Apple and Microsoft both raised prices on key hardware products including Xbox consoles, Macs, and iPads. The price hikes occurred within a five-hour window on the same day, highlighting the acute impact of ongoing memory chip shortages. These increases reflect persistent supply chain disruptions affecting the technology hardware market.
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Apple and Microsoft Raise Prices Amid Memory Chip Shortage
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“Apple and Microsoft increased prices on Xbox consoles, Macs, and iPads within hours, pointing to continuing memory chip supply issues.”
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