Business Insider · 9 Sep, 17:36 · Business briefing

Apple raises iPhone prices as memory shortage drives costs up

Apple has announced price increases for its iPhone range, attributing the adjustment to rising costs driven by a global shortage of memory components.

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Apple has announced price increases for its iPhone range, attributing the adjustment to rising costs driven by a global shortage of memory components. This decision reflects broader supply chain constraints affecting the technology sector, where limited availability of critical hardware parts forces manufacturers to pass higher production expenses onto consumers. The move underscores the fragility of global tech supply networks and highlights how component scarcity directly impacts final product pricing strategies in the consumer electronics market.

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