Apple said WSJ had to raise iPhone prices at the end of the year
A. The wood Studies correct your next line prices IPhonesScheduled in September according to specific information from Wall Street Journal.
This movement comes along with changes in design and new features – but according to the sources near the company’s supply chain, Adjustment is a strategy to cush the impact of increasing import costs as a result of tariffs imposed on Chinese products.
Although part of the production of basic models, the most expensive iPhones such as Pro and Pro Max, although they migrated to India, Are still mostly made in China A country facing Additional tariffs imposed by the United States government.
Apple tries to prevent public associations amidst the increase in prices and these defensive actions, especially after the predecessors from the White House for exposing customers to the expenses of these policies.
According to the Jeffryis consultancy estimates, 60% of the iPhones sold in the US in 2024 – 60% Pro Max – are definitely still made in Chinese territory, as they seek more technology and production level. The company has warned investors that additional tariff costs in this quarter should exceed US $ 900 million.
In an attempt to escape this scenario, the transfer of some of the Apple manufacturing to India has accelerated. Asian country is range from 13% to 14% of global iPhones last year, and that number is doubled by 2025.
Still, analysts warn: India is not ready to produce the required premium model volumes only through the US market.
The new line of iPhones must maintain the same number of models from the previous year, with excellent changes: one of them is thin, the iPhone 16 plus.
The current version of the model costs 99 899. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 200 1,200. Apple has not yet confirmed specifications that justify pricing rise, but to use the invention argument to soften the consumer understanding.
The company also hopes to extend the product in the United States, but the feasibility of this operation is limited in the short term. According to the supply chain sources, even with investments, it is difficult to reach the required level before 2030.
Apple traditionally releases new iPhone models in September. Until then, the price adjustments will be connected to the new Innovation article – and not by the impact of the tariff, but quietly, continue to press the company’s profitability.
