Apple Shrinks Mac Mini, Adds M4 Power Boost in Major Redesign
Apple launched a dramatically smaller Mac Mini desktop computer on Tuesday, powered by its new M4 processor and featuring ray tracing capabilities for the first time. The redesigned Mini measures just 5 inches square, roughly half the size of its predecessor, while delivering up to 1.8 times faster CPU performance compared to the M1 model. The base version starts at $599, while the more powerful M4 Pro variant begins at $1,399. The M4 Pro model sports 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, with support for up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB storage. It introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, offering data transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s. Apple has revamped the port configuration, adding front-facing USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The rear features Ethernet, HDMI, and three Thunderbolt ports, though USB-A ports have been eliminated. The new Mini supports up to three 6K displays with the M4 Pro chip. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Skip the AirPods Max and save 50% on the Beats Studio Pro or Solo 4 headphones
Macworld We’re drawing closer and closer to Black Friday and the deals keep coming. Today’s can save you big on a pair of excellent headphones from Apple (but not AirPods). Rather, the Beats Studio Pro is $170, a 51 percent discount, while the Beats Solo 4 is down to $100, also half-off the MSRP. We reviewed the Beats Solo 4 and gave them a 4-star review, loving the fact that they work so well with both iOS and Android devices. They have a great battery life, and they don’t just work over Bluetooth, but also via USB-C or 3.5mm, both of which enable you to listen to lossless audio. We loved the Beats Studio Pro too, giving these a 4.5-star rating and also our Editors’ Choice award. Our tester appreciated how lightweight they are and the excellent battery life. These also allow you to experience audio via USB-C and 3.5mm, although you’re most likely going to rely on Bluetooth for it. “Even if they weren’t $200 cheaper, we’d recommend these over the AirPods Max. The lack of ear detection is a bummer, but Beats Studio Pro delivers better sound, battery life, controls, and compatibility, and they weigh a lot less, too,” our review reads, which is a big recommendation, especially considering how much we loved the AirPods Max (other than the price). So there you have it—if you want a pair of great headphones both the Beats Studio Pro and the Beats Solo 4 have fantastic prices right now. Buy the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon Buy the Beats Studio Pro at Amazon

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Apple teases upcoming version of Final Cut Pro with new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature
Apple’s Mac mini reveal video, which highlighted all of the merits of its diminutive new M4-powered beast, also gave us a first look at the upcoming version of Final Cut Pro. As noted by Shloka Kini, product manager for Mac mini, the update will include a new built-in ability to transcribe audio to captions, handy for transcribing voiceovers to captions for sharing on the web. more…

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M4 iMac vs. M3 iMac comparison: What’s changed?
Wondering how the M4 iMac compares to the M3 iMac it replaces and what upgrades it offers? Find out in this comparison. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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M4 Mac mini is smaller, mighter, and can connect three displays
Macworld Apple on Tuesday announced a major update to the Mac mini, the company’s smallest desktop Mac. The new computer is even smaller than before, features the M4 or M4 Pro chip, and starts with 16GB of unified memory. It still starts at $599 but Apple has doubled the RAM. These are four standard configurations of the Mac mini Apple is offering: $599/£599: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, and 256GB SSD $799/£799: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, and 512GB SSD $999/£999: M4 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory, and 256GB SSD $1,399/£1,399: M4 Pro with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory, and 256GB SSD M4 Mac mini: New design and ports Apple has reduced the size of the Mac mini; it now measures 5 by 5 by 2 inches (12.7 by 12.7 by 5 centimeters), down from the previous 7.75 by 7.75 by 1.41 inches (19.7 by 19.7 by 3.6 centimeters), but not as small as the Apple TV, which measures 3.6 inches. The Mac mini is available only in silver, which looks like a smaller version of the Mac Studio, is only available in silver. The Mac mini sports two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front. On the back are three Thunderbolt ports–the M4 Mac mini uses Thunderbolt 4, while the M4 Pro Mac mini has Thunderbolt 5, the first Mac to support the technology. The back of all Mac mini also has an HDMI port and a gigabit ethernet port that is upgradeable to 10Gb ethernet for $100/£100. No USB-A ports are available, which means that you’ll need USB-C adapters for your older devices. The M4 Mac mini uses Thunderbolt 4 for its rear ports, while the M4 Pro model has Thunderbolt 5.Apple M4 and M4 Pro Compared to the Intel Core i7 Mac mini (released in 2018), Apple claims that the M4 offers 13.3 times faster gaming performance in World of Warcraft: The War Within, 33 times faster image upscaling performance in Photomator, and “applies up to 2.8x more audio effect plugins in a Logic Pro project.” Compared to the M1 Mac mini (released in 2020), Apple states that the M4 is 4.9 times faster when merging panoramic images in Adobe Lightroom Classic, 1.7 times faster with spreadsheet calculations in Microsoft Excel, and 2 times faster when transcibing with on-device AI speech-to-text in MacWhisper. The M4 Pro makes its debut with the Mac mini; the standard configuration has a 12-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, but it can be upgraded to a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU for $200/£200. Compared to the M2 Pro Mac mini (released in 2023) it replaces, Apple states that the M4 Pro “completes 3D renders up to 2.9x faster in Blender.” External display support The Mac mini can support up to three displays, but the types of displays you can use differ between the two chips: M4: Three displays: Two displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K resolution at 60Hz over HDMI Two displays: One display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI M4 Pro: Three displays: Three displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI Two displays: One display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or 4K resolution at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI The Mac mini is available for pre-orders with shipments starting on November 8. Apple has also announced the new M4 iMac.

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Apple's new M4 Mac mini announcement video shows off Apple TV-like design
Apple has welcomed the refreshed Mac mini with an Apple Event-style video, the second of three "exciting announcements" set to occur over the week.Image Credit: AppleTuesday's video, which runs for just over 12 minutes, is designed to give viewers a quick look at Apple's "tinier, mightier, and even more versatile Mac mini." Like Monday's video, this one is also led by Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, with CEO Tim Cook nowhere to be found.And, like Monday's video, a decent portion of the video is spent promoting Apple Intelligence, Apple's "user-first" suite of artificial intelligence tools. Fitting, as Apple Intelligence has just arrived on Mac with the new macOS Sequoia 15.1 update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Leaked Apple asset shows M4 Max chip ahead of MacBook Pro launch
Apple is in the middle of a trio of Mac launches, with yesterday bringing the M4 iMac and today the M4 Mac mini. Tomorrow’s expected product is the M4 MacBook Pro, and a newly leaked Apple asset seems to confirm that. more…

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Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable now available in online Apple Store
Today Apple announced the M4 Mac mini, which includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for advanced data transfer speeds. Now, the online Apple Store has also been updated to include a new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable for separate purchase. more…

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Apple rolls out new Thunderbolt 5 cable alongside M4 Pro Mac mini
Apple has finally released its own Thunderbolt 5 cable, promising creative professionals serious performance gains over Thunderbolt — with the right peripherals.Image Credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced the release of the new M4 Mac mini, the second of three announcements it planned on making during the week. And, just as it did on Monday with the new iMac, the company quietly released a new accessory to go along with it.Apple now is offering its own Thunderbolt 5 cable, available from Apple's online store for $69.00. The 1-meter long, black braided cable can be used for up to 240 watts of power delivery, as well as significant data transfer speeds over its predecessors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple shows off brand new Mac mini design in announcement video
Apple today unveiled the new smaller Mac mini, with M4 and M4 Pro chip options. The new Mini measures 5×5 inches square, significantly smaller than the generation it replaces. Like with the iMac yesterday, Apple has shared an announcement video for the new machine, led by Apple SVP John Ternus. Watch it after the break … more…

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Mac mini radically redesigned with M4 and M4 Pro chip
Today, Apple announced a radical new Mac mini, now powered by the M4 and the new M4 Pro chip. It features a new, smaller design. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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The M4 Mac mini is Apple’s first carbon neutral Mac
Apple’s second day of new Mac announcements brought the redesigned and radically smaller M4 Mac mini. But the redesign isn’t all about aesthetics. The new Mac mini is also now Apple’s first carbon neutral Mac. more…

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Apple unveils all-new Mac mini, powered by M4 and M4 Pro
Bottom image: On the back, the M4 model features three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the M4 Pro model includes Thunderbolt 5 for the first… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New Mac mini arrives with redesign, powerful M4 & M4 Pro processors, more USB-C
Apple has introduced a New Mac mini with the M4 chip upgrade, more USB-C, and a new smaller, sleeker design.M4 Mac mini - Image credit: AppleAs part of its fall updates, the new Mac mini brings quite a few things to the table. For a start, the compact and entry-level Mac is smarter, thanks to its new chip.Gone are the M2 and M2 Pro chips from the previous generation, and in their place are the M4 and M4 Pro. Apple says the new M4 offers 1.8 times the CPU performance and 2.2 times the GPU performance over the M1 model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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M4 Pro chip boosts CPU and GPU performance, up to 64 GB RAM and Thunderbolt 5 support
The just-announced Mac mini includes the unveiling of the M4 Pro chip for the first time. The new upscale chip features 14-CPU cores (10 performance and 4 high-efficiency), up to 20 core GPU, and support for up to 64 GB RAM. Like the M4 iMac, both the M4 and the M4 Pro configurations of Mac mini also start at 16 GB RAM as the new baseline. And the M4 Pro chip brings Thunderbolt 5 for the fastest I/O yet on the Mac. more…

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Apple unveils redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, Thunderbolt 5, more
Apple’s exciting week of Mac announcements continues today with the introduction of the completely redesigned Mac mini. The new Mac mini is powered by the M4 and M4 Pro chips and features a significantly smaller design. It’s also the first Mac with support for Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Starting at $599 with 16GB of memory, the new Mac mini is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning November 8. more…

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Apple’s first Mac mini redesign in 14 years looks like a big aluminum Apple TV
The smaller mini loses some ports but gets tons of other functional updates.

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Tap to Pay on iPhone expands to Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden
Apple on Tuesday introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden, enabling millions… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Today in Apple history: Scott Forstall gets forced out of Apple
On October 29, 2012, Apple fired rising star Scott Forstall in the aftermath of the disastrous Apple Maps launch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple significantly ups Indian iPhone production in shift away from China
One of the most significant shifts in global manufacturing is the effort to reduce reliance on Chinese Communist Party-controlled China… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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