Mac mini 2022 tipped for M1 Max chip and major redesign

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

According to reliable Apple leaker Dylandkt on Twitter, as reported by Apple tree Insider, the 2022 version of the Mac mini could see significant design changes. The virtually important add-on figures to new bit options, namely the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips founds on the latest 2021 MacBook Pro models.

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

Dylandkt also claims that fans should expect a 5G iPhone SE 3 and a new iPad Air in the coming months. The Twitter user also alluded to the 2022 iMac Pro, one that will sport Apple'south nigh powerful silicon. Dylandkt besides notes issues with supply constraints and production, meaning these items might be hard to come by at launch. Some other major bit of intel from Dylandkt suggests that Apple is working on an even more powerful version of its M1 Max fleck, one with a 12-core CPU. The current M1 Max is a x-core CPU.

According to Apple Track, a website that tracks the reliability percentage of Apple tree insiders, Dylandkt sits at No. 7 with a 77.v% accuracy rating out of 40 rumors. Tom's Guide has not been able to independently verify Dylandkt'south claims.

Dylandkt gave no indication every bit to a released date for this Mac Mini 2022. But the Spring Apple issue would be a likely candidate for a new product reveal. In that location, rumors suggest Apple will too unveil the iMac Pro and iPhone 3 SE, probable with 5G back up. Whether these claims live up to all the rumor and speculation remains to exist seen.

For the Apple tree Spring event, We will exist receiving the Mac Mini with M1 Pro and M1 Max, a new 5G iPhone SE, and a new iPad Air. iMac Pro is still on rail currently for a release in the spring. Yet, I have heard in that location are however concerns with regards to production.Jan 23, 2022

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Imad Khan is news editor at Tom'due south Guide, helping direct the day'south breaking coverage. Prior to working at the site, Imad was a full-time freelancer, with bylines at the New York Times, the Washington Mail and ESPN. Outside of work, y'all tin find him sitting blankly in front of a Give-and-take document trying desperately to write the first pages of a new book.