We’ve heard several rumors that a new Mac mini is coming in a few weeks, and a new discovery brings that possibility a little closer. According to MacRumors contributor Aaron, a string of code written by Apple includes a reference to an “Apple Silicon Mac mini (5-port),” which seems to indicate that such a Mac is in the company’s plans.
MacRumors doesn’t specify where the code reference is located. Apple officially released iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 11 on Monday, so it’s likely the code was included in the release.
In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reiterated that Apple will release Macs with the M4 chip “in the coming weeks.” As he announced in April, Apple will update the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Gurman had previously said that the Mac mini would feature a new, smaller design, about the size of the Apple TV, and would have five USB-C ports, three on the back and two on the front.
The current model includes either two or four Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports on the back of the case. They also include a pair of USB-A ports, which Apple is expected to include on the new model, according to Gurman. Learn more about the next Mac mini and the release schedule for upcoming Macs.
