Apple raises iPhone prices by $100 on all of the older models it is offering, including the iPhone 16, the iPhone 17 lineup, as well as the iPhone Air (Cameron Faulkner/The Verge)

Apple has announced a $100 price increase on all of its older iPhone models currently available for purchase, including the iPhone 16, the full iPhone 17 lineup, and the iPhone Air. This price hike follows the company's recent "Surprise and Shine" event, where they unveiled the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro.

The iPhone 16, which was priced at $699 last week, is now available for $799. The iPhone 17E with 256GB of storage has seen its price rise from $599 to $699. The iPhone 17 itself now starts at $899 for 256GB of storage, up from its launch price of $799. The iPhone Air, which was previously priced at $999, has also seen a price increase to $1,099.

It's worth noting that the base iPhone 18 was absent from Apple's September event, with the company focusing on its more premium models that start at $1,199. For consumers seeking an affordable iPhone option, this price increase may make the latest models more expensive compared to their launch prices just a few days prior.