Apple is grappling with supply constraints affecting several Mac models, including the Mac mini and Mac Studio, as demand rises and component shortages persist. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the issue during the company's recent earnings call, noting limited flexibility in the supply chain and higher RAM costs. Shipping delays have lengthened for some configurations while others remain stable.
The Mac mini and Mac Studio face the longest waits, with many high-end configurations discontinued and remaining options taking weeks longer to ship than in early April. Apple has removed several M4 and M3 Ultra variants from its lineup, leaving only the base M4 mini with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage available within a month for new orders. Cook attributed desktop shortages partly to demand from AI enthusiasts using local models on Apple Silicon hardware.
