Macworld iconMacworldAug 25, 2026 ~1 min source read

Surprise report: New Mac mini could land any day now

This machine has become extremely popular, Gurman says, for running AI applications, but the ongoing memory crunch means Apple has struggled to meet demand. The Mac mini has essentially been out of stock since the spring, with delivery times slipping into months-long waits.

Surprise report: New Mac mini could land any day now

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This machine has become extremely popular, Gurman says, for running AI applications, but the ongoing memory crunch means Apple has struggled to meet demand.

That isn't to say that Apple necessarily thinks the new model will help i...

The Mac mini has essentially been out of stock since the spring, with delivery times slipping into months-long waits.

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This machine has become extremely popular, Gurman says, for running AI applications, but the ongoing memory crunch means Apple has struggled to meet demand. The Mac mini has essentially been out of stock since the spring, with delivery times slipping into months-long waits. That isn't to say that Apple necessarily thinks the new model will help i...

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He bases this on the testimony of unnamed sources "familiar with the matter." The last Mac mini model, announced on October 29, 2024, featured a major redesign (it was significantly smaller than its predecessor) as well as a faster M4 chip.

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