Apple Is Trying To Phase Out M4 Chip-Based Products, Which Is Why You Can't Get Your Hands On Mac Mini And Mac Studio Devices Right Now
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Key Points:
- Lead times for new Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio devices have extended into the second half of 2026, primarily due to Apple's planned obsolescence strategy for M4 chip-based products.
- Apple is intentionally reducing production of M4-based Mac mini and Mac Studio models ahead of the anticipated launch of M5 chip-based versions, expected by summer.
- The devices use unified memory with DRAM soldered onto the SoC, making unsold M4-based units costly to liquidate once the M5 models arrive.
- The extended shipment timelines are not caused by memory supply issues, as Apple is reportedly securing large quantities of DRAM to avoid such delays.
- This production strategy aims to minimize waste of valuable memory resources embedded in the now-obsolete M4-based devices.
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