Apple is preparing its first updated Mac mini in nearly two years and could unveil it as soon as the next few days, potentially before its September product event, reported Mark Gurman. Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 chips. Demand for the current Mac mini has surged as a popular platform for on-device AI workloads, while memory chip shortages are constraining inventory. Apple has pledged to begin Mac mini production in Houston in late 2026; CEO Tim Cook recently toured the facility wit

2026-08-25

Apple is preparing its first updated Mac mini in nearly two years and could unveil it as soon as the next few days, potentially before its September product event, reported Mark Gurman. Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 chips. Demand for the current Mac mini has surged as a popular platform for on-device AI workloads, while memory chip shortages are constraining inventory. Apple has pledged to begin Mac mini production in Houston in late 2026; CEO Tim Cook recently toured the facility with Trump administration officials, linking the product to US reshoring efforts.