{"id":15539,"date":"2026-06-26T03:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/apple-raises-prices-worldwide-which-devices-are-more-expensive-now\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T19:10:08","slug":"apple-raises-prices-worldwide-which-devices-are-more-expensive-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/apple-raises-prices-worldwide-which-devices-are-more-expensive-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Raises Prices Worldwide: Which Devices Are More Expensive Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you’ve been following tech news for the past few months, you know memory problem <\/strong>(commonly known as \u201cRamageddon<\/strong>“), which leads several companies to increase the prices of their devices worldwide, since almost everything in technology today uses these components. Up until now, Apple has been able to continue making these increases, but, unfortunately, this catch has ended.<\/p>\n

The Cupertino giant has implemented immediate price increases on several major product lines, including Mac, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod, <\/strong>again Vision Pro<\/strong>. These world changes, from $30 to $1,300<\/strong>run directly on existing hardware configurations without providing additional storage or memory capacity.<\/p>\n

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The cost of the MacBook Neo has increased from $599 to $699<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Company this is due to the world’s severe shortage of memory and storage chips<\/strong>. This shortage is driven by an unprecedented component requirement in data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). Apple’s leadership recently described the supply difficulties as a rare industry disruption, noting that component costs have risen at an unprecedented rate. Manufacturing has shifted significantly to high-bandwidth memory for AI servers, reducing the components available in standard consumer electronics.<\/p>\n

Apple is not alone in adjusting its retail pricing strategy; Major competitors such as Samsung, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and Sony have also raised prices on laptops, smartphones, and gaming hardware due to similar supply chain pressures.<\/p>\n

Affected vs. Unaffected Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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While computer and home entertainment hardware saw immediate price adjustments, some core product categories remain unchanged for now:<\/p>\n

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  • Price Increase:<\/strong> MacBook Air\/Pro\/Neo, Mac, Mac Studio, Mac mini (M4 Pro), all iPad models, Apple TV 4K, HomePod, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro.<\/li>\n
  • Price Unchanged:<\/strong> iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Studio Display models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Industry analysts from prominent firms such as JPMorgan and Counterpoint Research note that although the iPhone has been released this round, a price increase between $50 and $270 is widely expected during the upcoming product launch cycle this September.<\/p>\n

    Market Outlook and Consumer Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The revised prices apply to all Apple digital stores. In regions that rely on third-party authorized dealers, local price changes may have a short delay while taking into account exchange rates and import taxes. Buyers who plan to buy quickly can still find estate prices at select retailers for many brands before inventory is completely depleted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Component manufacturers project that supply constraints could continue until 2027 or 2028, with extended market pressure lasting until 2030. As a result, these high selling prices are expected to last forever.<\/p>\n

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    Mac Price Changes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product<\/th>\nOld Price<\/th>\nNew Price<\/th>\nChange<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    MacBook Neo<\/td>\n$599<\/td>\n$699<\/td>\n+$100 (16.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    13-inch MacBook Air<\/td>\n$1,099<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$200 (18.2%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    15-inch MacBook Air<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,499<\/td>\n+$200 (15.4%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M5 MacBook Pro<\/td>\n$1,699<\/td>\n$1,999<\/td>\n+$300 (17.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M5 Pro MacBook Pro<\/td>\n$2,199<\/td>\n$2,499<\/td>\n+$300 (13.6%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M5 Max MacBook Pro<\/td>\n$3,599<\/td>\n$4,099<\/td>\n+$500 (13.9%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mac<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,499<\/td>\n+$200 (15.4%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mac Studio (M4 Max)<\/td>\n$1,999<\/td>\n$2,499<\/td>\n+$500 (25.0%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mac Studio (M3 Ultra)<\/td>\n$3,999<\/td>\n$5,299<\/td>\n+$1,300 (32.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mac mini (M4 Pro)<\/td>\n$1,399<\/td>\n$1,599<\/td>\n+$200 (14.3%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad Price Changes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad (A16)<\/td>\n$349<\/td>\n$449<\/td>\n+$100 (28.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad Air 11-inch<\/td>\n$599<\/td>\n$749<\/td>\n+$150 (25.0%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad Air 13-inch<\/td>\n$749<\/td>\n$949<\/td>\n+$200 (26.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad Pro 11-inch<\/td>\n$999<\/td>\n$1,199<\/td>\n+$200 (20.0%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad Pro 13-inch<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n$1,499<\/td>\n+$200 (15.4%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    iPad mini<\/td>\n$499<\/td>\n$599<\/td>\n+$100 (20.0%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro price changes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Apple TV 4K<\/td>\n$129<\/td>\n$199<\/td>\n+$70 (54.3%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HomePod<\/td>\n$299<\/td>\n$349<\/td>\n+$50 (16.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    HomePod mini<\/td>\n$99<\/td>\n$129<\/td>\n+$30 (30.3%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Vision Pro<\/td>\n$3,499<\/td>\n$3,699<\/td>\n+$200 (5.7%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Note:<\/strong> Apple had already discontinued its cheapest Mac mini in May, before this latest round of increases. Today’s price increase affects the top configuration of the M4 Pro Mac mini, which goes from $1,399 to $1,599.<\/p>\n

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    Filed Apple > Computers > Gadgets > Tablets<\/span>. Learn more about Apple, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, HomePod and iPad. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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