In the most recent issue of Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg newsletter, it has been indicated that the upcoming version of Mac Studio may not launch until October. At present, the Mac Studio is offered in M3 Ultra and M4 Max setups, yet customers are encountering significant shipping delays, with some models entirely out of stock.
A revamp of the Mac Studio is certainly overdue. Nonetheless, supply chain issues are hindering Apple’s capacity to provide what is expected to be the M5-powered upgrade. Initially, Apple had targeted a release around the mid-year mark, but this schedule has since been delayed by several months.
The tech sector is currently contending with shortages in memory and storage, and Apple is not exempt from these obstacles. It seems that Apple has favored the shipment of laptops, as most variations of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are easily obtainable. In contrast, the inventory for Apple’s desktop Macs is becoming more limited, with most Mac mini and Studio configurations back-ordered by at least a month, and multiple options entirely unavailable for purchase.
There had been thoughts that the delays were related to a forthcoming M5 Mac Studio update, but Bloomberg’s insights imply otherwise. If you were looking forward to a new Mac Studio announcement prior to WWDC in June, it may be necessary to revise those expectations.