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Apple hikes iPhone prices in Japan up to 11%

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Apple raised prices on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16e in Japan by up to 11%. The increases likely reflect yen weakness and import costs. No changes were made to other regions.

Meridian48 take
This is a currency-driven price adjustment, not a product strategy shift, but it signals Apple's sensitivity to forex volatility in key markets.
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