Apple prices expected to remain high through 2027 as RAM costs surge, analysts say
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Ben Lovejoy
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Apple has implemented significant price hikes on its products, with some increases exceeding 50% and memory/storage upgrade costs doubling. The company acknowledges the problem but offers no timeline for relief. RAM prices are expected to continue rising through 2025-2026, with potential easing not expected until 2028 at the earliest, and some analysts suggest prices may never revert to previous levels.
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The company has said that it's 'working tirelessly to find solutions' to the problem
RAM prices are expected to continue increasing substantially through both this year and next.
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