29.
- Back glass damage: $29.
- Inner display damage: $99.
- Other accidental damage: $99.
- Theft or loss: $149.
Samsung to raise smartphone prices again?
Samsung followers are still reeling at recently-increased Galaxy S26 series prices, but now it looks like the S27 range will have even higher prices once they ship in 2027.
Apple plans smart CCTV camera that doesn’t record video
Small like a chapstick, low frame rate — basically a movement sensor that analyses your environment using AI, said Mark Gurman.
My take? Secure Exclave all the way, baby.
Political influence:
Google, Apple and Amazon each have more meetings with EU officials than any single European company
