Apple hikes prices on key products

Apple has raised the prices of some of its key products, including MacBook and iPad devices, due to rising costs for memory chips and storage caused by increased demand for AI data centers. This included an increase in the MacBook price to $699, the basic iPad to $449, and the iPad Mini to $599, along with other devices such as Apple TV and the Apple Vision Pro headset. The company confirmed that the growing demand for memory components has led to unusual price increases, and expectations are that prices will continue to rise due to chip shortages.