These products evaded Apple’s high prices, and our expert explains why

Apple is the latest to join the list of tech giants Increase product prices Due to the high prices of components. But while prices rose Thursday on items such as budget MacBook Neo (Now $699) and iPad (now $449), and some popular Apple products are not affected — notably iPhone and Apple watch.

Other products that appear to have not seen price increases are included Apple displaysthe Apple Pencil And other accessories such as phone cases and keyboards.

Since Apple cites Lack of RAM As for the price hike, it’s surprising that the iPhone and Apple Watch – both of which are essentially mini computers – are still at the same prices as we saw yesterday.

Apple could raise more prices soon

So why like two of Apple’s flagship devices and accessories? Airpodsescaped the marks? CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein said he had an idea: “They’re waiting to rip that Band-Aid off in the fall.”

Historically, Apple has announced new products, e.g New iPhoneat an event in September. Stein expects that we may see a jump in prices when new devices are launched, and other devices will not be exempt over time.

“I don’t think any Apple product will survive the price hikes,” Stein said. The significant price increases led Stein to believe that more devices would cost more over time. Especially since most Apple devices use chips that are in high demand.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Future prices depend on the chips

Stein said the future of prices could depend on chip sources and availability. Apple is said to have Primary tranche agreement With Intel amid a chip shortage and high demand with its current supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation. Whether we see price increases for other products in the future will be up to Apple.

For now, there’s still time to get a deal on an Apple product, but not for long. Some retailers, like Amazon, still maintain some of Apple’s original prices. It is not clear when we will see prices rise across retailers. However, Amazon has a few Apple devices on sale, e.g iPad Pro 11 inch and iPad mini. But don’t wait too long because… Prime Day Sale on Amazon Ends June 26.