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iPhone 18 Launch Event Confirmed, Trade-In Values Set to Plummet

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Apple has announced the launch event for the iPhone 18 and iPhone Fold, which is expected to significantly decrease the trade-in value of existing iPhone models. Research indicates that a substantial percentage of iPhones lose value in the period between announcement and release. Consumers are advised to sell their current phones before the announcement or utilize buyback companies for immediate quotes, though direct sales may yield higher prices. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the financial impact of a product launch on trade-in values, not a new product release itself.

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iPhone 18 Launch Event Confirmed, Trade-In Values Set to Plummet

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COVERAGE [1]

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

    iPhone 18 Release Date Confirmation Slashes Your iPhone Price

    Apple's iPhone 18 release date confirmation started a clock that watches your current phone's value rapidly drop. Here's what to do.

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