Apple is expected to launch a new Mac mini desktop computer in the coming days or weeks, according to people familiar with the company’s plans cited by Bloomberg. The update would be the first Mac mini refresh in nearly two years, following Apple’s latest cycle for the product.
Bloomberg reports timing details for other upcoming releases as well, including AirPods 5. AppleInsider adds additional expectations around product schedules, saying an OLED iPad mini is planned for October and that AirPods 5 could arrive in 2026. The outlets differ on some speculation, including processor possibilities for the Mac mini, but both describe the same core idea: Apple has multiple hardware updates in its pipeline across late 2024 and 2026, with the Mac mini refresh approaching.
Because the information comes from unnamed sources and remains unconfirmed by Apple, the specific launch dates, product specifications, and chip configurations could change as Apple’s event or announcements near.