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The iPhone 17 and other older models just got a surprise $100 price hike

Apple quietly increased prices across its existing lineup after revealing its latest devices. Here’s why.
Apple just held its annual iPhone launch event on Sept. 9. The company added a new foldable, the iPhone Duo, and the iPhone 18 lineup. Older iPhone models have increased in price since the event. Each year, Apple temporarily closes its online…
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