Setting up an Apple ecosystem can be daunting for those worried about cost, making it important to get an idea about the various devices and their prices. A group of connected gadgets that can seamlessly interact with one another make up a digital ecosystem. The devices in a basic Apple ecosystem include an iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook, and iPad. An Android ecosystem would consist of a Chromebook, Android smartphone, and Wear OS smartwatch.
However, Apple's ecosystem offers Continuity features that cannot be matched. For example, Universal Clipboard lets users copy from an iPhone and paste on a Mac, AirDrop provides quick and easy wireless file transfers, and Handoff lets users begin a task on one Apple device and finish it on another. There's also the ability to make and receive calls on multiple devices connected to an iPhone's network, and automatically unlock a Mac with an Apple Watch. Apple's ecosystem is often referred to as a 'walled garden' that makes it almost impossible for an invested user to get out of, but for those wanting to take the plunge, here's a look at the prices for an affordable Apple ecosystem.
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On the Apple Store, the cheapest iPhone model is the iPhone SE which starts at $429. The iPhone 13 mini starts at $699, while the iPhone 13 starts at $799. Users who don't mind picking up an older iPhone model can consider the iPhone 11, which starts at $499. Moving on to AirPods, the 2nd-generation earbuds are available for $129. Users who can afford to spend a bit more can pay an additional $50 for the newer 3rd-generation AirPods. Next up on the list is the Apple Watch. While there are multiple options, the Apple Watch SE would be the
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