Apple raises prices on select Mac and iPad models, citing higher chip costs
CBS News, citing Yahoo Finance, reports that Apple increased prices on multiple Mac and iPad products, including a MacBook model that moved from $599 to $699.
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CBS News, citing Yahoo Finance, reports that Apple increased prices on multiple Mac and iPad products, including a MacBook model that moved from $599 to $699.
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