Definitions or not, Apple may raise iPhone prices this year

Even as a new deal between China and the United States Restore the high tariffs for the next 90 daysthe Wall Street Journal reports Apple plans to raise iPhone later this year, whether or not the tariffs rise.

Prices will rise Cover the iPhone 17 lineIt is expected that it will be released in the fall, which can include a new model of the new Ultraslim and new features, such as RAM’s increase via the phone line. These phones It will include iOS 19Which can bring significant changes in programs and improvements to the company’s AI system, Apple Intelligence.

The Wall Street Journal says that Apple is trying to put any increase in prices as improved products, not customs tariffs, although the 20 % customs tariff covering smartphones will remain valid – at least under the current agreement – with the time when new iPhone devices are launched.

the Current prices for the basic iPhone models Start from $ 599 for iPhone 16e, $ 799 for iPhone 16 and $ 999 for iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple has already taken movements to store the current inventory due to the definitions, and according to what was reported More iPhone production to India and Vietnam.