Apple Faces MacBook Air Supply Issues Amid Chip Shortage
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- Apple is facing production difficulties for its MacBook Air models due to a global memory chip shortage.
- The shortage, driven by high demand for AI-related products, has impacted various tech companies, delaying production of phones, computers, and consoles.
- Consumers ordering MacBook Airs through Apple's website now face delivery delays extending into August and September.
Apple is experiencing significant challenges in meeting demand for its MacBook Air laptops, a situation attributed to a widespread shortage of memory chips. This scarcity stems from the booming demand for AI-specific products, which has diverted production capacity from other sectors.
The global memory chip shortage is affecting numerous major technology firms, including Samsung, Sony, and Microsoft, leading to delays in the manufacturing of phones, computers, and gaming consoles. While Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio models were previously impacted, the MacBook Air is now facing similar supply constraints.
Retailers report that available stock is considerably lower than usual. Customers who place orders for MacBook Air models directly through Apple's official website are now looking at delivery times in the latter half of August, with some configurations not expected until September.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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