Apple gives the Mac mini a key upgrade but it comes with a major drawback - here's what's changed
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Tue, 25 August 2026
6 reports- stuff.tv13:47
No amount of upgrades can disguise the huge price hike for Apple's smallest desktop
- Google News - Top Stories13:55first to report
Apple’s latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899 TechCrunch Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple launches new Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops aimed at AI developers Yahoo Finance Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:07
Kurz bevor Tim Cook den Chefposten abgibt, kündigt Apple neue Macs und Chips an. Die Leistungswerte klingen vielversprechend. Die Preise nicht.
- bgr.com15:17
Apple unveiled the all-new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips that deliver twice as fast storage with 40% faster CPU performance compared to previous versions.
- fonearena.com15:26
- Google News - Top Stories20:01
Memory and Storage Configurations and Pricing for the New Mac Minis (M6/M5 Pro) and Mac Studios (M5 Max/M5 Ultra) Daring Fireball Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple launches new Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops aimed at AI developers Yahoo Finance Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
Wed, 26 August 2026
7 reports- 24sata (Croatia)05:10
Apple je predstavio nove modele Mac mini i Mac Studio za 2026. godinu, opremljene najnovijom generacijom čipova serije M, čime se značajno poboljšavaju performanse, posebno za zadatke vezane uz umjetnu inteligenciju.
- Google News - Top Stories10:56
There’s a $300 gotcha in an M5 Max Mac Studio upgrade 9to5Mac Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple Giving Some Mac Mini Customers a Free Upgrade MacRumors Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories12:56
New Mac Studio Can Be Clustered Together for Faster AI Performance MacRumors Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Pre-Ordering a Mac Mini or Mac Studio? Here's How to Get Money Back at Best Buy MacRumors Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
- Google News - Top Stories13:39
Apple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free 9to5Mac Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple Should Make A Mac Neo To Fill The Void Left By The More Expensive Mac Mini Engadget Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
- 9to5mac.com13:39
Apple launched a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and reports online show that recent M4 purchases are being upgraded for free.
- techtimes.com14:38
Mac Studio M5 Ultra ships September 22 with up to 512GB of unified memory, making it the first desktop under $11,000 capable of running frontier-scale AI models locally without cloud access. Apple also unveiled the M6, its first 2nm chip, in a new Mac mini starting at $899 with a Dual 16-core
- techtimes.com15:08
Mac mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra launched August 25, 2026, as Apple debuted its first 2nm desktop chip and a quad-die processor with 512GB of unified memory. The Mac mini starts at $899 -- $300 more than its M4 launch price -- while the M5 Ultra Mac Studio starts at $5,499. Pre-orders are open
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories16:20
Apple's M6 Mac mini is already on sale with these preorder discounts AppleInsider Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica The MacRumors Show: Apple's Surprisingly Big Week of Announcements MacRumors
Sat, 29 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:30
Apple Skips M6 Pro to Rush AI-First M7, Baltra Chip [2026] tech-insider.org Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio MacRumors
- Google News - Top Stories12:31
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2 MacRumors Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio MacRumors Apple Was Always 1 Step Behind in AI. In Chipmaking, It’s Now 1 Step Ahead. Barchart.com M6 Mac mini vs. M4 Mac mini: Everything that changed cultofmac.com
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio MacRumors Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com Apple Skips M6 Pro to Rush AI-First M7, Baltra Chip [2026] tech-insider.org
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories15:52
Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio MacRumors How Apple Stumbled Into AI Hardware Success With the Mac The Information Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple Two new small, powerful Macs The Verge 2024 Vs. 2026 Mac Mini: What's New, And Should You Upgrade? bgr.com
- macrumors.com15:52
Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information. Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn, closer to October or November, making this week's announcement unusually early, falling just before the anticipated arrival of new iPhone models. The Information says that the AI-driven boom in Mac Studio and Mac mini sales is behind the early launch.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- canadianreviewer.com04:30
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories09:35
A Geekbench benchmark shows Apple's M6 has some unexpected competition Notebookcheck M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week MacRumors Mac Mini and Mac Studio Go on General Sale Tuesday, September 22 The Mac Observer Apple Signals the Rise of Local AI Doug Levin | Substack Leaked M6 MacBook Pro: Apple’s Biggest Silicon Leap in Years Geeky Gadgets
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:55
M5 Ultra and M6 Chip Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance MacRumors M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake MacRumors M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation AppleInsider Apple M5 Ultra Scores Big GPU Gains in Leaked Geekbench Benchmark TechPowerUp M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores Wccftech
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories17:59
M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake macrumors.com M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation appleinsider.com Apple Releasing Two New Macs Next Week macrumors.com Apple M5 Ultra Scores Big GPU Gains in Leaked Geekbench Benchmark TechPowerUp M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores Wccftech
Mon, 21 September 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Huge AI And Graphics Power At A Huge Premium Engadget Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents MacStories Mac mini With M6 Review: Powerful Enough for Some Photographers PetaPixel
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents MacStories Here's Why Apple's Mac Studio Has Become So Expensive Engadget M6 Mac Mini First Look: Bigger Power Packed in the Same Small Package CNET
- Google News - Top Stories13:00
Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge M6 Mac mini Review: A Better Tiny Desktop, With or Without AI Gizmodo Mac Studio With M5 Max Review: The Best Mac for Photo and Video We’ve Tested PetaPixel M6 Mac Mini First Look: Bigger Power Packed in the Same Small Package CNET
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:12
Je nach Modell eignen sich Desktop-Macs als Familiencomputer oder Designer-Workstation. Mit den neuen Rechnern kann man aber auch eigene KI-Dienste zu Hause ausführen. Wir haben das Ganze ausprobiert.
- El Mundo (Spain)17:43
La crisis mundial de memoria ha llevado al mini con M6 a los 1.069 euros frente a los 719 euros que costaba el Mac mini con M4. Aún así, es uno de los mejores equipos sobremesa disponibles Leer
Tue, 22 September 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories04:53
Best M6 Mac mini, 2026 Mac Studio deals on release day AppleInsider Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It CNET The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica Mac Studio With M5 Max Review: The Best Mac for Photo and Video We’ve Tested PetaPixel
- Google News - Top Stories12:50
New Mac mini drops support for aftermarket storage upgrades 9to5Mac New Mac Mini Has Two Storage Downsides, Including Unremovable SSD MacRumors Changing SSD storage in Mac Studio is possible while Mac mini loses the option appleinsider.com Apple is once again soldering the Mac mini’s SSD preventing aftermarket upgrades. The Verge Apple’s new Mac mini drops SSD module support from its repair list The Mac Observer
- Google News - Top Stories13:01
With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs finance.yahoo.com The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It CNET Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade arstechnica.com The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge
- Google News - Top Stories13:04
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple Nvidia Slips as Four Macs Attack Cloud Inference Economics Yahoo Finance Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs Reuters
- Google News - Top Stories13:42
With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs reuters.com The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple Apple Takes Aim at Nvidia’s AI Economics: New Macs Have ‘No Cost per Token,’ Hardware Chief Says Yahoo Finance Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It CNET The Mac mini is an incredible machine that's really hard to recommend Macworld
- eteknix.com17:40
Apple made the decision to launch the new Mac Mini with the Apple M6 chip instead of going with the M5. Although it seemed like a strange decision, the truth is that, after seeing the results…
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:23
New Mac Mini Has Two Storage Downsides, Including Unremovable SSD MacRumors Apple is once again soldering the Mac mini’s SSD preventing aftermarket upgrades. The Verge Changing SSD storage in Mac Studio is possible while Mac mini loses the option AppleInsider The new Mac mini has two significant storage limitations, including a soldered SSD. Межа. Новини України. Apple’s new Mac mini drops SSD module support from its repair list The Mac Observer
- Google News - Top Stories13:54Launch Discounts Arrive for New Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Plus Massive Deal on Samsung's Portable SSD
Launch Discounts Arrive for New Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Plus Massive Deal on Samsung's Portable SSD MacRumors Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica Nvidia Gains as Apple Pulls AI Off the Meter Yahoo Finance The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories11:00
Review: Apple’s hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder Ars Technica Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs reuters.com The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret Macworld
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories23:45
The Reason The Mac Mini Is Cheaper Than A MacBook Engadget Apple Mac mini M6 Hits a Record Low for the First Time, a Rare Price Break on a Desktop Apple Almost Never Discounts Gizmodo Prime Big Deal Days offers up to $200 off new Mac mini, Mac Studio AppleInsider Best Apple deal: Save $149 on the Apple 2026 Mac Mini Desktop Mashable Apple’s new Mac Studio drops to new Amazon all-time low at nearly $200 off today 9to5Toys
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories15:08
Apple’s new M6 Mac Mini is over $100 off theverge.com Apple's Newest Macs Just Got Their Biggest Price Cuts Yet on Amazon MacRumors The Latest MacBook Air is (Finally) on Sale at Amazon Popular Mechanics Amazon's Prime Big Deal Day sales have big savings on MacBooks and Mac Minis — up to $600 in savings on Apple hardware Tom's Hardware Heads up! Apple's brand new M6 Mac mini just dropped to the lowest prices ever at up to $150 off 9to5Toys
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories17:13
Save $200 on Apple's 2026 Mac Studio at Amazon AppleInsider Amazon Discounts New Mac Mini by Up to $149, Mac Studio by $200 MacRumors Apple’s M4 Mac mini is down $649 – but the deal ends today Trusted Reviews The just-released M6 Mac mini is already on sale for $949 Macworld Why the $649 Mac mini M4 is a smarter buy than Apple’s new M6 TechRadar
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- gizmodo.com15:10
This Apple Mac mini offers powerful performance for demanding tasks, and can connect to up to three external displays at once.
Tue, 27 October 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:04
Apple updates the MacBook Pro with M6 chips The Verge Apple launches new MacBook Pro, iMac as it continues to refresh product lines Yahoo Finance Apple launches 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 and 24-hour battery The Next Web Apple unveils new iMac with M6, delivering a major boost in performance and AI capabilities Apple Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced So Far This Week CNET
- digitaltrends.com13:30
Apple’s refreshed iMac brings M6 power, faster AI, Wi-Fi 7, and improved connectivity, starting at $1,499.
- digitaltrends.com13:37
Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro packs an M6 chip, faster AI performance, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
- Channel News Asia13:39
- techcrunch.com14:25
The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
- digitaltrends.com14:51
Apple’s new M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro arrive in stores on November 6, with pre-orders opening October 28 at 10:10 AM PT.
- en.apa.az20:06
Apple today announced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M6 chip, upgraded connectivity specifications, and more, APA reports
Wed, 28 October 2026
4 reports- 9to5mac.com02:09
Today’s M6-powered Macs came with an extra piece of good news: prices remained unchanged from the previous generations.
- businesstoday.in04:58
Apple’s new professional laptop brings faster graphics, improved on-device AI processing and longer battery life, alongside upgrades designed for creators, developers and business users.
- Google News - Top Stories17:38
Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own AppleInsider Apple Releases Mac Studio With 512GB of RAM, But It Costs As Much As a Small Car PCMag The Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is shipping, and it costs New Car Money Macworld Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Now Available With 512GB RAM for $22,299 MacRumors Apple reveals pricing for Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM 9to5Mac
- Google News - Top Stories22:22
Apple Releases Mac Studio With 512GB of RAM, But It Costs As Much As a Small Car PCMag Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Now Available With 512GB RAM for $22,299 MacRumors The Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is shipping, and it costs New Car Money Macworld Elon Musk Takes a Jab at Apple's $29,799 Mac Studio: 'Makes a Tesla Seem Quite Affordable!' Benzinga Apple reveals pricing for Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM 9to5Mac