Apple warns that memory chip costs are rising, even as it reports an increase in inventory. Tech outlets say Apple’s inventory climbs to $14.5 billion and that the company expects these component costs to keep moving higher, raising questions about potential impacts on future device pricing.

Other coverage emphasizes Apple’s broader demand picture alongside the cost concern. Financial reporting notes Apple’s outlook for the holiday season after a solid third-quarter showing, while highlighting the warning tied to a memory chip shortage. Technology reporting similarly links the profitability result—along with strong iPhone sales—to continued component price worries, framing the issue as a cost headwind rather than a change in consumer demand.

Across the sources, the common thread is Apple’s acknowledgment that memory chip prices are increasing and that this creates uncertainty for future margins and pricing, balanced by evidence of continued sales strength.