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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Apple Product Pricing & Supply Chain

Apple has implemented significant price increases across a broad range of its Mac and iPad models, with some products seeing hikes of 10% to 20%, and a few as high as 50% instituted price hikes. This move comes as Amazon appears to be raising prices on some Apple gear, potentially signaling broader cost adjustments across the market. In an effort to mitigate price pressures, particularly for memory chips, Apple is petitioning the Trump administration for permission to procure RAM from a Chinese supplier that is currently blacklisted in the U.S. seeking approval for the Chinese supplier, hoping to ease supply chain constraints and meet product demand Apple wants RAM.

Deals & Discounts

Despite recent price increases, several deals on Apple products remain accessible. Amazon's Prime Day promotions have been extended, offering savings of up to $650 on Macs, iPads, and Air Pods save up to $650. Specifically, the 1TB MacBook Air M5 is available with a $450 discount, bringing its price down to $1,149 Amazon's $1,149 deal. Apple Watch deals have also been extended, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 by $150 extended deals. Separately, a lifetime Plex Pass is set to increase from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, prompting a PSA for interested users to purchase it before the significant price hike lifetime Plex plan.

Software & App Updates

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 is set to be a substantial update, though owners of five specific iPad models will be left behind, a decision that has drawn criticism leaving models behind. In the indie app space, "Mirage" has emerged as a notable application, enabling users to project their Mac display onto iPhones, iPads, Vision Pro, and other Macs with retina quality Mirage brings Mac display. This app is being featured in 9to5Mac's weekly "Indie App Spotlight" series, which aims to bring attention to new developments in the independent app ecosystem Indie App Spotlight.

Apple @ Work

The "Apple @ Work" series, sponsored by Mosyle, continues to explore the benefits of Apple's ecosystem for professional environments. One recent piece highlighted how transitioning to a new PC made the author appreciate the integrated features and user experience built into mac OS appreciate Apple's mac OS. This perspective emphasizes the perceived advantages Apple's platform offers in terms of deployment and overall management within workplaces.