Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models
Following Apple's "Surprise and shine" event that saw the announcement of the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro, the company increased the price on all of its.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 30, 2026 • Source: The Verge
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The Verge reports: Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models. Following Apple's "Surprise and shine" event that saw the announcement of the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro, the company increased the price on all of its last-gen iPhones that are still available for purchase. The iPhone 16 sold for $699 just last week, and now it's up to $799. The iPhone 17E with […]
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