OpenClaw-fueled ordering frenzy creates Apple Mac shortage — delivery for high Unified Memory units now ranges from 6 days to 6 weeks

Apple Mac models with upgraded Unified Memory quotas are facing order lead time surprises, potentially due to the popularity of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent. While base models are still available for immediate purchase, upgrading memory can lead to delivery waits of up to three weeks. High-end models with maximum memory capacity, like the M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 512GB of Unified Memory, can take five to six weeks for delivery. The demand for high-memory Mac models is increasing as more individuals seek to run their own local AI agents, contributing to the shortage. Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged the challenge of meeting high customer demand for memory supply.