iPhone 17 price hike could pave the way for even more expensive Android flagships
Your aging phone might be getting older, but not any cheaper.
Apple has recently increased the prices of several of its iPhones by $100, with the new iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air now starting at $999, $1,099, and $1,199 respectively. This move is unusual, as older phones typically see a decrease in price over time, not an increase. This price hike could potentially pave the way for Android flagship manufacturers to raise prices on their already-launched phones, as component costs continue to increase.
The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are starting at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively, marking a $100 increase over last year's Pro models. While a $100 increase might not seem significant on its own, it raises concerns about the potential ripple effects on the broader smartphone market.
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