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Apple Faces Mac Mini, Studio Shortages Amid M5 Chip Speculation

4/12/2026

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Apple Inc. reports significant availability issues for Mac mini and Mac Studio on the U.S. online store, with configurations marked "currently unavailable."
Higher-end Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations with upgraded RAM are shipping with delays up to three months.
Speculation suggests the shortages may indicate an upcoming refresh with M5 chips.
Wedbush notes longer delivery times reflect stronger-than-expected demand, contributing to a rise in Apple's stock.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. reports significant availability issues for Mac mini and Mac Studio on the U.S. online store, with configurations marked "currently unavailable."
Higher-end Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations with upgraded RAM are shipping with delays up to three months.
Speculation suggests the shortages may indicate an upcoming refresh with M5 chips.
Wedbush notes longer delivery times reflect stronger-than-expected demand, contributing to a rise in Apple's stock.