Apple Changes Mac Prices and Models

May 4, 2026, 20:15
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

Apple changed the prices and types of Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. This happened because Apple cannot find enough parts.

Main Body

The cheapest Mac mini now costs $799. Some expensive Mac Studio models are gone. Some customers must wait 18 weeks for their computers. There is a global shortage of memory (RAM). Many people use AI tools now. These tools need a lot of memory. Tim Cook says this is why there are no parts. Apple might make new M5 chips soon. The company wants to sell computers to AI developers. Apple made $111.2 billion in early 2026, but parts are becoming more expensive.

Conclusion

Apple has problems with parts. It will take time before they have enough computers for everyone.

Learning

đŸ“Ļ The "Money & Change" Pattern

In this text, we see how English describes things changing in price or quantity.

1. Talking about Costs

  • Costs $799 → We use cost + amount.
  • More expensive → Use more to show a higher price.

2. Things that are missing

  • Cannot find enough → Use this when you want something but it is not there.
  • Shortage → This is a fancy word for "not enough of something."
  • Gone → When something was there before, but now it is missing.

3. Simple Future Predictions

  • Might make → Use might when you are not 100% sure about the future.
  • Will take time → Use will for things that are definitely going to happen.

Quick Summary Table

WordMeaningExample
ExpensiveHigh priceThe Mac is expensive.
EnoughThe right amountI have enough memory.
SoonIn a short timeNew chips come soon.

Vocabulary Learning

cheapest
the lowest price among a group
Example:The cheapest Mac mini is now $799.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:Some expensive Mac Studio models are gone.
global
related to the whole world
Example:There is a global shortage of memory.
shortage
a lack of something needed
Example:The global shortage of memory is causing delays.
memory
the part of a computer that stores data
Example:Many people use AI tools that need a lot of memory.
tools
items or software used to do a job
Example:These AI tools need a lot of memory.
new
recently made or introduced
Example:Apple might make new M5 chips soon.
company
an organization that sells goods or services
Example:The company wants to sell computers to AI developers.
sell
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example:The company wants to sell computers to developers.
developers
people who create software or applications
Example:Apple wants to sell computers to AI developers.