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Apple hikes prices on older iPhone models by $100

Apple has increased the prices of its older iPhone models by $100. This change affects devices such as the iPhone 16, which now starts at $799, and the iPhone 17 family, with the entry-level model now priced at $699. The iPhone Air also saw a price hike, starting at $1,099. Notably, Apple did not increase the prices of its latest Apple Watch models, which retain their original starting prices. AI

RANK_REASON This is a product pricing change for existing models, not a new product release or significant industry shift.

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Apple hikes prices on older iPhone models by $100

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