230 percent higher DRAM costs affect iPhone 17 production
Apple faces sharply rising DRAM costs—12GB LPDDR5X chips jumped from $25–$29 to about $70—pressuring iPhone 17 margins and risking higher future prices.
Is Apple Giving Intel's Foundry Ambitions a Much-Needed Boost?
Apple may use Intel's 18A process for low-end M-series chips starting in 2027, potentially validating Intel's foundry and diversifying Apple's supply chain.