While the iPhone 18 Pro Max launch price may remain unchanged, users could face higher lifetime costs due to AI-driven services and subscription fees, as per a recent report.
AI-related services could cost $15/month
Jun 09, 2026
05:34 pm
What's the storyApple is likely to keep the launch price of its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series unchanged from its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro range.
However, a recent Forbes report suggests that users could end up spending significantly more over the lifetime of the device due to artificial intelligence (AI)-related services and subscriptions.
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