Apple’s Germany price hikes could affect Mac mini server budgets
On June 25, 2026, Apple raised prices for almost its whole hardware lineup in Germany. The affected products include Macs, iPads, HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. The Apple TV 4K with Ethernet rose from 189 euros to 299 euros, a jump of about 58%. The entry iPad with A16 rose from 379 euros to 499 euros, and the iPad mini rose from 549 euros to 679 euros.
The 13-inch MacBook Air now starts at 1,399 euros instead of 1,199 euros. The HomePod mini rose from 109 euros to 139 euros, and Vision Pro now starts at 3,999 euros instead of 3,699 euros. iPhone, , and AirPods were not included for now. Apple points to a shortage caused by rising demand from new .
Tim Cook had already warned in mid-June that price increases had become unavoidable and that the situation was no longer sustainable. Microsoft raised Xbox prices on the same day, and Dell, Lenovo, and HP have also raised prices because of the memory shortage.
Key points
- Apple raised many hardware prices in Germany on June 25, 2026.
- Macs are included in the affected product groups, though no Mac mini price is listed here.
- Apple TV 4K with Ethernet rose from 189 euros to 299 euros, about 58% higher.
- Apple links the increases to demand from .
- buyers should watch new, , and used prices before upgrading.