Devices · 2h ago
Apple Hikes Mac and iPad Prices as AI Data Centers Gobble Up Memory Chips
Apple raised prices on most Macs and iPads due to soaring memory costs driven by AI data center demand. The company had held out for months but could no longer absorb the pressure. Analysts expect the memory shortage to persist through 2026.
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Apple's price hikes are a rare admission that AI infrastructure costs are bleeding into consumer hardware, but the company's margins remain fat.
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