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Mac Mini Expected to Receive First Major Redesign Since 2010 Very Soon

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Rumors suggest that Apple plans to introduce a redesigned Mac mini this month, alongside updated MacBook Pro and iMac models. Most notably, the portable desktop computer is expected to receive its first major redesign since 2010.

M4 Mac mini Silver Ortho CoolerA concept of a smaller Mac mini that is closer in size to an Apple TV

Below, we recap rumors about the next-generation Mac mini.

Rumored Features

  • Smaller Design: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the next Mac mini to be nearly as small as an Apple TV.
  • M4 and M4 Pro Chips: The next Mac mini will be available with faster M4 and M4 Pro chip options, according to Gurman.
  • Front USB-C Ports: Both an Apple software leak and Gurman have pointed to the next Mac mini being equipped with five USB-C ports. Similar to the Mac Studio, Gurman said two of the ports will be located on the front of the new Mac mini. Technically speaking, at least some of these ports will likely be Thunderbolt 4 ports, which use the USB-C connector design. Note: It is possible that only M4 Pro configurations of the Mac mini will have all five USB-C ports.

Launch Timing

The new Mac mini is currently expected to be announced at an Apple event this October, alongside new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M4 series of chips.

The current Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chip options was released in January 2023.

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zorinlynx Avatar
zorinlynx
23 months ago
My question here is why does the Mac Mini have to be smaller? It's a desktop machine. I'd rather it stay the current size and maintain better thermal performance and also not have all the cables plugged into it crowded together in a huge mess that ends up dragging the machine around.
Score: 46 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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vegetassj4
23 months ago
MacInsiderPro posted a leaked new courageosly groundbreaking rendering of the new M4 Mini. He says we are going to love it.



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Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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AAPLGeek
23 months ago
It would be really funny if after all these weekly Mac mini redesign articles, Apple releases the same design once again.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Mr-Stabby
23 months ago
Genuine question. Does anyone actually want the Mac mini to be smaller? Who would take smaller over more ports, or heaven forfend some user servicable parts.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Cirillo Gherardo
23 months ago

I am expecting another screwed up mess from Apple. I think they have really lost their way.
Yeah all of the recent Macs have been a disaster, LOL.

Oh wait, no, they are the best Macs Apple has ever shipped. Whoops.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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CrysisDeu
23 months ago
this should’ve been released with m1
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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