After weeks of rumors and speculation, Apple announced an updated Mac mini with the M2 and M2 Pro chips today. The new Mac mini has the same design as previous models, but comes with several additional features and changes.
Below, we've outlined a few of the most notable new features, changes, and details regarding the new Mac mini.
M2 models of the new Mac mini come with 8GB of unified memory as standard, but can be configured with 16GB or 24GB memory options. Mac mini models with M2 Pro come with a standard 16GB of unified memory, with an option to upgrade to 32GB of memory.
M2 models of the new Mac mini come with 256GB of SSD storage with 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options. M2 Pro models come with 512GB of storage as standard and options of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.
Mac mini models with M2 Pro support up to three external displays, with two displays at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one additional display of up to 4K resolution over HDMI. With one display connected to the Mac mini, it can support up to 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI.
Mac mini models with M2 Pro come with two additional Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back. Both the M2 and M2 Pro models have an Ethernet port, HDMI, two USB-A ports, and a headphone jack.
For the first time in a Mac, the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
The new Mac mini, alongside the updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, are available for pre-order starting today and will begin arriving to customers on Tuesday, January 24.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series on Tuesday, September 9, and last-minute rumors about the devices continue to surface.
The latest info comes from a leaker known as Majin Bu, who has shared alleged images of Apple's Clear Case for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, or at least replicas.
Image Credit: @MajinBuOfficial
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Apple and Samsung have reportedly issued cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi in India for an ad campaign that directly compares the rivals' devices to Xiaomi's products. The two companies have threatened the Chinese vendor with legal action, calling the ads "disparaging."
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Apple is preparing to release iOS 18.7 for compatible iPhone models, according to evidence of the update in the MacRumors visitor logs.
We expect iOS 18.7 to be released in September, alongside iOS 26. The update will likely include fixes for security vulnerabilities, but little else.
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Another hint has surfaced that Apple is preparing to eliminate the physical SIM card tray from iPhones in more countries this year.
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Did the prices drop on the 8/256 and 8/512 mini? I swore a 16/512 model was $1099 for the M1. Configures as $999 with the M2. and for $300 you can get an M2 Pro with 2 additional thunderbolt ports. Not bad.
Biggest design overhaul since iOS 7 with Liquid Glass, plus new Apple Intelligence features and improvements to Messages, Phone, Safari, Shortcuts, and more. Developer beta available now ahead of public beta in July.
