It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough
Apple has already raised prices on Macs and iPads to absorb the costs of increased RAM costs, but an iPhone price hike is still expected. The competition may have provided a hint as to how much. Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18 Prices went up across many product lines, including ones like Apple TV , Apple Vision Pro , and Mac to compensate for…
Apple's decision to hike prices on Macs and iPads is a direct response to the soaring costs of RAM, according to recent reports. However, an iPhone price increase remains a possibility, especially for the upcoming iPhone 18. The absence of price adjustments for the iPhone 17 suggests that the Cupertino tech giant may soon adapt its pricing strategy.
Despite the AI-driven RAM shortage, Apple's other product categories, such as Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, have seen price increases. Analysts speculate that iPhone prices could rise by $100 or more when new premium devices are unveiled in September. While Apple's market dominance makes exact price predictions challenging, competition may provide a clue to the potential hike in iPhone prices.
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