Apple's supply squeeze raises costs, reshapes sourcing and could widen iPhone 18 price gap

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By Jingyue HsiaoAug 3, 2026, 12:55 am232 ptsTop
Apple's latest earnings showed robust demand, but a weaker outlook for the coming quarter pointed to a supply-driven squeeze with implications for prices, suppliers, and device launches worldwide. The company's final results under Tim Cook also highlighted how memory shortages are reshaping Apple's supply chain…

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