Apple’s next Mac Mini won’t have USB-A ports, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who writes in today’s Power On newsletter that the new desktops will start to hit Apple’s warehouses in September. The higher-end variant with an Apple M4 Pro chip will ship in October, he writes.
The version with an M4 Pro will still cram a lot of ports, including five USB-C ports (two in the front and three in the back), an ethernet port, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack, according to Gurman’s sources. And the new Mac Mini will apparently have an internal power supply. That’s not too shabby for a computer that’s expected to be about the size of an Apple TV.
Is it time to say goodbye to USB-A? Maybe. Probably. But no matter how you feel about that, it’s absolutely time something new happened with the Mac Mini, the longest-in-the-tooth Apple computer design. As Chris Welch illustrated earlier this month, it looks the same in our 2012 and 2023 reviews. (He didn’t point out our review of the first version of the Mac Mini’s current design because there isn’t one — The Verge didn’t exist yet in 2010.)
Apple’s Upcoming Mac Mini: A Closer Look
Apple’s next Mac Mini is set to revolutionize the desktop computing experience. With the exclusion of USB-A ports and the inclusion of cutting-edge technology, this new device is generating a lot of buzz.
The New Features
The version with an M4 Pro chip boasts an impressive array of ports, including five USB-C ports, an ethernet port, HDMI port, and headphone jack. Additionally, the new Mac Mini will come equipped with an internal power supply, enhancing its sleek design and functionality.
The End of an Era
With the removal of USB-A ports, it begs the question: Is it time to bid adieu to this technology? The Mac Mini’s timeless design is about to undergo a significant transformation, bringing it into the modern era of computing.
Conclusion
As Apple prepares to launch its next Mac Mini, the tech world awaits in anticipation of the groundbreaking changes it will bring. With new features and a fresh design, this device is sure to make waves in the industry.
FAQs
Q: When will the new Mac Mini be released?
A: The new Mac Mini is expected to start hitting Apple’s warehouses in September, with the higher-end variant shipping in October.
Q: What ports will the new Mac Mini have?
A: The Mac Mini with an M4 Pro chip will include five USB-C ports, an ethernet port, HDMI port, and a headphone jack.
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