Apple-related reporting links projected DRAM (memory) costs to the likelihood of additional iPhone price increases in 2027. AppleInsider says Apple is set to agree to DRAM pricing at about $2 per GB in the coming year, up from roughly $1.50 per GB cited for today.
Both outlets describe rising demand and supply constraints in the DRAM market, implying that higher component prices could persist. AppleInsider adds context from remarks by former Apple CEO Tim Cook, who previously compared AI-driven memory shortages to a “100-year flood,” and notes that price increases have already affected many Apple products. It also cites supply-chain commentary suggesting 2027 memory pricing from Samsung could reach about $2 per GB.
Mashable focuses more generally on how memory cost expectations point to continued pricing pressure, without adding specific figures beyond the broader indication that increases may not end soon. Together, the articles frame 2027 as another year where memory costs could remain elevated, potentially feeding into retail pricing.
