Apple launched its new Mac Mini last year, powered by the company’s own Apple Mi1 chipset. There are reports about the Cupertino-based tech giant working on the successor of the M1 chipset, dubbed Apple M1X.
Reports claim that Apple is also working on a new version of Mac Mini, which will come powered by the upcoming M1X chipset. The latest development indicates that the product could get launched in the coming months.
The new report coming from Mark Gurman through his Power On newsletter contradicts a recent report which hinted that the M1X-powered Mac Mini may have been delayed by Apple to launch next year because of “marketing reasons.” Although it didn’t provide a timeline about the release date.
Do note that the M1X chipset has not been announced yet by Apple but from what’s known so far, the chipset is said to be a more advanced version of the M1. Apart from Mac Mini, it will be powering other Mac devices, including the upcoming MacBook Pro models.
Apple is expected to redesign Mac Mini and add more ports, including a magnetic power port. The product is said to be focusing on the power users and will feature a “plexiglass” top. A recent report also indicated that the Mac Mini with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD could have a starting price of $1,299.
Given the updated specs and targeted audience, the pricing of the M1X Mac Mini will be higher compared to the current M1-powered Mac Mini. So, the current model will stick around even if a newer model gets launched, giving an affordable option to regular users.
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