Apple culls more high-end Mac mini, Mac Studio configs

Apple has pulled even more higher-end configurations of its Mac Studio and Mac mini, removing some of the most expensive memory options as the entire industry deals with the RAM crisis.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 10

More than just RAM and SSD shortages are keeping Mac supplies low

A new report claims that while Apple Silicon chips based on TSMC's 3nm processors will remain in shorter supply than usual, there are reasons to expect the launch of 2nm processor in the next MacBook Pro will improve the situation.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 1

Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's Personal Computer

Perplexity's Personal Computer arrived on Mac first because it was the best for locally deploying the agentic AI platform, the company has declared.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

Mac mini & Mac Studio supply won't recover for several months

Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled at how well the new Mac lineup is doing, but that isn't good news for anyone looking to score a Mac mini.

Amber Neely 1 month ago 8

Repurposing Macs: How to get more out of your obsolete hardware

If you've upgraded to a new Mac, don't throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 11

Aspekt Touch 4K Monitor with Mac mini dock is cool, but $2200 is too expensive

So far in our testing, the Aspekt Touch 4K UHD Monitor touchscreen works pretty well with macOS drawing apps, and the Omni Fold stand Mac mini dock is cool. The combo costing more than a Studio Display is a turn-off.

Mike Wuerthele 1 month ago 6

Mac Neo should be the follow up to the huge success of the MacBook Neo

Apple's Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done?

Mike Wuerthele 1 month ago 39

Sunday Reboot: MacBook Neo upgrades, masses of Mac minis, and iPhone re-entry

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a storage upgrade for the MacBook Neo, an excuse to buy many Mac minis, and the iPhones come back to Earth with a late congratulatory message.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 1

RAM pinch: More Mac Studio & some Mac mini configs not available from Apple online

Some configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio aren't available in Apple's online store. It's an indicator that a desktop Mac refresh is on the way.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

From A12Z to A18 Pro: How Apple Silicon Macs have gone back to the basics

With the MacBook Neo, Apple's A-series chips came back to the Mac, completing a lengthy journey from experiment to fully finished product.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 10

Giant Mac mini cluster powers Overcast podcast transcripts without the cloud

A rack of 48 Mac minis now powers Overcast's podcast transcripts, as developer Marco Arment bypasses cloud AI in favor of local Apple Silicon.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 7

iPhone Fold, Mac Studio, OLED MacBook Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026

Apple's 2026 may have gotten off to a new-product-filled start, but it's far from done. There are plenty more iPhone and other announcements to come before the year's end.

Oliver Haslam 2 months ago 10

Perplexity's Personal Computer lets AI agents access your Mac mini's files

Perplexity is bringing its AI closer to its users, with a new Personal Computer that combines its agentic AI platform with a Mac mini's local applications. This may be too much AI for some people.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 0

A long wait: New iMac colors, Mac mini update expected much later in 2026

Consumers will probably be we waiting until the September to October Apple release season until they can buy a Mac mini with M5, but at least they'll be accompanied by some new iMac colors.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 14

Apple thinks it can lure in the 'Apple curious' for $599

Apple has made it pretty clear that it wants to siphon off Android and Windows users, and it's doing it by adopting an aggressive, "budget-friendlier" model across nearly its entire ecosystem.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 10

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