Apple may take "several months" to catch up to Mac mini and Studio demand
Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio are facing significant supply shortages due to higher-than-expected demand, particularly from AI enthusiasts, and ongoing component constraints, with CEO Tim Cook estimating it could take several months to restore supply-demand balance. While chip shortages and limited manufacturing capacity at TSMC are contributing factors, Apple is also likely preparing for upcoming M5-series chip replacements. Despite these challenges, Apple reported strong Q2 2026 revenue growth, driven by iPhone 17 sales and Services, with the Mac lineup still achieving year-over-year growth.
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waiting and waiting Apple may take “several months” to catch up to Mac mini and Studio demand Chip shortages and demand from AI enthusiasts are both playing a part. Andrew Cunningham – May 1, 2026 10:10 am | 18 Apple's Mac Studio and Mac mini are hard to buy now, and Tim Cook says they may stay that way for months. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Apple's Mac Studio and Mac mini are hard to buy now, and Tim Cook says they may stay that way for months. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops have been increasingly difficult to buy over the course of the year—multiple configurations are listed on Apple’s site as “currently…
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