Published August 11th, 2026 - 07:22 GMT
ALBAWABA - As anticipation grows for the release of the newest iPhone model 18, some are looking forward to getting the 17 as previous model prices drop when a new model is released – one rumor says not anymore.Famous, and more often than not credible leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, made a post on the site saying: “rumors are circulating that the iPhone 17 will increase in price,” in August.While there’s no source listed for the rumor, Fixed Focus Digital had a positive track record of predictions in the past with users believing them to be well connected, lending a little more credibility to the rumor.Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as tomorrow, August 10.A new report says Apple may increase prices of the current iPhone 17 lineup, potentially just weeks before the expected iPhone 18 Pro launch.The rumor is linked to rising memory and component costs, which have… pic.twitter.com/QaV7agGBIo— Pirat_Nation 🔴 (@Pirat_Nation) August 10, 2026 And, while the increase would be surprising, it would not be out of the question with one commenter saying:“It wouldn't be a surprise if they do increase prices on the 17, what is a surprise is that they haven't already! I guess they could be planning on leaving the price of the 17 where it is because that will be the new $100 less price drop once the 18 ships at $100 more?“No reason to increase the 17's price 3 weeks before it is about to be discounted because it is last years model.”Many are wondering if the price increase will hit all iPhone 17 models or just a specific model.
