Apple is rumoured to extend the costs of its iPhone 17 lineup only a month earlier than the anticipated launch of the iPhone 18 Professional.
In accordance with a publish on Weibo, tipster Mounted Focus Digital claimed there are rumours that Apple might elevate iPhone 17 costs, with the rise reportedly anticipated to take impact on August 10.
The tipster, nonetheless, expressed some uncertainty in regards to the value hike. The publish additionally claimed that Apple had shelved plans to extend manufacturing capability on sure manufacturing strains from 15% to 30%.
Apple had already elevated the costs of MacBook and iPad fashions in India in June by 20% to 42%, largely attributable to rising reminiscence chip prices. Nevertheless, the corporate left the costs of the iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and different equipment unchanged.
The value of the 14-inch MacBook Professional with the M5 Professional chip was elevated to ₹2,99,900 from its launch value of ₹2,49,900. The 13-inch iPad Air additionally noticed a major value improve, with the bottom mannequin rising by 41.22% from ₹84,900 to ₹1,19,900.
At the moment, the iPhone 17e begins at ₹64,900, the iPhone 17 at ₹82,900, the iPhone 17 Professional at ₹1,34,900, and the iPhone 17 Professional Max at ₹1,49,900. If Apple goes forward with the reported value hike, it stays to be seen whether or not the rise will apply to pick fashions or the complete iPhone 17 lineup.
Apple is predicted to unveil the iPhone 18 Professional, iPhone 18 Professional Max and its first foldable iPhone at its September launch occasion. The corporate will not be anticipated to launch the usual iPhone 18 this yr, with the bottom mannequin reportedly scheduled to debut alongside the iPhone 18e in March 2027.
