AWS has acquired the missing Mac Studio units and is now offering them for rent through its cloud service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) can now offer customers access to Mac Studio units that are unavailable in retail

The cloud giant AWS was able to purchase a significant quantity of Apple Mac Studio desktop workstations, which have disappeared from shelves due to memory chip shortages. Instead of waiting for a long delivery, users can now take advantage of these capabilities through the cloud.

Why Mac Studio is so prized
* Memory shortage – retail Apple stores currently only offer models with 96 GB unified memory.
* High performance – AWS offers versions on the M3 Ultra chip, equipped with a 28‑core CPU, a 60‑core GPU and a 32‑core neural processor, and this option is no longer sold in Apple's online store.
* AI platform – Mac Studio is often purchased as servers to run artificial intelligence agents (e.g., OpenClaw).

Apple reports that delivery of new Mac Studio units may take at least two months.

How AWS uses these computers
1. Cloud virtual machines
* Provided to developers for building and testing applications for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Vision Pro.
* Apple allows only two virtual machines per physical host, and their use is limited to four purposes: development, testing, training, and personal non‑commercial projects.

2. Geography
* Currently Mac Studio units are available in two AWS regions – US East and US West.

3. Cost
* Specific prices for the virtual instances have not yet been announced; their economic attractiveness will depend on how quickly a developer needs access to cutting‑edge Apple hardware compared with waiting for a physical delivery.

Conclusion
AWS provides the ability to instantly use the latest Mac Studio units without long wait times. This is especially relevant for teams working on AI or VR projects that require maximum performance and compatibility with the Apple ecosystem.