iPhone 16e fixed this one pricing problem in the iPhone lineup

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By Michael BurkhardtFeb 22, 2025, 1:59 pm253 ptsTrending
When 5G debuted with the lineup, Apple introduced a sneaky new pricing tactic. Apple would list iPhones as “starting at $799”, but that price would require you to activate with one of the major US carriers at the point of purchase. If you wanted an unlocked iPhone, the actual starting price point was $829.…

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