Apple plans major redesign of Mac Mini with M4; will be its most compact computer ever

Apple’s current Mac mini is powered with the M2 and M2 Pro

Apple is prepping an all-new Mac mini that will mark the first major design change to the mini since it was revamped under Steve Jobs in 2010.

Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
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Apple Inc. is planning a new version of the Mac mini that will be its smallest desktop computer yet, part of a broader overhaul of the Mac line with AI-focused chips.

The new model — due later this year — will mark the first major design change to the mini since it was revamped under Steve Jobs in 2010, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The device will be far smaller than its predecessor, approaching the size of an Apple TV set-top box, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is secret.

People involved in the development of the new Mac mini say it’s essentially an iPad Pro in a small box — an approach that takes advantage of the lower power requirements of the company’s in-house silicon. The current Mac mini starts at $599, and while the new model may be cheaper to make, it’s unclear if the company will pass along any savings to the consumer.

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MacDailyNews Note: The Apple TV 4K is 1.2 inches (31 mm) high, 3.66 inches (93 mm) wide, and 3.66 inches (93 mm) deep. The current Mac mini is 1.41 inches (3.58 cm) high, 7.75 inches (19.70 cm) wide, and 7.75 inches (19.70 cm) deep.
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