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Apple Raises iPhone 17 Prices by 10% in Japan as Yen Weakens

Apple has increased iPhone 17 prices in Japan by up to 10% due to the yen's continued weakness near four-decade lows.

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Apple raised the prices of iPhones and some others products in Japan as the yen continues to hover near its lowest level in four decades.

The starting quote for the entry-level iPhone 17 handset with 256 gigabytes of storage was ¥142,800 ($879.29) on Apple’s official website in Japan on Saturday morning, about 10% higher than an earlier price tag of ¥129,800 seen by Bloomberg News.

The iPhone 17 Pro model with same memory specification is now selling at ¥194,800, or 8.3% more expensive than the ¥179,800 it charged previously. Other products similarly affected include Apple Watch and AirPods, with some models seeing as much as a 10% increase in pricing as well.

A spokesperson for Apple in Japan declined to comment about the new pricing.

Apple’s move isn’t uncommon in Japan, where many local retailers have been forced to increase prices of imported products as the yen continues to stay at a depressed level.

Just three weeks earlier, the Cupertino, California-based company raised prices on Macs, iPads, home devices and the Vision Pro globally due to a prolonged memory chip shortage. IPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch were not affected then. So far, there is no indication that Apple will raise iPhone prices in markets other than Japan.

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Apple's decision to raise iPhone prices in Japan reflects a prudent response to persistent currency headwinds, ensuring the company can maintain its high standards of quality and innovation. Despite the 10% increase, demand for the iPhone 17 remains robust among Japanese consumers, who value the device's premium features and ecosystem. This adjustment allows Apple to continue investing in cutting-edge technology while stabilizing its margins in a challenging foreign exchange environment. Over time, a recovery in the yen could lead to price corrections, but for now, the move underscores Apple's long-term commitment to the Japanese market.

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Apple has raised the prices of iPhone 17 models in Japan by approximately 10%, with the entry-level 256GB model now costing ¥142,800 (up from ¥129,800) and the Pro model at ¥194,800 (up from ¥179,800). The increases also affect Apple Watch and AirPods, with some models rising similarly. A company spokesperson declined to comment. The price hike follows the yen's prolonged weakness near 40-year lows, which has forced many import-dependent retailers to adjust pricing. Notably, Apple had previously raised prices on other products globally due to chip shortages, but iPhones were excluded at that time. There is no indication of similar moves in other markets yet.

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Apple's latest price hike in Japan places an unfair burden on local consumers, who are already grappling with a weak yen and rising cost of living. While the company cites currency pressures, it has chosen not to absorb the impact, instead passing the full 10% increase onto customers. This move highlights Apple's prioritization of profit over consumer loyalty, especially given that other markets have been spared similar increases. The widening price gap between Japan and other countries may erode the brand's appeal and push budget-conscious buyers toward cheaper alternatives. With no relief in sight for the yen, Japanese iPhone users face a bleak outlook of ever-increasing costs for essential devices.

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Apple has raised the prices of iPhone 17 models in Japan by approximately 10%, with the entry-level 256GB model now costing ¥142,800 (up from ¥129,800) and the Pro model at ¥194,800 (up from ¥179,800). The increases also affect Apple Watch and AirPods, with some models rising similarly. A company spokesperson declined to comment. The price hike follows the yen's prolonged weakness near 40-year lows, which has forced many import-dependent retailers to adjust pricing. Notably, Apple had previously raised prices on other products globally due to chip shortages, but iPhones were excluded at that time. There is no indication of similar moves in other markets yet.

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