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Devices · 3h ago

Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices by 20% globally

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Apple has raised prices on MacBook and iPad models by approximately 20% across multiple markets, citing currency fluctuations and rising component costs. The increases affect both new and existing inventory, with some regions seeing higher markups. This marks one of the largest single price jumps for Apple's hardware lineup in recent years.

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The move signals Apple's willingness to pass on cost pressures to consumers, potentially testing brand loyalty in a slowing device market.
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