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Macworld 2026 Mac mini: In summary The current M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini were released in November 2024. A report states that Apple is planning an M5 update in 2026. No design changes are expected. With its November 2024 release, Apple drastically changed the Mac mini, reducing its overall size. The smallest Mac you could buy actually got even smaller. It also features new M4 and M4 Pro chips, making the Mac mini a mighty machine. In October 2025, Apple released the base M5 chip in the MacBook Pro, but it hasn’t introduced the M5 Pro chip yet. But now that the M5 chip is here, customers could be wondering if it’s going to make its way into the Mac mini soon. This article keeps track of the reports on the upcoming Mac mini. For information on what the upgrade will include and when it could be released, refer to this page. 2026 Mac mini: Release date Possible release in the first half of 2026 The Mac mini has had an erratic release history. Apple went through periods of updating the Mac mini annually and then decided to wait as long as four years. Switching from Intel to Apple Silicon didn’t create any consistency; the M1 Mac mini was around for three years before it got its M2 upgrade. The Mac mini skipped the M3 and got an M4 upgrade (and a redesign) in November 2024. Since laptops dominate Apple’s Mac sales, desktop Macs like the Mac mini won’t see consistent annual upgrades. And with recent reports of Apple doing some redesigns for its higher-end chips, it is possible that we could see the Mac mini with the Pro chip see longer upgrade cycles in the future. The M5 is out, however, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the M5 and M5 Pro Mac mini are on Apple’s product schedule for 2026. When in 2026 remains a question, though with the M6 expected in the second half of 2026, expect the M5 and M5 Pro Mac mini to be released in early spring or, at the latest, at WWDC26 in June 2026. 2026 Mac mini: Processor Expected to have M5 and M5 Pro Apple has yet to establish a consistent upgrade cycle with the Apple Silicon Mac mini. Apple released M1 and M2 versions but skipped the M3 and went with the M4. So, Apple isn’t afraid to skip a chip cycle with the Mac mini. But it looks like Apple isn’t going to skip the M5. Mark Gurman reported that Apple has the Mac mini on the 2026 release schedule with M5 and M5 Pro chips. The new M5 chip may make its way into the Mac mini. Apple 2026 Mac mini: Specs 16GB RAM (M5); 24GB RAM (M5 Pro) Thunderbolt 4 (M5); Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro) Wi-Fi 6E (802. 11ax) and Bluetooth 5. 3 With the M4 Mac mini, Apple increased the base RAM from 8GB (base M chip model) and 16GB (Pro M chip model) to 16GB and 24GB, respectively. That’s the standard configuration going forward, with user options to add more memory at the time of purchase. The M4 Mac mini has Thunderbolt 4, while the M4 Pro Mac mini has Thunderbolt 5. The recently released M5 chip has Thunderbolt 4, so that’s what will be in the M5 Mac mini. While specifications on the M5 Pro have not been reported, it will have Thunderbolt 5. The current Mac mini has Wi-Fi 6E (802. 11ax) and Bluetooth 5. 3. This didn’t change with the M5 MacBook Pro, so it looks like Apple will not upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 with the M5 Mac mini. This also means that Apple might not use its N1 wireless networking chip, which made its debut with the iPhone 17. No reports have been made about changes to the inner workings of the Mac mini. New Mac mini: Design Mac mini redesign was introduced in 2024 Apple did a major redesign of the Mac mini in 2024, making it much smaller. This design will be in place for several years to come. It can’t really make it any smaller and still have it provide the features users need. No reports have been made on whether Apple will offer new colors. Expect the ports to remain the same on the new Mac mini. Foundry The port offerings are also expected to remain the same. The M4 Mac mini has: 2 front USB-C ports (supporting USB 3 at 10Gbps) Front 3. 5mm audio jack 3 rear Thunderbolt ports HDMI port gigabit ethernet port (10Gb ethernet option available) New Mac mini: Price Here are the prices for the current standard base configurations of the 2024 Mac mini for reference: $599/£599/CA$799/AU$999 M4, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD $799/£799/CA$1,099/AU$1,299 M4, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD $999/£999/CA$1,399/AU$1,599 M4, 24GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD $1,399/£1, 399/CA$1,999/AU$2,199 M4 Pro, 24GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Pricing for the new Mac mini has not been reported, though pricing could go up because of the U. S. tariffs situation-the components are made overseas. The prices may be adapted to more recent exchange rates elsewhere. Continue reading 2026 Mac mini: What we know about the upcoming M5 update
The post Judge Denies Apple, OpenAI Bid to Dismiss Elon Musk’s Antitrust Lawsuit appeared com. In brief A U. S. federal judge denied Apple and OpenAI’s motions to dismiss Elon Musk’s antitrust suit. The ruling allows X Corp. and xAI’s claims to proceed, with Judge Mark Pittman directing the case toward summary judgment rather than early dismissal. The lawsuit targets Apple’s exclusive ChatGPT integration into iOS, alleging it gives OpenAI access to hundreds of millions of iPhone users while blocking competitors like Grok from equal integration opportunities. A federal judge denied Apple and OpenAI’s motions to dismiss Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit Thursday, allowing X Corp. and xAI’s claims of market monopolization to proceed toward trial. On Thursday, U. S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman rejected both companies’ attempts to dismiss the case, ruling that the allegations warrant further examination through summary judgment. “This Order should not be construed as a judgment (or pre-judgment) on the merits of this litigation,” the ruling says. The lawsuit, filed in August, targets Apple’s June 2024 decision to make ChatGPT the exclusive AI assistant integrated into iOS. “This is a procedural step. The real impact now is where the facts will actually be tested,” Even Alex Chandra, a partner at IGNOS Law Alliance, told Decrypt. The case highlights “an unresolved question globally” about how “default AI integrations on dominant platforms” should be treated under antitrust law, with regulators still defining what the “AI market” even is, Chandra added. X Corp. and xAI’s complaint seeks billions in damages, alleging the exclusive arrangement gives ChatGPT access to “hundreds of millions of iPhones” while blocking competitors like xAI’s Grok chatbot. The lawsuit claims ChatGPT controls “at least 80 percent” of the generative AI chatbot market while Grok holds only “a few percent” despite superior capabilities. Musk’s firms also accuse Apple of manipulating App Store rankings to favor ChatGPT while suppressing competitors. Despite Grok ranking. Continue reading Judge Denies Apple, OpenAI Bid to Dismiss Elon Musk’s Antitrust Lawsuit
This previous generation Apple Watch Series 10 is still an excellent option to consider if you’re looking for a reliable smartwatch. The post Apple’s Watch Series 10 Is Going for Peanuts as Stock Clears Out Fast, Even Lower Than Last Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku. Continue reading Apple’s Watch Series 10 Is Going for Peanuts as Stock Clears Out Fast, Even Lower Than Last Black Friday
Pluribus season 1 is an exciting new sci-fi thriller created by Vince Gilligan, premiered on November 7, 2025, on Apple TV+. Continue reading Pluribus season 1 cast and characters: Meet the stars behind the series and the roles they play
Apple has new iPhone features in the works for iOS 26. 2, the next major software update that’s currently in beta testing. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26. 2. more. Continue reading iOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
Apple dropped the “plus” from its streaming service’s name in October, because the company typically uses the plus sign for free services with paid versions, such as iCloud+. Now, the company has released a new intro bumper and soundmark for its TV service. Apple has uploaded a five-second video showing its streaming service’s new logo appearing in a hazy multi-colored animation before it shifts into focus at the center of the screen. Playing in the background is a soundmark, or as its composer calls it, a “mnemonic.” The soundmark will appear before every show and every episode in a series, according its composer Finneas, whom you may know as Billie Eilish’s brother and frequent collaborator. “The things that I think of as real classic mnemonics are NBC you can hear that in your head or HBO has its static,” he told Variety. Netflix’s “tudum” sound is pretty iconic, as well. Only time can tell if Apple’s will have the same impact. He explained that the five-second version Apple released as a video will be played before every movie and in between the episodes of a show, so you’re bound to hear it multiple times if you’re bingeing a series. Apple also made a one-second version of the intro for trailers and a 12-second one for anything released in theaters, such as Killers of the Flower Moon. Finneas said that he was approached by Apple’s Head of Music, David Taylor, who apparently told him that the company was “simplifying” the service. Removing the “plus” from its name was just the beginning. In addition, Apple has also debuted a new logo for Apple One, a subscription option that bundles multiple Apple services, including Apple Music, TV and iCloud+, into a lower-priced monthly plan. The new logo uses a textured multi-colored Apple illustration. This article originally appeared on Engadget at. Continue reading Apple TV has a new intro bumper and soundmark
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