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Tech Giants Adjust Pricing and Policies

Updated 2026-07-22 19:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Apple is offering discounts on some of its products, including the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB storage. Additionally, Apple may implement a new feature in iOS that could restrict apps for users who miss iPhone payments. Meanwhile, a proposed law aims to curb tax-sheltered retirement accounts used by the super rich.

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The Verge

iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments

Code found in an iOS 27 beta would allow Apple to put a financed iPhone in "Restricted Mode" if it detects any missed payments, 9to5Mac reports. The finding follows a story from Bloomberg earlier this week claiming Apple is preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" financing program for leasing new

2026-07-22 19:13 UTC

The Verge

Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now

A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage. Normally $1,699, it’s $150 off at Amazo

2026-07-22 19:14 UTC

MarketWatch

The super rich use 401(k)s and IRAs to sidestep taxes on millions of dollars. This proposed law would cut them off.

More than 200 individuals had a total of more than $85 billion in tax-sheltered retirement accounts

2026-07-22 19:15 UTC