Apple\'s base-model M4 Mac mini has sold out, adding to signs of broader supply instability across the Mac lineup. A report said Apple has halted delivery orders for the $599 model, which now shows as unavailable. The shortage is not limited to specific options, and some remaining versions face long delays. The market points to component supply issues and stronger demand linked to personal AI use.

Apple is moving to expand market share with aggressive pricing even as global device makers are hit by higher memory prices due to supply shortages. The company unveiled the entry-level iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, both starting at $599, the Wall Street Journal reported. Analysts said the strategy could pressure rivals to raise prices and encourage switching. Apple has raised prices on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.