Apple faces unprecedented memory cost increases as RAM prices continue to surge, manufacturing bill climbs by $33 billion — rising component expenses threaten margins through the holiday quarter and into 2027

Tom's Hardware
By Newton GitongaNov 3, 2026, 9:28 am81 ptsTrending
Apple is about to feel the squeeze from rising memory prices, with the cost of RAM climbing just as the company heads into its busiest shopping season. According to Reuters, Apple expects to pay more for memory in the December quarter, with the CEO, John Ternus, describing the current price increases as…

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