October 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Apple’s newly designed Mac mini boasts extraordinary power in a compact package, engineered to seamlessly integrate with Apple’s ecosystem of intelligence.
The all-new desktop now offers the power of the M4 and M4 Professional processors, marking a pivotal moment for the environment as Apple’s first carbon-neutral Mac.
Apple has unveiled its latest innovation, introducing two groundbreaking new chips – M4 and M4 Professional – which power an unparalleled level of efficiency within a remarkably compact package measuring just 5 inches square. M4-powered Mac mini achieves up to 1.8 times faster CPU performance and approximately 2.2 times faster GPU performance compared to its M1 counterpart.1 M4 Professional leverages its cutting-edge applied sciences from M4 to tackle even the most challenging projects. To enhance connectivity, this device features both rear and front ports, a notable first with the addition of Thunderbolt 5 on the M4 Pro model, enabling faster data transfer rates. The innovative Mac mini is designed to empower Apple’s intelligence, a proprietary system that revolutionizes the way users work, communicate, and express themselves while safeguarding their privacy. Signifying a significant environmental achievement, Apple’s Mac mini has reached a major milestone by becoming the company’s first carbon-neutral product, boasting an impressive 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all stages of production, from supply chain to customer usage.2 Starting at a competitive $599 with 16GB of RAM, the newly released Mac mini is available for pre-order now, with deliveries set to begin on November 8.
“Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, noted that the brand-new Mac mini achieves remarkable efficiency in its remarkably small form factor, thanks to the synergy of Apple silicon and a novel thermal design.” “Merging the power of M4 processors with the innovative M4 Professional chip, seamless connectivity on both fronts, and the introduction of Apple’s intelligence features, the new Mac mini is more powerful, adaptable, and uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled performance.”
The diminutive Mac mini now boasts a compact footprint, measuring just 5 inches square, roughly half the size of its predecessor’s dimensions. This significant downsizing results in a significantly smaller presence on a desktop. The super-compact design is made possible by Apple’s remarkable advancements in energy efficiency and a cutting-edge thermal architecture that directs airflow to various parts of the system, with exhaust ventilation managed through the device’s base.
Compared to the top-selling PC desktop, the Mac mini’s performance is up to six times faster, yet it occupies only a fraction of the space – a mere one-twentieth the size.1
Aspiring creatives, small business owners, and college students alike can benefit from the compact yet powerful Mac mini equipped with an M4 processor. The Mac mini with M4 features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and starts at 16GB of unified memory. Customers will seamlessly experience the enhanced productivity of M4 across their entire workflow, effortlessly juggling tasks between regularly used productivity applications, creative endeavors such as video editing, music production, and coding, thereby streamlining their overall work processes.
- Boosts the sonic profile of a Logic Pro X project by up to 280% through strategic application of advanced audio processing tools and techniques.1
- Achieves a remarkable 13.3 times faster gaming performance in the critically acclaimed game World of Warcraft: The Struggle Inside.1
- Transforms images with unparalleled speed, achieving a remarkable 33-fold acceleration in photomator’s picture upscaling capabilities.3
- Furnishes spreadsheet computations up to 1.7 times faster within Microsoft Excel.1
- Revolutionize your workflow with MacWhisper’s lightning-fast transcription capabilities, powered by cutting-edge on-device AI technology, allowing you to receive results up to 2x faster than traditional methods.1
- Merges panoramic photos up to 4.9 times faster in Adobe Lightroom Classic.4
Customers seeking top-tier productivity can opt for Mac mini’s M4 Professional configuration, which boasts the fastest CPU core globally.5 with lightning-fast single-threaded efficiency. This processor boasts an impressive configuration of up to 14 high-performance cores, complemented by 10 efficient execution cores and 4 effectiveness processing units, resulting in extraordinary multithreading capabilities. The M4 Professional GPU boasts up to 20 cores, a significant improvement over its predecessor, delivering around twice the performance. This major upgrade also marks the debut of hardware-accelerated ray tracing on the Mac mini, further enhancing its capabilities. With the Neural Engine in the M4 Professional processor, tasks are accelerated by more than a factor of three compared to the Mac mini with M1, enabling rapid execution of on-device Apple intelligence models. M4 Pro’s advanced architecture delivers up to 64GB of unified memory, paired with unparalleled memory bandwidth of 273GB/s – a staggering two times more bandwidth than any other AI-focused PC processor, enabling accelerated performance for demanding AI workloads. The M1 Pro processor enables seamless connectivity with Thunderbolt 5, boasting incredible data transfer rates of up to 120 gigabits per second on the Mac mini, effectively doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 4.
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- Accelerates spreadsheet calculations by up to 400% within Microsoft Excel.1
- Transcribes voice notes up to 20 times faster using advanced AI-powered technology within the MacWhisper app.1
- MinKNOW’s basecalling process for DNA sequencing accelerates up to 26 times faster than before, achieving a significant speed boost.1
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- Incorporates approximately 1.8 times the average number of additional audio effect processors within a Logic Pro X project.1
- Streamlines rendering of movement graphics into system memory up to 2 times faster within the Movement module.6
- Render 3D scenes up to 2.9 times faster in Blender.6
The brand-new Mac mini offers a wide range of versatile ports to fuel any configuration. Equipped with convenient front-facing ports, as well as two USB-C ports supporting USB 3 connectivity, the device also features an audio jack designed for use with high-impedance headphones. Here is the rewritten text:
The Mac mini with M4 features three Thunderbolt 4 ports, in contrast, the Mac mini with M4 Pro boasts three Thunderbolt 5 ports. The Mac mini arrives standard with Gigabit Ethernet, optionally upgradeable to 10Gb Ethernet for accelerated networking performance, and features an HDMI port that enables seamless connectivity to TVs or HDMI displays without the need for an adapter. The Apple M4 chip enables the Mac mini to seamlessly handle as many as two simultaneous 6K displays or one 5K display, while the M4 Professional variant can support up to three 6K displays at 60Hz, processing an astonishing total of over 60 million pixels.
Introducing Apple Intelligent computing, revolutionizing the Mac experience with advanced, secure, and personalized intelligence on every device. Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates cutting-edge generative technologies with pioneering privacy safeguards, leveraging the processing power of Apple silicon and the Neural Engine to unveil innovative pathways for users to create, communicate, and express themselves authentically on Mac devices. It’s accessible in U.S. English with macOS Sequoia 15.1. With Systemwide’s intuitive writing instruments, customers can seamlessly refine their written expression by effortlessly rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing textual content across all writing platforms. With the revamped Siri, users seamlessly transition between voice and text commands, streamlining tasks throughout their day, while Siri efficiently responds to hundreds of queries across Mac and other Apple devices. Apple’s new intelligence features are slated to debut in December, with further enhancements arriving in the following months. At Picture Playground, customers can now unlock a fresh way to craft delightful, one-of-a-kind photos, while Genmoji empowers them to design bespoke emojis with lightning speed and ease. As Siri evolves, it’s poised to achieve greater success by leveraging its versatility to execute actions seamlessly across the system, coupled with access to an individual’s personal context, allowing for the provision of bespoke intelligence tailored precisely to their needs and preferences. By the end of 2023, Apple is expected to integrate ChatGPT capabilities directly into Siri and other writing instruments, enabling seamless access to AI-powered features without requiring users to switch between apps.
While Apple’s Intelligence safeguards customer privacy at every turn. At the heart of the system lies on-device processing, which enables seamless performance, and for more complex tasks, Apple’s Private Cloud Compute offers access to its robust, server-based infrastructure, delivering unparalleled privacy safeguards for personal data. While customers can access ChatGPT without creating an account or incurring costs, the platform’s privacy features also provide a safe environment for users. When users choose to link their accounts, OpenAI’s data usage policies come into effect?
The all-new Mac mini represents a significant step forward for Apple, as it’s the company’s first carbon-neutral Mac, a major milestone in its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by the end of the decade.
The Mac mini is crafted with more than 50% post-consumer recycled content overall, including 100% recycled aluminum throughout its enclosure, 100% recycled gold plating on all Apple-designed printed circuit boards, and 100% recycled rare earth elements within all magnets. Apple sources one hundred percent of the electrical energy used in its manufacturing process for the Mac mini from renewable power supplies. To power 100% of its electricity demands using renewable energy sources, Apple has committed to a global initiative for clean power globally. Apple has prioritised reduced-carbon transportation methods, such as ocean freight, to further reduce emissions from transportation and its related processes. Collectively, Apple’s efforts have resulted in a significant reduction of over 80% in the carbon footprint of Mac mini.2 For the modest remainder of emissions, Apple utilizes premium carbon credits from nature-based projects, including those sourced from its own state-of-the-art facilities.
One of several notable firsts for the new Mac mini is the transition to fully fiber-based packaging, a significant step towards Apple’s goal of eliminating plastic from its packaging altogether by 2025.
Enhances the brand-new Mac mini experience with a range of exciting features, including seamless iPhone mirroring capabilities that enable users to wirelessly interact with their iPhone, its apps, and notifications directly on their Mac, streamlining workflow and increasing productivity.7 Safari, the world’s quickest browser,8 Here are the highlights from the website: Rapidly access relevant information with our enhanced feature, presenting key content quickly; A redesigned Reader now features a comprehensive table of contents and detailed summary; And, view videos uninterrupted with our novel Video Viewer tool. With Distraction Management, customers can temporarily conceal distracting elements on a webpage, allowing them to focus on their search. Gaming is poised to reach new levels of immersion with innovative features like personalized spatial audio and enhanced recreation modes, complemented by a diverse range of captivating titles, including the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed: Shadow. With simplified window tilting, customers can maintain order by utilizing a layout that suits their needs best. The newly launched Passwords app offers seamless access to password entries, passkeys, and other login credentials, consolidating them in one convenient location. Customers can now customize their video call experience by applying one of the many beautiful, built-in background options, featuring a diverse selection of color gradients and system wallpapers, or uploading their personal images for a truly unique look.
- Starting today, Tuesday, October 29, customers can pre-order the newly released Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro configurations from the App Store and Apple Retailer app in 28 countries and regions, including the United States. Starting Friday, November 8, the product will start arriving at both Apple Retail Stores and authorized reseller locations, including those in designated Apple Retailer areas.
- The Mac mini with M4 starts at $799 for education in the United States and $999 for everyone else. Additional information on technical specifications can be accessed at [insert URL or link].
- Mac mini with M1 Pro starts at $1,999 (U.S.) and $2,499 (U.S.) for education. For detailed technical specifications, please visit our website at www.example.com/technicalspecs.
- New equipment featuring USB-C is now available, including the Magic Keyboard (U.S.), Magic Keyboard with Face ID (U.S.), Magic Keyboard with Face ID and Numeric Keypad (U.S.), Magic Trackpad (U.S.), Magic Mouse (U.S.), and Thunderbolt 5 Professional Cable () – all of which can be found at [website].
- Apple Intelligent Assistant is now available as a complimentary software application for Macs equipped with M1 or later processors, and can be utilized globally, except where regional settings and Siri language are configured to non-US options. English. The primary set of features is currently in beta and available on macOS Sequoia 15.1, with additional functionality scheduled to roll out over the coming months.
- Apple Intelligence is rapidly expanding its capabilities to support additional languages. By December, Apple’s intelligence capabilities will be enhanced to support localized English in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and India, while in April, an updated software release will roll out extended language assistance, with even more languages added throughout the year. Our linguistic capabilities span across numerous languages, including Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, among others.
- Apple offers an innovative program called Apple Trade-In, allowing customers to trade in their current laptop for credit towards the purchase of a shiny new Mac. Prospects can visit our website to discover their system’s pricing?
- AppleCare+ for Mac offers comprehensive support and assistance, providing users with exceptional care.
This package includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage coverage, battery service protection, and around-the-clock support from Apple experts.
- Buyers who purchase products immediately from an Apple Store will gain access to Private Setup. In these guided online classes, Specialists lead students through setup and option selection, empowering them to maximize the benefits of their new system. Visitors can further explore how to get started with their new system by attending an On the Spot at Apple session at their local Apple Store.
Apple revolutionised personal computing with the launch of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple stands at the forefront of innovation, driving the global tech landscape forward through its pioneering products: iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Pro. Apple’s ecosystem of six software platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS – delivers cohesive experiences across all Apple devices, enabling users to leverage innovative services like the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+, among others. More than 150,000 dedicated Apple employees strive to craft innovative products that surpass expectations and leave a lasting positive impact on the planet.
- Testing was conducted by Apple during September and October 2024. See for extra info.
- Carbon reductions are calculated relative to a business-as-usual baseline scenario: assuming no adoption of clean electricity for manufacturing or end-use, beyond what is already available on the latest modeled grid; leveraging Apple’s 2015 carbon intensity data for key materials; and accounting for the company’s typical transportation modes by product line across three years. Study extra at .
- Compared to the preceding generation’s Mac mini configurations powered by a 3.2 GHz 6-core Intel Core i7 processor, paired with Intel Iris UHD Graphics 630, 64 GB of RAM, and a 2 TB solid-state drive (SSD).
- Compared to preceding-generation Mac mini models, this iteration boasts improved specifications featuring Apple’s M1 chip, an 8-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and a generous 2 terabyte solid-state drive (SSD).
- Tests conducted by Apple in October 2024 using transportation-aggressive protocols and industry-standard benchmarking tools.
- Compared to its predecessors, the new Mac mini boasts significant upgrades, featuring an Apple M2 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 32GB of RAM, and an impressive 8TB SSD storage capacity.
- Operating on both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs equipped with a T2 Security Chip. To enable seamless Continuity features between iPhone and Mac, both devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID and utilize two-factor authentication; they should also be within proximity of each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled; meanwhile, the Mac cannot be using AirPlay or Sidecar at the time. Some iPhone features, such as the digital camera and microphone, are incompatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- Apple conducted testing in August 2024. See for extra info.
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