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iPhone's surprise price twist for old models exposes smartphone price pain

Apple has raised prices for older iPhones in India after the iPhone 18 launch. This shift is driven by surging memory chip costs for AI data centers. Component inflation is forcing electronics makers to rethink long-held pricing assumptions. Consumers now face higher costs for previously affordable smartphone alternatives. This trend signals a broader change in the global electronics business landscape.

11 Sep 2026 10:38 am