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Apple CEO Tim Cook warns of extended memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'
In Apple's quarterly earnings report, CEO Tim Cook warned of further memory constraints in the coming quarters.
TL;DR
- A global memory crisis, fueled by AI infrastructure demand, is impacting tech earnings and forecasts.
- Apple CEO Tim Cook warned of increasing impacts from memory costs, especially on Mac models.
- Meta and Microsoft have raised their capital expenditure forecasts due to higher component prices, including memory.
- Memory makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are working to increase capacity, but AI chip demand strains the market.
- Apple has largely avoided price hikes so far but is exploring options to manage the memory crunch.
- Analysts suggest Apple might need to adjust product pricing, reduce memory in devices, or accept lower profit margins.