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hi there…. .bad news for iPhone owners today 🤫
1 - YOUR IPHONE IS ABOUT TO GET MORE EXPENSIVE
The boss of Apple, Tim Cook, says the parts that go inside phones are costing a lot more money now. Because of this, Apple will have to charge more for its products, including new iPhones.
What's happening:
Tim Cook told a big newspaper that the cost of phone parts has gone way up, and higher prices just can't be avoided.
Because so many companies want AI chips, the price of memory parts has gone up two times since late 2025.
Phone prices around the world could go up by about 20% in 2026.
The next iPhone could cost up to $150 more, partly because of new AI features being added.
Big companies like Samsung, Sony, and Nintendo have already started charging more for their products.
Tim Cook is leaving his job in September, and John Ternus will take over as the new boss.
Bottom line: AI is changing how much things cost. Because phone parts are harder to get and cost more, paying higher prices for phones and gadgets is something we all need to get used to.
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1/ Self-help workbooks ... on confidence, productivity, relationships, goal-setting, anxiety management ... sell consistently on Gumroad, Etsy, and through social media. They're higher-value than basic planners because they guide readers through a transformation.
2/ Pick a specific problem your workbook solves: not "productivity" but "stop procrastinating on creative projects." Specificity drives sales. Validate the topic by searching Reddit and Quora for questions people ask about this exact problem.
3/ Use Claude to build the complete workbook: "Write a 40-page self-help workbook on [specific problem]. Structure it as a 4-week program with 10 pages per week. Each week should include: an intro concept (1 page), 3 exercises with reflection prompts, a weekly check-in, and a key insight box. Write all the actual content, prompts, and exercises ... not just headers."
4/ Review everything for accuracy and helpfulness (this is a product people will use to improve their lives ... quality matters). Format in Canva with a professional workbook template. Export as PDF.
5/ Sell at $15–$35 on Gumroad. Write promotional content using Claude: "Write 5 Instagram captions promoting a workbook that helps people [specific outcome]. Speak directly to the frustration they feel right now, not the solution." Use the captions to build organic traffic to your product page.
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