Macworld Podcast

Episode 990: How high can Apple’s prices go?

Macworld Podcast

Show Notes

Last week, Apple drastically raised prices for the Mac and iPad. Apple is also expected to introduce new iPhones and other products later this year with higher prices than usual. We talk about this new development and how it affects you in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Show notes for episode 990: https://www.macworld.com/article/3180329 Brace yourself, Apple’s price hikes are much worse than we thought: https://www.macworld.com/article/3176418Price hikes aren’t Apple’s fault. But their severity is: https://www.macworld.com/article/3171630Apple’s pricing woes will worsen through 2027: https://www.macworld.com/article/3179948These higher Mac prices? It’s the new normal: https://www.macworld.com/article/3177149Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4 (Internet Archive): http://tiny.cc/1eu5101Apple takes on antenna issues: https://www.macworld.com/article/206609

Send us an email: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/macworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macworld_hq/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@macworld_hqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@macworld.comMailing address:Macworld501 2nd St. Suite 650San Francisco, CA 94107

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More from Macworld Podcast

Oct 21, 2026

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a deep look at the Apple Watch Series 12. We discuss its new features, its price, and whether it’s worth buying. Tune in and find out!

Oct 14, 2026

Apple held its “Welcome Home” event and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we recap Apple’s announcements.

Oct 7, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro is here, offering better performance, better battery life, and better cameras. Is it worth the money? Tune in to find out.

Sep 30, 2026

Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money.

Sep 23, 2026

Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27 and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new operating systems and what you should know.

See all episodes →