DigiTimes: Apple's iPhone 18 Pro lineup shows mixed demand signals weeks after launch. Reports of component order cuts contrast with stronger demand for the Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo amid rising memory costs.
The split in demand signals comes as rising memory costs drive smartphone prices higher overall.
This divergence underscores challenges in Apple's current premium positioning.
Apple has not confirmed it.
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