Apple’s M4 Mac Mini Set for a Bold Redesign: Say Goodbye to USB-A Ports

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Apple Mac Mini is known to be an energy-efficient, powerful, convenient, and versatile device that is 7.75 inches wide and 1.14 inches tall. This user-friendly device is ideal for performing various tasks such as browsing, emailing, video editing, gaming, automating home devices, cloud computing, and much more. It’s been over 10 years that Mac Mini hasn’t gone under any change in terms of its design. However, technology journalist Mark Gurman who works for Bloomberg recently shared that Mac Mini might undergo some major changes. He shed light on it by saying that in the upcoming bold version of, the M-4 Mac Mini, USB-A ports might be removed and new ports in front of the computer will be added. 

Let's Explore Further In This Article That What’s Stored In The M4 Mac Mini For Apple Users

A month before Gurman excited Apple fans by dropping the news that the ever smallest, fastest and even strongest Mac Mini is set to be launched. But exactly how it would turn out remains a mystery. The latest news shared by Gurman satisfied this curiosity by letting Mac Mini users know that two USB-A ports will soon be removed to make it even more compact. However, many users may find it inconvenient because input devices are connected to computers via USB-A ports. 
Keeping in mind users’ convenience, Apple is set to launch M4 Pro Mac Mini with five USB-C ports to help users connect to other devices as well. This higher-end version is worth the splurge with three USB-C ports at the back and two at the front! Gurman revealed that this high-end version is quite similar to Mac Studio. 
This might come as a surprise but Gurman hinted that apart from working on the M4 Mac Mini, Apple is coming with a stronger version of the iPad magic keyboard. If you can remember the one that came out in May, you’ll get to know what I am talking about. How is it different from the previous one? It will be budget-friendly and will have some fancy features such as 

  • Larger trackpad
  • A row of function keys will help users with typing and using shortcuts.

There are speculations that this keyboard will be launched by mid-2025 if things go as smoothly as planned. 

Read the post via a link given below in which Mark Gurman broke this most-awaited news of the year:
Mac Mini users now don’t need to worry about the usability of the device as it is improved in following ways:

  • A special port Ethernet is provided for connecting the device to the internet.
  • An HDMI is given for connecting the M4 pro-Mac Mini to the monitor and TV.
  • A port for connecting to speakers and headphones is provided.
  • What users wanted the most was the power supply inside the computer which is still available.
  • It will be a bit taller which will definitely not impact its portability as it will still be a compact device. 

The point arises when this M4 Mac Mini will be launched. Mac computers are typically launched in October and November. We can expect that Apple will Introduce the new hardware around this time. On the contrary, it could be announced in early 2025 as previously the M2 Mac Mini was unveiled in January 2023, marking a two-year gap. Additional details about the new Mac Mini are anticipated to come out next week on 10th September during the Apple event.

As Mac Mini users we would also love to witness following additions into the design: 

Multiple color options in the iteration will definitely win Apple user’s hearts similar to seven different hues in M3 iMac. Imagining captivating bright yellow and dazzling blue Mac on the desk feels truly dreamy. This cannot take away from the fact that space black looks top-notch, just like we have in the M3 Max MacBook Pro. 
How cool it is going to be if users can improve graphics for gaming as well as video editing and increase storage for files and photos similar to the 2023 Mac Pro. We know there is a slim chance for it as Apple has its own rules. 
Just to let viewers know that Apple has a history of releasing chips with higher power so there is a higher probability that a powerful version of M4 chips will be released; M4 Pro SoC and M4 Max! 
Moreover, as reported by Gurman, Apple is considering launching two types of Mac mini computers having stored M4 chip and M4 pro chip, respectively. Surely, the M4 Pro chip will have high-end graphics and a larger memory. 

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