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Apple Raises MacBook and iPad Prices Amid Memory Shortage

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Apple has increased prices on several MacBook models due to a global memory shortage. The MacBook Neo now starts at $699, up from $599, while the MacBook Air jumps to $1,299 from $1,099. The price hikes reflect rising component costs affecting the tech industry.

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Apple's price increases signal that the memory shortage is hitting even the most profitable hardware makers, likely squeezing consumers and pressuring competitors to follow suit.
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