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Apple’s AI Push Could Force iPhone Upgrades | Durham News
Apple’s next big move? Using AI to push users toward upgrading to newer, pricier iPhones—especially the Pro models—by locking key features behind hardware that only the latest devices can handle. This strategy could boost profits without selling more phones, by inflating average selling prices and opening doors to future services. But it’s a risky gamble: AI is driving up manufacturing costs, forcing potential price hikes at a time when global smartphone sales are already tanking. Rumors point to a staggered iPhone 18 launch, with Pro models arriving in September and the standard version…
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