Key facts: iPhone 18 +$150–200; ChangXin U.S. OK sought; supplier leak

Analysts say component cost hikes may add about $150–$200 to iPhone 18, hitting Pro models hardest; traders watch whether Apple passes costs to buyers or protects margins in H2.App

Analysts say component cost hikes may add about $150–$200 to iPhone 18, hitting Pro models hardest; traders watch whether Apple passes costs to buyers or protects margins in H2.
Apple sought U.S. clearance to buy DRAM and NAND from China’s ChangXin Memory amid rising memory prices from AI data-center demand; approval remains pending and subject to export rules.
Leaked dataset reportedly exposes Apple supplier identities and supply‑chain arrangements, risking disruption to iPhone assembly operations and operational confidentiality relevant to traders.