Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI | TheBriefWire
Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI
Published 26 June 2026 ยท tech
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australians woke up on Friday to higher prices for Macbooks and iPads after Apple hiked worldwide, blaming an AI-driven cost crunch for computer parts.
The iPhone range was unaffected but experts predict Apple will raise prices for its flagship product later this year. Microsoft also lifted its Xbox prices
overnight amid a wave of increases for phones and devices. Continue reading...
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 11:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australians woke up on Friday to higher prices for Macbooks and iPads after Apple hiked worldwide, blaming an AI-driven cost crunch for computer parts.
The iPhone range was unaffected but experts predict Apple will raise prices for its flagship product later this year.
Microsoft also lifted its Xbox prices overnight amid a wave of increases for phones and devices.