Apple to Launch New Mac Mini Later This Year; Mac Lineups to Get Upgrade As Well: Report
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By Himani Jha | Updated Aug 9, 2024, 7:51 PM IST
Apple is gearing up to launch a new Mac Mini later this year, signaling another exciting update to its popular Mac lineup. Known for its compact design and powerful performance, the Mac Mini has long been a favorite among users looking for a versatile desktop computer. Here are all the details.
Apple intends to add the much awaited M4-chipset to its lineup of Mac computers by the end of this year. According to Bloomberg, the business will introduce new internal processors that emphasize artificial intelligence (AI). This year, the company may also release a new Mac Mini. However, Apple hasn't revealed any key details yet. Apple introduced M4 chipset in its most powerful iPad Pro earlier this year.
According to the report, Apple plans to use the new M4 silicon in both a redesigned Mac Mini and a revamped lineup of MacBook Pro models. New iMacs, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with a lower price tag, high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis with M4 processors will all be available.
Speaking of the M4 chip, the company unveiled it at their Let Loose event earlier this year along with their new iPad Pro model. It makes use of the cutting-edge second-generation 3nm process from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, which promises improved performance and efficiency.
Although the processor is presently found in Apple's most potent iPad Pro, it is anticipated to become more potent and efficient by the end of the year when it makes its appearance in the MacBook Pro and iMac models. In his report, Mark Gurman mentioned that the M4 improvements will also be coming to the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, but they won't be available until 2025. At least three primary variants of the new chip will be available, and Apple plans to update every Mac model with it.
The Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro will all run on the entry-level M4 chip, codenamed Donan. The Mac Studio, more advanced MacBook Pro models, and a more sophisticated Mac mini will all include the first high-end chip, codenamed Brava. But according to 9To5Mac, the Mac Pro, the most expensive Apple desktop, will get the new Hydra Chip.
The M4 chip, according to the report, will mainly boost computer performance, but one Mac model will see significant changes. This might be the new Mac mini model that this analyst predicts will be out this year.
The company's most recent Mac mini model with an M2 chip was released in 2023. Its Mac Mini models haven't seen any significant updates since then, though.
According to the report, Apple plans to use the new M4 silicon in both a redesigned Mac Mini and a revamped lineup of MacBook Pro models. New iMacs, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with a lower price tag, high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis with M4 processors will all be available.
Speaking of the M4 chip, the company unveiled it at their Let Loose event earlier this year along with their new iPad Pro model. It makes use of the cutting-edge second-generation 3nm process from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, which promises improved performance and efficiency.
Although the processor is presently found in Apple's most potent iPad Pro, it is anticipated to become more potent and efficient by the end of the year when it makes its appearance in the MacBook Pro and iMac models. In his report, Mark Gurman mentioned that the M4 improvements will also be coming to the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, but they won't be available until 2025. At least three primary variants of the new chip will be available, and Apple plans to update every Mac model with it.
The Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro will all run on the entry-level M4 chip, codenamed Donan. The Mac Studio, more advanced MacBook Pro models, and a more sophisticated Mac mini will all include the first high-end chip, codenamed Brava. But according to 9To5Mac, the Mac Pro, the most expensive Apple desktop, will get the new Hydra Chip.
The M4 chip, according to the report, will mainly boost computer performance, but one Mac model will see significant changes. This might be the new Mac mini model that this analyst predicts will be out this year.
The company's most recent Mac mini model with an M2 chip was released in 2023. Its Mac Mini models haven't seen any significant updates since then, though.