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Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices, blaming cost of chips amid AI boom

Apple has raised prices on MacBooks and iPads, attributing the move to soaring memory and storage chip costs fueled by AI demand. Tim Cook stated the company cannot shield customers from these expenses. The price hikes contributed to a 6% drop in Apple stock.

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Apple officially announced price increases for Macs and iPads citing a global memory chip shortage.

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  1. Apple Increases MacBook and iPad Prices Due to Memory Chip Costs

    Apple has raised prices on MacBooks and iPads, attributing the move to soaring memory and storage chip costs fueled by AI demand. Tim Cook stated the company cannot shield customers from these expenses. The price hikes contributed to a 6% drop in Apple stock.

    What's confirmed:

    • Apple raised prices on MacBooks and iPads due to surging memory and storage chip costs.
    • The price increases are attributed to the artificial intelligence boom and data center demand.
    • Apple stock fell 6% following the price hike announcement.
    • Tim Cook stated that Apple would increase prices due to rising memory and storage costs.
    • Price hikes also affected HomePod and Apple TV devices.
    • Microsoft is increasing Xbox prices as semiconductor costs rise.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple increased MacBook and iPad prices by 20%.
    confidence 95%