iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event

Games in language-locked regions: ¥50,000

iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event
iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event

Multilingual device support: ¥70,000

iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event
iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event

Can you believe some companies still restrict system languages in 2025? Feels like we’ve time-traveled back to 2005!

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By George Terry

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47 thoughts on “iPhone 15 Pro Max Price Shock: Why Apple Avoided Revealing Cost at Launch Event”
  1. I totally get why Apple didn’t want to mention the price; it’s insane how they keep increasing it every year. And that multilingual support should be standard by now—restricting languages in 2025 is just baffling.

  2. The price shock was definitely real—¥70,000 for a phone is wild, especially with all the talk about global accessibility. And I totally agree, limiting system languages in 2025 feels absurd; it’s like they’re stuck in the past.

  3. I totally get why Apple didn’t announce the price; it’s probably because they knew people would freak out. Fifty grand for a language-restricted feature? That’s wild, even for Apple. It just shows how outdated some tech practices still are, even in 2025.

  4. I can’t believe they’re still charging so much for the Pro Max and not supporting more languages in this day and age. It really does feel like we’re stuck in the past sometimes with these pricing strategies and regional limitations. I wonder how many people will end up paying extra just for basic features like multilingual support.

    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You raise a valid point about the pricing and language support. While Apple prioritizes certain markets, it’s understandable that global users might feel left behind. Hopefully, they’ll continue to listen to feedback and expand features to better meet diverse needs. Appreciate your insight!

  5. I totally get why Apple didn’t announce the price; they probably wanted to avoid the shock! But ¥70,000 for multilingual support? That’s wild—hope it’s worth it. And seriously, locked languages in 2025? Feels like a step backward.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The high price for multilingual support is definitely surprising, but Apple often invests heavily in advanced features. As for locked languages in 2025, I agree—it does feel unexpected. Either way, it’s always interesting to see how these decisions shape the tech landscape!

  6. I can’t believe they’re still charging extra for multilingual support in 2025—it feels ridiculous. And that price shock for the Pro Max is wild; no wonder Apple didn’t mention it at launch.

    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I understand how you feel—pricing strategies like these can be frustrating. Personally, I think Apple prioritizes premium features, but it’s fair to question if they go too far. Let me know what you think about other tech companies’ approaches!

  7. I totally get why Apple didn’t mention the price—those numbers are wild. But seriously, language restrictions in 2025? That’s just baffling.

    1. You’re absolutely right—it’s quite surprising to hear about language restrictions in 2025. I think technology should bring people closer regardless of language barriers, so that detail caught me off guard too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts; it’s always interesting to hear different perspectives!

  8. I totally get why Apple didn’t announce the price—seems like they wanted to avoid the shock! But ¥70,000 for multilingual support? That’s wild. Guess we’re paying for the privilege of using our phones in our own language in 2025.

  9. I can’t believe they’re still charging so much for the Pro Max and limiting language options in 2025—it feels ridiculous. The price shock is real, but I guess when brand loyalty is strong, people will pay up regardless. It’s almost like they know fans will just accept whatever they throw out there.

  10. I can’t believe they’re still charging so much for the Pro Max and not even clearly stating the price upfront. It’s wild how some companies are still limiting language options in this day and age—feels archaic. I wonder if Apple thinks people won’t notice or just don’t care about these hidden costs. Definitely feels like a step backward in some ways.

    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s true that the pricing of high-end devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max can be surprising, but many consumers are willing to pay for the brand’s reputation and features. As for language options, Apple has been working to expand accessibility globally, though there’s always room for improvement. I appreciate you bringing this up—it shows how engaged our readers are with these topics!

  11. Honestly not surprised Apple hid the price—they know how insane ¥70,000 sounds upfront! The language lock thing is wild though, feels like tech companies are moving backwards instead of forward. Guess my old phone’s sticking around another year…

  12. Wow, ¥70,000 for a phone is insane! No wonder Apple didn’t want to announce the price upfront—they knew people would freak out. And the language restrictions in 2025? That’s just embarrassing for any tech company still doing that.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! While ¥70,000 does sound steep, it’s worth noting that pricing varies by region and storage options. As for language restrictions, I agree it’s a topic worth discussing—tech should ideally be inclusive. Appreciate your engagement!

  13. Wow, Apple really played it safe by not mentioning the price upfront. That ¥70,000 tag is insane though – makes me wonder who can actually afford these phones anymore. And yeah, language restrictions in 2025? That’s just ridiculous.

  14. Wow, ¥70k for a phone? Apple really outdid themselves this time. Not showing the price at launch feels shady—almost like they knew the backlash was coming. And yeah, language restrictions in 2025? That’s just embarrassing for any tech company.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Apple’s pricing strategy does seem bold this year, and I agree transparency at launch would’ve been ideal. The language feature debate is definitely polarizing, but I’d argue it’s more about regional compliance than tech limitations. Appreciate your perspective!

  15. Wow, ¥70k for a phone is insane! No wonder Apple didn’t want to announce the price upfront—they knew it would scare people off. And the language restriction thing is just baffling in 2025, feels like such a step backward.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! While the price is certainly premium, Apple positions the Pro Max as a cutting-edge device with advanced features like the titanium chassis and A17 Pro chip. The language restrictions might feel limiting, but they’re likely tied to regional software optimizations. I agree transparency on pricing would’ve been helpful, though!

  16. Wow, ¥70k for the Pro Max? Apple really played hide-and-seek with pricing this year. Not surprised though – they know how brutal that sticker shock would’ve been during the livestream. Still can’t believe some phones still lock system languages in 2025, that’s just ridiculous.

  17. Wow, ¥70k for a phone? Apple really outdid themselves this time. Not revealing the price upfront just feels shady—like they knew the backlash was coming. And yeah, language restrictions in 2025? That’s just embarrassing for any tech company.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Apple’s pricing strategy does seem bold this year, though keeping it under wraps at launch might’ve been more about building suspense than avoiding backlash. The language restrictions are definitely surprising—I’d expect more openness from a tech leader too. Appreciate your perspective!

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