SMRTR TechJun 21, 2026Tech Three Dots

Tim Cook says Apple prices must rise as memory costs soar

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Memory and storage chip costs have surged nearly four times — from $50 to $200 per iPhone — forcing Apple to raise prices. The iPhone 18 Pro could jump from $1,100 to roughly $1,345 when it launches in September, driven by AI companies buying up chips and creating a global shortage.

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