Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42% amid memory chip shortage

Tech giant Apple has increased the starting prices of MacBook and iPad models in the range of 20% to 42% compared to their launch prices across the globe, including India, mainly due to an increase in the cost of memory chips. The new price list on Apple India's website shows that the company has increased the price of the MacBook Pro built on theM5 series chip by about 20%. The price of 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip has been increased to Rs 2,99,900 apiece from the launch price of 2,49,9