Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has admitted that meeting demand for the Mac Mini could take several months. The compact desktop computer is in high demand among coders and AI enthusiasts due to its capabilities for agentic AI tasks.
Cook cited rapid adoption of generative AI and unexpected demand for Apple's new MacBook Neo as factors driving shortages, alongside iPhone chip constraints. Despite the Mac Mini being a fraction of iPhone sales, its popularity has soared since the launch of OpenClaw, an open-source AI tool that benefits from the Mac Mini’s powerful computing environment.
Some customers have been waiting months for their machines, with even the base model sold out as of last week. The company faced supply constraints on both iPhone and Mac product lines this quarter, highlighting the broader impact of global tech demand.
Cook announced that he will step into the executive chairman role, while John Ternus will take over as CEO. Both men discussed Apple's strong financial position and upcoming product road map, though details remained scarce.
