M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner
Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.
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Malcolm Owen
Worldwide Mac sales dropped in Q3 2024 while most PC vendors gained
For Q3 2024, Apple saw Mac sales drop significantly year over year, by far the worst figure for the top five computer manufacturers.
William Gallagher
Early iPhone upgraders are deeply committed to Apple's entire ecosystem
Frequent iPhone upgraders aren't just loyal to their smartphones — they're building entire personal device ecosystems with iPads and Macs at the core.
Andrew Orr
As expected, Apple's U.S. Mac shipments didn't grow much in Q2 2024
Apple's Mac business was still growing in the U.S. in Q2, but not at the same scale as other PC vendors, with analysts reporting a small rise in shipments compared to its rivals.
Apple beats Samsung to top ACSI personal computer satisfaction survey
Mac and iPad users are the most satisfied among computer users, according to a survey, with it pulling ahead of Samsung to be the sole company at the top of the list.
Microsoft's Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win
Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.
Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen
'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon support
Armchair generals can now conquer the world even faster on their Mac, with "Civilization VI" now supporting Apple Silicon.
The Mac mini doesn't sell in huge volumes, but is a crucial part of Apple's ecosystem
The Mac mini, initially an affordable entry into Apple's ecosystem, has evolved into a versatile machine, though sales data paint a mixed picture of its popularity.
New M4 Mac models being tested ahead of likely October release
Recently discovered developer test logs suggest that Apple is preparing to release a new M4 Mac a month after the iPhone 16 event.
Amber Neely
