Taking inflation into account, a $599 iPhone in 2026 would have been $380 in 2007. Given that the actual launch price in 2007 was $499, that's a pretty hefty drop.

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Dylan16807 18 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

A technology doodad getting 25% cheaper in real terms over 15-20 years is about as far opposite as you can get from a hefty price drop.

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thatfrenchguy 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

$499 with carrier subsidy too

	▲	Dylan16807 20 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		It didn't take much longer to get a 3G for that price with no subsidy.