On June 29, Mark Gurman, a reporter from Bloomberg, penned an article stating that Apple's substantial price hikes have dealt a significant blow to its users, a reflection of the skyrocketing costs in the age of artificial intelligence. Initially, Apple had strived to keep its prices within an affordable range for consumers. However, owing to the global upsurge in data center construction and the burgeoning demand for hardware—particularly driven by hefty investments from major cloud computing firms and model development companies, which have collectively propelled the prices of essential components to new heights—Apple was ultimately compelled to raise its prices. At present, the prices of iPhones have remained steady, but industry analysts anticipate adjustments in the near future.
