{
  "id": 6459933,
  "title": "iPhone 17 price hike could pave the way for even more expensive Android flagships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-17-price-hike-could-pave-the-way-for-even-more-expensive",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-17-series-price-increase-3709497/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Apple finally gives iPhone users the pro camera controls Android has had for years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-finally-gives-iphone-users-the-pro-camera-controls-android-has",
        "published": "2026-09-09T19:40:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}