Apple’s affordability balancing act is about to come crashing down

Macworld
Apple, despite its reputation, has never been a luxury company. Macs and iPhones may cost more on average than their competitor’s counterparts, but when you compare apples to Apple’s, a MacBook Pro or iPhone 17 Pro is worth spending a few dollars more than a comparable model from HP or Samsung.Since its very first computer, Apple’s mission has been clear: build the best device in its class at the best possible price. That’s not necessarily the cheapest product (a