Apple has removed multiple high-RAM configurations of the Mac Studio and Mac mini from its online store due to a worsening global memory shortage. The Mac mini models with 32GB and 64GB of RAM are no longer available, and the M3 Ultra Mac Studio now only ships with 96GB of RAM instead of higher options. The M4 Pro Mac mini now maxes out at 48GB, and even the base M4 Mac mini no longer offers a 32GB option. These cuts follow earlier reductions, including the removal of the 256GB SSD Mac mini, which pushed the entry price up to $799.

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that both machines will remain hard to get for months, citing underestimated demand from users running AI and agentic tools locally. He also warned of rising memory costs, suggesting Apple is conserving limited supply by simplifying its configuration options. The shortage stems from massive demand for memory chips from AI server builders, which has tightened supply across consumer and professional hardware.

Delivery estimates for available configurations now range from 9 to 10 weeks, with some models facing up to five months of delay. The changes highlight how AI infrastructure growth is impacting even Apple’s prosumer desktop lineup, forcing the company to prioritize availability over choice.