New Mac Mini Provides Two Clues About RAM in Upcoming MacBook Pros

Apple today introduced a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and the computer provides two clues about RAM amounts for the next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which are expected to be announced tomorrow. First, just like the new iMac, the base-model Mac mini with the M4 chip starts with …
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Apple’s Much Smaller M4 Mac Mini Has All-New Thermal Architecture to Maximize Speed

The Mac mini received a major update today, with Apple introducing a slimmed down design that shaves more than two inches off of the size so it takes up less space on a desktop or in a rack. Despite the size change, the ‌Mac mini‌ uses Apple’s most powerful M-series chips, including the new M4 …
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Apple Now Selling Thunderbolt 5 Cable for M4 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro

The M4 Pro version of the Mac mini that Apple introduced today uses the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology with transfer speeds of up to 120Gb/s, which means Apple is selling a new Thunderbolt 5 cable to go along with it. Priced at $69, the new 1 meter Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable supports Thunderbolt 5 data …
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M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro Models Likely to Feature Thunderbolt 5

Apple dropped a surprise today with the announcement of the new redesigned Mac mini when it revealed that the M4 Pro model comes with three Thunderbolt 5 ports, making it the first Mac to support the next-generation connectivity standard. The newest specification of Thunderbolt offers 80 Gb/s of bi-directional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost it …
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M1 vs. M2. vs. M4 Mac Mini Buyer’s Guide: 25+ Upgrades Compared

Apple just unveiled the first Mac mini redesign in over a decade. The previous major updates to the device were the transition to Apple silicon in 2020 and the option of a Pro-grade chip in 2023, so how does the latest model compare to its two immediate predecessors? The new ‌Mac mini‌ looks dramatically different …
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Apple Leaks M4 Max Chip Icon Ahead of Announcing New MacBook Pros

Oops! Eagle-eyed developer Charlie Joseph today discovered that Apple has leaked its upcoming high-end M4 Max chip through an image uploaded to its website. The discovery was shared with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman on social media. It is already pretty obvious that Apple plans to announce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 …
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Apple Shares 12-Minute Video Announcement for Redesigned Mac Mini

Apple today shared a 12-minute announcement video on YouTube for the new Mac mini, providing an overview of new features and changes, including a smaller design, two front-facing USB-C ports, M4 and M4 Pro chip options, Thunderbolt 5 support, and more. Be sure to check out Apple’s video announcement for the new iMac too if …
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