iPhone 17 Price Hike Fears Debunked: Apple Holds Steady Despite High Demand

• Rumors of an iPhone 17 price increase (up to Rs. 7,000) by December 2025 are now dismissed as fake news; Apple has no immediate plans for a hike.
• Despite high demand for the iPhone 17 base model, causing supply challenges, Apple aims to maintain consumer trust by not raising prices.
• The iPhone 17 offers significant upgrades including a 120Hz ProMotion display, improved cameras, and 256GB base storage, boosting its popularity.
• Factors like currency fluctuations and increased memory demand for AI are driving component costs, but Apple may use bank offers to ease the burden.
• Powered by the A19 chipset with a 16-core Neural Engine, the iPhone 17 supports all Apple Intelligence features and boasts 40% faster CPU performance than iPhone 16.

Why It Matters: iPhone 17 price hike rumors are fake; Apple maintains current prices despite high demand and upgrades.