Apple Delays Mac Studio and Touchscreen MacBook Pro Amid Global Memory Shortage

54 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 20

Apple is delaying the launch of its next Mac Studio and touchscreen MacBook Pro due to a global memory chip shortage.
The Mac Studio refresh is now expected around October 2026, while the new MacBook Pro may not arrive until early 2027.
The delays are hardware-related, with software for the new devices reportedly ready; ongoing RAM shortages are affecting the wider tech industry.

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