Skip to content
Tech News
← Back to articles

Apple jacks up prices on its MacBooks and iPads - here's how much more you'll pay

read original more articles
Why This Matters

Apple has increased the prices of its MacBook and iPad models by 15% to 25%, driven by a global memory chip shortage caused by high demand from AI companies and a shift in supply priorities among major manufacturers. This price hike impacts consumers and highlights ongoing supply chain challenges in the tech industry. Buyers should be prepared for higher costs on popular Apple devices amidst these market pressures.

Key Takeaways

Maria Diaz/ZDNET

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

ZDNET's key takeaways

Apple has raised prices on its MacBook and iPad lineup.

You'll now pay anywhere from 15% to 25% more.

Higher costs and shorter supply of memory chips are to blame.

Looking for a new MacBook or iPad? You'll now have to shell out more money. On Thursday, Apple raised the prices on its entire MacBook and iPad lineup. Depending on the device you want, you'll pay anywhere from 15% to 25% more than you would have yesterday.

Also: Why your RAM options cost 4X more now than last year - even legacy tech prices aren't immune

You can see for yourself what you'll now pay by visiting the online Apple Store, which was down earlier this morning as Apple updated it with the new prices. But here are a few examples:

... continue reading