As early as 2020, Apple launched the first Mac Mini powered by the M1 chip , developed internally. Since then, Apple suppliers have turned their attention to the M2 Mac Mini. There are two factions of rumors now, analyst Mark Gurman said we may see the M2-powered Mac Mini sometime in November this year, but another Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said we may have to see it in 2023.
Earlier this year, a report by Foreign media showed that Apple has been developing two new versions of M2 chips. The first M2 chip codenamed J473 has an octa-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, while another model codenamed J474 will be made by the M2 Pro chipset, which comes with an octa-core GPU and a 12-core GPU.
Speaking of design, Jon Prosser suggested that Apple will adopt a new look for the upcoming Mac Mini to make it smaller in size, with four Thunderbolt ports, two USB-A ports, one Ethernet and one HDMI port. The magnetic charging connector included with the 24-inch iMac 2021 may also be available on the new Mac Mini's accessories list.
is similar to the recently launched iPad. Apple may choose not to host events, but silently launch the M2-powered Mac Mini, with a simple release video and instructions.
There are rumors that Apple will also announce the launch of the first Mac Pro with an internally developed Apple chipset, suggesting that the company may hold an event next month. Apple has been launching new Macs in November for the past few years, so this could herald a sudden launch in the coming weeks.