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Apple announces new Mac mini & Mac Studio featuring new M5 & M6 chips
Apple has announced the latest iterations of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, featuring new M5 and M6 series chips. The Mac mini will offer M6 and M5 Pro options, while the Mac Studio will be powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, promising significant performance boosts in CPU, storage, and graphics. Both product lines will also include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with pricing starting at $899 for the Mac mini and $2,499 for the Mac Studio.
Memory Chip Crunch Catches Up to Apple’s MacBook Air
Apple's popular MacBook Air is experiencing significant shipping delays, with most configurations not arriving until late August or September. This shortage is attributed to a global memory chip crunch, exacerbated by high demand from AI companies. Apple is reportedly responding by increasing prices and sourcing components from Chinese suppliers, indicating the issue is not expected to resolve quickly.
The RAM crisis comes for Apple: Mac and iPad prices jacked up by hundreds as company says 'We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly'
Apple has significantly increased the prices of its Mac and iPad lines due to a rapid and substantial rise in component costs. The company stated that it has never experienced such a swift and large increase in component prices before. While iPhones are currently unaffected, CEO Tim Cook indicated that price hikes for all products might become unavoidable if the situation persists.
The next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro releases could be postponed by several months
Apple's upcoming releases of the Mac Studio and MacBook Pro may be delayed by several months due to a global memory shortage. The Mac Studio, previously expected mid-year, is now predicted for an October release, while the touchscreen MacBook Pro's timeline has shifted towards late 2026 or early 2027. The shortages are impacting various tech companies, though Apple's recent MacBook Neo release was successful.
Apple discontinues the Mac Pro
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro desktop computer, which was last updated in 2023. The Mac Studio is now positioned as Apple's top-tier professional computer. The Mac Pro, originally updated in 2019 with an Intel chip, was later updated with an M2 Ultra chip but has now been retired.