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New Mac Mini Reportedly Set to Launch Before iPhone 18 Pro Event

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Apple plans to unveil a new Mac mini in the "coming days," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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The new Mac mini will potentially be unveiled before the iPhone 18 Pro event, which is likely to take place on Wednesday, September 9, the report said. Gurman said the new Mac mini will likely be Apple's final new product unveiled before Tim Cook steps down as CEO on September 1, and if so, then it would need to be announced before August ends.

Apple has tested versions of the Mac mini with both M5 and M6 chips, according to Gurman, but it remains unclear which generation of chips Apple ultimately plans to use in the next model. Currently, the Mac mini can be configured with a standard M4 chip or a higher-end M4 Pro chip, 16GB to 48GB of RAM, and up to 8TB of storage.

At the start of May, Apple stopped offering the Mac mini with 256GB of storage for $599, resulting in a 512GB model for $799 becoming the lowest-priced configuration available. Then, in late June, Apple reintroduced the 256GB configuration for $799 after raising prices on all Macs and iPads, the Apple TV, HomePods, and the Vision Pro.

Due to the rising popularity of the Mac mini for on-device AI models, combined with the ongoing memory chip shortage, the Mac mini has been facing extended delivery estimates over the past few months. Currently, the Mac mini has a 4-10 week delivery estimate on Apple's online store in the U.S. depending on the configuration.

In February, Apple announced that Foxconn would begin assembling some Mac mini units at a factory in Houston, Texas later this year. The facility opened this month, with Cook joining U.S. government officials to celebrate the grand opening. So, perhaps Apple's announcement for the new Mac mini will emphasize U.S. assembly.

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kmbum said:
Yes, I think this is going to be announced tomorrow. It’ll get the M5 I believe. Wednesday at the latest.
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If thats the case then that sucks. M5 has been out for so long that they could have updated it ages ago. And M6 out in 2 months this would really blow. I hope this report is incorrect as I kinda want to upgrade from my M4 but M5 wouldn't be worth it (unless they allow different memory specs)
 
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Astuces iOS said:
It seems like the apple budget is low and cannot fit this announcement in their event !
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It’s called understanding your audience.
September events have almost entirely been dedicated to iPhones, Apple watches, and other iPhone related accessories for the last 15 years now.

Apple is not going to let one product overshadow the other at the same event, which is why, usually, MacBook’s, desktops and iPads usually have either their own dedicated event in October, or press releases shortly before or after the iPhone event.
 
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Not going with the M6 would probably be a mistake. Except for the final cost maybe.

M4 users will be slow to jump to M5 but would be more prone to jump to a M6. Anyone with a mini prior to M4 might as well wait for the M6, unless they really need a new machine now.
 
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Needs a base storage upgrade. I can’t even install MacOS 27 on my 256GB SSD. It simply wouldn’t have enough free space to run with the new AI features taking up 30GB on their own
 
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Lounge vibes 05 said:
It’s called understanding your audience.
September events have almost entirely been dedicated to iPhones, Apple watches, and other iPhone related accessories for the last 15 years now.

Apple is not going to let one product overshadow the other at the same event, which is why, usually, MacBook’s, desktops and iPads usually have either their own dedicated event in October, or press releases shortly before or after the iPhone event.
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Why would the audience dislike that? Isn’t the audience big Apple fans? Put the Mac mini at the end as one more thing and let’s have fun !
 
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Needs a base storage upgrade. I can’t even install MacOS 27 on my 256GB SSD. It simply wouldn’t have enough free space to run with the new AI features taking up 30GB on their own
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A lot of people buying minis (including myself) use them as servers or connected to a NAS and therefore don't need a ton of storage space. Id rather have 256 and cheaper then a base 512 at a higher price. But sure if they can get 512 for the same price as the old 256 no problem.
 
FatLouie said:
Not going with the M6 would probably be a mistake. Except for the final cost maybe.

M4 users will be slow to jump to M5 but would be more prone to jump to a M6. Anyone with a mini prior to M4 might as well wait for the M6, unless they really need a new machine now.
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M6 and thunderbolt 5 and I would buy one to cluster with my studio
 
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