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Apple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' in June Quarter and Beyond

Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business.

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Cook said the higher memory costs have been partially offset because the company is selling existing inventory that it has stockpiled. As those supplies dwindle, Apple's costs will go up.

According to Cook, Apple is going to look at a "range of options" and the company is "continuing to evaluate" the situation. Cook declined to provide more insight into how Apple plans to deal with the problem.

Memory costs have been soaring due to global supply constraints caused by AI server demand. Chip makers are prioritizing memory for AI servers rather than consumer devices, causing prices to go up.

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Top Rated Comments

15 weeks ago
I mean, really??? Apple has been ripping us off for decades and they have the BALLS to talk about memory prices? THAT is effing priceless.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tgwaste Avatar
15 weeks ago
They should make memory in house like they've done with many other things.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
15 weeks ago
They also anticipate significantly higher profit.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
j569mxr Avatar
15 weeks ago
"range of options" = 8 gigs are back baby!
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jonnyb098 Avatar
15 weeks ago
RAM is set to be up 400% by 2027. Meanwhile Sandisk stock is up 3000%!
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
k1121j Avatar
15 weeks ago
Seems like any excuse for a company to inflate prices these days they take it. Shame memory makers 😡

Not talking about Apple i mean the memory makers
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)