Apple is apparently planning on a major redesign for its compact PC, the Mac mini. This would mark the first ever change in the product line in over a decade. Despite a more compact form factor, Apple could also equip this mini PC with its new M4 chipset.
Apple 2024 Mac mini: What’s coming?
The news about the Cupertino based giant’s next gen Mac mini arrives from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. He claimed that the company is making the Mac mini even more compact. The Apple’s new PC could become the smallest Mac mini. Gurman added that this model will have a form factor comparable to the Apple TV. While the device may get a smaller form factor, the hardware on the inside is getting an upgrade. The Mac mini will reportedly launch in two configurations, namely M4 and M4 Pro chipsets.
Connectivity options include three USB-C ports, an HDMI port, and a power cable. The higher end M4 Pro variant may launch with support for additional RAM and enhanced graphics. Although the overall physical footprint is smaller, it could be slightly taller than the existing Mac mini. To recall, the Apple mini PC measures 1.4 inches in height. The newer model will retain its iconic aluminum body like its predecessors. Mark Gurman referred to the M4 Mac mini as an “iPad Pro in a small box.”
Apple is rumored to refresh its Mac lineup of PCs with M4 chips in 2025. On the other hand, the Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac could transition to these newer chips within this year. Apple is expected to launch the Mac mini in a couple of months, with the high end model possibly releasing in October. Unfortunately, there is no word regarding the pricing. There is a chance that the 2024 Mac mini will get a price hike, but that is still unclear.
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