Apple Mac mini, Studio stock shortages persist

Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop computers are experiencing significant stock shortages, with many configurations becoming unavailable or facing extended shipping delays of up to 12 weeks. This situation is unusual, even for Apple, and is occurring across both the base M4 models and higher-end configurations. Potential reasons include an upcoming hardware refresh and increased demand driven by the AI boom, as these machines are cost-effective for running local AI agents. Consumers are advised to wait for new models to improve availability.