New Mac mini may arrive before Apple’s iPhone event

Apple is preparing to launch a refreshed Mac mini, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device could arrive within days, possibly even before invitations for the upcoming iPhone event go out. The rush comes from an unexpected surge in demand: many users have been running AI models locally on the current Mac mini, causing supply shortages and long delivery delays. Apple has reportedly tested both M5 and M6 chip versions for the update, though it remains unclear which one will ship. The company is also preparing to begin Mac mini production in Houston later this year, part of its broader effort to expand US manufacturing after discontinuing the US‑made Mac Pro. This refresh is expected to be the last major product launch under Tim Cook before John Ternus takes over as CEO on September 1.

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