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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the price increases and the memory chip shortage can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles, which reported on the announcement from Apple.
A recent development from Apple may impact consumers in the Los Angeles area. The company has increased prices for certain products due to a shortage of a key component. The price hike affects Macs and iPads, with the shortage attributed to a surge in demand for memory chips.
This increased demand is reportedly linked to the growth of artificial intelligence. Further details about the price increases and the memory chip shortage can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles, which reported on the announcement from Apple.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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