Apple Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders Amid Weaker Demand and Higher Prices
Apple has reduced component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by 15 to 20 percent due to weaker-than-expected demand linked to higher prices and increased memory chip costs. The company’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999 (Rs 2,99,900), also faces uncertainty amid these concerns. While shorter waiting times for the iPhone 18 Pro in some markets may indicate supply improvements, they could also reflect reduced buyer competition. The delayed launch of the standard iPhone 18 may further affect sales.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: mint, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Oct, 02:45 am. Other outlets followed.
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