Apple Moves the M4 Mac Mini's Power Button To the Bottom
Apple has moved the power button on its new M4 Mac mini to an awkward spot underneath the device, requiring users to lift or tip the computer to turn it on. The button now sits near the left rear corner, raised slightly by cooling vents, instead of its previous accessible position on the back panel. The change, absent from Apple's marketing materials, complicates basic operations like power-cycling the machine - especially with cables attached. Further reading: Apple's New Mouse Retains Flawed Charging Design. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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AirPods 4 firmware updated with Apple’s newest release
Apple has released new firmware for AirPods 4, adding to the series of recent firmware releases for the entire AirPods product line. Here’s what you should know. more…

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Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut was Apple TV’s most watched sporting event ever
Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup Playoffs debut was the most widely viewed sporting event ever presented via the Apple TV app, Apple said Monday… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Smaller Mac mini Powered by M4 and M4 Pro Chips
Apple’s new Mac mini models pack more power than ever into a case that has a smaller footprint but a taller profile than previous versions. The M4 Pro Mac mini also introduces the first Thunderbolt 5 ports in the Mac world.

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The biggest benefit of Apple Intelligence so far is clear
Apple Intelligence, Apple’s set of generative artificial intelligence features, is only now becoming public, but its biggest initial impact may already be seen this week. more…

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Apple stuck the Mac mini power button on the bottom
Don't expect to fit the new M4 Mac mini into too tight a space because you're going to have to tip it to reach underneath every time you need to switch it on.The power button is underneath the new Mac mini — image credit: AppleIf the position of the charging port on the Magic Mouse isn't the questionable design choice it's been called, the New Mac mini power button might be. As pointedly not shown by Apple in its launch video or new ad — the Mac mini power button is underneath the device.As can be seen on the online store's page for the new M4 Mac mini, the button is not on the very base of the model. It is, though, underneath it, raised off the ground only by the cooling vent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s first Thunderbolt 5 cable: Blazing fast and great for hi-res displays
Apple unveiled a fancy new Thunderbolt 5 cable to go along with its first Thunderbolt 5-capable computer, the top M4 Pro Mac mini. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple brings the Mac mini to life in a new short video
A new anthropomorphic advertisement for the Mac mini shows off how the pint-sized Mac is "five by five inches of pure power and purpose."The all new M4 Mac mini | Image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple announced the New Mac mini, with the M4 chip upgrade, more USB-C, and a new smaller, sleeker design. The company also released a new ad for its tiny-but-mighty desktop Mac.The short video follows an anthropomorphic Mac mini as it goes from unboxing to making itself at home on a desk. Throughout the video, Apple highlights the Mac mini's numerous features, including a wide array of ports, M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a new, compact size. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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A smaller Mac mini brings big problems for server farms and accessory makers
The greatly reduced size of the new M4 Mac mini is fantastic, but will be trouble for colocation services, rack mounters, and folks with hubs that will no longer fit neatly under the computer.The smaller size of the M4 Mac mini (right) means certain accessories will no longer fit — image credit: AppleIt's not as if anyone buys cases for the Mac mini the way they do for the iPhone — although cases do exist. But then nobody puts iPhones in racks to rent out remote use of them in a server farm, either.Those server farms will no longer be able to just swap out one generation of the Mac mini for another in their rack mounts. The rack system will have the Mac mini connected, so the size difference also changes where those port connectors are. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AI effects and text captions are coming to Final Cut Pro
During its Mac mini launch, Apple showed off some previously unannounced AI features coming to its Final Cut Pro video editor.Apple shows off forthcoming update to Final Cut Pro — image credit: AppleAs part of the M4 Mac mini launch video, Shloka Kini, Apple's Mac mini product manager, revealed new AI-based features coming to Final Cut Pro. The news came in a segment comparing the device to similarly-priced PCs."Compared to the top-selling PC desktop in its price range, the new mini is one twentieth the size," said Kini. "And yet it's up to an astonishing 6 times faster for workloads like video editing." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s new video gives the M4 Mac mini a human-like personality
Apple launched the M4 Mac mini today. There’s an event-style video introduction that goes in-depth on the new device, but Apple has also released a separate, shorter marketing video. In the new video, the M4 Mac mini gets a human-like personality. more…

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Apple leaks new M4 Max SoC expected to power new MacBook Pro models
Apple on Tuesday leaked the existence of the new M4 Max SoC that's widely expected to power new MacBook Pro models to be… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Deals: M4 iMac up to $500 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $367, Ultra 2 up to $117 off, 25W MagSafe Charger, more
The brand new, redesigned M4 Mac mini has arrived, but today we are looking at how to save hundreds on the new M4 iMac. Alongside up to $100 in savings for Best Buy members, we are also tracking elevated trade-in values that can net you $450 or more off with an M3 iMac flip. All of those options are detailed below alongside a new all-time low on the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 at $367 and the return of the lowest prices to date on various black Apple Watch Ultra 2 configurations at $729 (or $682 open-box listings). Those join $100 price drops on M2 iPad Air, MagSafe charging stands, Apple’s new 25W MagSafe Charger, and much more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.  more…

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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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