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Apple Hikes MacBook and iPad Prices by Nearly 20%, Blaming Surging Chip Costs from AI Data Center Demand
Apple has increased prices of some MacBooks and iPads by nearly 20% worldwide, citing an 'unprecedented' surge in memory and storage chip costs. The company attributes the hike to soaring demand for chips to power AI data centers. The price increases affect enterprise hardware procurement, with analysts expecting other PC and tablet brands to follow suit.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source