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Apple discontinues entry-level Mac mini model
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Apple has stopped selling its cheapest $599 Mac mini, raising the starting price to $799 with 512GB storage. The change follows strong demand from AI users and supply constraints. CEO Tim Cook noted it may take months to balance supply and demand.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that high memory costs will significantly impact the company's business in coming quarters. He highlighted supply constraints during the latest earnings call despite strong revenue growth. The issue stems from skyrocketing RAM prices driven by AI data center demand.
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Several Chinese analogue chipmakers have raised prices recently, aligning with global leaders like Texas Instruments. Analysts say the increases allow China's mature-node producers to compete with US and European rivals without sacrificing much margin. The repricing stems from surging upstream costs and explosive AI-driven demand.