M4 Mac Mini Likely to Lose Support for USB-A
The M4 Mac mini will remove USB-A support, introducing five USB-C ports while retaining Ethernet, HDMI, and a headphone jack. The base model's port configuration remains uncertain.
Read original article
The upcoming M4 Mac mini is expected to undergo significant changes, including the removal of USB-A support, as reported by Mark Gurman. This marks a major redesign for the Mac mini, which has maintained its square shape since 2010, aside from minor updates. The new model will feature five USB-C ports—two on the front and three on the back—while retaining Ethernet, HDMI, and a headphone jack. The internal power supply will remain, addressing previous concerns about the design. Although the absence of USB-A may disappoint some users who rely on this port for accessories, adapters are readily available. It is still uncertain whether the base model will also include five USB-C ports, as Apple has historically provided fewer ports for the entry-level versions. Overall, the M4 Mac mini is shaping up to be a significant upgrade.
- The M4 Mac mini will eliminate USB-A support, focusing on USB-C ports.
- It will feature five USB-C ports, with two located on the front.
- The design will retain Ethernet, HDMI, and a headphone jack.
- The internal power supply will remain in the new model.
- The base model's port configuration is still uncertain.
Related
US Mac market share grew 22% in Q1, likely helped by new MacBook Air models
The US Mac market share grew by 22.4% in Q1 2024, surpassing the overall PC market growth of 5%. New MacBook Air models drove the surge, with an 8% growth forecasted due to enterprise sales and AI demand. Apple holds a 14.2% share in the US PC market, expected to increase with new Mac features and AI-capable PCs.
M4 Mac Mini to Become Apple's Smallest Ever Computer with Complete Redesign
Apple will launch a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips, the smallest desktop yet, shipping the base model this month and the high-end version in October.
Apple reportedly plans updated M4 Mac mini that's mini
Apple will update the Mac mini with a new M4 chip in 2024, featuring a smaller design, multiple ports, and a higher-end M4 Pro version, alongside anticipated iMac and MacBook Pro releases.
16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple's Upcoming M4 Macs
Apple plans to set 16GB of RAM as the new standard for its M4 Macs, addressing criticism of 8GB's inadequacy for professional use and enhancing performance for future AI capabilities.
Apple to upgrade base Macs to 16GB RAM, starting from Apple M4 models
Apple will upgrade its base Mac models to a minimum of 16GB RAM with the M4 chip, enhancing performance and supporting configurations up to 32GB, launching in October 2024.
2 commentsRelated
US Mac market share grew 22% in Q1, likely helped by new MacBook Air models
The US Mac market share grew by 22.4% in Q1 2024, surpassing the overall PC market growth of 5%. New MacBook Air models drove the surge, with an 8% growth forecasted due to enterprise sales and AI demand. Apple holds a 14.2% share in the US PC market, expected to increase with new Mac features and AI-capable PCs.
M4 Mac Mini to Become Apple's Smallest Ever Computer with Complete Redesign
Apple will launch a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips, the smallest desktop yet, shipping the base model this month and the high-end version in October.
Apple reportedly plans updated M4 Mac mini that's mini
Apple will update the Mac mini with a new M4 chip in 2024, featuring a smaller design, multiple ports, and a higher-end M4 Pro version, alongside anticipated iMac and MacBook Pro releases.
16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple's Upcoming M4 Macs
Apple plans to set 16GB of RAM as the new standard for its M4 Macs, addressing criticism of 8GB's inadequacy for professional use and enhancing performance for future AI capabilities.
Apple to upgrade base Macs to 16GB RAM, starting from Apple M4 models
Apple will upgrade its base Mac models to a minimum of 16GB RAM with the M4 chip, enhancing performance and supporting configurations up to 32GB, launching in October 2024.