Apple Faces Supply Challenges for Mac mini and Mac Studio Amid Rising Demand
Apple may take "several months" to catch up to Mac mini and Studio demand
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Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops are facing significant supply shortages, with many configurations currently unavailable and extended shipping times. CEO Tim Cook attributed this to unexpected demand driven by users seeking to utilize AI tools locally, predicting it may take several months to balance supply and demand.
- 01Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio are experiencing supply shortages.
- 02CEO Tim Cook linked the shortages to rising demand for AI applications.
- 03Some configurations are listed as 'currently unavailable' on Apple's website.
- 04Cook predicts it may take several months to achieve supply-demand balance.
- 05Component shortages are primarily affecting the iPhone but also impact Mac products.
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Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops have become increasingly difficult to purchase, with multiple configurations marked as 'currently unavailable' on the company's website. During Apple's Q2 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook highlighted the unexpected demand for these desktops, particularly among users interested in running AI applications locally. He noted that a high-end version of the Mac Studio was even delisted from the store. Cook explained that the supply constraints are partly due to limited manufacturing capacity at TSMC, which produces Apple's chips. While he mentioned that the iPhone has been more significantly affected by these supply chain issues, the Mac mini and Mac Studio are also facing delays. Cook anticipates that it could take several months for Apple to stabilize the supply-demand balance for these products.
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The supply shortages may lead to delays for consumers looking to purchase these popular desktops, particularly those interested in AI applications.
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