# I’ve used Apple gear for years, and right now is the best time to buy from the used shelf

> Apple is preparing to raise iPhone prices in the coming months. CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal this week that climbing memory costs, driven by AI’s demand for the same chips, have made the move necessary.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/ive-used-apple-gear-for-years-and-right-now-is-the-best-time-to-buy-from-the-used-shelf/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38d58320206aaddaa9938e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #ai
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