GoKawiilApple quietly raises prices on iPhone 16, 17 and Air by $100
Apple did not announce it, but after its iPhone Duo event the company raised prices by $100 across its lineup of previous-generation iPhones still for sale. The iPhone 16 returns to its original $799 launch price, the iPhone 17E now starts at $699, and the iPhone Air jumps to $1,099. AirPods pricing, including the AirPods Pro 3 at $249, was left unchanged.
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While Apple publicly emphasized that new Apple Watch models held steady in price, it stayed silent about quietly hiking costs on existing iPhones, a move that effectively erases recent discounts and pushes shoppers toward higher price tiers. This kind of unannounced repricing can shape consumer perception of value just as buyers compare older and newer iPhone models during the holiday shopping season.
- All previous-generation iPhones Apple still sells got a $100 price increase.
- The iPhone 16 is back to its original $699 launch price... now $799, reversing a post-iPhone 17 discount.
- AirPods pricing remains untouched, with the AirPods Pro 3 still $249.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 — With iPhone prices creeping up by $100 across older models, AirPods Pro 3 held their line at $249 — making them the rare Apple buy that didn't get more expensive. They pair instantly with any iPhone in the lineup and are an easy upgrade if you're holding onto your current phone a bit longer.
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