Apple could release an updated Mac mini “as soon as the coming days,” ahead of its expected September iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra event, according to a report citing information attributed to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Several outlets repeat that the timing points to a launch before the iPhone event, which they describe as likely taking place on September 9. Gurman also speculates the new Mac mini could be the last new product Apple unveils during Tim Cook’s remaining time as CEO, with Cook’s exit slated for September 1—creating a narrow window for a pre-iPhone announcement. Some coverage frames the update as an “almost two years” gap since the most recent Mac mini launch, while noting uncertainty around what Apple is actually shipping.
On the technical side, sources referenced in the reporting say Apple has tested Mac mini versions with M5 and M6 chips, but they do not agree on which specific chip will appear in the final model. Other background details across outlets include ongoing demand for the redesigned 2024 Mac mini, which has been affected by memory supply constraints, leading to extended delivery estimates in the U.S.
