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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips - AP News

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Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips.

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**Summary:** Apple has increased the prices of its Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips. This comes after Microsoft also announced price hikes for their Xbox consoles due to similar issues. **Why It Matters:** The increasing costs of components like memory chips are affecting consumer electronics companies, leading to higher prices across

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