Even as a new deal between China and the US rolls back high tariffs for the next 90 days, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has plans to raise iPhone prices later this year, whether tariffs rise again or not.

The price hike would cover the iPhone 17 line, expected to be released in the fall, which could include a rumored ultraslim new «Air» model and new features, such as increased RAM across the phone line. These phones would include iOS 19, which could bring significant software changes and improvements to the company’s AI system, Apple Intelligence.

The Wall Street Journal says that Apple is trying to position any pricing increase as being prompted by improvements to the products, not tariffs, although a 20% tariff that covers smartphones would still be in place — at least under the current agreement — by the time the new iPhones launch.

The current prices for base iPhone models start at $599 for the iPhone 16E, $799 for the iPhone 16 and $999 for the iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple has already made moves to stockpile current inventory because of tariffs, and has reportedly made plans to shift more of its iPhone production to India and Vietnam.

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  

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Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Connections: Sports Edition is kind of all over the sports map today. Hopefully you’ve got a little knowledge of a bunch of things. Read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.  

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Points in hoops.

Green group hint: Ice, ice baby.

Blue group hint: Top hitters.

Purple group hint:  A bone, for one.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Ways to score in basketball.

Green group: Areas in a hockey rink.

Blue group: Members of baseball’s 3,000-hit club.

Purple group: Things one breaks.

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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is ways to score in basketball. The four answers are 3-pointer, dunk, free throw and layup.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is areas in a hockey rink. The four answers are center ice, crease, neutral zone and penalty box.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is members of baseball’s 3,000-hit club. The four answers are Beltre, Brock, Musial and Speaker.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is things one breaks. The four answers are huddle, racked pool balls, record and serve.