Mac Studio is Apple’s compact, high-performance workstation flagship for pro-grade workflows, now propelled by the M-series era and AI-driven hardware updates.
Major device makers have raised prices and warned consumers after memory and storage costs have surged because AI data‑centre buildouts are buying up DRAM and flash. Apple has increased Mac and iPad prices; Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have signalled or implemented console and hardware hikes. Analysts say shortages will persist into 2027.
Apple has announced preorder availability for its new Mac Mini with the M6 chip and the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra, with shipments slated for September 22. The M6 brings a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU and new 2nm process, delivering faster CPU/GPU performance and AI capabilities, while the M5 Ultra targets heavy workloads with up to 36-core CPU, up to 80-core GPU, and massive unified memory. Prices start at $899 for the Mini and $5,499 for the Studio.
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Apple has announced new Mac Mini and Mac Studio devices powered by the M6 family, including the base M6, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra, delivering stronger CPU/GPU performance, faster AI on-device workloads, and higher connectivity, with prices rising and release timelines starting this September.
Apple has announced a launch event at its Cupertino campus, with expectations of a foldable iPhone, the first under new CEO John Ternus. The company has also introduced new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, and updates to its iPad line amid ongoing supply-chain pressures and rising memory prices.