Apple's Surprise New Mac Mini and Studio Bring Masses More Power for Creatives, and There's a Way to Save over $500
Apple says the upgraded desktops deliver up to 4x faster AI performance and can run large models locally without cloud inference.
- On Tuesday, Apple announced refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktop computers featuring major processor upgrades, including the new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. Both machines are available for pre-order, with shipments beginning September 22, 2026.
- Reflecting rising production costs and an industrywide memory chip shortage, the Mac Mini now starts at $899, a $100 increase over its predecessor. Apple previously stopped selling the $599 configuration earlier this year, shifting the entry-level price floor higher.
- Delivering 4x faster AI performance than the M4 predecessor, Apple claims the M6 chip delivers "the world's fastest single-threaded performance." The new hardware utilizes a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU designed to run large AI models locally.
- Professionals can configure the new Mac Studio with an M5 Ultra processor starting at $5,499, supporting up to 512 gigabytes of unified memory and featuring a 36-core CPU alongside an 80-core GPU.
- Apple confirmed its annual iPhone event will take place on Wednesday, September 9, at Apple Park, amid these hardware updates. The company is expected to unveil new smartphones, including a potential foldable model.
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