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Apple's U.S. store shows higher-RAM Mac mini configurations (32GB/64GB) and Mac Studio configurations (128GB/256GB) as unavailable, with remaining options facing multi‑month delivery estimates. The shortage is tied to a global RAM crunch driven by AI-server demand, and Apple has already removed the Mac Studio's 512GB option. A refresh using M5-class chips is anticipated, but timing remains uncertain.
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and shifted focus to the Mac Studio as the premium desktop for heavy workloads. The long-running “cheese grater” design was controversial for its bulk and heat management, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes the Mac Studio now serves as Apple’s main pro option, with the Mac Pro removed from Apple’s site.
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro, closing a two-decade chapter for its high-end desktop towers. From the 2006 Intel-based original (the “cheese grater”) to the 2013 redesign, the 2019 modular model, and the 2023 shift to Apple Silicon with the M2 Ultra, Apple emphasized performance and design while challenging upgradeability. The Mac Studio emerged as a smaller, more affordable alternative, and with new configurations halted, Apple signals the end of the Mac Pro era in favor of Silicon-based and Studio-class machines.
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro, with no replacement planned for now; the M2 Ultra-based model released in 2023 was its last, signaling a shift away from expandable pro desktops in the Apple Silicon era toward the Mac Studio and Mac mini lines.
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and confirmed no future models will be developed, effectively ending the line. The Mac Pro’s last update was in 2023 with an M2 Ultra, but the chassis hasn’t been refreshed since 2019. Apple now positions the Mac Studio as its high-end pro desktop, with PCIe expansion limited compared to the Pro, signaling a shift to a smaller, silicon-based desktop lineup.
Rumors point to three spring launches from Apple: a budget iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence and a faster chip (likely A18/A19) and 8GB RAM; a Mac Studio updated with M5 Max/Ultra; and a refreshed Apple TV 4K with an A17 Pro and potential AI features, plus possible smart‑home devices (HomePad). A touchscreen MacBook remains unlikely this spring.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicates Apple will push a broader 2026 Mac lineup after introducing M5-based MacBook Air/Pro/Max, including a mid-2026 Mac Studio refresh (likely with the M5 Max and an M4/M5 Ultra), new Mac mini variants, and an iMac with a refreshed color palette; a high‑end MacBook Ultra featuring a touchscreen OLED is expected later in the year, while the Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac visuals remain largely unchanged.
Apple has removed the 512GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, leaving max RAM at 256GB (up from the 36GB base) and raising the 256GB upgrade to $2,000; 512GB RAM is no longer offered and 256GB configurations are shipping with May wait times due to DRAM shortages and growing demand for on‑device AI. Rumors suggest M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio models could arrive later in 2026 as memory supply remains tight.
Apple has not updated the Mac Pro since 2023 and is unlikely to do so in 2026, favoring the Mac Studio with its newer M3 Ultra chip and expanded capabilities. The Mac Studio is increasingly replacing the Mac Pro for most users, with only high-end professionals needing the expansion slots offered by the Mac Pro. Apple seems to be shifting focus away from the Mac Pro line, possibly discontinuing it in the future, while continuing to sell the current M2 Ultra version.
2026 is expected to be a landmark year for Apple’s Mac lineup, featuring major updates including new M5 chips across MacBook Air and Pro models, a low-cost MacBook possibly using an iPhone chip, refreshed Mac Studio and displays, a preview of macOS 27, and a significant redesign of the MacBook Pro with a touchscreen and OLED display, marking the biggest change since 1984.
Apple is expected to release new M5 Mac mini and Mac Studio models in the middle of 2024, with the Mac mini likely not delayed by hardware issues and the Mac Studio possibly waiting for the M5 Ultra chip. The timing seems to be independent of upcoming display launches, and earlier releases are possible.
Apple is expected to release the M5 MacBook Air in spring 2026, with the M5 Mac Studio and Mac Mini also in development, indicating upcoming updates to their line of personal computers.
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.0.1, addressing a critical installation bug affecting Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and including various security updates and bug fixes to improve stability and performance.
Amazon offers a deal on the older M2 Max Mac Studio and the new M4 Mac mini at $899, with the Mac Studio providing better GPU performance, more ports, and support for more displays, making it the more compelling choice despite the Mac mini's smaller size and lower starting price.
Apple's upcoming Mac Pro is expected to feature the new M4 Ultra chip, which is still in development, potentially offering a significant upgrade over current models and differentiating it from the Mac Studio. The delay in its release is linked to the chip's development process.