The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
The short version
- 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.
What happened
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. Gurman says Apple is working to address the issue by raising prices and sourcing memory from Chinese suppliers.
Why it matters
Meanwhile, the company delayed its latest back-to-school promotion from June.
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