Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company
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If rising component costs compress iPhone gross margins, Apple has less room to subsidize on-device AI features or aggressive pricing. For developers betting on Apple’s AI hardware base, watch margin commentary—tight margins often slow down riskier platform bets and revenue-share generosity.
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