
Apple instructed suppliers to cut component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by at least 15% for October compared to original requests.
Rising memory chip costs driven by AI data center buildouts have forced higher retail prices, contributing to softer consumer demand from late August.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched last month starting at $1,199 and $1,299, marking a $100 price increase over previous generation models.