iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per report
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max faces a $300+ cost surge—raising questions about pricing and profit margins
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max faces a $300+ cost surge—raising questions about pricing and profit margins