MacBook Air Supply Constrained by Global Memory Chip Shortage
Quick Look
- Apple's popular MacBook Air is facing significant supply constraints due to the global memory chip shortage, driven by demands from AI companies.
- Retailers report unprecedented scarcity, with Apple's official website showing delivery delays until August or September for new orders.
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Why It Matters
The global memory chip shortage, intensified by the demands of AI companies, has previously impacted Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio.
The global memory chip shortage is affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Gurman said the shortage — caused by the demands of chip-hungry AI companies — had already affected Apple’s more niche computers, the Mac mini and Mac Studio. But it seems the company is now struggling to keep the MacBook Air in stock, with retailers saying that supply seems to be more constrained than ever before.
Indeed, anyone trying to buy a MacBook Air from the Apple website will have to wait until the back half of August — or for certain configurations, until September.
Open Questions
- How long will the memory chip shortage persist?
- What is Apple's strategy to mitigate these supply issues?
