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Mac mini and Studio Supply Shortage Continues

·2026.05.04 01:45

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Apple said the supply shortage for Mac mini and Mac Studio could last for months due to surging AI demand.

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Apple said supply of the Mac mini and Mac Studio could take several months to catch up with demand.

Tim Cook explained that both products have rapidly emerged as platforms for AI and agentic workloads, and that the company underestimated demand.

  • Some configurations have already seen shipping delays of several months.
  • The base model Mac mini recently sold out.
  • Some specs are currently unavailable to order at all.
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