# Will price hikes force Apple to stop dragging its feet on certain product upgrades? - 9to5Mac

> Earlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/09/apple-price-hikes-better-value-and-more-features/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a78edbf08f09fa96a282f56)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #ipad #macbook #apple
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