Why Apple & other tech firms' prices have spiked
Apple has implemented significant price increases across its product range, with some items rising by over 50%. CEO Tim Cook attributed the hikes to extreme economic conditions, though the move has surprised many given the recent launch of the MacBook Neo at a lower price point.
Why it matters
These price adjustments reflect broader inflationary pressures on global tech giants and signal potential future cost increases for consumers across the electronics sector.
A 'hundred-year flood' is the uncharacteristically dramatic phrase Apple CEO Tim Cook used to justify the price rises the company announced on most of its prices last week.
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