Tim Cook says the Mac Mini is getting snapped up for AI work 'faster than we predicted' — and supply is backed up

It could take months for the supply of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio to catch up with demand.

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• The Mac Mini was in high demand during the March quarter.
• Apple has had trouble keeping versions of the Mac Mini in stock in recent weeks.
• CEO Tim Cook attributed Mac Mini demand to its ability to run agentic AI tools effectively.

Apple is playing catch-up with surging demand for its Mac Mini, which has gotten an unexpected boost from AI.

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