Apple to Release New Mac mini Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages

Apple is preparing to update the Mac mini, with a possible announcement in the coming days, likely before the iPhone launch event in September. This will be the first refresh of the Mac mini in nearly two years, with Apple testing versions equipped with M5 and M6 series chips, though the final specifications have yet to be confirmed. This update coincides with a rare supply shortage of the Mac mini. Since the beginning of this year, more users have chosen to use it for running large models and AI agents locally due to its affordability, energy efficiency, and quiet operation. In April, several models of the M4 Mac mini were sold out on Apple's official website, and prices in the second-hand market even increased. Meanwhile, AI data centers are also scrambling to purchase memory and storage chips. In May, Apple raised the price of the 256GB entry-level model from $599 to $799, with Cook stating that the supply tightness for the Mac mini will continue for some time.

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