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2026-06-26
digitimes.com
2026-06-26
Before the price hikes became official, Apple had already warned investors that soaring memory costs would increasingly pressure margins. The company has now followed through on one of the rarest moves in its history: raising prices across much of its Mac, iPad, home device, and Vision Pro lineup to offset an AI-driven surge in memory and storage costs.
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
Apple raised prices across its Mac and iPad lineup on June 25, and the timing wasn't a choice so much as a deadline.
2026-06-26
digitimes.com
2026-06-26
Apple is preparing its biggest shift yet to the release strategy for its in-house Mac processors, opting to skip high-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips and instead bring more powerful AI-focused M7 Pro and M7 Max processors to market in 2027, according to a Bloombergreport citing people familiar with the matter.
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
As AI demand prolongs shortages in memory chip supply, global technology companies are increasingly turning to Chinese-made semiconductors. However, industry analysts believe that even if major tech firms are interested in adopting Chinese chips, translating that interest into actual supply agreements remains difficult due to several significant obstacles.
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
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Apple’s stock sank Thursday after the company raised prices across its flagship products to offset soaring costs caused by the AI-fueled global memory chip shortage.
“The memory guys are passing along huge price increases,” CEO Tim Cook said, arguing Apple could no longer protect consumers, as it hiked prices of some devices by more than $200.
The “memory armageddon has arrived,” The Wall Street
2026-06-26
9to5mac.com
2026-06-26
9to5Mac
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal following a blockbuster earnings report, Micron Chief Business Officer Sumit Sadana implied that Apple played a role in the current memory crunch. Here are the details.
Micron says low prices discouraged investment
After the bell yesterday, Micron Technology reported a blockbuster fiscal third quarter, with revenue up 346% and its gross margin approac
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
MSN
Who raised prices?: Apple lifted MacBook and iPad prices by up to $300, while Microsoft will raise Xbox prices by $100–$150 in August.
Why the increases?: Both companies cite soaring memory and storage chip costs, quadrupling since 2025 due to AI server demand.
What’s next?: IDC predicts iPhone 18 Pro models could cost $200 more, with further hikes possible if shortages persist.
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2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
Crypto Briefing
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Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices 20% amid AI-driven chip shortage
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2026-06-26
www.union-bulletin.com
2026-06-26
Union-Bulletin
Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products
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People walk past a monitor showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo, Tue
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip as Micron soars, Apple drags Big Tech lower
Amalya Dubrovsky and Karen Friar
Updated Thu, June 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM PDT 2 min read
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2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
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Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortage
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Last updated: June 25, 2026
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Apple has announced a significant increase in the prices of its Mac and iPad product lines, largely attributed to a shortage of memory chips driven by the rapid expa
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
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Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
www.boston25news.com
2026-06-26
Boston 25 News
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
www.kiro7.com
2026-06-26
KIRO 7 News Seattle
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
www.wsbtv.com
2026-06-26
WSB-TV
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
www.wsoctv.com
2026-06-26
WSOC TV
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
www.actionnewsjax.com
2026-06-26
Action News Jax
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
“The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have n
2026-06-26
apnews.com
2026-06-26
AP News
A shopper looks over Apple MacBook laptops on display in a Costco warehouse on June 2, 2026, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the con