Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Line After a 20-Year Run

Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro line after almost 20 years. Additionally, they have also limited the Mac Studio to 256GB of unified memory, and a 14-inch MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage can no longer be configured with that storage option due to a memory chip shortage.

AAPL has officially discontinued the Mac Pro after a nearly 20-year run, marking the end of an era for the company's most powerful desktop workstation. The decision was confirmed by multiple reports and reflects the broader shift in Apple's product strategy toward Apple Silicon-powered machines .

Beyond the Mac Pro discontinuation, Apple is making other notable product adjustments. The Mac Studio is now limited to 256GB of unified memory, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro can no longer be configured with 512GB of storage due to a memory chip shortage that has driven up component prices .

These changes signal that supply chain constraints continue to influence Apple's product lineup decisions. While the Mac Pro's discontinuation was seen as inevitable given declining professional desktop demand, the memory-related limitations on other products suggest broader industry challenges with chip availability that could persist into the coming quarters.