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iPhone 17 prices slashed as Apple prepares for iPhone 18 launch

Retailers are offering significant discounts on the iPhone 17 series, including the Pro Max model, ahead of the upcoming iPhone 18 release. These price reductions are part of an effort to clear inventory as Apple prepares for its next generation of devices. Concurrently, Apple has increased trade-in values for older iPhone models and has begun accepting trade-ins for certain Android devices like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. AI

RANK_REASON This cluster discusses pricing adjustments and trade-in values for existing iPhone models in anticipation of a new release, rather than the announcement of a new product or technology itself.

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iPhone 17 prices slashed as Apple prepares for iPhone 18 launch

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Slashed Ahead Of iPhone 18 Release

    Prices for the iPhone 17 series have dropped ahead of the iPhone 18 release date. Apple is also preparing for the launch with new trade-in prices. Is it time to buy?

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Janhoi McGregor, Senior Contributor ·

    iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Slashed Ahead Of iPhone 18 Release

    Prices for the iPhone 17 series have dropped ahead of the iPhone 18 release date. Apple is also preparing for the launch with new trade-in prices. Is it time to buy?