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There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models

Apple raises prices on all iPhones while axing its newest Pro models, shocking the usual upgrade cycle

By · Published September 9, 2026 at 21:30 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026 at 23:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: businessinsider.com · The Verge · Macworld · Engadget · MacRumors · Gizmodo · techcrunch.com.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 23.
  • Primary Driver: Apple raises prices on all iPhones while axing its newest Pro models, shocking the usual upgrade cycle
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Apple’s latest move flips the usual upgrade narrative: the company has raised the price of every iPhone it sells, even as fresh models hit stores. The surprise comes from a uniform price hike across the lineup, rather than the typical premium on new releases. Analysts note that the shift could reshape consumer expectations for consumers in the market.

Earlier this week Apple announced the discontinuation of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as reported by MacRumors. Simultaneously, Engadget confirmed a $100 price increase for older iPhone models, and Macworld echoed the broader raise affecting the entire catalogue. The twin actions—dropping the flagship Pro line while charging more for legacy devices—signal a pricing strategy that diverges from past cycles.

Today the adjustments are live, meaning shoppers encountering older iPhone models will see higher sticker prices. TechCrunch frames the development as “pay more for older models” alongside the rollout of newer hardware, while Gizmodo notes the parallel rise in legacy device costs. The market now reflects a dual pressure: premium pricing for the newest phones and an unexpected premium on the models they replace.

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Quick answers

What price change did Apple implement for its iPhone lineup?

Apple raised the price of every iPhone it sells, including a $100 increase for older models, according to Engadget and Macworld.

Which iPhone models were discontinued in the latest announcement?

Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, as reported by MacRumors.

How have media outlets described the overall pricing shift?

TechCrunch described it as paying more for older models, while Gizmodo noted that older iPhone prices are going up too.

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