Apple is overhauling its entire Mac lineup with new models powered by M5-series chips across the Mac mini, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, and iMac, driven by AI demand from the OpenClaw platform. Apple’s unified memory design is suited for running large AI models locally, leading to a run on higher-memory configurations. During an April 2026 earnings call, Tim Cook noted multi-week wait times for Mac mini and Mac Studio models due to the AI-driven demand spike. The demand for high-memory Macs has contributed to global memory supply pressures. The Mac refresh is projected through 2025 and 2026, with reports suggesting Apple could skip certain M6 chip variants to target M7 releases by the first half of 2027. The foundation was laid in 2020 with the M1 chip and its Neural Engine. Mac sales growth has surprised Apple’s own leadership. Multi-week wait times mean Apple is leaving revenue on the table, and global memory supply pressures add complexity. Memory manufacturers like SK Hynix and Samsung could see sustained pricing power, while TSMC stands to benefit from accelerated production timelines.