These Products Dodged Apple's Price Hikes. Our Expert Explains Why

Apple is the latest to join the list of tech giants that are increasing product prices because of the rising price of components. But while it increased prices Thursday on items like the budget-friendly MacBook Neo (now $699) and iPad (now $449), a few popular Apple products were unaffected -- notably the iPhone and the Apple Watch.

Other products that appeared not to see price increases included Apple Displays, the Apple Pencil and other accessories like phone cases and keyboards.

Since Apple cites the RAM shortage for the price hikes, it's surprising that the iPhone and Apple Watch -- both of which are essentially little computers -- still have the same prices we saw yesterday.

Apple could mark up more prices soon

So why is it that two of Apple's flagship devices and accessories, like AirPods, escaped the markup? CNET Editor-at-Large Scott Stein has a thought: "They're...

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