iPhone 17 price hike could pave the way for even more expensive Android flagships

TL;DR Apple has increased prices by $100 across several iPhones that were already on sale, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air. The increases are unusual because older phones typically get cheaper over time, not more expensive. Apple’s move could give Android brands more room to raise prices on their already-launched phones as component costs increase.