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Apple confirms looming price increases

Jun 19, 2026 · 7m

Summary

This episode covers Apple’s new chip manufacturing partnership with Intel for legacy devices, aiming to diversify its supply chain. It discusses the upcoming iPhone Air 2, expected in spring 2027 with dual cameras and better battery life. Additionally, Tim Cook confirms future Apple price hikes due to severe RAM shortages driven by AI server demand.

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Apple and Intel partnership for US-based chip manufacturing iPhone Air 2 rumors: dual cameras and spring 2027 launch Sponsor segment: Backblaze cloud backup for Macs Tim Cook warns of price hikes due to RAM supply shortage Outro, ratings, and ad-free subscription info
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