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Apple has increased prices for MacBook and iPad models due to soaring component costs driven by AI demand. This marks the first time Apple has formally passed on such expenses, a move CEO Tim Cook anticipated as unavoidable. The price hikes reflect a quadrupling of memory and storage costs, with specific model increases ranging from $50 to $300. Industry analysts predict further price adjustments across Apple’s product line, potentially impacting iPhones and incentivizing upgrades to support new AI features.