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Last updated: June 19, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Hardware Pricing and Product Cycles

Rising memory costs are forcing Apple to adjust its pricing strategy, with reports indicating a potential $1,399 starting price for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. This shift confirms broader hardware inflation trends as the company prepares to refresh its smaller tablet offerings. Meanwhile, next-generation iPad mini development nears completion as the company looks to replace the aging iPad mini. This update arrives more than 20 months after the previous model's debut, signaling a pivot toward OLED displays in the compact tablet segment.