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Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?

The Verge • 2026-06-27T09:07

Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?

Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the […]

What happened?

Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the […]

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Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300.

The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749.

Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129.

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https://www.theverge.com/report/958678/apple-consumer-price-increase-ai-big-tech