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1. The End of the "Buffer" Period
Apple traditionally secures component pricing 12–24 months in advance. Many of these favorable contracts are set to expire in early 2026. As Apple enters fresh negotiations with suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix, they are finding themselves outbid by AI giants (Meta, Google, Microsoft) who are willing to pay a premium for high-bandwidth memory.
The Cost Spike: Estimates suggest memory now accounts for nearly 30-40% of a smartphone's bill of materials (BOM), up from 15% just two years ago.
The iPhone 18 Factor: Analysts predict the iPhone 18 lineup could see a 15% increase in production costs, specifically due to the RAM requirements needed to run "Apple Intelligence" on-device.
2. Strategic "Price Shielding"
Apple is unlikely to raise the starting price of its flagship iPhones or MacBooks mid-cycle. Instead, they are expected to use a "stealth" pricing strategy:
Stagnant Base Specs: To keep the "starting at $999" marketing headline, Apple may stick to 12GB of RAM for Pro models when competitors are moving to 16GB or 24GB.
Tiered Inflation: If you want more storage, you’ll pay for it. Apple will likely increase the price delta between storage tiers to offset the losses taken on base models.
3. Supply Chain Dominance as a Hedge
Despite the crisis, Apple remains in a better position than rivals like Xiaomi or Oppo.
Vertical Integration: By designing its own controllers and optimizing how macOS and iOS handle memory (e.g., memory compression), Apple can technically do more with less RAM than Windows or Android counterparts.
Leverage: Because Apple is such a consistent, high-volume buyer, suppliers are hesitant to gouge them too severely, fearing they’ll lose the contract when the market eventually stabilizes.
4. The Investor Outlook
While memory costs are a headwind, Wall Street remains bullish. The consensus is that the launch of Apple Intelligence will trigger a massive upgrade cycle that outweighs the margin squeeze. If Apple can convince millions of users to trade in old devices for AI-capable hardware, the sheer volume of sales will likely compensate for the higher cost of the chips inside them.
Summary Table: Estimated Impact (2026)
| Metric | Impact |
| :--- | :--- |
| Gross Margin | Projected 1.0% to 1.5% decrease |
| iPhone BOM Cost | Estimated $40–$60 increase per unit |
| Strategy | Flat base prices; higher "add-on" storage costs |
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$BTC 🚀 Apple e Bitcoin: Rumor ou Revolução? 🍏💰
Nos últimos dias, circula nas redes sociais um rumor empolgante: Apple poderia integrar pagamentos em Bitcoin ($BTC ) e outras criptomoedas até o final de 2026. A notícia mexeu com o imaginário dos investidores e entusiastas de cripto, mas vamos separar fatos de especulação.
🔎 O que sabemos até agora:
- Apple não confirmou oficialmente nenhuma integração direta de Bitcoin em seus serviços. Até o início de 2026, não há registro de compra de BTC para o tesouro corporativo nem anúncio oficial sobre suporte nativo a cripto .
- A empresa, no entanto, vem flexibilizando sua postura: já aprovou apps relacionados a cripto e até jogos com temática Bitcoin na App Store, mostrando uma abertura gradual ao ecossistema .
- Atualmente, usuários de iPhone podem usar apps de terceiros para transações em cripto, mas não existe integração nativa no Apple Pay .
🌍 Por que isso importa?
Se Apple realmente abraçar o Bitcoin, seria um divisor de águas. Estamos falando de uma das maiores empresas do mundo, com bilhões de usuários. Isso poderia:
- Acelerar a adoção global das criptomoedas.
- Pressionar concorrentes como Google e Samsung a seguir o mesmo caminho.
- Criar novas oportunidades para desenvolvedores e negócios que já operam em cripto.
⚖️ Mas há desafios:
- Regulamentações rígidas em diferentes países.
- Volatilidade do mercado cripto.
- A postura cautelosa da Apple, que sempre prioriza segurança e estabilidade.
✨ Conclusão:
Por enquanto, tudo não passa de especulação. Mas mesmo como rumor, já mostra o impacto cultural e econômico que o Bitcoin exerce sobre gigantes da tecnologia. Se 2026 marcar essa virada, estaremos diante de uma revolução no modo como o mundo paga, investe e transaciona.
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📢 E você, acredita que a Apple vai dar esse passo? Comente, compartilhe e vamos debater!
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Санкции? Нет не слышал об этом 🤣👇🏼
Американская корпорация Apple продлила права на действие в России как минимум восьми товарных знаков до 2036 года, выяснило РИА Новости, изучив электронную базу Роспатента.
Согласно документам, компания смогла продлить действие товарных знаков "iWeb", "Time Machine", "Macexpo", "iPod", "Mac Pro", "Pod", "Mobile Me", а также изображение надкусанного яблока сроком до 2036 года.
По данным Роспатента, компания будет продавать в России под этими брендами телефоны, компьютеры, наушники, программное обеспечение, игры, а также предоставлять услуги связи.
Apple, основанная в 1976 году, занимается производством персональных и планшетных компьютеров, аудиоплееров, телефонов, умных часов и программного обеспечения.
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Everyone keeps calling this an AI bubble... but the actual data shows we are NOT even close to the stage where bubbles burst.
History says bubbles collapse only when everyone believes they will never collapse. Right now, we are in the opposite phase.
Major Bubbles Follow the Same Pattern
If you study every major bubble: Dot-com (1995–2000), Housing (2005–2008), China (2013–2015) there is one common pattern:
Warnings come YEARS before the real top.Economists warned about tech stocks in 1997.The bubble burst in 2000.They warned about US housing in 2005.The crash came in late 2007–08.Early warnings NEVER kill the bubble.
They simply mark the beginning of its acceleration phase.
Why People Think AI Is a Bubble
People have been screaming market bubble:
OpenAI hype NVDA rally US government investments Massive speculation
But just like the dot-com era, this phase is where liquidity, capital, and optimism ramp up, not collapse. Bubbles end when confidence is absolute, not when fear is trending.
Google Trends Prove We Are Not at Peak
If you check Google Trends:
AI bubble searches are still high. That means people are expecting the crash. And when everyone expects a crash, bubbles usually don’t burst. The real danger zone is when search interest disappears when everyone believes the bubble is unbreakable.
We are not there yet.
Nasdaq Data Shows We Are Early, Not Late
While people call today’s market rally a bubble, the actual data says we’re nowhere close to a final peak. Nasdaq has gained only ~88% in the last 5 years. During the real dot-com mania, Nasdaq went 12× in five years (from ~400 to ~4800).
And the historical chart shows something important:
Economists turned bearish years before the real topWarnings came early, but the bubble kept expandingEven after crises, tech resumed its long-term pathTrue bubble peaks form only when public confidence is absolute
Right now, we’re still nowhere near that stage.
Valuations Are High, But Not Dot-Com Extreme

Valuations also show we are not at dot-com levels:
Dot-com Nasdaq P/E ≈ 60×
Today’s Nasdaq P/E ≈ 26×
S&P 500 P/E is high (~40), but still below historic extremes
These are elevated valuations, but not at the levels where bubbles usually burst.
Margin Debt Shows Bubble Still Building
Margin debt which shows how much leverage investors are using, is at a record $1.1 trillion.
This is the highest in history. But historically, bubbles burst only after leverage starts falling sharply. Right now, leverage is still rising, which means the speculation cycle is still ongoing.
Volatility Signals Fear, Not Euphoria

Trading volume and volatility also don’t match a final bubble phase.
Every time tech falls, VIX jumps sharply (20 → 28). Put option buying spikes heavily on every dip. A real bubble top usually shows the opposite:
low volatility, low put buying, and high confidence.
Right now, confidence is low and fear is high.
S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index Confirms This Isn’t a Full Bubble
A very important detail:
The S&P 500 equal-weighted index has been up only 10% the past year. That means the rally is coming mainly from a handful of mega-caps like:
NvidiaTeslaAppleGoogleAmazon
A true bubble peak needs full-market participation. That is not happening yet.
Macro Cycle Supports a Longer AI Runway
If we look at long-term macro conditions, they also support a longer bubble cycle:
The Fed has started to ease with T-bill purchases, which historically boosts valuations.Trump policies aim to bring global capital back to the U.S., which means more liquidity.US federal debt is projected to hit $50–$55 trillion by 2029, and this money ultimately flows into the economy.Global liquidity injections from Japan, China, and the U.S. will support risk assets.
These conditions historically extend bubbles, not end them.
Sentiment Is Nowhere Near Peak Optimism

Sentiment also shows we are not close to peak optimism.
Wall Street is divided. Retail investors fear every correction. Put open interest spikes every time equities fall. This is a classic early-to-mid bubble phase sentiment.
All Data Confirm We’re Not at the Late Stage Yet
All charts also support the idea that we haven’t hit the late-stage bubble dynamics:
Corporate earnings (especially Nvidia, Microsoft) still support valuationsNasdaq is rising but not at dot-com “parabolic” levelsEqual-weight S&P is flat, meaning the market is not overextendedMarket funding remains strong and still increasing
All these indicate that the stock market bubble is building, not peaking.
What the Full Dataset Actually Shows
✔ Nasdaq nowhere near dot-com valuation extremes
✔ Nasdaq return multiples far below past bubble peaks
✔ Margin debt rising, not collapsing
✔ Liquidity expansion ahead
✔ Equal-weight S&P flat
✔ Heavy concentration in a few names
✔ High fear, low complacency
✔ AI investment cycle only accelerating
✔ Google searches reflect fear, not mania
All of this shows: The bubble is real, but it is not close to bursting.
Historical Timing Suggests the Peak Is Years Away
If we follow the historical timeline:
Dot-com
Warnings: 1997–1999Burst: 2000–2001
Housing
Warnings: 2005–2007Burst: 2008
AI
Warnings: 2023–2025Likely peak: 2027–2028
This is the most realistic timeline based on valuations, liquidity, sentiment, and historical bubble cycles.
This is why we remain optimistic about the crypto market. We are definitely going through a correction, but the upcoming liquidity catalysts are too strong.
Conclusion
We will still see corrections, volatility, and pullbacks. But nothing in the data suggests an immediate collapse. Everything indicates that the cycle is still building strength. If this follows past patterns, the true mania phase, the stage where everything starts going vertical, is still ahead.
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