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Apple hikes iPhone 18 Pro prices and goes eSIM-only in select markets

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Apple has announced price increases for its latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, with the devices starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, representing a $100 hike from previous versions. Additionally, these new iPhones will be eSIM-only in select countries, continuing Apple's trend of phasing out physical SIM card trays. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily affects consumer hardware market.

RANK_REASON Product launch announcement for a consumer electronic device.

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Apple hikes iPhone 18 Pro prices and goes eSIM-only in select markets

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It’s the year of smartphone price hikes Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start

    It’s the year of smartphone price hikes Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors. You can't dodge the… https://www. thever…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/smartphone-price-hikes-app…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-Only in These Countries Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology

    iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-Only in These Countries Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries. According to Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIMs only in th… https://www. …

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/iphone-18-pro-esim-only-c…

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