How much did an iPhone cost in 2007 vs. 2026? The gap is smaller than you think

A new analysis compares pricing trends for Netflix and the iPhone over the past two decades, showing modest increases after adjusting for inflation, storage, and features. Meanwhile, developers using large language models to run text‑based games face opaque cost structures, with providers offering confusing token‑price tables that make budgeting difficult. The lack of transparent pricing threatens the viability of AI‑driven interactive storytelling.