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Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price

AI agent adoption drives Mac Mini demand so high that Apple hikes the entry price from $599 to $799, citing chip shortages and memory cost inflation.

Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline

Apple discontinued the Mac Mini's $599/256GB model and raised the starting price to $799, citing chip shortages and memory cost increases. CEO Tim Cook attributed supply constraints to higher-than-expected demand, including from AI agents, and warned of extended imbalances through June. The move reflects broader industry pressures affecting device makers globally.

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