Apple will increase rates for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Costs rose by $300 because components cost more.
Memory upgrades drive much of the change.
The 1TB Pro Max model will suffer the hardest, worst impact.
TSMC’s latest 2‑nanometer chips go to Google’s Tensor G6 first.
They won’t land in Apple’s latest phones right away.
Analysts say evaluate if waiting for the 18 Pro is worth it.
Early 17 Pro buyers risk higher prices or slower upgrades if they wait.
Parts are limited, Parts are in short supply.
That makes Apple shift its prices higher.