Mac mini 2022 tipped for M1 Max chip and major redesign

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While the Mac mini with M1 saw a noticeable operation improvement thanks to the debut version of Apple's M1 silicon, fans of desktop Apple tree computing take been waiting for a more hardcore version of the pocket-sized aluminum-enclosed box. Q new rumor by a known Apple leaker suggests that major changes are coming to the Mac mini 2022.

Co-ordinate to reliable Apple tree leaker Dylandkt on Twitter, as reported by Apple Insider, the 2022 version of the Mac mini could come across significant blueprint changes. The most important addition figures to new bit options, namely the M1 Pro and M1 Max fries founds on the latest 2021 MacBook Pro models.

"A new design is coming," claimed Dylandkt when replying to a user on Twitter. Per past rumors, this supposed redesign could be thinner and take increased port selection.

Dylandkt likewise claims that fans should expect a 5G iPhone SE iii and a new iPad Air in the coming months. The Twitter user also alluded to the 2022 iMac Pro, i that will sport Apple'due south most powerful silicon. Dylandkt besides notes issues with supply constraints and production, meaning these items might be hard to come past at launch. Some other major flake of intel from Dylandkt suggests that Apple is working on an even more powerful version of its M1 Max chip, ane with a 12-cadre CPU. The current M1 Max is a 10-core CPU.

According to Apple Track, a website that tracks the reliability percentage of Apple insiders, Dylandkt sits at No. vii with a 77.five% accuracy rating out of 40 rumors. Tom'southward Guide has not been able to independently verify Dylandkt's claims.

Dylandkt gave no indication as to a released engagement for this Mac Mini 2022. But the Spring Apple tree event would be a likely candidate for a new production reveal. There, rumors suggest Apple will also unveil the iMac Pro and iPhone iii SE, probable with 5G support. Whether these claims alive upward to all the rumor and speculation remains to be seen.

For the Apple tree Spring event, We will be receiving the Mac Mini with M1 Pro and M1 Max, a new 5G iPhone SE, and a new iPad Air. iMac Pro is yet on track currently for a release in the leap. Yet, I take heard there are still concerns with regards to production.January 23, 2022

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Imad Khan is news editor at Tom'due south Guide, helping direct the mean solar day'due south breaking coverage. Prior to working at the site, Imad was a total-fourth dimension freelancer, with bylines at the New York Times, the Washington Post and ESPN. Outside of work, you can find him sitting blankly in front of a Give-and-take document trying desperately to write the first pages of a new book.