Apple Faces Chip Shortages Amid Rising Popularity of Agentic AI Applications
Apple’s recent earnings call for Q2 2026 has illuminated significant challenges the tech giant faces regarding its supply chain and product availability. As first reported by Wccftech, the company has been caught off guard by the surge in demand for agentic AI applications, particularly the growing popularity of OpenClaw. This unforeseen trend has resulted in substantial stock shortages for key products like the Mac mini and Mac Studio.