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Apple Raises Older iPhone Prices After iPhone 18 Pro Launch

Apple launched new iPhone models at its Surprise and Shine event.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max replaced the older iPhone 17 Pro models.

Apple also showed its first foldable iPhone Duo.

After the launch, some older iPhones became more expensive.

The affected models include the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 17 Air.

The article says the price increases did not come with better specifications or new hardware.

Apple reportedly made the change because manufacturing has become more expensive.

A worldwide shortage of memory chips was one reason cited for those higher costs.

Key facts

Company: Apple
Affected models: iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 17 Air
New Pro models: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lineup change: The iPhone 18 Pro models replaced the iPhone 17 Pro models at the top of the lineup.
Hardware changes: The price increases were not accompanied by specification upgrades or other hardware changes.
Reported cost factor: Rising manufacturing costs, partly linked to a global memory chip shortage.
Event highlight: Apple introduced its first foldable iPhone Duo, according to the article.

indianexpress.com · 5 hrs ago