Apple’s bean counters surely form one of the most powerful forces within the organization, despite much of the company's high-profile success being tied to design. A case in point is provided by one of Apple’s leading new consumer products, the 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro , which has had its design significantly steered by pricing fluctuations in the materials and components markets.
iFixIt recently tore down one of the laptops, and was surprised at the change









