Apple and Trump T1 Phone face rising memory chip costs, leading to price hikes. The Trump T1 Phone saw its price increase from $499 to $749, a 50 percent rise, without any hardware updates. This follows a trend seen with other tech companies, including Apple, passing on increased memory chip costs to consumers. The price hike reflects broader market pressures from rising supply costs. Memory chip prices have surged due to global supply chain issues and increased demand. Tech companies are struggling to absorb these costs, prompting them to adjust retail prices. The Trump T1 Phone’s price change highlights the impact of global supply chain disruptions on consumer electronics. This trend is expected to continue as memory chip shortages persist.