Apple raises AppleCare+ prices as the memory shortage spreads from hardware to services
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A memory squeeze showing up in AppleCare+ pricing is a reminder that component shortages ripple into service economics, not just device ASPs. If your margins depend on long-term support contracts, revisit how hardware volatility is modeled into warranty and service pricing.
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