Bad news about iPhone prices, and a new WhatsApp feature

• Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices as early as 10 August 2026, but no confirmation from the company.
• The sudden surge in Microsoft and Amazon's stock prices is attributed to their accelerating AI-related revenue growth, which has led to a significant increase in their market value.
• The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index has rebounded, with Microsoft and Amazon's shares contributing significantly to the index's advance, and their stocks are now among the biggest point contributors to the S&P 500 Index.