Apple’s Priciest iPhones Take Center Stage as Industry Smartphone Sales Decline

Apple most expensive smartphones will take focus Wednesday as the company unveils the iPhone 14 lineup amid a global slowdown for all but the priciest of gadgets.

The company’s Pro models—the 6.1- and 6.7-inch display versions—have helped fuel record sales and profits for the past two years as the tech giant unveiled its first 5G-capable iPhones in late 2020.